LMS ROARS
February 20, 2024
Traducciones
Important Dates
Wednesday, 2/21 - Early Release - 1:00 Dismissal
Thursday, 2/22 - 6th Grade to Crystal Lake South High School for musical performance "Matilda" - 8:45 AM-12:00 PM
Thursday, 2/29 - 7th and 8th Grade to Crystal Lake South High School for musical performance "Matilda" - 8:45 AM-12:00 PM
March 25 - March 29 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/1 - Classes resume after Spring Break
8th GRADE FAMILIES - please note these important end of year dates!
Friday, May 17th - 8th Grade Dance at LMS - 6:00-8:00 PM
Monday, May 20th - 8th Grade Honors Night (Graduation) at Crystal Lake South High School gymnasium - 6:00-7:30 pm
5Essentials Survey
We value your opinion and need your help completing the 5Essentials survey. All surveys are anonymous, and only take 10 minutes to complete! The information gathered has a significant impact on future school improvement plans. Thank you for your participation!
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ LINK TO GRAPHIC
Click on the link for ordering information!
https://shopcottonandink.com/collections/lundahl-spring-2024
The password is: LL_2024
PTO 8th Grade Dance planning meeting - parents of all grades welcome!
Please join us at our first dance planning meeting on Wednesday, 2/21 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the LMS cafe.
PTO Butter Braid Fundraiser
The Lundahl PTO is hosting a Butter Braid sale! These delicious frozen pastries make a great treat to have at all of your spring celebrations! Online orders can be placed from 2/7 - 2/26. Orders will be delivered to school on 3/5 and will need to be picked up that day. Paper order forms have been sent home with your student! Register to sell -online at the link below. Contact Emily Pachla at ekpachla@gmail.com or 815-954-7278 with any questions.
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/fdc2c179-12f8-4737-b72d-81baef770d80
"City of Love" Dance
Student Council will be hosting an LMS Dance on Friday, Feb. 23rd from 6-8pm! Students, come hang with your friends, purchase food (all snacks/pizza/drinks $1.00 each), dance, take photos with our photo backdrop. Be a part of something that builds school culture! Tickets will be on sale during lunch through Thursday, Feb. 22nd. We encourage students to purchase tickets in advance to ensure we will have ENOUGH pizza, snacks, and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are $5.00. ONLY LMS students may attend. We hope to see EVERYONE there!
IESA Scholar Attitude Award LMS Representative
We are honored to recognize Emme Reall for her hard work both in classes and during athletic programs. She has proven to be a great student/athlete and leader within our Lundahl community. Emme will continue on to represent our school at the state level. Good Luck Emme!
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)
This year students will be taking the IAR tests in the morning and afternoon on March 19 and 20th as well as the morning of March 21st.
Illinois Science Assessment
This year all 8th grade students will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) on March 6, 7, and 8th. Testing will occur during each student’s science class.
Important Assessment Considerations
Please take assessment dates and times into consideration as you are scheduling appointments, etc. so students do not have to miss instructional time to complete make-ups.
All testing is completed on student Chromebooks so please help us by having your child get into the habit of charging their Chromebook each night. We do not have enough loaners and chargers for all kids to borrow. In addition, IAR and ISA require students to have headphones. Since headphones are an item on the school supply list it is expected that students have these with them at school daily, but especially during the testing window.
Track and Field Season is approaching!
ALL Lundahl students are invited to join the team. Any interested students will need to attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, March 12th from 2:15pm-2:45pm. Students must be registered on SNAP and have a current physical on file in the health office BEFORE they can participate. We hope to see many students there!
Notes from the Nurse
Spring is right around the corner and with that it is time for spring cleaning. If there are any 6th graders with dental forms at home that have not been turned in please bring them in. I am also looking for any vision and hearing referrals that have been completed. It is important to have the most up to date information for your students at school. As always please reach out to me with any concerns.
-Kristi Ljunggren RN
Lundahl Closet
We are excited to announce the opening of the “Lundahl Closet”. This closet is filled with new and gently used items that may be needed by our students or their family members. Examples of items we currently have are: coats,hats,mittens,scarves, sweatshirts and socks. Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Staggs (kstaggs@d47.org) or Mrs. Ljunggren (klljunggren@d47.org) if you or your student are interested in checking out what is available. All items are free.
Yearbook Orders
Make sure to order your yearbook! Click here for complete ordering details.
2024 LAW DAY ESSAY CONTEST
(Click here to view flyer)
Open to all McHenry County 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
Sponsored by the McHenry County Bar Association
WHAT IS LAW DAY? In 1958, President Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, Law Day “A day of national dedication to the principle of government under law.”
2024 LAW DAY THEME
The 2024 Law Day theme “Voices of Democracy” recognizes that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. This theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by (a) deepening their understanding of the electoral process; (b) discussing issues in honest and civil ways; (c) turning out to vote; and (d) helping to move the country forward after elections. In this way, Americans ensure that our government remains responsive to the wishes of the people.
ESSAY PROMPT
America looks much different at the time of the upcoming 60th presidential election than it did at the time of the 1st presidential election – how should the election process be updated to match modern times and what needs to stay the same to protect democracy and the rule of law?
CONTEST RULES
ELIGIBILITY: The McHenry County Bar Association Law Day Essay Contest is open to any McHenry County student in grades 6-8. We ask all students to submit original work, using their own writing skills.
