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Notes from Administration

Spring is on the horizon! When we turn the calendar to March, we welcome some of the busiest weeks that we have in a school system. Standardized testing season has arrived, transitions for our eighth graders and incoming sixth graders are picking up speed, and fun spring happenings like the musical, field days, and spring concerts keep us busy well into the evening!

In March, we will host the first of our Spring Parent Series meetings that we are holding on Zoom exclusively for our Leman parents. Experts will discuss a variety of topics that are relevant to the families of 11-14-year-olds. It is common for parents to have questions about their middle-school-aged children. This is a very unique and challenging time in the lives of our children, and we hope that you will join us to learn more about adolescence. March 15th's session will be about the brain development and sleep habits of our pre-teens. A Zoom link will be sent via text message.

We hope your family is able to spend some time together over Spring Break at the end of this month. If there is anything we can do to further support you or your child, please do not hesitate to contact me, or any member of my administrative team.

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.

Ms. Mayton Brings Science to Life!

Ms. Mayton brings science to life with fun and interactive experiments. She wears a white lab coat to make the experience authentic. Students in 6th grade have dissected owl pellets, made slime, and built 3D models of molecules. Thank you Ms. Mayton for igniting the passion in our young scientists!

#IgniteLMS

Important Dates

Thursday, 3/3: Trimester 2 Ends

Monday, 3/4: No School

Monday, 3/14: Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00-8:00 PM)

3/28-4/3: Spring Break

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 March:

3/9: Meme Day

3/16: St. Patrick's Day (wear green)

3/23: Chicago Pride 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!

Dental Exams

The Dupage County Health Department will be at Leman on 4/19/22 and 5/2/22 to complete dental exams. Consent forms are being sent home this week. Dental exams are required for all 6th grade students.

Upcoming Community Events

Parent Cafes - Open to all D33 parents

March 23rd and March 24th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents while kids participate in fun activities in the gym. Dinner will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

LMS Parent Series

March 15th- Inside the brains of 11-14 year olds

April 12th- Social Media- What kids are using and how to keep them safe

May 10th- Understanding substance use and vaping by teens and preteens

Join us on Zoom each evening from 7:00-8:00 PM (Zoom links will be provided closer to the date!)

February 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!

Adnan Sulaiman Khail

Adnan is always pleasant and kind. He is ready everyday with a fist bump and a smile. He is the perfect rolemodel of positive interactions. I am thrilled he is part of our learning community.

Nominated by Mr. Hugelier

Aimee Sanchez

Aimee always goes above and beyond to help her peers and teachers. She is super helpful in the classroom. She exemplifies the Leman Value of responsibility. We are thrilled to have her as a positive role model and all around great student.

Nominated by Mrs. Getz

Tristan McWilliams

Tristan is a natural leader. He is outgoing and enjoys interacting with everyone at Leman. People are drawn to his humor and kindness. He respects others by enjoying people for who they are and makes everyone feel comfortable and safe at Leman. In his positive interactions, he is polite to peers and staff. Tristan is ready to learn. He takes the opportunity to be involved in experiences Leman has to offer and works to better himself every day. On several occasions, other staff have reached out to me to compliment what a responsible and kind student Tristan is. We are proud to have him as a Leman Leader.

Nominated by Ms. Ross

Mateo Perez

Mateo is a joy to have in class. His positivity and humor make class enjoyable. Mateo is always respectful to his peers and his teachers. He is always ready to learn and tackles challenges with a growth mindset. We are lucky to have Mateo as a role model for the 7th grade!

Nominated by Dr. Christie

Alex Hernandez

Alex is an extraordinary hard worker. He is a participant in BAM and puts his learned skills to great use at Leman. He has been accepted into many honors classes for next year. His teachers and I are very proud of him!

Nominated by Mrs. Correa

Azucena Hernandez

Azucena is a very hard worker and is always ready to learn. She tries her best in all of her classes and is a leader. She is a positive role model for students and is always cheerful and kind. Azucena is respectful and shows positive interactions with her teachers and peers. We are so proud of you, Azucena! Keep up the great work!

Nominated by Mr. Mordini

Special Feature: Explore Selection for 2022-2023

Exploratory Options

It is already time to start thinking ahead to next school year! As we look to the 2022-2023 school year, we are excited to once again give students the opportunity to "choose their path" in middle school exploratory by voicing their preferences for courses in the coming school year. Students will rank their choices in April during their Advisory class. Please remember that while we do our very best to make it happen, students do not always get the Exploratory that they have selected. Sometimes, due to when classes are offered or the number of students who select a course, we have to pick something different for your student. Rest assured that all of our Exploratory programming is relevant and engaging for our students, and your child will have the opportunity to learn something new no matter where they land!

Each student has two periods of Exploratory classes in their schedule. We have a wide variety of options for students to select from. Linked below are the explanations of the offered courses.

6th Grade Exploratory Classes

7th Grade Exploratory Classes

8th Grade Exploratory Classes

Technology Highlight

When Exploratory selection takes place in April, students will need to use their own log-in to the Home Access Center to select their preferred classes. Students will practice this in their Advisory class during the month of March.

The student log in for the Home Access Center is the same email address and password that students use to log into their Chromebooks. Check in with your child and make sure they know how to access the system. You can use that opportunity to explore the other information on the Home Access Center website with them, such as their grades and attendance information. If you would like to practice selecting Exploratory classes at home or you would like to check your child’s selection, please follow the directions linked below.

Home Access Center Exploratory Directions

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 about developing a growth mindset at home. Click the image below.

People You Should Know

School Health Aides

Is your child feeling a little queasy at school? Or maybe they need an ice pack? Chances are, they have had an opportunity to meet Jodi Neece or Deb Borges, our school health aides. Located in the health office inside our front office, Ms. Neece and Ms. Borges work hard every day to make sure that our students are healthy. From taking temperatures to monitoring student health plans, they are a great resource for our families when students don't feel their best! They are a tremendous asset to our building and we are grateful for them!