The LMS Express

We had a fantastic first few days at LMS! Our school was full of smiling faces throughout the day, as students and teachers connected again after the summer break. The enthusiastic "LMS ROCKS" chant during our day 1 assembly was the loudest we've had yet. The professionalism and care for LMS students was on full display this week, as preparations turned to execution and students reaped the benefits. Spirits are high for another great year, and we know our students will continue to do great things as they always have. Have a great weekend, everyone.

Be well,

Tom

Tuesday, September 1st - Instrument "Petting Zoo", 5:00 p.m. (info below)

Wednesday, September 2nd - LMS PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ LMS Library

Thursday, September 3rd - LMS Parent/Guardian Orientation Night, 5:00-7:00 (info below)

Monday, September 7th - No School, Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th - LMS Picture Day

Wednesday, September 9th - School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 19th - 5th & 6th Grade Activity Night at the CCBA

Friday, September 25th - LMS Unity Day

ALMA Start for all returning students: To complete the required District forms, such as student registration, photo permission, internet permission, etc. for your student, go to sau88-lms.getalma.com and log in with your username and password (generally firstname.lastname format). If you forgot your password, you can reset it from the login screen. Once you log in, click the link under your LMS student that says "Alma Start Forms & Tasks". The link will take you to Alma Start to begin your back to school forms.

Please read through the Alma START information carefully. Accurate completion of this student registration ensures that you will receive calls and emails from the School/District for school cancellations, upcoming events, and emergencies as well as ensuring that your child will have internet access while in school. If you do not have a computer or internet access at home, access is available at school, the SAU, and at the public libraries. If you have any questions, you can check out a tutorial on our website under Families > Alma, or please reach out to Nikki Small at nsmall@sau88.net or call the school.

Please remember that PHYSICALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS IN 7th, 9th and 11th GRADES

*If you have a 6th grade student who has had a physical in 2026, please send it to the school nurse as that will count for their required 7th grade physical.

*If you have a 7th grade student, please make sure you have sent the school nurse a physical for them either dated in 2025 or 2026.

*If you have a 8th grade student and are not sure if you sent the school nurse a physical for their 7th grade year, please reach out to the nurse to find out.

*If your student is a 5th grader, feel free to send me anything! I always welcome student health information.

Thank you to all of you who have sent me this medical information! Having this information helps me to take care of your student(s) in the safest and most informed way possible.

-The goal of this evening is to give teachers and parents/guardians an opportunity to meet with as little distraction as possible. Please try to not bring students and other children along. Students and other family members will be invited and encouraged to attend our LMS Open House on Thursday, October 15th.

-A lot of our teachers just met many new students within the past week, and may not know all students by name quite yet. They will soon!

-If you would like to discuss specific concerns or issues regarding your student, please schedule a meeting with your student's advisor, counselor, and/or a specific teacher.

-We will provide student schedules to all parents/guardians in attendance.

1. Gather in the cafeteria for a 5:00 presentation. Student schedules will be distributed.

2. Visit your student's classrooms for brief presentations from their teachers.

1. Gather in the cafeteria for a 6:00 presentation. Student schedules will be distributed.

2. Visit your student's classrooms for brief presentations from their teachers.

Mahima (LMS 6th grader) participated in the SWAM.org essay contest where she emerged as the winner for 3rd-5th grade contest. She was invited to read her essay at the Tuscan Village in Salem NH for the 250 Year Celebration. She was presented the Challenge Coin by US Navy SEALS.

Additionally, Mahima got placed 1st in the NHDOT Aviation Contest - Intermediate Category .

She was invited to the NHDOT office last week to collect her award and prizes that included discovery flight, tickets to several places in NH , art kit etc.

Serenity is joining LMS as a paraeducator this year. Ms. Cole likes to read, swim, draw, and hang out with friends. Her favorite football team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Welcome to LMS, Serenity!

Kassie is returning to LMS this year as our 7th & 8th grade Language Arts teacher. She has taught 6th grade at Grantham Village School for the past 5 years, and prior to that taught 6th grade LA in Lebanon (at LMS and at Seminary Hill School). Kassie likes to read, bake, spend time with her family and her dog, and spend time in nature and with horses. Her go-to comfort movies are The Wizard of Oz and A League of Their Own. Kassie is ecstatic to be back! Welcome back to LMS, Kassie!

Mr. Hill is joining LMS as a 7th & 8th grade Math Teacher. He has taught Grades 6 through 8 math at Indian River School for the past 27 years. Jamie enjoys watching and playing sports, reading, traveling, video games, and learning new things. He's a fan of Star Wars, all New England sports teams, and 80s music. He's excited to be at LMS and is looking forward to the new year. Welcome to LMS, Jamie!

Shaina is joining LMS as a paraeducator this year. She recently became certified to teach ESOL and worked last year as a substitute teacher in Lebanon schools (many LMS folks will recognize Shaina!). Prior to this, she worked in financial services and as a dialogue facilitator for online university and high school courses for students across the Middle East. Ms. Hirsch enjoys arts and crafts, reading, baking, international travel, and watching soccer. She's a big fan of Liverpool Football Club in the UK, and enjoys listening to K-pop. She even got to see BTS in concert this summer! Welcome to LMS full-time, Shaina!

