Above: Students in Mrs. Conde's Life Skills class participate in a Measuring Relay Race to practice how to measure accurately and efficiently.
Weekly Calendar (2 Weeks)
Week of December 4
Week of December 11
This Week @LarsonMS...
2nd Annual Larson Global Shoe Expo!!!
6th Grade Social Studies students concluded their study of globalization by participating in the annual Global Shoe Expo. Students explored the different steps to create a shoe and the participation of countries across the world to design, manufacture and distribute products. Students then used this information to create their own shoe, advertisement and distribution plan.
All-State Orchestra
8th grade student Gabriella Murphy auditioned and has been accepted into the 2023-24 MSBOA All-State Orchestra! Gabi's resilience prepared her well for her audition. In January, Gabi will participate for two and a half days of rehearsal with nationally recognized conductors. She will play in a concert held on the Saturday of the Michigan Music Conference at the DeVos Center in Grand Rapids. Way to go Gabi!
IA East Application & Informational Meeting (Current 8th)
International Academy East is getting ready to open their Class of 2028 application on November 1st, 2023. The 90-day application window will close on January 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
In addition, the International Academy counselors will be visiting Larson on Monday, December 4 at 10:00 to host an informational meeting for interested 8th grade students. If your student would like to attend the meeting, please register at the link below.
IM Boys' Basketball
Intramural Boys' Basketball started this week on Thursday, November 30. Any 6th graders who interested in participating and have questions can reach out to Mr. Henning in the Main Office. Additional dates include 12/5, 12/7, 12/20, 1/11, and 1/25.
Student ID's
Please make sure your student has their ID on them at Larson. IDs help keep the flow of the lunch line moving and are necessary to check books and resources out of the media center. Thanks for your support!
Support Larson PTO
Tons of ways to do so! Please see the options below!
Larson Adopt-a-Family
This year, Larson PTO is excited to spread holiday cheer to three Larson Middle School families this season. We are launching the Larson PTO Holiday Adopt-a-Family 2023 project today. We finalized this sign-up in time for Black Friday deals and discounts. You may also donate gift card in lieu of gifts. Here is the sign-up genius link:
You may start bringing your donations on November 28 (Tuesday).
We put 3 large collection boxes in the school`s entrance on 11/28/2023. We will store all collected gifts at the Larson office until we sort and wrap them on December 19. (stay tuned for the gift sorting and wrapping sign- up genius link which we will publish soon).
Here is the timeline:
November 28 - December 15: Collection/Gathering of donations.
December 15 - 18: Sorting gifts
December 18: Wrapping at Larson Collaboration room.
December 20: Gift Delivery
Donated gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped. If wrapped, please label them.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign-up. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Chairperson, Judy Bunao through email at ejbunao@gmail.com or by phone at (540) 521-0000.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, generosity, and support of the program.
Buddy's Pizza Night
Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser
Kroger Rewards
Box Tops
Troy Xello Parent Letter
The Troy School District utilizes Xello to develop Education Development plans. Xello is an engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with the self-knowledge, skills and confidence to build actionable plans for future success. Please reference the letter and support links below to learn more.
Links from the Letter
SSAB MLK Day Fleece Donation
Our Superintendent Student Advisory Students are in the process of preparing for our citywide MLK Day Celebration and Day of Service. Part of the effort is requesting donations of fleece to make blankets from our families and community members. With that said, can each of you please put the following note in your newsletters: Traditionally, our community makes more than 300 fleece no-sew blankets during our MLK Day of Service, and we rely on our families/community members for donations of fleece. Please consider helping us this year by donating fleece. If you will be out shopping over the next few days, please consider picking up a donation of fleece and sending it to school with your student. All donations of fleece should be in increments of 2.5 yards (so 2.5 yards, 5 yards, 7.5 yards, 10 yards, etc.) This way, they can match up with another piece without any waste. The earlier we receive the donations, the easier it is for the SSAB Team to prepare. Fleece is on sale right now at Joann's. Thank you for your support!