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February 2026 Family Newsletter |
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Lamar Families,
We are almost to the halfway point in our 3rd nine weeks and have
great things happening in every classroom and with each student!
Academic Updates: Please review your child's Midterm progress with them on February 4th using the Parent Portal App or click HERE. If you would like to talk to your child's teacher about their grades, please schedule a time on Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 9 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Feel free to sign up for these conferences via Rooms or email your child's teacher using our Lamar Website. Walk-ins are welcome as well!
Save the Date: TCAP state testing window for students in grades 3-8 is April 13 through May 1. Please contact Ms. Leimkuhler is you are interested in proctoring leimkuhlers@wcde.org. Family Involvement: Check out the ier below for information about our upcoming Olympic Themed Family STEM Night on February 19th at 6 PM. If you have any questions or if I can be of assistance, please call the school at 423-753-1130 or email me at merrimanm@wcde.org. Stay safe and warm! Mark Merriman, Principal |
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๐February Cherokees of the Month๐ |
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๐Lamar School Spelling Bee Winners๐ |
We are so proud of our Lamar School-Level Spelling Bee winners who showed incredible focus, confidence, and spelling skills! Please help us celebrate these outstanding students who will represent Lamar at the district-level spelling bee. ๐ ๐ 1stโ4th Grade Winners
๐ฅ Nathan Anderson โ School-Level Winner
๐ฅ Mikey Wisecarver โ Runner-Up ๐ 5thโ8th Grade Winners
๐ฅ Evie West โ School-Level Winner
๐ฅ Avery Lewis โ Runner-Up Way to spell success, Lamar! ๐๐ We wish our winners the best of luck as they move on to the next level! |
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๐ฅ Nathan Anderson School-Level Winner ๐ 1stโ4th Grade |
| ๐ฅ Mikey Wisecarver Runner-Up ๐ 1stโ4th Grade |
| ๐ฅ Evie West School-Level Winner ๐ 5thโ8th Grade |
| ๐ฅ Avery Lewis Runner-Up ๐ 5thโ8th Grade |
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๐ January Attendance Incentive Winners๐ |
๐ Congratulations to Mrs. Adkins' 3rd grade homeroom for having the Most Improved Attendance in January โ improving by an awesome 5%! ๐ Shoutout to Mrs. Cradic's 3rd grade homeroom for earning the Best Attendance percentage for January at an incredible 97.9%!
Both homerooms will be enjoying a popcorn party to celebrate their attendance! Way to go, Cherokees โ weโre poppin' into the New Year with great attendance! ๐๐ |
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Go for the Gold: February Attendance Challenge๐
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Get ready to celebrate like champions! ๐ฅ
Homerooms that earn Best Attendance Percentage or Most Improved Attendance in February will win an Olympic Victory Party! Winning homerooms will enjoy an extra recess in the gym, where students will compete in fun, Olympic-themed games and challenges. Itโs our way of celebrating teamwork, commitment, and showing up every day ready to learn. Let the attendance games begin! ๐ฝ๐ฅ |
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We invite all families to attend ParentโTeacher Conferences on Monday, February 9th from 4:00โ6:00 PM. These conferences are an important opportunity to discuss your childโs academic progress, strengths, and areas for growth, as well as to partner with teachers in supporting student success.
Please contact your childโs teacher through Rooms to schedule an appointment. Your involvement makes a meaningful differenceโwhen families and teachers work together, students benefit both academically and socially. We look forward to connecting with you and strengthening our home-school partnership! ๐คโจ |
๐โจ Lamar School Yearbook Sale โ 2025โ26 โจ๐ |
Cherokee families, donโt miss your chance to capture all the memories from this school year! ๐ธ๐
The 2025โ26 Lamar School Yearbook is now on sale! ๐ How to Order:
โ๏ธ Order online ๐ https://bit.ly/2026LamarYearbook OR
โ๏ธ Complete the order form sent home with your student โฐ Deadline:
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All orders must be received by February 26 โ no late orders! ๐ต Payment Details:
โ๏ธ Checks made payable to Lamar School Letโs make sure every Cherokee has a yearbook full of memories to treasure! ๐ชถ๐ |
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๐ฌ Olympic STEM Night is Coming! ๐ฌ๐
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Get ready to think, build, race, and problem-solve your way through our very own STEM Olympic Village! Join us on Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 PM for an evening of hands-on, high-energy STEM fun for the whole family. โจ Student Events Include:
๐ฏ Fraction Disc Toss โ Toss, add fractions, and score a sticker!
