Hello LMS Families!

March is usually feels like the longest month of the school year, but it's hard to believe we're already three weeks in and just four weeks from April vacation.  We were able to get the kids outside to play during lunch this week and I think the fresh air has been a huge help.  

Reports cards will be published next Friday, and we also have the 7th/8th grade dance from 6-8pm--should be fun!

Have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

Thank you to all who made time to join us for student-led conferences today, they seemed to go very well!  I would also like to offer many thanks to the LMS PTA for the wonderful snacks for our teachers!!!

Next week is the last full week of the term, so students have limited time to complete and turn in late work to their teachers.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had an exciting week this week!  The Bionic Project spent the day Monday with our 8th graders to teach about adaptive disabilities and have some fun playing soccer with the kids, the high school stopped by on Wednesday to talk to the 8th graders about classes at LHS, and we finish the week with the 6th Grade Kids Night Out tonight--add a delayed start this morning and we have had a lot going on!

Next week should settle into a nice rhythm with warmer weather and a typical schedule.  I'm assuming we had the last blast of winter this week so I'll set a date for 8th grade graduation and let you all know some time next week.

Have a great weekend!

SPRING CONFERENCE UPDATE:

Last week we sent links ot sign up for spring conferences on March 13, but there was a technical issue and we had to start all over again.  We sent new links last Friday afternoon, and even if you signed up with the first link, you need to sign up again--sorry!

Hello LMS Families!

We had a nice week returning from February break, and although we were only in school for a partial week, the kids and staff did a great job getting back into the routine of teaching and learning.  

SPRING CONFERENCE UPDATE:

Earlier this week we sent links ot sign up for spring conferences on March 13, but there was a technical issue and we have to start all over again.  We sent new links this afternoon, and even if you signed up with the first link, you need to sign up again--sorry!

LMS is happy to welcome the Bionic Project to spend the day with us on Monday, we have an early release on Wednesday, followed by 6th Grade Kids Night Out on Friday from 6-8pm.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

We had quite a week at the middle school and the week before break never lacks for excitement.  The basketball season finished Thursday, our students performed very well at the town-wide band concert Wednesday, and of course the joy of celebrating a Super Bowl win on Monday (well, it was joyous for one person).  We'll be wrapping up our second term and preparing for MCAS before we know it, so in the mean time, I hope you all have a wonderfully relaxing vacation week.

See you soon!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had a fun end to the week with a special guest speaker spending the day with our 6th grade students, and a great field trip to Gillette Stadium with our 8th graders--even though I had to see video of the Malcom Butler interception in the 2015 Super Bowl SO MANY TIMES.

The entire school pulled quite a prank on me this morning with the walls of the office (and in MY office) covered in Patriots artwork colored by students and staff in advisory classes. The most impressive part was that not a single student gave away the secret!  Kudos to all those involved, but I will be celebrating obnoxiously Monday morning after the Seahawks win the Super Bowl.  

I hope you all have a safe and warm weekend indoors with frigid temperatures and more snow on the way.

Go Seahawks!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

Our lost-and-found continues to grow despite the frigid temperatures, but I'm hoping a few items went home today with the sub-zero wind chill.  I'm always amazed how middle schoolers will choose shorts and a t-shirt in the coldest of weather--fashion over function, right?

We finished our winter MAP tests this week and most everyone who needed to make up a session did so today.  Thank you parents for encouraging your students to do their best work.

We have an early release day on Wednesday and the 8th grade trip to Gillette on Friday (and I will be wearing my Seahawks gear, of course).  

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

We had a nice week and the middle school, and I hope the long weekend is nice for you as well.  As a Seattle Seahawks fan I can't root for the Patriots, but I do hope they see each other again in the Super Bowl (with a much different result!).

We have ELA MAP testing on Thursday the 22nd, followed by Math MAP testing on the 29th.

Have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

We had a spirited return to school this week and we ended strong with everyone getting back into their learning routines.  I hope you all had a wonderful break with family and friends, and before you know it, we'll be at the February break.

Have a nice weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We finished our last full week of 2025 and students are definitely excited for the December break.  Our band and chorus students gave us a wonderful concert at LHS on Wednesday night, thank you to Ms. Sheldon for all her hard work to get them ready.  

On behalf of everyone at Littleton Middle School, we hope you have a wonderful holiday break and see you in 2026!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We're down to the final few days of 2025 and we hope to end it on a high note.  The LMS student council hosted our Golden Tiger Awards this afternoon and the energy was great!  We had nine winners, all nominated by their peers, and even a new award--the Golden Tiger Teacher Award.  Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for modeling the kindness, positivity and responsibility that we hope to see in all of our students.

Trimester One reports cards will be published in Aspen this afternoon.  Next week is a full week with no scheduled interruptions, and I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and it was nice to have an uninterrupted week after a scattered November.  It's a quick turnaround to December break so we need to get as much done as possible in the next two weeks.  Wednesday is an early release day.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

Spirit Week at LMS was quite a success, and the creativity for "Anything But A Backpack" was quite impressive--we had a shopping cart, traffic barrier, wheelbarrow, and dozens of baby strollers!

We have a short week next week, capped off by our annual Turkey Olympics & Turkey Trot.  It's the best day of the year at LMS and we're looking forward to the excitement!  We usually have a large number of students dismissed early on that day, but since everyone is either in the gym or taking a walk outside, finding them can be difficult--we should be done with everything by 11am if it's possible to wait a bit.

I hope you have a nice weekend,

Jason

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Hello LMS Families!

Thanks to all of you who were able to be here for a conference today, your support truly helps the students be the best versions of themselves--much appreciated!

Thank you to the LMS PTA for the incredible snacks and coffee truck to keep the day moving right along--we're very grateful!

Next week is a full week at LMS and we're looking forward to a bit of consistency in the schedule (until Thanksgiving break, of course).  I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

I hope this weekend update finds you well, and I'm excited for the holiday season to begin!  That also means we have a quirky schedule this month with no school on Tuesday or Friday.  Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for next Friday, so if you didn't receive a link through SchoolNow, please let me know and I will send it again.

Have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

The kids (and teachers) are certainly excited for Halloween, it's fun when it falls on a Friday.  Congratulations to the students in the flexes of Ms. Tompkins/Ms. Pagington, Mr. Leonard, Ms. Goff and Mr. Shoemaker for winning the pumpkin decorating contest!  Thank you to all the families that donated pumpkins or contributed to the pumpkin fund, it made all the difference!  And thank you to Amy Manheimer for organizing the event, as well as the LMS PTA for collecting funds and delivering dozens of pumpkins to school! 

There is no school on Tuesday (Election Day), and please see the information below about SNAP benefits and assistance for families in need.  Scroll down a little further to see about the LMS PTA Annual Appeal, we all hope you can make a contribution!

Happy Halloween,

Jason

Important Information Regarding SNAP Food-Assistance Benefits

Littleton Public Schools would like to share important information about upcoming changes and uncertainties regarding the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food assistance benefits, which may affect some of our students’ families. We believe it is important that all families are aware of these developments and the supports available. Federal changes taking effect November 1, 2025, may alter eligibility and benefit amounts for SNAP. Ongoing federal budget decisions and government shutdown may delay or suspend SNAP benefit payments to families in Massachusetts.

The Commonwealth’s Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is continuing to process applications and recertifications, but families should be aware that changes in eligibility or delays in funding could impact when benefits are issued.

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance 

If you are concerned that you may lose access to SNAP or your benefits are delayed, local food pantries and food banks may provide short-term assistance. If you are experiencing food insecurity, please know that the school and our community partners are also here to help. We will share resources below.

https://www.littletonps.org/community-resources/wellness-committee

https://www.littletonma.org/235/Outreach-Services

https://www.littletonma.org/229/Food-Programs-Nutrition

Project Bread Foodsource Hotline:

1-800-645-8333

Hotline Hours 

Monday - Friday 8am-7pm

Saturday 10am-2pm

Food assistance in 180 languages.

As a school community, we understand that access to consistent, nutritious food is essential for children’s learning, health, and well-being. We are committed to supporting our families during this time of change and uncertainty. If you need help or simply want to talk through what’s happening, do not hesitate to reach out.

Hello LMS Families!

We passed the halfway point of the first term, and if the second half moves as quickly, we'll be there in no time.  We have an early release day next week, and the following two weeks are four days each.  Keeping up with assignments will be important with a choppy schedule, so please let us know how we can help.

