It’s Educator Appreciation Week! We are fortunate to have amazing teachers, specialists, paraeducators, custodians, bus drivers, and administrative assistants at Laramie Middle School. It takes a whole team working in concert with families to help our students prepare for the next step on their educational journey. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work alongside some of the finest educators in the country each and every day. If you see one of your student’s teachers, please let them know you appreciate their hard work and dedication. Better yet, shoot them a message to tell them how much of a difference they are making. They are a great team!
We’ve seen a few “energy sticks” popping up in our school. They are a nasal inhaler often containing menthol, camphor, and other flavors. They pose potential risks for users, particularly young people, including respiratory problems, and may be a gateway to other substances. Heating the inhalers can cause lung damage, and the use of these inhalers may lead to smoking and vaping. Students report they can be purchased on Tic Tok. They do not appear to contain nicotine or THC, however they are not permitted in school and will be considered over the counter medication if a student is in possession of one of these devices at school. Please talk to your student and make sure they are not using these devices or bringing them to school.
The 40th Annual Hapi-ness 5K will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 9:00 am. The Happiness 5K began in 1987, started by the 9th grade class of Laramie Junior High School in memory of their classmate, Hapi Patterson, who passed away from leukemia that year. Since then, this event has helped numerous families facing medical challenges and other hardships. This year, we are dedicating proceeds to support an LMS teacher, Mr. Krysl. For those of you that don't know, Mr. Krysl has a brain tumor removed over Christmas Break. Mr. Krysl has given so much to our students, staff, and school and this is our chance to give back. Please return this form with your entry fee to the LMS main office and support what we hope will be the biggest Hapi-ness 5K ever! Entries must be received by the end of the day on Thursday in order to receive a T-shirt.
It’s officially yearbook season. Go to yearbookforever.com to order your copy. Don’t wait as our yearbook sells out every year. School years come and go, but the yearbook is forever. If you’re not convinced that our yearbook is the best, check out this trailer. Order today!
We are in the home stretch of this school season. Let’s make every day count as we race towards the end of the year. Thank you for continuing to send your student to school on time and ready to learn every day. It matters. Make it a great week!
Upcoming Events
5/5-5/9 Educator Appreciation Week
5/8 School Nurse Day
5/17 Hapi-ness 5K
5/29 Graduate march
5/30 LHS graduation