
The Spark Newsletter
September 8, 2023
Leaman Junior High School
832-223-5200 (phone)
Michael Semmler, Principal
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
WELCOME TO LEAMAN JR HIGH
- Grandparent's Day - Monday 9/11
- Book Fair - 9/11 - 9/15
- Washington, D.C. and New York Trip Meeting - 9/19 at 6:00pm
Note from Your Principal
Michael Semmler, Principal
Leaman Jr High School
Leaman Junior High Admin Team
Karl Carlton, Assistant Principal kcarlton@lcisd.org
Leslie Spencer, 8th Grade Assistant Principal leslie.spencer@lcisd.org
Lisa Cirella, 7th Grade Assistant Principal lisa.cirella@lcisd.org
Kevin Kracker, Counselor - Alpha A-Gr kkracker@lcisd.org
Azure Gaines, Counselor - Alpha Gs-Om azure.gaines@lcisd.org
Latoya Session, Counselor - Alpha On-Z lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez, Counselor Assistant / Registrar srodriguez@lcisd.org
David Foster, Boys Athletic Coordinator derek.foster@lcisd.org
Nicole Smith, Girls Athletic Coordinator nsmith@lcisd.org
Student of the Week
The A-Gr student of the week is Evelyn Deike,
nominated by Ms. Sanchez.
I am nominating this student because she is very respectable, Always on time, helps others when needed and when looking at all the character traits Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship she does them all.
The Gs-Om student of the week is Sienna King,
nominated by Ms. Kracker.
Sienna is a hardworking and humble student. She leads by example, tries to be inclusive during group activities and is kind! She always does her best in class, and is the first to applaud others effort and accomplishments!
The On-Z student of the week is Ivana Toutounyi Gonzalez,
nominated by Mrs. Hicks.
I am nominating Ivana because she exemplifies the citizenship character trait. She is a leader in the JH Color Guard, always willing to help, go the extra mile, and makes sure that everyone around her is doing the right thing as well. She is kind and well respected by her.
Grandparent's Day - Monday 9/11
Washington, D.C. and New York Trip
Book Fair
Student Badges
As part of the dress code requirements for the 2023-2024 school year, each student is required to wear a school ID Badge. Each student is given a new badge at the beginning of each year (or when a new student registers). Badges must be worn on a lanyard, around the neck all day. Student pictures must be visible and not covered.
If a student has forgotten their badge, they have an opportunity either to purchase a new badge ($5.00) or wear a sticker badge. Sticker badges will receive the consequence of 1-day lunch detention and $1.00 fine, place on the student's account for every printed sticker badge.
Texas First Program Information and Flyer
Parents Required for Students to Attend Sporting Events
GroupFund Donation Fundraiser
We are kicking off a GroupFund Donation fundraiser.
The attachment helps instruct parents to what we are doing if they want to help, or if they are worried about safety. This is new for the kids ages 13/under as a safety precaution.
It gives them the option to do it at home with them after their kid brings home the Student Handout QR registration handed out on Tuesday next week.
Please visit the link to donate.
PBIS Rewards and 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 are placed throughout the campus and added below.
We are using LiveSchool this year and your student can log through 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. Student will begin being able to purchase items during lunch with their LiveSchool points.
Click below to order donations:
You can drop them off in the front off or have them mailed to the school.
Car Rider Line - Drop off & Dismissal
Leaman Athletics
Football
Click the Football for practice schedules and game times.
Volleyball
Click the Volleyball game schedule.
Cross Country
Cross Country - To Be Announced
Color Track All Sports Pass
Leaman's Online Pay System
Canvas Information
Did you know that LCISD has created a dedicated page that explains Canvas. This is where you can find details on how to log in, videos on how students and parents can utilize Canvas, how to create a parent login and find parent support.
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Counselors
Below you will find information from the Counselors and activities happening on campus.
Leaman Counselors present lessons through Character Counts