LMS Weekly Newsletter
May 10, 2026
Dear LMS Families,
Happy Mother's Day to all the mother and mother figures in our community - especially the teachers who have been called "mom" at least once!
Last week we finished our OSAS testing but we still have many students who need to finish one test or another - we will be pulling students this week 1-2 periods at a time. If you get an attendance alert, there is a chance we are behind on updating attendance; please just give us a call if you want double check.
While our pancake breakfast was a lot of fun and a big hit, many people were unable to make it. PTA and LMS staff are partnering to offer another evening to see the school and get your questions answered with a Q & A in the library on Monday, May 11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
There was a nationwide Canvas outage last week, so our progress reports are slightly delayed. You should be able to log in and see updated progress report grades by Wednesday morning. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.
Let's have a great week!
Warmly,
Rosemarie El Youssef
LMS Principal
A NOTE FROM SUN
LMS SUN Programs
Hello Lane SUN Families,
Reminder, SUN Spring Session started on Tuesday April 7th. Please check your emails for your children's after school schedules
Here are a few REMINDERS for afterschool programming:
If your child has a SUN class, they are expected to be in the cafeteria right after the bell rings. Any student who leaves the building will not be allowed to attend SUN for that day. UNLESS, there was an excused absence and the parent/guardian notified SUN Staff. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO TO DAIRY QUEEN OR SAWYERS BEFORE SUN STARTS.
Pick up time for SUN is 5:30pm.
Transportation check! Please look at your email for your childโs SUN schedule. In that email, I listed the transportation allowed for your child. PLEASE MAKE SURE STUDENTS AND ADULTS ARE ON THE SAME PAGE ABOUT THEIR TRANSPORTATION. Once students are released from SUN at 5:30pm, they are expected to know what the plan is whether they are walking home, catching the SUN activity BUS, or an adult is picking them up at the front of the school.
Afterschool attendance is important. 3 unexcused absences will result in dropping your child from the class. Please communicate with SUN Staff when your child is home sick or will need to miss SUN for the day.
Thank you all for reading through everything! See you all tomorrow!
Sincerely,
SUN Staff
PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR CHILD LMS SUNโs Expectations for Students and Families
Lane SUN is here to provide fun enrichment programs that are inclusive for all, while maintaining the safety for those who are participating. Therefore we have created some Lane SUN Expectations that all Students will need to follow.
Positive and Appropriate Language Use at all times.
Cell Phone Policy Use: Cell Phones are to be used before SUN programs, Breakfast/Lunch, and after SUN programs. Cell phones will remain on Silent during the SUN Program. Families are encouraged to contact the SUN Site Manager Chelsea Kimura 971-917-6285 or the SUN Site Assistant Will Grebner 503-896-1473 for emergencies during the SUN working hours.
Attendance Policy: If you need to leave the program early, you MUST have a parent/guardian permission & check out with a SUN staff before leaving. Students are to sign in and out with specific times of coming in and leaving the Lane SUN Program. This helps us to keep track of students and to let families know when students are leaving the program. If you are concerned about your studentโs attendance, please email the Lane SUN site manager Chelsea Kimura (Chelsea.kimura@portlandoregon.gov).
ZERO tolerance for bullying. Respect instructors and peers at all times to help maintain our SUN space to be inclusive and safe for all.
SUN Activity Bus Information
The activity bus will begin operating on the first day of programming. If you have selected the student discretion option, your student will be allowed to ride the activity bus home. Misbehavior may result in loss of bus privileges.
The bus usually leaves Lane at approximately 5:40 p.m. and ends its route at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The bus makes the following stops in this order:
1)Woodstock Elementary
2) SE Duke & SE 68th Ave
3) SE Duke & SE 76th Ave
4) Woodmere School
5) SE Woodstock & 86th Ave
6) Wattles Boys & Girls Club
7) SE 97th & SE Woodstock Blvd
8) SE 92nd & SE Tolman
9) Kelly School
10) SE 92nd & Crystal Springs Blvd
11) SE 92nd & SE Harney Ct
12) Aspen Summit Dr (Mt Scott Apts)
13) SE Flavel & SE 92nd Ave
14) SE Flavel & SE 84th
15) Whitman School
SUN After School Winter Term Schedule (Does not include Reap, Latino Network, Irco)
SUN Contact Information LMS SUN Site Manager: Chelsea Kimura LMS SUN Site Assistant: Will Grebner
PTA CORNER
PTA NEWS โ 5/10/2026
๐๏ธ KEY DATES
5/11 โ LMS PTA Incoming Family Info Night
5/13 โ PTA Dine Out at Double Mountain
5/19 โ PTA Game Night - Ultimate Frisbee at Lane Middle School
5/20 โ PTA General Meeting at Lane Middle School
๐INCOMING 6TH GRADE FAMILY INFO NIGHT
Incoming Lane families are invited to learn more about life at Lane Middle School!
