
The Spark Newsletter
January 6, 2023
Connect With Us
Email: msemmler@lcisd.org
Website: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
Location: 9320 Charger Way, Fulshear, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-5200
Facebook: facebook.com/LeamanJuniorHighSchool
Twitter: @LeamanJH
What to Expect this Week/Month
- Front doors will open at 7:30am. First bell rings at 8:15am. When students arrive on campus before 7:45am they will go to the gym, until they are released to class.
- Students who arrive after the 8:15am bell, will receive a Tardy, unless they have arrived to school on a late bus.
- January 1 - 31 - School Board Recognition Month
- January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 22 - Chinese New Year
The A-G Student of the Week is Alexander Akinboye,
nominated by Mr. Soehnge, Mrs. Kracker, Ms. Goedecker.
Alexander is a great student and wonderful person. He is always picking up trash and helping to make Leaman a wonderful school. - Eric Soehnge
Alexander is a very responsible and conscientious student. He is very organized, follows up with his teacher to make sure he caught up on all assignments. I've seen him stay after class to push in peers chairs or pick up left supplies, so that they can be properly returned. He is a very caring person that goes the extra mile to make sure Leaman is awesome! - Dana Kracker
Every day Alexander helps pick up trash in the hallway and classroom. He really exhibitis what it means to be caring. - Amanda Goedecker
The H-O Student of the Week is Mya Minjares,
nominated by Mr. Startz.
Mya comes to Art everyday prepared to work and is always focused on improving her skillset. She is kind to all others and treats everyone with respect. - Reed Startz
The P-Z Student of the Week is Sezen Unaldilar,
nominated by Mrs. Smith.
Sezy takes responsibility for her learning. She exhibits a positive outlook toward learning new material and greets challenges in a positive way. She is helpful and kind, consistently setting an example of excellence in her behavior inside the classroom and out. - Mrs. Smith
A Note from Mr. Semmler
Happy New Year and Welcome Back,
As a parent, I would be wondering is my student making progress this school year. We have middle of the year map testing happening in all our core classes as well as Benchmark testing that will be occurring in January and February. Please reach out to your classroom teachers to see how your student is doing after receiving results from these assessments.
We also want you to know that your student’s updated first semester report card is online, which is another indication how your student is progressing. Please review this document to ensure your student is making progress this year. Attached below are the directions for you to pull this document from Skyward.
1 - Login to Skyward and Click “Portfolio” in the menu
2 - Click the name of the report card or progress report you would like
3 – Click “View Report” on the pop-up window
4 – It will generate in a new window which you can view or print
Fulshear Storm Dance Team - Dance Camp K-5
Fulshear Storm Dance Team - Dance Camp 6-8
Course Selection Schedule for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students
PBIS Donations
PBIS Expectations & Rewards - PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. One large piece is explaining expectations upfront. Another piece is rewarding students when we see those focused on positive behaviors. 3 campus-wide expectations posters (CLICK HERE) are placed throughout the campus. Teachers will take time during the first day or two to explain these rules in detail and help students understand what they look like. Our campus is also implementing new software (Classcraft) to encourage students to earn rewards and use them in many different ways. Here is a short video on how Classcraft works: https://youtu.be/M2uqd9ZOMaw. Please have your child download the app on their device and log into Classlink on the LCISD webpage (at the top) to start to explore what this is all about. They do NOT need a phone to do this. It can be done on a laptop or computer.
Parents if you are interested in donating to the PBIS school store the following list is a great start. We accept all donations both monetary and items.
We are excited to announce that H-E-B is a proud sponsor of the PBIS Store at Leaman.
If your company would like to sponsor the store, please contact Mr. Kracker, Mr. Gilmore or Ms. Session for more information.
Click here to order donations:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17OLYW1R4K8ZU?ref_=wl_share
Counselor Corner
Below you will find information from the Counselors.
Follow Your Counselors on Twitter
Use the QR Code below or look up the Leaman Counselors on Twitter for awesome counselor news.
Leaman is a Proud CREST Award Winning School for the 2022-2023 School Year
Be the One Survey
If you are interested in giving a shout to a staff member at Leaman click here.
QR Code for the Academic UIL Registration Information
Purchasing a Junior High Only Athletic Pass
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please review attendance procedures for 2022-2023
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/about/attendance-office
From the Nurse's Corner
Nurse Kathleen Boddie - kboddie@lcisd.org
Fax: 832-223-5229
Canvas Information
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Jr High Admin Team
Karl Carlton - Assistant Principal - kcarlton@lcisd.org
Jimitra Granger - 7th Grade Assistant Principal - jimitra.granger@lcisd.org
Derek Getschow - 8th Grade Assistant Principal - derek.getschow@lcisd.org
Leaman Jr High Counselor Team
Torey Gilmore (Alpha H - O) - torey.gilmore@lcisd.org
LaToya Session (Alpha P - Z) - lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez - Counselor's Secretary / Registrar - srodriguez@lcisd.org
Leaman Jr High Support Team
Blair O'Connor - Campus Testing Coordinator/Academic Facilitator - annie.oconnor@lcisd.org
Katie Poland - Librarian - kpoland@lcisd.org
Lynda Morgart - Campus 504 Coordinator/Academic Facilitator - lmorgart@lcisd.org