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Notes from Administration

February has arrived! While we are still in the thick of the 2021-2022 school year, this is also the time when we start to turn our thoughts toward the new school year as well. Transition planning will continue for our eighth graders moving on to the high school, and our sixth grade team will start preparations to welcome a new group of Leman Chargers as well. As we plan for the coming year, we will be seeking your feedback on two surveys to help us support our culture at Leman. The 5Essentials survey and the Studer survey are both opportunities for you to let us know how we are doing. Your responses are crucial to us - we want to know how we are doing and where we can improve. If you would take the time to complete both surveys, we would really appreciate it. Your input means so much to us!

Sincerely,

Maggie Lay

Principal

Ignite, LMS!

This year, our theme focuses on "igniting" the fire and desire to learn inside each and every student. So many examples of this exist in the classrooms and hallways of LMS . Each month we will highlight one example to share with the larger community! Check out the great work of our math department below.

Math Teachers Engage Students with a New Workshop Model

Math teachers in grades 6-8 are working to fully implement a workshop model by the end of the 2021-2022 school year. This model would emphasize differentiation through more of a guided math approach. The teachers have worked really hard to make math relevant, engaging, and fun! View the illustration below to see how the math block is structured.

#IgniteLMS

Important Dates

Wednesday, 2/16: Student 5Essential Survey

Monday, 2/21: No School (President's Day)

Tuesday, 2/22: No School (School Improvement Day)

Wednesday 2/23: 8th Grade Graduation Picture Retakes

Wear it Wednesday!

Each Wednesday, LMS invites students and staff to participate in a dress-up day to show off their school spirit! Here are the themes for February:

2/9: Jersey Day

2/16: Pink, Purple, & Red Day

2/23: Decade's Day

CHARGERS IN ACTION

Click the image to the left to view a slide show full of pictures from the last month. Here at Leman Middle School we are creative, innovative, and always having fun!

Order your Yearbooks Today!

Don't forget to purchase your yearbook! The yearbook is 96 colored pages and is only $20! They can be ordered online at book.hrimaging.com or by turning in the order form to your advisory teacher. All orders must be in by February 14th. Email Ms. Montgomery if you have any questions.

Upcoming Community Events

Parent Cafes - Open to all D33 parents

Tuesday, February 15 and Wednesday February 16

5:30-7:30 PM at Currier

Dinner and childcare will be provided

WeGo Together Community Market - open to all WeGo residents with a child under 18 years old

Tuesdays

4:00-6:00 PM at LMS - Door #7

Currently using a drive-thru model for cars to pull up and have food put into their trunks

Family Cooking Classes - open to all D33 families

Thursday Feb. 3 - Stove top macaroni and cheese

Thursday Feb. 17 - Asian style noodles with veggies

5:30-6:30PM

Virtual - Registration Link

January Leman Leaders!

Every month we nominate and acknowledge two students per grade level who have exemplified our Leman Values and have excelled in academics, behavior, or both! Read all about our wonderful students who were selected this month!

Zachary Kolode

Zach is pleasant and sweet. He is outgoing and always says hello to me in the hallway. He is charasmatic and does a wonderful job of advocating for himself and others. He exemplifies the Leman Values of positive interactions and respect for others. I am thrilled to nominate him as a Leman Leader this month.

Nominated by Mr. Hugelier

Joel Ramos

Joel is an awesome LMS 6th Grader that is making a difference with his peers in being an upstander and working really hard to be an example to others with positive interactions. He also does a nice job of transitioning to his classes and makes a point to have smile on face under his mask.

Nominated by Mrs. Getz

Cason Ross

Cason makes leadership look easy both inside and outside of the classroom. He models what it means to be a good example in academics, athletics and in 8th Grade. Cason brings excitement and enthusiasm to school every day but also knows when its time to buckle down and work hard. He is a positive light at Leman and a true Leman leader.

Nominated by Ms. Ross

Irene Mendez

Irene is an outstanding student and incredible friend. She is always ready to learn and she goes out of her way to help her fellow students and friends stay on task. She is dedicated to learning and contributes greatly to Leman with her positive interactions. She is a joy to be around and makes our day better just by being herself. Irene takes her responsibilities as a student and member of the Leman community very seriously. She is always looking for ways to improve the experience here for students and make their lives better. Irene is a role model for all students. We are so lucky to have her at Leman. You are valued and we appreciate you, Irene!

Nominated by Dr. Christie

Bryan Pérez

Bryan Pérez works hard in all of his classes. Not only does he do all of his own work, he goes above and beyond. He is always willing to help his classmates with their work as well. He also is involved in extracurricular activities with athletics.

Nominated by Mrs. Correa

Brandon Juarez

Brandon is a phenomal member of our Leman community. Brandon shows the characteristics of a responsible classmate and even when it is hard, he chooses to do the right thing. Brandon is kind and caring and always respectful to his teachers and peers. He is a joy to be around and such a friendly young man. Brandon has great integrity and character. We are so lucky to have him here at Leman.

Nominated by Mr. Mordini

Morning Announcements Club

The LMS Announcements run every week. Stay up-to-date with currrent events and the latest important reminders happening at the school.

Click here to visit the LMS Announcements homepage.

Check out what's happening on our LMS Facebook page!

Coaching Corner

Read this edition of the Coaching Corner to learn how to support the Eureka Math Curriculum at home. Click the image below.

People You Should Know

LMS Instructional Coaches

LMS is very fortunate to have the support of six instructional coaches who work closely with teachers and administrators to amplify learning in the classroom. Whether it is co-teaching with a faculty member who wants to try a new method, planning professional development for our staff, leading curriculum work, or providing individual support for students, these six women are behind-the-scenes super heros at LMS! One of their many contributions to LMS is the Coaching Corner feature of each edition of The Charger Wire. We are grateful for their leadership in our building!

Mrs. Kate Baker

Mrs. Megan Quintana

Mrs. Donna Bochat

Mrs. Kate Mayster

Mrs. Crystal Lizon

Mrs. Janet Ayala

Administration Interview Spotlight

Allison Moe, Student Service Coordinator

How many years have you been in education?

23 Years

What is one interesting fact about yourself that someone may not know?

I am 3x Ironman

What is one food you refuse to eat? What is one thing you eat often? I refuse to eat seafood because I just don't like it. I love nachos and eat them every chance I can.

What do you love most about LMS? I love all of the cool opportunities that students have at Leman. There are great classes and clubs for students to take. I also really enjoy the weekly announcements. "Good morning Chargers!"