Little Miami E-News

2024-2025 Preschool Registration Information

The lottery will open from January 8, 2024, to January 19, 2024. If you were on the 23-24 school year waitlist, you must complete a new form. Families will be notified of class placement or
waitlist on January 26, 2024.

Registration form

This form will re-open for waiting list spots on January 29, 2024.


*There is no transportation offered for tuition preschool students*
*Tuition for the 24-25 school year will be $350 a month*
*You MUST be a resident of our school district at the time of enrollment*

Dear families,

At Little Miami, we’re committed to providing a learning experience that allows your child to grow and flourish with technology.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with a student safety and digital wellbeing platform that is now protecting the devices your child uses at school, ensuring they stay safe and secure.

We’re happy to invite you to join us in this world of digital well-being by giving you access to the Qustodio Parents App.

This will give you full visibility of how your child uses their school devices. Create your account to see your personalized dashboard.

For more information click here: https://www.littlemiamischools.com/district-news/

The Theme is “Surrealism” using both the Visual Arts and Music within the drawing.

Who: Any student in grades 9-12

What: Create your artwork as a “Surreal Drawing”.

· Art and Music Theme: Using both the visual arts and Music within the surreal theme drawing.

· Colors: Only three colors.

· Dimensions: 9” X 12” (See Mrs. Terrell for drawing paper).

· Selected Drawing: Will be used for both the Fine Arts Festival brochure and T-shirt.

When: Entry drawings must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Terrell in room 1221 by Friday, February 7.

The podcast is called WoodHenge, named after the ancient, fossilized structures buried under Little Miami High School. There are woodhenges worldwide, similar to stonehenges, but it's believed that the woodhenge buried under LM was left during the Hopewell era.

The point of the podcast's name is to show that we are "uncovering" the truth about Little Miami High School, just like woodhenge was uncovered!

This year's guests include Dr. Kevin Harleman, Mrs. Adrienne Sanders, Mr. Rob Mason, Jasmina Abduganieva, Alena Greulich, Mackenzie Evans, Kyle Mangan, Mr. Lovins, Edie Loffer, Mr. Woodruff, senior Sam Schmidt and multi sport athlete and standout student, Gabby Wilson.

Latest Episode:

In this episode, Mr. DeSanctis and Miss Frederick are joined by Bob Genheimer from the Cincinnati Museum Center. Bob is the George Rieveschl Curator of Archaeology and an expert on the earthworks in the region, including the Stubbs Earthworks and the Woodhenge that once stood not far from where this podcast is recorded. As one of the archaeologists who worked on the site, Bob shares his unique experiences working on this property and what we know about the cultures that inhabited this region many years ago.

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg4LYZwzLvA

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2W8oJJRynf3LNZUV97QWkZ?si=f0efde6212af4010

What a fun week of shopping at LMES.

Thanks to our Little Miami Elementary PTO and local vendors for making it happen!

Local vendors participating include:

• Razzle Dazzle: Paparazzi Jewelry

• Brown Eyes & Butterflies: Pens, Mugs, Keychains

• Shelly's Stylish Designs: Ornaments, Mugs, Wooden Families

• R&S Creations: Bracelets, Rings, Pens, Magnets

• Stephanie Grieshop: Sugar Scrub, Snowman Jar Hot Cocoa

• Tony Robinson: Snow globes, Baking Gift Sets, Wooden Earrings, Key Fobs

• Casey Williams: Clay Bead Bracelets and Earrings, Soap, Lotion Bar

• Tarrah Oaks: Jewelry, Lanterns, Coins, Car Mirror Pendants

• Michelle Studer: Beanies, Car Coasters, ChapStick Holder, Keychains, Mugs

• PTO Table: LM Blankets, LM Flashlights, LM Tape Measure, Socks, Soap, Posters

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The high school yearbook is looking for pictures for the following fall sports:

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

Football

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

If you have any pictures you don't mind sharing, please send them to yearbook@lmsdoh.org.

Do you have pictures that you would like to submit to yearbook? You can easily do so by downloading the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the app store on your phone, or by going to yearbookforever.com and selecting Little Miami High School. The code is PANTHERS.

Purchase a class of 2024 Yearbook by going to yearbookforever.com and selecting our high school. Please note, this is just for the HIGH SCHOOL yearbook.

As we are sure you all know, multiple illnesses are prevalent in our community. This is just a reminder that if you are ill/feeling sick, please stay home. If you have a fever, you must be fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication before returning. Please continue to do your part in protecting our students and staff against illnesses.

December 11th: LMECC Holiday Shop opens

December 12th: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band Concert 7pm

December 14th:

• LMECC PTO meeting 6pm
• LMHS Choir Concert 7pm

December 19th:

• LMMS Choir Concert 7pm
• LMHS Exams
• School Board Meeting 7pm

December 20th: LMHS Exams

December 21st: End of Quarter

December 22:

• Staff Workday – No Students
• Winter Break Begins
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January 8th: School Resumes

January 9th-10th: LMMS MAP Testing Math

January 11th-12th: LMMS MAP Testing ELA

January 12th: Report Cards Posted to ProgressBook

January 15th: Martin Luther King Day – No School

January 16th: 19th: LMMS MAP Testing Makeups

January 23rd: Board of Education Meeting

Mercy Health and Little Miami Local Schools would like to remind you that the Health Clinic is open & ready to help you with anything.

Mary Compton, FMP, is a helpful medical professional capable of treating sickness symptoms, serving as a primary care option, providing vaccinations, and even doing sports physicals.

The Little Miami Health Clinic is located at Little Miami Primary School. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If you have questions or want to book an appointment, call 513-215-9277

Click here for more information about the Mercy Clinic & Consent Forms.

Despite significant student enrollment growth over the last ten years, LM has strategically stretched out the funds generated by the passage of the 2011 Emergency Levy for more than ten years. This funding represents one-fifth of LM’s total operating budget and is a vital piece of the district’s financial health. These funds were renewed in November 2020.

However, with continued enrollment growth and increased demand for student support, a request for new funds will need to be made of the community in the near future.

Ohio public school districts are required by law to prepare a five-year forecast of projected expenditures revenues twice a year. As reported in the May 2023 Five Year Projections, a revenue shortfall is expected in FY2024.

Ohioans are able to register to vote online, by mail, or in person. Click here for more information about voter registration. LM understands the importance of voting and has opportunities for LMHS students to register at school. LMHS hosts registration opportunities during lunch throughout the year to register and utilizes time during Government class to assist eligible & interested students. The front office at LMHS has Voter Registration Forms available for members of the public who are interested.

Voter Registration Deadlines

• July 10, 2023 for the August 8, 2023 Special Election
• October 10, 2023 for the November 7, 2023 General Election

DID YOU KNOW? By the age of three, a child’s brain is already 80% developed, and, by the time a child enters kindergarten, they must already know thousands of words in order to succeed in the classroom. Reading aloud to a child and giving them access to books is the best way to ensure they are prepared to enter kindergarten.

The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library wants to start a new chapter in early childhood literacy throughout Ohio by providing families with books. With the goal of preparing students entering Kindergarten for success in the classroom, the Imagination Library program will send a customized book to your child each month from birth until age five. Sign up is easy and FREE! Give your Panther the gift of reading & enroll today.

Learn more about the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library and its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

View a Book List

You are not alone. Do you need help now?

Text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.

Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential.

The Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential service available 24/7 via text on mobile devices. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier. People of all ages can use Crisis Text Line.

For more information about the Crisis Text Line and for supporting resources, please visit the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website.

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