Above: Larson Innovation Incubator students pitch their products to the "Sharks" earlier this week. More info below!
Activity Calendar
This Week at @LarsonMS...
MLK Day of Service
LMS Cheer Dominates!
On Saturday, January 11th the LMS cheer team took first place at the Troy Athens Invitation! The team had the highest score out of 11 teams. Come support the cheer team on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 at Athens as they compete and fight for the city title!”
Innovation Incubator Shark Tank
Students in Innovation Incubator presented their innovations and inventions to a panel of judges in the Larson Innovation Shark Tank. They were amazing at presenting and answering the sharks’ questions as they attempted to earn investments for their ideas. Thank you to the following panel members and companies/ organizations for giving their time to make this a valuable learning experience for our students: Eric Doyle and Tara Smrchek (BorgWarner); Vinod Undemane (GM); Karl Schmidt (Emicity and TSD); Rosy Elian (Marriott); Bidisha Barpujari (Tyler Technologies); Dr. Rich Beaubien (Optimum Chiropractic); and David Recker (TSD). Thanks to Mr. Fawcett for organizing this terrific activity!
Geography Bee Results
Congrats to our 2019-20 Geo Bee winners: 1st place -- Jack Kennedy (3rd year in a row!), 2nd place -- Octavian German, 3rd place -- Collin Barrow
AHS Girls Basketball -- Middle School Night
Attention all Middle School students! Troy v Athens High School girls basketball is scheduled for Thursday, February 6th at Athens High School. In addition to being one of the biggest rivalry games of the year, it is also “Middle School Night” and “Coaches vs Cancer”. All Troy Middle School students get in free with your student ID. Girls Middle School basketball players will have a reserved section behind the players bench. Special activities are also planned during halftime of the Varsity game for all Middle School students. Girls JVB begins at 4 pm, followed by JVA at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7 pm. Mark your calendars for an exciting and fun filled evening!
TYA Youth Recognition
Band Scholarship -- Manas Alate Award
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
Attention parents of current 7th graders-- there is still plenty of time to sign up for our 8th grade trip to Washington DC. We are so excited to add new activities and a new hotel to our itinerary. We look forward to great weather with our fall departure! See the attached flyer or contact Mrs. Lee (jlee@troy.k12.mi.us) with any questions. It's always a great time with great memories for our kids.
Diversity Club Activity
The LMS Diversity Club will also be hosting a Cultural Food Fest during the Celebration of Learning on May 20th. We are looking for volunteers to donate a dish (appetizer, entrée, side or dessert) representative of their culture. Donations should serve 10-15 people (sample size, not a full portion). Please click on the link below to participate: If you have questions about participation, please reach out to Mrs. Field, Mrs. Stys or Mrs. Garavanta.
LMS PTO Update
In addition, the LMS PTO gladly welcomes donations, which are tax-deductible. All funds go directly back to student programs and teacher grants. Donations can be dropped off in the LMS main office.
Magazine Sale/Renewal Link
For many years, Larson has raised funds by encouraging our community to order/renew magazines or digital subscriptions through Great American Fundraising. We receive a substantial profit for each order placed through the link below. Please consider helping Larson out by renewing your magazines here. All profits from the sale go directly back into the classroom!
