LEARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope your break was special, healthy, and filled with as much joy as a pizza party on a Friday! Whether you spent your days sleeping in, exploring new hobbies, or rewatching your favorite series, we’re thrilled to see all those bright, smiling faces back in the halls!

As we kick off this month, get ready for a whirlwind of important events that will keep us all on our toes (and maybe even doing the cha-cha in our seats!). Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss certain opportunities.

Let’s make the remainder of this school year the best one yet, full of laughter, learning, and the occasional friendly competition. Here’s to new adventures and memories that will last a lifetime!

Sincerely,

Dr. Nuggud

JANUARY

15th - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

16th - End of 2nd Quarter

16th - Early Release - 11:35 AM

19th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

29th - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

29th - Group Picture Day

FEBRUARY

12th - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

12th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:00 PM

13th - Teacher In Service Day - No School

16th - Washington’s Birthday - No School

26th - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

• MAPS testing starts this week. As an incentive, the class that shows the most growth will either receive a donut, pizza, or ice cream party. There will be four winning classes, an ELA class and a Math class from each grade.

• Cell Phone Policy: Students will not be permitted to operate any personal electronic devices between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. without staff permission. First offense: Device confiscated and held in the office until the end of the day. Additional offenses: Parents pick up devices from the office after school for each occurrence. Electronic devices (Phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) can be used as “technology” for instructional purposes as determined by the classroom teacher. Devices should be put away during school hours. An announcement was made during 1st period to remind all students about the policy.

• The high school counseling department will be visiting Learwood on Wednesday, 1/14, at the start of 1st period to present our 8th graders with information about high school courses, so please be prepared for an announcement to bring students to the auditorium for that session.

Greetings!

All students who are interested in taking College Credit Plus courses next school year, please plan on attending the MANDATORY meeting at Avon Lake High School on January 6, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the PAC. A representative from Lorain County Community College will be presenting pertinent information about the program, requirements, and how to enroll. See you there!

Please contact me (Mr. Kaminski) if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT: This meeting is NOT for students currently enrolled in the program, only NEW students interested in participating for the 2026-2027 school year.

Thank you,

Avon Lake High School Guidance Team

Thanks,

Michael Kaminski

Guidance Counselor Chair

Avon Lake High School

440.933.8135 Option 3

On January 14th we will be having our 8th Grade Parent Night at 6:30 PM in the PAC. That morning we will be visiting Learwood to present to the 8th grade at 8:00 AM. Just wanted to keep all involved aware.

Please contact me (Mr. Kaminski) if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Avon Lake High School Guidance Team

Each year, 8th graders enter the VFW Patriot's Pen Essay contest. This year's Winners were:

• First Place: OLIVIA LEMMERBROCK
• Second Place: ANNIE MURRAY
• Third Place: DEVIN STOUT

Who says education does not pay? See the link below.

To all Learwood Gamers!

The Avon Lake High School eSports team would like to invite you to come to the High School on Wednesday, January 14th, afterschool for gaming, refreshments, and snacks. Member of the teams will be here to tell you about the team and answer questions. You can register for this at: tinyurl.com/alms-esports26.

Dr. Williams

Students and staff at Learwood hosted a brief, but commemorative ceremony in honor of the memory of those involved on the morning of December 7th, 1941, and the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Devoted members of the American Legion Post 211 were in attendance outside the main doors near the flagpoles and helped to create a solemn environment amidst the cold temperatures for those who stepped outside to participate in the activities. After descriptive remarks from Learwood 8th grader Mackenzie Kaple, who summarized the background of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, members of the 211 performed a 3-shot tribute, and listened to “Taps,” played on a trumpet. Though brief due to the cold temperatures, students and staff at Learwood, along with our friends at American Legion Post 211 made the most of this time, to bear remembrance to a meaningful and tragic day in American History. Thank you to all who attended and helped to organize this special event.