LIS Tiger Talk

Tiger Families,

What a busy and exciting week we've had! Our 5th graders had an incredible experience at Camp Kern. Mother Nature added a special surprise—our first snow of the year! The students made lasting memories while enjoying outdoor learning and team-building activities. A BIG LIS thank you to Mr. Waple and Mrs. Coldiron who plan this amazing opportunity for our students every year! Many thanks to our high school chaperones, staff members, and parents who contributed to making Camp Kern a success.

We are thrilled to share that our Pass It On Food Drive was a tremendous success! Thanks to your generosity, we are able to make a large donation to LIFE Food Pantry, supporting families in need within our community.

I hope you take time to relax and enjoy your week off with family and friends.

Warm regards,

Julie Carter

LIS Principal

carterju@lovelandschools.org

November 25- 29: No School

Monday, 12/02- Day 3, Runners Club

Tuesday, 12/03- Day 1

Wednesday, 12/04- Day 2, Board Game Club, Runners Club, Taylor Swift Club

Thursday, 12/05- Day 3, Taylor Swift Club, 6th Grade Student Council

Friday, 12/06- Day 1

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!

Cold and flu season is upon us and we have seen an increase in student illnesses in the clinics!

To keep everyone healthy and stop the spread of germs we are encouraging all students and staff members to practice good hand hygiene. Please encourage students to use hand sanitizer when walking into your classrooms (there are dispensers outside of every classroom) and to wash their hands as needed, especially before and after lunch!

We are sending out Guidelines for Keeping Students Home from School to our families. These guidelines apply to all staff as well. If you are not feeling well please stay home and consult your medical provider.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your building administrators or nurse.

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.

We meet twice a month, typically at Grailville (i.e., The Grail) or Loveland Intermediate/Middle School. Meetings take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

**Our next meeting is Monday, November 18th, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 162 at** Loveland Intermediate School

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).

Learn more about us at www.loveourland.org

This year Loveland will be hosting our first ever Science and Innovation Expo! The event will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 9 am to 12 pm at Loveland High School. This day is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the amazing learning that happens around Loveland! The Science and Innovation Expo is a one-day event that incorporates two pathways for students to pick from, a Science Expo and an Innovation Expo.

For more information about each pathway, click here to watch a video, or read the brief description below:

Here is more information about each pathway:

• The Science Expo is a traditional science fair where students have the opportunity to conduct a scientific research project or engineering design project, and present their findings to their peers and community judges, with the opportunity to qualify for Regional Science Day at University of Cincinnati, called the Science and Engineering Expo. If students achieve well at UC, they have the opportunity to qualify for State Science Day at Ohio State University. This pathway is open to students in grades 5-12, and students can present individually or up to groups of three.

• The Innovation Expo is an open-ended opportunity for students to identify a problem and solve it with something they will create, or to simply create and share something creative, inventive, or innovative. Some ideas may be a DIY craft, coding/computer science project, an engineering creation, or anything else in which your child creates something to share! This pathway is open to all students grades PreK-12, and community judges will provide informal feedback about strengths of each project, as well as areas to grow. Students can participate individually or up to groups of three.

Each year L.I.F.E. provides a holiday shopping experience for local families in need. Families are able to choose Christmas gifts for each family member. All gifts are brand new and provided at no cost to the family. We serve over 200 families and we cannot do it without you.

After choosing gifts for each family member we like to provide wrapping paper so the gifts can be wrapped and given to each member. Please help us by donating wrapping paper for our clients. Wrapping paper should be brought in by Friday, December 8.

Thank you for helping your Loveland neighbor in need celebrate this holiday season.

November 25-29: No School

December 5: 6th Grade Music Full Rehearsals (during Tiger Time)

December 9: 6th Grade Music Full Rehearsals (during Tiger Time)

December 9: LIS 6th Grade Choir Concert

December 10: LIS 6th Grade Band and Strings Concert

December 13: LIS Grandparents and Great Influences Day

December 20: Last Day of Second Quarter

December 23-January 6: Winter Break

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. The Loveland M/INT PTSA wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your support!

2. **Spirit Wear Sale** Find the perfect gifts for family and friends at the Loveland holiday spirit wear sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/74210

3.Board Volunteer Needed!! We are looking for a new treasurer VP. The new treasurer will work with the current treasurer to get up to speed and take over when ready. The role will not be dropped in your lap. Please contact lovelandmintptsa@gmail.com for more information.

4. Many thanks to our BUSINESS SPONSORS!

Hometown Cafe donated gift cards for teachers and staff. We appreciate you guys! If you have yet to visit this gem on the bike path, check them out! https://www.hometowncafeloveland.com/

Northeast Cincinnati Pediatrics and Associates donated to our emotional health and wellness fund! https://www.cincinnatipediatrics.com/

TimeSavers Heating and Cooling donated to our teacher grants. Thank you! https://www.timesavershvac.com/

Glow Medspa donated to our Science Day and Interview Day funds. We appreciate your support! https://youglowmedspa.com/

BF Realty donated to our emotional health and wellness fund as well as year end parties. Thank you, BF Realty Team! https://www.bfrealtyhomes.com/

KCO Events donated to support Camp Kern scholarships and to the Emotional health and wellness fund. Thanks for your support! https://kcoevents.com/

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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