
The Spark Newsletter
March 31, 2023
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/Month
- 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.
- March 22 - April 21 - Ramadan
- April 1 - 30 - Child Safety Month
- April 4 - National School Librarian Day
- April 5 - 13 - Passover
- April 7 - Good Friday (Student Holiday - No School)
- April 9 - Easter
- April 17 - 21- Volunteers in Public Schools Week
- April 23 - 29 - National Library Week
- April 26 - Administrative Professional's Day
The A-G Student of the Week is Utkarsh Anant,
nominated by Mrs. Longoria.
Utkarsh is a responsible and respectful young man. He is always willing to help others. - Louisa Longoria
The H-O Student of the Week is Mayah Ikonne,
nominated by Mrs. Smith.
I am nominating Mayah for the pillar of Caring. Everyone on campus can see how deeply Mayah cares about her friends. She is someone that they know is loyal and true. Perhaps more importantly, Mayah is learning to care about herself. She has really stepped up her game with academics in my class. I am proud of Mayah and so happy to have gotten to know this incredible girl this year. - Jalynn Smith
The P-Z Student of the Week is Reynel Remedios-Garduno,
nominated by Mrs. Barrientos.
Reynel is a wonderful example of tremendous citizenship and responsibility here at Leaman. He is an excellent student all around, but also ensures that if anyone is not being treated justly that he makes sure to get them help. He takes responsibility to keep his halls and classroom orderly when others do not show them the same respect and is always polite to adults in the building with his greetings. - Maris Barrientos
A Note from Mr. Semmler
1) Parents and Student,
Please note we do not have school this Friday 4/7/23 however we do have classes on Monday 4/10/23. We have all our families enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend.
2) Parents and Students,
At the March Board meeting, our Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar.
Important dates have been included below:
First Day of School: Monday, August 14
Labor Day: Monday, September 4
Fort Bend County Fair Day: Friday, September 29
Fall Break: Friday, October 6 & Monday, October 9
Thanksgiving Break: Week of November 20-24
Winter Break: December 18 - January 1
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15
Spring Break: Week of March 11-15
Spring Holiday: Monday, April 1
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Last Day for Students: Thursday, May 23
Also attached for you is the PDF of the calendars in English and Spanish.
3) Parents and Guardians this is a reminder that you cannot park on Charger Way and have your students walk out. This has never been allowed for student safety.
“No Parking” signs will be placed along Charger Way in the next week and officers will begin writing citations to people who are parked waiting for students. Parents waiting in the pick up line will not be given a citation. This is for the safety of all students.
Color Guard Tryouts for Junior High
Color Guard Tryouts for High School
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 and activities happening on campus.
Follow Your Counselors on Twitter
Use the QR Code below or look up the Leaman Counselors on Twitter for awesome counselor news.
Leaman is a Proud CREST Award Winning School for the 2022-2023 School Year
From the Nurse's Corner
Nurse - Please direct all questions to the front office
Fax: 832-223-5229
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please review attendance procedures for 2022-2023
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/about/attendance-office
Student Check Out Information
Be the One Survey
If you are interested in giving a shout to a staff member at Leaman click here.
Leaman Digital Resources for Students and Parents
Purchasing a Junior High Only Athletic Pass
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
LaToya Session (Alpha M - Z) - lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez - Counselor's Secretary / Registrar - srodriguez@lcisd.org
Leaman Jr High Support Team
Blair O'Connor - Campus Testing Coordinator/Academic Facilitator - annie.oconnor@lcisd.org
Katie Poland - Librarian - kpoland@lcisd.org
Lynda Morgart - Campus 504 Coordinator/Academic Facilitator - lmorgart@lcisd.org