Thank you to our LMS PTA who will be hosting a Halloween Dance next Wednesday from 6-8pm in the LMS gymnasium as a healthy and safe option for kids.
Tomorrow is mock election day at LMS! Our very own Danny Schlaefer is leading a school-wide effort to inform our young voters and help them cast their student votes!
Last week, our 8th graders finished writing their personal narratives. Some brave students chose to present to their peers. I really enjoyed listening to the stories, they were straight from the heart.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held this week at LMS! Students will have opportunities to visit the book fair throughout the week and every book purchased helps our school. Please contact Ms. Whedon, our Library/Media Specialist if you have any questions.
Congratulations to our LMS Field Hockey team who wrapped up their season with a 2-0 victory over Hermon. It was the 2nd season in a row the girl's pulled off an undefeated season. Coach Smith is very proud of the girl's work ethic and amazing attitude all season! Go Coyotes!!!
Congratulations to our boys and girls XC team who wrapped up the season Thursday at the Inlands Championship. The girls took 7th and the boys brought home a 3rd place trophy. Coach Dumont is so proud of both teams on all their hard work this season. Go Coyotes!!!
At the end of September, 6th graders met with Howard Jack from Jobcorps. Mr. Jack is helping build our Outdoor Learning Space behind our school garden.
8th graders visited Nurse Koch’s chickens to extend their learning about genetics. We are going to breed them in the spring to try to get certain egg and feather colors and personalities.
Our LMS Robotics Club is back up and running thanks to Hogan Marquis! Practice started this week and the team worked hard to organize their gear and clean up the practice table.
Maulian Dana, Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation, visited the 8th grade today. About 40 students chose to hear and discuss the movement to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. They also discussed mascots, stereotypes, and historical issues.
Picture retakes will be on Monday, November 5th.
All of our teachers at LMS are incredible people and one in particular just got some well deserved recognition. Congratulations to our very own Outstanding Woman, Tracie Murchison! http://coast931.com/twenty-outstanding-women/tracie-murchison/
Coyote U is the after school program at LMS. Coyote U activities take place after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00pm. Session #1 will run from October 22nd through December 13th. Please sign up using the form below if you are interested.
https://goo.gl/4qSKWf
LMS Athletics:
October 9: FB vs Lincoln: 4pm
October 10: FH vs Cohen, Soccer @ Hermon High School-Girls/Boys
October 11: FH@Doughty, Soccer @ Ellsworth-Boys/Girls XC Meet @ Central: Lg School Champ G/B
October 12:First Dance: Sports theme, hosted by the Athletic Department
Today's field hockey game has been moved to 10/11, no practice today. For the game against Brewer tomorrow, the bus will leave at 5:30pm the 6:30pm game. Today's soccer games have been moved to 10/18, no practice today. Football and cross country practices are still scheduled for today.
Happy Riverfest Old Town! I hope everyone enjoys the day of festivities. A shout out to our staff and students who are participating in the 5k and the parade this morning and also to our wonderful LMS-PTA volunteers! Be sure to visit their booth today to support their great work.
In LMS athletic action on Monday our Football team played a tough Hermon team. Despite the loss, the injury plagued Coyotes played hard to the end. In Field Hockey news the ladies had two convincing wins over the Wagner school. Go Coyotes!!!
On Friday despite the wind and rain the LMS Field Hockey team played a very determined Brewer team and came away with a 1-0 victory. Well done ladies!!!
Thursday in LMS Athletics the girls and boys soccer teams played exciting games vs Ellsworth. Both teams took a loss but a lot of determination and great play was part of both games. In XC news the LMS boys team took home the victory with the girl's placing 4th. Go Coyotes!!!
Our 8th grade traveled to Camp Jordan today for a team building retreat. They participated in ropes course challenges and other group activities and all formed a stronger bond as a cohesive group of learners. RESPECT, FOCUS, DRIVE!
