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

The Jag Color Jog is coming!

This year the LMS PTO will be putting on a Jag Color Jog as our main PTO fundraiser. The Jog is a fun color run and also a fundraiser. No more selling candy and gift wrap! For $5 your student will be able to participate in our awesome outdoor COLORFUL event and also fundraise to AWESOME prizes all while helping Linkhorne Middle School! It's a win-win! Please look for the Jag Color Jog fundraising packet to come home with your student next week. Please help us help your student, our teachers and all of LMS by encouraging your student to join us at the Jag Color Jog!

Due to a change in LCS policies, we are not able to host the dance on October 1 as previously planned. That event is being re-designed as an outdoor event. More to come when a date is set!

From Mrs. James: So, who knew it was Daughter Appreciation Day earlier this week? And, I believe, to maintain the balance in the universe, Son Appreciation Day followed right after. I am referring to posts I saw on facebook and confess that I will very likely be living out my final years in a nursing home as I did not acknowledge my children in this way this year.

All of this, however, made me think about how I DO show appreciation for my children and if they are positioned well to receive it. Consider Love languages. What do you know about them? There was a book written many years ago that helped me better understand some of the differences in my children and the ways that they receive and perceive love. While this video is longer than I would usually share (about 10 minutes), I found that not only does it explain the five love languages well but also assists us with how to identify the primary language that your child relates to the most AND includes some tips on how this can impact discipline and learning. If you want to find new ways to reach and relate to your adolescents (or other significant relationships), take a look at this video. (Note: The volume is recorded very low so be sure to turn your volume up.)

The 5 Love Languages of Children - Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell (Summary)

The FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES are identified as

1. Physical Touch

2. Words of Affirmation

3. Quality Time

4. Acts of Service

5. Gifts

Food 4 Thought Weekend Food Bags

We sent an email yesterday to make you aware of a service that will be available soon. In past years, weekend food bags have been provided by Food 4 Thought & Park View Community Mission and will once again be offered to families who may have a need for additional food stability on the weekends. In the email that was sent, we attached a permission form that must be returned in order to participate in this service. Permission forms are also available in the main office. Food bags will be sent out every Friday and will begin in the next few weeks.

Please direct any questions to Mr. Carr. carrmh@lcsedu.net

Report Cards coming soon

The final day of this nine weeks is Thursday, October 7th. Please work with your students to ensure they have submitted all missing work in each of their classes. Any “zero” that is entered into a gradebook really YANKS a grade down and has a significant impact on final grades. Additionally, consider tapping into our AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM that begins this week. Ask your student’s teachers for more information.

HONOR ROLL and SCHOLARS LIST

Students who earn a 3.0 GPA will earn the Honor Roll distinction and token charm. This can occur with all As and Bs and on some occasions can even include a C if there is an A to balance it.

Students who earn ALL As will earn the distinction and charm for Scholar’s List.

Please help your student set goals and cheer for them as they make strides for their

achievements!

Cheering for you,

Mrs. Rene James

Counselor for A - J

Jameser@lcsedu.net

Mr. MJ Carr

Counselor for K - Z

Carrmh@lcsedu.net

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!

“Smile and wave boys, Smile and wave”

This year’s spring musical is Madagascar: A musical Adventure Jr.

Auditions will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28th from 3:45-5:00 pm in room 605.

*If you have sports or other conflicts please let me know at <hillme@lcsedu.net>

Students will virtually audition by recording a performance of a short musical excerpt and monologue BEFORE auditions.

Then, together on Oct. 28th, we will learn a small portion of a musical number (song and dance) and audition in group portions.

Please join our google classroom for more information and audition material.

Class link

Football game with Appomattox scheduled for Wednesday 9/29 has been postponed to 10/13. The team will play Sandusky on 10/6 at Heritage at 6:30 PM.

Volleyball will play Tuesday, 10/5 at Monelison at 5:30, Wednesday at Home against Forest at 5:30, and again Thursday at Amherst also at 5:30. The following week they will play two games at home against Sandusky on 10/12 and then Dunbar on 10/14.

Cross Country will have its next meet at Brookville 0n 10/5 at 5:30 and then will host at Human Kind the following Tuesday 10/12 at 5:30.

Tennis will host Dunbar at Linkhorne on Monday 10/4 at 5:00 PM.

Girls ​Basketball Update: All offseason workouts will be held on Fridays from 3:30-5 pm. All girls interested in attending must have a 2.5 GPA, and current physical. Tryouts will be held in November. If you have any questions or concerns please email floodbd@lcsedu.net

Any UnitedHealthcare Community Plan member between the ages 5-18 that receive any of the following vaccinations are eligible for a $50 gift card to Footlocker. The member’s guardian will simply need to call UnitedHealthcare Community Plan member services (the number is on their membership card) once the vaccination is complete. The member will need to show proof in the form of the vaccination card.

DTaP

Tdap

IPV (polio)

HPV

Influenza

Meningococcal

MMR

COVID-19

Varicella

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/