LCMS Weekly Newsletter

This week was filled with lots fun around the campus. Students enjoyed learning in our flexible learning areas and had great successes on the sports front too!

Sincerely,

Jess McReynolds, Cathy Barnhill, Tracye McCallister, Jeffrey Thompson

Please join me in congratulating our September Pirates of the Month! These students are chosen by our LCMS Staff as students who demonstrate the characteristics of what it means to be a Pirate! Congratulations!

• 6th: Tanna Matthews & Blake Sisson
• 7th: Kyndle Wuthrich & Hayden Walls
• 8th: Emersyn Guillmen & Brooks DeMoss

Congratulations to Mrs. Ellis in our front office for receiving the September Staff Member of the Month award! Mrs. Ellis goes above and beyond to support students, staff, and our families. Thank you for all you do.

Congratulations to a very successful tournament! Great Job!

Boys & Girls Placed 2nd

Mark Edwards Placed 3rd individually

Race Babbs Placed 4th individually

Congratulations to our Tennis Teams this week! Great Job!

Red Team won 16-2 with the girls going 9-0 and the boys fighting for a 7-2 win.

Black Team won 18-0 with everyone picking up a quick win.

White Team did not play this week as Irons does not have a C Team.

LCMS Students! Come join us in the fun with our first ever Homecoming Tailgate Event!

When: Friday, October 6 - 4:30-6:30PM

What: Photos, Food Trucks, Yard Games, and Fun!

Where: LCMS Football Field and Parking Lot

Who: LCMS Students Only

Be Prepared:

• Wristbands will be sold the week of Homecoming (October 2-6) for LCMS students for $5 each at lunches.

• Bring $5-$10 for Food Trucks
• Bring $1 for Spirit Bandana for the HS Football Game
• Students will be able to straight to the tailgate from school but backpacks are not allowed at the game! Parents will need to make arrangements to pick up backpacks.

If you are wanting more information or would like to help, please use this QR code to join our LCMS PTO Group Me.

If you are interested in participating in the Lubbock-Cooper Science Fair, then please join the Google Classroom. Here is the join code: dx7ieqg

We will meet next week after school on Thursday, October 5th. Please meet in Mrs. Bullock's Room, 202, from 4:00-5:00 pm

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bullock, LCMS Science Fair Lead

cbullock@lcisd.net

Tech Savvy is a one-day STEM Conference designed to engage girls in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade, but all middle school students are welcome! The program's purpose is to help students explore STEM careers and pathways to education, and equip parents to be an encouraging and reinforcing part of the process. All parents and teachers are welcome, and can participate in workshops, too! Register by September 30th!

Please come join us for a Parent Information Night presented by the local Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This presentation will be on Wednesday, October 11 at 6:00PM at the Lubbock-Cooper High School Performing Arts Center.

This will also serve as a preview for parents as to what will be presented to students due to HB 3908 mandating that schools provide education on fentanyl and other poisonous drugs to secondary students. In compliance with this requirement, local DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agents will be conducting educational class assemblies titled "One Pill Can Kill" on Friday, October 20th for 6th Grade at 1:30-2:30 and 7th/8th Grade at 3:00-4:00. These assemblies aim to provide students with valuable insights into the dangers associated with drugs, particularly those in pill form, that are impacting our local community.

The primary objective of these assemblies is to empower students with knowledge about the adverse consequences of these drugs on individuals in and around the Lubbock area. By offering this information, our goal is to equip students with the awareness necessary to make informed decisions that contribute to their own safety and the well-being of their peers.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to foster a safer and more informed environment for our students. If you have any questions or concerns about these class assemblies, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school administration.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.

The Class of 2028 Parent Committee is holding a drawing to help fund the Eighth Grade Banquet! Eighth-grade students wanting to sell tickets or any individual wanting to purchase tickets can text 806-241-3444 (or join the Class of 2028 GroupMe)!

Register today for the Team Luke Hope for Minds 5K Glow Run and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 21 at Lubbock-Cooper High School! https://www.betterunite.com/TeamLukeHopeforMinds-teamlukehopeforminds5kglowrun

TTU Athletics invites LCISD students and staff to participate in 2023 Education Day on November 18! Students and teachers (and their guests) can purchase discounted tickets for the Red Raider Football game against UCF! Purchase tickets by clicking below.

Check out the Spirit Merchandise page on the LCISD website to find order forms and links for a variety of LCP swag!

*If you represent a parent organization and would like your order form included on the Spirit Merchandise page, email it to info@lcisd.net.

Tuesday, Oct. 3 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Irons

• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ Plains Capital
• 8th A Team - 7:00 @ Plains Capital

Wednesday, Oct. 4 - LCMS Cross Country Meet

• 7th & 8th Grade Frenship Cross Country Meet - 5:00 @ Peoples Bank Stadium

Thursday, Oct. 5 - LCMS Girls Volleyball vs. Evans MS

• 7th B Team - 5:30 @ Evans MS
• 7th A Team - 6:30 @ Evans MS
• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 8th A Team - 6:30 @ LCMS

Saturday, Oct. 7 - LCMS 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Tournament

• 7th A Team - 9:00 @ LBMS
• 7th B Team - 9:00 @ Frenship MS

Saturday, Oct. 7 - LCMS Singles Tennis Tournament

• Red, Black, & White Team - All Day @ Various Locations

Monday, Oct. 9 - No School - Professional Development Day

Tuesday, Oct. 10 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Evans

• 7th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 7th A Team - 7:00 @ LCMS

Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Tennis vs. Evans

• Red Team Boys - 4:00 @ Evans
• Red Team Girls - 4:00 @ LCMS

Wednesday, Oct. 11 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Evans

• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 8th A Team - 7:00 @ LCMS

Thursday, Oct. 12 - Beginning Band Showcase Brass & Woodwinds

Thursday, Oct. 12 - LCMS Tennis vs. Evans

• Black Team Boys - 4:30 @ LCMS
• Black Team Girls - 4:30 @ LCMS
• White Team Boys - 4:30 @ LCMS
• White Team Girls - 4:30 @ LCMS

Thursday, Oct. 12 - LCMS Girls Volleyball vs. Heritage MS

• 7th B Team - 5:30 @ Heritage MS
• 7th A Team - 6:30 @ Heritage MS
• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 8th A Team - 6:30 @ LCMS

Thursday, Oct. 12 - LCMS Football vs. Shallowater

• 7th C Team - 5:00 @ LCMS
• 8th C Team - 6:00 @ LCMS

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.

Exemptions - Please see this document for exemption information.

Outside Food Delivery - Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will not 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 in the marked shelving area. Please be sure your student knows they are getting lunch so they can come pick it up in the office.

Parents Right to Know - Please access this link for your Parents Right to Know.

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.

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.

Yearbook Orders - Please visit yearbookordercenter.com to order your 2023/24 Yearbooks!

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.

The Pirate Pantry is in need of the following items at this time. Please drop these off at your convince to the front office.

*Please Note: the clothing requested for the pirate pantry does not have to be new unless it’s under garments. We do take gently used items but ask that they are in good condition with no rips or stains on them.

• Girls Tights s-xxl preferably black
• Boys youth athletic pants s-xxl
• Laundry soap-small backpack size
• Individually wrapped snacks-no nuts please
• Cases of bottled water

Please see the link for the meeting minutes from the last PTO meeting.