LMS ROARS

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• 9/10-9/11 FastBridge Testing
• 9/25 Early Release Day

Thank you to all parents/guardians that were able to attend Parent Night this year! We would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback about the evening to ensure we are making your time with us valuable. Please complete this form by September 23.

Save the date for 8th Grade Honors Night, our celebration of 8th grade promotion (also known as graduation). The event will take place on May 28, 2025 at Crystal Lake South. We'll share the exact time after spring break.

We're introducing a new screening tool for middle school students to support their social and emotional development. In addition to the FastBridge SAEBRS screener used by teachers, we will now also use mySAEBRS. This tool was designed as a universal screening tool to be used in conjunction with other data and allow for students to have a voice. It consists of 20 total questions and will be taken during XLT time once a trimester. Additional information can be found at https://www.illuminateed.com/. If you have any questions or prefer that your child not participate, please contact Kristin Schmidt, Director of Social Emotional Learning, at klschmidt@d47.org by Friday, September 13, 2024. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in this program.

Our students are busy collecting ROARS for being responsible, respectful, and safe! One of the most popular ways to redeem their ROARS is using them to purchase items at our ROAR Store. We are reaching out to ask for your help stocking our store. You can send donations with your student or drop them off at the front office Monday-Friday between 7:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Items needed include:

• Bulk candy or candy bars (fun size preferred)

• Gum (either bulk Hubba Bubba or small packs)

• Chips (individual serving bags)

• Takis (individual serving bags)

• Gatorade (smaller bottle sizes preferred)

• Gift Cards to Five Below, Starbucks, Target, etc. ($5 or $10 amounts)

During morning arrival beginning at 7:30, students are expected to enter the building using their grade level door:

• 6th grade - Door 4

• 7th grade - Door 3

• 8th grade - Door 2 (new main entrance

• Students who arrive after 7:40 need to enter through Door 2 (main entrance) in order to be signed in.

**The buzzer for the new main entrance is on the pillar outside the front doors**

In accordance with a state mandate regarding Erin’s Law (Public Act 96-1524), Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 will be teaching the Be Seen and Heard©2.0 curriculum, a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse awareness program for students in grades Pre-K-8. Be Seen and Heard©2.0 is an age-appropriate, engaging curriculum created by professional speaker, Victor Pacini, that focuses on the difference between safe and unsafe touch and the importance of having trusted heroes, someone the child trusts and can turn to for help.

To learn more about Erin’s Law or the Be Seen and Heard©2.0 curriculum, visit www.erinslaw.org or www.victorpacini.com. Victor has created informational videos for families regarding his Be Seen and Heard©2.0 curriculum. To view, click the links below:

• Videos in English
• Video in Spanish

It is important to emphasize that, due to the sensitive nature of this topic, the information associated with this program is presented thoughtfully and varies depending upon a student’s grade level. Lundahl Middle School will present this program on September 19th, 2024. If you prefer your child not participate in this personal safety instruction, please submit your objection in writing to your child’s principal, Mrs. Angie Compere by Monday, September 16th, 2024.

If your child is not in attendance on the day and time of the presentation and we have not received an opt out notice from you, your child will be scheduled for a make-up presentation with a school clinician sometime within a few weeks of the above presentation date.

For any questions about the content of the program or Erin’s Law, please contact Dr. Carolyn Stadlman in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at (815) 788-5036.

Our annual mum fundraiser is kicking off! Support the LMS PTO by ordering locally grown mums. We have a big goal to sell 110 plants. Orders are due on 9/16 and pick up will be at Lundahl after school on 9/23. Order at the link below:

my.cheddarup.com/c/lundahl-pto-fall-mum-sale-2024

Fall Spirit Wear Sale is live! Order between now and 9/13 https://shopcottonandink.com/collections/lundahl-fall-2024 The password is: LMS2024

Want to stay in the know? Be sure to follow us on:

• Facebook: Lundahl Middle School PTO Page
• Join the PTO Remind group to stay up to date with events and volunteer opportunities. Text @lmspto23 to 81010 or search for class lmspto23 in the Remind app to join our group.
  

For any questions please email us at lmspto@d47.org

Tackle the challenges of everyday life and mental health. This support group is co-led by a licensed clinical psychologist from Ascension and a NAMI Recovery Support Specialist. Every Fourth Monday Monthly - 4:30-6:00pm. Address 620 Dakota St. Crystal Lake Il 60012. RSVP to email help@namimch.org. Questions: 815-421-9459

If your student likes to sing and is interested in joining the LMS Choir. There is no audition, all singers and grade levels are welcome! We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20-3:30 and students can take the activity bus home if needed. We rehearse through May and perform at multiple school assemblies and evening concerts. Please fill out this parent/guardian google sign-up form if your student is interested. Email Mrs. Witt at mwitt@d47.org for more details!

Basketball

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for the basketball team! Tryouts will be starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 7th grade will be from 2:30-4:00 and 8th grade from 4-5:30, and Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 7th grade will be from 3:00-4:30 and 8th grade from 4:30-6:00. You must be signed up on SNAP and have a current physical on file before tryouts. If you have any questions please see Mr. Copeland in room 210 or Mrs. Payne in room 211.

City-League Volleyball:

• Who: All 7th and 8th Grade Students (no tryouts required)

• What: Developmental District Volleyball: Practices twice a week and Saturday tournaments

• To Do: Complete SNAP Registration and turn in an up-to-date physical BEFORE the first day of practice

• Informational Meeting for students: August 29th @ 2:30-3:00
  

  
  

Cross Country:

• Who: All Students (no tryouts required)

• What: Competitive Conference Long Distance Running: Daily practice and meets twice a week

• To Do: Complete SNAP Registration and turn in an up-to-date physical BEFORE practice

• Informational Meeting for students: August 29th @ 2:30-3:00

As new clubs begin, they will be added to our Clubs & Activities page on our website. We encourage parents and students to also check our Daily Announcements, which are posted on our website each day, to see what clubs are starting up soon.

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Family Assistance

Asistencia Familiar

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