Lancaster Campus

MS skating at Clipper Stadium
Middle school students will be skating at Clipper Stadium on January 24. Students will stay after school and will be taken by bus to the stadium. We will return to campus by 7 pm. Cost: $5.00 admission, $3.00 skate rental and $2.00 taco salad meal.

MS talent show and banquet
The middle school talent show and banquet is scheduled for Friday,  February 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Alumni Dining Hall. There will be a sign-up in January for the talent show and meal.

Picking up middle school students
Parents who are picking up middle school students between 3:00 and 3:20 p.m. should do so at the traffic circle. After 3:20, parents should pick up their students at the main office. Unless they are participating in a supervised school activity, students should be off campus by 4:00.

Quiz Bowl schedule

• Monday, January 28: Pequea Valley at LMS
• Monday, February 11: McCaskey at LMS

Also, on March 1 the team will make their second 2007-08 appearance on WGAL’s Brain Busters when their January match with Hershey is aired at 12:30 p.m.

Second Blood Drive
A blood drive for the Central PA Blood Bank will be held Wednesday, February 20. Students age 17 and older are eligible. Permission forms will be given to students on request.

Talent Show
The high school Student Council will hold a “Menno Night Live” talent show Monday, February 25, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. The show will include comedy, band performances, other music and skits. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Please direct questions to adviser Tim Yoder at (717) 299-0436, ext. 380. Parents and other community persons are invited to attend.

Growth screening information
Starting this year, the nurse’s office will send home yearly growth screening information for every student at the Lancaster Campus (BMI and percentile). This information will be given to students in sealed envelopes along with report cards. Please contact the health room at ext. 319 with questions or concerns.

Student teachers for high school
Melody Brubaker, a student teacher from Lancaster Bible College, has been assigned to LMH January 21–March 12 for her student teaching in music. Millersville University student Hannah Scott will teach art from January 16–March 14 for her student teaching experience.  

High school minicourses
Minicourses are scheduled for May 27–30. Some minicourses begin the Friday before, May 23 (exact dates and times are mentioned in the minicourse catalog). During these days, high school students will enjoy unique out-of-classroom opportunities as they engage in hands-on learning, service, and developing deeper relationships with God and each other.

Junior and senior students were given minicourse catalogs Wednesday, January 16, with a deadline of getting choices to advisors by Wednesday January 23. Freshmen and sophomores will receive their catalog Wednesday, February 6, and their choices are due to their homeroom teachers Wednesday, February 13.

Please read the descriptions carefully and the information on the cover sheet of the catalog. When there is a dollar amount in the deposit location, that deposit is required when the student hands in the minicourse form. Checks should be written to Lancaster Mennonite School.

The first meeting as minicourse groups will be Wednesday, March 5, during the normal Advisory Group meeting time. If you have questions, please contact Duane Evans at ext. 389.

Senior Corner

• Seniors were measured for caps and gowns on Thursday, January 17. The cost is $20.00.
• Senior Parent Appreciation Night is Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Students were asked to submit a baby picture and senior picture before Christmas. If your student did not, please have him/her do so immediately. This is for a slide show for March 18. More details about Senior Parent Appreciation Night will follow in the mail.

Yearbook news
It’s not too late to buy a yearbook. The price for a 2007-08 edition is $45. Also, please consider an ad in the yearbook that might include encouraging words, pictures, or a special message for your senior. Hurry to buy your ad before space fills up. Cost for a business card sized ad is $60, 3.5x3.2 in. is $120, 2/3 page is $360, and a full page is $600. Intermediate sizes are also available.                    

For both, give your cash or check to Jane Moyer, Lydia Ramer, Seth Charles, or the office. Checks should be made payable to Laurel Wreath—LMS.  For yearbook purchase, please include the student’s name with payment. You may also order a yearbook online at http://www.jostensyearbooks.com/.
Questions? Contact Lydia Ramer at 717-299-0436, ext. 432. or ramerhunterla@lancastermennonite.org.

Post Banquet Committee
The 2008 Post Banquet Committee of parents and students continues to meet monthly to plan for the May 9 event for juniors and seniors. Many parents are needed to help. Specific needs include a couple or individual to shadow the chair persons so they can help next year, dance area set-up, hallway and restroom decorations, and chaperone/clean up coordinator. This is a great way to get involved and meet other parents. If you have interest in helping, please call chair persons Bob and Carol Vanderhoff at (717) 560-3679.

Info for all campuses
Please also read the ALL CAMPUSES section of Report each month which contains information for all parents.