
LCMS Weekly Update
Friday, April 21, 2023
Dear Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Families,
Next week we will begin STAAR testing! Please make sure your students’ get great rest, a balanced breakfast in the morning and that their iPad is charged and ready to go! We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Jess McReynolds, Cathy Barnhill, & Tracye McCallister
Spring Singles Tennis Tournament Results
A big CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Tennis Players in the Spring Tournament! Way to go!!
Medalists for singles tournament:
1st Place
Reed Chisholm- 8th A Boys
Ana Torres- 7th C Girls
2nd Place
Riverson Sawyer - 8th A Girls
Taia Langlois - 7th A Girls
Cannon Miller - 7th B Girls
3rd Place
Consolation Champion (3rd Place)
Ambree Howe 7th C Girls
4th Place
Penelope Speigel- 7th C Girls
8th Grade A Boys
- Reed Chisholm- 1st Place
- Isaac Ortiz- Round of 16
- Brayden Scoggin- Quarter Finals (Knocked out by Reed)
- Mack Hall - Round of 16
8th Grade A Girls
- Riverson Sawyer- 2nd Place
- Lily McClellan- Consolation Quarter Finals
- Emily Todd- Consolation Semi-Finals
7th Grade A Boys
- Grant Dallas- Round of 16
- Knox Strickland - Quarter Finals
- Sawyer Mulkey - Consolation Quarter Finals
7th Grade B Boys
- Caden Smith - Quarter Finals
- Gage Lloyd - Consolation Semi-Finals
- Cayden Cornelsen - Round of 16
- Kingston Dannheim - Round of 16
- Ben Phillips - Consolation Semi-Finals
7th Grade C Boys
- Zaine Lundberg - Quarter Finals
- Matthew Luna -Quarter Finals
7th Grade A Girls
- Taia Langlois - 2nd Place
- Camille Warren - Quarter Finals
- Ryan King- Quarter Finals
7th Grade B Girls
- Hana Zeitouni - Consolation Champion
- Dani Martinez - Quarter Finals
- Cannon Miller - 2nd Place
- Meredith Miller - Quarter Finals
7th Grade C Girls
- Zoe Bartley - Quarter Finals (knocked out by Ana)
- Ana Torres - 1st Place
- Ambree Howe - Consolation Champion
- Carla Martinez - Semi-Finals (knocked out by Ana)
- Aubyn Bishop - Semi-Finals
- Stephanie Medina - Round of 16
- Penelope Speigel - Consolation Championship (Lost to Ambree 6-4)
STAAR Testing!
It’s that time of year again! STAAR Testing! The testing schedule will be as follows:
- Tuesday, April 25 - RLA Testing All Grades
- Tuesday, May 2 - 8th Grade Science Testing
- Thursday, May 4 - 8th Grade Social Studies Testing
- Tuesday, May 9 - Math Testing All Grades except 8th Grade Algebra I students
- Wednesday, May 10 - 8th Grade Algebra I Testing
Technology Equipment Costs
Technology turn-in is quickly approaching! Here is the cost breakdown for technology equipment that is lost or broken.
Physical Requirements for next year
As we near the end of the school year, remember that all students planning to participate in 6th grade pre-athletics, all 7th-12th grade athletes, and all 9th-12th grade marching band members MUST have a new physical on file to participate in these activities in the 2023-24 school year! Physicals must be dated after April 1, 2023 to be valid for the 2023-24 school year. If you have questions, please email iwimberly@lcisd.net.
PuraVida Bracelets Sale
We still have lots of the PuraVida bracelets left. If your child wants some, you can get them in the front office. They are $10/piece. Red/black or red/white.
Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation Concert Event
The Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation is proud to welcome CMA and Grammy Award Winning country music artist, Ashley McBryde, to Lubbock on Saturday, May 13th at Cook’s Garage. She will be joined by special guests, Corey Kent and Lubbock-Cooper graduate, Ross Cooper. Sponsor tables are still available by calling (806) 535-9468. General Admission tickets are on sale now at EventBrite.com. All proceeds from this event help fund innovative teacher grants for LCISD teachers and scholarships for outstanding graduating Pirate seniors. Don’t miss Ashely McBryde with Corey Kent and Ross Cooper at Cook’s Garage on May 13th!
Upcoming Events
April 22 - LCMS Tennis Doubles Tournament
- Girls Black, White & Red Teams - time and location TBD
- Boys Black, White & Red Teams - time and location TBD
April 22 - LCMS Tennis 6th Grade Tournament
- Time and Location - TBD
April 22 - 8th Grade Banquet - Frazier Alumni Pavillion @ 7:00-10:00PM
April 24 - NJHS Induction by Invitation Only - LCMS Cafeteria @ 6:30
April 25 - RLA STAAR Testing - All Grade Levels
April 25 - LCMS Golf - Frenship Invitational
- Girls & Boys - 4:30 @ Reese Golf Course
May 2 - Science STAAR Testing - 8th Grade Only
May 4 - Social Studies STAAR Testing - 8th Grade Only
May 9 - Math STAAR Testing - All Grade Levels - EXCEPT 8th Grade Algebra I Students
May 10 - Algebra I STARR Testing - 8th Grade Algebra I Students Only
School Information:
Absences - Parents are to report student absences including early outs/late arrivals in their Skyward Family Access via an attendance request. This can be done in the app or on a desktop. Click here to view a how to video When submitting an Early Out or Late Arrival absence request, please be sure to UNSELECT the ‘all day check mark’. This ensures the attendance office knows what time your child will be leaving and/or arriving. Campus attendance email is for submitting documentation, such as a doctors note. If you have any questions please contact Annie Young ayoung@lcisd.net or by calling the front office.
Exemptions - Please see this document for exemption information.
Outside Food Delivery - Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will be allowed to drop off lunches for students. Parents/Guardians may bring a lunch for their students. Lunches can be dropped off in the front office. Please be sure your student knows they are getting lunch so they can come pick it up in the office.
Skyward - Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides parents access to their children's records via our student information system, Skyward Family Access. Skyward Family Access maintains an open line of communication between school and home, and allows parents and students the opportunity to view grades, attendance information, schedules, calendars, and additional information any time of day. Skyward Family Access is available any place with an internet connection. Skyward Parent Link
Student Badges - All students must have their badges on them at all times. Badges will be used everyday to include: Bus Riding, Lunch Purchase, Library Checkout, etc.
Student Dress Code - As we return from summer break, please remind your students of our dress code policy. Student Dress Code
Transportation - If your child will be riding the bus this year, you MUST complete the Transportation Request Form that can be found here. Student badges will be used to ensure the safety of your students this year. Campuses will be able to know exactly where and when students are dropped off and/or picked up.
Other Organization Information:
Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides space in its newsletters for organizations to post their events and messages. Such posting does not indicate any endorsement by the District. The following are messages from other organizations.
Communities in School could use some donations for the following items
- Boys deodorant
- Boys shampoo
- Boys body wash
- Girls Deodorant
- Girls Conditioner
- Girls body wash
- Tooth paste
- Soap
- Laundry detergent (smaller bottles so they fit in backpack)
Please turn in any donations to the front office! Thank you.
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Administration Team
Mrs. Jess McReynolds - Principal
Mrs. Cathy Barnhill - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Tracye McCallister - Assistant Principal
Email: LCMSadmin@lcisd.net
Website: lcms.lcisd.net/o/lcms
Location: Lubbock-Cooper Middle School, Texas 493 Loop, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: (806)993-2331