Happy Thursday everyone!! Today is February 15, 2024, it's an A - Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to: No Birthdays today
Today is...NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY
Observed on February 15th, National Gumdrop Day recognizes a favorite candy of many; the gumdrop! There's no question as to what to do. Eat gumdrops and eat as many as you want! #NationalGumdropDay
Gumdrops are a tasty, colorful, chewy candy that is made with gelatin and then coated with sugar. They come in a variety of flavors and can either be fruity or spicy. These little candy treats make terrific embellishments for decorating gingerbread houses and other baked goods.
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: When you are having a problem at school, who do you turn to to help you solve it?
This Week@ LMS...
Thursday: 2/15/2024
All City Choir Rehearsal at Southeast HS - 9-11:15
- 7th Grade Volleyball: Practice 3:45-5:30@ Ball Charter. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
- 8th Grade Volleyball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ Ball Charter
- 6th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- Scholastic Bowl: Meet @ PORTA vs PORTA -4 pm, vs Chatham - 6 pm. Bus 2:45pm
- Leopard Links Cart Open at Lunch!!!
TOMORROW IS WEAR A HAT TO HELP DAY!!! STUDENTS CAN WEAR A HAT FOR $1 . YOU WILL PAY YOUR 1ST HOUR TEACHER. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A WRIST BAND TO WEAR SHOWING YOU PAID! ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HELP A LMS FAMILY IN NEED!
Friday: 2/16/2024
- 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.
- Book Battle: at lunch in room 212
- Jazz Band: 2:45-4:00 in the band room
Saturday: 2/17/2024
- 7/8th Grade Volleyball: No Practice
- 6th Grade Volleyball: Game vs FMS @ Ball Charter - 9:30 am.
General Announcements
*Students please note the Soda Machines cannot be used until 30 minutes after dismissal per state law.
***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, Sports Physicals, and Eligibility
*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.
*Eligibility for extracurricular activities is checked on a weekly basis. Students must be passing all classes in order to participate. If a student is ineligible, failing a class(es), the will not be able to participate in games, and some instances practice, the following Monday-Saturday.
*Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and not fail any classes for the semester in order to be able to participate the following semester.
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