LMS E-Blast

Take a closer look at our schedule for the year!

Attached is an updated copy of the Student Handbook for LMS.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mtg4GTAlrS9ZU_5Qn8uAy_awA-MqAFnsZJRnk6C4RmE/edit?usp=sharing

Let's help students build a habit of good attendance! Late arrivals to school are being tracked. Students who are tardy to school 3 times in a 9 week period will be issued after school detention. Please help us by getting your students to school on time. They should be in their classrooms by 7:50 a.m. Students who are late because the bus arrives late will not be counted as tardy. Thank you for your help with this!

For attendance notes, please be sure to email notes directly to LMSattendance@lcsedu.net or marinojs@lcsedu.net. Responding to the automated attendance messages will not get your messages to the attendance staff, resulting in unexcused absences. All notes must be received either the day that the student returns, or the following day (by the end of the school day). Thank you!

On May 2, 2023, the School Board approved an update to this year’s school calendar. The last day of school for students (except Bass Elementary) is now Friday, May 26. This moves the last day from June 1.

On May 22nd and 23rd, the ITRT and Technician will begin Chromebook collection through English classes. They will be collecting all Chromebooks and chargers. Students can keep their Chromebook case if they would like and use it for their device next school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Case. Her email is farmeraw@lcsedu.net.

The LMS band is set to perform Thursday 6/1 before the game!

NEWS…

…from the Counseling Department

Registration for 2023-2024 School Year Is OPEN!!

Please complete your student’s registration NOW.

Many of you have already completed your Online Registration (OLR) for the 23-24 school year. If you have not, please consider getting this done here. (Only one application needs to be completed per LCS family.)

Two proofs of residency will be required for all students, new and returning. This can be done as part of Online Registration and uploaded during the process or in person at the student's school.

Valid proof of residency includes:

• Current utility bill (gas, oil, electric, water, cable, landline)

• Rent/mortgage agreement

• Current rent receipts with address on receipt

• Closing papers of home purchased

• City registration of vehicle (The City of Lynchburg requires that vehicles be registered within 30 days of moving to Lynchburg)

A driver’s license is not considered a proof of residency. (More registration information can be found online.)

From Mrs. Miller-Goode, counseling director at ECG….for current 8th grade students and their guardians:

The firm deadline to request student-initiated changes for students' 23-24 course selections is Friday, May 26, 2023 by 2:30 pm. All changes must be submitted through this google form (Request to change 23-24 course selections), which must be completed by the student’s parent/guardian; these requests will be processed in the order of receipt. For interested students, this form must be completed by your parent/guardian granting you permission. This form must be completed from the parent’s email address that is noted in Infinite Campus. All other requests, including email and phone messages, will not be granted.

8th Grade trip to The University of Lynchburg

Will be on Wednesday, May 24 from 9am - 2pm. Signed permission slips must be returned in order for students to attend the trip. Please contact the school counseling department if you have any questions.

Summer Online PE Course

Eighth Grade Students (who will attend EC Glass or Heritage High School next year) have the opportunity to take an ONLINE Summer PE class to get a jump on their high school credits. The cost is $225 and the course runs from June 5 - July 20, 202. Please see the flier at the end of the eblast for information on how to register. There are also forms in the main office.

Summer Camp Opportunities

We have had some organizations reach out to us with flyers and information about various summer camps. If you are interested in career, day, and/or overnight camps for your student, stop by the main office (or send your student) to pick up a flyer. We currently have flyers for:

• Camp Kum-Ba-Yah

• Hat Creek Camp

• Centra Health Career Camps

Important Dates

May 24, 2023 will be our 8th grade College Symposium Day where all 8th graders will visit the University of Lynchburg with the Beacon of Hope initiative.

May 24, 2023 will be EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY at 6:00pm

Please remember to notify all your grandparents and extended family that have made plans to attend…this is a new date!

Eighth grade students must arrive by 5:30 and meet in the health classrooms. Please dress nice.

Please be sure to have your child’s ONLINE REGISTRATION (link is on LCS homepage) for next year completed by June 30th so we can have accurate counts for our planning!

Summer is around the corner and we wish you a restful and fun time while you make positive memories with your families.

Mrs. James

School Counselor A - J

jameser@lcsedu.net

Mr. Carr

School Counselor (K - Z)

carrmh@lcsedu.net

If your student has any medications in the clinic, they will need to be picked up on the last day of school or they will be disposed of per LCS policy. No medications will be kept in the clinic over the Summer. Any medication orders will need to be renewed for the next school year, this includes action plans for any health conditions such as asthma or allergies (see LCS website Parent forms) Thank you for helping me help your student stay healthy while at school. Have a great Summer and I look forward to seeing your student in August.

Football will start Monday July 24th with pre-season workouts from 6:00 PM till 7:30 PM. The team's official start date will be Tuesday August 1st. You must have a VHSL athletic physical dated on or after May 1st 2023. NO physicals dated before this date will be accepted.

ALL SPORTS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:

We will be using Rank One which is an online program that you can find on the LCS website to download all forms necessary to participate in athletics this coming school year 2023-2024. If all forms are not completed your child will be unable to participate in sports. IT is currently working on getting Rank One up and running for next school year. Hopefully it will be up soon and there will be directions included.

Thanks

****Attention all rising 9th graders****

EC Glass Field Hockey begins it preseason training on July 24th- July 28th. Official Season Beings on July 31st. If you are interested in trying out for the team please contact Coach Ahrens at coachahrens.ecg@gmail.com for more details and to get on the mailing list for updates and times. EC Glass Field Hockey is looking for hard working, dedicated players who strive to be the best version of themselves. Come and be a part of something PHENOMENAL!

Website: http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/lms/
Location: 2525 Linkhorne Drive, Lynchburg, VA, USA
Phone: 434-515-5330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMSJaguars/