
LMS E-Blast
03 April 2023
Welcome Back Jaguar Family!!!
"It May Be Raining Outside But It's Always Sunshine Here In Jaguar Country"
LMS Schedule 2022-2023 School Year
Take a closer look at our schedule for the year!
Student Handbook
Attached is an updated copy of the Student Handbook for LMS.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mtg4GTAlrS9ZU_5Qn8uAy_awA-MqAFnsZJRnk6C4RmE/edit?usp=sharing
Expectations
Tardiness
Let's help students build a habit of good attendance! Late arrivals to school are being tracked. Students who are tardy to school 3 times in a 9 week period will be issued after school detention. Please help us by getting your students to school on time. They should be in their classrooms by 7:50 a.m. Students who are late because the bus arrives late will not be counted as tardy. Thank you for your help with this!
For attendance notes, please be sure to email notes directly to LMSattendance@lcsedu.net or marinojs@lcsedu.net. Responding to the automated attendance messages will not get your messages to the attendance staff, resulting in unexcused absences. All notes must be received either the day that the student returns, or the following day (by the end of the school day). Thank you!
7th Grade Orchestra Assessments
At District Assessment on March 8th at the University of Lynchburg, the 7th Grade Jaguar Orchestra received an overall rating of "Excellent" for their performance. To be noted, they were given a "Superior" rating for their Sight-Reading capabilities (which is another component to how they average out the scores).
Here they are performing one of the pieces at District Assessment called Burst!
8th Grade Orchestra Assessments
At District Assessment on March 8th at the University of Lynchburg, the 8th Grade Jaguar Orchestra received a unanimous rating of "Superior" for their performance! This is the highest rating an ensemble can receive at District Assessment. They were also the only middle school ensemble to perform at a Grade Level 3 and receive a Superior rating in the District! Here they are performing the "Jig" from Themes from St. Paul's Suite (and without a conductor! ). Bravo!
SciFest Poetry
Linkhorne has TWO finalists in the SciFest Poetry Contest...
Sara El-Ahdab (6th Grade) submitted "The Life Cycle of Our Cells"
Mila Lisette Boyd (8th grade) submitted "This Beautiful Sight"
Counseling News
NEWS…
…from the Counseling Department
Important Dates:
MARCH 22 and 23 - ECG Counselors were here to assist 8th graders in selecting their course selections for next year. If your student was absent, LMS counselors will be working with them next week to make up the requests. PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN your child’s form (all grades) and return them to the counselors.
March 23 Report card AND letters about PETAL summer school and Power Scholars Academy (summer school) were sent home with students. Please check to see if your student received a flier with their report cards. If your child received a flier, that is your invitation to SIGN THEM UP using the information on the back of the form. Students failing a core content class (for the year) are EXPECTED/REQUIRED to attend summer school.
March 28 8th grade students will be piloting a new combined Reading + Writing (1 day) SOL test. Please be sure they are on time for school and ready to test.
May 19, 2023 will be the 8th grade class trip to Kings Dominion (More information to come; some restrictions apply)
May 24, 2023 will be our 8th grade College Symposium Day where all 8th graders will visit the University of Lynchburg with the Beacon of Hope initiative.
May 31, 2023 will be the Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony in the evening. (Exact time TBD).
Awards ceremonies for 6th and 7th grade students will be during the school day during the final week of school but exact dates and times have not yet been set. Keep watching for these updates.
Please be sure to SIGN your student’s course selection form for next year. They need to return these forms to their science teacher or their counselor ASAP.
Testing:
8th graders - Pilot of a new proposed (1 day) combination of reading and writing SOL will occur on Tuesday, March 28.
More testing is just around the corner. Please encourage your student to continue to work hard in their classes as they prepare for our end of the year and end of course assessments.
