
Oregon parents and caregivers,
WHAT ARE YOU CHILD CARE NEEDS?
The Early Learning Division is asking for feedback on your family’s experience searching for and using child care. Take the survey and help make a difference! Your input will help the state understand family needs and increase support for child care providers.
All parents and caregivers who complete the survey will receive a
$20 Amazon gift card!
Visit https://redcap.link/ChildcareSurvey2022-P to complete the 15-minute survey.
Survey closes January 31, 2023.
Questions? Contact Denise Ford with ODI at (916) 205-6851.


Dear Families, on December 9th your LMS student will have the opportunity to have their teeth screened by Advantage Dental. Your student was sent home a permission form to accept or decline this service, as well as any follow up sealant services. Permission forms need to be turned in to their Advisory teacher no later than this Thursday, December 8th.

If your student sold Butter Braids for our PTO fundraiser, please pick them up this Friday at 3:00. They are delivered frozen and need to stay frozen until they are ready to be baked. Thank you!

Winter is here! Dress Warmly!
Winter weather is here, don’t forget to send your child with appropriate clothing for the cold weather. Remember to check your school's lost and found for missing items.


National Special Education Day is December 2nd. This day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975 and celebrates the students, teachers and administration striving to make special education possible for students.
Learn more: https://nationaltoday.com/special-education-day/


Girls basketball and wrestling start when we come back from Christmas Break. These sports are open to 6-8 grade, if your student is interested please use the following link to register them: https://or-lagrande.intouchreceipting.com/signin
A current sports physical is required before your student can participate and the deadline to sign up is December 14th.

Please click on the following link to view the LMS December Newsletter: https://5il.co/1lftc

Heads up: Boys basketball games for the 7A and 8A teams tomorrow, December 1st, in North Powder have been canceled.

Reminder: Last day to bring in items for the LMS food drive is this Thursday, December 1st. The advisory class that brings in the most items wins an ice cream sundae party!

Mid-Columbia Bus Company has new leadership and is seeking the opinion of the parents to improve their service that is provided to your child every day. Your feedback is critical to the new team as this will help them with their long-term efforts to improve our service.
Please fill out the attached survey to help them improve their service. It will take less than 5 minutes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLooeHVl3n35Xre71J_IPNPNqFRYa0SJjx_k8b8lbkYijBXQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Thank you in advance for your valuable insights. Your input will be used to ensure that we continue to meet your needs as your child’s school transportation provider.
We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to serving you in the future.


Please see updated Boys Basketball Game Schedule: https://5il.co/1jkmd

Happy Thanksgiving! The La Grande School District will be closed from Monday, November 21, 2022, to Friday, November 25, 2022. Have a wonderful time. See you back on Monday, November 28, 2022.


We have started our food/hygiene drive here at LMS! Please have your student bring their items starting this week. All the items donated will go to our food pantry at LHS. The drive will run through December 1st and there will be an ice cream sundae party for the advisory class that brings the most items!

Picture day for boys basketball is November 18th here at LMS at 3:00. Make sure your student brings their sports uniform to school that day. Please use the link below to pre-order your sports pictures: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0095471SP

Just a reminder: There is no school tomorrow, 11/11, in honor of Veteran's Day. Enjoy the long weekend and we will see you Monday!

Please see boys basketball game schedule: https://5il.co/1jkmd

La Grande School District will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in honor of Veterans Day.


We apologize for the technical difficulties with the livestream for our LMS 6th Grade Honor Roll assembly. You can view the video here: https://lms.lagrandesd.org/o/lgms/article/902078

Routines and Character Education with Michael Sedler, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Virtual Link: meet.google.com/xkf-pqks-dyp
This event is open to all staff, parents, guardians, community partners, and organizations to support children ages 5-18 (Grades K-12).


Conscious Discipline for Families! Free class beginning, Thursday, January 12, 2023 through March 2, 2023. All classes are virtual through Zoom. To register for this FREE class call 541-910-0661 or 541-786-5535
