Lancer Legend
May 2023
Dear LTMS Families,
The month of May promises to be both a busy and an exciting time as we continue learning, add more of the outdoors to our curricular and extra-curriculars and begin to recognize the end-of-the-year achievements of many of our respectful, responsible, kind and courageous students!
As we continue to move forward, we encourage guardians to remain vigilant in monitoring student's grades through ParentPortal.
As we look back on the month of April, we have much to celebrate. In addition to numerous extracurricular activities and events, we administered PSSA exams in ELA last week and will administer in math and science this week.
Looking forward to the summer, exciting programs have been announced for our extended school year and students may begin the process of registration here. In addition, we look forward to end of the year events and celebrations!
Please take a moment to review some very important information and dates:
Monday - Friday - Academic Support 2:40 - 3:00 PM
Monday, May 1st - Yearbook Orders Due
Tuesday, May 2nd - PSSA Math
Wednesday, May 3rd - PSSA Math
Thursday, May 4th - PSSA Science (8th grade)
Friday, May 5th - PSSA Science (8th grade)
Friday, May 5th - School Lunch Hero Day
Monday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th - National Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 9th - Marking Period 4 Progress Reports
Wednesday, May 10th - National School Nurses Day
Wednesday, May 10th - School Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 16th - Algebra Keystone (select 8th grade students)
Wednesday, May 17th - Algebra Keystone (select 8th grade students)
Tuesday, May 23rd - 6th grade Band/Chorus Concert and LTMS Jazz Ensemble 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 25th - 7/8th grade Band/Chorus Concert 7:30 PM
Friday, May 26th - No School (Holiday)
Monday, May 29th - No School (Holiday)
- Please follow any or all of our social media accounts on Facebook: @ltmsprincipal, Twitter: @LTMS_Principal and/or Instagram: ltms_principal
Remember... be respectful, be responsible, be kind and be courageous... in everything you do and say... be a LANCER!
Yours in Education,
Mrs. Ackerman, Dean of Students
Mrs. Sekel, Proud Principal
Loyalsock Township Middle School
Students of the Month
LTMS congratulates our Student of the Month nominees for the month of April. These students are respectful (role models to their peers), responsible (take personal accountability), kind (helpful to others) and courageous (strive to improve well-being of others)!
Teacher of the Month
LTMS congratulates Mr. Godin, our 7th grade reading teacher, for being nominated as Teacher of the Month for April. He was described by his students as hard working, smart and competitive. He reminds our students, “Fiction, because it is not about somebody who actually lived in the real world, always has the possibility of being about oneself.” ~ Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game!”
6th
Math - Taormina
Reading - Miller
Writing - Harer
Social Studies - Cotterman
Science - Powell
Related Arts - King
7th
Math - Shah
Reading - Biacchi
Writing - Hawkins-Pegues
Social Studies - Bin-Qasim
Science - Ellis
Related Arts - Cioffi
8th
Math - Blackwell
Reading - Gehr
Writing - Kriner
Social Studies - Miller
Science - Williams
Related Arts - Emery
Students of the Quarter
Distinguished Honor Roll
6th Grade
Olivia Alberts, Jackson Bennett, Jake Butters, Brayden Carper, Elle Donlin, Ethan D'Souza, Camille Gehr, Emily Harer, Samantha Howell, Londyn Kresock, Elijah Lin, Na'Elli Myer, Pravin Raj, Brynlee Rockwell, Connor Rodgers, Hudsyn Sebring, Estella Smith, Daniel Taormina, Clark Terpak, Dominick Vassallo, Edward Widell III, Tala Zaldivar
7th Grade
Isabella Allen, Jaiveer Basi, Gianna Biacchi, Mohammad Bin-Qasim, Audrey Bower, Braydon Cioffi, Xavier Colimon, Nathaniel DePrenda, Yaysan Dunn, Lucy Ecker, Joseph Ellis, Julianna Fisher, Cole Gephart, Nadia Ghayyada, Ameer Gibson, Brecken Gusick, Kinsley Hill, Sarah Hodrick, Charles Hutchinson, Cadence Iacuzio, Wesley Johnson, Margaret Lundy, Madilyn Mercaldo, Carter Mileto, Sophia Myer, Owen Peck, Madison Perry, Vivian Reem, Kangana Shah, Ashley Shelnutt, Ja'bree Starks, Arianna Vincenzes, Aiden Wetzler
8th Grade
Jaiden Ayers, Addison Barowy, Hannah Bastian, David Bjorkman, Isaac Blackwell, Olivia Bortz, Karlee Brouse, Caroline Crawford, Luke Edmonds, Wyatt Emerick, Simone Gehr, Avery Harer, Caleb Hartsock, Kristina Kranz, Kaylene Kriner, Ryan Lingg, Mackenzie Miller, Natalie Pearson, Blake Stevens, Madelyn Williams, Rebecca Winter
Honor Roll
6th Grade
Rowen Aldridge, Mercedes Allison, Alexander Bjorkman, Breanna Bower, Carter Brown, Sophia Cole, Abram Dance, Parker Frederick, Rosalynn Godfrey, Jayden Jiang, Harper Keeler, Christopher O'Donnell, Naisha Patel, Emaline Peck, Holly Raifsnider, John Shadle, Abigail Shimko, Carson Shipman, Landon Singer, Landyn Smith, Janae Tymeson, Tristan VanFleet, Grant Walter, Anthony Weyler-Woods Jr.
