Top stories from around campus and throughout the LMS community.
The next LMS PTA meeting will take place this coming Tuesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m.
This is a meeting you won't want to miss! For the first time, the PTA - in partnership with LMS administration - will be hosting a panel discussion for parents on student resiliency, independence, and accountability.
Panel members will include trusted guidance counselors and mentors for students in our community, including:
Parents will have the opportunity to hear expert perspectives on social and emotional growth and learning; resiliency in the face of school changes or setbacks; expectations for school transitions and long-term skills; best practices for technology use and building independence; and more.
Please submit questions on any of these topics ahead of time by emailing them to hello@lookoutmountainpta.org. We look forward to seeing you there for a valuable and engaging discussion!
Reminder: The new LMS Chess Club, led by the Knight School, will begin on Monday, February 2.
Through the club, students will have the opportunity to learn every cool trick, strategy, opening, and tactic in chessdom - all while having fun. The Knight School prioritizes fun first, sportsmanship second, and chess third. All experience levels will be welcome, from beginner to advanced.
Register your student here or use the QR code below! The club will meet weekly on Mondays after school, starting February 2, from 3:00- 4:15 p.m.
Save the date for one of the most fun - and important - days of the school year! Night Out for Lookout and Grandparents Day are coming up on March 6.
Night Out for Lookout is an annual fundraising event held on the mountain every spring. The adults-only evening features a silent auction, live auction, and paddle raise alongside dinner, drinks, music—all in support of LMS. This year’s theme is “Saddle up for Lookout,” so get ready to dance the night away in your favorite blue jeans! The event will be held at the Lookout Mountain Golf Club, and tickets will go on sale closer to the event. Stay tuned for information on auction items, live music, the PTA's special project announcement, and more - coming soon!
Grandparents Day - which will take place earlier that afternoon at LMS - is another treasured annual tradition that allows grandparents or other special family members to visit the school for performances, classroom tours, refreshments, and more. Grandparents will receive invitations for this special event in the coming weeks.
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Catherine Price will be in Chattanooga on the evening of January 29 to discuss her newest book, The Amazing Generation, co-authored with Jonathan Haidt. Written for kids ages 9 to 12, the book helps children understand and manage their relationship with modern technology and social media -- using a graphic novel format and real-life stories.
Hosted by the MCR Foundation, the event will take place on January 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the UTC Fine Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.
Price will also share insights from her previous best-selling books, How to Break Up With Your Phone and The Power of Fun, which include strategies and tips for reconnecting, feeling more alive, and having more fun in a screen-saturated world.
Reminder: It's time to pre-order your 2025-2026 Yearbook!
Don’t miss out on this special keepsake from the school year. The LMS yearbook captures memories from the first day of school all the way through the 5th grade graduation ceremony. Pre-ordering ensures a copy is printed just for you, ready to pick up next August during registration/open house.
5th Grade Parents: When pre-ordering your yearbook, you can also purchase an ad/dedication for your graduating child! Simply click on the advertisements button and check the box “Business Card Color". After purchasing for $20, email your graduation message and a high-resolution photo to lookoutyearbook@gmail.com. Examples are included in the image below.
Save the date! The annual "Battle of the Grades" will begin on February 9.
If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, now is the time! Send in your contribution today to get your name added to the Parent Honor Roll. The grade with the highest parent participation will win a class party.
Donations to the LMS Annual Fund support 8 positions at the school, in addition to providing valuable resources for faculty and staff, all while ensuring our students can learn and grow in a safe environment.
Our goal is 100% parent participation this year, so let's work together to make it happen! You can mail in your donation, submit your donation online, or use the QR code below to pay directly.
If you have any questions, please send an email to lmsannualfund@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting LMS!
