LMS e-blast

No pets are allowed at sporting events at Linkhorne Middle School.

Please utilize the designated car lane in the morning to drop your student off at school. Please do not go to the second row because this will have your student crossing through traffic.

Thank you to all who volunteered and donated supplies for the LMS Outdoor Bash! The students really enjoyed themselves–and it was great to host a semi-normal event for them. The PTO is appreciative of the support we get from our teachers and families; this event would not have been possible without those who volunteered! THANK YOU!

Could your child use an extra $150? $200? $300? Who couldn't? Your LMS student could win any number of cash (and other) prizes just by participating and fundraising for our Jag Color Jog! Any student who has registered ($5) is also eligible to win a fun prize at our weekly drawings announced at school!

November 5th is around the corner! Sign up now! If your student needs help with the registration fee please reach out to your LMS guidance counselor.

And remember..this is NOT A RACE! This is just for fun...they can walk, skip, walk backwards....we don't care! Don't let them miss out on the fun!

Get all the info at: https://www.wizathon.com/jag-color-jog/?id=5541

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CALLING ALL PARENTS! WE NEED YOU! NOVEMBER 5th!

Please consider signing up to help make our Jag Color Jog a success! You can help us in a big or small way - we need you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094cadac2a1-jagcolor4

Please join our upcoming PTO meeting, which will be held VIRTUALLY, on Thursday, October 21 at 6 pm via Google Meet. Many updates for the fall will be shared and we hope you can join us. All are welcome!

Google Meet video link: https://meet.google.com/ifr-gwqu-bbs

Basketball for boys and girls, cheerleading, and wrestling will start tryouts on Tuesday, November 9 after school from 3:30 till 5:15. All participants must have a current VHSL athletic physical on file with Coach Turille before they are able to participate. It must be dated after May 1, 2021. They also must have passed at least 5 classes the first 9 weeks of this school year to be eligible.

8th grade parents can purchase a tribute ad for their students in this year's yearbook. Limited space is available!

Full Page Ad: $100

1/2 Page Ad: $85

1/4 Page Ad: $45

1/8 Page Ad: $25

Madagascar Jr Auditions are in a week! Please make sure to submit your virtual audition (instructions on our google classroom) before Thursday, Oct. 28th. Then come prepared the same day from 3:30-5:00 pm for in-person group auditions! If you have any further questions please contact Mrs. Hill <hillme@lcsedu.net>

We have been getting some awesome submissions coming in, but we still would love more!!! We will be posting what we have received so far in the hallway near the 6th-grade bathrooms, so make sure you take a look! If you need a refresher on the challenge rules, click on the slideshow link below.

If your student is in need of additional instructional assistance there is tutoring available. Please fill out the following form: Additional Tutoring Assistance

Please remind your students to return overdue library books. There are students waiting for the overdue books to be returned so that they can check them out. We will begin sending out overdue notices to students this Friday through their homeroom classes.

Regular school attendance is necessary for success in school. Students are expected to be in their classroom by 8:10 every day.

If your child is absent, a written note must be sent in within 48 hours of his/her return to school stating the reason and the dates of the absence.

Excuse notes and early dismissals can be sent to lmsattendance@lcsedu.net

You can also email Mrs. Riley, Attendance Coordinator at rileydl@lcsedu.net regarding your child’s absence(s) or you may call Mrs. Riley at 434-515-5330, ext. 32013.

Thank you for making sure your child is Here Every day Ready to learn and On time!

My Schools Bucks is available for Chromebook Insurance protection purchase.

Insurance is not required but highly recommended. Only $20 vs. the nearly $400 to replace a lost or damaged item.

You will need your student's # to purchase and you will need to pick LMS as the school.

ADP - Additional Damage Protection (Chromebook Insurance)

Families are responsible for the cost of repairs or replacing the device. Families can purchase device insurance to help reduce these potential costs for $20. Insurance may be purchased through MySchoolBucks on the school website or by dropping off a check to the school bookkeeper.

If you choose to purchase the ADP coverage for the Chromebook for $20 a year. This coverage is as follows:

• 1st incident of accidental damage or loss of Chromebook: No cost. However, if the equipment is lost or stolen, the student and/or parent/guardian must file a police report with the School Resource Officer within 48 hours. The student and/or parent/guardian must immediately report to school personnel any damage to or the loss or malfunctioning of the equipment.

• 2nd incident of accidental damage or loss of Chromebook: Repair cost or 50% of the replacement, whichever is less

• 3rd and subsequent incident of accidental damage or loss: 100% of repair or replacement, whichever is less

• NOTE: The charger and bag are not covered by the ADP.

The optional insurance will be available beginning August 23 via My School Bucks or direct payment through the school Bookkeeper. Students will have until 5pm, Friday, September 17th to purchase insurance.

Students who purchased insurance on their currently-issued device from last year, are still covered until 5pm, Tuesday August 31st or until they receive a new device, whichever comes first.

Website: http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/lms/
Location: 2525 Linkhorne Drive, Lynchburg, VA, USA
Phone: 434-515-5330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMSJaguars/