Bah Humbug! Battling Your Inner Scrooge
By Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director I have an inner Scrooge. There, I said it. Perhaps over the years I have grown a little cynical about Christmas. Too much to
Summer’s Over for LUM 5th Quarter
As the school year begins, the teachers with the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program are confident that our students are better prepared than their peers to succeed. During this
LUM Youth Programs Need Volunteers
Volunteers needed for the following LUM Youth Programs: 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program After School Program LUM Camp Counselors — ALL POSITIONS FILLED Learn more about these LUM volunteer opportunities below.
LUM 5th Quarter – Building Strong Children
Summer 2016 Dear Friend, Famed abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglas once said “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” It is a sentiment that we share
Luna Moth Spotted in LUM Prairie Grass
Earlier this week there was an exciting “visitor” in the LUM prairie grass — a Luna Moth. Monique Parent, LUM custodian, spotted the camouflaged, green Luna Moth and captured this
LUM Students Learn About Fireflies
Recently, the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program students were treated to a guest speaker — Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker. Rep. Klinker taught the children about fireflies and the fireflies’ unique
Micon Selected for Bicentennial Torch Relay
LUM Executive Director Joe Micon has been chosen by the Indiana Office of Tourism and Development to participate in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Micon is one of 2,200+ Hoosiers
5th Quarter Students Visit Vinton Pool
Last week, the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program students spent the afternoon at the Vinton Swimming Pool, Lafayette. Recreation and physical exercise is an important part of the 5th Quarter
Meet the LUM Summer Intern—Samantha
Meet Samantha Habbinga — the second LUM Summer Intern. She grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Jefferson High School. Samantha now lives in New Richmond with her husband, Jeremey,
Meet the 5th Quarter Teachers
LUM is thrilled to introduce the teachers for the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Pictured with Pastor Cindy Haley, the LUM program director, are (L to R) Laura Aguilar, Mary