๐๏ธ Marshmallow High Tower โ Engineer the tallest tower using the design process.
๐ Balloon Rocket Bobsled โ Race balloons while exploring force & motion.
๐ค Metric Relay with Finchbots & Beebots โ Measure perimeter using robotics!
๐ข What Place Am I In? โ Math + movement to master place value.
๐งฒ Magnet Activity Lab โ Investigate the powers of magnetism.
โท๏ธ Slope Man Downhill Skiing โ Change slopes, track speed, and analyze rates of change. ๐๏ธ STEM Passport Challenge
Students will receive a passport and earn a stamp (and medal!) at each station:
๐ฅ 4 stations = Bronze
๐ฅ 5 stations = Silver
๐ฅ 6 stations = Gold
๐ Prizes & Take-Home Fun!
Completed passports can be redeemed for a Catapult Kit or Tensegrity Build Kitโperfect for building and learning together at home with an adult. ๐ Curiosity. Creativity. Collaboration.
We canโt wait to see our STEM Olympians in action! |
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๐๐ STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORTS ๐๐ |
๐ Girls Inc Outreach at Lamar School ๐ |
We are thrilled to share that Girls Inc., a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to serving and developing young women, is excited to begin Girls Inc. Outreach Programs at Lamar School!
Girls Inc. will launch its expansion by offering in-school outreach programs that focus on literacy, STEM, leadership, and overall personal development. Their mission is to empower girls with the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed.
โGirls Inc. looks forward to building meaningful partnerships with educators, community organizations, and families as we launch this new chapter. Together, we will continue creating a community where every girl has the support she needs to grow, lead, and shine.โ At Lamar, Girls Inc. groups would meet once a week before school at 7:30 a.m.
๐ Interested in your child participating?
Please complete the interest form so we can gauge participation and develop groups based on age. After interest is collected, a formal permission form with specific details about each group will be sent home for families to review and sign.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE INTEREST FORM We are excited to bring this impactful opportunity to our Lamar community! |
๐๐ฎ Smart Social February Online Safety Events ๐ฎ๐ |
Keeping kids safe online is more important than everโand Smart Social is here to help! Join these FREE LIVE online sessions in February to learn how to confidently guide your child through todayโs digital world. ๐ ๐ฎ Roblox & Minecraft Safety Night
Understand the REAL Dangers & Guide Your Child with Confidence
Roblox and Minecraft are incredibly popularโbut they also come with real safety challenges. Learn how these games work, the unique risks kids may face, and how to use built-in safety settings to better protect your child online. ๐
Thursday, February 5
โฐ 7:00 p.m. ET
๐ Enter to win prizes!
๐ Register today! ๐จ Avoid Strangers & Dangerous Situations Online
How to Keep Your Child Safe Online โ LIVE Series
Are you worried about your child talking to strangers online, encountering harmful content, or copying risky online behaviors? This powerful 3-part live series will help you: Spot red flags of online predators ๐ฉ Recognize dangerous online situations Learn practical, parent-friendly steps to keep your child safe and confident online ๐
Session Dates (Eastern Time):
โจ Session #1: Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET - ๐Register today!
โจ Session #2: Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET - ๐ Register today!
โจ Session #3: Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. ET - ๐ Register today! ๐ Enter to win prizes at each session! ๐ Empower yourself with knowledge. Protect your child with confidence.
Letโs work together to keep our students safe, smart, and thriving online! ๐๐ป |
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๐ฃ๐ATHLETICS๐๐ฃ |
โผ๏ธ SPORTS TRYOUTS UPDATE โผ๏ธ |
๐ซ Weather Policy Reminder
Baseball, softball, and soccer tryouts cannot take place on days when school is closed due to inclement weather. โฝ๏ธ SOCCER TRYOUTS
Due to todayโs school closure, soccer tryouts are cancelled today.
โก๏ธ Tryouts will resume Thursday 2/5, unless there is another school closure.
๐ Important: Please bring both cleats and indoor shoes in case weather conditions require a change in location. ๐ฅ SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
Softball tryouts will be rescheduled to the next school day when school is in session. โพ๏ธ BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Baseball tryouts will also be rescheduled to the next school day when school is in session, with one exception:
๐ซ Tryouts will NOT take place on Wednesday.
