12/1 Basketball Home vs. East Buchanan 4:30
12/2 Basketball Home vs. North Platte 4:30
12/2 Grade cards sent home with kids
12/4 Basketball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
12/7 Basketball Home vs. Mid-Buchanan 4:30
12/8 Winter Concert
12/10 Basketball at Lawson 4:30
12/14 Basketball at Plattsburg 4:30
Sunday, November 29, 2009
News and Information 11/30
Food Pantry Benefits!
LMS is participating in two events to benefit our local food pantry. At last weeks early out we had a volleyball tournament as a fund-raiser. Students paid a dollar to play and a canned food item to watch. Staff members brought baked goods to sell to students throughout the day. Over $150 and several boxes of canned goods will be donated to the food pantry!
On Tuesday, December 1st our basketball teams will be playing East Buchanan at home with games beginning at 4:30. All gate receipts that evening will be donated to the food pantry by Lathrop R-II. Come out and support our teams as well as the food pantry!
Too Many Bags?
We are beginning to have problems with our students bringing bags and back packs to class with them. Our handbook states that they should be left in their lockers. This is so they are not clogging up the aisles in the classroom as well as for student safety. Our classrooms are just not that big and you never know what someone might have in his/her backpack. As of Monday, November 30th, we will not be allowing any bags, purses or backpacks big enough to hold a text book to be brought into the classrooms. These should be left in the student’s locker.
Progress #4
Last Wednesday was the end of our progress period 4. We will send grade cards home with kids on Wednesday, December 2nd.
LMS is participating in two events to benefit our local food pantry. At last weeks early out we had a volleyball tournament as a fund-raiser. Students paid a dollar to play and a canned food item to watch. Staff members brought baked goods to sell to students throughout the day. Over $150 and several boxes of canned goods will be donated to the food pantry!
On Tuesday, December 1st our basketball teams will be playing East Buchanan at home with games beginning at 4:30. All gate receipts that evening will be donated to the food pantry by Lathrop R-II. Come out and support our teams as well as the food pantry!
Too Many Bags?
We are beginning to have problems with our students bringing bags and back packs to class with them. Our handbook states that they should be left in their lockers. This is so they are not clogging up the aisles in the classroom as well as for student safety. Our classrooms are just not that big and you never know what someone might have in his/her backpack. As of Monday, November 30th, we will not be allowing any bags, purses or backpacks big enough to hold a text book to be brought into the classrooms. These should be left in the student’s locker.
Progress #4
Last Wednesday was the end of our progress period 4. We will send grade cards home with kids on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Calendar 11/23
11/23 Basketball Home vs. Lawson 4:30
11/24 Basketball at Polo 5:00
11/25 Early Dismiss at 11:30
11/25 End of Progress 5 grading period
12/1 Basketball Home vs. East Buchanan 4:30
12/2 Basketball Home vs. North Platte 4:30
12/2 Grade cards sent home with kids
12/4 Basketball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
11/24 Basketball at Polo 5:00
11/25 Early Dismiss at 11:30
11/25 End of Progress 5 grading period
12/1 Basketball Home vs. East Buchanan 4:30
12/2 Basketball Home vs. North Platte 4:30
12/2 Grade cards sent home with kids
12/4 Basketball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
Calendar 11/23
11/23 Basketball Home vs. Lawson 4:30
11/24 Basketball at Polo 5:00
11/25 Early Dismiss at 11:30
11/25 End of Progress 5 grading period
12/1 Basketball Home vs. East Buchanan 4:30
12/2 Basketball Home vs. North Platte 4:30
12/2 Grade cards sent home with kids
12/4 Basketball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
11/24 Basketball at Polo 5:00
11/25 Early Dismiss at 11:30
11/25 End of Progress 5 grading period
12/1 Basketball Home vs. East Buchanan 4:30
12/2 Basketball Home vs. North Platte 4:30
12/2 Grade cards sent home with kids
12/4 Basketball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
Weekly News 11/23
Early Out Wednesday the 25th
We will be dismissing at 11:30 on the 25th for Thanksgiving. We will not be having regular classes that day. Instead we will be having a volleyball tournament and bake sale to benefit the community food pantry. We will also be packaging the items that were contributed to be sent to our soldiers overseas and writing Christmas cards to soldiers.
Too Many Bags?
We are beginning to have problems with our students bringing bags and back packs to class with them. Our handbook states that they should be left in their lockers. This is so they are not clogging up the aisles in the classroom as well as for student safety. Our classrooms are just not that big and you never know what someone might have in his/her backpack. As of Monday, November 30th, we will not be allowing any bags, purses or backpacks big enough to hold a text book to be brought into the classrooms. These should be left in the student’s locker.
6th Grade MAP Rewards!
The 6th graders will be going bowling as a reward for their great MAP scores last spring on Monday the 23rd. Even though they are in our building, this trip is sponsored by Mr. Rardon and the Elementary.
Progress #5
The end of the next grade reporting period is Wednesday the 25th. We will send grade cards home with kids on Wednesday, December 2nd.
We will be dismissing at 11:30 on the 25th for Thanksgiving. We will not be having regular classes that day. Instead we will be having a volleyball tournament and bake sale to benefit the community food pantry. We will also be packaging the items that were contributed to be sent to our soldiers overseas and writing Christmas cards to soldiers.
Too Many Bags?
We are beginning to have problems with our students bringing bags and back packs to class with them. Our handbook states that they should be left in their lockers. This is so they are not clogging up the aisles in the classroom as well as for student safety. Our classrooms are just not that big and you never know what someone might have in his/her backpack. As of Monday, November 30th, we will not be allowing any bags, purses or backpacks big enough to hold a text book to be brought into the classrooms. These should be left in the student’s locker.
6th Grade MAP Rewards!
The 6th graders will be going bowling as a reward for their great MAP scores last spring on Monday the 23rd. Even though they are in our building, this trip is sponsored by Mr. Rardon and the Elementary.
Progress #5
The end of the next grade reporting period is Wednesday the 25th. We will send grade cards home with kids on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Calendar 11/16
11/16 Basketball at Orrick
11/17 Basketball at Plattsburg Tournament
11/18 Early Dismiss 1:10
11/19 or 11/20 Basketball at Plattsburg
11/25 Early Dismiss 11:30 Thanksgiving
11/17 Basketball at Plattsburg Tournament
11/18 Early Dismiss 1:10
11/19 or 11/20 Basketball at Plattsburg
11/25 Early Dismiss 11:30 Thanksgiving
Weekly News 11/16
District Honor Choir
Several of our middle school students participated in the Northwest District Honor Choir last Saturday at Maryville Middle School. The kids and sponsors Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Eggleston left at 6:30 Saturday morning and spent the day improving their singing skills before putting on a concert Saturday afternoon. Students participating this year were 8th graders were Ashlynne Branstetter, Annie Schmitz and Dylan Riffle, 7th Graders Laura Young and Misty Morrison and 6th Graders Maressa Fine, Allie Rooks, Sadie Adkins and Colton Cope.
Book Fair Stats
Our Bookfair totals are in! We sold almost $1000 worth of books and other items. Thank you and great job Mrs. McNellis!
Basketball Season Begins
Our basketball teams had their first games of the year last week. We were supposed to play on Tuesday but those games were moved to Thursday. Thursday’s games have been not yet been re-scheduled.
This week we play on Monday, Tuesday and either Thursday or Friday depending on Tuesday’s results.
Several of our middle school students participated in the Northwest District Honor Choir last Saturday at Maryville Middle School. The kids and sponsors Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Eggleston left at 6:30 Saturday morning and spent the day improving their singing skills before putting on a concert Saturday afternoon. Students participating this year were 8th graders were Ashlynne Branstetter, Annie Schmitz and Dylan Riffle, 7th Graders Laura Young and Misty Morrison and 6th Graders Maressa Fine, Allie Rooks, Sadie Adkins and Colton Cope.
Book Fair Stats
Our Bookfair totals are in! We sold almost $1000 worth of books and other items. Thank you and great job Mrs. McNellis!
Basketball Season Begins
Our basketball teams had their first games of the year last week. We were supposed to play on Tuesday but those games were moved to Thursday. Thursday’s games have been not yet been re-scheduled.
