LMS e-blast
14 October 2020
Yearbooks have finally arrived!
PTO News
Our LMS PTO leadership did not get to meet you in-person or collect your contact information since back-to-school events looked different this year, but we are eager to connect with you...even if only via email or Zoom at the moment. Please fill out the short form below for PTO communications and volunteer opportunities!
Please save the date now for our next meeting on Monday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
News from the Counseling Department:
THIS WEEK’S
TOP STORIES
6th Graders, We are so excited to see those of you coming back into our building!!
Unity Day
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Wear and share orange to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to showing that you believe that all youth should be safe from bullying? Come together in one giant ORANGE message of hope and support, WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE to color our nation, and even the world, visibly showing that our society believes that no child should ever experience bullying.
Although National Unity Day is only scheduled for October 21st, at LMS we will recognize Unity Day on both Wed., Oct. 21st and Thurs., Oct. 22nd. So, all LMS 6th grade students who wear ORANGE to school on October 21st or October 22nd will receive a Unity Day gift at morning check-in.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Every October, schools and organizations across the country join STOMP Out Bullying™ in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal: encourage schools, communities and organizations to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying and put an end to hatred and racism by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of all forms of bullying on all children of all ages. Stay tuned for LMS Bullying Prevention activities throughout the month of October.
TECHNOLOGY
Who do I contact if my student needs technical assistance? LCS Student Tech Assistance
LMS INFORMATION
Where can I find information specific to LMS?
LMS Counseling Department Website
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Expert Recommended Resources to Help Teens and Young Adults Navigate Life's Challenges
Community Programs and Links
Virginia Tech Talent Search - Talent Search is committed to removing barriers to social and economic equality by supporting students in achieving their educational goals. Participants will be equipped with the necessary resources and skills which will enable them to: successfully meet the challenges of the 21st Century by gaining the academic, social and technological skills necessary for acceptance to college, make sound career decisions, and pursue lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to improve their quality of life and to contribute to their communities and society as a whole. If you would like more information about this program or to apply, please follow the link: Talent Search.
Join the Academy online this fall for free art, food, and fun! Academy Fall Programs.
Kids’ Haven - Grieving children may have increased anxiety with Covid-19. Please find tips from the National Association of School Psychologists on how to talk with your children about Covid-19. Peer-to-Peer Support is critical to the mental health of families. As a non-profit organization committed to serving grieving children, Kids’ Haven recognizes the effects on families mentally, emotionally and financially. The Kids’ Haven 2020/2021 Group Nights and school groups will resume virtually in September. If you would like to know more, visit Kids' Haven or email LaShanta Smith at programs@kidshavenlynchburg.org or call (434) 845 4072.
Social and Emotional Learning at LMS
We are excited to have students back in the building this week and are doing everything we can to welcome them and make them feel safe and comfortable. We are also excited to continue to find ways to connect with students who are still learning at home.
One of the things that will continue to be the same for both remote and hybrid learners is an emphasis during Homeroom classes on topics related to Social and Emotional Learning. Our SEL focus is so important these days as we help students develop personal competencies needed to be successful.
Our focus this week is on Developing a Positive Attitude, Being Accountable, and Handling Stress. We invite you to extend these conversations with your students at home.
For more information on SEL or on the lessons we are using, visit CASEL.org and OvercomingObstacles.org
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Rene James
Counselor for students: A-M
Laura Casler
Counselor for students: N-Z
LMS Counseling Department: 515-5332
21st CCLC/ P.A.W.S. Program
The afterschool program will resume virtually on October 27th, 2020. Please complete the attached application if you are interested in your student being in the afterschool program. During the second nine weeks we will offer the following programs: KIC (Kids in College); Iron Lives, Inc.; Heart & Sole; and Tutoring/Academic support. If you have any questions you may contact Mrs. Allen, allenan@lcsedu.net or 434 515 5330.
National Junior Honor Society
Athletics Department
Please make sure you are checking the LMS website for the Covid training for athletes. If you go to athletics and the drop-down menu comes up click on forms and you will see all the forms that you need including the Covid 19. Covid 19 training is on google sheets with a form that your athlete needs to fill out as they go. There are also all the forms that you need to be able to participate in athletics this school year.
Basketball will start Monday, October 19th for both boys and girls interested in trying out for basketball. On Monday from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm both programs will be in front of the school for you to drive by and drop off your physicals and any other paperwork you have completed. Coaches will be there to introduce themselves and also get some information from parents as we try and figure out what is best for our basketball players with practice times and transportation. PLEASE stop by on Monday so we can be successful in moving forward. The rest of the week's practice times for Tuesday through Thursday for boys will be 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm and for the girls 6:15 pm -7:15 pm.
From the Nurse's Clinic
Linkhorne Middle School
Website: http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/lms/
Location: 2525 Linkhorne Drive, Lynchburg, VA, USA
Phone: 434-515-5330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMSJaguars/