Litchfield Middle School

Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. This month is also National Bullying Prevention Month. The key message is to build community through kindness to one another, acceptance, and inclusion. Tomorrow is Unity Day across the country and people, students and adults alike, are encouraged to wear orange. Orange is a color that is associated with safety and visibility. All staff and students are encouraged to wear orange in support of this day!

Reminder - No School Friday 10/11 - Teacher Institute. No School Monday 10/14 in observance of Columbus Day. School resumes 10/15 at the normal time.

FOLLOW UP REMINDER: Elementary schools dismiss @ 12:00 - Middle/High Schools dismiss @ 12:15. NO PM PRE K today.

REMINDER: Early Dismissal Friday 9/27/24... Elementary Schools @ 12...LMS & LHS @ 12:15. NO AFTERNOON PreK. All students will be served lunch. School resumes Mon 9/30/24 at the normal time.

Dear Purple Panther Nation, I apologize for the early morning message, but I wanted to address some concerns circulating on social media regarding a potential threat. Late last night, I was made aware of a screenshot being shared on social media. The Litchfield Police were immediately contacted and began investigating. While we understand the anxiety this may cause, I want to assure you that after a thorough investigation, our local law enforcement has shared that they have no reason to believe that this recent communication is connected to our district or the original situation we dealt with last week. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. The police have been vigilant in their efforts and have reassured us that there is no credible threat to our schools at this time. We continue to work closely with them to monitor the situation and ensure that all safety protocols are in place. As always, our schools will be open, and we look forward to welcoming your children today. Our staff is prepared and committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. We ask that you contact the school district or the Lichfield Police Department immediately if you hear of any concerns about the safety of our schools or students. See Something, Say Something. It helps us all work together to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We greatly appreciate your trust and cooperation. Sincerely, Kelly McClain, Ed.D. Superintendent

Purple Panther Nation: Please see the document link highlighting information from last night's BOE meeting. We are excited to have students back in our buildings with staff eager to help them learn and grow! Meet and Greet with Dr. McClain tomorrow and next Tuesday. LECC Open House next Monday. Details in the link ! https://bit.ly/3Xbjfuj

Panthers! Here is updated information about the district food service. Please be sure to contact the office if you have any questions.

Reminder - Litchfield schools dismiss early on Friday. Elementary schools dismiss at 1:15 . Middle/High schools dismiss at 1:30. Full days of student attendance start on Monday for all grade levels

Purple Panther Nation: Please see the link to a document that highlights information from last night's BOE meeting. This is one way for us share information with our community while building trust and transparency. Students return on August 15th! https://bit.ly/julyBOEupdate

Deadline is this Friday if you wish to receive a camp shirt. Images of form attached

A reminder that Litchfield Schools dismiss early tomorrow due to school improvement. Elementary schools dismiss at 11:30. LMS/LHS dismiss at 11:45. All elementary LMS/LHS students will be served will be served a cold lunch option prior to dismissal. There is no afternoon Pre K.

We are hosting a webinar about the Effects of Screen Time and Children’s Mental Health tomorrow night at 7:30 pm! Although technology is an essential part of our culture today, what is it doing to our children's mental health? Join us as we learn from Dr. Kevin Skinner as he shares the direct link between mental health concerns and increased screen time and how to talk to your children about your concerns. You can register right up to the last minute, even if you can't attend the live event. By registering, you will be added to the follow-up email list and receive a recording of the session the following day. You can register using the link https://cookcenter.info/Apr3Litchfield or by scanning the QR code.

** Reminder** Puff Pastry Fundraiser Pick up is Monday the 25th at LES from 3-7 pm!

Litchfield schools will be on spring break starting Wednesday next week. Schools will be closed Wednesday, March 27 through Monday, April 1. School resumes Tuesday, April 2 at the usual time.

School is closed Monday for the Pulaski Holiday. School resumes Tuesday 3-5-2024.

Reminder – Wednesday February 28th Madison Park has a half day of e-learning as it is a mid-year parent teacher conference day. NO SCHOOL K & 1st. T. All students in grades 2-12 will have lunch at school on this day and dismiss at 11:30There is NO afternoon Pre K on this date as it is instead a Buddy day. School resumes Thursday, February 29th. Also, there is NO school on Monday, March 4th for the Pulaski Holiday.

There will be no school Monday, February 19th due to the Presidents Day Holiday. School will resume Tuesday at the usual time.

8th grade parents, This is just a reminder that the LHS high school registration meeting is tonight at 6pm in the Unit Office. You and your student are encouraged to attend. We will go over the registration process and answer any questions you may have. Please bring the completed green registration form to this meeting or have your son/daughter return it to school the next morning. We look forward to seeing you tonight.

**REMINDER** Early Dismissal for School Improvement on Wednesday at 11:30 for K-12. No afternoon Pre K. Cold lunch will be served early at school. Normal schedule resumes on Thursday.

Due to the expected freezing rain and potential poor driving conditions, the Litchfield School district will not be in session tomorrow, Monday January 22. This will be an e-learning day. Teachers will provide assignments via Rooms or Google Classroom. School should resume Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the usual time.