This week we play on Monday, Tuesday and either Thursday or Friday depending on Tuesday’s results.
Monday, November 9, 2009
LMS Bookfair!
LMS is having a bookfair beginning on November 9 and continuing through November 13th. Students will be able to browse and purchase books throughout the day. They can also make a wish list so parents could purchase books for them.
For more information check out this website:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lmsmules
For more information check out this website:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lmsmules
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Calendar 11/09
11/9 LMS Book Fair Begins
11/9 Pep Rally at 2:15
11/10 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/11 Veteran’s Day Assembly
11/12 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/16 Basketball Home vs. Orrick
11/17 Basketball at Plattsburg
11/9 Pep Rally at 2:15
11/10 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/11 Veteran’s Day Assembly
11/12 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/16 Basketball Home vs. Orrick
11/17 Basketball at Plattsburg
News 11/9
Basketball Season Begins
Our first basketball games are this week in the North Platte Tournament (Dearborn) We will play Tuesday and then Thursday. This is one of the two tournaments we play in, next week we play in the Plattsburg Tournament. We also play Monday at home against Orrick. Wish us luck! We are having a pep rally Monday the 9th at 2:15. Parents are welcome to attend as always.
Security System
Student safety is always one of our biggest concerns. We recently installed a new security system and it is finally up and running. All doors are locked during the school day and you need to press the silver button to call the office. Once identified, the door will be unlocked for you to enter. We have also installed video cameras that record 24/7 in the hallways, cafeteria, gym and outside the South doors.
Support our Troops
In honor of Veteran’s Day our seminar teams are having a contest this week to see which one can collect the most non-perishable items to send to our troops over seas. They need everyday items such as, batteries, socks, jerky, pop-tarts, gum, toothpaste, snacks, baby-wipes, playing cards, new/used DVD’s and anything else you would want to give. Please send the items to school with your child or contact Mrs. O’Connor.
Veteran’s Day Assembly
We are having a Veteran’s Day Assembly on Wednesday at 2:00 in our Performing Arts Center. Students can invite any and all Veterans that they know to attend. Parents are welcome to attend too.
Our first basketball games are this week in the North Platte Tournament (Dearborn) We will play Tuesday and then Thursday. This is one of the two tournaments we play in, next week we play in the Plattsburg Tournament. We also play Monday at home against Orrick. Wish us luck! We are having a pep rally Monday the 9th at 2:15. Parents are welcome to attend as always.
Security System
Student safety is always one of our biggest concerns. We recently installed a new security system and it is finally up and running. All doors are locked during the school day and you need to press the silver button to call the office. Once identified, the door will be unlocked for you to enter. We have also installed video cameras that record 24/7 in the hallways, cafeteria, gym and outside the South doors.
Support our Troops
In honor of Veteran’s Day our seminar teams are having a contest this week to see which one can collect the most non-perishable items to send to our troops over seas. They need everyday items such as, batteries, socks, jerky, pop-tarts, gum, toothpaste, snacks, baby-wipes, playing cards, new/used DVD’s and anything else you would want to give. Please send the items to school with your child or contact Mrs. O’Connor.
Veteran’s Day Assembly
We are having a Veteran’s Day Assembly on Wednesday at 2:00 in our Performing Arts Center. Students can invite any and all Veterans that they know to attend. Parents are welcome to attend too.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Calendar 11/2
11/4 Early Dismiss 1:10
11/6 Dance 7-10
11/9 LMS Book Fair Begins
11/10 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:3011/12 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/6 Dance 7-10
11/9 LMS Book Fair Begins
11/10 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:3011/12 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
Weekly News 11/02
Eighth Grade Explore Test
Eighth graders will be taking the Explore test this week. This is a pre-ACT type assessment meant to help students with their career interests and get an idea of their possible ACT score. We will be giving this assessment during our Social Studies and P.E. classes.
Cobras Win Door Decorating
The “Cobras” seminar team (Mrs. Spurgeon’s Seminar) was the winner of the Red Ribbon Week door decoration contest. You may remember that they won the dodgeball tournament back in August too. What a well rounded bunch!
Dance 11/6
We have our second dance this Friday night from 7 – 10. No jeans, shorts or t-shirts will be allowed at this dance. The kids need to dress up a little bit! Parents are welcome to attend.
Security System
Student safety is always one of our biggest concerns. We recently installed a new security system and it is finally up and running. All doors are locked during the school day and you need to press the silver button to call the office. Once identified, the door will be unlocked for you to enter. We have also installed video cameras that record 24/7 in the hallways, cafeteria, gym and outside the South doors.
Eighth graders will be taking the Explore test this week. This is a pre-ACT type assessment meant to help students with their career interests and get an idea of their possible ACT score. We will be giving this assessment during our Social Studies and P.E. classes.
Cobras Win Door Decorating
The “Cobras” seminar team (Mrs. Spurgeon’s Seminar) was the winner of the Red Ribbon Week door decoration contest. You may remember that they won the dodgeball tournament back in August too. What a well rounded bunch!
Dance 11/6
We have our second dance this Friday night from 7 – 10. No jeans, shorts or t-shirts will be allowed at this dance. The kids need to dress up a little bit! Parents are welcome to attend.
Security System
Student safety is always one of our biggest concerns. We recently installed a new security system and it is finally up and running. All doors are locked during the school day and you need to press the silver button to call the office. Once identified, the door will be unlocked for you to enter. We have also installed video cameras that record 24/7 in the hallways, cafeteria, gym and outside the South doors.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Calendar 10/26
10/27 Drug Free Presentation by the Harlem Knights 2:00
11/4 Early Dismiss 1:10
11/6 Dance 7-10
11/9 LMS Book Fair Begins
11/10 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/12 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/4 Early Dismiss 1:10
11/6 Dance 7-10
11/9 LMS Book Fair Begins
11/10 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
11/12 Basketball at North Platte 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
Weekly News 10/26
We found out last week that our Lathrop R-II School District is Accredited with Distinction in Performance for the third year in a row! This is based totally on school performance data from many areas including MAP Scores, ACT Scores, Attendance and others. With your help, Lathrop R-II is doing a fantastic job!
Parent-Teacher Conferences went very well last Thursday with approximately 67% or our parents attending despite the poor weather and illness. Student performance the first quarter was super! Only 4.7% of grades were D’s of F’s. That is the best percentage ever for first quarter! 83% of grades were A’s and B’s which is awesome! Thanks to all parents for keeping their kids motivated and focused on academic achievement! We really appreciate all of your support!
Just so you know, parents are invited to everything we do. We sometimes forget to invite you, but you can show up at any of our school-wide events. We welcome your input at all times.
We have another assembly scheduled for this week. The Harlem Rockets are in town for a basketball game against some of Lathrop’s staff members Tuesday night at 7:00. They will do a drug-free assembly for us Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in our gym. Parents are welcome to attend!
We only had four dads at our first Watch DOGS meeting. There were two others who had been to the high school training so I excused them from seeing the presentation again. We are anxious to get some Dads Of Great Students into our building. If you couldn’t make it but still would like to participate please contact Mr. Fine at 528-7600 or email me at cfine@lathrop.k12.mo.us.
The Eighth Grade Boys Football team ended up tying with Lawson Tuesday which also means they tied for the Conference Title! Two years in a row for that group, great job boys and coaches Haahr, Gordon and Pritchett!
Parent-Teacher Conferences went very well last Thursday with approximately 67% or our parents attending despite the poor weather and illness. Student performance the first quarter was super! Only 4.7% of grades were D’s of F’s. That is the best percentage ever for first quarter! 83% of grades were A’s and B’s which is awesome! Thanks to all parents for keeping their kids motivated and focused on academic achievement! We really appreciate all of your support!
Just so you know, parents are invited to everything we do. We sometimes forget to invite you, but you can show up at any of our school-wide events. We welcome your input at all times.
We have another assembly scheduled for this week. The Harlem Rockets are in town for a basketball game against some of Lathrop’s staff members Tuesday night at 7:00. They will do a drug-free assembly for us Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in our gym. Parents are welcome to attend!