REMINDER: PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS NEXT WEDNESDAY

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We've had fun week at school, from decorating pumpkins to the field trip to Nashoba Tech, and it was great to see students and staff enjoying the days (a Monday holiday certainly helps).  We have another holiday on Monday so Happy Diwali to those who celebrate!

LMS Drama is hosting the annual 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance next Friday from 6-8pm, and we're excited to see all the great costumes!  I will send a note next week about costumes at school but it's basically no masks, no weapons, no inflatables.

I hope you have a great long weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

It's hard to believe, but this was only our second week of the school year without a major disruption to the schedule.  We're in teh groove of the year and ready for the good work ahead.  There is no school Monday.

We have begun our annual pumpkin decorating contest and are still in need of pumpkin donations.  If you're out this weekend to pick pumpkins and want to grab an extra one for the school, we would really appreciate it!

Have a great weekend, and please see the notice below regarding the LMS PTA Annual Appeal!

Jason

 Support Littleton Middle School Teachers, Staff & Students!

The LMS PTA’s Every Dollar Counts campaign is underway for the 2025-2026 School year, and we need YOU to help us reach our $7,000 goal and ensure EVERY LMS family contributes something — no matter the amount. 

 Your donation goes 100% toward teacher-requested classroom enhancements to support student learning, such as: 

-          activities and enrichment, 

-          engaging learning tools, 

-          partially funded field trips for each grade, 

-          several student activities, 

-          an all-school activity & 

-          multiple teacher appreciation events throughout the year (not because they’ve requested them, because THEY DESERVE THEM!!)

LMS does not hold any other fundraisers during the school year, so this is your chance to make a direct impact.

 Oh and as if contributing to our wonderful school wasn’t enough incentive to give, we’ve gamified it for you! Donate by December 6, 2025 to be entered into a drawing for:

• $150 gift card to Gibbet Hill Grill (Groton)

• $100 gift card to O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)

• $50 gift card to Kimball Farm (Westford)

 Every dollar truly counts—and every student benefits. Let’s make this year unforgettable for our LMS Community! 

https://every-dollar-counts-lms-2025-2026-annual-appeal-copy.cheddarup.com

Or Text “LMS2025” to 234-324-3332 and we’ll reply with your link.

Questions? Contact:

Leah Lee: Leahkraemerlee@gmail.com 

Adrienne Nash: Adriennelynn1@gmail.com

Hello LMS Families!

I hope you all have wonderful plans for the weekend, and I'm not going to squander this extension of summer weather--it's lovely!

We had a solid week at the middle school by wrapping up MAP testing and hosting our first "Kids Night Out" of the year.  Next week looks good with five full school days and no distractions from the routine.

Take care,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

The calendar has turned to fall, and while the temperatures haven't quite followed, that is sure to change next week.  Our lost-and-found is already gaining items so be sure to ask your students to check the cafeteria if they lose their coats and sweatshirts (and water bottles, lunch bags, etc.)

We will have MAP test make-ups on Tuesday and Wednesday for those who missed the tests earlier this week.  

Next Friday is also our first 6th Grade "Kids Night Out" from 6-8pm.  The cost is $5 and we'll have games, concessions, music, and a bouncy obstacle course!  Hopefully the release of the upcoming Taylor Swift movie doesn't keep too many students away.  😄

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

This was our first full week of school, and I have to say it was quite a success.  Everyone seems to be getting sick right now so maybe that had something to do with it?  😆

We have our first MAP tests of the year on Monday and Wednesday from 8:15-9:45am, and we'll schedule time for make-ups the following week if needed.  Wednesday is also an early release day (11:20am).

The nice weather means more students out-and-about (especially on early release days), so I'm hoping you can take a moment to speak to your children about bicycle safety.  We don't want students darting through crosswalks and down streets without regard for traffic--there's a lot of kids on those days as well as a lot of daytime traffic.

I hope you have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

As we build toward our first full week of the year, we continue to see excited students with great attitudes about being back to school.  Our teachers are finding a rhythm in their classes and the kids are settling into good routines.

Most of our students have responded very well to the expectations for cell phone use, and I whole-heartedly thank you for your support at home to reinforce our policy.  Please continue to remain vigillant and we will do the same--it's been so much better for the kids!

Here's a look at the week ahead:

• Back-To-School Night is Monday from 6-8m and I sent a brief notification of the process a few minutes ago, but please let me know if you have any questions.

• We have an early day on Wednesday with students dismissed at 11:20am.  Our staff immediately go to professional development meetings so kids will not be allowed to remain in the building unsupervised.

• Picture Day is Thursday and your students were given envelopes to take home with more information.  We have plenty of extras if they were lost, just let me know.  You can also see the "LMS At Large" tab for more information.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

What an amazing start to the school year!  This has been, without question, the best beginning I've experienced in my nine years as an administrator.  The kids have been wonderful, the staff is excited, everything seems to be clicking?  (Knock on wood)

Picture Day is Thursday, September 11, and we will send home more information next week.  We also have an early release day on the 10th so the next couple of weeks will be choppy.  We'll also have more information on our back-to-school night, kids night out, and other events over the next couple weeks.

Until then, I hope you have a fabulous weekend and see you on Tuesday!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

We had a wonderful promotion ceremony for our 8th graders this evening and we're so excited for them to begin the next chapter of their school lives!  Thank you to our staff for their hard work, PTA for their support, and to all of you for raising such an incredible community of students!  Our upcoming 7th and 8th graders will have big shoes to fill.

Monday is our field day which will include a BBQ from our cafeteria staff, games and stations run by NJHS and Student Council, locker clean-out and saying goodbye for the summer.  We will surely have a lot of items in the lost and found so I will send a photo for items to be claimed before they are donated at the end of next week.

I'll reach out with information for the 25-26 school year in mid-August, so until then, I hope you have an incredible summer!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

We're in the final days of the school and everything is happening at an incredible pace!  We had the 8th grade Civis Project showcase in Worcester on Monday, the 6th Country Expo, the 7th grade field trip to Boda Borg, the 8th grade Band trip to Six Flags and a celebration by the USDA for our cafeteria's nutritious lunch program on Thursday, our Golden Tiger Awards assembly this afternoon and the 7th/8th dance tonight--whew!

Next week will also be busy with the 8th grade field trip to New Hampshire on Wednesday, the 6th grade field trip to Canobie Lake on Thursday, and the 8th grade promotion ceremony Friday evening at 5pm.  Lots of excitement in and out of our building!!

For our 8th grade families, please see the notice below regarding the 1:1 technology program at LHS.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Attention Grade 8 Parents:

Please register for the LHS 1:1 Program by June 15th. This registration is required for all grade 8 students, whether participating in the Lease/Purchase program or using their own device. Your timely response helps us plan effectively for the upcoming school year.

Information and registration: 

https://www.littletonps.org/high-school/lhs-1-1-program

Hello LMS Families!

The short week was certainly busy, and I can finally say we're done with MCAS!  Done with MAP testing!  And as many of you have seen, there's no more "Let's Have Another Great Week!" on the electric street sign--yay!!  The wires were cut during all of the construction last year, and that was the last message programmed in the system so I couldn't change it.  We have a new sign and it looks good!

Moving to next week, select 8th graders will be away for the Civic Project on Monday, 7th grade has a class trip to Bodaborg on Thursday, and the 6th grade has Country Expo that morning as well.  

I hope you all have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We ended the week with a flurry (not a bad weather pun).  Our Chorus Club and Band students were magnificent at Wednesday's Spring Concert, Science Fair for 6-8 grades last night, and the Senior Parade this morning.  Whew!

Grade 8 will take the Civics MCAS next week, and then we're done with testing!

I'll send an email next week with promotion information, music class selections, and a reminder to choose a language class for current 6th graders.  But for now, enjoy the long weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

For two-thirds of the school, MCAS is done!  Everyone was clearly over the tests, the crazy schedules, and the disrupted routine.  I think we are all looking forward to a "normal" week next week: we have the spring Band concert on Wednesday night and an early release on Friday.

I hope you enjoy the weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

I hope your students enjoyed the early release day today, they were very excited to be done early on a Friday.  We spoke with students yesterday in advisory about the importance of bicycle safety, wearing a helmet, looking both ways, and other safety measures now that the weather is nice and they will be on the roads more.  The same will be true at pick-up after school--more students will be walking home or riding their bikes, so please pay extra attention as you leave the parking area.

Thank you SO MUCH to our wonderful PTA today for the Moe's Southwest Grill buffet for Teacher Appreciation week, it was a big hit!  They had table cloths and centerpieces, it was a nice break from the usual cafeteria or teacher room routine.

