LMS e-blast

10 March 2021

PTO News

Thank you to all the families and teachers who ordered from Jersey Mike’s last night in support of LMS PTO. It was so great to see so many familiar faces – even as we stuffed ours while waving from afar!

The PTO will have board positions to fill for the next school year – and we would LOVE for you to join us! This is a great way to get involved in your child's education and feel good about contributing with as much, or as little, time as you wish. Please contact Keeley Tuggle at ktuggle@randolphcollege.edu to discuss what position might be a good fit for you. Your child's middle school years will fly by - now is the time to get involved!

Breakfast with the Superintendent

Please register here: Breakfast with the Superintendent Registration Form

or watch here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynchburgCitySchools

Questions: Contact Jodi Gillette at gillettejk@lcsedu.net

News from the Counseling Department

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES

Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2020

Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents and their kids thrive.

For a lot of families, parenting has never been harder than it was this year. Many have been struggling for months trying to provide child care and schooling at home while simultaneously working either alongside their children or as essential workers in the community, if they haven’t already lost their jobs.

The theme that emerges across our favorite parenting books of the year is how important connection and communication are. Whether it’s sensory communication between parents and babies during co-sleeping, conversations parents have with their young sons entering puberty, or talking about scary news, one major key to children’s social and emotional well-being is warm, open parent-child communication.

These 2020 books offer science-based practical tips and sample scripts to help you communicate better with your children, build closer relationships, and set them up for happiness and resilience in life.

2020 Favorite Books

Preparing for School Year 2021-22

6th-grade hybrid students will be bringing home their 2021-2022 Course Selection Forms for review and to be signed by a parent. If you have questions about your student’s classes for next year, please contact Mrs. James or Mrs. Casler.

Remote students will be receiving their Course Selection Forms in the mail. Students will need to choose an elective for the next school year, sign and return the form to LMS.

COVID-19 Impacted Assistance

If your household is behind on rent, mortgage, or utility payments because you lost income due to COVID-19, contact:

Interfaith Outreach: 434-846-6098

LynCAG: 434-455-1601

TECHNOLOGY

Who do I contact if my student needs technical assistance? LCS Student Tech Assistance

LMS INFORMATION

PAWS Program - After School and Weekend Tutoring

Our 21st Century Program is offering virtual tutoring/academic support as one of our programs this year. We will be providing support during evening and weekend hours to help working families. Our program hours will be Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30pm and 6:00-8:00pm as well as Saturdays 12:00-2:00pm. Please complete this application if you would like your student to participate: PAWS Tutoring Program

Where can I find information specific to LMS?

LMS Website

LMS Counseling Department Website

Mrs. Casler's Virtual Office

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Resource Folder

Greater Good Magazine

VA is for Learners

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Resource Folder

Community Programs and Links

InvestIN - Immersive Career Experiences for ages 12-18. Work alongside professionals from some of the world’s most desirable careers. 40,000 + students from 80 countries have chosen an InvestIn experience. Their programs aim to create the ‘ultimate work experience’ for students and their purpose is to give them the knowledge, experience, advantage and network they need to have a head-start in their dream career. They offer experiences in: Architecture, Art, Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, International Development, Investment Banking, Journalism, Law, Management Consulting, Marketing, Medicine, Music, Politics, Psychology, Publishing & Veterinary Science. They offer multiple online internship opportunities. Invest IN

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth - CTY is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students around the world. Talent Search is the gateway to CTY. It's an advanced assessment that will help identify your child's strengths. Receiving a qualifying score can earn your student the opportunity to enroll in summer and online programs. Apply to CTY using the Talent Search application form if you want to test for eligibility. Talent Search

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Rene James

Counselor for students: A-M

jameser@lcsedu.net

Laura Casler

Counselor for students: N-Z

caslerlr@lcsedu.net

LMS Counseling Department: 515-5332

This week in SEL/Homeroom

This week in Homeroom: This week we have continued conversations about making positive choices and how peer pressure can impact us in positive and negative ways.

For further conversations with your student: Talk with your student about what it might look like to be a positive leader and a positive follower. In what kinds of scenarios might these roles be important? Discuss that most people who are successful in life don’t let negative people pull them down, and surround themselves with positive influences.

Can you help? Just answer a quick question below that helps connect us from home to school? Participants will be entered into a drawing for a family gift each quarter. Family Connection Question

2020-2021 Yearbook Ordering Information

These are the days your teen will want to remember forever. Help make the year unforgettable by purchasing a 2020-2021 LMS Yearbook.

For only $25.00, your kid will have a book that will be enjoyed now and 20, 30 or even 50 years from now. You also can make the yearbook extra special by purchasing custom name stamping on the cover for $5.00.

Yearbook order forms were sent home with hybrid students last week. But, you can buy online with a credit or debit card at ybpay.lifetouch.com and using the Yearbook Code 8627921. You can also pay using MySchoolBucks (search for LMS Yearbook). Order now, so your student won’t miss out when the yearbooks are distributed at the end of the year! The final day to order is March 29, 2021.

Limited extra copies will be ordered and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis!

As an adult, you know how important school memories become, especially with the historic year we’re having. Don’t let your child’s memories fade; make sure they get a yearbook!

Please contact me if you have any questions!

Kristen Williams: williamskf@lcsedu.net

Yearbook Adviser

Linkhorne Middle School

Athletics Department

Football will play at Home on Monday, March 15th against Altavista. The game time is at 5:30. We will allow fans in the game but it will be capped at 150 due to spacing. There will be markings around the field where you and your family only may stand during the game.

The team will practice this week Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:45 till 5:00.

Volleyball will play at Home tomorrow vs Monelison game time is 5:30. Only one parent for each athlete can attend.

Cross Country meets have been moved from Wednesday to Tuesday. March 16, 23, and 30th. All meets start at 5:00.

Girls Tennis- I am working hard to try and find some matches for the girls. It seems most schools are not having it this year or they have already played in the Fall. I promise I will continue to work on getting some matches for the girls.

Boys Tennis Update:

Any boy interested in trying out for the Boys Tennis Team, please email Coach Sykes your name and email, or sign the sheet posted outside of room 406. You must have a current physical. If you have any questions or concerns please Coach Sykes know.