LCMS Weekly Newsletter

This week I found some pretty neat projects set up in the library. One is the finished piece of the robotics classes with the rolling bridge that is operated by a machine. The other project depicts an element in a creative way. These are just a few of the things students have been working on with their teachers. We have some very creative students that I am proud to say are LCMS Pirates!

Next week is Red Ribbon Week with the dress up theme days below. I hope you all have a great weekend!

Jess McReynolds, Cathy Barnhill, & Tracye McCallister

Each month students are chosen for showing the characteristics of what it means to be a Pirate. Please join us in congratulating our Pirates of the Month of October.

6th Grade Students - Corbin Wall & Lainey Liviningston

7th Grade Students - Jayden Guevara & Riley Burrell

8th Grade Students - Kaden Owen & London Molina

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Ellis, our office secretary, for being selected to be our September Staff Member of the Month! She is always willing to help out in any way she can. Her kindness and compassion for students and staff does not go unnoticed. Congratulations Ms. Ellis!

Congratulations to Mrs. Ochoa, our ESL teacher, as she has been selected by her colleagues as the October Staff Member of the Month! She always has a smile on her face and is quick to greet everyone each day with such an amazing attitude. Her passion for helping students shows in the progress they make in their classrooms. Congratulations Ms. Ochoa!

We had a 5 kids make the region choir this weekend, they will participate in the Region 16 Clinic and Concert at Coronado High School on Saturday, November 5th. I'm proud of these kids and their accomplishments.

Camille Warren - Soprano 1

Emily Begley - Soprano 2

Nathan Watson - Tenor 2

Kaden Owen - Bass

Koleson Berg - Bass

Mr. Cole

It is with great pride that I share with you the results from this weekends auditions for Region Orchestra:

Symphony Orchestra:

Violin I - Karaline Field

Violin Alternate - Giselle Garcia

Viola Alternate - Leo Coyne

String Orchestra:

Violin I - Rilynn Stark

Viola - Amarya Deleon

Bass Alternate - Baylea Hindman

Thank you to all who spent many hours practicing and to all those who supported us along the way. I am so very proud of our Pirate Orchestra students!!!

Ms. Simmons

Monday: wear sneakers to not let substance use "sneak" up on you.

Tuesday: wear neon colors to show that your future is too bright to do drugs

Wednesday: Wear mismatched socks to show you won't get mixed up in drugs

Thursday: dress like you're going camping to say "take a hike" to drugs

Friday: wear red to show that you pledge to be drug free

Students may opt to wear Halloween costumes to school on Monday October 31st only.

School rules regarding dress code must be followed:

• No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no hats or hoods, no bare midriffs, bare shoulders, or low necklines.
• Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or are derogatory, disrespectful or depict violence (no blood, guts or gore).

ALL costume preparations to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).

No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).

Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costume should check with the front office prior to wearing the costume to school.

Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.

PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your student adheres to these guidelines.

Thank You,

Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Staff

Wednesday November 9 - More information to come!

Fundraiser for 8th Grade Banquet

Banquet planning and Fundraising for the Class of 2027 has begun! Please join the GroupMe "LCP Class of 2027" to stay informed!

Please see the information below. You can also access this document electronically by clicking here.

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.

October 22 - Middle School Tennis Singles Tournament

• Time and Place: TBA

October 24 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Frenship - *Pep Rally day!

• 7th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 7th A Team - 6:45 @ LCMS

October 25 - LCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Frenship

• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS
• 8th A Team - 6:45 @ LCMS

October 26 - LCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Terra Vista

• 7th C Team - 5:30 @ LCMS

October 27-29 - LCMS Volleyball End of Year Tournament

• 7th A Team - TBA @ Irons/Evans
• 8th A Team - TBA @ Frenship 9th grade campus

October 29 - Middle School Tennis Doubles Tournament

• Time and Place: TBA

October 31 - LCMS Football Stripes Division

• 7th grade - TBA

November 1 - MS Football Championship Series

• 8th grade - TBA

November 9 - LCMS Girls Basketball vs. Talkington

• 7th B Team - 6:30 @ LCMS back gym
• 7th A Team - 5:30 @ LCMS front gym
• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCMS back gym
• 8th A Team - 6:30 @ LCMS front gym

November 10 - LCMS Boys Basketball vs. LBMS

• 7th B Team - 6:30 @ LCHS Practice A
• 7th A Team - 5:30 @ LCHS Main
• 8th B Team - 5:30 @ LCHS Practice A
• 8th A Team - 6:30 @ LCHS Main

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.

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.

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.

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