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71st LMS Carnival Fun

10/5/2018

The 2018 LMS Carnival was a blast!

The 71st annual Lookout Mountain School Carnival on Tuesday, October 2, was a sunny, fun-filled affair. Students, families and community members enjoyed playing games, shopping the marketplace, sending friends to "jail," eating fair food and much more.

Relive the Carnival with these great photographs, taken by Tommy Hopper. You can download the photos by clicking the download button on the top right of the page, entering your email address, and using the download code "5780."

Don't forget! If you have great photos from the Carnival, send them to us, and you might be featured in an upcoming issue of the Lookout Mountain Mirror. Just email them to editor Ferris Robinson.

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LMS Carnival is October 2

9/28/2018

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The 71st LMS Carnival is October 2.

After 71 years, the LMS Carnival is getting a face lift. On October 2 children from all over the Lookout Mountain community will convene for Jamboree Jars, silly string fights, pony rides and other fall favorites. But this year carnival goers will notice some exciting new changes.
For starters, every booth is getting its own pop-up striped tent, a generous gift from the Redberg family.

“The wooden booths we’ve had for years were great but were starting to show their age,” explains Melinda Redberg, who is chairing this year along with Paula Plating. “We think the new tents will give the whole event a festive, circus vibe.”

But the tents aren’t the only upgrade. This year the Carnival will move to wristbands instead of tickets. Sold in denominations of 5, 10 and 20, the wristbands will feature empty stars that workers will check off at each booth. One star equals one ticket. The new system will help younger children who can’t count out tickets, and prevent lost or stolen tickets.

One exception will be Children’s Corner, which will continue to operate on tickets because of the volume they sell. A ticket exchange booth will be located adjacent to the ever popular booth. When kids want to buy silly string, bomb bags or other Carnival classics, they will visit the exchange booth where workers will mark off their stars and hand them the equivalent in tickets.

New games this year include the Pirate Boat Race, Spider Toss, an inflatable Gladiator Joust and a NERF gun “Galactic Blast” shooting gallery. Children 48” and taller can see if they have what it takes to complete the new Ninja Warrior course set up on the Commons playground.

Perhaps the most exciting addition will be a drawing, featuring prizes such as a new iPad, bike and other fun prizes. Children can enter to win before and during the Carnival.

Parents can find their own prizes at Carnival Kitchen, where you can get everything you need for a dinner you don’t have to cook. Co-chairs Heather Naggar and Anne Carr are already hard at work stocking the popular booth. In addition to homemade casseroles they are encouraging donations such enchiladas, lasagna, soups and other original goodies.

The Carnival’s 30-plus booths are staffed by parents and friends of LMS. In fact, virtually every parent is needed to contribute in some way in order for Carnival to be a success.

“It truly couldn’t happen without parent and community volunteers,” says Plating. “We are always so grateful and a little awestruck at how it comes together every year. It’s like Lookout Mountain magic.”

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Music on the Mountain 2018 is a Success

9/11/2018

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The fifth annual Music on the Mountain, Fairyland Elementary School’s major fundraiser, was a great success, as well as a lot of fun. Held at the Lookout Mountain Club overlooking the golf course, this much-anticipated event was co-chaired by Carrie Gallant, Courtney Guthrie and Maggie Corey, who all did an excellent job.

The community turned out in a huge way, and the night was absolutely beautiful, with a picturesque full moon. Held under a tent outside the club, highlights included Paul Hadfield and The Foothills playing some great bluegrass/country music, while the guests enjoyed delicious grilled chicken and pork tenderloin with wonderful sides.

For full coverage of the event, stay tuned for the October issue of the Lookout Mountain Mirror. And, don't forget to check out Tommy Hopper's great pictures from the event. Click here to view the pictures. If you'd like to download them, just click the download link and enter pin code "4488."

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Mountain Students Head Back to School

8/1/2018

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FES students start classes on August 2. LMS students head back on August 8.

Summer vacation is almost over for our mountain youth. Fairyland Elementary School students start classes on Thursday, August 2. Parents and students are invited to the school's Open House on Wednesday, August 1, from 4-6 p.m. This will be a brief time for everyone to attend a PTO meeting in the gym at 4 p.m., followed by an opportunity for families to meet their children's teacher and see the school.

Hamilton County school students, including those who attend Lookout Mountain Elementary School, need to be registered on this website this year. A "snap code" is required and was sent home with your student at the end of last school year. If you are missing the code or have questions, email Mary Duncan.