Join us for a casual info session and Q&A with current students, families, and PTA members. This is a great chance to hear about the transition to middle school, ask questions, and connect with the Lane community. Whether you missed the first session in December or you want to learn more, weโd love to see you there!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/MvrLWJGabsBurWh16
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Monday, May 11
๐ 6:00โ7:00 PM
๐ Lane Middle School Library
๐ฅ ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAME NIGHT
Get ready to run, throw, and play! Join us for PTA Game Night on Tuesday, May 19 from 6โ7 PM for a fun evening of Ultimate Frisbee and community.
MAY PTA DINEOUT AT DOUBLE MOUNTAIN
Enjoy a meal at Double Mountain Woodstock Taproom on May 13 (11:30 AMโ9 PM) and support Lane PTA at the same time. 10% of dine-in sales will be donated โ thanks for helping support our school community!
๐ฃ NEXT PTA GENERAL MEETING
Are you interested in having a more active role in the LMS community? Join us for our final PTA General Meeting of the school year on Wednesday, May 20th, from 6โ7 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome โ kids included! Board games will be available for children who attend. We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, May 20
๐ 6:00โ7:00 PM
๐ Lane Middle School Library
If you have any questions or want to learn more about how families can be involved at Lane, feel free to reach out to board@lane-pta.org.
๐โโ๏ธFAMILY INTEREST SURVEY
LMS families help make the middle experience great for our students. There are so many ways you can choose to be involvedโfrom chaperoning a field trip to volunteering at a school event to helping with teacher appreciation. We encourage every family to complete the Family Interest Survey to share how you would like to engage in our school community: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1akaY98e8v3Au0Wqj4Rn1JlOc5nLjpTgX8RZPatP5n0qc9g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114327879795360635409
๐ด COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
We're in the process of organizing a community bike ride with Lane's main feeder elementary schools tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, at 10 a.m. Details are TBD, but if you are interested in learning more or joining the ride, please reach out to bikebus@lane-pta.org for updates.
๐ฃ SUPPORT THE LMS STUDENT STORE
At Lane Middle School, our reward system celebrates students who take initiative and live out our core values of being accountable, safe, and kind. When students demonstrate responsibility for their learning and actions, make choices that contribute to a safe and respectful environment, or go out of their way to show kindness to others, they earn โkeysโ as recognition for their positive impact. These keys serve as both encouragement and a tangible reminder that their actions matter. Students can save and spend their keys at our student store, choosing from a variety of fun and motivating items. This system not only reinforces positive behavior but also builds a school culture where accountability, safety, and kindness are seen, valued, and rewarded every day.
If you would like to help motivate our students and keep the school store stocked, you can find our Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VY1AQGAOY394?type=wishlist
โป๏ธ BOTTLEDROP โ EASY, ONGOING FUNDRAISER
Blue Bags are available:
At the school office
At PTA events
By emailing lanemspta@gmail.com
Fill them with your bottles and cans and return them to a BottleDrop redemption site (available at most grocery stores and BottleDrop locations). Funds are donated directly to Lane PTA.
๐งก PTA MEMBERSHIP
Renew your PTA membership for the 2025โ2026 school year here:
๐ https://www.oregonpta.org/membership/joinnow/12608704
๐ PTA LINKS
Join our email list or contact us at lanemspta@gmail.com
Important Dates Ahead
May
5/14 - Women in Trades Field Trip, Hammett and Macke
5/21 - 8th Grade to Bonneville Dam / SUN Spring Showcase
5/22 - 7th Grade Wildwood Field Trip
5/25 - Memorial Day/FURLOUGH DAY, no school, building closed
5/28 - Spring Concert, band and choir
June
6/2 - Staff Meeting, 9:30 a.m. start
6/4 - 8th Grade Promotion, Franklin High School Gym, 6 p.m.
6/5 - Last Day of School! End of Quarter 4
LMS Family Engagement Plan & Calendar