
LCMS Weekly Newsletter
Friday, September 30, 2022
Dear Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Families,
This week we have observed so many fun things happening around the campus. Mr. Tim Siegel, the founder of Team Luke Hope For Minds Organization, presented to our 8th grade class after they read about Phineas Gage. Mr. Siegel spoke about traumatic brain injuries and overcoming struggles in life. We also came across our back outside teaching area that was used for learning about the Periodic Table of Elements. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Jess McReynolds, Cathy Barnhill, & Tracye McCallister
Mr. Siegel speaking to our 8th Graders
Periodic Table in the Plaza
Elements Breakdown in the Plaza
Friday October 7 - PJ Day
Bring $1 to support our Pirate Pantry and wear your favorite (school appropriate) Pajamas! No blankets, stuffed animals, or slippers please.
NEXT Monday, October 10 - No School
Lubbock Book Festival
Food Delivery Update
Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will 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. Please be sure your student knows they are getting lunch so they can come pick it up in the office.
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Banquet planning and Fundraising for the Class of 2027 has begun! Please join the GroupMe "LCP Class of 2027" to stay informed!
LCMS Spinal Screening
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School will be conducting a spinal screening on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. If not completed on this date, we will complete the screening during that same week.
Screenings are for 8th grade boys and 7th grade girls.
The purpose of a spinal screening is for the early detection of abnormal curves in the spine at the earliest stages. Many times, if caught early, curvature of the spine is mild and requires only observation by a physician. Spinal curvatures can worsen as the child grows and require more aggressive treatment, such as bracing or surgery. Early detection and treatment can prevent the development of a severe spinal deformity which could affect both appearance and health.
The procedure for spinal screening is simple. School nurses will look at your child’s back while he/she stands and then bends forward at the waist (Forward-Bend Test). The following procedure will be used in the spinal screening:
• Girls will be seen separately and individually during the spinal screening.
• Students will wear shorts and t-shirt for the examination.
• In order for the spinal column to be thoroughly inspected by the screener, all students will remove their shirts during the examination.
• We request that girls wear a halter top, tube top, sports bra or a two-piece swim suit top under their shirt for the examination.
Parents will be notified of the spinal screening results only if a professional follow-up is necessary.
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher!
Nominate a special Lubbock-Cooper teacher for the $2,500 Classroom Cash giveaway from Texas Tech Credit Union!
Nominate at texastechfcu.org/classroomcash by September 30!
Upcoming Events
October 1 - LCMS 7th Grade Volleyball Pool Play Tournament
- 7th A Teams - TBD @ Heritage
- 7th B Teams - TBD @ Frenship
October 3 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Atkins
- 7th Grade B - 6:00 @ Monterey
- 7th Grade A - 7:15 @ Monterey
October 3 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Atkins
- 8th Grade B - 6:00 @ Monterey
- 8th Grade A - 7:15 @ Monterey
October 5 - Middle School Cross Country Meet
- 7th & 8th Teams - 5:00 @ Lubbock Cooper
October 5 - LCMS 7th C Team vs. Frenship
- 7th C Team - 5:30 @ Frenship MS
October 6 - LCMS Volleyball Game vs. Cavazos
- 7th B/A Teams - 5:30/6:30 @ LCMS
- 8th B/A Teams - 5:30/6:30 @ Cavazos
October 7 - PJ Day
- Bring $1 to support the Pirate Pantry and wear your favorite PJs!
October 10 - NO SCHOOL
- No School due to Teacher Professional Department
October 11 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. OL Slaton
- 7th Grade B - 5:30 @ LCMS
- 7th Grade A - 6:45 @ LCMS
October 11- LCMS Red Team Tennis vs. Frenship MS
- Red Team - 4:00 @ Frenship HS
October 12 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. OL Slaton
- 8th Grade B - 5:30 @ LCMS
- 8th Grade A - 6:45 @ LCMS
October 13 - LCMS Volleyball Game vs. Evans
- 7th B/A Teams - 5:30/6:30 @ Evans
- 8th B/A Teams - 5:30/6:30 @ LCMS
School Information
We need your help! Please consider helping out with our concessions this year. If you are able to help, please sign up in the link provided. Thank you in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CABAC2DAAFA7-lcms3
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.
Outside Food Delivery - Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will 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. Please be sure your student knows they are getting lunch so they can come pick it up in the office.
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. Replacements are available in the office for $5 each.
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.
Other Organization Information
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.
Communities In Schools (CIS):
Please see the Amazon Wish List that has been created if you would like to donate items to our Pirate Pantry.
FFA Merchandise Link:
Please see this link to purchase merchandise from the FFA.
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Administration Team
Mrs. Jess McReynolds - Principal
Mrs. Cathy Barnhill - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Tracye McCallister - Assistant Principal
Email: LCMSadmin@lcisd.net
Website: lcms.lcisd.net/o/lcms
Location: Lubbock-Cooper Middle School, Texas 493 Loop, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: (806)993-2331