
The Spark Newsletter
August 21, 2022
Connect With Us
Email: msemmler@lcisd.org
Website: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
Location: 9320 Charger Way, Fulshear, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-5200
Facebook: facebook.com/LeamanJuniorHighSchool
Twitter: @LeamanJH
WELCOME TO LEAMAN JR HIGH
- First Day of School: August 22, 2022 * 8:15am - 3:40p
- Doors open at 7:30am
A note from Mr. Semmler
1) 1st Day Schedules - Although you can see a schedule on your phone in Skyward Family Access, we still have a process for Monday that requires a student to pick up a paper schedule. This ensures if any changes were made, kids are in the right location and not following a print-off or screenshot that may be old. 7th-grade students will go to the SMALL GYM and pick up a PURPLE schedule. 8th grade students will go to the LARGE GYM and pick up an ORANGE schedule. Doors will open at 7:30 AM each day. We will open them at 7:15 AM on the first day only. This allows people to get in and out earlier and help with traffic on the first day. Parents can walk their students to the front door, but we don't allow them to walk the student to the gym or to class. We have staff throughout the building wearing Black Polos so our students know who works at Leaman and who can help them. We promise to take great care of your kids.
2) Traffic - I am embedding 4 maps into this e-mail blast to help communicate how traffic is expected to run. Map #1 - Morning Dropoff Map is a map of Leaman Junior High for MORNING DISMISSAL. You have 3 different rows to pull down and drop off your children to save time. You do not need to go in the largest loop only. Map #2 - Afternoon Dismissal Map is a detailed map of AFTERNOON DISMISSAL. Notice that nobody can come through the side gate while our cars are leaving other than a bus. We will have security at the gate to stop people from going to the back of the school. Also, notice that we need everyone to stay in one large loop, or park in the outer lot and wait. That way, we can keep the line moving quickly and hopefully have everyone out of here by 4:00 PM. Map #3 - Afternoon Dismissal with Flow to Surrounding Areas is a map showing you that we encourage all cars to exit to the NORTH of our property and avoid coming back down the road to the light. You will get back to FM 1093 quicker doing this than coming back down Charger Way.
3) Dress Code Guidance - (https://youtu.be/tL0sHHFyTxI) This video was created by Mr. Semmler along with some of our student actors from last year and gives guidance for parents and students on how to dress at school to avoid getting into any trouble. Although it says "Once this video is played, there are no warnings", we do give warnings on the first day or two of school. But, if you can watch this video with your child prior to the first day, our dress code will be way more consistent across the campus and we can focus on learning on the first day. If you have ANY dress code questions, please contact your grade level Assistant Principal. (Jimitra Granger - 7th Grade - jimitra.granger@lcisd.org) OR (Derek Getschow - 8th Grade - derek.getschow@lcisd.org).
4) Cell Phone/Headphone Policy Change - In an effort to increase your child's engagement with this school year, it has been decided by our Campus PBIS team and our Campus Leadership team that cell phones and headphones will not be allowed in the hallways. This change should promote student-to-student conversations, decrease tardiness, and reduce the misuse of social media. Students will be allowed to use their phones and headphones during lunches, but not in hallways, and not in classrooms unless teachers are using it for instruction.
5) PBIS Expectations & Rewards - PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. One large piece is explaining expectations upfront. Another piece is rewarding students when we see those focused on positive behaviors. 3 campus-wide expectations posters (CLICK HERE) are placed throughout the campus. Teachers will take time during the first day or two to explain these rules in detail and help students understand what they look like. Our campus is also implementing new software (Classcraft) to encourage students to earn rewards and use them in many different ways. Here is a short video on how Classcraft works: https://youtu.be/M2uqd9ZOMaw. Please have your child download the app on their device and log into Classlink on the LCISD webpage (at the top) to start to explore what this is all about. They do NOT need a phone to do this. It can be done on a laptop or computer.
6) Schedule Change Requests - All schedule changes must come from a parent/guardian e-mail account. We have received numerous student e-mails that we cannot address. In the e-mail please specifically note what class you would like to DROP and what you are requesting to ADD. E-mail is best for tracking, but you can call as well. Contact the counselor who takes care of your child's last name. Kevin Kracker (A-G), Torey Gilmore (H-O), and LaToya Session (P-Z). Their e-mail information is listed here: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/about/counselor's-corner.
