LIS Tiger Talk

Tiger Families,

No matter how old you are, there is certain excitement and fun about snow days. Students were disappointed all week asking me why we weren't off for the cold. I told them there was a chance for a snow day on Friday, so flush those ice cubes, sleep with your pj's inside out, or whatever has worked in the past. Guess it worked:)

For all our students who purchased a ticket to the Silent Disco for today (Friday 1/19), it has been rescheduled for next Friday, January 26th. Also, please take a moment to check out the information about our LIS Dodgeball Tournament. It's a big deal around here.

Enjoy the snow and 3-day weekend! Go Tigers!

Julie Carter

LIS Principal

carterju@lovelandschools.org

The LIS Staff will be hosting our annual Dodgeball Tournament on February 14th & 15th - from 2:15- 3:15pm. Students must be picked up by 3:15.

Game and Signing Up Information:

February 14th- 5th Grade

February 15th- 6th Grade

* Students must be signed up on Final Forms under the activities “LIS Coed 2024 Dodgeball Tournament” in order to participate in the tournament.

*On each of the above days, two teams will be moving on to the finals. The final four will play in the championship games on Friday, February 16th during Tiger Time at school.

*Single elimination tournament. The winning team will move on to the next round. If that game is lost, that team is out.

Team Information:

*Teams must consist of 5th grade students only or 6th grade students only. Each grade level team can have up to ten players and must have a minimum of seven players all in the same grade level. Each team can have one LIS staff member which will count as one of the ten players.

*The cost to enter the tournament is $5.00 per team member. Players will give their $5 to their Team Captain. You can turn in cash or checks made payable to Loveland Intermediate School. Proceeds will be donated to NEST. There are no refunds once the roster envelope (team captain only) is turned in to the office. All money for the team needs to be in one roster envelope. Registration will not be accepted unless the registration envelope is complete with all players paid and all players registered on Final Forms.

*Completed roster (team captain only) and money must be turned in to the office by February 2nd. Once you have committed to a team, you CAN NOT change teams.

Best Dressed:

We will also be selecting a best dressed for each grade level day. There will be a small prize for the team that has the most creative uniforms on each day of the tournament. The more creative the better!

Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the local NEST program and a portion of the funds will be used to purchase new physical education supplies for future tournaments and playground. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Mueller at muelleab@lovelandschools.org

TEAM CAPTAINS ONLY:

Please see the office for a roster envelope form after you have a complete team.

Monday, 01/22, Day 1

Tuesday, 01/23, Day 2, Math MAP Testing, Yarn Club

Wednesday, 01/24, Day 3, Math MAP Testing, Board Game Club

Thursday, 01/25, Day 1, 5th and 6th Grade Science Club

Friday, 01/26, Day 2, 6th Grade Egypt Day, Silent Disco

It is with very mixed emotions that we will be saying "farewell" to Officer Mike as he has recently been promoted to Lieutenant with Loveland Police Department. While we are excited and proud of Officer Mike for his promotion, we will miss him greatly around LMS/LIS campus. He's become a very familiar face around here these past four years, and his service and support has been invaluable to students, our staff and our families. Officer Mike's last day with us will be Monday, 1/22.

Replacing Officer Mike as our School Resource Officer for LIS/LMS will be Officer Jake Steinkoening (otherwise known as Officer Steiny). Officer Steiny has a number of years of SRO experience here in Loveland under his belt, serving as an SRO at both St. Columban as well as at Loveland High School. Jake is also a coach for us here in Loveland and is a familiar face across our schools and community. We're excited to welcome Officer Steiny.

Although we'll see Officer Mike making rounds as a day-shift Lieutenant, we'll miss having him here on our campus daily. Thank you for your service and support, Mike! We appreciate you.

There will be an orientation meeting, in the Loveland Middle School Auditorium, for all parents of incoming 7th graders of Loveland Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This informational meeting is to provide parents with information related to transitioning to middle school and everything that goes with it.

To order your yearbook go to ybpay.lifetouch.com. You will use the yearbook ID code: 2128424. Each yearbook costs $18.00. The yearbook features a sturdy softcover with a protective coating. It has all-color pages that vibrantly capture your memories throughout the school year. Each yearbook has durable saddle-stitched binding that will keep the yearbook intact through wear and tear. Don't miss your chance to order, the deadline is April 5, 2024.