Virginia Wizard interest and skills inventories
All 7th grade students were able to work with their counselors on Virginia Wizard during the past few weeks. Ask them to show you their account online and take a peek at some of the academic and career assessments that help direct them to a career cluster that may match their interests and values. This site is full of great activities and information that is specific to Virginia. Your 7th grade student will receive a username and login and can access this site at any time. VaWizard
Ongoing….
Kids Haven is a small group program offered here at LMS for students who have experienced the loss through death of a family member. Mrs. James and Mr. Carr have permission letters that must be signed by a parent or guardian in order for students to join this group. Please call or email us if you would like to have one shared with your student. The group facilitators will meet with students in a small group format 1 - 2 times per month and are especially trained for grief work. This is a wonderful organization and they offer many other supports and resources in the community as well. Please take a look here Kids Haven Lynchburg
Virginia Tech Talent Search. Once again, LMS is partnering with TRIO/VT Talent Search Program. This is a fabulous opportunity for any 7th and 8th grade LMS student to join a mentoring program with a goal of preparing to consider attending college. The VT Group will be at LMS once per month to offer some fun and helpful activities and also provides field trips (mostly on Saturdays) and even opportunities to visit Virginia Tech’s campus and experience college life. The program is especially designed for first generation college students and those who may need help accessing financial assistance. Students who are accepted into this program remain with it through high school graduation and learn and experience a wide variety of things along the way. Access the links below for more information and ask Mrs. James and Mr. Carr for an application!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHD9rafIGRc
Food Bags Available If you are interested in your student bringing home a weekend food bag each Friday, please fill out a form that can be picked up in the main office or contact Mr. Carr.
Happy February!!
Mrs. James
School Counselor A - J
Mr. Carr
School Counselor (K - Z)
Tips From the Nurse
Yearbook Sales
The last day to order books online is May 6 and are $25.00. Books are first come first served, once we sell our contracted 201 copies, no more will be available.
Personalized books can be ordered until April 7 and are $30.00
8th grade ads are being sold until April 7.
Full Page Ads are $100
Half Page Ads are $85
Quarter Page Ads $45.00
Eighth Page Ads $25.00
Books, personalizations, and ads can be purchased online at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ with school code 21903.
LMS Athletics
GAMES:
Soccer:
-04/03 vs Dunbar @Home 5:30 Girls 6:45 Boys
-04/05 vs Sandusky @Away 5:30 Girls 6:45 Boys
-04/06 vs Forest @Away 4:30 GIRLS ONLY
Track:
-04/04 vs Rustburg, Sandusky, Appomattox @Appomattox 5:30
REMEMBER-
All athletes must have all forms turned in before they will be able to play. Forms include, Emergency medical, concussion, code of conduct and Athletic Handbook signed by both parent and athlete. Thanks!
If your child is participating in any sports here at Linkhorne Middle School, please know that their coach is their BIGGEST fan! If they are having any challenges while on the team, please encourage them to speak with their coach. If they have spoken to their coach and you as the parent still feel that there is an issue, please schedule a time to meet with them. Game day is not an appropriate time to talk with the coach about your concerns, however, please feel free to call LMS to schedule a time. If there are still issues that you have, you can then meet with the Athletic Director, Mr. Randy Turille, or the Assistant Principal over Athletics, Mr. Mike Thompson.
Here is Jaguar Country we LOVE to see student athletes play! We also are encouraging them to learn how to advocate for themselves by appropriately voicing any concerns that they may have while engaging in their sport!
Go Jaguars!
Field Hockey Tryouts
****Attention all rising 9th graders****
EC Glass Field Hockey begins it preseason training on July 24th- July 28th. Official Season Beings on July 31st. If you are interested in trying out for the team please contact Coach Ahrens at coachahrens.ecg@gmail.com for more details and to get on the mailing list for updates and times. EC Glass Field Hockey is looking for hard working, dedicated players who strive to be the best version of themselves. Come and be a part of something PHENOMENAL!
Cheerleading Interest Meeting
Field Hockey Club
Coach Ahrens will be coming during lunch periods for sign ups and to answer any questions you may have.
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/