We only had four dads at our first Watch DOGS meeting. There were two others who had been to the high school training so I excused them from seeing the presentation again. We are anxious to get some Dads Of Great Students into our building. If you couldn’t make it but still would like to participate please contact Mr. Fine at 528-7600 or email me at cfine@lathrop.k12.mo.us.
The Eighth Grade Boys Football team ended up tying with Lawson Tuesday which also means they tied for the Conference Title! Two years in a row for that group, great job boys and coaches Haahr, Gordon and Pritchett!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Calendar 10/19
10/19 Girls Basketball Practice Starts
10/20 LMS to LHS for Drug Free Assembly 8:30
10/20 Football at Lawson 5:00
10/21 Boys Basketball Practice Starts
10/22 Early Dismiss 11:30
10/22 Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 – 8:00
10/22 Watch DOGS Meeting/Pizza 7:00
10/23 No School
10/27 Drug Free Presentation by the Harlem Knights 2:00
10/20 LMS to LHS for Drug Free Assembly 8:30
10/20 Football at Lawson 5:00
10/21 Boys Basketball Practice Starts
10/22 Early Dismiss 11:30
10/22 Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 – 8:00
10/22 Watch DOGS Meeting/Pizza 7:00
10/23 No School
10/27 Drug Free Presentation by the Harlem Knights 2:00
Weekly News 10/19
This week is Red Ribbon Week. Our teams will be decorating classroom doors on Monday during seminar. Tuesday we are going to the high school for a drug-free assembly from 8:30- 9:30. There are many other activities going on this week to promote safe and drug free schools.
Thursday the 22nd is an early dismissal for the kids at 11:30 and then Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 1:00 to 8:00 Thursday evening. All teachers will be in the gymnasium for conferences. We hope everyone can take time out of their busy schedules to come up and visit with us. Don’t forget no school on Friday!
We are having an informational meeting for our middle school Watch DOGS program on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. We will have some pizza and discuss the program for all of the male role models of our students that might be interested in spending a day at LMS ensuring the safety of our kids! Please RSVP to 528-7600 or email me at cfine@lathrop.k12.mo.us.
We had our first big Renaissance Rewards day of the year on Friday. The gold card students went on a field trip to the College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center. Even though we didn’t dress appropriately for all of the activity, everyone had a great time. The other groups rewards involved activities at our school including movies, free time and, as always…food!
Volleyball season is officially over and footballs last game is Tuesday the 20th at Lawson. The eighth grade boys are going for back to back undefeated seasons and an unofficial conference championship. Basketball practice starts Monday, 10/19 for the girls and all boys on Wednesday, 10/21. Our first basketball games are at North Platte on 11/10.
Thursday the 22nd is an early dismissal for the kids at 11:30 and then Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 1:00 to 8:00 Thursday evening. All teachers will be in the gymnasium for conferences. We hope everyone can take time out of their busy schedules to come up and visit with us. Don’t forget no school on Friday!
We are having an informational meeting for our middle school Watch DOGS program on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. We will have some pizza and discuss the program for all of the male role models of our students that might be interested in spending a day at LMS ensuring the safety of our kids! Please RSVP to 528-7600 or email me at cfine@lathrop.k12.mo.us.
We had our first big Renaissance Rewards day of the year on Friday. The gold card students went on a field trip to the College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center. Even though we didn’t dress appropriately for all of the activity, everyone had a great time. The other groups rewards involved activities at our school including movies, free time and, as always…food!
Volleyball season is officially over and footballs last game is Tuesday the 20th at Lawson. The eighth grade boys are going for back to back undefeated seasons and an unofficial conference championship. Basketball practice starts Monday, 10/19 for the girls and all boys on Wednesday, 10/21. Our first basketball games are at North Platte on 11/10.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Calendar 10/12/09
10/13 Volleyball Home vs. Smithville 4:30
10/14 Early Dismiss 1:10
10/15 Football at Plattsburg 5:00
10/15 Volleyball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
10/15 BB Practice Starts for Non-Football Players 3:15
10/16 End of the First Quarter
10/19 Girls Basketball Starts 3:15
10/20 Football at Lawson 5:00
10/22 Early Dismiss at 11:30
10/22 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00 – 8:00
10/23 No School
10/14 Early Dismiss 1:10
10/15 Football at Plattsburg 5:00
10/15 Volleyball Home vs. West Platte 4:30
10/15 BB Practice Starts for Non-Football Players 3:15
10/16 End of the First Quarter
10/19 Girls Basketball Starts 3:15
10/20 Football at Lawson 5:00
10/22 Early Dismiss at 11:30
10/22 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00 – 8:00
10/23 No School
Weekly News 10/12/09
The 7th Grade will be going to their EmPowerU training on Thursday. This is a service learning project coordinated by Mr. Lewis and Ms. Jones. It looks like it will be an excellent program to get our kids more involved in the community.
Friday is the end of the first quarter of our school year. Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 22nd from 1:00 to 8:00. This also means no school on October 23rd.
We are kicking off our Watch DOGS Program on October 22nd with a 7:00 pizza meeting for all interested fathers, step-fathers and male role models of our students. Please RSVP to 528-7600 or by email to cfine@lathrop.k12.mo.us.
Football and Volleyball are down to their final week of games. Volleyball is done this Thursday and Football is over Tuesday the 20th. Basketball practices begin on the 15th for boys not playing football and on the 19th for the girls.
Friday is the end of the first quarter of our school year. Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 22nd from 1:00 to 8:00. This also means no school on October 23rd.
We are kicking off our Watch DOGS Program on October 22nd with a 7:00 pizza meeting for all interested fathers, step-fathers and male role models of our students. Please RSVP to 528-7600 or by email to cfine@lathrop.k12.mo.us.
Football and Volleyball are down to their final week of games. Volleyball is done this Thursday and Football is over Tuesday the 20th. Basketball practices begin on the 15th for boys not playing football and on the 19th for the girls.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Calendar Week of 10/5
10/5 Volleyball at Lawson 4:30
10/8 Volleyball Home vs. Mid-Buchanan 4:30
10/8 Football Home vs. Mid-Buchanan 5:00
10/9 Sixth Grade to Fall Festival 10:30 - 1:30
Planning Ahead:
10/14 Early Dismiss at 1:10
10/22 Early Dismiss at 11:30
10/22 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 8:00
10/8 Volleyball Home vs. Mid-Buchanan 4:30
10/8 Football Home vs. Mid-Buchanan 5:00
10/9 Sixth Grade to Fall Festival 10:30 - 1:30
Planning Ahead:
10/14 Early Dismiss at 1:10
10/22 Early Dismiss at 11:30
10/22 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 8:00
Weekly News 10/5/09
After a wild and crazy homecoming week, our second full week of school went very well. We sent our second progress reports home withh the kids last week. Most of the kids have been shown their MAP Test results and were given those to take home as well. If you haven't seen the progress report or the MAP results, please call us so we can get them to you.
All of our volleyball and football teams have been experiencing success. The football teams are a combined 5 and 1. Our volleyball teams are a combined 10 and 8. The Seventh Grade Volleyball Team played very well Saturday at the Plattsburg Tournament placing 2nd out of 8 teams. Congrats to all of our teams! All teams have only about two and a half weeks of play remaining and then it's on to basketball season!
We're looking forward to another full week of school this week! The only big thing going on is the sixth grade field trip to the Living History Festival. We are very fortunate to have this type of activity available in Lathrop.
Have a great week!
All of our volleyball and football teams have been experiencing success. The football teams are a combined 5 and 1. Our volleyball teams are a combined 10 and 8. The Seventh Grade Volleyball Team played very well Saturday at the Plattsburg Tournament placing 2nd out of 8 teams. Congrats to all of our teams! All teams have only about two and a half weeks of play remaining and then it's on to basketball season!
We're looking forward to another full week of school this week! The only big thing going on is the sixth grade field trip to the Living History Festival. We are very fortunate to have this type of activity available in Lathrop.
Have a great week!