MAP testing in ELA will take place Monday morning, and if your child is late or absent, we will work out a time for a make-up later in the week.

I hope you all have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!  

April break has finally arrived and I hope you all have a wonderful week with family and friends.  The Science and Technology MCAS test for 8th graders will be on the Tuesday and Wednesday of our return (29th & 30th), then we begin the last push toward the end of the year--less than eight school weeks to go!

Thank you,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

It's a beautiful day today, I hope get to enjoy a bit of sunshine before the rain this weekend.  Along with the spring, MCAS season begins next week with the ELA exams on Wednesday (4/9) and Thursday (4/10).  Students absent on those days will have opportunities to make up the test before the start of April vacation.  I will also be sending an email with expectations for students regarding snacks and technology on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

I hope you're all about to have a great weekend!  We have a few important date coming:

• MCAS (ELA): April 9 & 10

• Safety Drill: April 17

• 8th Grade Families: it's time to register your students for the annual New Hampshire field trip, the deadline is fast approaching!  Go to https://www.capitaltours.net/register to sign up, no payment needed at this time.

Thanks!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

March Madness has started, both on the court and in the hallways--everyone is looking forward to being outside consistently.  Congratulations to our Golden Tiger Award winners!  The were chosen by their peers for their kindness, positivity and responsibility:

Grade 6: Mary Silva, Ben Hollander, Allyson Hunt

Grade 7: Sanchita Gowda, Neveah Frye

Grade 8: Kashika Ralhan, Benn Cahill

Have a great weekend, and GO GONZAGA!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

I hope everyone had a great experience during our student-led conferences--it makes such a difference to have the student in the room to discuss their progress--and that you enjoy a little bit of an extended weekend!

Happy Pi Day to everyone as well, and thank you to Table Talk pies who donated hundreds of individual pies for our students yesterday.  They even had lemon this year, yum...

Grades for Term 2 closed today and report cards will be out in a few days.  

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

This weekend we "spring forward" into the worst day of the year, daylight saving time!  It takes me days to get my body clock (and the clocks at home) set to the new time, and I'm sure we'll have quite a few sleepyheads Monday morning.

We have Grade 6 Kids Night Out at 5:30pm tonight, and student-led conferences next Friday--you should have received an email with information to sign up, but let me know if you need us to send it again.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

I hope February break was relaxing, and now that we're about to jump to March, the school year seems to be flying by.  The warmer temperatures will be lovely when they melt the snow, our kids want to get outside for recess!

Take care and see everyone on Monday!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We've finally arrived at February break and hope you all a wonderful time!  I'll be in London for the week, go Crystal Palace!  

We have scheduled our next 6th Grade Night Out for Friday, March 7 from 5:30-7:30pm

Thank you!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

I didn't grow up in Massachusetts and maybe I'm wrong, but when did February become the unofficial start of winter?  It looks like there's a lot of snow this weekend and next week, so I guess we'll see how it impacts the next few school days.  February break begins at the end of next week as well, and the mad scramble by students and staff to get everything done is underway!

Congratulations to Ms. Sheldon and the entire LMS band program, the All-Town concert on Wednesday was fantastic!

Have a great weekend and stay warm,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

A short week and bitterly cold temperatures made for a strange (but good) week at LMS, and we are certainly looking forward to warmer temperatures to let the kids outside to play!

Opening Night for "Newsies Jr." is tonight with performances to follow tomorrow and Sunday.  Good luck to the cast and crew!

Wednesday is our winter ELA MAP test, and the 8th grade is traveling to Gillette Stadium for a great day of STEM activities.  

Have a nice weekend and stay warm!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had a routine week at the middle school with no special days, assessments or events.  That's all going to change soon with the LMS Drama production of "Newsies" opening next week, MAP test coming soon, as well as a Grade 7/8 Valentine's Dance on February 7.  More detials to come but it should be fun!

See you Tuesday!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

Our first full week of the new year is in the books and it feels good to back in the school routine.  Winter sports have started and the drama production of "Newsies" is getting ready for Opening Night soon.  Frigid temperatures kept the kids indoors during our regular outside time after lunch, so if it gets to the mid-30's next week, we can open the doors and let them shake their sillies out.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

Well, it's certainly been an interesting couple of weeks at the middle school!  

