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The dates below will be the main days of testing and make-up and retake testing will be throughout the month of May as needed or allowed. The dates and times are:

April 26 - Reading ALL levels (Main Testing)

April 27 - Reading overflow or specific testing needs

May 4 - Grade 8 Civics

May 10 - Earth Science, Grades 8 and 7A

May 17 - Math ALL levels (Main Testing)

May 18 - Math overflow or specific testing needs

The Day Before

• Charge chromebooks overnight
• Get plenty of rest

The Morning of Testing

• Bring your chromebook, charger and a pencil or two to school
• Eat a good breakfast
• Leave on time to get to school in time for the beginning of testing

At School on Test Day

• Go to the restroom and get water BEFORE the test begins
• Leave all personal belongings and/or turned off electronics in backpacks in the lockers (cellphones, electronic devices, purses, chromebook cases, etc.)
• Make sure to keep your chromebook and a pencil or two at your assigned desk
• Bring a book (paper copy) to read afterwards

Go Jags!!! We have got this!

We are preparing for our math SOL! Please check-in with your child and ask what topics are being reviewed in class. Be prepared for 5-10 math problems to be assigned for homework, as well. There are many math websites where your child can do more practice. Below is a list of useful places to go for review and/or extra practice to clear up any misunderstandings of a concept. Some of the sites have review for science and English, as well.

Websites:

https://www.virtualnerd.com/

https://www.mathsisfun.com/

https://mrnussbaum.com/math/math-games

https://education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.html

https://www.blooket.com/

THANK YOU for support as we rock and roll to the SOL!

We have new opportunities for parents and family members who want to be involved in the PTO next year! To hear updates from our board members, teachers, and our principal–or to provide feedback or ask questions, please join our upcoming LMS PTO meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm via Google Meet using this link:

https://meet.google.com/asy-qkdj-vxc

Technology is changing fast, and many of us are struggling to stay one step ahead of our kids and learn everything we can about being online. (Not an easy task when most of them know more about it than we do!)

Join LMS PTO for a virtual Family Tech Talk presentation with an Internet safety expert from Trend Micro, who will share the latest trends, give advice on how to help your child use the Internet responsibly, and answer parent questions in a Q&A session. The Zoom event will be on Tuesday, May 10 at 8 p.m. ET.

We hope you all had a wonderful and restful Spring Break and that students are geared up to sprint to the finish line over the next few remaining weeks of this school year.

We want to remind you of a few things:

Power Scholars Academy

Summer School Program is open for registration. If your student is being recommended or required to attend this program, you should receive a phone call or other contact offering to assist you with registration. If you would like IN-PERSON assistance, please come to Linkhorne Elementary School on Wednesday, April 20, between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to receive assistance registering your student(s).

Expunge Forms

Students who have been enrolled in High School Credit Courses, including Spanish, French, Earth Science, Algebra I or Algebra II will be receiving EXPUNGE forms from their teachers to bring home for a parent signature. If you choose to to have the year grade expunged, it will be completely erased from their transcript as if they never took the course. They will need to retake the course at EC Glass if they need that credit. Any SOL that is passed will be "held" in those courses until a credit is earned. These forms (one for each high school credit class) will need to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to LMS before June 30.

College Day

Eighth grade students will participate in College Day and a trip to University of Lynchburg on Tuesday, May 24. Be on the lookout for permission slips to come home in the next few weeks.

Parents, guardians, and grandparents are asked to join as as we celebrate! Linkhorne Middle Schools loves to celebrate our students! Please join us in the cafeteria at the following times to support the growth and success:

7th Grade Students - Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00 a.m.

6th Grade Students - Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m.

On Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. in our large gym, we will celebrate and cheer for our 8th grade students! They will be leaving us and moving on to E.C. Glass High School! Come celebrate with us! More information will be available in May.

We are cheering for you!

Mrs. James for students A-J (jameser@lcsedu.net) and

Mr. Carr for students K-Z (carrmh@lcsedu.net)

A great day has been planned for the 8th graders to skate, play laser tag, and have fun with friends. In order to participate, 8th graders must maintain appropriate behavior and citizenship. From April 18, 2022 through May 12, 2022, students must not receive any referrals resulting in a suspension and/or receive more than two referrals resulting in AIA. In addition, students who owe any obligations, fines, or fees to the school are ineligible to attend until the obligation is paid in full. If students cannot attend after paying, no refunds will be given due to the fact that all money will have been paid to cover admission and transportation.

Cost

The cost of the trip will be $15. This includes transportation, admission to the facility and pizza with a drink for lunch. Payment will be accepted in full or in installments; however, payment in full must be received on or before May 13, 2022.

MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES ONLY FROM APRIL 18 - MAY 13 AT 8:45AM.

Time

Buses will leave LMS promptly at 9:30 am and return to LMS at approximately 2:00 pm.

What to Bring

If students do not wish to have pizza for lunch, please have them bring a packed lunch.

Permission Slips

Students will receive a letter with an attached permission slip. EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY 8:45 a.m. MAY 13.

Contact Information

Please call Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Ashley or Mrs. Plice at 515-5330 with questions regarding the trip or concerns about the cost.

Wednesday, April 20

CoEd Soccer at Dunbar at 5:30 pm

Thursday, April 21

Track at Sandusky at 5:00 pm

Girls Soccer at Appomattox at 5:30 pm

Boys Soccer at Appomattox at 6:30 pm

Friday, April 22

Girls Soccer vs. LCA at City Stadium at 5:30 pm

Please remember that when you are coming to support our sports teams that there are no pets allowed. Should you have a pet during the event, you will be asked to remove the animal from the campus. Animals may not be left in vehicles for any length of time.

There is a sign posted as a reminder and personnel taking the tickets will also be enforcing this expectation.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We will be having spring sessions for field hockey beginning in April. Please see the information below.

Coach Nicki Ahrens

Field Hockey Coach

E.C. Glass High School

coachahrens.ecg@gmail.com

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