The LMS Express

Hello all,

On behalf of all the teachers and staff of LMS, I'd like to thank all the students and their families that took some time to attend our Open House on Thursday. There was a great turnout and lots of smiling faces. We value these moments when families get to have a look around our school where incredible things happen everyday. It was plain to see that our students take a lot of pride in their school, their work, and in their relationships with each other and with the adults in the building. We had some alumni visit as well, which is of course always a treat!

Fall sports are wrapping up, basketball will be starting soon clubs & activities are in full swing, and things are good at LMS! We're looking forward to having our parent/guardian-teacher conferences in a couple of weeks. Please note that we'll be having an 11:30 dismissal on Thursday, October 30th, and there will be no school on Friday, October 31st.

Thanks for having a look at this edition of the LMS Express.

Be Well,

Tom

Wednesday, October 22nd - School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 23rd - LMS Picture Retake Day

Thursday, October 30th - Early Release Day, 11:30 Dismissal (Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences)

Friday, October 31st - No School, Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, November 5th - LMS PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, November 11th - No School, Veterans Day

Saturday, December 6th - 7th & 8th Grade Activity Night @CCBA, 6:00-8:00 p.m

MSM2 students in Mrs. Fraser’s class solved problems to FIND answers to a puzzle around the room. Did they find the prize?

Students are collaborating in Advanced Guitar

Mrs. Duford´s fifth grade WIN class has been reading Kareem Between for our Global Read Aloud unit. Students completed a "mystery meet" where they had to ask, and answer, yes or no questions to another school in a participating location. After about 45 minutes and many difficult questions, students were able to identify our connecting school´s location, Balgonie, Canada. Students had a wonderful time connecting with another school and we look forward to connecting with them again!

A group of students attended the New England League of Middle Schools' Student Leadership Conference at Southern New Hampshire University this week. These students learned about leadership skills, assessed their own strengths as leaders, and brainstormed ways that they might help around Lebanon. It was a great experience!

Pep Band Football game featuring students from Lebanon Middle School, Lebanon High School, and Plainfield Elementary School.

The LMS Mural is coming along!

Retake day is for new students and staff members, transfer students, or for anyone who may have missed the initial picture day. Additionally, we welcome anyone who was unhappy with their original picture and would like to give it another try. Retake photos automatically replace original photos in school services and yearbook. If a student chooses to retake their photo, please have them return the original picture package to the photographer on picture day. We will replace it at no additional cost.

If this is the first time being photographed, just have the student/staff go to the camera and we’ll create a proof for them that will be sent to the school (and/or to their family email if we have that information). These proofs will be delivered approx. 4 weeks after picture day. An order code will be on the proof along with ordering instructions.

The district will be testing its mass communication system on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the 4 p.m. hour. You should receive an email, phone call and text message from the Lebanon School District. You do not need to take any action, this is only a test to ensure our communications system is working properly ahead of winter. If you do not receive communication from the district during the test, please contact Director of Technology Tyler Schena at tschena@sau88.net or 603-790-8500.

There are a number of afterschool clubs that are up and running at LMS. For more information, including how to register students for these clubs, please click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to LMS Director of Athletics & Co-Curriculars, Autumn Lanseigne, at alanseigne@sau88.net.

The LMS Podcast channel can be found here, with a brand new episode from this past week!

The Leb middle school cross country team had another strong showing at the Woods Trail Cross Country Meet in Thetford VT, the biggest cross country meet in the Upper Valley.

Despite the tougher competition, the Girls team continued their special, undefeated season by taking 1st out of 31 teams. They were led by Jill Campbell and Brooke Nelson who took 1st and 2nd respectively. Top-25 finishes by Carolyn Campbell, Molly Swanson, Tori Pomeroy, and Melanie Martin helped secure the victory. Other top performers included Raeka Mikecz, Charlotte Roy, Lilah Nochumson, and Imogen Waraschinski.

Meanwhile, the Boys team turned in another impressive performance, placing 5th out of 27 teams. They were led by Ethan Trudeau, Aadhi Eedula, Peter Kourbatski, Daniel Achord, and Brandon Kay. In addition, Keegan Lander and Owen Grace also ran their best races of the season to date.

Congrats to both teams for running their best race of the season… so far.

Former LMS Principal Andy Mellow stopped by LMS last week for a visit! Mr. Mellow was one of the two principals (Martha Langill was the other) that opened LMS in 2012. It was great to have Mr. Mellow back in the building!

Volunteers Needed

The Lebanon PTO Craft Fair, coming November 8-9, is seeking volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Sign up here! Volunteers will receive a free ticket to the Fair.

This article: Strategies to Make Homework Go More Smoothly has a lot of tips & tricks for students & families that are having a hard time with homework routines.

In recognition of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Lebanon Middle School is honored to invite local veterans to join us for lunch with our students on Monday, November 10th. This event provides an opportunity for students to learn from and express gratitude to those who have served our country.

Veterans who wish to participate, or who would like additional information, are asked to contact LMS Principal Tom Harkins at tharkins@sau88.net or 603-448-3056.

Join us at VINS Nature Center for an essential conversation about one of today’s most challenging parenting topics: social media, phone use, and creating healthy digital boundaries for our children.

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The "R" in LMS PRIDE is for Respect.

"We value each other and treat each other kindly with an appreciation of our differences."

You can see the full LMS Mission Statement by clicking here.

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