LCMS Weekly Newsletter

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for such a fantastic week here at LCMS. Our students have truly excelled, and it's been wonderful to witness their growth and achievements. As we reflect on the successes of this week, I'd like to remind you that our students will be taking their RLA STAAR test this Wednesday. It's an important opportunity for them to showcase their skills and knowledge, and your continued support and encouragement mean a great deal.

Sincerely,

Jess McReynolds, Tracye McCallister, Jeffrey Thompson

Please join me in congratulating our March 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 Grade: Makayla Jefferson & Kase Langlois

7th Grade: Zealyn Davidson & Graham Miller

8th Grade: Addie Austin & Braylon Kemp

This week our Orchestra students participated in the UIL event at the Buddy Holly Center. They received sweepstakes and also received 1’s from all three concert judges! We are very proud of these kids and the work they put into this performance. Also a shout out to Mr. Braly for all of his hard work with our students. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Here are the details you need to know:

• Date: Monday, April 8th, 2024
• Time: 1:25 - 1:45
• Location: LCMS Football Field

We are thrilled to provide this unique learning opportunity for our students. During the event, our faculty will supervise the students and ensure their safety while they observe the eclipse through approved eclipse glasses. Here are some resources for you: TTU Outreach Information on Solar Eclipse in Lubbock. NASA Eclipse Resources If you have any questions or concerns regarding the eclipse viewing event, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Our awesome yearbook class and teacher Mary Castaneda have offered to put together a slideshow for the 8th grade banquet on April 27th.

If you are planning to go to the 8th grade banquet and would like your picture in a slideshow during the banquet, please send the following by Friday April 19th :

· Include your child’s name in the subject line of the email

· Send one baby picture and one current picture to the email below

· Email to: lcmsbabypictures@gmail.com

· Deadline Friday April 19th

This isn't required, it is just for fun. Thanks again to the yearbook class for helping us make this even more memorable!

Tickets are available NOW for the 2024 LCMS 8th Grade Banquet. The Banquet will be held from 7:00-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion. Visit https://lcp.revtrak.net/ms/lcms/8th-grade-banquet-tickets to purchase a ticket for your 8th grader. Please be sure to input your child's name on the form to ensure the attendance list is correct.

Tickets will also be sold for cash payment during lunches on April 4-5th. $25/ticket

The 8th Grade Banquet is a dinner and dance for LCMS 8th grade students (no class awards are presented at this event.) Dress for the event is typically semi-formal, but students dress in a variety of styles! Please keep in mind that this event is open to LCMS 8th grade students only; no guests from other grade levels or other schools are permitted.

If you have any questions about tickets or the event, please reach out to a member of the LCMS 8th Grade Banquet Committee or the LCMS PTO.

The Lubbock-Cooper High School Band Boosters are seeking your support as a Sponsor at our 7th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. 100% of the proceeds of this event go to scholarships for our students. Please

The Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation and First United Bank are pleased to present Aaron Watson with special guest Jenna Paulette on April 11 at Cook's Garage! Serving as the Foundation's premier fundraising event, this annual spring concert has raised more than $1 million to date for Lubbock-Cooper students and teachers!

Order your yearbooks now by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com and entering code: 25361

IMMUNIZATION NEEDED FOR 7TH GRADE

Dear Parent/Guardian;

This letter is to inform you that your child must receive the vaccines listed below prior to entering seventh grade. If your child has already received these vaccines, please send a copy of your child’s current immunization record to kbradshaw@lcisd.net. If your child has not received the vaccines listed below, please make plans for your child to receive these vaccines from a medical provider before the start of the 2024-25 school year.

State law requires immunizations for all public school students. All seventh grade students must have the vaccines listed below prior to their seventh grade year. The immunization record must be validated by a physician or nurse’s signature or a clinic stamp.

• Tdap/Td Booster - one dose required for seventh grade (One dose of Tdap is required if at least five years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.)

• Meningococcal - one dose required for seventh grade

(See full state requirements at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx)

KaLynn Bradshaw, RN, BSN

School Nurse

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.

Saturday, April 6 - LCMS Tennis Doubles Tournament @ TBD

Wednesday, April 10 - STAAR RLA - 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders

Wednesday, April 10 -Thursday, April 11 - LCMS Track Stars Zone Meet - Pirate Stadium @ 5:00 PM

Monday, April 15 - LCMS Tennis vs. Hutchinson MS

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

Tuesday, April 16 - STAAR Science - 8th Graders Only

Tuesday, April 16 - LCMS Track City Championships - Peoples Bank Stadium @ 5:00PM

Tuesday, April 16- LCMS Tennis vs. Hutchinson

• Girls Black Teams - 4:30PM @ LCMS
• Boys Black Teams - 4:30PM @ LCMS

Wednesday, April 17th & 18th - LCMS Dance Showcase - LCHS PAC

Thursday, April 18 - STAAR Social Studies - 8th Graders Only

Thursday, April 18- LCMS Tennis vs. Hutchinson

• Girls White Teams - 4:30PM @ LCMS
• Boys White Teams - 4:30PM @ LCMS

Wednesday, April 24 - STAAR Math - 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders NOT in Algebra I

Thursday, April 25 - LCMS Golf @ TBD - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, April 30 - STAAR Algebra I - 8th Graders in Algebra I ONLY

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.

Student Dress Code - As we return from summer break, please remind your students of our dress code policy. Student Dress Code

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.

• Cases of Bottled waters

• Individually wrapped snacks
• Deodorant (boys and girls)
• Body wash (boys and girls)
• Shampoo/conditioner (boys and girls)
• Laundry soap (small enough to fit in backpack)
• Dish soap
• Toilet paper