LaMotte School News
May 22, 2023
Spring Concert & Art Auction
Join us tomorrow evening for the 2023 LaMotte School Spring Concert and Art Auction Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Ellis Academy Chapel, in the Administration building, 3641 Bozeman Trail Rd. The students will be performing music and presenting their artwork in a live auction. Proceeds from the art auction make the LaMotte art program possible. We can support the art program with an average of $150 per student. Cash or check please. Without continued financial support the art program is not possible. We appreciate your generosity and support of the art progam! Concert dress code, please no jeans.
Dates to Remember
May
23rd - Spring Concert / Art Auction 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Ellis Academy
29th - NO SCHOOL
June
6th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Ellis Academy
8th - Last Day of School ~ 1/2 Day 12:30 p.m. dismissal
La "Monster" Sticker sales
LaMotte Parents,
Starting on Monday, May 15th (while supplies last) the middle school will be selling La"Monster" stickers in the pick up line. Stickers are 2" x 5", they will work as bumper stickers, water bottle decoration, ski helmet swag, or anything you can put your mind to. Each sticker will be sold for $5 as a fundraiser for the middle school. This design was inspired by our dear classmate, Zata Webb. Her father shared with us that as a family they would reference students at our school as La"Monsters", so we ran with it.
We thank you for your support! We are also working on turning this cute logo into a t-shirt design so that we can run a sale on merchandise. Merchandise will be available at the start of our 2023/2024 school year. (8th grade parents - if your family is leaving LaMotte this June and headed to the high school, please email me if you would additional information when we have merchandise available.)
Thank you,
Middle School Teachers
Updates for Spring
Annex Updates
Construction for our new school addition is underway. Please avoid parking near the main school entrance, when possible, to make room for the construction crew and vehicles. Parking is available along the street side near the sports shed and in the pull out along Bear Canyon Rd. Also use caution when walking toward the main entrance to the building.
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
We are happy to share that Ms. Ella Flundzinski, our current Spanish teacher, has recently been hired as the 4th/5th grade teacher for next year. Welcome Ms. Flundzinski!
Pick up your Lost + Found
We have a variety of items in our Lost + Found bin, located in the hallway near the boys bathroom. There are many winter jackets and sweatshirts. If you think your child has lost an item, please stop by to take a look. We love it when lost things find their owners!
Front Office Update:
After nearly 10 years of service at our front desk, Ms. Clark has transitioned to a new role within the Bozeman schools. Thank you Ms. Clark for ALL you've done for LaMotte over the years--we will miss you! We welcome LaMotte parent, Leah Nusse, to step into the Administrative Assistant role. You can share student attendance updates with her at: lnusse@lamotteschool.com.
School Lunch/After School Club -
With the Annex leaving, we will have to house the staff from the Annex in the lunchroom, therefore we will be discontinuing the hot lunch and after school programs after April. Students will need to have a cold lunch - no microwavable items - each day. Students will eat in their classrooms or outside, weather permitting. Thanks for your flexibility!
Student Reminders
Don't forget suncreen and water!
Students are encouraged to have sunscreen in lockers to apply for outdoor PE and recess. Also, as the weather gets warmer, please remember to send a water bottle with your child each day.
Arts and Music Grants Available
The Kaj Seifert Memorial Foundation offers grants for kids for anything arts related-musical instruments, tuition for theater camps, supplies for projects, dance shoes, etc.. We were asked me to spread the word that they need more applicants! Their application for the fall/winter is now open so if you have any students who would be interested, please encourage them to apply. They are looking for more rural school applicants ages 10-17. Deadline is June 15th.
Summer Sports Camps Opportunities
Revolution Sports Camps - Summer is almost here and there are some amazing sports camps taking place in Montana this summer. These are great opportunities for Boys and Girls, ages 5-18 (all ability levels welcome) to stay active, learn, improve, and have fun!
For more information and to sign up, please check out the following camps:
Use code 758703 to save $30 on Baseball Camps!
Use code SEASON2 to save $30 on Day and Half-Day Camps!
Use code SEASON2RES to save $50 on Overnight and Extended Day Camps!
MSU Summer Basketball Camp is Back! Join us this summer for our various camps and get real experience with the MSU Basketball Players and Coaches. Be the first to learn from the new Men's Basketball Head Coach, Matt Logie. All camps will be held in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
Sign up today at: https://blueandgoldmensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT
MSUSummer Volleyball Camp for girls entering grades 6-12 and half day option for 5-12 year olds. https://msuwomensvolleyballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT
Gallatin Valley High School Girls Basketball Camps - Contact Wes Holmquist for more information wes.holmquist@bsd7.org
2023 G.R.I.T. Girls Basketball Summer Camp June 19-22 & August 15-17
Telephones at LaMotte
Hi All,
I wanted you to be aware of an issue we are having with our phone system. After 2:00 PM, the phones do not ring through to the office UNLESS you put in the extension 500 for Mrs. Clark or 506 for Mrs. Burke. We are holding off purchasing a new system until the addition is built.
Thanks for your understanding.
Mrs. Burke
LeeAnn Burke, Principal/Superintendent
LaMotte School
841 Bear Canyon Rd.
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-586-2838
Emergency Lunch
LaMotte B.E.A.R.S.
Email: mclark@lamotteschool.com
Website: www.lamotteschool.com
Location: 841 Bear Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT, United States
Phone: (406) 586-2838