LMS Tiger Talk
March 10, 2023
Principal's Message
Well, just like that, and we are three-quarters of the way through the school with the 3rd quarter officially ending for students yesterday. Today, students are home while are teachers and staff engage in professional development and have time to close the quarter and submit grades. 3rd quarter report cards will be posted to TigerParent.me on Friday next week. We are proud of our students for closing out the quarter on a high note! We still have a few weeks to go til Spring Break, but our return from break will certainly be a sprint with state testing in April and end of year activities happening throughout May.
Next week, we'll be meeting with our 7th grade students for our 4th quarter Tiger Up! team meetings. During this time we'll celebrate their hard work thus far this year, review expectations for student behaviors, and discuss how to have an awesome 4th quarter. This is the same presentation that our 8th graders participated in two weeks back. We'll also close out a very successful LLS fundraising campaign for Team CoUREage 4.0 with a school wide pep-assembly on Friday. It'll be a great week starting off 4th Quarter!
Have an awesome weekend, everyone!
Take care and Go Tigers!
David Knapp
LMS Principal
Kona Ice for LLS
It was a tad chilly but our kids didn’t seem to mind! Any day is a great day for some Kona Ice!!! Tiger’s Blood and Blue Raspberry definitely fan favorites. Fun times with proceeds benefitting Team CoUREage 4.0 LLS fundraising!
Junior Achievement Inspire Career Fair
Many thanks to Junior Achievement for hosting such an awesome career fair earlier this week! A group of our 8th grade students learned a great deal about the hottest job opportunities in the greater Cincinnati area.
PotP Members Advancing to State
Congrats to the LMS Power of the Pen team on their recent accomplishments at the PotP regional tourney! 8 Tigers had qualified to compete and two students (Abigail Boyle and Zane Shrewsberry) are moving on to State!
Important Upcoming Dates at LMS
March
- 17th: 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted to TigerParent.me
- 17th: Team CoUREage 4.0 LLS Fundraising Pep Assembly
April
- 3rd-7th: Spring Break
- 14th: Purple Up! For Military Kids
- 18th-19th: Ohio State Testing (ELA)
- 24th-25th: Ohio State Testing (Math)
- 27th: Ohio State Testing (Science - 8th grade only)
Yearbook Sales - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
To order your yearbook go to ybpay.com. You will use the yearbook ID code: 2048423. Each yearbook costs $25.00. It has all-color pages that vibrantly capture your memories throughout the year. Don't miss your chance, the deadline is March 10, 2023!
Purple Up! For Military Kids - April 14
Loveland City Schools will honor students whose parent/guardian is currently serving in the US military by participating in Purple Up! Day on April 14. If your student should be recognized on that day, please complete a quick form by following this link. All students and staff are encouraged to wear purple on that day to show our appreciation for the families of people serving our country!
Tiger Up! Staff Member of the Week
Kings Island 4th Quarter Tiger Up! incentive Trip
Monday 3/13 begins 4th quarter and we are excited to announce the return of our 4th Quarter Kings Island Tiger Up! Incentive Trip. Trip is Friday, May 12th and students must meet certain behavior and academic criteria in order to be eligible to attend the trip. Criteria is as follows:
State Testing Criteria:
- Present for all tests
- Be actively engaged working on the test
- 60 minutes for ELA, 45 minutes for Math & Science (each day)
- Taking your time
- Looking over answers
- Reviewing work
- Not off task, head down during test session before submitting
- Respectful of all students’ testing time (i.e. no talking when you are finished, no disruptions or distractions during the testing time)
4th Quarter Grades: (as of 4/29):
- No Ds or Fs
- No in-school or out-of-school suspensions (including bus suspensions)
- No more than 2 administrative detentions
Tickets are $35 and will go on sale May 1-5. Tickets will be sold by your child's team. If students have a KI season pass, they will be able to use the pass for entry (if eligible) and do not need to buy a ticket. Additional FAQs can be found HERE.
LMS Food/Drink Policy Reminder
We want to remind all families of the outside food and drink policy that is in place here at LMS which also applies to our cafeteria.
LMS has a policy that does NOT permit food or drink to be delivered to school during school hours unless brought in by the student's parent/guardian specifically for the individual student. You can access our Student Handbook which includes all policies and procedures in place at LMS here.
