In This Issue: 

1. LMS 8th Grade Spring Sports
2. Teachers' Appreciation Breakfast
3. First-Ever LMS Puzzle Palooza
4. LMS Bookfair - Sign Up to Volunteer
5. Photos Needed for 8th Grade Slideshow
6. Donate to the 8th Grade Celebration Fund
7. Parents' Guide to 8th Grade at LMS Webpage
8. Desserts with Dancers
9. Come See the LHWHS Musical: THE PROM
10. LEF: 3 Ways 2 Give
11. Jr. Rams Lacrosse Registration
12. Local Business Partner Opportunity
13. Stay Connected

Before we know it, it will be time for LMS spring sports. Fifty students have already signed up for the track & field team, which is outstanding. 

Girls Field Hockey, on the other hand, only has 9 students signed up. If your daughter is interested in playing Field Hockey, please complete the Google Form below:

8th Grade Sports Signup and Parent Permission Form

Your child MUST have a physical on file with Nurse Williams at LMS in order to participate. Physicals are valid for 2 full years (730 days).

Help us show our LMS teachers and staff some "love" by helping the LMSPA provide them with breakfast on Tuesday, February 11. You can find a list of requested items to donate HERE.

We are excited to announce the First-Ever LMS Puzzle Palooza Fundraiser will be held Friday, February 21. Won't you join us to support SciOly's efforts and successes? You can sign up using THIS LINK before February 14 at 4:00 p.m.

8th grade parents: We'd like your help contributing photos for a slideshow that will be used at the 8th grade end of year party on May 3rd. We're looking for good quality photos of 8th Grade LMS kids, together, doing anything and everything inside and outside of school (please keep them clean and appropriate). We welcome photos and video clips from elementary school through 8th grade. Our goal is for every LMS 8th grader to be included in this slideshow. We prefer photos that have more than one student, if possible. 

Please upload all photos/videos by March 14 to this Google Drive folder. Contact Cara Kopec at (217) 741-6912 if you have questions or issues submitting photos. 

We will make the final video slideshow available digitally to all 8th grade families at the end of the school year. 

8th grade for LMS students is a special one filled with memorable events throughout the year, involving opportunities for leadership, academics, friends and fun. The year culminates with an end-of-year celebration on May 3rd, featuring rides, games, DJ, and lots of food for our graduates – and a near 100% attendance rate. The event is free for students, paid for by fundraisers and donations through the LMSPA. 

Make a tax-deductible donation to support the 8th grade party and year-end activities HERE. Thanks for your support!