Above: LMS students attempt to solve the "Human Knot" and connected it to the ups & downs of life during our most recent STRONG lesson. The lesson stressed that the Waves of Life will happen, but it is how we grow through these ups & downs that will help us in learning to be resilient and strong!

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This Week at Larson...

MLK Day of Service -- Monday!

Support for LMS/Hill Family

Sadly, the Downey family suffered a tragedy earlier this week and are in need of support. The Larson and Hill School Communities are helping the family via a Go Fund Me page and a Meal Train. If you would like to help out, please click on the links below.

Prescription Glasses in Office

Mrs. Pepoy now has 4 pairs of lost prescription sunglasses that were turned into the office. If you student is missing glasses, please have them check in next week!

Therapy Dogs at Larson!

On Wednesday, January 23rd Therapy Dogs will be visiting Larson Middle School. A student group, while working on a project to attend to the well-being of Larson, connected with the PET-A-PET organization. Their goal was to help reduce stress levels of students and bring some calmness to their day. This organization will be bringing in 6-7 dogs next Wednesday and will be available during all three lunches for students to visit for a short time. This is an optional activity -- students with allergies or other concerns may choose not to participate.

7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball Open Gym & Tryouts

Girls interested in playing for the Larson 7th or 8th grade Volleyball teams should be aware of the following dates/times:

Volleyball Open Gym: Wednesday, January 23rd all grades immediately after school until 4:30pm.

Volleyball Tryouts begin Monday, January 28th after school until 5:00pm. 7th and 8th ONLY. Girls interested in trying out for the team MUST have a current physical on file!

If you have any questions please contact 7th grade coach Mrs. Rexer (crexer@troy.k12.mi.us) or 8th grade coach Mr. Williams (jwilliams@troy.k12.mi.us)

"Red Out" Day 2019

On Friday, February 1st Larson Middle School will be having a RED OUT day to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease and to help those individuals with sick hearts. If you have it in your heart to pay it forward, bring in your donation and completed order form by Wednesday, January 23 to receive your red Worth the Effort t-shirt that you can wear on February 1st! Order forms were handed out during 6th Hour today. What a great opportunity to raise awareness, pay it forward by donating $10 to the American Heart Association, and help those in need. I hope everyone joins in on the cause and at least wears red on! February 1st.

Washington D.C. Trip 2019 (Current 7th)

Attention parents of current 7th graders: because we have had so many kids sign up already, the early registration discount has been extended. You can still register, a discounted price, until January 31st. Three more weeks-- don't miss out! Contact Mrs. Lee jlee@troy.k12.mi.us if you have any questions!

Youth Lacrosse Team

"Screenagers"

Larson Talent Show Auditions

Students interested in auditioning for Larson's Talent Show should record and submit a video under 3 minutes long to the Schoology group called “2019 Larson Talent Show”. To join the group, go to “groups” on Schoology. Enter the code: G886V-FPD8C. To be considered, you must submit a video of your full act to the Schoology discussion on this group page. You ALSO MUST fill out and submit the Audition Information Google Form located in the “resources” section of the Schoology group. See below for how to “audition” for backstage and emcee roles.

TSD Tutoring

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DKI Acting Academy

Replacement IDs Now Available

Has your student lost or misplaced their student ID? If so, they can get a new one printed in the main office at any time for $5.

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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!

LMS PTO Fundraising – Kroger, Amazon, and More!

It's time to renew or adjust your rewards program! The Larson PTO raises significant funds every year through your normal purchases at Kroger, Amazon, and more! These funds go right back into the classroom, directly impacting all Larson students. If you have not registered yet (especially at Kroger and Amazon), simply click on the link to find out how. Thanks!

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. See more info below.

Box Tops for Education!

Please send in all of you unexpired neatly trimmed Box Tops. You can bring them in anytime to the Media Center. Help us reach our school year goal of $500.00! Thanks for your support.