LMS e-blast

28 October 2020

PTO News

Thank you to all families and staff who attended the PTO meeting on Monday night – it was great to see so many new faces! Our guest speaker Ethel Reeves, LCS Director of Equity and Community Relations, followed up to share this link with anyone interested regarding the EdEquityVA plan: https://youtu.be/F6wQFp0UQTw

Our LMS PTO leadership did not get to meet you in-person or collect your contact information since our Back to School events looked different this year, but we are eager to connect with you...even if only via email or Zoom at the moment. Please fill out the short form below for PTO communications and volunteer opportunities!

LMS PTO Family Contact Info

Thank you to all families and staff who participated in our Papa John’s fundraiser last night! Our next restaurant night will be at Jersey Mike’s Night on Tuesday, November 10 from 5-8 p.m.

News from the Counseling Department:

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES

COVID-19 Impacted Assistance

If your household is behind on rent, mortgage, or utility payments because you lost income due to COVID-19, contact:

Interfaith Outreach: 434-846-6098

LynCAG: 434-455-1601

TECHNOLOGY

Who do I contact if my student needs technical assistance? LCS Student Tech Assistance

LMS INFORMATION

Where can I find information specific to LMS?

LMS Website

LMS Counseling Department Website

Mrs. Casler's Virtual Office

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Resource Folder

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Resource Folder

Community Programs and Links

Toys for Tots - Applications are available for the Toys for Tots program October 1st - November 30, 2020. Applications are at the front door of Social Services. Children ages birth to 14 are eligible for the program if they meet the guidelines of receiving SNAP, TANF, Medicaid or WIC.

Virginia Tech Talent Search - Talent Search is committed to removing barriers to social and economic equality by supporting students in achieving their educational goals. Participants will be equipped with the necessary resources and skills which will enable them to: successfully meet the challenges of the 21st Century by gaining the academic, social and technological skills necessary for acceptance to college, make sound career decisions, and pursue lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to improve their quality of life and to contribute to their communities and society as a whole. If you would like more information about this program or to apply, please follow the link: Talent Search.

Join the Academy online this fall for free art, food, and fun! Academy Fall Programs.

Kids’ Haven - Grieving children may have increased anxiety with Covid-19. Please find tips from the National Association of School Psychologists on how to talk with your children about Covid-19. Peer-to-Peer Support is critical to the mental health of families. As a non-profit organization committed to serving grieving children, Kids’ Haven recognizes the effects on families mentally, emotionally and financially. The Kids’ Haven 2020/2021 Group Nights and school groups will resume virtually in September. If you would like to know more, visit Kids' Haven or email LaShanta Smith at programs@kidshavenlynchburg.org or call (434) 845 4072.

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Rene James

Counselor for students: A-M

jameser@lcsedu.net

Laura Casler

Counselor for students: N-Z

caslerlr@lcsedu.net

LMS Counseling Department: 515-5332

SCA "Day of Service" Fundraiser

SCA has put together a fundraiser selling LMS masks, as well as a few other types, to be able to have an LMS Day of Service in the spring, alongside a celebration for the students. Below is the link to the online webstore with all the different options available to purchase. We hope that you will contribute to this awesome fundraiser. We are looking forward to having this fun day for our students while giving back to our community.

https://abc.afsports.biz/order/FDEBWR

The pictures below are just a sampling of the many options available in the webstore.

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Chromebook Insurance Update

The ability to purchase Chromebook insurance through MySchoolBucks has been extended through 10/30.

Athletics Department

Basketball for both boys and girls has started! If a student would like to participate, he/she will need a current physical AND must complete Covid Training which can be found on the LMS website under athletics and then forms. There are other forms that need to be completed but those are the two I MUST have before your student/athlete can participate.

To try and clear up what is going on, we are following the VHSL guidelines for return to play. What this means essentially in a short version is that our teams have to start in Phase 2 and have to perform 12 practices in this phase before we can move into Phase 2 Enhanced. Once in Phase 2 Enhanced the teams must do 12 practices before the teams can move into Phase 3. Once in phase 3 we again will need to do at least 12 practices before we can move into Phase 4 which no one is in yet and won't be until the Governor moves the entire state to this Phase. Actual "tryouts" will occur in Phase 4, however, at this time the coaches are doing a lot of different things during practices to get a good idea of who everyone is and how they can handle the fitness aspects of the game and also some ball-handling skills. The actual "tryout" process, if we as a State have moved to Phase 4, will only be two to three days. This date now is set for December 7th with games starting December 14th.

Unfortunately, there will be no bus transportation to and from practices at this time so we will need parents to drop off and pick up. If you are in Cohort A or B or if you are remote full time you may still come to all practices that are scheduled.

-Coach Turille

Next week's Schedule

Boys basketball

Monday- 5:30 - 7:00

Wednesday- 2:45 - 4:15

Friday- 2:45 - 4:15

Girls Basketball

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday- 6:15 -7:15