LMS Tiger Talk
October 14, 2022
Principal's Message
We hope your kiddos got to sleep in a bit this morning and spent their day unwinding after a hard-earned first quarter of learning and growing. While students were off today and on Monday, our staff was hard at work here at school, doing some learning and growing themselves, and wrapping up the first quarter. We're excited about the second quarter and we'll see our students back on Tuesday to kick things off.
Thank you to all those families who joined us in person or online for family-teacher conferences this week. These connections and conversations are so vital in the support of your child here at school, and we appreciate and value your time and partnership. We know it's not always the easiest to carve out time for families on the go, so thank you for making it a priority! If you were not able to schedule a conference or make it for any reason, please reach out to your child's teachers to line something up. We are always happy to meet during team time in the afternoons at any point throughout the year.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Don't forget about our upcoming "Donuts with a Difference Maker" breakfasts starting next week. Find all the information below and please submit the form letting us know the details we need about your child's "difference maker" to pull this lesson in gratitude together for our students.
Take care and Go Tigers!
David Knapp
LMS Principal
LMS Football Finale
LMS Stadium was rocking this Wednesday as our teams finished their season against Little Miami. We had a wonderful turnout and we thank all of our students and parents in attendance. A special shout-out to the LHS football team for coming out to support our players! Go Tigers!
Homecoming Pep Assembly
Loveland Transportation Team
A big thank you to our Loveland School Transportation team - you keep our district rolling! Come join the best in the business - we have new hiring incentives that will pay you for training!
Important Upcoming Dates at LMS
October
- 14th: No School - Staff Inservice/Workday
- 17th: No School - Staff Inservice
- 20th: Orchestra Concert, 6:30-8:00
- 26th: #beLOVEland Showcase - 6:30-8:00 at Loveland High School
- 27th: LMS Fall Dance, 2:30-4:00
November
- 2nd: Picture Retakes
Donuts with a Difference Maker
LMS is excited to be hosting “Donuts with a Difference Maker” appreciation breakfasts throughout the month of October. Through their Tiger Time classes, students will be recognizing one family member “difference maker” to write a letter of appreciation to let them know the positive impact they have had on their life. This difference maker can be a parent, step-parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, older sibling, or anyone else who your child calls "family". Our “difference makers” will be invited to attend an appreciation breakfast where students will have the opportunity to pass along their gratitude in person here at school.
For those "difference makers" who are not able to attend the breakfast, we will be mailing these letters directly to the difference maker's home address. These breakfasts will be organized by team and will occur from 7:30-8:00 on the following dates:
- Team LEAD: 10/19
- Elevate: 10/20
- Supreme Team: 10/21
- A-Team: 10/25
- The Crew: 10/26
- REAL Team: 10/27
We need your help! We will be rolling this project out with students starting on Tues, 10/11. Please speak with your child about this project and who they will be recognizing as their difference maker. We need your help to communicate this recognition with the family member being recognized, as well as confirm attendance and their address information. We are asking all parents/guardians to complete this form by Tues, 10/18 to communicate these details with us here at school.
Any questions, please feel free to reach out to us here at the school. Thank you for your support of our students being wonderful community ambassadors and giving back to those who have had such a positive impact on their lives!
Details for Donuts with a Difference Maker Breakfast
- Difference makers may begin arriving at LMS anytime between 7:15-7:25 on the day of their breakfast. *It is important guests do not arrive prior to 7:15 as we will have buses pulling out at that time.
- Difference makers will park behind the school and enter through Door 18 where they will be greeted for check-in and report to the LMS Media Center.
- Difference makers will meet their students in the media center where they will have a donut and share a moment together catching up.
Tiger Up! Staff Member of the Week
Coats for Kids Collection
LMS Fall Dance
Students will not be permitted to wear costumes during the school day, but they will be given time to change into their costumes after school from 2:10 to 2:30 p.m. Costumes must be school appropriate and follow the school dress code. Students are not permitted to wear masks.
Any questions should be directed to Ms. Rose at roseka@lovelandschools.org or Mrs. Pitcher at pitchetr@lovelandschools.org.