6th Grade to Living History Festival
Our sixth grade will be going to the Lathrop Living History Festival on Friday, October 9th. We will leave at about 10:30 and return at 1:30. We will be eating lunch there so students will need to bring a lunch, eat a school lunch, or bring money to purchase something up there. Permission slips need to be returned by October 7th.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Calendar Week of 9/29
9/30 Blood Drive in PAC 3:00 - 7:00
10/1 Volleyball at Plattsburg 4:30
10/1 Football at West Platte 5:00
10/3 Volleyball Tourn at Plattsburg 7th at 8:00 a.m., 8th at 11:30
10/5 8th Volleyball at Lawson 4:30
10/1 Volleyball at Plattsburg 4:30
10/1 Football at West Platte 5:00
10/3 Volleyball Tourn at Plattsburg 7th at 8:00 a.m., 8th at 11:30
10/5 8th Volleyball at Lawson 4:30
Weekly News 9/28
We had a great time at the homecoming activities last week. We apprecaite the H.S. allowing us to come up for the pep rally. I know the kids enjoyed it.
Our football and volleyball teams both had success last week! We don't have very many students participating but they are having good time.
The seventh grade field trip to the Empower Plant in St. Joseph has been post-poned to October 15. The students will be placed in groups based upon an interest inventory then asked to plan and implement a community service project. Mr. Lewis is running this program through his 7th grade civics classes.
We are hosting a Red-Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday the 30th. Call Karissa Hall at 528-7736 to reserve your time between 3:00 and 7:00. We are almost full!
Our football and volleyball teams both had success last week! We don't have very many students participating but they are having good time.
The seventh grade field trip to the Empower Plant in St. Joseph has been post-poned to October 15. The students will be placed in groups based upon an interest inventory then asked to plan and implement a community service project. Mr. Lewis is running this program through his 7th grade civics classes.
We are hosting a Red-Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday the 30th. Call Karissa Hall at 528-7736 to reserve your time between 3:00 and 7:00. We are almost full!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday Night Wins!
Both volleyball teams won tonight at Trenton and both football teams beat East Buchanan at home! Great Day to be a Mule!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Calendar 9/21
9/22 Volleyball at North Platte 4:30
9/23 Early Dismiss 1:05
9/24 Volleyball at Trenton 5:00
9/24 Football Home vs. East Buchanan 5:00
9/25 Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade starting at Noon
9/23 Early Dismiss 1:05
9/24 Volleyball at Trenton 5:00
9/24 Football Home vs. East Buchanan 5:00
9/25 Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade starting at Noon
Weekly News 9/21
We won two football games last week, one game 2-0 and the other 48-0. 5th/6th grade team won this weekend as well. All three teams are unbeaten! Great job boys!
The volleyball girls opened up play this weekend in the West Platte Tournament. They played very hard and won some games. Most of the teams there had already played games and their experience showed.
The football teams play at home again Thursday starting at 5:00 and the volleyball teams play on Tuesday at North Platte at 4:30. Come out and support our kids!
Before our pep rally Wednesday, we had our PTO fundraiser kick-off. All of our kids are now out trying to sell cookie dough and other items to help support our academic needs.
The Middle School and the Elementary are sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 30th, from 3:00 – 7:00 in our Performing Arts Center. Please call Karissa Hall, the Elementary Nurse, at 528-7736 to set up a time to help save a life!
This week is our spirit week to go along with the high school homecoming. We have different dress-up days during the week and ending with us attending the Homecoming Pep Rally at the high school on Friday. We will eat lunch early and leave for the high school at 11:35. We will return to the middle school then walk up to the parade. If your child is going to participate in the parade, you will need to come in and sign him/her out of school.
The volleyball girls opened up play this weekend in the West Platte Tournament. They played very hard and won some games. Most of the teams there had already played games and their experience showed.
The football teams play at home again Thursday starting at 5:00 and the volleyball teams play on Tuesday at North Platte at 4:30. Come out and support our kids!
Before our pep rally Wednesday, we had our PTO fundraiser kick-off. All of our kids are now out trying to sell cookie dough and other items to help support our academic needs.
The Middle School and the Elementary are sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 30th, from 3:00 – 7:00 in our Performing Arts Center. Please call Karissa Hall, the Elementary Nurse, at 528-7736 to set up a time to help save a life!
This week is our spirit week to go along with the high school homecoming. We have different dress-up days during the week and ending with us attending the Homecoming Pep Rally at the high school on Friday. We will eat lunch early and leave for the high school at 11:35. We will return to the middle school then walk up to the parade. If your child is going to participate in the parade, you will need to come in and sign him/her out of school.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Football Results 9/17
Seventh Grade boys won 2-0, yes 2. Just one lone safety scored in this game. At least it was by us. Our offense will need to improve but....
The 8th graders showed plenty of offense beating Mid-Buc by a score of 48-0 with a running clock the entire 4th quarter.
Great games!
The 8th graders showed plenty of offense beating Mid-Buc by a score of 48-0 with a running clock the entire 4th quarter.
Great games!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Calendar 9/15
9/16 Pep Rally 2:15
9/17 Football Game Home 5:00
9/19 Volleyball at West Platte 9:00 a.m.
9/21 Football, Volleyball and Cheer Pictures 3:00
9/22 Volleyball at North Platte 4:30
9/23 Early Dismiss 1:05
9/24 Football Home 5:00
9/24 Volleyball at Trenton 5:00
9/17 Football Game Home 5:00
9/19 Volleyball at West Platte 9:00 a.m.
9/21 Football, Volleyball and Cheer Pictures 3:00
9/22 Volleyball at North Platte 4:30
9/23 Early Dismiss 1:05
9/24 Football Home 5:00
9/24 Volleyball at Trenton 5:00
Blood Drive!
The Middle School and the Elementary are sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00 – 7:00 in our Performing Arts Center. Please call Karissa Hall, the Elementary Nurse at 528-7736 to set up a time. The Red Cross will be making a presentation to our kids on Wednesday the 16th about this event.
Current News 09/15
The dance Friday night was super! The kids were well-behaved as usual and I think everyone had a great time. The sixth graders seemed to have the most fun of any of the groups!
Monday the 14th we didn’t have school so that the teachers could go to our annual KCI Conference Teacher In-Service. We had a great motivational speaker to start off with then went to different break-out sessions. There were many different sessions for the teachers to choose from, all aimed at improving our instruction. We all learned a lot!
This week we have several “firsts”. Our first pep rally is Wednesday the 16th beginning at about 2:15. Our first football game is Thursday the 17th at home beginning at 5:00 and our first volleyball game is Saturday at West Platte, 9:00 a.m. Should make for another exciting week!
We aren’t trying to be nosy…but our Clinton County Health Department is asking for our help in tracking illness county wide. When a student is absent, we are supposed to inquire about the type of illness. So if you say your child is sick, please don’t be offended or surprised when we try to get a few more specifics. We thank you for your understanding in this situation.
Just a reminder that Parents are more than welcome to attend any of our events. We often forget to make direct invitations, but please feel free to attend pep rallies, assemblies, dances, etc. We love to have you around, and although your kids might not admit it, they do too!
Monday the 14th we didn’t have school so that the teachers could go to our annual KCI Conference Teacher In-Service. We had a great motivational speaker to start off with then went to different break-out sessions. There were many different sessions for the teachers to choose from, all aimed at improving our instruction. We all learned a lot!
This week we have several “firsts”. Our first pep rally is Wednesday the 16th beginning at about 2:15. Our first football game is Thursday the 17th at home beginning at 5:00 and our first volleyball game is Saturday at West Platte, 9:00 a.m. Should make for another exciting week!
We aren’t trying to be nosy…but our Clinton County Health Department is asking for our help in tracking illness county wide. When a student is absent, we are supposed to inquire about the type of illness. So if you say your child is sick, please don’t be offended or surprised when we try to get a few more specifics. We thank you for your understanding in this situation.
Just a reminder that Parents are more than welcome to attend any of our events. We often forget to make direct invitations, but please feel free to attend pep rallies, assemblies, dances, etc. We love to have you around, and although your kids might not admit it, they do too!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Calendar Week of 9/8
9/9 Progress Reports sent home with students.
