LMS E-Blast

26 January 2022

Attendance

Regular school attendance is necessary for success in school. Students are expected to be in school on time unless they are ill or have a family emergency. Missing the bus is not an excuse for absence.

A written note must be sent within 48 hours of a student's return to school stating the dates and the the reason for the absence.

You may use the following email addresses to leave any messages regarding your child's absences:

LMSattendance@lcsedu.net

rileydl@lcsedu.net

You may also call Mrs. Riley at: 434-515-5330, ext. 32013.

Let’s go Jaguars!!!

Early Release Dates

Remember the following dates are early release:

February 2nd

February 9th

February 16h

February 23rd

PTO News

Help us Treat Our Teachers and Staff near Valentine's Day!

How sweet it is to treat our teachers/staff near Valentine’s Day for all the love they show our kids throughout the year! Please sign-up using the Sign Up Genius link below to help the PTO with this teacher appreciation event, and drop off your donations to the LMS Main Office on Tuesday, February 8 by 2 p.m. REMINDER: Due to COVID, please donate store-bought items, not homemade baked items.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d44abaf2aa75-lmspto

LMS vs. LPD Basketball Game on February 4

Who will you cheer for: LMS or LPD? The answer is both, because we’re all ONE community coming together for a bit of fun! Come out and cheer for our combined LMS boys and girls team, our local officers, and spectators who compete in the halftime games. Details below in flyer. Questions can be directed to ktuggle@randolphcollege.edu

Athletic Department News

Basketball Games

Wednesday, January 2th (at home)

Sandusky v. LMS

Girls - 5:30 p.m.

Boys - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 26th (at DMS)

LMS v. DMS

Girls - 5:30 p.m.

Boys - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 (at LCA)

LMS v. LCS

Girls - 5:30 p.m.

Boys - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3rd (RMS)

LMS v. RMS

Girls - 5:30 p.m.

Boys - 6:30 p.m.

Wrestling

City Championship meet is on Friday, January 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. This will be held at Sandusky Middle School.

Spring Sports

Anyone interested in playing a spring sport, which includes boys/girls soccer, boys/girls track and field, or boys tennis need to make sure that they have a physical turned into Coach Turille before Feb 21st. If you played a sport in the fall or winter, those physicals are good for spring. If not, you must have a physical dated after May 1 2021. No physical from last school year will be accepted.

Track and Field

If you are interested in participating in Track and Field, there will be an informational meeting after school on February 7th in Mrs. Parker's room (RM 504). Please plan to have your own ride to pick you up no later than 4pm. IF you have any questions, please email Mrs. Parker at parkersm@lcsedu.net

Band Request

If you have a Linkhorne owned band instrument and your child is no longer in band, please return it to LMS as soon as possible. We will be completing a full inventory of instruments and would like to have all of our Linkhorne Band instruments back so we can complete the inventory. If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Greaney know If you have a Linkhorne owned band instrument and your child is no longer in band, please return it to LMS as soon as possible. We will be completing a full inventory of instruments and would like to have all of our Linkhorne Band instruments back so we can complete the inventory. If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Greaney know at greaneykr@lcsedu.net. Thank you!

From the Counseling Department

Interims

Third quarter interims will be available on Feb 15, 2022 (adjusted date due to snow days). Please keep encouraging your students to give their best effort in all of their classes. While we don’t have any details on summer school yet, remember that this is the path for students who fail core academic courses.

Growth

We continue to see amazing growth in so many of our students. Finding routines and predictable schedules goes a long way to helping students feel confident to work hard. Mental toughness is still a challenge for so many as it is far easier to give up when something feels hard rather than to work hard to find success. Thank you for the work you are doing with your children related to this challenge. Let’s keep calling them to growth with consistency, clear boundaries and expectations and consequences when needed. We are cheering for them and know that you are too!

Congratuations to our Sixth Grade Teaching Team

As of 1/24/22, the sixth grade teachers are in the lead over 7th and 8th grade staff in our quest to use our PBIS Rewards program more effectively. Many staff have really “upped their game” this quarter and we are SUPER excited to see continued positive changes on our campus! Cheer for our staff and students as we all work to use these points to positively reinforce the behaviors we LOVE at LMS! Way to go, 6th grade team!!

Donations Needed

We are restocking our SPOT store and are asking for donations for items that students might be interested in spending their points on. Students earn points for demonstrating LMS’s expected behaviors and enjoy purchasing items from the SPOT store. If you are interested and/or able, please consider donating items. Students love snacks and drinks (limited sugar, please) as well as fun or cute accessories, decor, figits, sports related items, etc. Larger items can be used as raffle items where the students use their points for a chance to win bigger ticket prizes. Ask your student for some great ideas and drop them off in the main office. We would be SO APPRECIATIVE!! If you have questions, reach out to Rene James (jameser@lcsedu.net) or Ayanna Allen (Allenan@lcsedu.net).

Additional Reminders & Updates

Letters are being mailed out to parents/guardians of any student at risk of failing a course for the year.

6th grade students will have the opportunity to attend The Reality Store on February 7th and 8th. Our media center will be converted into a game of “LIFE” and students will be assigned a career and family (assigned randomly) and then have the experience of purchasing life essentials, such as housing, transportation, childcare, entertainment, food and medical care and more. This will jump start our conversations about future planning and prepare us for course scheduling for next year that will happen through Science classes in March.

Tutoring

Remember we have a FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM available for students who have afternoon transportation. Please use the link to access the form to sign up.

Let’s help our kiddos start this semester with attainable goals, good organization, and a predictable time and place to work on homework. Summer school will be required for students who do not pass a core class and retention in their current grade may happen for students who do not show mastery in core subjects. Let’s help them stay ahead!

Food 4 Thought Weekend Food Bags

In past years, weekend food bags have been provided by Food 4 Thought & Park View Community Mission and are once again being offered to families who may have a need for additional food stability on the weekends. Permission forms are available in the main office or by contacting Mr. Carr. Food bags are sent out on Fridays.

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

Cheering for you,

Rene James

Counselor for A - J

Jameser@lcsedu.net

MJ Carr

Counselor for K - Z

Carrmh@lcsedu.net

National Junior Honor Society

Due to the snow days and school cancelations, NJHS acceptance letters will be mailed by Friday, January 28th. We will also be moving the date of the Induction Ceremony and details will be mailed with acceptance letters.

Create a Yearbook Ad To Honor Your Student

8th-grade parents can purchase a tribute ad for their students in this year's yearbook. Limited space is available!
Full Page Ad: $100
1/2 Page Ad: $85
1/4 Page Ad: $45
1/8 Page Ad: $25

Order Your 2021-22 LMS Yearbook here

Use the LMS School Code: 21903

Share photos of your students for the 2021-22 yearbook

You will need the LMS school code: 21903