Thank you all for your support of our students and staff, I truly appreciate you and am quite grateful for this community.  I hope you have a wonderful break with friends and family, and we'll see you on Januray 2!

Jason

 Hello LMS Families!

We had a wild week at the middle school, ending with an assembly for students to celebrate their classmates nominating them for the Golden Tiger Award!  It's a new opportunity for students to recognize the kindness, positivity, and responsibility in each other, and if it all goes the way I suspect, to change the culture of how students talk to and about each other.  We had five winners today, so congratulations to Hanna Abbinanti (6), Leo Arcadipane (7), Paige Horton (8), Phoebe Auston (8) and Lizzie Boyer (8)!!

We have a full week next week with a 7th grade field trip on Wednesday, followed by December break the week after.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, and it's hard to believe that winter break starts in just two weeks!  Our lost-and-found continues to grow, so if your child is missing something for colder temperatures, encourage them to take a look and see if something looks familiar.

We have an early release day next Wednesday.

Have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had a good week at the middle school, and with the end of the first term fast approaching, the next couple of weeks will be a blur.  Thank you to all the 6th grade families that attended our fundraiser last night, it was lots of fun!  I hope you have a great weekend, as well as a special Thanksgiving if I don't have an update for you next week.

Thanks!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

Thank you to all the families who attended a conference today, I hope you gained valuable insights about your student's progress to start the year.  And thank you to our amazing PTA for the coffee truck and pastries this morning, it's such a great way to start the day!

Littleton Public Schools is excited to introduce SchoolStatus, a new platform designed to streamline communication across our district. With SchoolStatus, parents can easily access important school information, updates, and connect with the school community.

How it works:

• Personalized Communication: Receive alerts via text, email, voice call, or the SchoolNow mobile app.

• Easy-to-Use: Manage your communication preferences with a few simple steps.

• Stay Informed: Never miss a school event, deadline, or important announcement.

Next Steps:

Next week, you'll receive an onboarding email, text, or phone call with instructions on how to confirm your contact preferences, including language preferences. 

Have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had a good week, though the building had a strange vibe following a post-halloween sugar rush, a time change, day off on Tuesday, and a day off for Veteran's Day on Monday.  We'll be back at it again on Tuesday and ready for the push to Thanksgiving.

In the meantime, I would like to acknowledge the veterans in our community and the sacrifices they made to keep our nation free.  Thank you!

Jason

Our educational needs for our Shaker Lane School (PreK-2) have significantly changed since it was built. We are exploring the possibilities for a reimagined Shaker Lane School, designed to better align with 21st-century learning with the necessary space for our current and future programming needs. The Massachusetts School Building Authority is currently reviewing three possible scenarios for the Shaker Lane School; addition/renovation, a new building built on the lower field, or a new building built on the upper field. The Shaker Lane Building Committee (SLBC) has been actively sharing details with the public. There was a public update/listening session on October 16, a public information session on October 23, and a ten-minute presentation at Town Meeting on October 29. Town officials attended a walkthrough of the existing school on October 22, and viewed first-hand how space constraints are creating challenges for staff as they continue to put the needs of students first. 

Additional site visits for the community have been scheduled below that will consist of a tour of Shaker Lane and Q&A/Informational session. Please sign up here to attend one of the tours listed below.

Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 - 8:00 

Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:00 

All town residents seeking information and updates on the project are also encouraged to visit the Shaker Lane School Building Project website at http://bit.ly/47cAP4B.

During conferences next Friday, November 15th, Shaker Lane will also be offering two scaled-back tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. These tours will consist of hallway and other non-classroom locations to allow for conferences to take place as intended.

Thank you everyone!

Michelle

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Hello LMS Families!

What a great week at the middle school!  Our 3rd annual LMS Pumpkin Decorating Contest concluded today with the advisories of Ms. Gresco, Mr. Gillette and Ms. Pagington taking the top awards (see a few photos below).  The kids and staff did amazing work, and it has become a great LMS tradition.  Students also dressed up appropriately with no masks or props, thank you for your support!

There is no school tomorrow to celebrate Diwali, and don't forget to set your clocks back Saturday night.  There is also no school on Tuesday due to election voting.

I hope you all have a great weekend and good luck with the sugar rush!

Jason

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Hello LMS Families!

We're getting ready for the Grade 7 & 8 Halloween Dance to cap a busy week at the middle school--last week's Grade 6 Kids Night Out was a blast!