Team CoUREage 4.0 LLS
Team CoUREage 4.0 LLS is a team of students, led by LHS students Emma Steiner, Marcel Mangan and Orhan Ozbudak who are raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students at LMS are also participating in this cause, with the goal to raise $100,00 from February 1 - March 25. There are several ways to support the cause, including:
- Team CoUREage 4.0 Auction Site
- Purchase a Team CoUREage 4.0 T-shirt (designed by LMS' own Bethany Federman) - $15 each: Email Emma Steiner at 24steiem@students.lovelandschools.org to order yours
- Run in the Red Bandana 5k
LAB Mulch Sale
Four different types of mulch and NEW this year, PINE STRAW! Delivered to your home!
Order by Friday, March 17th. Support our Loveland Athletic Boosters who do so much for our LMS athletics program, teams, coaches and athletes!
Reminder of Student Bus Behaviors
We've noticed an uptick of negative student behaviors on our school busses and we've been actively working with our awesome bus drivers and transportation office to address and support students acting safely and appropriately on the school bus. If you child rides the bus, please help to remind them of the following expected behaviors while riding the bus:
- Stay seated on the bus.
- Keep aisles and exits clear.
- Any music or videos played on your device should use headphones or earbuds on the bus.
- Use school appropriate language on the bus.
- Use technology appropriately.
- All school rules apply on the bus.
Join the LMS Spring Coed Bowling Club!
Who should join? Any LMS 7th or 8th grader interested in having some fun and learning a little more about the game. Both boys and girls are welcome!
What is the commitment? Once a week on Tuesdays for 5 weeks beginning on April 11th and ending on May 9th.
Where do we bowl? Crossgate Lanes (in Blue Ash) which are the home lanes for the Boys and Girls High School Bowling teams.
What is the cost? Cost is $8, all you can bowl from 3:15-4:45. Includes bowling shoes.
How do we get there? A bus will pick you up from LMS at 2:45 and will have you back at around 5:15.
Is this an actual sport for my school? No, this is a club. You won’t bowl against other schools. You’ll just bowl with each other.
What if I have never bowled before? No problem! This club is for bowlers of all levels. And you’re likely to improve if you can come every week!
Will I learn much about the game? Absolutely! We definitely want to have some fun. But Coach Adams will be there to help you improve on your game as well!
How do I sign up? Just email Coach Adams at adamsst@lovelandschools.org and advise him that you are interested in participating. And then sign up for the “LMS Spring Coed Bowling Club” via Final Forms.
LHS Summer School Information
Registration for the 2023 LHS Summer School is now open! Please see the information listed below for each of the options that are available. Feel free to contact Mr. Mitchell at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org with any questions.
LMS Career of the Week - Social and Community Service Managers
This week's Career of the Week focus is Social and Community Service Managers:
- Career Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
- Education: 4 year college
- Median Salary: $67,150
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 Sports
The Middle School golf team is coming up just around the corner! Please review the flyer and reach out to Dave Kopecky for additional information or just to sign your child up for the fall season. The Club Golf team starts in early August and goes through the first week of October. It is perfect for experienced and newer golfers who want to compete in golf. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f6-vtUQFTsqrBZcAZW3GobN9faU8vGTs/edit
M/INT PTSA
The MINT PTSA has a place for all interested volunteers!
It’s hard to imagine, but we are looking ahead to next school year and with it some of our awesome volunteers are moving on as their kids move to LHS.
All positions can be shared, with your first year shadowing then taking over the second year. Technology/Website, Communications/Social Media, Social Emotional Wellness, Membership, Treasurer, Secretary, Hospitality chair & co-chair, LIS Science Day co-chair, & member at large.
Not sure how you want to help, but know you want to help? That works too!
FOLLOW US!
https://www.lovelandmintptsa.org/
Facebook: Loveland MINT PTSA
Instagram: @lovelandmint
Twitter: @Loveland MINT PTSA
Stay in touch!
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: Mary Megois
Receptionist: Jennifer Blust
School Resource Officer: Mike Boettger
Office hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
To report an absence call 697-3602 by 9 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