To complete the registration process, stop by the LMS gym on Friday, August 3 between 8:30 and 11 a.m. During on-site registration, you'll meet classroom teachers, receive classroom rosters, deliver classroom supplies, place money into cafeteria accounts, register for the SAAC Aftercare Program, pay HCDE registration and PTA membership fees. In addition, there is a Kindergarten Launch at 1 p.m. on Friday. Kindergarten students and their parents will visit classrooms.

The first day of school for LMS students is Wednesday, August 8.

We love to see your photos from the first day of school! Email pictures with captions to [email protected], and you might see your picture in the next issue of the Lookout Mountain Mirror.

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Celebrate EarthDayz at Rock City

4/18/2018

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Rock City's Earthdayz celebration is April 20-22.

Rock City Gardens hosts its 10th annual EarthDayz event, daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20 through April 22, for an experience in nature surrounded by the beautiful outdoors on Lookout Mountain. Scale the climbing wall at Lover's Leap, learn how to use recycled materials for an innovative make-and-take project, and see remarkable Birds of Prey shows.

Hosts John and Dale Stokes with Wings to Soar return for Rock City raptors shows as they interactively present majestic rescue birds at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Critter Classroom.

Guests of all ages can learn how to build a rain barrel and try the EarthDayz fudge in the Fudge Kitchen. Kids can dig for a geode and meet Rocky, the attraction's beloved mascot. They also receive an adventure passport upon arrival filled with coupons and activities.

Café 7 is now open for the season! Enjoy breathtaking views during lunch while savoring southern cuisine such as the Seven States Burger, Choo Choo Nachos or a Fried Green Tomato BLT. The outdoor restaurant is also featuring "Love the Earth Lemonade" with fresh fruit-filled ice cubes. Café 7 is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., then daily beginning Memorial Day weekend. Big Rock Grill, open year-round, is also offering chocolate dirt cake with gummi worms in honor of this event!

EarthDayz revolves around Rock City’s commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle, its stewardship of nature and its commitment to education and the environment. Rock City is partnering once again with Orange Grove as they provide park-wide recycling pickup for the attraction.

Remember, Lookout Mountain residents can get a Resident Pass to Rock City for the cost of one visit. Just show proof of residency to obtain the pass. The pass can be renewed every three years. Visit the Rock City website for more info.

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LMS Kindergarten Registration is April 11

4/2/2018

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Kindergarten registration for Lookout Mountain School is April 11.

Mark your calendar: Kindergarten pre-registration for Lookout Mountain School is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11. The registration takes place at Lookout Mountain School, 321 N. Bragg. Parents of rising kindergartners will need to bring the following information:

Two proofs of residency. Proofs of residency include a current utility bill (electric, gas, water). If you have not been at a residence for one billing cycle, a contract on a lease or house will be accepted.
Immunization records. Parents should contact their child’s pediatrician to schedule an appointment for a kindergarten physical. At the time of the physical, the Tennessee Health Card Immunization Certificate will be issued.
Certified Birth Certificate or Social Security Card.

On April 12, all parents of rising kindergarteners are invited to an Incoming Kindergarten Parent Coffee at the LMS Cafeteria from 8:45-9:30 a.m. The coffee, hosted by the PTA board members gives parents a chance to ask questions about the school and find out how to get involved, while the children get a tour of the school and a taste of kindergarten with kindergarten teachers Mrs. Cook and Ms. McKenzie.

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NPS Holding Summer Day Camp

6/27/2016

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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites children in fourth through eighth grades to participate in the park's annual summer day camp, "A Call to Arms: Civil War Day Camp," during July.

Campers will have opportunities to participate in many of the same activities soldiers engaged in during the Civil War and learn about the struggles they endured. Your children will explore the Civil War through hands-on activities and learn about the importance of preservation in the park. Campers will participate in monument preservation efforts.

This year, the park will conduct two camps, each for different grade levels. The first camp, to be held July 12-14, will be for grades four through six, and the second camp, to be held July 19-21, will be for grades seven and eight. The camps will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. daily. Participants will begin and end each day at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Lunch is not included, so campers should make arrangements for lunch after being released.

Camp participation is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible. The registration deadline is July 8. Camp registration and photo release forms can be picked up at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center or at Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center. Printable registration forms, an e-registration form, and photo release forms are available on the park website.

Contact Park Ranger Chris Young at (423) 752-5213 x117 for more information.

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