May Newsletter
May 7th, 2024
Legg Middle School - May 2024
We are in the home stretch of the school year! Our last day of school is May 31st, with dismissal at 11:05.
Honors nights are May 21st and May 22nd. The sixth grade honors ceremony is May 21st at 6:00 PM, followed by 7th grade at 7:00 PM. Students will receive an invitation to attend if they are receiving an award. Our eighth grade celebration is May 22nd at 6:00 PM, and all eighth students are invited to attend.
LMS students have been busy with events over the last few weeks, so check out the articles and pictures below for a glimpse at all the happenings!
May Students of the Month
Maryfer Galvan
Eighth Grade
Nelvin Pena
Seventh Grade
Isabelle Jewett
Sixth Grade
Legg Middle Schoolers in Action!
ProMedica H.E.P. Art Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the Legg Middle School student artists whose artwork was selected for the ProMedica H.E.P. Art Contest. The works selected will be framed and will hang in the hospital for the next 12 months. Anyone can see the artwork in the main lobby of the hospital. I have included the winners' names and grades.
The winners of the contest include: Zakarya Ahmed (8th), Harper Anglin (8th), Emily King (7th), Gemma McVicker (8th), Jon Rodriguez-Hernandez (7th), Hadley Schabloski (7th), Paysen Schoch (8th) and Bethany Uetrecht (7th)!
Eighth Graders Visit Trine University
Our 8th grade students visited Trine University in Angola, IN. They had a tour of campus and learned about different degrees that they can receive from Trine. They participated in an activity called, “Egg Drop” where students had to create some type of parachute to not let their egg break once thrown down. Students were able to eat in a college cafeteria, which most of them loved!
Earth Day and Arbor Day
Students in Mr. Pritchard’s 6th Grade World Studies class celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day by planting four new trees at Legg Middle School. After completing a unit on how humans and the environment interact with one another, students donated the funds in order to purchase both the trees and the soil for planting. Great job students!
6th graders learn “Small Changes can make Big Impacts”
The 6th graders in Mrs. Snyder’s World Studies classes have been learning about world economies. During this unit, students watched a documentary titled, "Living on a $1". After watching this documentary on extreme poverty (extreme poverty: people living on less than $2 a day), Mrs. Snyder proposed the idea of collecting money and making a donation to help people living in extreme poverty.
The students collected money for 2 weeks. The class hour that collected the most money was able to vote and select an organization to donate their money. This year, Mrs. Snyder’s 3rd hour class collected the most money. The students chose to donate their money to Heifer International. ($223.00 was able to be donated. $173 from this year and $50 from last year's 6th grade classes)
Through Heifer International, students donated a goat, 2 flocks of chickens, a flock of ducks, and a hive of bees. Each family that receives an animal will also receive instructions on the animal's care as well as how to use the animal for food and financial gain. They are also instructed that they must give the first offspring of the animal the care instructions to another family in the village. All of the students were very excited to help others and see how doing something small, like donating a dollar, can make a big impact on a family living in extreme poverty.
MSBOA Solo and Ensemble
LMS students competed at MSBOA Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, April 20th at Gull Lake Middle School. They had a terrific day! All seven of the LMS events received a Division 1 Rating! A Division 1 rating is the highest rating given for performances and is characterized as a Superior performance.
Congratulations LMS Bandies on a fantastic performance! What a great way to represent LMS! - Mr. Wood
The Mental Health Corner - With Mrs. Feller & Ms. Newton
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The month of May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to increase the awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. With the school year coming to an end; it is important to continue the conversation around healthy coping skills, nurturing environments, and ways to support our children who are struggling with mental health.
Tips
Teach Children coping skills so that they are empowered to take control of their own mental health.
Know the signs of mental health issues in children and teens as early intervention can save lives.
Start conversations surrounding mental health early: talking about it can help children and teens feel comfortable with their emotions.
Nurturing relationships and environments are important for helping children and teens to develop good mental health and learn to manage life stressors in healthy ways. Lead by example.
Good mental health increases the ability of children and teens to practice self-care and face challenges to develop resiliency.
Communication:
The following resources have useful tips on how to start the conversation with a trusted adult about mental health struggles. In addition, there is advice on how to positively and effectively respond if a child, friend, or someone else reaches out to talk about their mental health.
https://mhanational.org/time-talk-tips-talking-about-your-mental-health
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/NAMI-FaithNet/Tips-For-How-to-Help-a-Person-with-Mental-Illness/
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Information included in this article and additional resources can be found using the following link:
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health-awareness-month/toolkit
Coming Up!
May 21st - 6th Grade Honors Night - by invitation (6pm in LMS gym)
May 21st - 7th Grade Honors Night - by invitation (7pm in LMS gym)
May 22nd - 8th Grade Honors Night - (6pm in LMS gym)
May 27th - Memorial Day - No School
May 30th - 1/2 Day - Exams for 1st, 2nd and 3rd hour
May 31st - 1/2 Day - Exams for 4th, 5th and 6th hour; Last Day of School!
Branch County Library Summer Reading Program
Have the whole family read or listen for a chance to win cool prizes, attend fun programs, and enjoy an awesome Summer at the Library! How it works: Summer Reading 2024 registration will open in the middle of May! Reading begins on June 3 and logs must be submitted by end of day Saturday, July 27. Complete activities and mark them done using our paper reading trackers (available at any branch) or online with Beanstack. All reading trackers turned in by July 27 will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Visit BranchDistrictLibrary.org/srp for all the details!
Have Questions? Email srp@BranchDistrictLibrary.org or contact your local branch.
Enter our SRP coloring contest by coloring this picture and returning it to any library branch by July 1 for a chance to win a prize. Your picture will be on display at the library during our
Principal, Legg Middle School