Legg Newsletter
September 2024
What's Happening at LMS
LMS Cardinals Kick Off the New School Year!
Students have enjoyed a great start at LMS! Fall sports are in full swing and student clubs are also getting started. There are many activities for students to be involved in, and we hope students will take advantage of these opportunities!
The end of our first marking period is October 18th. Parent-Teacher conferences are
October 22nd - Evening conferences 4-7PM
October 23rd - Afternoon conferences 12-3PM; Evening conferences 4-7PM
We hope you take a minute to read up on all the happenings at LMS and mark your calendar for upcoming events!
Student Online Forms
Have You Completed the Student Online Forms in Skyward?
Parents, please be sure to log into Skyward and complete the student online forms!
Steps to complete forms:
- Log into Skyward Family Access (Need an account for Skyward? Click here!)
- Click on "Online Forms" from the side menu bar.
- Click on the text at the top of the page "Mark as not completed and make changes".
- Click on "Step 1 Acceptable Usage Policy" to get started.
- After reviewing the information, check the box and enter today's date at the bottom of each form.
- Then click on "complete Step 1 and move to Step 2" button at the bottom of the page.
- Complete steps 2 and 3 with the same process.
- In step 4, you will have to click on "Submit 2024-2025 Student forms" to complete the process.
Mental Health and Wellness
Ongoing Programs at Legg Middle School promoting Kindness, Connection, and Success
We are excited to announce the continuation of two programs at Legg Middle School designed to foster kindness, academic success, and community building among our students.
Caring Cards Initiative
Our Caring Cards program rewards students who are observed performing acts of kindness. Whether they are exhibiting kindness by helping someone with their locker, translating for a classmate, standing up for what’s right, and more, if they are “caught” in the act, they will be given a special ticket. The student will write their name on the back of the ticket and place it in the jar located in the office or the library. At the end of each week, two students will be drawn to win a prize or a sweet treat!
Remember, the more caring acts you’re caught doing, the more chances you have to win!
Lunch Groups:
Two unique lunch groups are also being offered to support both academic and social development:
- Back on Track: This group is designed to help students who need a little extra support with staying organized and keeping up with their schoolwork. It's a great way to make sure they’re on the path to academic success. Every Tuesday during lunch, this group will meet in the library; students can sign-up through the Google form posted in the student’s Focus Hour Google Classroom.
- Lunch-N-Laughs: Every Thursday during lunch, students are invited to join Lunch-N-Laughs—a group dedicated to building community and fostering connections. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch together, meet new friends, and engage in meaningful conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. Sign-ups are available through the Google form posted in the student’s Focus Hour Google Classroom.
We look forward to seeing the positive impact these programs will have on our school community!
Keeping our School Safe
OK2Say
OK2SAY is the student safety program that allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools.
The goal of OK2SAY is to stop harmful behavior before it occurs by encouraging anyone to report threatening behavior to caring adult authorities who can help. OK2SAY encourages Michigan residents to confidentially submit tips 24/7 using the OK2say mobile app, online, email, texting, or by calling trained program technicians.
Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
On November 11th, a representative from the OK2SAY program will visit LMS to share information about this program with our students and staff.
Homecoming!
Spirit Days 2024
LMS will be adopting the High School's Spirit Days for homecoming. We look forward to seeing everyone's school spirit!
Monday (9/30) - 80's
Tuesday (10/1) - 60's
Wednesday (10/2) - 70's
Thursday (10/3) - 2000's
Friday (10/4) - Red and White
Yearbooks
2024-25 Yearbooks on Sale Now
Yearbooks are on sale for $25. You can pick up an order form in the main office or from Mrs. Bachler. If you have any questions, you can email Mrs. Bachler at bachlerjm@ccscards.org
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, September 27th. Packages can be ordered online at www.praterstudios.com
National Read A Book Day
LMS students participated in National Read a Book Day on September 6th. Students began the day by reading a book of their own or by borrowing one from the classroom library. A big thank you to our literacy committee for facilitating this activity as we continue to develop a culture of literacy at LMS!
LMS Title 1 Informational Meeting
We are holding our annual Title 1 meeting on Wednesday, September 25th at 3:00. The meeting will be held via Google Meet. Join us to learn about our Title 1 programs!
Meeting Link: meet.google.com/dgj-svpb-cxi
Meet the New LMS Staff!
Coldwater Community Schools will defer to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Department of Education as to managing head lice in the schools. The recommendations are as follows:
- Studies indicate if a child has head lice it is likely that the infestation has been for a period of time and prompt removal from class is normally not necessary.
- Any student with live lice or nits one-quarter inch or less from the scalp, may remain in school until the end of the school day. Immediate treatment at home is advised. The student will be readmitted to school after treatment and examination by school personnel. If, upon examination, the school-designated personnel find no live lice on the child, the child may reenter the school.
- Any student with nits (farther than 1/4” from scalp) should be allow in school.
- Parents should remove nits daily and treat if live lice are observed.
Coming Up!
Important Dates:
Sep. 25 - Early Release
Sep. 27 - Picture Retake Day
Sep. 26 - Midterm Grades Posted to Skyward
Sep. 30 -- Oct 4 - Homecoming Week - Spirit Days
Oct 1 - WEB Social Event (for 6th Graders)
Oct. 2 - Full Day/No Early Release
Oct. 9 - Early Release
Oct. 11 - No School - Professional Development for Staff
Oct. 16 - Early Release
Oct. 17 - Science Department's Family Engagement Activity 3-4PM
Oct. 22 - Conferences 4-7PM
Oct. 23 - Half-Day for Students; Conferences 12-3PM & 4-7PM