Earlier this week, LMS fine arts students (and many from Boulan Park MS) were able to experience a live performance from the Michigan Opera Theater group. It was an entertaining and well-received event and our students were able to ask questions of the performers at the conclusion of the event. Special thanks to Ms. Lalla for organizing this and LMS parent Ms. Natcheva for making the connection for us. Bravo!

Canned Food Drive

The Larson Student Council is organizing a can drive to benefit the St. Anastasia Food Pantry. The 2nd hour class with the most cans collected will win a prize. All donations must be brought in by Tuesday, November 21. Cans should be brought into your student's second hour class.

Counselor Coffee Talk

On Tuesday, December 5th from 9:30-10:30 am in the Collaboration Studio, the LMS Counseling department is offering an educational "Coffee Talk" for parents of current LMS students. Jessica Cortez, LMSW from the ACS Assessment and Treatment Center, will be at Larson discussing how parents can point out and encourage resiliency at home. Resiliency is an important component and is one of our pillars here at Larson STRONG. The best way to embed this type of character is ensure consistency across environments. We hope to see you there!

International Academy East Visit (Current 8th Grade)

If your 8th grader is interested in attending International Academy East, there will be an information night this Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:00pm in the International Academy East cafeteria. Eighth grade families and students are encouraged to attend. If you are not able to make the informational night, a second session will be held at the same time and location on January 10, 2018. Applications to attend IA East can be completed online at www.iatoday.org. The application deadline is January 22, 2018.

An informational session will be presented by International Academy East counselors @ Larson on 12/8 from 1:45-2:35 for interested 8th grade students. This meeting is for STUDENTS only. Students may sign up online at the link below.

Media Center B&N Bookfair/Cheesecak Order

Come to our Barnes and Noble Bookfair! Do you love LEGOs? Join the Troy Middle School Media Centers at the Barnes and Noble Rochester Hills for LEGO DAY on Saturday, December 9, 1-3 pm. There will be activities, giveaways, building contests, and more for all ages. We are giving away a basket full of ALL the potential Troybery books to one lucky student or teacher who attends the event! Please mention the TSD Middle School Media Centers when you check out at the register or at the café. A portion of your purchase will go to our media centers to help us buy more Troybery books!

You can also order a fabulous Cheesecake Factory cheesecake and Godiva chocolates! See the order form at the link below and turn it in along with your payment to Ms. Loch in the Larson Media Center by Wednesday, November 29.

Parking Lot Drop-off Reminders

Parents, a friendly reminder to use great caution when dropping off in the morning, especially when it is dark. Only use the RIGHT lane to drop off your student. The LEFT lane is for teachers to access the staff lot in front of the building and is not for drop-off traffic. Lastly, know that you may drop off your student as early as 7:20 am. You will find traffic is much lighter during this time! Thanks in advance for ensuring all of our students arrive to school safely.

Green Team Event

The Green Team will be having an after school event next Wednesday, November 15. We will be making toys for shelter animals out of repurposed materials (socks, water bottles and yarn). The activity will take place from 2:45-3:45 in the Collaboration Studio. All students participating in the activity must be picked up from Larson by 3:45pm. Please sign up for the activity using the link below.

Schoology Parent Updates

Many parents are surprised to discover that they can receive a daily or weekly Schoology update email for their student! For more information, check out the video below from Mr. Tull.

TYA Parenting Program

TYA Calendar

Magazine Sale/Renewal Link

For many years, Larson has raised funds by encouraging our community to order/renew magazines 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!

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!

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. Questions can be directed to Lorelei Wakula lorelei6@yahoo.com.