9/11 Dance 7 – 10 p.m
9/14 No School
9/16 Pep Rally 2:15
9/17 Football Home 5:00
9/19 Volleyball at West Platte 9:00 a.m
9/11 Dance 7 – 10 p.m
9/14 No School
9/16 Pep Rally 2:15
9/17 Football Home 5:00
9/19 Volleyball at West Platte 9:00 a.m
Weekly News 9/8/09
We held Student Council speeches and elections last Friday. The students did an excellent job presenting their speeches in front of the entire student body. Josh Hartzell was voted President, Duke Allen Vice-President, Emily Brunner Secretary, Dakota Stubler Treasurer and Steven Wilson is the Reporter.
Class Representatives were voted on today. I'll put the results in as soon as we release them.
Last Friday was the end of our first progress period. Teachers were supposed to have grades finished today and we are hoping to send them home Wednesday. Be on the lookout for them! You should also be getting a phone call from the teacher if your child has a D or and F. Be prepared to give us some of your thoughts on how to help your child.
Just FYI we have 182 students in grades 6 -8. 72 in 6th, 57 in 7th and 53 in 8th.
A short week this week and no school Monday the 14th means a short week next week too.
Class Representatives were voted on today. I'll put the results in as soon as we release them.
Last Friday was the end of our first progress period. Teachers were supposed to have grades finished today and we are hoping to send them home Wednesday. Be on the lookout for them! You should also be getting a phone call from the teacher if your child has a D or and F. Be prepared to give us some of your thoughts on how to help your child.
Just FYI we have 182 students in grades 6 -8. 72 in 6th, 57 in 7th and 53 in 8th.
A short week this week and no school Monday the 14th means a short week next week too.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Calendar Week of 8/31
9/2 Early Dismiss 1:10
9/7 No School Labor Day
9/14 No School - Teacher In-Service
9/16 Football /Volleyball Pep Rally 2:15
9/17 Football 5:00
9/19 Volleyball at West Platte 9:00 a.m.
9/7 No School Labor Day
9/14 No School - Teacher In-Service
9/16 Football /Volleyball Pep Rally 2:15
9/17 Football 5:00
9/19 Volleyball at West Platte 9:00 a.m.
Weekly News 08/31
Our first full week went very well. Thanks to everyone for helping us get off to a great start.
We finally received the majority of our student ID cards last week. We made temporary cards for everyone else. Everyone that earned a color sticker in grades 7 – 8 should have one on his/her card now. This means we can get started with our Renaissance Rewards Program. There is more information about this in the handbook.
As a reminder, we do serve breakfast. We haven’t had a very good participation rate so far. Maybe that just means all of you are eating breakfast at home with your kids. That is good too!
We will soon be looking for some “DOGS”. (Dads Of Great Students) This is a program that gets dads into our schools on a regular basis. Please be on the look out for more information.
Last year our average MAP test scores ranked 7.8 out of 13 conference and area schools. This year our average rank was 5th! More good news for LMS!
We moved our dance from last Friday, the 28th to Friday, September 11 because of a home football game conflict.
To keep more up-to-date and informed about LMS please sign-up to be a follower of this web site. You will then get an e-mail every time we update it. The same is true for our homework blog: http://www.lmshomework.blogspot.com/.
We finally received the majority of our student ID cards last week. We made temporary cards for everyone else. Everyone that earned a color sticker in grades 7 – 8 should have one on his/her card now. This means we can get started with our Renaissance Rewards Program. There is more information about this in the handbook.
As a reminder, we do serve breakfast. We haven’t had a very good participation rate so far. Maybe that just means all of you are eating breakfast at home with your kids. That is good too!
We will soon be looking for some “DOGS”. (Dads Of Great Students) This is a program that gets dads into our schools on a regular basis. Please be on the look out for more information.
Last year our average MAP test scores ranked 7.8 out of 13 conference and area schools. This year our average rank was 5th! More good news for LMS!
We moved our dance from last Friday, the 28th to Friday, September 11 because of a home football game conflict.
To keep more up-to-date and informed about LMS please sign-up to be a follower of this web site. You will then get an e-mail every time we update it. The same is true for our homework blog: http://www.lmshomework.blogspot.com/.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dance Re-Scheduled to 9/11
Due to a conflict with our High School Football's home opener, we are moving our dance to September 11, 2009.
News 8/24
Our first week is going great! Students and Staff are back into a rhythm and all things are running smooth.
One of our goals is to increase our character education program. This would include decreasing the amount of bullying and harassing. We believe that getting our kids working with each other more closely will help improve these things.
To that end, we started our first couple of days with a lot of team building activities based upon our seminar teams. Each group of seminar kids had to come up with a team mascot. We then had a dodgeball tournament with the seminar classes as the teams. The Cobras came all the way back from the loser’s bracket to defeat the Anaconda/Gecco team for the championship. The Fighting Armadillos took the sixth grade championship and third place overall!
Preliminary MAP Test results are in and LMS did fantastic. Six of seven classes improved their scores over last year’s test. We also beat Plattsburg’s scores in six of seven areas. (We have a running bet with them involving a travelling trophy!) All of our scores were better than the state average too. Last year was just a super year all around!!
We are moving our first dance from this Friday the 28th to September 11th. We sure want everyone to come out for the first H.S. Football game on Friday so we don’t want to have a conflict with our dance.
All four of our student restrooms have been renovated and are completely touchless. They look great!
Thanks to all of you for helping us get our new year off to a great start. It is our sincere hope to work closely with you to make this year even better than last year for all of our kids!
One of our goals is to increase our character education program. This would include decreasing the amount of bullying and harassing. We believe that getting our kids working with each other more closely will help improve these things.
To that end, we started our first couple of days with a lot of team building activities based upon our seminar teams. Each group of seminar kids had to come up with a team mascot. We then had a dodgeball tournament with the seminar classes as the teams. The Cobras came all the way back from the loser’s bracket to defeat the Anaconda/Gecco team for the championship. The Fighting Armadillos took the sixth grade championship and third place overall!
Preliminary MAP Test results are in and LMS did fantastic. Six of seven classes improved their scores over last year’s test. We also beat Plattsburg’s scores in six of seven areas. (We have a running bet with them involving a travelling trophy!) All of our scores were better than the state average too. Last year was just a super year all around!!
We are moving our first dance from this Friday the 28th to September 11th. We sure want everyone to come out for the first H.S. Football game on Friday so we don’t want to have a conflict with our dance.
All four of our student restrooms have been renovated and are completely touchless. They look great!
Thanks to all of you for helping us get our new year off to a great start. It is our sincere hope to work closely with you to make this year even better than last year for all of our kids!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation will be Monday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. 6th Grade students and their parents should make plans to attend.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Registration for 2009-2010
Registration for next year will be on Wednesday, August 5th! The letter we sent home in May stated the date would be on Thursday the 6th but we had to move it to the 5th for a couple of reasons.
The 8th grade should come between 8:30 and 10:30, 7th grade from 10:3-12:30 and the 6th grade from 1:30 to 3:00.
We will be taking school pictures that day too, so make sure you dress appropriately!
See you then!
The 8th grade should come between 8:30 and 10:30, 7th grade from 10:3-12:30 and the 6th grade from 1:30 to 3:00.
We will be taking school pictures that day too, so make sure you dress appropriately!
See you then!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Summer School Begins June 1
Summer School starts Monday! If you haven't signed up, you can still come, just show up Monday morning before 8:00 a.m. Summer School runs from 8 - 3:25 Monday through Thursday. See you then!
Friday, May 22, 2009
2009-2010 School Year
I know we just started summer vacation but here at school we've already begun working on and thinking about next year.
Students have already filled out their course requests for next year and we are starting to build a schedule to meet as many needs as possible.
Enrollment Day will be Wednesday, August 5th. (This date has changed from the 6th!) 8th grade from 8:30 - 10:30, 7th grade from 10:30 - 12:30 and 6th grade from 1:30 - 3:00.
We will take school pictures, assign lockers and do some health screenings that day as well as get schedules.
We have a sixth grade orientation night set for Thursday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. (This is a date change!) We hope to be able to answer questions and help our sixth graders get off to a great start.
As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call!
Students have already filled out their course requests for next year and we are starting to build a schedule to meet as many needs as possible.
Enrollment Day will be Wednesday, August 5th. (This date has changed from the 6th!) 8th grade from 8:30 - 10:30, 7th grade from 10:30 - 12:30 and 6th grade from 1:30 - 3:00.