โก๏ธ If we return to school on Wednesday, baseball tryouts will be held on Thursday. ๐ฃ Stay Tuned for Updates
Additional updates will be shared as coaches reschedule tryouts. Thank you for your patience and flexibility! |
โพ๐๐ Lamar Baseball Tryouts๐๐โพ ๐ Important Requirements (Must Have to Try Out):
โ๏ธ Updated Physical
โ๏ธ Concussion Form
โ๏ธ Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form
๐ข Player List:
The official tryout list will be posted on the Lamar Baseball webpage after tryouts conclude. ๐ง Questions?
Contact Coach Clawson at clawsond@wcde.org โพ๐๐ Get ready to bring the hustle, heart, and Cherokee pride! ๐๐โพ |
๐ฅ๐๐ Lamar Cherokee Softball Tryouts ๐๐๐ฅ Calling all future Cherokee softball players! ๐ฃ ๐งข๐ What to Bring:
โ๏ธ Clothes & shoes for inside or outside tryouts
โ๏ธ Softball glove ๐ Important Requirements (Must Have to Try Out):
โ๏ธ Updated Physical
โ๏ธ Concussion Form
โ๏ธ Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form ๐ง Questions?
Please contact Coach Flannagan at flannagana@wcde.org ๐ฅ๐๐ Come ready to compete and show your Cherokee pride! ๐๐๐ฅ |
Boys Soccer Coach: Dominic Anslow Contact: anslowd@wcde.org Tryouts are located at Grandview Elementary |
Lamar families,
As we begin to host athletic events again after the reopening of our gym please remember that students may not be dropped off at sporting events. All students/children must be accompanied by an adult and remain under their supervision for the duration of the event. Students who arrive without an adult will not be admitted. In addition, student behavior at events can affect their ability to attend future games. We also want to share the Washington County Schools' updated 2025โ26 Gate Prices: Thank you for supporting our athletes and helping us maintain a safe and positive environment at all sporting events!
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๐SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL๐ |
๐๐ Lamar School is Accepting Prize Donations! ๐๐
Through our Kind Cherokees initiative, weโre proud to promote and reward positive behavior throughout our school! Students earn positive points in Rooms that they can โspendโ on fun rewards. Each grade level has its own rewards menu featuring both non-tangible prizes (like lunch with a friend, a concessions pass, time with K-9 Winston, or even being Principal for the Day!) and tangible prizes that keep students motivated and excited.
Weโre seeking donations to help keep our prize inventory stocked! ๐ ๐ Small Prizes: pencils, erasers, stickers, keychains, tiny stuffies, etc.
๐ Medium Prizes: small toys/stuffies, coloring books, jump ropes, etc.
๐ Large Prizes: water bottles, t-shirts, Legos, earbuds/headphones, hats, small electronics, large stuffies, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, board games, etc. Please keep in mind that we need prizes for all grade levels (PreKโ8th Grade). Donations may be dropped off at the Lamar School office.
๐๐ Thank you for supporting our Kind Cherokees and helping us celebrate positive choices every day! ๐๐ |
๐ 2025-26 Food City School Bucks Challenge is here! ๐ |
Earning money for our school is as easy as grocery shopping โ but donโt forget, you MUST re-link your ValuCard every year! Food City is giving away $800,000 to schools for classrooms, equipment, and supplies. Every time you shop with your linked ValuCard, our school earns points โ and the more points we collect, the bigger share of the cash we receive!
๐ Linking is quick and easy: just log into your Food City account at https://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks, choose Lamar as your school, and youโre set for the year.
Donโt have an online account? No worries โ check out this helpful video! Letโs make every grocery trip count for our students! ๐๐ |
๐ฑโจ Make a BIG Impact in a Small Way! โจ๐ฑ Supporting our school is easier than ever with Box Tops for Education!
Just buy participating products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app, and watch the earnings add up for our school. ๐ก No time to scan? Link your Walmart account and earn Box Tops automatically!
๐ฐ Twice a year, our school gets a check that helps teachers and students succeed. Letโs come together to give our kids more opportunities to shine.
๐ Download the app today and start scanning!
๐ Learn more at BTFE.com |
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