The LMS Express

Hello all,

We enjoyed having many of you in the school this week for parent/guardian-teacher conferences. The discussions that took place are an important part of the support that we're all looking to provide to our students in partnership with our families.

As you'll read below, our football team wrapped up its undefeated season with a win over Hanover, our girls cross country team finished 1st in the state, boys cross country finished 4th in the state, and two of our students finished 1st and 2nd at a math meet. Our students are incredible!

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

Be Well,

Tom

Wednesday, November 5th - LMS Drama Informational Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

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.

Saturday, 11/8 & Sunday, 11/9 - Lebanon PTO Craft Fair

Tuesday, November 11th - No School, Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 18th - LMS Basketball Informational Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 21st - Last Day of Trimester 1

Saturday, November 22nd - Annual Budget Meeting, 8:00 a.m.

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

Thursday, December 18th - LMS Winter Concert, 7:00 p.m.

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.

Last Wednesday students visited the Wild Rose Equestrian where Emily Brown, one of our Paraeducators teach. They learned about being a farm owner. The students worked hard and got to interact with the horses! So fun!

Advisory today needed to get 25 cups on a teammate without above the knee above the elbows touching the grounds and no desk support. It was entertaining!

Preseason Meeting

Our information night for Boys & Girls Basketball will be on 11/18 at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in playing basketball at LMS this year should attend. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Autumn.

Open Gym

We will be hosting open gyms 11/17-11/20

-Girls 3:00-4:30

-Boys 4:30-6:00

Additionally, each Sunday at LMS there is Open Gym for any student grade 3 through 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Tryouts

Our tryout dates for the season will be 11/24 & 11/25

-Girls 3:00-4:30

-Boys 4:30-6:00

if your child is unable to make tryout dates please reach out to Autumn directly or to the coaches

Our Coaches

Girls A: Coach Michael Binaghi

Girls B: Coach John Smyrski

Girls Assistant Coach: Coach Josh Thorne

Boys A: Coach ChristianTerry

Boys A Assistant: Coach Shelly Gray

Boys B: Coach Michael McCann

Boys B Assistant Coach: Coach Ken Colburn

Boys C: TBD

Help Wanted

We are looking for a Boys C Team Basketball Coach. This is a paid position. Any interested party should click here to apply or contact Autumn Lanseigne at alanseigne@sau88.net.

Our first 7th & 8th Grade Dance/Activity Night of the year is this coming Friday, November 7th! The dance starts at 6:00 and ends at 8:00.

Admission: Cost is a "requested" $3 or 3 canned goods. If a student arrives without money or canned goods, they won't be denied entry.

Drop-off: Please drop students off in the front of the building. Please try to drop off as close to 6:00 as possible. We don't have supervision for students available prior to 6:00.

Pick-up: Please pick students up in the back of the building. Please be patient and cautious as the students exit the building and find their vehicles.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tom Harkins at tharkins@sau88.net.

We're looking forward to a fun evening!

Mrs. Fraser’s 8th period MSM2 class simplified expressions with the distributive property and combining like terms to solve a mystery!

Mrs. Fraser’s MSM3 classes solved scientific notation problems about the Harry Potter books to figure out who committed a heinous crime against another wizard. What did they use & where was the crime committed?

A group of LMS students visited FUJIFilm Dimatix this week as a part of their outreach for National Manufacturing Month. Students learned about how Art, Science, and Technology come together. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students, and we appreciate the folks at FUJIFilm, especially LMS parent Etienne Houdegbe, for making this happen.

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.

The girls team capped off their historic season by winning the Division 2 State Meet and preserved their undefeated record. Jill Campbell outraced last year's defending champion to take home the individual state title. Other top-20 All-State finishers included Brooke Nelson in 3rd, Carolyn Campbell in 9th, Molly Swanson in 18th, and Victoria Pomeroy in 20th. Also shout out to Melanie Martin for helping the team preserve the victory with a 21st place finish.

The boys also finished the season strong, placing 4th out of 12 teams. They were led by top-20 All-State finishes by Aadhi Eedula (16th) and Carter Walsh (18th). The boys were also bolstered by excellent races by Peter Kourbatski, Daniel Achord, Brandon Kay, Charles Batulis, and Keegan Lander.

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Click here for a news story.

The LMS Debate Team competed at its first debate tournament of the year on Saturday, October 18 at Oyster River High School, in Durham, NH. LMS brought three teams: Grace Mlodzik & Madeline Thakur, Bradley Schmidt & Alex Brady, and Gwyneth Foree & Natalie Rhoads. Over the course of the day, our students debated against students from other NH schools, arguing for and against the resolution "Resolved: the United Kingdom should rejoin the European Union." The LMS students did very well in their debut!

The team's next tournament will take place Saturday, November 15 at Portsmouth High School. Students will debate the same resolution. Anyone interested in competing at these tournaments can join the team. If you don't have a partner, we can try to find a partner for you! To join, sign up on FinalForms. Practices are on Tuesdays after school from 2:30pm-4pm in Room #206.

We had our first math meet at Windsor on Tuesday. The LMS team won first place for this meet out of 9 competing teams. Team scores are determined by the combined scores of 6 randomly selected team members. With Sam Buckwold and Raeka Mikecz taking first and second place for individual scores.

The LMS Football Team wrapped up its UNDEFEATED season this week with a 28-14 win over Hanover. The team was led by Sam Buckwold, Charles Desmarais, Malakai Charbano, and head coach Brandon LaHaye. All the players worked hard all season, and their efforts paid off!