I will send an email later regarding Halloweed at LMS, kids wearing their costumes, and a few guidelines to remember as they prepare for fun at school!  We don't have school next Friday in observance of Diwali.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Jason

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Hello LMS Families!

Our 6th Grade Kids Night Out has started, and I can hear the kids screaming as they run by my office--they're having a blast!  The short week was busy, and we're ready for another great week up next!  Here's a quick look:

• Wednesday: Early release at 11:20am

• Wednesday: Picture re-takes

• Friday: Grade 7/8 Halloween Dance

Students and staff did a great job during our safety drill on Wednesday, LPD was quite happy!

Have a great weekend,

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had a really good week at LMS, finishing strong into the holiday weekend.  We have a busy couple weeks ahead, including:

• Safety drill on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:30am

• 6th Grade Kids Night Out on Friday, October 18, 6-8pm

• Picture retakes, Wednesday, October 23

• 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance, Friday, October 25, 5:30-7:30

Please see the email below from Dr. Clenchy, and I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jason

The Shaker Lane Building Committee (SLBC) has been working on phase two of the project (Feasibility Study) throughout the summer. The Feasibility Study has been completed and submitted to the Massachusetts Building Authority, and MSBA is currently reviewing this document. The feasibility study includes three possible scenarios for the current Shaker Lane School: addition/renovation, a new building built on the upper field, or a new building built on the lower field. The SLBC has been working with our architectural firm, Studio G, to look at various school designs for the three scenarios. The SLBC will hold two upcoming public meetings to update the community on our progress with the Shaker Lane project: Wednesday, October 16th, and Wednesday, October 23rd. Both meetings will be hybrid at the Littleton Police Station Community Room and begin at 7:00 pm. We recently sent out a postcard to all residents, providing them access to our SLBC website to learn more about the project and submit any questions our community may have. You can also access the SLBC website at the Shaker Lane Building Project. 

Our educational needs for our Shaker Lane prek-2 school have significantly changed since it was built. We are looking forward to a reimagined Shaker Lane School, designed to better align with 21st-century learning and provide the necessary space for our current and future programming needs, resulting in an exciting and vibrant learning community for our youngest learners.

Hello LMS Families!

It's hard to believe we're already into October, and with it comes a lot of excitement with our upcoming activities.  Here's a few to put on your calendar:

• We will have our clubs & activities catalogue ready for next week.  There is a $50 activities fee that covers all clubs for the entire year.

• Wednesday, October 16, 8:30am: Safety Drill (more information to come)

• Friday, October 18: Grade 6 Kinds Night Out, 6-8pm

• Friday, October 25: Grade 7/8 Dance, 5:30-7:30

That's it for now, I hope you have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had a great week at school this week, and it will soon be sweater weather.  On that note, we have quite a few swetshirts (and water bottles) in our lost and found.  If your child is missing something warm to wear, it might be in our cafeteria.

We have scheduled our first Grade 6 "Kids Night Out" for Friday, October 18.  More details to follow.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

We had our first full week this week, and judging by the number of sick students and staff, this weekend couldn't come soon enough.  We have Math MAP testing on Wednesday (early release day) but otherwise it's a pretty routine week ahead.  I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families,

Our first (almost) full week is in the books and we continue to gain momentum.  Picture day went well, and the warming temperatures haven't been an issue in classrooms.  Next Wednesday is the first MAP test of the year and I know the kids will be great.  I hope you all have a great weekend, and GO SEAHAWKS!!  

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

The first couple of weeks are often brutal with high temperatures and muggy humidity, but we've had a great run of weather and it's clearly reflected in the bright attitudes of our students and staff.  We had a great week and it seems most everyone is in the school routine!

Next week is quite busy:

• LMS Family Back-to-School Night is Monday from 6-8pm

• Early release day on Wednesday

• Picture Day on Thursday

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jason

Hello LMS Families!

Our summer break was longer than last year, and it was easy to see that everyone returned refreshed.  We had a very good week at the middle school, and most everything seemed happen as planned--yay!

For those new to the LMS Weekend Update, you can select the tab you wish two view at the top rather than scrolling though a long email.

Be sure to check out the "LMS At Large" tab for next month's cafeteria menu!

I hope you enjoy the long weekend,

Jason