The LMS Express

Hello all,

The (slightly) warmer temperatures have brought with them an increase in energy and excitement around LMS! We all appreciate the fresh air and extra daylight, and we're ready to make the last few months of the school year full of meaningful and engaging activities.

This week, we were delighted to welcome LHS seniors to LMS as a part of their Senior Day of Service. All of the students that visited brought a sense of maturity and growth that was encouraging for our teachers and staff to be a part of. The future is bright with these folks leading the way!

Be Well,

Tom

Saturday, April 4th - National School Librarian Day

Friday, April 10th - 7th & 8th Grade Dance/Activity Night, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th - Spruce Team Field Trip to Dartmouth

Tues, 4/14 & Thurs, 4/16 - LMS Gymnastics Shows, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15th - Pine Team Field Trip to Dot & The Kangaroo, Jr.

Weds, 4/15 & Thurs, 4/16 - LMS Drama Performances at Lebanon Opera House

Monday, 4/20 - Friday, 4/24 - No School, April Break

Wednesday, May 6th - Lynn Lyons Presentation, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15th - 6th Grade LMS/GVS Dance/Activity Night

Friday, June 5th - 8th Grade Dinner/Dance

Thursday, June 11th - Last Day of School/LMS Recognition Ceremony/11:30 Dismissal

The Lebanon School District is pleased to welcome Lynn Lyons, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire with more than 35 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children. Lynn will be presenting on "What Parents Need to Know (and DO!) about Worry, Anxiety and Depression."

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30-8 pm at Lebanon Middle School. This presentation is geared toward families with children in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Pizza will be served, and free childcare will be available on-site (for Lebanon children 12 and under), courtesy of the Lebanon Middle School PTO and Lebanon High School Big Buddies Club.

Please register for this free event by May 1. Click here for more information, and to register.

Come see Lebanon Middle School Drama Club's production of Dot & the Kangaroo Jr. on Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16 at Lebanon Opera House at 7:00 PM. This show is an adaptation of the Australian story about a lost, adventurous, little girl who gets lost in the great Australian bush. She soon bumps into a kind kangaroo who teaches her the ways of the land, animals, and nature.

As they push forward to help Dot find home, they meet many exciting creatures who teach them lessons about friendship, confidence, and unfortunate challenges that many animals face because of humans. On her journey back to her father and sister, Dot grows more courageous and more compassionate for the animals and land around her.

Tickets are by donation, but they can be reserved at this link. Come support your fellow LMS stars!

Students in AG1 are exploring exponential regression on their graphing calculators!

Seventh graders in Mrs. Sturtz's science class dissected a cow eye, learning how each of the different parts help to send visual images to the brain. Words like, "whoa!", "gross!", "cool!" echoed through the room that day!

Wednesday, April 1st was Lebanon High School's Senior Day of Service, and LMS was lucky enough to have a group of incredible LHS seniors visit our school. Seniors spoke to LMS 8th grade advisories about a wide variety of LHS topics, including the importance of communicating with teachers, how much fun athletics and co-curriculars are, and how time management will make all the difference!

We are so appreciative of McKeanna Teevens and everyone at LHS for making this a possibility. It was great to see our LHS seniors!

Some of the LMS 5th graders were able to visit with their "Big Buddies" from last year, too!

The LMS Boys and Girls 7th & 8th Grade Teams each capped off their successful regular seasons with a 1st place trophy from the Karps Klassic Basketball Tournament that took place here in Lebanon. Great job to all the coaches and players! Go Raiders!

And a special shout-out of appreciation to Jeremy and Alissa Chiasson for running the Karps Klassic Tournament for so many athletes and families from Lebanon and beyond to have another way to come together for an active and healthy event!

Pictures of students at the ice cream social celebrating good grades and behavior for Trimester 2!

The art elective students are working on shading skills. Each student shaded a generic sphere using a variety of drawing pencils and then moved on to shading while viewing a lit sphere.

Hockey is a game day favorite for this Spruce advisory

In Science WIN, students have been learning about gravity and how it effects different objects. Students had to work in teams to create a marble run. All students were given the same amount of material and they had to create a marble run that would take the longest amount of time for the marble to reach the cup. Students came up with very different and unique approaches to solve this challenge.

In science class, fifth-grade students are learning about plants. Students here were exploring the scientific questions, “How does soil affect a green onion’s growth?” and, “ How does water affect a green onion’s growth?” They recorded changes in mass and height after about a week. Students also worked with different materials to create a 3D plant model to show their understanding of this unit. Some examples are shown here. Please ask your students about what materials they used for their 3D model!

