LCMS Weekly Newsletter

We had a great 4-day week with students this week. Students have been actively engaged in a multitude of learning experiences throughout the building. I hope they are coming home sharing all the neat things their teachers are doing with them. I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jess McReynolds, Cathy Barnhill, & Tracye McCallister

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• Students may opt to wear Halloween costumes to school on Monday October 31st only.
• School rules regarding dress code must be followed:
• No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no hats or hoods, no bare midriffs, bare shoulders, or low necklines.
• Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or are derogatory, disrespectful or depict violence.
• ALL costume preparations to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
• No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
• Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costume should check with the front office prior to wearing the costume to school.
• Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.

PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your student adheres to these guidelines.

Thank You,

Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Staff

Banquet planning and Fundraising for the Class of 2027 has begun! Please join the GroupMe "LCP Class of 2027" to stay informed!

Next Thursday, October 20th at 6:00pm we are going to be hosting a Trunk or Treat event Women’s Soccer Match at John Walker Stadium. Kids (8th grade and under) will get into the match for free if they wear their costume!!

This event will take place prior to our soccer match, and we will have student-athletes, teams, and coaches passing out candy to kids and families. Please join us in this event and help us spread the word.

**The Trunk or Treat will begin at 6:00pm and the Soccer match will start subsequently at 7:00pm.

Please see the information below. You can also access this document electronically by clicking here.

Lubbock-Cooper Middle School will be conducting a spinal screening on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. If not completed on this date, we will complete the screening during that same week. Screenings are for 8th grade boys and 7th grade girls.

The purpose of a spinal screening is for the early detection of abnormal curves in the spine at the earliest stages. Many times, if caught early, curvature of the spine is mild and requires only observation by a physician. Spinal curvatures can worsen as the child grows and require more aggressive treatment, such as bracing or surgery. Early detection and treatment can prevent the development of a severe spinal deformity which could affect both appearance and health.

The procedure for spinal screening is simple. School nurses will look at your child’s back while he/she stands and then bends forward at the waist (Forward-Bend Test). The following procedure will be used in the spinal screening:

• Girls will be seen separately and individually during the spinal screening.

• Students will wear shorts and t-shirt for the examination.

• In order for the spinal column to be thoroughly inspected by the screener, all students will remove their shirts during the examination.

• We request that girls wear a halter top, tube top, sports bra or a two-piece swim suit top under their shirt for the examination.

Parents will be notified of the spinal screening results only if a professional follow-up is necessary.

October 14 - LCHS Football Middle School Night

• 7:00 pm @ Pirate Stadium

October 17 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Dunbar

• 7th B Team - 6:00 @ Estacado
• 7th A Team - 7:15 @ Estacado

October 18 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Dunbar

• 8th Grade B - 6:00 @ Estacado
• 8th Grade A - 7:15 @ Estacado

October 18 - Middle School Golf

• 4:30 @ Meadowbrook

October 20 - LCMS Volleyball Game vs. Terra Vista

• 7th B/A Teams - 5:30/6:30 @ Terra Vista
• 8th B/A Teams - 5:30/6:30 @ LCMS

October 22 - Middle School Tennis Singles Tournament

• Time and Place: TBA

October 24 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Frenship - *Pep Rally day!

• 7th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 7th A Team - 6:45 @ LCMS

October 25 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Frenship

• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 8th A Team - 6:45 @ LCMS

October 26 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Terra Vista

• 7th C Team - 5:30 @ LCMS

October 27-29 - LCMS Volleyball End of Year Tournament

• 7th A Team - TBA @ Irons/Evans
• 8th A Team - TBA @ Frenship

October 29 - Middle School Tennis Doubles Tournament

• Time and Place: TBA

We need your help! Please consider helping out with our concessions this year. If you are able to help, please sign up in the link provided. Thank you in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CABAC2DAAFA7-lcms3

Absences - Parents are to report student absences including early outs/late arrivals in their Skyward Family Access via an attendance request. This can be done in the app or on a desktop. Click here to view a how to video When submitting an Early Out or Late Arrival absence request, please be sure to UNSELECT the ‘all day check mark’. This ensures the attendance office knows what time your child will be leaving and/or arriving. Campus attendance email is for submitting documentation, such as a doctors note. If you have any questions please contact Annie Young ayoung@lcisd.net or by calling the front office.

Outside Food Delivery - Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will be allowed to drop off lunches for students. Parents/Guardians may bring a lunch for their students. Lunches can be dropped off in the front office. Please be sure your student knows they are getting lunch so they can come pick it up in the office.

Skyward - Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides parents access to their children's records via our student information system, Skyward Family Access. Skyward Family Access maintains an open line of communication between school and home, and allows parents and students the opportunity to view grades, attendance information, schedules, calendars, and additional information any time of day. Skyward Family Access is available any place with an internet connection. Skyward Parent Link

Student Badges - All students must have their badges on them at all times. Badges will be used everyday to include: Bus Riding, Lunch Purchase, Library Checkout, etc. Replacements are available in the office for $5 each.

Student Dress Code - As we return from summer break, please remind your students of our dress code policy. Student Dress Code

Transportation - If your child will be riding the bus this year, you MUST complete the Transportation Request Form that can be found here. Student badges will be used to ensure the safety of your students this year. Campuses will be able to know exactly where and when students are dropped off and/or picked up.

Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides space in its newsletters for organizations to post their events and messages. Such posting does not indicate any endorsement by the District. The following are messages from other organizations.

Communities In Schools (CIS):

Please see the Amazon Wish List that has been created if you would like to donate items to our Pirate Pantry.

Mrs. Jess McReynolds - Principal

Mrs. Cathy Barnhill - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tracye McCallister - Assistant Principal

Email: LCMSadmin@lcisd.net
Website: lcms.lcisd.net/o/lcms
Location: Lubbock-Cooper Middle School, Texas 493 Loop, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: (806)993-2331