LTMS Parent Newsletter
August 30, 2019
Lexington Trails Middle School
Website: www.usd232.org/ltms
Location: 8800 Penner Avenue, De Soto, KS, USA
Phone: (913) 667 - 6260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTMSPanthers/
Twitter: @ltmsusd232
Message from Mr. McCracken
Dear LTMS Families,
Students and staff have earned a relaxing Labor Day weekend. They are a great group to work with and I can't wait to see what they accomplish this school year! Enjoy your time with family and we will see you back at LTMS on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Go Panthers.
Clark McCracken
Principal
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Thought for the Week
We are working with our students this year to let them know that they are in control of their learning and their future. We updated our sign in front of LTMS to reflect this belief.
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Monthly Health Tip
One week out of each month I will try to include a "Health Tip" for parents of adolescents. I am not a doctor, so these will mostly be articles or web-based. This month's tip is one that as our lives become busier and busier, we could all benefit from. Sleep is an underrated factor in students' social, emotional, academic, and athletic success!
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Weekly "Student To Parent" Communication
Tuesday Email
This past week on Tuesday, August 27th, students began emailing their parents each week. Each week, students will be emailing a screenshot of their grades from Skyward as well as a summary of what they need to do to either maintain or improve those grades. They will also use this email to communicate any special events or information they want shared. If you didn't receive this email, please contact your student's "Pathways" teacher or call the office to make sure you have an updated email address in Skyward.
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Athletics Schedules
Check out our Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football schedules below:
Event Information
Cross Country
When?
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019, 03:30 PM
Where?
Wyandotte County Park, North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, KS, USA
Event Information
8th Grade Volleyball versus Basehor
When?
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019, 04:00 PM
Where?
Lexington Trails Middle School, Penner Avenue, De Soto, KS, USA
Event Information
7th Grade Volleyball at Basehor
When?
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019, 04:00 PM
Where?
Basehor-Linwood Middle School, Conley Rd, Basehor, KS, USA
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LTMS Highlights
Fox 4 News
The LTMS jazz band was selected to perform on Fox 4 News last Friday morning. The band was playing to publicize the "Band of Angels" program through Meyer Music.
Meyer Music takes old instruments and refurbishes them to like-new quality and donates them to students that have faced personal or economic hardships.
Our band sounded amazing, receiving dozens of compliments for how polished they were after only a week of school! And, one of our very own LT students was presented with a new flute!
Fox 4 Band Performance
Apple Classroom
The LTMS staff learned about Apple Classroom from Rachel Mikel, former LT teacher and current District Integration Specialist. This awesome tool allows teachers to focus students on the learning taking place in the classroom.
The teacher can view what students are doing on each computer. It also allows the teacher to select a student screen and then project the individual student's learning or project for the class to view and learn from!
You can also send out websites or learning links directly to students, as well as airdrop lesson materials directly to students! This tool not only keeps students on task, it keeps them engaged.
Pathways Classes
Our Pathways curriculum incorporates state academic standards with the "soft skills" and "employability skills" that the state of Kansas wants students to have.
This past week, Mr. Crady (6th grade), Ms. Schram (7th grade), and Mrs. Jamison (8th grade) all worked with their students on collaboration and how to positively problem solve.
Students at each grade level were presented with various challenges, and they had to adapt and overcome for their groups to be successful. This is a 21st century skill that many employers look for!
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Breakfast / Lunch Menu
Click below to access/view the breakfast and lunch menu for LTMS.
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Follow LTMS on Social Media
Stay up to date on what's happening and on the great things taking place at Lexington Trails by following us on social media. Follow us on Facebook (search @LTMSPanthers) and/or on Twitter @ltmsusd232, or click the link below.
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