Little Miami E-News

When employees embrace the opportunity-seeking attribute of an entrepreneurial mindset, they start identifying potential improvements, efficiencies, or innovations in their work. The School Psychology department would like to honor Mary Kamphaus as the November Champion for Children for demonstrating "Opportunity Seeking." Mary sought out the opportunity to assist in the training of two school psychology case managers in Little Miami this fall. Mary took the initiative to complete the multi-step process to train the district case managers on a new assessment tool, which has benefited the school psychology team in the district as well as other school psychologists and districts served by the ESC.

In addition, Mary has taken the steps to introduce a therapy dog, Curley, to Little Miami High School.

Through her work with staff, students, and families at Little Miami High School, Mary recognized the benefits a therapy dog could provide. She initiated the process of obtaining district and WCESC approval to seek out a dog for training and has successfully completed steps to welcome Curley to the staff of Little Miami High School, where he has been serving the building for over a year. Mary has shared that it has increased her interaction with staff and students in the building and has provided benefits to all at LMHS.

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on our amazing school psychologists, who play a crucial role in fostering the well-being, growth, and success of every student. School psychologists are dedicated to supporting students' mental health, creating positive learning environments, and helping kids build resilience, confidence, and social-emotional skills.

Thank you to our school psychologists for the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families! Your work truly makes a difference.

Let’s all take a moment to recognize and appreciate their incredible contributions to our school community!

Kristie Strittmatter – LMECC Psychologist

Shayleigh Holbrook – LMECC Psychologist Case Manager

Heather Kirby – LMPR Psychologist (5 days);

Hayley Curtsinger – LMPR Intern Psychologist

Melissa Elam – LMES Psychologist Case Manager

Sam Wolfe – LMMS Psychologist

Mary Kamphaus – LMHS Psychologist

#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYou #StudentSupport #LittleMiamiPride

Little Miami Local Schools is proud to honor all service men and women in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to the relatives of students and staff who have served in the United States Armed Forces who came out to our schools this week and last to be recognized!

Our LM cadets had the opportunity to present the colors at the Women's Xavier University Basketball game on November 10th!

US Flag: Cadet Alexander Garcia

JROTC Flag: Cadet Brady Thompson

Rear Guard: Cadet Brooke Thomas

The cadets will be presenting again for Xavier's Men's Basketball game on December 1st.

Our Little Miami HS Arts & Craft Show is on Saturday Nov 16 from 9:30-3 at Little Miami HS. There will be over 100 Crafters with all handmade items! It is a great place to grab some presents and even better place to enjoy a day out with friends! Come and enjoy a great lunch made by LM Band Boosters!

We are pleased to announce that Sara LaFary has joined Little Miami Schools as our new Central Registrar/EMIS Assistant. She will be instrumental in managing our student enrollment processes and ensuring compliance with EMIS reporting.

Sara has over eight years of experience in this position and comes to us from Fairfield City. She brings valuable skills and insights that will enhance our team’s efforts to support our families, students and staff.

Sara is replacing Nancy Journeay due to her upcoming retirement in December.

November 19th: Board of Education Meeting, 7pm Central Office

November 21st:

• LMMS Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30-7:00)
• LMPR 3rd Grade Music Program

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No School

December 5th:

• LMHS Holiday Band Concert
• ECC PTO Meeting at El Picante 6:00 pm

December 9th-13th:

• ECC Holiday Shop Opens
• LMHS Holiday Spirit Week

December 10th: LMHS Choirs Christmas Concert, 7 pm, LMHS Auditorium

December 14th: Breakfast with Santa at LMHS

December 17th: Board of Education Meeting, 6 pm Central Office

December 18th: LMHS Athletic Signing Day

December 19th: End of Quarter

December 20th: Staff Workday - No Students

December 23rd: Winter Break Begins

January 6th: School Resumes

As part of our commitment to effective communication with our families, we are excited to announce that we now have three dedicated phone lines available for families who speak Uzbek, Russian, or Spanish. By calling these numbers, families will first be connected to an interpreter before being routed to the district office and the appropriate building.

More information can be found at the links below:

English

Uzbek

Russian

Spanish

LMECC

LMPR

LMES

LMMS

LMHS

Mercy Health and Little Miami Local Schools would like to remind you that the Health Clinic is open & ready to assist your needs, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER!

Mary Compton, FMP, is a helpful medical professional capable of treating sickness symptoms, serving as a primary care option, providing vaccinations, and even doing sports physicals.

The Little Miami Health Clinic is located at Little Miami Primary School. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If you have questions or to book an appointment call 513-215-9277

Click here for more information about the Mercy Clinic & Consent Forms

The Little Miami school district has seen continued growth over the years in terms of the number of homes in the area and the corresponding increases in enrollment. But how does Little Miami compare to the rest of Warren County and to the state with regards to enrollment?

As you can see below, data compiled from the most recent state report card for the 2023-2024 school year, Little Miami is the third largest district in Warren County. As compared to the entire state, which has a district average size of approximately 2,358 students, Little Miami is in the top 91% of districts in enrollment.

With the continued growth in the area, Little Miami is sure to maintain growth each year.

DID YOU KNOW? By the age of three, a child’s brain is already 80% developed, and, by the time a child enters kindergarten, they must already know thousands of words in order to succeed in the classroom. Reading aloud to a child and giving them access to books is the best way to ensure they are prepared to enter kindergarten.

The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library wants to start a new chapter in early childhood literacy throughout Ohio by providing families with books. With the goal of preparing students entering Kindergarten for success in the classroom, the Imagination Library program will send a customized book to your child each month from birth until age five. Sign up is easy and FREE! Give your Panther the gift of reading & enroll today.

Learn more about the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library and its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

View a Book List

You are not alone. Do you need help now?

Text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.

Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential.

The Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential service available 24/7 via text on mobile devices. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier. People of all ages can use Crisis Text Line.

For more information about the Crisis Text Line and for supporting resources, please visit the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website.

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