Jennifer is joining LMS as one of our World Language teachers this year. She'll be teaching French. Madame Keefe has been teaching for over 30 years and has taught all ages from kindergarten to college level. She started her career in Charlotte, NC. From there she made her way back to New England and settled in Bartlett, NH for 26 years. This past year she taught K-6 French in Norwich, Vermont. But she really missed the middle school energy and she is so happy to be back teaching middle school this year! Jen likes hiking, knitting and other crafts, and spending time with her family. Her favorite sports team is the Boston Bruins. Her favorite book is Eat Pray Love and also, of course, Le Petit Prince. Welcome to LMS, Jennifer!

Megan is joining LMS as a paraeducator this year. Mrs. Lewis is an LNA and has experience working with students with special needs. She has 3 kids that take up a lot of her time. Her favorite sport is football, and she is a New Orleans Saints fan. Her favorite movie changes, and her favorite book is "A Child Called It" by Dave Pelzer. Megan can't wait to work with everyone at LMS! Welcome to LMS, Megan!

Amanda is joining LMS as a paraeducator this year. Dr. Pine has many years of experience in education, including most recently teaching 4th grade in Unity. She enjoys baking, crafts, and swimming, and is a Star Trek fan. Dr. Pine is excited to join our team and looks forward to working with everyone. Welcome to LMS, Amanda!

Ann is joining LMS this year as our 7th & 8th grade Reading Specialist. She comes to us from LHS, where she spent the past 15 years as a Reading Specialist. Prior to that, she was an instructor at the Stern Center for Language and Learning in Vermont and she was a Reading Specialist in the Arlington, MA public schools. She earned my Ed.M. in Language and Literacy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2002.

Ann likes to read, bake, listen to music and take care of her many plants. Her family loves to travel. Her daughters are both college students and Ann has fun visiting them at Mount Holyoke College and the University of Vermont.

Ann says that Judith Heumann is one of the most important Americans that almost nobody has heard of. She was one of the founders and leaders of the Disability Rights Movement. Inspired by the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Judy lead actions that resulted in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and eventually to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. She changed our world. Her memoir, Being Heumann, is one of Ms. Sharfstein's favorite books and a movie about her life (also called Being Heumann) is coming to AppleTV in November. Ann can't wait!

She is looking forward to being part of Lebanon Middle School and getting to know all of us! Welcome to LMS, Ann!

Trent is joining LMS as our new Physical Education teacher. He has previously worked as a collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach. "Coach Talmadge" enjoys weight training, the outdoors, archery, and being with family. His favorite movie is The Last Kingdom, his favorite books are the Lord of the Rings books, and his favorite sports team is Manchester City. Welcome to LMS, Trent!

Lelina is joining LMS as a paraeducator this year. Miss L has previously worked as a paraprofessional in preschool and kindergarten settings. She likes to play Battleship with her daughter, read, and watch Tik-Toks. Lelina's favorite sport is basketball, and she's a Celtics fan. She is a fan of all the Harry Potter movies. Lelina was born in Massachusetts, but raised in the Dominican Republic, and Spanish was her first language. Welcome to LMS, Lelina!

My name is Christian Terry, and I am the Band Director at LMS. I want to personally invite each of you to learn an instrument this fall! All students at Lebanon Middle School have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. You are welcome to play any of the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, euphonium, trombone, and percussion (both snare drum and mallet percussion).

Our instrument petting zoo will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, at 5:00 PM in the LMS Gym. This is an excellent opportunity for your student musicians to try out various instruments and find the one that best suits them. We'll have a brief “welcome to lessons” introduction before students try out the instruments.

Pasta demos with Wyatt & Jack

5th graders practice getting ready for a cooking lab - hard boiled eggs!

LMS Clubs & Co-Curriculars are getting started in a few weeks! For more information about what options are available, please click here: LMS Athletic & Co-Curricular Offerings.

To register a student for a co-curriculuar activty, please follow this link: FinalForms.

If you have any questions regarding co-curriculars at LMS, please contact our Director of Athletics & Co-Curriculars, Autumn Lanseigne, at alanseigne@sau88.net.

Welcome to the Willow Team Google Slideshow! To help keep everyone organized and connected, this slideshow will serve as our daily digital homework board for the school year.

Each day, teachers and staff will update these slides with your student’s homework assignments, important reminders, and upcoming project deadlines.

How to use this slideshow:

Bookmark this link: The slideshow updates automatically, so you can check back anytime using the same link.

Check the date: Each slide is clearly labeled by date so you can easily find today's tasks or review past assignments.

Please make checking this slideshow a part of your student's daily routine after school. If you ever have questions about an assignment, feel free to reach out to me directly.

Thank you for your support and partnership in making this a wonderful school year!

Willow Team Daily Assignments

September Meeting

Welcome, new and returning LMS families! Our first PTO meeting of the year is Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 PM in the LMS library and on GoogleMeet. We hope to see you there!

5th/6th Grade Activity Night at the CCBA, September 19, 5:30-7:30 PM

Lebanon PTOs Craft Fair, November 14 & 15

Save the date! With over 50 local artists selling hand-crafted items, the Lebanon PTOs Craft Fair is sure to fill you with holiday spirit. Admission is free! See the Craft Fair website for more information.

Thank you to all those families that joined us for popsicles in the playground!

The final answer will be revealed in the next LMS Express!

SAU88 District Calendar (2026-2027)

2026-2027 School Year Calendar

LMS Lunch Menu

LMS PTO Page

LMS Athletics & Co-Curricular Offerings

Elm Team (8th Grade) Homework Page

Willow Team (7th Grade) Homework Page

Spruce Team (6th Grade) Homework Page

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