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Superintendent’s note
How do you measure the value of an LMS education?
One could celebrate new and upgraded facilities or outstanding college entrance examination scores (achieved by our seniors) that speak to the success of our elementary and secondary educational program. Others may look at the winning tradition of athletic teams or some of the key performance measures we use to track our progress. Still others might consider the number of computers in the school.
Education can easily lead to a myopic self-centered perspective, especially in a culture where the foundational value is here and now, and there is no more. In contrast, at LMS we introduce students to “the more” view of reality so that they, like Abraham in the Old Testament, find reality where “God is builder and maker.”
The value of an LMS education is found in the holistic way we bring together intellectual, spiritual and personal development. As we do this through our planned PreK–12 educational program, our students are prepared for college and career but, more importantly, are transformed as they develop Christian character that reflects the life of Jesus. This is the value we bring and the real LMS Difference.
Shalom!
J. Richard Thomas
Looking Ahead - All Campuses
| Oct 18 | Grade 6 Career Orientation at Lanc. |
| Oct 21/date change | Nickel Mines Reflection Concert, 3 p.m., Lanc. |
| Oct 26 | End of first quarter MSC MS Band/Orchestra Fest. Concert at Penn View, 7 p.m |
| Novr 1 | Prospective Student Day, all campuses |
| Nov 6 & 8 | Parent-Teacher Conferences, all campuses Early dismissal: 12:00 for KR, l2:30 for LG & ND, & 12:44 for Lanc. |
| Nov 15–17 | Lancaster Fall Gathering/high school play |
| Nov 19 | All-school Site Council Meeting at Lanc., 7 p.m. JH winter sports practices begin |
| Nov 22–26 | No Classes, Thanksgiving vacation |
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Prospective Student Days
Prospective students are invited to visit all four campuses on Thursday, November 1. Times are: 8:05 a.m.–3:05 p.m. for the high school, morning only for Locust Grove, Kraybill, and New Danville, and either a half or full day for those visiting middle school classes at the Lancaster Campus. High school visitors do not need to register but should call the school if they need a student host. Other visitors should register by calling the campus they plan to visit. Transportation should be arranged by parents.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The first quarter ends Friday, October 26. Parent-teacher conferences will be held at all campuses on Tuesday, November 6, 1–8 p.m., and Thursday, November 8, 1–3:30 p.m. For more information, please refer to your campus section. Parent-teacher conferences provide the opportunity to enhance the parent-teacher partnership. .
Nickel Mines Reflection Concert—Calendar change!
A Nickel Mines Reflection Concert will be held Sunday, October 21, 3–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Campus Fine Arts Center. Co-sponsored by LMS and the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, the concert will focus on the themes of forgiveness, release, hope, and new life in response to last year’s shootings at the Nickel Mines Amish School. The service will also include a period of reflection and prayer. Musicians will include 1994 LMS graduate Frances Miller with the Canadian duo of composer/pianist Carol Weaver and singer/song writer Rebecca Campbell. Everyone is welcome; an offering will be taken. For more information call 393-9745 or 299-0436, ext. 343.
Fall Gathering & Auction—Lancaster Campus
As you make plans for the fall, remember to place the Fall Gathering and Auction at the Lancaster Campus on your calendar for November 15–17. See the weekend schedule below.
This weekend event, to benefit the Annual Fund, is a key component in providing a level of educational excellence not attainable by tuition alone. The other three campuses will hold similar events in the spring.
Drama: The high school will perform Animal Farm Thursday through Saturday, November 15–17, in the Fine Arts Center. Curtain time is 7:30 each evening. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. For tickets call (717) 299-0436, ext. 340. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Iron Bridge Run/Walk & basketball tourney
An Iron Bridge 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17 (registration at 8:30 a.m.). Run or walk the cross country course with your team, family, friends, alumni and teammates, and help to make the new track a reality at the Lancaster Campus. The individual entry fee for the race is $25 for adults/$15 for students. Register by Nov. 8 to receive free tee shirt.
To register click here. or contact Jeff Shank at (717) 394-7107 or shankja@lancastermennonite.org.
The 3 v 3 Alumni and Friends Basketball Tournament, which will fund a much-needed athletic trainer through the Brent Nauman Memorial Endowment, will begin at 8 a.m. (check-in at 7:45). The event is for all ability levels. For more information, call Jeff Shank at (717) 394-7107.
Delays and cancellations
For weather-related delays and closings, call (717) 299-0436, ext. 561 or tune in to TV stations: WGAL-TV (channel 8), WHP-CBS (21 & 15), or WHTM (27). FM radio stations: BOB (94.9), KISS (99.3),WDAC (94.5), WHP (580), WJTL (90.3), WIOV (105) WLAN (97), WITF (89.5) or WRVV (97.3).
Congratulations!
• Theodore Maust has been named a semifinalist in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program, and five others have been named Commended Students. They are: Michael Baer, Charise Garber, Janae Lapp, Darren Weinhold and Kira Wenger.
• Senior Erika Christopher has been cited as a winner in the 2007 National Council of Teachers of English Awards in Writing. A total of 1,937 juniors were nominated by their schools to participate in the program.
• Locust Grove science teacher Neil Reinford was one of 100 Pa. teachers from grades K–12 invited to attend the 2007 Pennsylvania Governor’s Institute for Life Science Educators (PAGILS) held at Juniata College this past summer.
Fall Gathering Schedule
Thursday, November 15
7:30 p.m.
High school play: Animal Farm
Friday, November 16
- 12:30–8 p.m. Pig Roast/Chicken Barbecue
- Adults $9.50
- Children 3–12 $5.00
- Take-outs: 12:30-8 p.m. • Dine in: 4:30-8 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m. Silent Auction begins
- Auction preview & Baked goods stand
- 7:30 p.m. High school play: Animal Farm
Saturday, November 17
- 8:00 a.m. Breakfast selections
• Pancakes & sausage
• Specialty coffees
• Fresh fruit, pastries, quiche
- 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament
- Iron Bridge Run/Walk Registration
- 9:00 a.m. Main auction
• Gift baskets and certificates
• Household Items
- 9:30 a.m. Iron Bridge Run/Walk
- 11:00 a.m. Quilt Sale
- 12 noon Specialty items
• Chesapeake Cruise for 20
• Hilton Head vacation & others
• Sports tickets
• Artwork
- 2:00 p.m. Silent Auction ends
- 7:30 p.m. High school play: Animal Farm
| Critical Reading | Math | Writing | |
| LMS | 558 | 555 | 536 |
| Pennsylvania | 493 | 499 | 482 |
| National Average | 502 | 515 | 494 |
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