Photographer: Gabe Hawkins

The LMS Outing Club had their first hike on Saturday, October 18! It was a beautiful Fall day to hike Mt. Tom in Woodstock, VT. The students persevered up the switchbacks and supported each other throughout the climb. The next meeting for the LMS Outing Club will be Wednesday, November 12 from 2:45-3:45 in room 213. You can sign up your student for the Outing Club on Final Forms. Please reach out to Dr. Rooney ar crooney@sau88.net, if you have any questions!

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic, the Tony Award–winning Matilda The Musical follows a clever young girl who uses her wit and courage to stand up to the fearsome principal, Miss Trunchbull and find friendship with the kind teacher, Miss Honey. Featuring three Lebanon Middle School students, this Trumbull Hall Troupe production highlights some of the Upper Valley’s most talented teens. The non-profit troupe fosters creativity and participation in the arts for young performers. All proceeds are donated to CHaD, the Haven, and the Zienzele Foundation. Last year $27,000 was raised. Tickets are selling fast! BUY TICKETS

In the past few years, Dr. Laurie Santos of Yale University has garnered a lot of media attention for her free, self-paced online course called, "The Science of Well-Being". She's now revamped it to focus on well-being for parents. It covers topics like time management, tough feelings, and navigating children's academic stress and screen time. Learn more about the course in this Yale News Article. Register for the course via Coursera.

If your family has been impacted by the government shut down and SNAP services and is in crisis and needs food, please call 211 or contact Tom Harkins at tharkins@sau88.net or Elena VanZandt at evanzandt@sau88.net or call 603-448-3056 and ask for Tom or Elena.

You may also visit the following locations for food assistance:

Lebanon: Listen Community Services: 60 Hanover St. Monday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. listencs.org/food-pantry or 603-448-4553.

Lebanon: Assembly of God Church: 45 Buckingham Place. Last Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. 603-448-3333.

Hanover: United Church of Christ: 40 College St. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No registration needed. hanovercommunityfoodpantry@gmail.com or 802 356-0629.

Please know that you are not alone during these difficult times. There are resources available to all NH residents: 211 or 211nh.org: Provides non- emergency help for things such as food, housing, utility assistance or legal services

Are you interested in hosting a food drive? Click here to download the Listen Center's food drive toolkit for tips to make your drive a success!

You can also click here to make a donation to the Listen Center.

CCBA Fireflies Middle School Pickleball Program Summary This flyer advertises the CCBA Fireflies, a new Middle School Pickleball Program. The program is open to students in Grades 5–8 (Ages 10–14). All skill levels are welcome. Program Details Sport: Pickleball Dates: Mondays, October 20th – November 24th Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Rates: $70 for Members | $90 for Non-Members Registration & Contact You can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Questions: Contact Blendon Salls, Sports Director, at blendon.salls@joinccba.org. Location & General Contact Address: 1 Taylor St., Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: 603-448-6477 Website: joinccba.org

Hello Upper Valley Skiers! Are you already thinking about the upcoming ski season? We’re excited to announce the ultimate winter gear extravaganza – The Ford Sayre Ski Sale! It’s not just a sale; it’s a celebration of all things snowy and a chance to score some fantastic gear while supporting a great cause. This year we have added music and food vendors!

Event Details and Descriptions:

Ski Sale (Sunday, November 2nd, noon – 2:30 pm): Dive into a treasure trove of snowsports consignment items and new gear from great local and regional vendors inside the gymnasium. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your winter adventures, we have something for everyone.

Consignments & Donations: Got gear that's itching for a new home? Bring your gently used equipment and apparel on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. We'll turn your stuff into funds for Ford Sayre scholarships.

Volunteers Needed: Sign up to help this event run smoothly and in return, registered volunteers get early access to shop the sale. Find more info on our website.

For more information, visit the Ford Sayre website: www.fordsayre.org/skisale We’re excited for you to join us at the Ford Sayre Ski Sale, where your participation directly supports the Ford K. Sayre Memorial Ski Council’s programs that benefit 500+ local children annually.

The NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics sponsors the NASAO (National Association of State Aviation Officials) Aviation Art Contest each year and I’m hoping you might help us to spread the word about it this year.

This is a fun and creative activity for students. They can take the brochure home since it does not have to be done during school hours and does not need to be submitted by a school. Parents, guardians, or teachers can submit the students’ artwork for them.

The contest is for all school aged children whose birthdate falls between January 1st, 2008 and December 31st 2019. Their artwork will then be judged in an age-appropriate category (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior).

The 2026 theme is “Fly to Save Lives”. Attached is the official NASAO brochure and here is the link for more information as well https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest. We really hope you will take a look and pass this on to any children that may be interested in entering for this year.

NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics gives out some fantastic prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age category. Last year some of the prizes included a Discovery Flight, art supplies, aviation books, backpacks, plus family tickets to the Hobo Scenic Rail Tour, the Aviation Museum, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery, Castle in The Clouds, and tickets to see Thunder over New Hampshire. Winners also received some really cool Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics, and NH Fish & Game promotional items.

All students, winners, and non-winners will receive a certificate from our Bureau thanking them for entering. We, all of NHDOT, will judge the artwork on the state level and the winning artwork is then forwarded to NASAO in Washington, D.C. to be judged on a national level.

The artwork will need to be mailed to us by Friday, January 16, 2026 at:

NHDOT, Bureau of Aeronautics

PO Box 483

7 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03302-0483

Attention: Karla Lutz

If you have any questions regarding the art contest and/or aviation education and outreach please do not hesitate to contact Karla Lutz, Karla.J.Lutz@nhdot.nh.gov

The "I" in LMS PRIDE is for Integrity.

"We are honest and fair, and we work hard to “do the right thing,” even when others are not looking."

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

The LMS Express