We will take school pictures, assign lockers and do some health screenings that day as well as get schedules.
We have a sixth grade orientation night set for Thursday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. (This is a date change!) We hope to be able to answer questions and help our sixth graders get off to a great start.
As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call!
Grade Cards Mailed
All of the teachers have their grades completed now so we expect we will be mailing them home Friday the 22nd. Several students owe us money or a book so if you don't get a grade card by Tuesday, you should probably call or stop in to see if your child owes us something.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
MAP Rewards Movie Trip
During our MAP Testing teachers used a rubric to rate students behavior, attitude and effort during the testing sessions. Those that scored 75% or better were rewarded with trip to the movies in Cameron today. We got to choose between Monsters vs. Aliens, X-Men, and Star Trek. We had a great time!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Academic Awards Ceremony
We will be presenting our Academic Awards on Wednesday, May 20th beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center. So far we have printed more awards certificates than ever! Parents are invited to attend. It will probably last until 10:00. This is also the last day of school with an 11:30 dismissal!
Attendance Rewards Field Trip
124 Students that have had 96% or better attendance and fewer than seven tardies will be rewarded with a field trip to the North Kansas City Community Center on Thursday, May 14th.
The students will be able to swim, play volleyball, basketball, and climb a rock wall. We are leaving at 8:30 and will return before 3:00. Permission slips are required.
This is our way of thanking students that have had above average attendance.
The students will be able to swim, play volleyball, basketball, and climb a rock wall. We are leaving at 8:30 and will return before 3:00. Permission slips are required.
Summer School 2009
Sign-ups for summer school have begun. Each child was given a form to take home ( I doubt if many of those made it home :) ). These forms are due back in by April 3rd. If you didn't get one please let us know.
Summer school will begin on June 1, run four days a week and end on Thursday, July 2.
If you have questions give us a call! 528-7600.
Summer school will begin on June 1, run four days a week and end on Thursday, July 2.
If you have questions give us a call! 528-7600.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
LMS Events week of 5/11
5/11 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
5/13 Renaissance Rewards Day
5/14 Attendance Rewards to NKC Community Center
5/15 Athletic Awards 6:00 p.m.
5/15 LMS Dance 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
5/19 MAP Rewards Movie Trip to Cameron
5/20 Academic Awards 8:30 a.m.
5/20 Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
6/2 Summer School Starts
5/13 Renaissance Rewards Day
5/14 Attendance Rewards to NKC Community Center
5/15 Athletic Awards 6:00 p.m.
5/15 LMS Dance 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
5/19 MAP Rewards Movie Trip to Cameron
5/20 Academic Awards 8:30 a.m.
5/20 Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
6/2 Summer School Starts
Sunday, May 3, 2009
LMS Calendar Week of 5/4
5/4 Track at Plattsburg 4:00
5/5 7th and 8th Music Program 7:00 p.m. PAC
5/6 Early Dismiss 11:30 for Teacher In-Service
5/8 Track at North Platte 4:00
5/11 School Board Meeting 7:00
5/13 Renaissance Rewards Day
5/15 Athletic Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
5/15 LMS Dance 7:00 - 10:00
5/20 Academic Awards Ceremony 8:30 a.m. in the PAC.
5/20 Last Day of School 11:30 Dismiss
5/5 7th and 8th Music Program 7:00 p.m. PAC
5/6 Early Dismiss 11:30 for Teacher In-Service
5/8 Track at North Platte 4:00
5/11 School Board Meeting 7:00
5/13 Renaissance Rewards Day
5/15 Athletic Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
5/15 LMS Dance 7:00 - 10:00
5/20 Academic Awards Ceremony 8:30 a.m. in the PAC.
5/20 Last Day of School 11:30 Dismiss
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Conference Track Results
8th Girls Take First Place at The KCI Conference Track Meet! 8th Boy's take Second! Congrat's to those two teams!
Friday, May 1, 2009
2009-2010 Classes and Registration
We have begun meeting with kids to figure out what classes they will be taking next year.
Miss Jones, our counselor, went down to LES and talked with the 5th grade. She got them signed up for lockers and discussed their class options. They really can only choose whether or not to be in band. The rest of their classes are pretty well set.
She also met with 7th graders and discussed their options on Wednesday the 29th. Seventh and eighth graders do have a couple more choices for their classes. The seventh graders were given a course list and asked to put down their preferences. The parents also need to sign-off on this form. We hope there will be some parent-child discussions during this process!
The course request form was supposed to be turned in today! If you haven't seen it, or it's still at home, please ask your child about.
Miss Jones, our counselor, went down to LES and talked with the 5th grade. She got them signed up for lockers and discussed their class options. They really can only choose whether or not to be in band. The rest of their classes are pretty well set.
She also met with 7th graders and discussed their options on Wednesday the 29th. Seventh and eighth graders do have a couple more choices for their classes. The seventh graders were given a course list and asked to put down their preferences. The parents also need to sign-off on this form. We hope there will be some parent-child discussions during this process!
The course request form was supposed to be turned in today! If you haven't seen it, or it's still at home, please ask your child about.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
LMS Events Calendar as of 4/27
4/28 Algebra Taking EOC Exam
4/28 Track at Lawson 4:00
4/30 Algebra Taking EOC Exam
5/1 Conference Discuss Event at Plattsburg 4:00
5/2 Conference Track Meet at North Platte 9:00
5/4 Track at Plattsburg 4:00
5/5 LMS Band and Choir Performance 7:00 p.m.
5/6 Early Dismiss at 11:30 for teacher in-service.
5/8 Track at North Platte 4:00
5/13 Renaissance Rewards Day
4/28 Track at Lawson 4:00
4/30 Algebra Taking EOC Exam
5/1 Conference Discuss Event at Plattsburg 4:00
5/2 Conference Track Meet at North Platte 9:00
5/4 Track at Plattsburg 4:00
5/5 LMS Band and Choir Performance 7:00 p.m.
5/6 Early Dismiss at 11:30 for teacher in-service.
5/8 Track at North Platte 4:00
5/13 Renaissance Rewards Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Track Results
The girl's continued their dominant performance in track meets this year taking first place in an eighteen team meet at Trenton on Tuesday the 21st.
The boy's are doing well too, they placed second at the same meet.
Our next meet is Thursday, 4/23 at Orrick. Come watch us run!
The boy's are doing well too, they placed second at the same meet.
Our next meet is Thursday, 4/23 at Orrick. Come watch us run!
MAP Testing Over, EOC Exam Next Week
LMS is finished with our MAP Testing. The students really put a lot of hard work in over the last week. They were great!
The Algebra kids still have one test left, the End of Course Exam that the state is using to replace the MAP at the high school level. The Algebra class is really a high school level class and all high school students must take the Algebra EOC Exam after taking Algebra. Our kids just "get" to take it a year early because they are in an advanced class.
The Algebra kids still have one test left, the End of Course Exam that the state is using to replace the MAP at the high school level. The Algebra class is really a high school level class and all high school students must take the Algebra EOC Exam after taking Algebra. Our kids just "get" to take it a year early because they are in an advanced class.
Monday, April 20, 2009
LMS Calendar 4/20/2009
4/20 NO Track Meet Tonight! (This has been cancelled!)
4/21 MAP Testing 7th and 8th Grades
4/21 Track at Trenton 4:00
4/22 MAP Testing 8th Grade
4/22 Early Dismiss 1:10 Teacher In-service
4/23 Track at Orrick 4:00
4/24 LMS Read-In 3:30 to 9:00 (Need Permission Slip)
4/28 Track at Lawson 4:00 p.m.
4/21 MAP Testing 7th and 8th Grades
4/21 Track at Trenton 4:00
4/22 MAP Testing 8th Grade
4/22 Early Dismiss 1:10 Teacher In-service
4/23 Track at Orrick 4:00
4/24 LMS Read-In 3:30 to 9:00 (Need Permission Slip)
4/28 Track at Lawson 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2009
MAP Motivators
We have some testing incentives set up to help motivate our students. Anyone improving any of their test scores will get to attend our MAP achievement party in the fall. Each class whose overall score beats their own last year's class will be invited to the party as well. In addition we have daily attendance drawings for gift certificates to local establishments. And once again we have our travelling trophy contest with Plattsburg Middle School. The winner gets to keep the trophy for the year, and the loser presents it to the winning school at a ball game next fall.