Who: Students 5th - 8th grade

What: Meeting

Where: Loveland Intermediate School

Room 162

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Time: 5:00-6:30

We will be making native seed packets for sharing.

Take one positive step forward to promote a healthy world.

Join us to share your love of Loveland, to learn about the 'biodiversity crisis' and to prepare strategies and implement projects to tackle local environmental problems.

Questions? papale@lovelandschools.org

The kick off for formalized, specific 6th grade career exploration and awareness in 2024 will take place on Friday, January 26 during Tiger Time. Drews Mitchell (LCSD Career and College Readiness Counselor) will prepare a video presentation to share with your student during Tiger Time that day. The students will need to use their Chromebooks/electronic devices to participate in an engaging introduction to SchooLinks, our online research and planning tool. This activity is designed to open up the world of possibilities for careers and can help students to have a greater understanding of options that are associated with their strengths, interests, talents and abilities. If you are interested, please click here for information about the 6-12 Loveland career exploration and planning system. You are welcome to reach out to Mr. Mitchell at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org with any questions about this or career/college planning in general.

Registration for Kindergarten at Loveland Early Childhood Center will open on January 10, 2024. If your child will be five years old on or before August 1, 2024, they can be part of the Loveland Tiger Class of 2037! Once registration opens, you can complete paperwork online through Final Forms. Families are invited to Kindergarten Roundup at LECC on January 9, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Learn more on our website at www.lovelandschools.org/kinder.

January 23-24: Math MAP Testing

January 26: 6th Grade Egypt Day

January 26: Silent Disco *rescheduled

February 1: Lifetouch Spring Pictures

February 14: 5th Grade LIS Dodgeball Tournament

February 15: 6th Grade LIS Dodgeball Tournament

February 16: LIS Dodgeball Final Tournament (during Tiger Time)

February 19: No School- Presidents Day

The College Credit Plus (CCP) program has been established by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to enhance students' college and career readiness and postsecondary options. The CCP program enables college-ready 7-12 grade students who qualify for college admission to take college-level courses. Students may earn both high school and transcripted college credit upon successful completion of coursework. If you are interested in learning more about CCP, please come and join the LHS counselors for the annual CCP meeting on January 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the LHS Auditorium. We strongly encourage students to attend this event. There will be a brief overview of the program as well as tables set up with the local colleges. The college representatives will share their college-specific information. If you are unable to attend the meeting there will be a presentation posted on the LHS College Credit Plus Google Site.

Mrs. Purdin's Virtual Counseling Office

Our GotSneakers Recycling drive is still in action! Donate used shoes and save them from the landfill! As a reminder, we can accept:

-Rubber sole athletic sneakers

-Rubber sole cleats

-Canvas Vans and Converse only

-Absolutely NO non-athletic footwear

If possible please tie laces together. Drop off in the bin in front of LIS/LMS.

The Loveland MINT PTSA helps to provide students and parents social and emotional support. Attached is an article written for a CCHMC blog on 8 Ways Parents Can Teach Kindness to Kids. Thanks to our board member, Tara Dale for getting permission to share this from her boss and colleagues!

https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/healthy-living/child-development-and-behavior/8-ways-parents-can-teach-kindness-to-kids/

Many thanks to our business sponsors, Lemons and Limes Boutique and Northeast Orthodontic Specialists. We appreciate your support!

While our membership drive is now closed, donations to help us fund our initiatives will be accepted all year. https://lis-lms.memberhub.com/store/items/879101

If you own a business and would like to become one of our partners we would love to hear from you. Contact lovelandmintptsa@gmail.com

Follow us at:

Website: www.lovelandmintptsa.org

Facebook: Loveland MINT PTSA

Instagram:@lovelandmint

Twitter:@Loveland MINT PTSA

2023-2024 Loveland School Calendar

School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

To report an absence call 774-6123 by 9:00 a.m.

Principal: Julie Carter

Email: carterju@lovelandschools.org

Website: www.lovelandschools.org
Location: 757 S Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH, USA
Twitter: @LIS_MrsCarter

Instagram: lis_tigers