7th Grade
Annalise Berger, Stella Boyer, Sofia Dhrami, Dylan Eck, Grayson Eichensehr, Ashaya Gindraw, Sean Holloman, Hunter Hower, Isaiah Hunter, Giavonna Mertes, Levi O’Neill, Rankinen, Brynn Rhoads, Angelo Rupert, Thomas Shibata, Collin Stetts, Easton Waller, Addisyn Wright
8th Grade
Tina Marie Anderson, Trey Borgess, Cai Cassel, Brendan Clune, Ezra Dance, Declan Dougherty, Dalton Draper, Ronald Emery, Mia Girio, Peyton Kinsley, Dana Kiriaki, Kaylee Kwasney, Cole Lewis, Christian Maggs, Jacob McLaughlin, Dhruv Patel, Tyler Pham, Ella Porter, Justin Richards, Miles Shipman, Devyn Winner
Attendance
- Call (570) 323-9439 to report your student's absence by 8:30 AM.
- Email at ms-excuse@loyalsocklancers.org or send a written excuse to the office within 3 days of the absence.
March Attendance Madness
Mrs. Connie Clapper Selected to Serve as LTMS Secretary
Previously a paraprofessional at Schick Elementary School, Mrs. Connie Clapper will take on the role of our secretary, succeeding Ms. Shelby Laielli in the main office. Along with her employment within the LTSD, Mrs. Clapper has been active in Loyalsock Little League, Girl Scouts and Band Boosters.
Mrs. Clapper’s include attending her daughter’s softball games and track meets. Listening and attending all the Loyalsock band concerts and marching band competitions. She also enjoys going camping, going to the beach, reading, and cooking/baking. Along with spending time with her husband and 2 daughters she is enjoys her 3 cats: Meowington, Casper, and Willow.
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” - Dr. Seuss
Best Communities for Music Education
Flag Folding
Macroinvertebrate Lab
McLean Avenue Band
Earth Day
Law Day
We are very pleased that eighth grade students Lila Butters and Karlee Brouse have been selected as art winners in this year’s Lycoming County Law Day Competition! They were invited to a ceremony to celebrate all Law Day winners on Friday, May 12th at 4:00PM in Courtroom #1 of the County Courthouse.
Lila and Karlee will present their winning entry to the judges, lawyers, parents/family, teachers, and administrators in attendance. Both will be presented with a cash prize at the ceremony to commemorate their respective winning entries. Congratulations to both Lila and Karlee on their win!
Yearbook
Don't let your child be left without a yearbook to sign on distribution day the final week of school! Time had run out to purchase this year's yearbook, BUT the printer has stalled! So, here's your final chance to purchase the 2023 LTMS yearbook! Reserve yours before Monday, May 1st to guarantee your student a copy and to save the memories of this special year. This is the final call before we give the 'go ahead' to start printing our memory book. The yearbook staff is planning distribution day for the last week of school. We don't want your child to miss out! A payment plan is available at checkout when you order on jostensyearbooks.com or have your student stop by Mrs. Rohrer's room with your payment. If you are unsure if you have already ordered a yearbook, please reach out to Mrs. Rohrer at brohrer@loyalsocklancers.org.
