
The Spark Newsletter
September 9, 2022
Connect With Us
Email: msemmler@lcisd.org
Website: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
Location: 9320 Charger Way, Fulshear, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-5200
Facebook: facebook.com/LeamanJuniorHighSchool
Twitter: @LeamanJH
What to Expect this Week
- Front doors will open at 7:30am. First bell rings at 8:15am. When students arrive on campus before 7:45am they will go to the gym, until they are released to class.
- Students who arrive after the 8:15am bell, will receive a Tardy, unless they have arrived to school on a late bus.
- September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
- Monday 9/12 - TSA First Meeting at 7:45am in the Engineering Room
- Monday 9/12 - Grandparent's Day from 7:30-8:15am in the LGI
- Tuesday 9/13 - Meet the Teacher #2 from 5:00-7:00pm
- September 25-27 - Rosh Hashanah
Student of the Week
TRUSTWORTHINESS
The A-G Student of the Week is Mason Desai,
nominated by Mrs. Kracker.
Mason found $10 on the floor and immediately brought it to me. It belonged to someone in another class period and I was able to return it the next day. He has displayed this type of trustworthiness in my class numerous times over the past couple weeks. - Dana Kracker
The H-O Student of the Week is Emily Morris,
nominated by Ms. Garcia.
Emily is a very hard working and diligent student. She has amazing note taking abilities that she shares with others in class. - Tiffany Garcia
The P-Z Student of the Week is Kamren Thomas,
nominated by Coach Mathews.
"Kamren displayed great leadership while I was in the boys' gym. He organized other major sport boys to help him with dispersing and organizing the equipment they were to use for football. He explained the directions to his classmates perfectly and they all accomplished their task in a quick manner. Very respectful young man as well." - Terri Mathews
Meet the Teacher #2
Parents and Students, if you were unable to attend orientation, you didn't have a schedule, your schedule changed drastically or you enrolled after orientation, this night is for you. Come and meet your teachers on Tuesday September 13 from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Grandparents' Day
A note from Mr. Semmler
1) SMART Tags - We are happy to share that each student has been given a new Smart Tag with their photo on it, along with a barcode for getting food at lunch, a book in the cafeteria, or getting on a bus. We will be asking students to wear these ID's every day all day long. If the ID is lost, we are asking parents to purchase another one for $5. Transportation will be requiring these tags to ride the bus now.
2) Afternoon Dismissal - We will be asking the students to stay close to the front door at dismissal. How does this help? When parents pull all the way to the #1 spot at the end of the walkway in the front, then everyone can pull up way further. Please don't try to pass each other, but just be patient. Staff are out there to help keep the cars moving and keep the kids contained to one area so they aren't getting in cars all over the property. Although picking your kids up in other areas is helpful to you, it slows down the entire system when we are not consistent. Be patient. The plan will work and the afternoon dismissal time will shrink more and more each day.
3) Traffic - I am embedding 4 maps into this e-mail blast to help communicate how traffic is expected to run. Map #1 - Morning Dropoff Map is a map of Leaman Junior High for MORNING DISMISSAL. You have 3 different rows to pull down and drop off your children to save time. You do not need to go in the largest loop only. Map #2 - Afternoon Dismissal Map is a detailed map of AFTERNOON DISMISSAL. Notice that nobody can come through the side gate while our cars are leaving other than a bus. We will have security at the gate to stop people from going to the back of the school. Also, notice that we need everyone to stay in one large loop, or park in the outer lot and wait. That way, we can keep the line moving quickly and hopefully have everyone out of here by 4:00 PM. Map #3 - Afternoon Dismissal with Flow to Surrounding Areas is a map showing you that we encourage all cars to exit to the NORTH of our property and avoid coming back down the road to the light. You will get back to FM 1093 quicker doing this than coming back down Charger Way.
Book Fair at Leaman
Leaman is excited to announce the Book Fair is here. Students can purchase books online, directly from the library or at Meet the Teacher #2. The link to purchase online is below.
One Incredible Opportunity
The 8th Grade ELAR teachers would like to take all 8th graders to see 5 stories at the University of Houston Main campus Chamber Theater. They are asking for your donations to help make this trip a reality. Jennifer Stehling is available to answer questions at jennifer.stehling@lcisd.org and all checks can be made payable to Leaman Junior High.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Leaman is very excited to be celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. In additional to highlighting facts and accomplishments of Hispanic people in America, Leaman would like to host a Mariachi Band during lunches one day. If you know of a band, please contact Mr. Kracker kkracker@lcisd.org, Ms. Session lsession@lcisd.org or Mr. Gilmore torey.gilmore@lcisd.org with the information.