ENTRY FORMAT: Each entry must have a cover page with the student’s name, address, and home phone number. If you are submitting your essay as part of a group, please identify the school/organization and teacher/leader. Please use a paper clip instead of stapling the paper. Please limit your essay to 800 words in 12 point font.
SUBMISSION: Submit essays to the McHenry County Bar Association by mail to:
P.O. Box 37, Woodstock, IL 60098 or email to: mchenrycountybar@gmail.com
Please email entries in Microsoft Word. Upon receiving each essay, the MCBA will assign each essay an identification number. The contest judges will identify the essay by that number, they will not know who wrote the essay or which school/organization the student attends.
DEADLINE: The McHenry County Bar Association must receive all submissions by March 15, 2024. Essays may be submitted at any time before the deadline. All essays will be judged after the deadline and the 3 winners, along with their teachers, will be notified.
JUDGING CRITERIA: The Essay Contest Committee will judge the essays on content, originality, personal reflection and interpretation of the theme.
PRIZES: Our Essay Contest Committee will select the top three essays. On May 3, 2024, the winners will be recognized at our Law Day Ceremony at the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center at which time they will be presented with a prize of $100.00 and a framed certificate of achievement. Following the Judicial Center Ceremony, each winner and their guests (2) are invited to attend our Law Day Luncheon at the Bull Valley Golf Club.
Register for Challenger Space Missions!
Register for Challenger Space Missions through the Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education. There are two fun dates for the Challenger Space Missions February 24th and March 2nd. This is for grades 5th-8th and 4th grade EC students. Register online at clforge.org to reserve your spot before it's too late.
Come check out THE BREAK TEEN CENTER!
The Break is partnering with District 47 to provide a safe place for students to have fun and connect in their after school program. Transportation from LMS to The Break is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 4:10 pm. Students can sign up for transportation by completing the Google form in Clever.
Membership at the BREAK is $10/month and can be paid online when you register. Nobody is ever turned away if they are unable to pay! Simply send a request to waive fees to brenda@clbreak.com.
Families will need to enroll their child at The Break:
Step 1: The Break Registration Form
Step 2: RSVP on the home page The BREAK Home Page RSVP For Day/Event Would Like To Join
For additional information please check out The Break’s website at https://www.clbreak.com/
We are excited to share this opportunity for our students!!
Prospective Kindergarten Families: Register by 3/15 for a Free T-shirt!
District 47’s online kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! Families are encouraged to register now to secure their child's spot. To register, visit the D47 website at https://www.d47.org/kindergarten for step-by-step instructions. Families who submit online kindergarten registration before March 15th will get a free T-shirt for their incoming kindergartener! For any questions about kindergarten registration, please contact student services at the district office at 815-788-5000.
Online Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Registro de jardín de infantes en línea 2024-2025
Early Entrance and Accelerated Placements
The application for early entrance to kindergarten/first grade and accelerated placements is open. Parents/guardians must complete the application form on or before March 29, 2024. For information, eligibility, and application links, click here.
Kindergarten Dual Language Meetings
Informational meetings about District 47's Dual Language program will be held for parents who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in placing your child into the program and you do not have a child currently enrolled in the dual language program, attendance is required at one of these meetings. Flyer in English. Flyer in Spanish.
Things to note:
Information about the dual language program and the lottery selection process will be shared.
Meetings will be held in-person and via Zoom and will be offered in English and Spanish.
Dual Language Informational Meetings
Location: CORE Center, 300 Commerce Drive, Crystal Lake
To join a dual language meeting via Zoom: https://d47.zoom.us/j/87323117113
Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For more information about District 47's Dual Language program, visit www.d47.org/duallanguage
Safe2Help Illinois
We are excited to announce the implementation of Safe2Help Illinois district-wide, fostering a safer and more supportive school environment. This initiative empowers students, staff and parents to anonymously report concerns about safety, bullying, or mental health via app, text, phone, website, or social media- seek help before harm. Click here for more information.
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.
LMS Student Newsletter - First Edition!
Activity Buses
The intent in providing these activity buses is to enable more of our students the opportunity to participate in school activities, clubs and sports. Activity buses run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year. Buses depart from Lundahl on these days at 4:10 PM. Activity buses are available to any Lundahl student who has a regularly scheduled bus and remains at school until the departure time. Click here to view our activity bus stop locations. Please note, drop off locations are not always the same as daily bus routes.
Upcoming Events
Monday, 2/26 - Last day to order Butter Braids, paper orders due
Tuesday, 3/5 - Butter Braid pick up after school
Tuesday, 3/5 - 7 PM PTO meeting in the Lundahl Library
Thursday, 3/7 - 3 - 5 PM Summer Moon Coffee "happy hour" for LMS PTO
Like Us, Follow Us, Join Us!
Want to stay in the know? Be sure to:
- follow us on Facebook: Lundahl Middle School PTO Page
- Text @lmspto23 to 81010 or go to https://www.remind.com/join/lmspto23 PTO uses Remind to communicate upcoming events and volunteer opportunities
For any questions please email us at lmspto@d47.org
Sign Up to Help!
- The PTO needs your help! We meet 3-4 times during the school year. Please see this sign up for where we need help. Thank you for considering! Contact Emily Pachla with any questions, Ekpachla@gmail.com.
Lundahl Family Assistance
Lundahl supports the district's mission of empowering all students and strives to also provide support for families. If your family needs assistance, please complete the form linked below: