LMS Tiger Talk

Hello everyone -

We had a busy week at LMS with our Career Exploration Day and 8th grade trips to the Holocaust and Humanity Center going on. These provide a few foundational learning opportunities for our students that bring our curriculum to life and promote real-world learning. With our 8th graders taking trips to both the Junior Achievement Inspire to Hire Career Fair and visiting the Holocaust and Humanity Center at Cincinnati Museum Center, our students did a fantastic job representing LMS (as they always do!). Thanks to our staff for making these events happen for our students.

Next week is Hope Week at LMS! With theme days, therapy animals, mental health speakers and more, we're excited to spread the message of hope and mental health awareness throughout the week. Special thanks to our Hope Squad students and their advisors (Mrs. Pecsok and Mr. Franklin) for their efforts in creating this positive experience for our students and staff. More details can be found below.

One more week til spring break! I hope you enjoyed the wonderful weather this week and got to soak in the sun a bit. Have a great weekend!

Take care and Go Tigers,

David Knapp

LMS Principal

knappda@lovelandschools.org

• Monday 3/17 -3/21 - Hope Week - see below for details of daily themes
• Monday, 3/24 -Friday, 3/28 -Spring Break
• Monday, 3/31 - First Day back for students

State Testing Dates -*Please make a special effort to avoid scheduling appointments on these dates during the times of 7:30 -9:30 AM:

• Tuesday, 4/8 - ELA
• Wednesday, 4/9 - ELA
• Tuesday, 4/15 - Math
• Wednesday, 4/16 - Math
• Tuesday, 4/22 - Science (8th grade ONLY)

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized as our LMS Tiger Up! Students of the Week. These Tigers were nominated by their teachers for representing our Loveland core values of Care, Respect, and Responsibility. Way to go, Tigers!

Week of 3/14/25

(7th) - The A-Team - Larissa Hauser

(7th) - The Crew - Andrew Franz

(7th) - The REAL Team - Kayden Nichols

(8th) - Team LEAD - Julia Noplis

(8th) - Team ELEVATE - Luke Bourgraf

(8th) - Supreme Team - Camila Arbaiza

(7th/8th) - Electives (Art) - Adelle Wittington

Congratulations to this week's Tiger Up! Staff Members of the Week, Allison Ellis (7th grade Intervention Specialist)! Mrs. Ellis recently received a shout-out from her team, the A-Team:

Allison has done an incredible job this year of taking on leadership roles and helping to mentor staff members. She's an integral part of our team and has really gone above and beyond in planning and organizing things for the betterment of all of our students. We love her sense of humor and her straightforward nature and we feel so very blessed that she's a part of our team!

We are so appreciative of you, Mrs. Ellis! Thank you for all you do for all our students and LMS!

As a part of our study of ecology and watersheds, the 7th grade teams will be going on a field trip to the Little Miami River to engage in the River Explorer program with the Ohio River Foundation. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Little Miami River here in Loveland. Unfortunately, starting in May, Nesbit Park will be closed for construction. Therefore, one team will explore Nesbit Park and two of our field trips will be at Sycamore Park in Batavia. To learn more about the River Explorer trip please visit the Ohio River Foundation website.

More information about what to wear and bring the day of the trip will be discussed with your student during science class.

We will be collecting $15 in science class starting the first week of April. This money will cover both the field trip cost and the last day of school activities.

Breakdown of costs:

1. River field trip → $8/student

2. Last day of school events → $7/student (covers lunch and kona ice)

Dates of the trips:

The CREW: April 29th

A-Team: May 6th

The REAL team: May 8th

If you have any questions about the trip and/or you do not want your student to join us please contact your students’ science teacher.

Brought to you by our Career and College Counselor, Mr. Drews Mitchell, LMS is proud to share a "Career of the Week" with our students and families every week here at LMS. With the goal of educating our Tigers about potential career options aligned with our academic pathways, we'll be sharing these with our students here at school in a number of ways as well as featuring them here in our Tiger Talk.

Loveland Tiger Pathways Career of the Week: Sheet Metal Workers

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Includes sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.
• High School Diploma
• Median Salary - $58,780

Drews Mitchell can be reached at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org. Mr. Mitchell would love to hear from you with any of your career and/or college questions!

We will be dedicating the final week before Spring Break to Hope Week, running from Mon, 3/17-Fri, 3/21. With fun events put on by our Hope Squad and dedicated lessons focusing on mental health, mindfulness and student safety and wellness, we're hoping for a good mix of educational opportunities for our students (and some fun!).

The details of the Hope Week schedule are as follows:

• Mon, 3/17: 8th Grade Erin's Law Presentations through Social Studies classes (Details below)
• Hope Squad Scavenger Hunt
• Hope Week Theme: Green Day (St. Patrick's Day) 🍀
• Tues, 3/18: 1N5 Mindfulness Presentation, 8th Grade Team Supreme (Details below)
• Therapy Dogs during lunch
• Hope Week Theme: March Madness College Gear Day 🏀
• Weds, 3/19: 1N5 Mind Matters Presentation, Through 7th Grade Social Studies Classes (Details below)
• Hope Week Theme: Hope Squad Day (teal and purple, red and white)
• Thurs, 3/20: 1N5 Mindfulness Presentations, 8th Grade Team Elevate, (Details below)
• Petting Zoo during lunch
• Hope Week Theme: Matching Day (match with a group of friends) 👭👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑
• Fri, 3/21: 1N5 Mindfulness Presentations, 8th Grade Team Lead, 7:35-8:10 (Details below)
• Hope Week Theme: Loveland Tiger Pride (orange and black) 🐯

1N5 Session Descriptions:

Mind Matters: Beginners Guide to Mental Health (7th Grade) - This presentation introduces the concept of "mental health", what it is and how we can promote and protect it in much the same way as physical health. It also discusses how to identify if someone is struggling with their mental health, how to support them, and connect them to help. As social connection is one of the most important protectors of good mental health, this session will include some of our popular signature games for a bit of fun with your fellow-classmates.

Mindfulness 101 (8th Grade) - This presentation gives a brief overview of what mindfulness is and outlines its many benefits. This fun and interactive session gives students the opportunity to try out several different mindfulness activities and consider ways they could incorporate mini mindful moments into their daily lives to calm their bodies; increase focus and attention; and manage stress and strong emotions.

For Career Exploration Day which took place on Tuesday 3/11, our 7th grade students all got to pick and choose from a variety of amazing presenters to hear more about potential careers for them to pursue. Big thanks to the following presenters who spent time at LMS sharing their careers with our students:

Dan Colletto, Vice President and Marketing, Prologis

Brittney Frietch, Real Estate Broker, BF Realty

Abigail Greene, Human Resources, Great Wolf Lodge

Julian Guitron, Physician, The Christ Hospital

Doug Hyrne, Heating and Cooling, Time Savers Heating and Cooling LLC

Keith Lawrence, Director of Human Resources (Retired), Procter & Gamble

Richard Louth, Firefighter/Paramedic (Retired), Deerfield Township

Steve Miller, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, Proofpoint

Rebecca Moates, Nurse Practitioner, Springdale Mason Pediatrics

Andrew Paul, Patent and Corporate Attorney, Mane, Inc.

Brian Sedra, Chief Growth Officer, Atlas Retail Partners

Chelsea Sick, TV News Reporter, Local 12

Meredith Taylor, Vice President of Operations, Little Miami River Chamber Alliance

Tom Thompson, Scientist, University of Cincinnati

The LMS 8th Grade Students jumped right into career exploration and awareness activities on Tuesday this week. After reflecting on personal skills, strengths and interests, the students participated in the 2025 JA Inspire to Hire Career Fair at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. This regional event highlights the many in-demand opportunities that are available to students as they consider pathways to success in the future. Many thanks to all who played a role in making this day a success!

Dear Parent(s):

An Ohio Law, known as “Erin’s Law,” requires all public schools to provide age-appropriate sexual abuse education for students in kindergarten through grade 12. This training is only for 8th-grade students in our building which will take place on Mon, 3/17 during their social studies bell. We want parents to be aware of this required training and provide you an opportunity to opt out if you do not want your child to receive the training.

Workshops about child abuse and bullying awareness will be conducted by trained staff from the Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio (COCA). The group provides age-appropriate presentations to thousands of students in our area every year.

Workshops on bullying will teach students how to recognize physical, verbal, social, sexual, and cyber bullying. Students will be taught strategies to handle difficult social situations and bullying behavior. The training will include information about internet safety.

Workshops on child abuse will teach students to recognize physical, verbal, sexual, and emotional abuse, along with neglect. Students will also learn the importance of telling a trusted adult if child abuse is suspected.

Workshops on safe dating and healthy relationships will teach students about consent, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, dating violence, and the importance of getting help if they are in an unsafe relationship. After the classroom presentation, students will also have the opportunity to speak to COCA staff members, to ask questions, or express concerns in a one-on-one conversation.

Please take the time to talk to your child about the program and discuss any questions or comments they might have about the subject. All students will participate in this program unless you complete the attached form indicating you do not give permission for your child to participate.

Again, Loveland City School District and all public school districts in Ohio are required to provide this training for students. You can learn more about Erin’s Law by following this link. Learn more about COCA’s presentations by following this link to their website.

If you have additional questions, please contact me.

Thank you,

David Knapp

We are opening up spots for Quarter 4. Please have your child fill out the form below if they would like to participate in the Adapted PE Mentoring Program.

What: An adapted PE class and mentoring program focused on building relationships with students with special needs.

When: During an adapted gym class held during Tiger Time.

Who are we looking for:

• Leaders to work with students with special needs during an adaptive gym class.
• Leaders who will buddy with students with special needs.
• Leaders willing to lead activities and games for a small group of students.
• Leaders willing to foster relationships and build an inclusive and fun environment.

Quarter 4 Adapted PE mentoring Program

Informational meetings for this year's travelers will be held on Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd in the LIS Cafeteria from 6-7 p.m.

We will go over the itinerary, medication guidelines, trip information, etc. as well as distribute the required paperwork. Your attendance is REQUIRED at only ONE of the meetings as the same information will be discussed at both meetings. If you cannot attend, please email Ms. Rose at roseka@lovelandschools.org or Mrs. Pitcher at pitchetr@lovelandschools.org to make arrangements to get the information and paperwork.

There will be a VIRTUAL information meeting for the 2026 Washington, D.C. Trip on Monday, April 28th at 6:00 pm. This is the link to the meeting.

• State Testing Criteria/Testing Expectations:

• Present for all tests

• Be actively engaged working on the test

• 60 minutes for ELA, 45 minutes for Math & Science (each day)

• Taking your time

• Looking over answers

• Reviewing work

• Not off task, head down during test session before submitting

• Respectful of all students’ testing time (i.e. no talking when you are finished, no disruptions or distractions during the testing time)

• 4th Quarter Grades: (as of 4/25)

• No Ds or Fs

• Behavior/Discipline: (starts on 3/10 and will run until the day before the event)

• No in-school or out-of-school suspensions (including bus suspensions)

• No more than 2 administrative detentions

• Kings Island FAQ sheet

4/1 Parent/Player Meeting for current 8th Grade Students (Class of 2029):

Time:6-7pm ~LHS Auditorium~ (All Players and Parents grades 9-12 Fall of 2025)

The parents meeting will consist of an introduction, information, and going over expectations.

Spring is here and we are ready to get our season started ! Here is what we have coming up this week!

Friday 3/14 - Girls Lacrosse @ Madeira 5pm/6pm

Monday 3/17 Girls Lacrosse @ Indian Hill 6pm/7pm

Wednesday 3/19 Girls Lacrosse @ Kings 6pm

Looking ahead, Cheer tryouts are in a month and we want to make sure you have all the information that you need. Click the Tryout Info for all the information that you need.

LMS & LHS Cheer Tryouts and additional information

There will also be a Parent-Athlete pre-tryout meeting on 3/18 @ 7:30 in the HS Cafeteria

For the current 8th graders who will be freshman next year, Football weight lifting will start Monday March 31st from 3:30-4:30 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until further notice.