Support Loveland Show Choirs at Raising Cane’s
Loveland Tiger Families can support our great Showchoirs by visiting the Raising Cane’s at 3901 Montgomery Road on October 20 from 2-9 pm. Grab dinner and mention the fundraiser, and 15% of the sales will go to the amazing Loveland Showchoirs. #beLOVEland
Loveland Tiger Pathways Presentation
It was a pleasure to meet many of you at the Loveland Tiger Pathways and Four Year Planning meeting last Tuesday! A recording that will summarize the information that was shared can be found here - Loveland Tiger Pathways and Four Year Planning Information. The notes that go along with the presentation can be found here - Loveland Tiger Pathways and Four Year Planning Information Slides.
Please don't hesitate to contact Mr. Mitchell at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org with any questions.
LMS Career of the Week - Forest and Conservation Technicians
This week's Career of the Week focus is Forest and Conservation Technicians:
- Career Description: Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
- Education: 2-Year College
- Median Salary: $45,500
Please click here for a short video description from Mr. Mitchell.
Drews Mitchell can be reached at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org. Mr.Mitchell would love to hear from you with any of your career and/or college questions!
LMS Sporting Events:
Saturday, October 15: Cross Country is at the ECC Championships at Lebanon HS
INTERESTED IN WINTER SPORTS?
Getting Started in Athletics at LMS!
1. Register on Final Forms here https://loveland-oh.finalforms.com to show your interest and sign permission forms! https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=c21e405e07&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1746037009746567685&th=183b2b68d2a12205&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f_l8yjoaf62
2. A current physical must be on file with Mr. Bruce to begin open gyms and tryouts. No physical= no play!!! Print the official form from your Final Forms account and take to your pediatrician/doctor for for an annual Youth Sports Physical. Or click on the link for the OHSAA form: OHSAA 2022-23 Physical
3. Fees ($265) will be due AFTER teams have been completed. DO NOT PAY before.
4.Show up with a great attitude, work hard and have fun!
If you have any questions, please send me an email!!
Go Tigers!
Mr. Bruce
Basketball info:
Wrestling info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1THr1ukS8gDbutt8ZpFIIuQmyHOPXuXZabqYszvxRGAo/edit
M/INT PTSA News
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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE BENGALS RAFFLE!!!
-Last day to be entered in the Bengals ticket raffle is this Saturday, 10/15.
The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, 10/18. JOIN or DONATE TODAY! So far we have raised $13,925 of our $25,000 goal.
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If you have already joined the MINT PTSA, but would like to donate to our fundraiser please use the “open donation” category.
Tori Morrison (Loveland family) lost her son, Ben, to suicide in March of 2021. Those left behind after such a traumatic event are frequently racked with intense guilt and shame. Tori, however, decided she wasn't going to let these emotions control her. Covering up what happened or simply remaining silent was not an option for her. Instead, she is using her heartbreaking experiences to help erode the stigma that surrounds those affected by mental health issues and suicide. Listen to the first installment of Enough! Stopping the Mental Health Stigma.
Help support the Ben Morrison fund here.
Homeroom Donut Party
This week’s homeroom donut party winners are Andrew Knight in Mr. Waple's Tiger Time and Lauren Knight in Mrs. Browning's Tiger Time! Thank you to all who have joined LMINT PTSA. We appreciate your support.
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Loveland Middle School Office Team
Principal: David Knapp
Assistant Principal: Amanda Robinson
Assistant Principal/LMS Athletic Director: Jayson Bruce
School Psychologist: Dani Tobergte
Counselor: Kim Shafer
Career and College Counselor: Drews Mitchell
Administrative Assistant: Morgan Speigel
Administrative Assistant: Julie Nerl
Receptionist: Mary Megois
School Resource Officer: Mike Boettger
Office hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
To report an absence call 697-3602 by 10 a.m.
Email: knappda@lovelandschools.org
Website: http://www.lovelandschools.org/middleschool_home.aspx
Location: 801 S. Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140-1976
Phone: (513) 683-3100
Facebook: facebook.com/LovelandCitySchools
Twitter: @MrDavidKnapp