Happy Monday everyone!! Today is February 5, 2024, it's an A - Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to: Over the Weekend - Kynan A, Kyle A, Adrian H, Bosco H
Today is.. NATIONAL WEATHERPERSON'S DAY
Always celebrated on February 5th, National Weatherperson's Day (also known as National Weatherman's Day) honors all individuals working in meteorology, weather forecasting, and broadcast meteorology. The day also recognizes volunteer storm spotters, observers, and others who work in the weather field. #WeatherpersonsDay
This annual holiday commemorates the birthday of John Jeffries, born on this day in 1744. Dr. Jeffries, a scientist and a surgeon, is considered one of America's first weather observers. He kept weather records from 1774 to 1816. Additionally, Jefferies pioneered the field of ballooning in the United States and took his first balloon observation in 1784.
- Students don’t forget the LMS Food Drive starts today!- Bring in canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, crackers, and more!! The collection begins 1st hour Monday!! Do your part for a strong start in the LMS Food Drive!! Thank you to our Video Journalism classes for spear-heading a food drive in cooperation with WICS's and the Central IL Food Bank’s “Souper Bowl of Caring” food drive.
- Please check out the signs around school. Baskets/boxes to collect canned good are in 1st hour classes.
- *Click Here to Learn more and see the News Channel 20 Interview:
- https://newschannel20.com/news/local/district-186-teacher-getting-students-involved-with-souper-bowl-of-caring
Welcoming Ritual: If you could learn to play any musical instrument, what would it be?
This Week@ LMS...
Monday: 2/5/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
- 6th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
Tuesday: 2/6/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: GAME DAY vs Taylorville @ Ball Charter. Bus 3:30. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
- 6th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- Scholastic Bowl: @ Rochester vs Rochester @ 3:30, vs South County @ 5:30. Bus 2:30
Wednesday: 2/7/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria after school
- 6th Grade Volleyball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter
Thursday: 2/8/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: Game Day @ WMS. Bus 2:30
- 6th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- Scholastic Bowl: @ Williamsville vs Williamsville @ 5:00, vs Plains @ 6:00. Bus 3:30. Please go to room 212 after school.
Friday: 2/9/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter
- 6th Grade Volleyball: Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
Saturday: 2/10/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- 6th Grade Volleyball: Game vs GMS @ Ball Charter - 9:30 am.
General Announcements
***Students please dress appropriately for the cold weather (Coats, gloves, stocking hats, scarves....). We will go outside at lunch when conditions are favorable. ***
***Please remember that there are 2 entrances to LMS before school for security checks:
1. 12th Street doors - students with back packs enter
2. Capital Street doors - students with a band instrument and/or no backpack enter. The capital street doors close at 7:50 a.m. each morning. If you arrive after 7:50 a.m., please go to the 12th street doors.
Academic Support - Each day there are staff members available before school in room 13 if your student has any concerns or needs teacher guidance. We will also be offering tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 - 4:00 and Academic Lunch for any student that has a failing grade. If your scholar has a course grade that is not passing our Guidance Deans will send you an email and enroll your student in Academic lunch for support.
Save The Dates: IAR Testing for LMS has been tentatively scheduled for March 18th-21st. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments on these days if possible.
Thank you for your attention to these details. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us.
Athletic Participation Fees and Sports Physicals
6th Grade Student/Athletes: There is a $25 fee for 6th Grade Girls Basketball, 6th Grade Boys Basketball, and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball. An athletic physical is also required for participation. 6th Graders that participate in Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, and Track there is a $60 district athletic participation fee. Please turn in to Ms. Amanda in the main office.
7th/8th Grade Student/Athletes: There is a $60 district athletic participation fee. An athletic physical is required each year to participate in sports. Athletic Physicals are good for a period of 395 days. Please turn in to Ms. Amanda in the main office.
Academic Lunch
Students need to check their grades during announcements. If you are failing a class, you will need to report to the art room with your binder and laptop for academic lunch. Please report to the art room at the beginning of your lunch before you get your lunch. Bring your computer!
Rooms and The Springfield District 186 App
Students and Parents: Please download the SPS 186 app to your mobile device, and search for Springfield District 186 in the app store or Google Play Store.
We have a fantastic new communication tool called Rooms. Currently, LMS is using Rooms for communication for Extracurricular Activities to keep parents and students informed on practice times, schedules, and announcements. Rooms also allow messages to be sent back and forth between the school and home! If you have any questions, please email or call Mr. Hoffek
Students: Please remember to use the restroom when you are dismissed from the cafeteria at lunch before you go outside. 7th Grade Students, go directly back to your 5th-hour class after lunch. There is no reason for 7th Graders to be on the Garden Level when you come inside from lunch.