Our 6th grade language arts students recently dove into research on local non-profit organizations, exploring their missions through website analysis and even live interviews with organization representatives. Inspired by what they learned, students designed infographics to raise awareness and shared their findings through presentations to 5th grade classes.

Seeking Gift Card Donations

If you own a business (or know someone who does) and would be willing to donate a gift card for Teacher Appreciation Week, please email us at lms.pto.nh@gmail.com!

Next Meeting Date Change

Our next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5 instead of our usual Wednesday so everyone that wants to attend the Lynn Lyons Presentation. All are welcome to attend.

Visit our website for meeting and event information!

We are (still) looking for over 180 overdue books! Please check the due dates of your library books and either return or renew them to avoid a bill being sent home. Thank you!

Rachel Roper is our LMS Librarian, and we appreciate all she does for all of us!

Gabe Del Frari representing LMS took 3rd place at 132lb bracket.

The Lebanon Middle School Jazz Band performed at the New Hampshire state house, and then toured the building, meeting their representatives from Lebanon!

Fisher Cats Reading Challenge forms have just arrived! Interested students should stop by the library to pick up their form or click here for more information. They should bring these home to share with parents/guardians and follow the directions to get two free tickets to a baseball game. Please read the directions carefully! There's a quick turnaround time, especially if you want to attend an April game. This process must be completed at home with parents/guardians, but we are happy to answer questions when you pick up your forms in the library!

The LMS Podcast channel can be found here.

LMS Art Merch Store

Students built our online LMS Art Merch store by creating original artwork and thoughtfully applying their designs to real products. From concept to final mockup, students are learning how artists and designers turn ideas into items people can actually use and enjoy.

This project gives students the opportunity to see their artwork move beyond the classroom and into the hands of classmates, families, friends, and our wider community. It is authentic design work with a real audience, and students are taking pride in seeing their creativity come to life in tangible ways.

Keep an eye out as more student designed products continue to be added.

LMS Yearbook 2025-2026

At the same time, this class is leading the initial design and layout of the LMS yearbook, which will be published at the end of this school year. Students are working on themes, page layouts, typography, and visual organization to capture the spirit of LMS this year.

Yearbooks are on sale now!

Eighteen dollars for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. All 8th graders will be provided a yearbook free of charge.

Please see the flyers included in this newsletter for ordering details, and watch for additional reminders as the year continues.

Thank you for supporting student creativity and celebrating the work happening in our Design Studio.

Yearbook Photo Submission – Sports & Music

We’ve received some great photos and are hoping for even more!

If you have photos from LMS sports, concerts, music events, clubs, dances, or other school activities, please upload them so they can be considered for this year’s yearbook.

Upload here! Access Code: lmsphotos

Please include the student’s name, grade, and event details when submitting.

Thank you!

We will be conducting our annual New Hampshire SAS Testing in May.

For a letter from Karen Dubois, SAU88 Director of Academics, Engagement, and Opportunity, please click this link.

For a letter from Caitlin Davis, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education, please click this link.

Entering our 33rd successful year, we are excited to bring the camp once again to the Upper Valley at the Lebanon High School Campus.

We provide a program that specializes in the soccer skills development of all positions and is open top Boys and Girls ages 7-14.

Many of our coaches are educators as well as players and understand the physical and psychological development of the participants we work with.

The camp will take place at LHS from July 13 to July 17, 2026.

We also offer a Half Day or Full Day Program.

Financial assistance available to any SAU88 Employee with multiple children attending the camp.

For more details, visit our website: www.soccerskillcamp.org

5-6th grade students who are interested in continuing their basketball growth without having to commit to an AAU / Travel program.

Grades 3–6 (Skill Development Clinic)
Wednesday Nights & Saturday Mornings
April through June (~15 - 20 sessions)
$100 per player
Grantham Village School
Focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence
Great for beginners and developing players
Fun, structured environment led by Noble Hoops
Spots are limited! Email jacob@noblehoops.com to sign up today!

CCBA Offerings

Small Group Training (SGT)

SGT training combines the benefits of working with a personal trainer and the energy of a team. Get individual attention and accountability.

SESSIONS: April 7 - May 7 (no classes the week of 4/20 due to April break) | May 12 - June 4

Ages 11-15

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 pm

Red Cross Babysitting Course for April

Learn to be confident and competent in caring for the children you are babysitting. Practice diaper changing, feeding, bottle feeding, safety and more! Become certified in Red Cross Babysitters Training & Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Ages 11-14. Must attend both classes.

Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24 | 9 AM-2 PM

Bridges Swim Program

Bridges is the next step after swim lessons but before swim team. The focus is on personal improvement and team culture. Ages 6-14

March 2 - April 10 Mondays & Fridays | 5-5:45 PM

ACES VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Designed for middle and high schoolers who want to advance their volleyball knowledge and skills. Practices are welcoming for players of all abilities.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 3 - April 23 5:30-7 PM

AFTER SCHOOL ADAPTIVE PICKLEBALL PROGRAM

This program is for children ages 9 and up with a disability and offers a supportive and inclusive environment to learn and enjoy the sport.

Wednesdays | April 1, 8, 15 3:30-4 PM

FIREFLIES MIDDLE SCHOOL PICKLEBALL CLUB

Open to children 4th - 8th grade. Coach Joanne Roberts will teach the group proper technique along with the rules of the game!

Mondays , March 2 - April 13 3-4 PM

Attention all scientists!! We are thrilled to announce the return of Science Day at Dartmouth, taking place on Saturday April 25th, 2026 from 10am - 3pm on the Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, NH! Come join us for a day filled with fun interactive experiments and demonstrations led by current Dartmouth students and staff, learn about their work, and find out about what they love to do. Students and families will have a chance to meet researchers training across various scientific areas including but not limited to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Math. Activities are geared towards students ranging from K-12, however all are welcome (note: all students must be accompanied by an adult). New this year, we will be hosting a High School student specific program to further explore research topics, careers, and the college application (see flyer). More details on Science Day events and pre-registration can be accessed via the link below. We look forward to an exciting day filled with scientific exploration with you all!

Website:

Science Day | Academic Outreach

Registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXjGzgiw3VIf3fCsZ2LtnQ8cKoQQSmH1AkKBGw1dcPfWDHRw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116641230143252859486

If you have any questions, feel free to email scienceday.dartmouth@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

The Thayer School of Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, the Irving Institute for Energy and the Society, and the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth College welcomes community members and families into our labs and workshops to showcase engineering education and innovation. The annual Levey Engineering Open House at Dartmouth will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All ages are welcome, and this is free and open to all. No registration or RSVP required! Free parking is available in the parking garage under the Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center (ECSC) at 15 Thayer Drive in Hanover. Find more information at: engineering.dartmouth.edu/events/open-house.

The Camp K Leadership in Training (LIT) Program is a fun and hands-on opportunity for middle school students ages 12-13 (as of June 30th) who want to build leadership skills while being part of an exciting summer camp environment. LITs start with a one-week training experience where they learn teamwork, problem solving, activity leadership, and how to support campers and staff. After training, they spend at least two weeks working alongside counselors with campers, gaining real experience mentoring younger students, leading games and activities, and building confidence as leaders. The program is designed to help students grow their communication skills, responsibility, and teamwork while being part of the Camp K community.

For 2026, the LIT program is $130 for Lebanon residents and $160 for nonresidents. There is financial aid available through our Leb Rec website here, and Listen is offering summer camp financial aid as well that participants are able to apply to our camp programs.

Application information can be found here Handbook and Application

We're excited to share that we have a limited number of spots still available for boys in Session 1 (June 21st-26th) this summer! While other sessions are currently full and have started waitlisting, we encourage families to add their children to the waitlist in case spots become available.

We would love to partner with you in sharing this opportunity with your students and their families. Attached is a flyer that can be posted on your school's bulletin boards or shared through your school website or email communications. We would love to provide a memorable summer experience for some of your students!

A little more about Camp Downer - Our mission is to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. We offer a wide range of activities, including athletic sports, shooting sports, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, tent camping, theatre, arts & crafts, and more. Camp Downer fosters a strong sense of community and provides a safe and supportive environment where campers can learn, grow, and make lifelong friends!

If distributing this information isn't within your scope, I would appreciate being connected with the right person to share this opportunity with students' families. I’m happy to answer any questions you have. You can reach me by calling Amy Koch at (802) 276-4420.

On Saturday, June 6th from 10am–2pm, New Hampshire 4-H will host a statewide Day of Service: 6.8 Miles for End 68 Hours of Hunger. Youth and families from across NH will gather at one of two community hubs to walk relay-style, participate in hands-on activities, and raise funds to help ensure children have enough food between Friday school lunch and Monday breakfast. This event is open to all ages, and families do not need to be 4-H members to participate. The two community hubs are:

UNH Outdoor Track: ADA accessible
Gunstock Mountain Resort: Trail walk with different activity stops throughout

If you have any questions or would like additional materials, please feel free to reach out to me directly at Kristen.Lyons@unh.edu. We hope your school community will join us for this joyful and purposeful day.