Langston Life
October 2024
In collaboration with non-exclusive district-wide practices, students will not be permitted to wear Halloween costumes to school. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun "School Spirit" days throughout the school year.
Teaching and Learning
Langston's BLT (Building Leadership Team) uses data to inform decisions about teaching and learning at Langston. The BLT is comprised of teachers and staff, community members, building/district leaders, and students. CONGRATULATIONS to Hailey Petzak and Ananias Barbee for being named this year's student representatives on Langston's BLT. The BLT meets monthly and works closely with TBTs (Teacher-Based-Teams) and the DLT (District Leadership Team) to align teaching and learning goals with the vision and mission of our building and district.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
This year at Langston, our PBIS program is all about fostering a positive, respectful, and responsible school culture. Our goal is to have students arrive to class on time 99% of the time, and as part of this effort, students have already earned the reward of flexible seating for a day! We are now working towards an exciting next reward: a dance and gameboard party, created in collaboration with our Student Council.
The PBIS committee has carefully reviewed behavior data and, in response, we are placing a strong emphasis on building a culture of respect. This year, we’re incorporating restorative practices to help students reflect on their actions, repair relationships, and create a more positive and supportive school environment for everyone.
CONGRATULATIONS to Xavier Brown, Erickson Sanches-Rodriguez, and Omar Walusimbi for being our September Students of the Month! Risk-Takers approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. For October, staff are searching for Inquiring students!
CONGRATULATIONS to NADIA KARAPUDA for her EXCELLENT performance at the State Meet this past weekend. Nadia set a personal record of 12.39 for the 2-mile and earned 10th place out of 177 girls running! Nadia was 45th overall out of 842 middle school girls across the state of Ohio! Woohoo!!!
Nadia was greeted with door decorations to celebrate her athletic achievement!
The Winners Block!
Congrats, Nadia!
Family Engagement
We are in the process of planning a Phoenix Family Focus here at Langston, and we need YOUR input on topics to discuss. Please complete this survey to share your thoughts.
One way families can support Langston students is through our two fundraisers for the 8th-Grade Washington DC trip! Use this link to purchase items to support students attending the DC trip. Orders will be taken until November 5th and items will be delivered directly to customers' homes. We also have a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser happening at Langston during our November 7th Parent/Teacher conferences. Please contact Michelle Kester at mkester@oberlinschools.net if you would like to purchase tickets for the Spaghetti Dinner.
Coming Up!
- October 23: LMS Fall Sports Banquet @ LMS beginning at 5:30
- October 25: End of First Quarter
- October 29: LMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-7pm) Andrea Horning (from LCCC) will be at Langston to share information and answer questions about College Credit Plus.
- October 30: Picture Retake Day
- November 7: Parent/Teacher Conferences and 8th-Grade Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
- November 8: No School for Students - Teacher Professional Development Day
- November 13: Winter Sports Parent Meeting
- November 20: Accuplacer Test for College Credit Plus - during the school day at LMS
- November 27 - 29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Fun Photos
The 8-grade team and students demonstrated their school spirit!
The seventh-grade team won their last home game of the season!
The 7th and 8th grade players teamed up for a group cheer!
Thank you to our cheer team for supporting our football team!
Heading out to the field!
So glad to have a middle school team back on the field at LMS!