Daily Reminders
1. Cell phones put away out of sight (inside locker or leave at home) from 7:40 AM - 2:40 PM.
2. Hats, hoods and winter jackets should not be worn during the school day for safety reasons.
3. Tops must have a 3” strap and sleeve that covers the underarm and must be long enough to cover the individual's midriff.
4. Shorts must have a 3" inseam.
5. Earbuds, headphones, etc. are not permitted in hallways.
- They are only to be used with teacher permission.
6. Transfer big backpack to locker, use drawstring bag or trapper keeper.
- To ensure safety and minimize locker usage.
8th Grade T-Shirts
8th Grade Under the Stars Formal
Friday, June 9, 2023
7:00 - 9:30 PM
LTHS Gymnasium
Students must be above demerit threshold (attendance, academic and incidents).
All disciplinary consequences must be served.
All school rules apply, LTMS 8th grade students only!
Airmen of Note
Course Recovery
Below is the link to a 2023 Abbreviated/Credit Recovery summer program. These courses are in addition to the summer school opportunity above for students who have failed 3 or more courses at school and need to recover credit.
Summer School
LTMS is excited to announce that we will once again host a summer school site this summer! This is a 3/4 day, five-week program for our incoming sixth graders and current sixth and seventh grade students at Loyalsock Township Middle School. Students will get empowering literacy, math and science/social studies instruction by our Loyalsock secondary teachers and staff. They will get to be a part of fun activities like history, cooking, sports, art, music and weekly field trips. Students will also be provided FREE breakfast and lunch snacks daily.
Summer school will take place June 26th – July 27th and run approx. 7:50 AM – 1:20 PM, Monday–Thursday.
If you are interested in signing up your student, please complete the enrollment survey!
If you have any questions, please contact our main office.
Spring Athletics
Please be sure to check out the LTSD Athletics Website for all your sports information needs, like schedules, rosters, registration and other important information.
You can click here for instructions on how to set up your Fan Account and start getting alerts and notifications today!
General athletic questions can be sent to:
Athletic Director – Mr. Lorson blorson@loyalsocklancers.org
Athletic Secretary – Mrs. Butters sbutters@loyalsocklancers.org
Spring Sports
MS Girls Soccer - Ms. Reitz - lreitz04@gmail.com
MS Boys Soccer - Mr. Ertel - S.Ertel@Rjertel.com
MS Track - Mr. Grieco - pastorbrycegrieco@gmail.com
23-24 Athletics
Sports physicals for the 2023-2024 school year are scheduled for Thursday, June 15th starting at 12:00 PM. Online registration will be open in June. Section 6 - Health History MUST be completed prior to the physical for the doctor to review. Please contact the Athletic Office at 570-326-3581 ext 1300 to reserve your spot. The cost of the physical is $10, payable at the time of your appointment. Cash or checks will be accepted and checks can be made payable to LTSD.
23rd Sock Scramble Golf Tournament
Friday, July 14, 2023
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
White Deer Golf Course
Registration Forms are attached or can be downloaded by going to http://www.sockbooster.com/sock-scramble.html. Please be sure to include your email address on your registration form.
PASC Leadership Summer Camp
Scouts
Are any LTMS students interested in a Scouts BSA adventure? Please review the flyer. If there are any questions, please contact Debbi Brandau, District Committee Member at 570-590-3620 or email debbibrandau@gmail.com
Schedules/Calendars
As you aware, the Loyalsock Township High School and Middle School campus was closed due to a small fire on March 29, 2023. The district has decided that since we have 181 instructional days built into our current school year calendar, students will NOT make up the school day as they will still have 180 instructional days for the year.
2022-2023 BELL SCHEDULE
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Seeking Substitutes
Weis 4 School
Box Tops App
Join LTMS in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app! It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, we receive a check to help pay for supplies or experiences our students love!
Box Tops can be found on many popular products like General Mills cereals, Hefty products, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and Progresso products. There are many more. See the full list here
Box Tops has also added a new and improved Box Tops mobile app that scans your store receipt to find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.
National School Lunch Hero Day
National School Lunch Hero Day is Friday, May 5th, 2023. It is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every student who comes through the cafeteria. School Lunch Hero Day provides you with the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our cafeteria!
Loyalsock Township Middle School
Email: asekel@ltsd.k12.pa.us
Website: https://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/schools/middle-school/
Location: 2101 Loyalsock Dr, Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570)323-9439
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @LTMS_Principal