LMS Weekly Newsletter
May 3, 2026
Tuesday, 5/5 Staff Meeting, 9:30 a.m. start
Dear LMS Families,
The heat is on! I can't believe it's going to get up to 87 degrees today. We will get the fans out of storage and make sure the windows are opened early tomorrow morning to cool down our beloved brick oven of a school before students and staff arrive. Hopefully the rest of the week will be less impactful.
We did our first round of OSAS testing last week and are ready for the next round. Many students completed the reading test, so they will begin their math test on Tuesday. For sure, our students struggle with the special testing schedule and the deviation from our regular routine. We only have 3 more days and we know they can do it! Please help them make sure to get plenty of rest, and since we test first thing in the morning, please also help them get to school on time.
I can't believe it's already May and we are already staring at the end of the school year. This week is already teacher appreciation week and, as is our tradition, we will celebrate our entire staff with various treats - PTA will be providing lunch for staff as well. If you feel compelled, please send a note of gratitude to a teacher or staff member that has had a positive impact on your student. I am so proud to work alongside the most generous, compassionate, creative, and hard working educators and staff in the field.
As we get ready to close out the year we are also getting ready to welcome new 6th graders and forecast with our rising 7th and 8th graders. While our rising 8th graders (current 7th graders) have already done their forecasting, this week our rising 7th graders (current 6th graders) will spend time learning about their options this week so they can forecast on May 11th. We are planning for what slightly larger classes and different offerings might look like to maximize our resources and preserve the programs we have built. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or your student's counselor.
While our pancake breakfast was a lot of fun and a big hit, many people were unable to make it. PTA and LMS staff are partnering to offer another evening to see the school and get your questions answered with a Q & A in the library on Monday May 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Warmly,
Rosemarie El Youssef
LMS Principal
A NOTE FROM SUN
LMS SUN Programs
Hello Lane SUN Families,
Reminder, SUN Spring Session started on Tuesday April 7th. Please check your emails for your children's after school schedules
Here are a few REMINDERS for afterschool programming:
If your child has a SUN class, they are expected to be in the cafeteria right after the bell rings. Any student who leaves the building will not be allowed to attend SUN for that day. UNLESS, there was an excused absence and the parent/guardian notified SUN Staff. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO TO DAIRY QUEEN OR SAWYERS BEFORE SUN STARTS.
Pick up time for SUN is 5:30pm.
Transportation check! Please look at your email for your childβs SUN schedule. In that email, I listed the transportation allowed for your child. PLEASE MAKE SURE STUDENTS AND ADULTS ARE ON THE SAME PAGE ABOUT THEIR TRANSPORTATION. Once students are released from SUN at 5:30pm, they are expected to know what the plan is whether they are walking home, catching the SUN activity BUS, or an adult is picking them up at the front of the school.
Afterschool attendance is important. 3 unexcused absences will result in dropping your child from the class. Please communicate with SUN Staff when your child is home sick or will need to miss SUN for the day.
Thank you all for reading through everything! See you all tomorrow!
Sincerely,
SUN Staff
PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR CHILD LMS SUNβs Expectations for Students and Families
Lane SUN is here to provide fun enrichment programs that are inclusive for all, while maintaining the safety for those who are participating. Therefore we have created some Lane SUN Expectations that all Students will need to follow.
Positive and Appropriate Language Use at all times.
Cell Phone Policy Use: Cell Phones are to be used before SUN programs, Breakfast/Lunch, and after SUN programs. Cell phones will remain on Silent during the SUN Program. Families are encouraged to contact the SUN Site Manager Chelsea Kimura 971-917-6285 or the SUN Site Assistant Will Grebner 503-896-1473 for emergencies during the SUN working hours.
Attendance Policy: If you need to leave the program early, you MUST have a parent/guardian permission & check out with a SUN staff before leaving. Students are to sign in and out with specific times of coming in and leaving the Lane SUN Program. This helps us to keep track of students and to let families know when students are leaving the program. If you are concerned about your studentβs attendance, please email the Lane SUN site manager Chelsea Kimura (Chelsea.kimura@portlandoregon.gov).
ZERO tolerance for bullying. Respect instructors and peers at all times to help maintain our SUN space to be inclusive and safe for all.
SUN Activity Bus Information
The activity bus will begin operating on the first day of programming. If you have selected the student discretion option, your student will be allowed to ride the activity bus home. Misbehavior may result in loss of bus privileges.
The bus usually leaves Lane at approximately 5:40 p.m. and ends its route at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The bus makes the following stops in this order:
1)Woodstock Elementary
2) SE Duke & SE 68th Ave
3) SE Duke & SE 76th Ave
4) Woodmere School
5) SE Woodstock & 86th Ave
6) Wattles Boys & Girls Club
7) SE 97th & SE Woodstock Blvd
8) SE 92nd & SE Tolman
9) Kelly School
10) SE 92nd & Crystal Springs Blvd
11) SE 92nd & SE Harney Ct
12) Aspen Summit Dr (Mt Scott Apts)
13) SE Flavel & SE 92nd Ave
14) SE Flavel & SE 84th
15) Whitman School
SUN After School Winter Term Schedule (Does not include Reap, Latino Network, Irco)
SUN Contact Information LMS SUN Site Manager: Chelsea Kimura LMS SUN Site Assistant: Will Grebner
PTA CORNER
PTA NEWS β 5/3/2026
ποΈ KEY DATES
5/11 β LMS PTA Incoming Family Info Night
5/13 β PTA Dine Out at Double Mountain
5/19 β PTA Game Night - Ultimate Frisbee at Lane Middle School
5/20 β PTA General Meeting at Lane Middle School
πINCOMING 6TH GRADE FAMILY INFO NIGHT
Incoming Lane families are invited to learn more about life at Lane Middle School!
Join us for a casual info session and Q&A with current students, families, and PTA members. This is a great chance to hear about the transition to middle school, ask questions, and connect with the Lane community.
π
Monday, May 11
π 6:00β7:00 PM
π Lane Middle School Library
Whether you missed the first session or want to learn more, weβd love to see you there!
π₯ ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAME NIGHT
Get ready to run, throw, and play! Join us for PTA Game Night on Tuesday, May 19 from 6β7 PM for a fun evening of Ultimate Frisbee and community.
MAY PTA DINEOUT AT DOUBLE MOUNTAIN
π£ NEXT PTA GENERAL MEETING
Are you interested in having a more active role in the LMS community? Join us for our final PTA General Meeting of the school year on Wednesday, May 20th from 6β7pm in the school library.
All are welcome β kids included! Board games will be available for children who attend.
We hope to see you there!
π£ SUPPORT THE LMS STUDENT STORE
At Lane Middle School, our reward system celebrates students who take initiative and live out our core values of being accountable, safe, and kind. When students demonstrate responsibility for their learning and actions, make choices that contribute to a safe and respectful environment, or go out of their way to show kindness to others, they earn βkeysβ as recognition for their positive impact. These keys serve as both encouragement and a tangible reminder that their actions matter. Students can save and spend their keys at our student store, choosing from a variety of fun and motivating items. This system not only reinforces positive behavior but also builds a school culture where accountability, safety, and kindness are seen, valued, and rewarded every day.
If you would like to help motivate our students and keep the school store stocked, you can find our Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VY1AQGAOY394?type=wishlist
β»οΈ BOTTLEDROP β EASY, ONGOING FUNDRAISER
Blue Bags are available:
At the school office
At PTA events
By emailing lanemspta@gmail.com
Fill them with your bottles and cans and return them to a BottleDrop redemption site (available at most grocery stores and BottleDrop locations). Funds are donated directly to Lane PTA.
π§‘ PTA MEMBERSHIP
Renew your PTA membership for the 2025β2026 school year here:π https://www.oregonpta.org/membership/joinnow/12608704
π PTA LINKS
Join our email list or contact us at lanemspta@gmail.com
Important Dates Ahead
May
5/4 - Ms. Timmerman's field trip
5/5 - Staff Meeting, 9:30 a.m. start
5/5-5/7 - OSAS Testing, special schedule
5/7 - Progress Reports
5/14 - Women in Trades Field Trip, Hammett and Macke
5/21 - 8th Grade to Bonneville Dam / SUN Spring Showcase
5/22 - 7th Grade Wildwood Field Trip
5/25 - Memorial Day/FURLOUGH DAY, no school, building closed
5/28 - Spring Concert, band and choir
June
6/2 - Staff Meeting, 9:30 a.m. start
6/4 - 8th Grade Promotion, Franklin High School Gym, 6 p.m.
6/5 - Last Day of School! End of Quarter 4
LMS Family Engagement Plan & Calendar