LEAMAN FOOTBALL
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VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS:
8th Grade AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 26, 2022 4:00-5:30pm
7th Grade AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 26, 2022 6:30-8:00am
*** In order to participate in volleyball tryouts, please click on the link below and fill out our registration form. Our coaching staff needs to plan for an accurate and safe tryout for everyone.***
CLICK HERE *****Volleyball Tryout Registration****
- Each athlete must have a complete athletic physical on file. (**See Requirements Below**)
- Athletes must attend ALL 3 days of tryouts; it is not a 1-day tryout.
- Appropriate clothing will be expected (Leaman colors preferred - purple, black, white, or gray). Athletic shirt, shorts, and athletic shoes are required.
- Athletes making the volleyball team will be notified on August 26th. A and B teams WILL NOT be announced until at least Aug 31st.
Questions? 8th Grade: Coach Smith - nsmith@lcisd.org or (832) 223-5260
7th Grade: Coach Gray - ashley.gray@lcisd.org or (832) 223-5260
Follow us on Twitter! @DLJHLadyCharger
Leaman Jr High Spirit Store
Direct link for ordering: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZscSfVgtLE
Ordering due by August 29th.
Information Regarding School Lunches for 2022-2023
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please review attendance procedures for 2022-2023
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/about/attendance-office
Smart Tag Information
SMART Tag Replacement: If a student has lost or misplaced their Smart Tag - please visit the attendance office for a replacement. Each replacement cost $5.00each.
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Attention 8th graders: Registration is now open for the upcoming 8th grade spring break trip! This year we will travel to New York City and Washington DC. Don't miss this amazing trip!
The Parent Informational Meeting for those not already registered will be held online on Zoom on Wednesday September 7, 2022. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm.
Students will travel March 10-14, 2023. The current Student price of the trip is $2,748. Students can register for $99 and pay off the trip monthly. Those who register within 48 hours of the September 7th meeting will receive a $100 discount. The price of the trip includes airfare, hotel, food, ground transportation, professional tour guide, admission fees, nighttime security, etc.
Students will visit the following places in New York City: Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Ellis Island, Wall Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue for shopping, China Town, Little Italy, Empire State Building, and much more!
In Washington DC students will visit the Lincoln Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, White House, U.S. Capitol, Vietnam Memorial, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, Natural History Museum, Mount Vernon, and much more.
Link for the Zoom Meeting: Zoom Link for Parent Meeting
Link for the Leaman JH Trip Web Page: Leaman JH Web Page
The chaperones for the trip are Coach Walters, Ms. Miller, and Mr. Rhoades. Please see any of us for more information!
And don't forget-Parents are invited too!
Charger Gridiron Gang
Recruiting all 2nd - 6th graders! *Varsity player/buddy program *60 kid maximum (first come basis) *$50 to participate (use QR to register)
The CHARGER GRIDIRON GANG includes:- ONE Varsity Player/Buddy pairing for the season- ONE GAME honoring the Charger Gridiron Gang. For this game, they will receive free admission, have the opportunity to run out of the blow-up and down to the end zone with their player, then stand with their player for the national anthem. The gridiron gang can then stay and cheer for our varsity chargers from a special section in the stands.- T-SHIRT- RALLY TOWEL
From the Nurse's Corner
Nurse Kathleen Boddie - kboddie@lcisd.org
Fax: 832-223-5230
Canvas Information
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Jr High Admin Team
Karl Carlton - Assistant Principal - kcarlton@lcisd.org
Jimitra Granger - 7th Grade Assistant Principal - jimitra.granger@lcisd.org
Derek Getschow - 8th Grade Assistant Principal - derek.getschow@lcisd.org
Leaman Jr High Counselor Team
Torey Gilmore (Alpha H - O) torey.gilmore@lcisd.org
LaToya Session (Alpha P - Z) lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez - Counselor's Secretary / Registrar srodriguez@lcisd.org