FYI
- Students are allowed inside the building at 7:45 am to wait in the cafeteria where there is supervision. They do not need to stand outside in the cold. All students are allowed to enter the hallway and go to their locker at 8:05 am (8:20 on late start days.)
- For your child's and all students' safety, do not drop off your student in the street, even if the line is backed up. It is safer to drop them off at the curb in the parking lot and then move around.
Parents/Guardians,
We have a large number of students with recurring appointments who check out of school. Due to the large volume, it is more difficult to keep track of attendance without a note each visit. Please ask your provider for a school excuse note each time your child visits a dentist, doctor, orthodontist, counselor, etc. so we can be sure to keep accurate attendance records.
We appreciate your assistance.
- Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School lottery is open for applications now through Friday, January 26th at 2:30 pm. The application can be found at https://www.meridianmedicalartscharter.org/ . There will be two open house nights for prospective students at Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School on January 16th and January 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Lowell Scott Middle School has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This assessment will be administered on Monday, February 12, 2024, to a portion of our current 8th grade which are pre-selected by the NAEP assessment team. If your student has been selected to participate in this assessment, you will receive a notification letter ahead of time with more information. If you have any questions, please contact Brianne Squires at squires.brianne@westada.org, or Jolene Cartwright at cartwright.jolene@westada.org
- Registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin soon! Counselors will begin meeting with grade levels to provide instructions on registration and hand out forms starting the week of February 5th. Students will need to complete registration on both Class Choice, and on the paper form provided to them during that time.
- If your student currently attends Lowell Scott Middle School as an in-district transfer, and you would like to apply for them to continue at LSMS, or to attend Centennial High School next year, please fill out the application as soon as possible! The application can be found at the following link: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/cLzywy
- Counselors will begin running Spring small groups soon! These groups provide support and skill-building for a variety of needs such as anxiety, coping skills, confidence, friendship, etc. If you are interested in your student participating in one of these groups, or have any questions, please reach out to your child's counselor.
- Suicide Prevention (see flyer below) If you or someone you know if in emotional crisis, please call the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline at 988.
8th Grade Celebration and Valentine Rose Sales
We know it is early, but 2nd semester always flies by. We are getting a jump on forming a committee for the 8th grade celebration. This event usually takes place during the last week or two of school. In the past we stayed on campus and brought the party to us, but last year the students were able to go off campus to Urban Air. We need a few dedicated parents to take point on planning this year's celebration and determining location, activities, etc. If you are interested, please email president@lsmspta.org for more details.
The library Valentine fundraiser depends on parent If you would like to help the PTA with their valentine rose sales, please visit this signupgenius link to see dates and times.
The health office does not stock Benadryl. If your child needs Benadryl for their allergies, please send the medication to be stored in the health office.
Nurse Lori Martino
You can also find the link to Activate on our website.
PowerSchool is a great tool for parents to keep track of student grades, attendance, locker and bus assignments, state test scores and more. PowerSchool is also facilitates the connection between parents and school staff. Please make sure your household contact information (email and phone numbers, especially) listed in PowerSchool is always up to date. That will ensure that you receive important communication from the
school and the staff.
This year the medical history and consent forms have been updated in PowerSchool. Please make sure that you update the information and permissions in that online form so your student can receive the appropriate medical attention at school. Students who do not have signed consent in PowerSchool will not receive treatment from the nurse. If you need any assistance accessing PowerSchool, please contact us at 208-350-4060.
Please contact the Registrar, Heather Whitaker, at least one day prior to your student's last day if you will be withdrawing your child. We have a simple form to complete to ensure a smooth transition. Mrs. Whitaker can be reached at 208-350-4060 or whitaker.heather@westada.org