Players will be responsible for their own transportation. It's not mandatory but highly recommended for players planning to play in the fall of 2025. Any questions please reach out to the athletic department

How to register your child for Athletics and Clubs for the 2024-25 School Year:

• Log in to your Final Forms PARENT account

• Select “+Add Sports/Activities” for your player

• Checkmark your sports/activity interest (any season)

• Scroll down and click on “Update Sports/Activities”

• Reminder to pay your Pay to Play fees on Final Forms

If you have any questions, please contact Corbyn Litke litkeco@lovelandschools.org

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March Wellness Newsletter is here!

Spring into Wellness on tips and ways to live mindfully, and develop positive healthy habits with your kiddos.

Strong Self Strong School Newsletter - March 2025

LIS Science day is in need of presenters & volunteers scan the QR code or click here

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

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As the year goes on, we've noticed more and more students reporting that they have lost their school Chromebook charger. This leads to students coming to school with uncharged devices, which gets in the way of instructional and work time for students at school. This is especially important as we look ahead to the Ohio State Testing window coming up after spring break.

Please check in with your child to be sure they have a charger. If your child is in need of a Chromebook charger due to losing theirs, you have a few options:

• You can purchase an off-brand compatible charger through Amazon by visiting this link. (Currently priced at $25.)
• You can purchase a Lenovo brand charger by visiting this link. (Currently priced at $65.99)
• You can purchase a Lenovo brand charger through the school and receive the charger the same day. A $50 charge will be applied to your student fees.

Loveland High School is excited to offer opportunities for students to take classes for both original credit and credit recovery this summer. Please see this link for information about the 2025 LHS Summer School. The registration deadline for courses taken for original credit is Friday, May 9. The deadline for registration for credit recovery is Friday, May 30. Please contact Mr. Mitchell at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org with any questions.

Do you know a student passionate about STEM? CINSAM’s Summer Camps (grades 2-8) and Academies (grades 9-12) offer hands-on experiences in exciting fields like engineering, cybersecurity, AI, coding, and biomedical sciences. These five-day day programs are a great way for kids to kick summer boredom, make like-minded friends, and have fun exploring their favorite STEM subjects.

For more information go to https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/centers/cinsam/p12students/summerprograms.html

Thank you to Ashland for their generous funding which makes CINSAM's summer programming low-cost for the community!

Pending Board of Education approval, starting for the 25-26 school year, Loveland Middle School will be updating our cell phone policy to align with grades K-6 in Loveland. This means that students will not be able to use their cell phones at lunch and phones will be kept in student's lockers the entire school day. As we prioritize students having fun and connecting with friends at lunch, as well as supporting our student's mental health, we believe this move is what is best for our middle school students.

We'll be communicating this information with students at school soon. We'll also communicate further details with parents as we work through the change and head into next school year, but we wanted to let you all know of this change as soon as possible. While this won't be a change for our current 6th graders heading into 7th grade, we know it will provide a change for our current 7th graders for their 8th grade year that we will need to work through and support during the transition.

If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please reach out to Principal Knapp (knappda@lovelandschools.org or 513-683-3100).

You can get information about bus routes and bus delays online or on your smartphone. Follow this link to our Transportation page, or download the “My Ride K-12” app from your phone’s app store. Once you’ve registered and logged in, you can connect with your student’s information with their 5-digit student ID and last name.

The app now allows real-time tracking of your student’s bus. If you activate push notifications, our transportation team can send you notifications about transportation delays.

Loveland City School District will begin sending automated reminders about outstanding school fees, including unpaid preschool or kindergarten tuition. Families with unpaid fees will receive a call and email with the total amount due for this year and any previous years. These messages will occur monthly when there is a balance to be paid. To see details of outstanding fees or make a payment, please follow this link to log in to PaySchools Central. If you have questions about unpaid fees, please contact your building secretary.

Visit ybpay.com to order your yearbook today!

Order Deadline: March 28th, 2025

Yearbook ID Code: 2048425

2024-2025 school days 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 697-3602 by 9:00 a.m.

Principal: David Knapp

Email: knappda@lovelandschools.org
Website: www.lovelandschools.org
Location: 801 S Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH, USA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lovelandcityschools/
Twitter: @MrDavidKnapp