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LEMS is an internationally-minded community striving to develop compassionate lifelong learners through the lens of the IB learner profile.

We challenge, empower, and inspire one another to achieve our highest potential as lifelong learners interacting in a global community. We care, question, learn, reflect, and act.

Dear Wildcat Families,

We’re halfway through the spring sports season, and our athletes continue to shine! The Erwin Track and Field team is making history—fresh off first-place finishes in their opening meets and a second-place finish at our Mid-Conference Meet last Wednesday against five other schools. Three new school records have already been set, proving that the sky’s the limit for these dedicated student-athletes. On Thursday, April 16th, our runners, jumpers, and throwers will head to Ridgeline Middle School to take on Windsor and Peakview, starting at 4:00 p.m.

Our Unified Basketball team will host Windsor here at Erwin on Wednesday, April 15th, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Come show your support for our incredible athletes! Lastly, on Monday, April 13th, our Golf team competes at Cattail Creek Golf Course against High Plains K-8. Good luck, Wildcats!

A huge THANK YOU to our outstanding staff for a smooth and successful week of CMAS testing. Their preparation, classroom structure, and consistency made all the difference. This time of year is always demanding, and their positivity and flexibility ensured students had the best possible testing experience. We’re excited to finish strong with 8th Grade Science on Tuesday!

Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued encouragement, flexibility, and partnership this week. Your support at home helps our students stay focused and confident! GO WILDCATS! ROAR!

Kind regards,

Jeanette Ryan

Principal

• 4/14/26: Science CMAS Testing (8th Grade only)
• 4/15/26: TSD Board of Education Regular Meeting in the TSD Boardroom, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• 4/16/26: LEMS Band Concert, 6:00 p.m.
• 4/23/26: 6th Grade "Take Your Child to Work Day"
• 4/24/26:No School for Students/TSD Professional Work Day
• 4/30/26: Class of 2030 - Loveland High School Activities & Athletics Night, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• 5/05/26: LEMS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 p.m.
• 5/13/26: LEMS PTO Meeting in the LEMS Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• 5/13/26: LEMS SAC Meeting in the LEMS Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• 5/15/26: 8th Grade Formal Dance in the LEMS Cafetorium, 6-8 p.m.
• 5/19/26: Last Day of School for 8th grade LEMS Students (full day)
• 5/22/26: Last Day of School for All Students (half day - 12:15 p.m. dismissal)

Our incredible LEMS ILC students recently hosted a pop-up taco restaurant for staff, and it was a huge success! Students gained hands-on experience by taking orders, prepping food, and serving customers. They learned firsthand how a restaurant operates.

It was clear how much preparation went into this event. Their hard work, teamwork, and attention to detail truly paid off, and they did an absolutely fantastic job! Taco ‘Bout a Great Day at LEMS!

After ILC students spent the day serving others, the tables turned in the best way! The students headed out on a field trip to Perkins to enjoy being the customers themselves. What a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved!

Our 7th-grade Wildcats are thinking outside the box for their IB Investigation Design projects! They are testing how different variables affect green bean growth using some very unconventional methods. Instead of standard soil and water, students are watering plants with soda or Gatorade, planting seeds in wet pasta, and even trying to grow beans in slime! We can't wait to see the results of these fun and creative experiments.

Way to be bold and inquisitive, 7th grade!

Dear 6th Grade Families,

Please take a moment to review the attached letter regarding an exciting upcoming opportunity for our sixth grade students. As part of our building and team goals, students will participate in a job shadowing experience aligned with the national "Take Your Child to Work Day" on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Hard copies of the letter/permission slip will be sent home with students on Monday, April 14, 2026. Please complete and return the permission slip by Friday, April 17, so we can plan accordingly for any students who will not be participating.

Thank you for supporting this important and enriching learning experience!

Incoming students and families are invited to attend Loveland High School’s Activities & Athletics Night on April 30, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the LHS Gymnasium.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about all that LHS has to offer! Families can meet coaches, sponsors, and students while exploring the wide variety of athletic and activity programs available.

Event highlights include:

• Meet and talk with coaches, sponsors, and students
• Tour the school’s facilities
• Purchase Loveland gear
• Enter to win LHS swag bags
• Enjoy free Kona Ice

The event will begin with a welcome in the gym from 5:30-5:45 p.m., followed by time to explore and connect from 5:45-7:00 p.m..

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to get connected and start preparing for high school!

The LEMS PTO GotSneakers fundraiser is up and running and will continue through May 1!

So far, we have only collected a small portion of used sneakers, and we would love your help in reaching our goal.

It’s hard to believe that an estimated 600 million pairs of shoes end up in America’s landfills every year. The good news is that 100% of sneakers can be recycled, and many can even be reused. By donating your used sneakers, you’ll be helping the environment while also supporting LEMS PTO.

We are collecting used athletic sneakers only in the collection box located outside the LEMS front office.

This is a fundraiser for LEMS PTO, and all proceeds will go toward supporting our students and school programs.

Thank you for supporting LEMS PTO and helping reduce waste!

Register now for the Girls’ Elementary & Middle School Flag Football Camp! Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, come be part of the action!

Dates: July 14-16
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Mountain View High School - 3500 Mountain Lion Drive, Loveland
Cost: $75 per player

Registration includes a camp t-shirt. Wear your shirt and get FREE entry to flag football home games

Register Today: https://www.tsd.org/flagcamp

Thompson School District's Annual Family Check-In for the 2026-2027 school year is now available through your Parent Portal account.

This yearly update is required for every student enrolled in Thompson School District and must be completed by a parent or guardian for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and guardians in the student’s primary household can complete the application by reviewing and updating household, emergency contact, student health information and permissions via the link. This information is used in the day-to-day operations of your child's school and it is imperative that it's accurate. Schools and district staff also use it to communicate important announcements and to reach out to you in cases of emergency. The Annual Family Check-In is open now through April 24.

Accessing the Annual Family Check-In Link: Annual Family Check-In - Thompson School District

1) Follow the instructions on the web page to log into your Parent Portal account.

2) If you are not able to access your Portal account, please contact the TSD Help Desk at helpdesk@tsd.org, or call 970-613-7777.

We greatly appreciate your support in ensuring that this information is accurate and complete.