LIS Tiger Talk

Tiger Families,

This week, we celebrated Grandparents and Great Influences Day, and what a wonderful event it was! Seeing so many special guests join us made the day truly memorable. A heartfelt thank you to all our guests for taking the time to visit and share this experience with us. I’d also like to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible staff for their hard work and dedication to make this event a success. We are always looking to improve, so please email me your feedback about Grandparents and Great Influences Day.

We’re just one week away from Winter Break, and next week is Spirit Week! We’re excited to see our Tigers join in the fun and show their school spirit. Check out the Spirit Day calendar below.

Thank you for your continued support, and for sharing your amazing students with us. Let’s finish the 2nd quarter strong! Go Tigers!

Julie Carter

LIS Principal

carterju@lovelandschools.org

Monday, 12/16- Day 1, Runners Club,

Tuesday, 12/17- Day 2,

Wednesday, 12/18- Day 3, Board Game Club, Runners Club, Taylor Swift Club

Thursday, 12/19- Day 1, Taylor Swift Club, Care Club

Friday, 12/20- Day 2, Last Day of Second Quarter

Let's help find a kidney for Windsor!

Windsor Mayo is one of our 8th grade students at Loveland Middle School. Born with a rare genetic syndrome, Windsor now needs a kidney transplant to save her life. To learn more about living kidney donation, visit www.windsormayo.com and share the story on Facebook at Kidney for Windsor.

Love Our Land’s youth organization (grades 5-8) engages young people with nature in safe and educational ways. We spend time outdoors exploring local green spaces, participating in citizen science projects, and collaborating with other community members to create and restore habitat for biodiversity.

**Our next meeting is Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Grail**

Be ready for an owl hike!

Wear shoes for mud and bring a flashlight or headlamp to light the way.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining, please contact Leslie Papa (Faculty Advisor/LIS teacher, leslie@loveourland.org) and Doug Gilbert (Technical Advisor/Wildlife Ecologist, doug@loveourland.org).

For those of you who like science, we have got a club for you! Science Club is a chance for you to explore, experiment, and investigate many different topics in science.

We will meet on Tuesdays starting in January from 2:15-3:30 in room 162 of LIS. It will run through the 3rd quarter and the dates are listed below. There is no charge for the club. If you are interested in attending the Science Club, please register using Final Forms under activities as soon as possible. Registration opens December 6 and will close December 20.

The club will be a mix of 5th and 6th grade students. If you are a 6th grader that attended last year’s Science Club, please understand that students that have never had the experience will be first on the list. Twenty four students will be chosen to attend. Parents will receive an email after Dec. 20 to confirm. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Papa papale@lovelandschools.org.

Dates Scheduled :

January 7,14,21,28

February 4,11,18,25

March 4

The holidays will be here before we know it! Every year, LIS staff sponsors some of our families that need a little extra support during this time of year. Loveland community members are amazing and have expressed interest in helping out as well. If you would like to help make the holidays extra special for some of our students and families, you may donate a gift card(s) (Kohl's, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Meijer). You can send the gift card to school with your student or drop it off at the front desk. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Purdin at purdinro@lovelandschools.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

December 20: Last Day of Second Quarter

December 23-January 6: Winter Break

January 13 & 14: ELA MAP Assessment

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School!

January 21-22: Math MAP Assessment

Continue to monitor your student for signs and symptoms of Pertussis. As a reminder, here is a letter we shared in a Tiger Talk earlier this month:

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We’re reaching out to notify you that a student at LIS has been diagnosed with Pertussis (whooping cough). To contain the spread of this infection, we are asking parents to monitor your child(ren) for symptoms, keep your sick child(ren) home, and take them to see a healthcare provider for testing and treatment if you observe any signs or symptoms of Pertussis. Please make your healthcare provider aware of this message if your child seeks medical care. The period of observing your child related to this exposure ends on 12/27/24.

Early signs of Pertussis are similar to that of a common cold, with a runny nose, sneezing, and mild cough. After one to two weeks, the cough becomes more severe and spasmodic. People can infect others from the time they begin to have cold-like symptoms until three weeks after the coughing episodes begin. Adults and children with immunizations (DTap/DTap) may have a milder disease. However, Pertussis can cause serious illness with sometimes fatal complications in young infants and persons with pre-existing respiratory disease. Unimmunized persons are also at risk and should consult with their physicians.

A person with Pertussis is infectious until they have completed 5 days of antibiotics. The Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 3701-3-13 (R)), states that “A person with Pertussis… if effective antimicrobial therapy is given… shall be isolated for five days after initiation of antimicrobial therapy.”

This means that if your child is diagnosed with Pertussis, they must remain at home and may not attend school, daycare, or other activities until five full days of antibiotics are given. Law requires that the local health department complete a full investigation when results are positive for certain infectious diseases, such as Pertussis, in order to prevent further spread. Here is a link to information about Pertussis from the CDC.

If you consult your healthcare provider, you may wish to ask if it is time to receive a combined pertussis and tetanus booster (Tdap) that is available for adults and children.

Please call your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. You can also reach out to the LIS office with questions or concerns.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Julie Carter

LIS Principal

Treva Lyke RN

District Nurse

The Ohio Department of Higher Education established the College Credit Plus (CCP) program 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 29, 2025, 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 many of the local colleges being represented. The college representatives will be able to 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

Loveland City School District is excited to announce that we have partnered with ParentGuidance.org to provide additional mental health resources for families. The website was created by licensed therapists to help parents find answers to their mental health questions. ParentGuidance.org provides specialized courses and professional support for tackling topics like anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns.

Parents can find more information by visiting ParentGuidance.org directly or by going to this page of our website, where you will find additional information.

There is no cost for families or our district for these resources. If you have questions or need support, please contact your building principal or counselor. We’re always here to help!

1. **Hot Chocolate Day is 12/18** Please sign up to help us spread joy to our LIS and LMS students! We need volunteers to make the hot chocolate at home and drop off the morning of the 18th (hot chocolate powder & jug provided to you) & volunteers to work at the event

2. HELP WANTED: Our board needs to make a few changes and we are looking for a Communications VP. Responsibilities include social media posts and Tiger Talk entries. Please contact lovelandmintptsa@gmail.com for more information.

3. Loveland Intermediate and Middle School Staff Wishlists are here! https://www.lovelandmintptsa.org/wish-lists

4. Many thanks to our BUSINESS SPONSORS! Northeast Cincinnati Pediatrics and Associates , TimeSavers Heating and Cooling, Glow Medspa, BF Realty, KCO Events, and Hometown Cafe

Have questions or own a business and would like to sponsor us? Email:Lovelandmintptsa@gmail.com

Follow us at:

Website: www.lovelandmintptsa.org

Facebook: Loveland MINT PTSA

Instagram:@lovelandmint

Twitter:@Loveland MINT PTSA

2024-2025 Loveland District 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.

To pay school fees visit: PaySchoolsCentral.com

To complete emergency medical forms, Sign Up for Clubs/Activities, etc. visit: Final Forms

Principal: Julie Carter

Email: carterju@lovelandschools.org

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