Linden Middle School

Dear LMS Families,

As we close the books on the year of 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our parents and families for your continued partnership and support. December brings a special sense of reflection and celebration, and we are grateful for the strong, caring community that makes Linden Middle School such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Your involvement—whether through attending events, supporting learning at home, or cheering on our students—helps make this year’s achievements possible. As we move into the holiday season, we hope this newsletter finds you excited for the chance to spend quality time with those closest to you.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Linden family. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and restful holiday break.

Important Dates

December 1-12 - LMS Winter NWEA

December 4 - LCS Faculty Follies

Decemeber 10 - Soar Leader Meeting - Media Center -7:15 a.m.

December 16 - LHS and LMS Choir Concert - LHS Auditorium - 7 p.m.

December 17 - LMS 6th Grade Band and Jazz Band Concert-LMS Cafeteria -7 p.m.

December 18 - LHS / LMS Band Concert - LHS Auditorium - 7th grade - 6:30 pm/8th grade 7:30 pm.

December 22 - Jan 4 - Winter Break

January 5 - Start of LMS Winter Sports Season 2

January 7 - 1/2 day for students / Teacher PD

LMS Parent Meeting

We will have our next parent meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on January 15, at 8:00 a.m. here at Linden Middle School. Please check in at the main office and you will be directed to the meeting location. If you are interested in being part of this group please email me and I will add you to the distribution list. kenders@lindenschools.org

Thank you Mr. Allessie for nominating and presenting all of the wonderful things teachers and peers had to say about Jake.

Assistant Principal News

Hello LMS Families,

Just a friendly reminder that Winter Season #2 for LMS Athletics is quickly approaching. Below are the start dates.

Girls Competitive Cheer Try-outs - December 17-19th

Boys Basketball Try-Outs - January 5th

Make sure your students are registered on FinalForms to receive important information from the coaches.

Sports Registration

I also want to take a brief moment and address a few concerns we have seen the past month. As a reminder, please communicate with your children about the language they are using and the severity of some of the terms that may be accepted on social media are not necessarily accepted in school. This includes anything sexually inappropriate or racially motivated. We have zero tolerance regarding anything inappropriate that our students may say, joking or not. Words or sayings can carry a heavy meaning and we want to make sure our students are always making good choices. We have and will continue our hall sweeps here at LMS. These consist of gathering all of the students in the hallway after the bell and assigning them a lunch detention along with communication to parents regarding being tardy to class. Sometimes we do a hall sweep and we will have less than 5 students in the hall when the bell rings, which is the goal. Sometimes we conduct a hall sweep and will have 15-20 students in the hall. These are the types of behaviors we are trying to avoid as it is a huge distraction when students arrive late to class. Please continue to have conversations with your children about behaving appropriately and representing themselves well.

Please take some time this holiday season and reflect on the positives around you. We live in a very supportive community and we need to count our blessings. It is easy to dwell on the negatives in the world, but it doesn't take much to find the good in others if you look for it. Happy Holidays to all!

Lance Belill

Assistant Principal

Linden Middle School

(810) 591-0782

Counselors' Corner

In November, we celebrated World Kindness Day! Our students participated in various activities that promoted kindness around our school. We are proud of their efforts to spread joy and positivity. Thank you for encouraging your children to embrace and practice kindness every day!

As we enter the holiday season, we want to emphasize the importance of kindness and generosity. Here are a few ways you can help your children find ways to give back:

Volunteer Together: Participate in local food drives or shelters.
Create Care Packages: Assemble packages for those in need in your community.
Random Acts of Kindness: Encourage your child to perform small acts of kindness, such as writing thank-you notes or helping a neighbor.

The Science of Kindness: Research shows that acts of kindness can boost happiness and reduce stress. Teaching our children to be kind not only helps others but also enhances their own well-being.

We are grateful for your ongoing support in fostering an environment of kindness, generosity, and positivity at home and in our school. Wishing you well this holiday season!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Gambrel (A-K Counselor) & Tiffany Roehrig (L-Z Counselor)

Additional Resources:

Below is a link to the Genesee County Counselors Middle School Counseling Parent Newsletter for the month of December. This month's edition focuses on parent communication skills.