
The Spark Newsletter
September 15, 2023
Leaman Junior High School
832-223-5200 (phone)
Michael Semmler, Principal
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
WELCOME TO LEAMAN JR HIGH
- Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
- Washington, D.C. and New York Trip Meeting - 9/19 at 6:00pm
- Fun Food Friday - 9/22 (See flyer)
- School Picture Days - 9/26 & 9/27 (See Flyer)
- Fall School Dance - 10/13 4:30pm - 6:30pm (See Flyer)
Note from Your Principal
Michael Semmler, Principal
Leaman Jr High School
Leaman Junior High Admin Team
Karl Carlton, Assistant Principal kcarlton@lcisd.org
Leslie Spencer, 8th Grade Assistant Principal leslie.spencer@lcisd.org
Lisa Cirella, 7th Grade Assistant Principal lisa.cirella@lcisd.org
Kevin Kracker, Counselor - Alpha A-Gr kkracker@lcisd.org
Azure Gaines, Counselor - Alpha Gs-Om azure.gaines@lcisd.org
Latoya Session, Counselor - Alpha On-Z lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez, Counselor Assistant / Registrar srodriguez@lcisd.org
David Foster, Boys Athletic Coordinator derek.foster@lcisd.org
Nicole Smith, Girls Athletic Coordinator nsmith@lcisd.org
Student of the Week
The A-Gr student of the week is Kennedy Dukes,
nominated by Ms. Yousef.
She is in my 8th period and everyday as she is coming in she has a BIG smile and says "Hey Ms. Yousef" with enthusiasm. She actively participates and tries her hardest each day in class and definitely impacts the culture of our classroom.
The Gs-Om student of the week is Presley Medica,
nominated by Mrs. Kracker.
Presley is a hard worker, and always gives her best effort! She is organized, responsible, and is always happy to help her classmates during AVID. I love that she encourages as she clarifies their questions and remains humble. Her positive energy is great to have in class!
The On-Z student of the week is Sydney Porter,
nominated by Mrs. Kracker.
Sydney is a ray of sunshine and always motivating her peers to do their best! She works really hard and is determined to improve!
Washington, D.C. and New York Trip
Birthday Shout Outs
Did you know you can give your student a Birthday Shout Out over the announcements? You can purchase a shout out for $5 through School Cash. All shout outs must be made at least 5 days in advance. Thank you and happy early birthday to all our students.
Fun Food Friday!!
Picture Day
Leaman Fall Dance
Purchase of tickets via School Cash will go live on September 25th.
Students will have wristbands, delivered to their classes the week of the dance. Do not put the wristbands on until the day of the dance. If bands are lost, students will not receive a refund or replacement band.
Hispanic Heritage Month
UIL Competition Information
Student Badges
As part of the dress code requirements for the 2023-2024 school year, each student is required to wear a school ID Badge. Each student is given a new badge at the beginning of each year (or when a new student registers). Badges must be worn on a lanyard, around the neck all day. Student pictures must be visible and not covered.
If a student has forgotten their badge, they have an opportunity either to purchase a new badge ($5.00) or wear a sticker badge. Sticker badges will receive the consequence of 1-day lunch detention and $1.00 fine, place on the student's account for every printed sticker badge.
Parents Required for Students to Attend Sporting Events
GroupFund Donation Fundraiser
We are kicking off a GroupFund Donation fundraiser.
The attachment helps instruct parents to what we are doing if they want to help, or if they are worried about safety. This is new for the kids ages 13/under as a safety precaution.
It gives them the option to do it at home with them after their kid brings home the Student Handout QR registration handed out on Tuesday next week.
Please visit the link to donate.
PBIS Rewards and Donations
PBIS Expectations & Rewards - PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. One large piece is explaining expectations upfront. Another piece is rewarding students when we see those focused on positive behaviors. 3 campus-wide expectations posters are placed throughout the campus and added below.
We are using LiveSchool this year and your student can log through Classlink on the LCISD webpage (at the top) to start to explore what this is all about. They do NOT need a phone to do this. It can be done on a laptop or computer.
Parents if you are interested in donating to the PBIS school store the following list is a great start. We accept all donations both monetary and items. Student will begin being able to purchase items during lunch with their LiveSchool points.
Click below to order donations:
You can drop them off in the front off or have them mailed to the school.
Leaman Athletics
Football
Click the Football for practice schedules and game times.
Volleyball
Click the Volleyball game schedule.
Cross Country
Cross Country - To Be Announced
Color Track All Sports Pass
Leaman's Online Pay System
Canvas Information
Did you know that LCISD has created a dedicated page that explains Canvas. This is where you can find details on how to log in, videos on how students and parents can utilize Canvas, how to create a parent login and find parent support.
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Counselors
Below you will find information from the Counselors and activities happening on campus.
Leaman Counselors present lessons through Character Counts