Laura Bush Middle School

January 15, 2023

IMPORTANT DATES

January 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

School closed

January 17

MAP testing window opens

Wrestling @ Mackenzie

January 18

7th Girls Basketball vs. Heritage

8th Girls Basketball @ Heritage

January 19

7th Boys Basketball @ Heritage

8th Boys Basketball vs. Heritage

January 21

Robotics drone competition @ Frenship

MLK Youth Empowerment Summit

Students from Lubbock-Cooper and other surrounding school districts were able to take part in the Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Empowerment Summit yesterday at Texas Tech University. Students heard from several speakers honoring the life and work of Dr. King.

They also participated in many empowerment activities that included recognizing self strength and potential, managing money, mental health awareness, and female focus in STEM. They were also given guidance in paths to post secondary education including the journey to Medical School and Law School.

Ipad Updates

Please remind your student to update their ipad to IOS 16.2 before Tuesday.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug in iPads to charge (iPads will not update if they are not charged to at least 50%)

2. Go to Settings > General > Software Update

3. Download the latest update

4. Press and hold the Download and Install button

5. Select Download and Install Tonight

6. Tap Agree to Terms and Conditions

7. Verify the following morning that the iPad update is complete

Boston/NYC Trip

The summer trip for those signed up is tentatively scheduled for June 1-5. EF Travel will solidify the dates approximately two months prior to the trip. We will have another parent meeting around this time frame. Please login to your EF Travel account and check your "to-do" list. Additionally, please be on the look out for information on a chocolate candy fundraiser in the near future.

TTU School of Human Sciences

Greetings families of Lubbock,

The Social Influence on Brain and Socioemotional Development (SIBS) Lab at Texas Tech is seeking families to participate in a research study! We are looking for families with at least 2 teenage children, one in 7th or 8th grade, and an older teen within 1-4 years. This study includes a visit to the Texas Tech campus for about 3 hours to complete surveys, games for the teens, and an MRI scan of the younger teen's brain. Due to the magnetic nature of the MRI, exclusions from participation include the younger teen having braces, rods/ screws/other metals/implants in their body, and use of psychiatric medication. Your family will be compensated $100 for participation, as well as receive resources related to furthering your children's education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, as this is a longitudinal study, if your family wants to return to participate next year, your family will receive another $100.

This is a great opportunity to expose your kids to scientific research and get them excited for college while also being involved in the community! Interested and wondering if your family qualifies? Please fill out the screen survey linked below:

https://ttuhumansciences.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WPBXqbufdUeoby

Thank you for your consideration! My research team and I look forward to hearing from you.

Warmly,

Dr. Christy Rogers, Director of the SIBS Lab

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences

Texas Tech University

Yearbook

Click the following link to purchase:

https://yearbookforever.com/schools/laura_bush_middle_school_390678/6H1ziF5xeznlbOsg0RVi71dI

BEST IS THE STANDARD

We have several signs throughout the building that say "Best is the STANDARD." As discussed on the second day of school, this slogan is applicable to every aspect of life. Whether it's studying, competing, helping others, cleaning, behaving positively, or anything else, we want students to do their absolute BEST. If their mindset is "Best is the STANDARD," great things are going to happen!!

REPORTING ABSENCES

If you are using the skyward feature to submit an absence, please go ahead and select the whole day and our attendance clerk will make corrections where needed. This is a slight change from the beginning of the year.

Reporting Absences

Click here to learn how to report absences ahead of time in Skyward.

BUSINESSES TO THE EAST OF LBMS

Some of the businesses directly east of LBMS have asked for help with a few things:

1. Please don't use their lots as a place for student pick-up or drop-off.

2. If your student isn't going to be a paying customer, they do not need to be there for the sake of hanging out or waiting for a ride.

Let's do our part as a Pirate community to help these businesses out.

MRS. BAIRDS - TEACHER ON THE RISE

Mrs Baird's Bread and United Supermarkets have announced the return of the Teachers On The Rise program for the 2022-23 school year.

This student/family nominated program honors three local teachers every month. Teachers have such a tremendous impact on students every day, and these are the stories Mrs. Baird's wants to hear about! Nominate your favorite teacher at www.MrsBTeacher.com!

NO OUTSIDE DELIVERY FOR STUDENT LUNCHES

Parents/Guardians may bring a lunch for their students. Lunches can be dropped off in the front office and students will be allowed to pick-up their food when they are dismissed for lunch.

**Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Favor, Pizza delivery, Chick-Fil-A, etc.) will be allowed to drop off lunches for students.