As if those things aren't enough, the teachers keep track of each student's effort and attitude on a daily basis. Students that really seem to be trying hard, have a positive attitude and come prepared will be rewarded with a trip to the movies in May.
The travelling trophy contest was enough motivation for me! :)
As if those things aren't enough, the teachers keep track of each student's effort and attitude on a daily basis. Students that really seem to be trying hard, have a positive attitude and come prepared will be rewarded with a trip to the movies in May.
The travelling trophy contest was enough motivation for me! :)
Last Day of School!
We always build three extra days of school into the calendar for days we miss for inclement weather. Since we have only cancelled school twice this year, May 2oth will now be the last day of school, not May 21. That means there are now only 23 days of school remaining this year! That is really hard to believe!
Progress Report 8
As you know, we have been sending home progress reports every three weeks this year. We are due to send one around April 28th. We have decided not to report grades at this time. We have done so much MAP preparation and testing for the last couple of weeks that most students grades have not changed much. If you really need to know you can check on your child's grades through the homework portal, or have your child "pink slip" on any Monday and bring it home.
Homework Blog
Did you know we have a blogspot for 7th and 8th grade homework? Check it out at:
www.lmshomework.blogspot.com!
www.lmshomework.blogspot.com!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
MAP Testing
Wow! We just finished two days worth of MAP Testing. The kids were awesome! They behaved perfectly and really seemed to put forth their best effort! We are hopeful that their scores will reflect their effort! Thanks to all the students for their effort, the teachers for their preparation and the parents for their support.
The sixth graders are done with MAP testing. The seventh and eighth graders have two more days, Tuesday and Wednesday 4/21 and 4/22.
The sixth graders are done with MAP testing. The seventh and eighth graders have two more days, Tuesday and Wednesday 4/21 and 4/22.
Monday, April 13, 2009
LMS Calendar Week of April 13th
4/13 No School
4/14 MAP Pep Rally 2:15
4/14 School Board Meeting 7:00
4/15 MAP Testing Begins All Grades!
4/16 MAP Testing All Grades
4/16 LMS Track at Smithville 4:00
4/21 MAP Testing 7th and 8th Grade
4/22 MAP Testing 7th and 8th Grade
4/14 MAP Pep Rally 2:15
4/14 School Board Meeting 7:00
4/15 MAP Testing Begins All Grades!
4/16 MAP Testing All Grades
4/16 LMS Track at Smithville 4:00
4/21 MAP Testing 7th and 8th Grade
4/22 MAP Testing 7th and 8th Grade
Sunday, April 5, 2009
LMS Calendar Week of April 6th
4/7 Yearbook Field Trip to Yearbook Publishing Plant
4/8 Track at West Platte 4:00
4/10 No School
4/13 No School
4/14 MAP Testing Kick-Off Assembly 2:15 PAC
4/14 School Board Meeting 7:00
4/15 MAP Testing 6,7,8
4/16 MAP Testing 6,7,8
4/16 Track at Smithville 4:00
4/20 Track at Mid-Buchanan
4/21 MAP Testing 7,8
4/22 MAP Testing 7,8
4/8 Track at West Platte 4:00
4/10 No School
4/13 No School
4/14 MAP Testing Kick-Off Assembly 2:15 PAC
4/14 School Board Meeting 7:00
4/15 MAP Testing 6,7,8
4/16 MAP Testing 6,7,8
4/16 Track at Smithville 4:00
4/20 Track at Mid-Buchanan
4/21 MAP Testing 7,8
4/22 MAP Testing 7,8
Track Meet Changes
Some changes have been made in our track schedule for this spring. We are not attending the Cameron Meet on Tuesday the 7th. We will go to West Platte on Wednesday the 8th. Some schedules showed a meet at Maysville on the 9th, but there is no meet at Maysville. The rest of the schedule is unchanged.
MAP Testing Begins
LMS will begin MAP Testing on April 15th with the 6th, 7th and 8th Graders all taking the state mandated tests. The 6th grade will be testing on the 15th, and 16th. The 7th and 8th graders will test on the 15th, 16th, 21st and 22nd.
We will have two testing sessions each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
We do have some testing incentives set up to help motivate our students. Anyone improving any of their test scores will get to attend our MAP achievement party in the fall. Each class whose overall score beats their own last year's class will be invited to the party as well. In addition we have daily attendance drawings for gift certificates to local establishments. And once again we have our travelling trophy contest with Plattsburg Middle School. The winner gets to keep the trophy for the year, and the loser presents it to the winning school at a ball game next fall.
We will have two testing sessions each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
We do have some testing incentives set up to help motivate our students. Anyone improving any of their test scores will get to attend our MAP achievement party in the fall. Each class whose overall score beats their own last year's class will be invited to the party as well. In addition we have daily attendance drawings for gift certificates to local establishments. And once again we have our travelling trophy contest with Plattsburg Middle School. The winner gets to keep the trophy for the year, and the loser presents it to the winning school at a ball game next fall.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Lathrop Nurses Blogspot
The Lathrop Nurses have a health blog! It's purpose is to provide a forum for exchange of health informattion and a place to ask/answer questions about health issues. This is not only for student health, but for community health as well. If we can't answer it, we will find a resource for you that can!
http://lathropk12health.blogspot.com
OR, you can email us at: lathropnurses@yahoo.com
http://lathropk12health.blogspot.com
OR, you can email us at: lathropnurses@yahoo.com
Sports Physicals for 2090-2010
The Health Express will be here at the end of April to do school physicals again for $10! Their big mobile van will be at the Middle School on Tuesday, April 28th and the High School on Thursday, April 30th. These are by appointment only and students will be allowed out of class with parent permission. On June 25th they will be here again for any student still needing a physical. These physicals will be good for the entire 2009-2010 School Year. Pass the word!! There are forms that need to be completed by parents ahead of time....forms will be available from the Health Room- call if you want us to send them home with your child. Please call 528-7736 to schedule your child or if you have any questions!
Monday, March 16, 2009
LMS Calendar Week of 3/16
3/16 7th and 8th Grade Track Begins
3/18 3rd Quarter Grade Cards mailed home
3/20 No School Friday the 20th!
3/25 Early Dismiss at 1:10 for Staff In-Service
3/18 3rd Quarter Grade Cards mailed home
3/20 No School Friday the 20th!
3/25 Early Dismiss at 1:10 for Staff In-Service
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
JH Track Starts 3/16
7th and 8th grade boys and girls track starts on Monday, March 16th. All boys and girls interested need to have a physical before the first day of practice. Mike Epperson will be coaching the girls again this year and Brad Colhour will be the boys coach. If we have enough students participating we plan to add another coach. The first Track meet is April 16 at Trenton.
We encourage all students to get involved in school activities. We know that involved students are better students! Track, more than other sports, allows for a high number of students to participate at each meet.
We encourage all students to get involved in school activities. We know that involved students are better students! Track, more than other sports, allows for a high number of students to participate at each meet.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
LMS Calendar Week of 3/9
3/9 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
3/11 E.H. to Perform Play for Elem Studens in PAC 8:45
3/11 Early Dismiss at 1:10 for Teacher In-Service
3/13 Gold Card kids to NKC Community Center
3/13 End of Third Quarter
3/16 7th/8th Track Practice Begins 3:15
3/26 Track Team Pictures 3:15
3/11 E.H. to Perform Play for Elem Studens in PAC 8:45
3/11 Early Dismiss at 1:10 for Teacher In-Service
3/13 Gold Card kids to NKC Community Center
3/13 End of Third Quarter
3/16 7th/8th Track Practice Begins 3:15
3/26 Track Team Pictures 3:15
Thursday, March 5, 2009
LMS Book Fair
We are having a book fair beginning on March 9th and running through March 13th. The library will have a great assortment of new books available for purchases. Several classes will be coming to the library but students can also stop in before or after school too because it is open from 7:30-3:30. All purchases benefit our school by helping us get more books for our library. Stop in and see if you can find something you like.
