Lebanon CUSD #9

The students and staff at LES were honored to hear guest speaker Master Sergeant Kevin Gardner of Scoff Air Force Base give a brief history of African Americans in the military as part of our Black History Month celebration. A special thanks to PTO treasurer, LES parent and MSgt. Jason Esker for arranging this amazing opportunity. Thank you both for your service.

Students in 8th grade through 11th grade need to submit their pre-registration forms in Google Classroom to Mrs. Schorfheide TODAY.

Black History Month fact for February 26: Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies created by Wally Amos. Wally began his working career as a talent agent at William Morris Agency, working with The Supremes and Simon and Garfunkel.

Good Morning Lebanon! Today is Friday, February 26th, 2021 This day in history:1616 Roman Inquisition reprimands Galileo demanding he abandon his belief in heliocentrism, which states the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun. Historical figure spotlight: Mark E. Dean is one of the top engineering minds at the International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation. He made his first mark in the industry in the early 1980s, when he and a colleague developed a system that allowed computers to communicate with printers and other devices. Every time you print something, you can thank Dean. All high school students should have filled out a spring athletics survey in your homeroom class. Please do so if you haven’t already! BOWLING FUNDRAISER! Treat yourself to a sweet snack. Candy bars on sale now in the office. $1.00 each! Shout out to Willie Nordmann! He had a 695 series with a high game of 266. Great Bowling Willie!!! Attention: McKendree is hosting a blood drive in the intramural gym Tuesday, April 6th from 4-7pm. Masks and an appointment are required.To make an appointment visit www.bloodcenter,org and enter code 11214. All donors will receive socks or a gift card! Attention EVERYONE! Gently used books are now for sale in the library for only $0.25. Come check it out! REMINDER: Please do NOT use cellphones in the hallway or wear hats in the building. Thanks! Parents & Students: All our events are live streamed. Watch on Facebook LIve to support our bowling, basketball, and volleyball teams! Attention! This week there will be dress up days for FFA. Participate and show your support: Today-Dress like a farmer CALENDAR: HS Boys Basketball @ Steeleville SATURDAY Tuesday, March 2 - HS Bowling Vs Gibault @ WestPark - Bus @ 1:30p.m. Thursday, March 4 - HS Bowling Vs Gibault @ St Clair - Bus @ 1:45p.m. Friday, March 5 - Boys HS Bowling Elimination Shootout @ WestPark - Bus @ 12:45p.m. Saturday, March 6 - Girls HS Bowling Elimination Shootout @ St Clair - Bus @ 11:00a.m. Joke of the day: What do you call a boomerang that won't come back? A stick. Thanks and have a great day greyhounds!

The Illinois State FFA officers visited Ms. Wasser’s Agriculture classes today for some fun virtual FFA week activities

Below are links to Engineering and STEM camps with the military. U.S. Air Force: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://www.same.org/Portals/0/Users/254/54/13054/2021%20US%20Air%20Force%20Scott%20AFB%20Flyer.pdf?ver=2020-12-18-074427-543 U.S. Marines: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://www.same.org/Portals/0/Users/254/54/13054/2021%20US%20Marine%20Corps%20Camp%20Flyer.pdf?ver=2020-12-18-074757-123 U.S. Air Force: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://www.same.org/Portals/0/Users/254/54/13054/2021%20US%20Air%20Force%20Academy%20Camp%20Flyer.pdf?ver=2020-12-18-074623-113 U.S. Navy: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://www.same.org/Portals/0/Users/254/54/13054/2021%20US%20Navy%20Camp%20Flyer.pdf?ver=2020-12-18-074043-740 U.S. Army: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://www.same.org/Portals/0/Users/254/54/13054/2021%20US%20Army%20Camp%20Flyer.pdf?ver=2020-12-18-073859-393

Black History Month fact for February 25: Allensworth is the first all-Black Californian township, founded by Colonel Allen Allensworth in 1908 with the intention to establish a self-sufficient city for Blacks to live without racial prejudice.

Good Morning Lebanon! Today is Thursday, February 25th, 2021 This day in history:1862 Congress forms US Bureau of Engraving and Printing to print newly issued US paper currency, the United States Notes. Historical figure spotlight: Before her 30th birthday, Mae C. Jemison had received two undergraduate degrees and a medical degree, served two years as a Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa, and was selected to join the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's astronaut training program. Her eight-day space flight aboard the space shuttle Endeavour in 1992 established Jemison as the United States' first female African-American space traveler. All high school students should have filled out a spring athletics survey in your homeroom class. Please do so if you haven’t already! BOWLING FUNDRAISER! Treat yourself to a sweet snack. Candy bars on sale now in the office. $1.00 each! Athlete Shoutout: Congrats to Rodi Stender for a 614 series, and Kyndal Stark for a 508 series. Attention EVERYONE! Gently used books are now for sale in the library for only $0.25. Come check it out! REMINDER: Please do NOT use cellphones in the hallway or wear hats in the building. Thanks! Parents & Students: All our events are live streamed. Watch on Facebook LIve to support our bowling, basketball, and volleyball teams! Attention! This week there will be dress up days for FFA. Participate and show your support: Today-FFA apparel day (or Navy and gold) Friday- Dress like a farmer CALENDAR: Today HS Bowling vs. Wesclin Bus @ 1:45 JrH Boys Basketball @ Germantown HS Boys Basketball @ RedBud Joke of the day: Why was the cookie so sad? Because his mom was a wafer so long. Thanks and have a great day greyhounds!

Black History Month fact for February 24: Interracial marriage was banned in the US in 1864 and would not be legal until 1967. Whites who broke this law could be enslaved, exiled, or imprisoned.

Reminder: High School Soccer meeting today at 6pm in the LHS Commons. Be there if you plan to participate!

LEBANON JUNIOR HIGH BOWLING - SEASON INFO F You must have all paperwork, physical and fees paid to practice or bowl Regional (Varsity) team will have practices 2, 4, 9, 11 March All other bowlers have practice 16 and 18 March Season schedule (and full practice schedule) will be released first week of March Bus leaves high school parking lot at 3:00 for practices We leave St. Clair Bowl at 5:05 to come back to school If you have equipment, it may be stored in the high school Other than school athletic fees - bowling is no cost (shoe rental included) You will need a black pair of pants (no strings, yoga pants, or jeans) for matches School approved clothing is OK for practices (no hats) Parents MAY drive you to and/or from practices - HOWEVER I need to know by noon if you will NOT be on the bus For EVERYONE'S SAFETY: If you become ill, DO NOT attend practice or a match until you are cleared by the school nurse! Coach Stark: gstark@lcusd9.org

Family Reading Night!

Please note these upcoming events in March.

Black History Month fact for February 23: The first licensed African American female pilot was named Bessie Coleman. Coleman earned her international pilot’s license in France and performed thrilling stunts for five years. She refused to perform at events that denied admissions to Blacks.

This is National FFA Week. A group of our LHS students celebrated by raising awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in developing agriculture's future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. Ms. Justine Wasser, LHS Agriculture and Horticulture teacher sponsors the FFA Club.

Attention Athletes! Reminder picture day is tomorrow 2/23: HS Bowling 11:00 HS Boys BK 11:45 JH Boys BK 12:30 JH VB 12:40

Black History Month Fact for February 22: Before Rosa Parks’ “stand” that started the Montgomery bus boycott, Claudette Colvin had refused to give up her seat on the bus. She was 15 years old when she took her “stand” on March 2, 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks.

Good Morning Lebanon! Today is Monday, February 22nd, 2021 This day in history:1903 Due to drought, the US side of Niagara Falls ran short of water.   Historical figure spotlight: Sojourner Truth traveled from place to place and spoke out against enslaving people and for women’s rights. Touring the country, she challenged many people’s false beliefs about race and gender. Even though she couldn’t read or write, her thrilling speeches won her the respect of many educated people fighting for the rights of Black people and women. That included President Abraham Lincoln, who met with her at the White House in 1864.   All high school students should have filled out a spring athletics survey in your homeroom class. Please do so if you haven’t already! Sports pictures for current sports have moved to Tuesday, 2/23 from 11-1pm. Make sure to bring your uniform to school!   BOWLING FUNDRAISER! Treat yourself to a sweet snack. Candy bars on sale now in the office. $1.00 each!    Bowling Shoutout: Jameson Strozier bowled a 748 series! He had a 263, 269 and 216. Rodi Stender had a 256 game, way to go Rodi. Congratulations to Willie Nordmann for his 640 series, Jeremy Johnson for his 600 series, and to Emily Nordmann for her 534 series.  Savannah Webster bowled a 209 game, and Kyndal Stark had a 235 game and a 610 Series. Great Bowling! WAY TO GO!   Attention EVERYONE!  Gently used books are now for sale in the library for only $0.25. Come check it out! Attention Staff and High School Students:  “Blind Date with a Book” slips are due by March 1st. REMINDER: Please do NOT use cellphones in the hallway or wear hats in the building. Thanks!   High school soccer players: There is an informational meeting Wednesday, Feb 24 at 6 pm in the commons. Plan on attending if you are interested in playing soccer this year.   Parents & Students: All our events are live streamed. Watch on Facebook LIve to support our bowling, basketball, and volleyball teams!   Attention!  This week there will be dress up days for FFA.  Participate and show your support: Today- Camo Day Tuesday- Flannel/ Plaid Day Thursday- FFA apparel day (or Navy and gold) Friday- Dress like a farmer Attention Athletes: Practice schedules for this week Bowling practice at 3pm Mondays & Wednesdays   Attention JH Bowlers: There is a Google Meet today, Monday 2/22 at 6pm. The link is posted on the website or email Mr. Munton or Mr. Stark CALENDAR: Today HS Bowling vs. Wesclin Bus @ 1:45 Jr. High Volleyball HOME vs. Albers JrH Boys Basketball @ Albers Thursday 2/25 HS Bowling @ Wesclin Bus @ 1:45   Joke of the day: How do pickles enjoy a day out? They relish it! Thanks and have a great day greyhounds!

FFA Week this week! Dress up for some fun!

Next week we will begin our book fair in the library. Flyers were sent home today. Students will be able to "shop" during their library time. Here is the URL for those of you who choose to shop online/virtual: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lebanonelementaryschool This link will be open for shopping 2/24-3/9. Thank you!