Attention 8th graders: Registration is now open for the upcoming 8th grade spring break trip! This year we will travel to New York City and Washington DC. Don't miss this amazing trip!
Students will travel March 10-14, 2023. The current Student price of the trip is $2,748. Students can register for $99 and pay off the trip monthly. Those who register within 48 hours of the September 7th meeting will receive a $100 discount. The price of the trip includes airfare, hotel, food, ground transportation, professional tour guide, admission fees, nighttime security, etc.
Students will visit the following places in New York City: Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Ellis Island, Wall Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue for shopping, China Town, Little Italy, Empire State Building, and much more!
In Washington DC students will visit the Lincoln Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, White House, U.S. Capitol, Vietnam Memorial, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, Natural History Museum, Mount Vernon, and much more.
Link for the Leaman JH Trip Web Page: Leaman JH Web Page
The chaperones for the trip are Coach Walters and Ms. Miller. Please see us for more information!
And don't forget-Parents are invited too!
Zero and First Period
Students and Parents,
All students at Leaman have a zero period and every 7th grader also has the same teacher for first period. This time is used to build individual skills, complete work, receive tutoring and organize for the day. Below are some topics being discussed in 0 and 1 period next week.
00
House Bill 4545 Tutorials (these are based on previous STAAR Score)
Review of Campus Expectations (PBIS states, you must know the rules)
Starting foundational practice in core content, with next week being focused on science (the following weeks will be social studies, math, and reading respectively)
001
Students will review plagiarism
Working with Critical Skills such as time management, study skills and having a study space
Teachers will be checking grades and following up with students
PBIS 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 (CLICK HERE) are placed throughout the campus. Teachers will take time during the first day or two to explain these rules in detail and help students understand what they look like. Our campus is also implementing new software (Classcraft) to encourage students to earn rewards and use them in many different ways. Here is a short video on how Classcraft works: https://youtu.be/M2uqd9ZOMaw. Please have your child download the app on their device and log into 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.
We are excited to announce that H-E-B is a proud sponsor of the PBIS Store at Leaman.
If your company would like to sponsor the store, please contact Mr. Kracker, Mr. Gilmore or Ms. Session for more information.
Click here to order donations:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17OLYW1R4K8ZU?ref_=wl_share
Counselor Corner
Below you will find information from the Counselors.
Follow Your Counselors on Twitter
Use the QR Code below or look up the Leaman Counselors on Twitter for awesome counselor news.
LEAMAN FOOTBALL
Join the Leaman Football sportsYou app - for the most up-to-date information.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please review attendance procedures for 2022-2023
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/about/attendance-office
Smart Tag Information
SMART Tag Replacement: If a student has lost or misplaced their Smart Tag - please visit the attendance office for a replacement. Each replacement cost $5.00each.
Charger Gridiron Gang
Recruiting all 2nd - 6th graders! *Varsity player/buddy program *60 kid maximum (first come basis) *$50 to participate (use QR to register)
The CHARGER GRIDIRON GANG includes:- ONE Varsity Player/Buddy pairing for the season- ONE GAME honoring the Charger Gridiron Gang. For this game, they will receive free admission, have the opportunity to run out of the blow-up and down to the end zone with their player, then stand with their player for the national anthem. The gridiron gang can then stay and cheer for our varsity chargers from a special section in the stands.- T-SHIRT- RALLY TOWEL
From the Nurse's Corner
Nurse Kathleen Boddie - kboddie@lcisd.org
Fax: 832-223-5229
Canvas Information
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Jr High Admin Team
Karl Carlton - Assistant Principal - kcarlton@lcisd.org
Jimitra Granger - 7th Grade Assistant Principal - jimitra.granger@lcisd.org
Derek Getschow - 8th Grade Assistant Principal - derek.getschow@lcisd.org
Leaman Jr High Counselor Team
Torey Gilmore (Alpha H - O) torey.gilmore@lcisd.org
LaToya Session (Alpha P - Z) lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez - Counselor's Secretary / Registrar srodriguez@lcisd.org