Find out more and start a wishlist at the following address!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lmsmules
Find out more and start a wishlist at the following address!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lmsmules
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Study Island March Madness
Students in the 7th and 8th grade are participating in Study Island March Madness. Every student is encouraged to complete his or her Study Island Comm Arts, Math, and Science assessments. There will be contests and prizes awarded throughout the month of March.
The 6th grade is having their own version of March Madness. The top four winners of Math and Communication Arts Blue Ribbons combined from March 2 through March 31, 2009 will share a large pizza at lunch! The race is picking up as the numbers change daily!
Study Island is a web-based activity where students can practice and assess their skills. Students build confidence in their understanding of the Grade Level Expectations that they have been working with this year, and in previous years. Students are encouraged to access Study Island from home, or if a student doesn't have at home access, there will be a teacher available after school until 4:30 every weekday except Friday during the entire month.
The 6th grade is having their own version of March Madness. The top four winners of Math and Communication Arts Blue Ribbons combined from March 2 through March 31, 2009 will share a large pizza at lunch! The race is picking up as the numbers change daily!
Study Island is a web-based activity where students can practice and assess their skills. Students build confidence in their understanding of the Grade Level Expectations that they have been working with this year, and in previous years. Students are encouraged to access Study Island from home, or if a student doesn't have at home access, there will be a teacher available after school until 4:30 every weekday except Friday during the entire month.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sixth Grade to Exchange City
Each year our sixth grade students go to Exchange City. This year we are going on Friday, 3/6. Students prepare for this field trip for many weeks leading up to the event. Exchange City is an actual simulation of a city where students get to run the entire city and businesses within the city. Students choose professions such as mayor, police officer, bankers, radio dj, food service workers, material distribution, etc. Students get a paycheck and have the opportunity to buy food and souveniers. This is an awesome experience for the kids.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
LMS Calendar 3/2
3/2 8th Grade to Snow Creek. 8:30 - 6:00
3/6 6th Grade to Exchange City
3/6 E.H. Perform play for 7th and 8th grade
3/7 E.H. Play
3/9 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
3/13 End of the Third Quarter
3/16 Track Starts for 7th/8th Girls and Boys
3/6 6th Grade to Exchange City
3/6 E.H. Perform play for 7th and 8th grade
3/7 E.H. Play
3/9 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
3/13 End of the Third Quarter
3/16 Track Starts for 7th/8th Girls and Boys
Thursday, February 26, 2009
8th Grade to Snow Creek Skiing
On Monday, March 2nd our 8th graders will be taking their annual field trip to Snow Creek Resort in Weston. We will leave shortly after school starts, and we will return around 6:00 p.m. Permission slips and payments are due Friday, February 27th. There will be four staff members and 10 or 11 parents going along with us! This is always a great trip!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
LMS Calendar 2/23
Feb. 24 6th Grade Program 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 25 Early Out 1:10
Feb. 26 PTO Family Night
March 2 8th Grade to Snow Creek 8:30 - 6:00
March 6 6th Grade to Exchange City
March 6 E.H. Performs for LMS
March 7 E.H. Play
Feb. 25 Early Out 1:10
Feb. 26 PTO Family Night
March 2 8th Grade to Snow Creek 8:30 - 6:00
March 6 6th Grade to Exchange City
March 6 E.H. Performs for LMS
March 7 E.H. Play
Sixth Grade Music Program
The Sixth Grade Music Class will be putting on their spring show on Tuesday, February, 24th in the LMS Performing Arts Center. The title of the show is "Americans We: A Celebration of the People, for the People, by the People." The show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Pink Out Success!
Our Pink Out the Gym Event exceeded all expectations! Final expenditure figures are not in but it looks like we will clear over $2000 for this event! Thank you to all Lathrop and Plattsburg patrons for your generosity!
Thanks also to our building secretaries for all their work with the T-Shirts, and to Michelle O'Connor and Missy Jones for working the donation tables at the game! Thanks also to Lilly Hill for their donation of the flower/balloon arrangement at our donation table.
More pictures at right!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
More Students Proficient
All three of our grades recently took another Study Island Benchmark Assessement to help us determine their progress in Reading/Language. We are pleased to report that all three grade levels saw improvement in the percentage of kids scoring proficient or advanced!
The sixth grade went from 47% to 80%, the seventh grade went from 55% to 85% and the eighth grade went from 44% to 64 %. Everything we know leads us to believe these results will be similar to the MAP Results, which makes us very optimistic!
If you have Internet access, your child can log-on to this from home and share his/her results with you!
The sixth grade went from 47% to 80%, the seventh grade went from 55% to 85% and the eighth grade went from 44% to 64 %. Everything we know leads us to believe these results will be similar to the MAP Results, which makes us very optimistic!
If you have Internet access, your child can log-on to this from home and share his/her results with you!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Berg Places 3rd at County Bee
Grant Berg, LMS Sixth Grader, placed third at the Clinton County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Grant will compete at the Regional Bee in St. Joseph. Congratulations Grant!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
PTO Family Night
PTO Family Night is Thursday, February 26th. Family Night is one night set aside with no school activities or events. We encourage all of our students to spend the evening with their families and enjoy the opportunity to stay at home.
Friday, February 13, 2009
LMS Calendar
February
16 - No School
17 - 7th and 8th field trip to Dialogue in the Dark
20 - "Pink Out the Gym" wear pink to school and to the game.
24 - 6th Grade Music Program 7:00
25 - Early Out for Teacher In-Service 1:10
26 - PTO Family Night
16 - No School
17 - 7th and 8th field trip to Dialogue in the Dark
20 - "Pink Out the Gym" wear pink to school and to the game.
24 - 6th Grade Music Program 7:00
25 - Early Out for Teacher In-Service 1:10
26 - PTO Family Night
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Richmond Solo/Ensemble Festival
This Saturday is the Richmond Solo/Ensemble festival. We are leaving at 10:30am and we should return by 3:30pm. Students need to have some money to have lunch. Don't forget your instrument and your music. Students should dress up and look nice. No jeans and t-shirts.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
8th Graders to Snow Creek
Each year our 8th Graders go to Snow Creek to try out their skiing skills. This year's trip is scheduled for March 2nd. Permission slips will be coming shortly. If you have any questions contact Coach Tichenor.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Pink Out the Gym February 20th
On Friday, February, 20th the Lathrop and Plattsburg High Schools are teaming up to support Breast Cancer Awareness by promoting a “Pink Out the Gym” event. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Lathrop vs. Plattsburg basketball game at Lathrop wearing as much pink as possible to show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness. There will be donation boxes at the door with a competition between schools to see which will raise the most money. Short sleeve ($10) and long Sleeve ($15) Pink T-Shirts with individual school designs are available for purchase with half of the purchase price being donated to the cause. All profits will be donated to the local chapter of Relay for Life. For more information please contact your high school. PHS – 539-2184 or LHS – 528-7400.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Spelling Bee
We had our District Spelling Bee for grades five through eight on Tuesday, February 3rd in our Performing Arts Center. Results are as follows:
5th grade:
1st - Alden Willdermood
2nd - Cathy Smith
3rd - Logan McColm
Alternate: Dakota Stubler
6th grade:
1st - Grant Berg
2nd - Drake Higgins
3rd - Isabel Maddick
Alternate: Jack White
7th grade:
1st - Lacie Lapee
2nd - Charles Riley
3rd - Katie Cordray
Alternate: Alex Marcum
8th Grade
1st - Josiah Huff
2nd - Alan-Michael Sparling
3rd - Tyler Jones
Alternate: Brandon Maddick
5th grade:
1st - Alden Willdermood
2nd - Cathy Smith
3rd - Logan McColm
Alternate: Dakota Stubler
6th grade:
1st - Grant Berg
2nd - Drake Higgins
3rd - Isabel Maddick
Alternate: Jack White
7th grade:
1st - Lacie Lapee
2nd - Charles Riley
3rd - Katie Cordray
Alternate: Alex Marcum
8th Grade
1st - Josiah Huff
2nd - Alan-Michael Sparling
3rd - Tyler Jones
Alternate: Brandon Maddick
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