Lower Moreland High School
Newsletter
April 28, 2021
Hello Lower Moreland Families,
Please enjoy the latest edition of the High School Newsletter.
Thank you,
Mr. William J. Miles, Principal
P.S.- Don't forget to follow us on Twitter! @LMTSD_LMHS and Instagram at lmtsd-highschool
What's Happening
End of Year Events
https://www.lmtsd.org/cms/lib/PA01000427/Centricity/ModuleInstance/1101/End%20of%20Year%20Events.pdf
COVID 19-Travel Restrictions-Lifted for Domestic Travel
As of March 1, 2021, the Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health for Mitigation Relating To Travel is no longer in effect. Travelers should still practice appropriate public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 such as masking, physical distancing, and hand hygiene. The Department has FAQs specific to travel that can be found here.
If you are traveling internationally please follow the protocol set up by the Montgomery County Health department found here
The nurse will then tell you when your child may return to school in person. The Covid-19 School Exclusion Recommendations from the Montgomery County Department of Health can be found here. We follow these recommendations when excluding a student from school for illness or exposure to a Covid positive close contact.
Important Reminders of Daily Health and Safety
- Maintain safe distancing at all times. Students should not congregate at any time.
- Masks need to be worn at all times and cover from the bridge of the nose to under the chin. The only exceptions are while eating or while outside at the direction of a teacher.
- Student drivers should wear a mask when they exit their car in the morning and should only remove a mask while back in their car in the afternoon.
- Bus riders need to wear a mask at all times.
- Wear a glove during the cleaning process.
- Use hand sanitizer at the beginning and end of each class, and throughout the day follow hand-washing guidelines as needed.
- Follow the directional arrows throughout the building
Keystone Testing Update
Winter Keystone Exam Dates
Students in the trigger courses of Algebra 1, American Studies, and Biology will be taking the Keystone test this Spring. We have dates for the tests. the dates are as follows:
Literature: May 17, May 19
Biology: May 20, May 21
Algebra: May 24, May 25
One key point is that there is not a "virtual" Keystone exam, it does not exist. All testers must take their test in school. We will look to make accommodations for our virtual learners and may include summer options if they do not feel comfortable coming into school with the rest of the population.
Class of 2021-CAPS
Senior Dues-Class of 2021
Extra Curriculars
The Team "Emmit and Whisker Plots" featuring Emmit Fitzgerald, Gopiga Dass, Alyssa SIpman and David Volchonok took 3rd place in the event and will be receiving a little prize money for their efforts! They were correctly able to identify that 3 out of 4 Americans make up 75% of the population and the average person has 1 overy.
The day involved keynotes from the Dean of the Fox School of Business, some round tables with current students and employers and a virtual tour of the campus. Coach Dennis Murphy is proud of their accomplishment-even if 86% of their statistics were made up just so that they didn't have to admit to being wrong.
FBLA Club
Congratulations to Senior, Mihir Ram who will be representing the State of Pennsylvania at the FBLA Nationals Competition in Economics.
Interact and FBLA
LMHS Faculty and Students take part in the Greater Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Campus Walk
n April 17, Lower Moreland Faculty (Catherine Siciliano, Maura Quinn, Deborah Lawlor, and Dr. Tina Mollett) and students joined with William Tennent High School and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School to create a team "Buxmont Students United" to walk in the Greater Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Walk.
Here is the video that aired on April 17 for the Virtual Walk.
Here is a clip from ABC Channel 6 about the Greater Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Campus Walk.
If you would like to support our students in their fundraising efforts, here is the link to the fundraising page to support "Buxmont Students United” https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=266935
Lower Moreland Literary Magazine 2021
General News and Announcements
From the School Nurse
Friendly Reminder-We are still in need of 11th Grade Physicals-please send them in with your student or email me at lweidman@lmtsd.org
Late Arrival/Early Release Privilege for 2020-2021
Updated Attendance Protocol
All of your attendance reporting needs for all learners will be handled by one electronic form that will replace the Blue Card online form and the Yellow Card online form (used at Pine Road). This will also replace the need for a phone call to the attendance line.
Use this form to report your child’s absence. Submitting this form will both report the absence and document it. No follow up Blue card is needed.
Submit this form to sign your child into school late.
Submit this form to sign your child out for an appointment (early dismissal). This form allows you to enter a return to school time if your child will be returning to school.
Please Note:
If you are taking an extended vacation, you will still need to complete the Request for Excusal from Regular School Attendance, familiar to most families as a vacation request form. The form is found on the Virtual Backpack under Forms.
Doctors’ notes still need to be submitted to the school attendance secretary or sent into school.
National Honor Society
School Counseling Department
For all:
If ever needed, here is the link to the Emergency / Crisis Resources that are listed on our counseling website.
The High School Counselors have begun to utilize REMIND an app-based communication platform that creates and sends one-way messages in real time to an entire class, a small group, or just a single person.
We are excited to launch this new technology to our students and a parent within the household. Information about how to register will be mailed shortly.
Gain access to REMIND: there are two ways to receive REMIND notifications:
Class of 2024 - on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2024
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2024 to (765) 598-5198
Class of 2023: on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2023
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2023 to (765) 598-5198
Class of 2022: on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2022
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2022 to (765) 598-5198
Class of 2021: on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2021
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2021 to (765) 598-5198
Resources for Parents and Guardians
Anti-Bullying FAQ
We wanted to provide some information to families following our LMTSD Parent/Guardian Bullying Prevention Information survey. Below are some answers to some Frequently Asked Questions and information related to district procedures.
Are you aware of the anonymous reporting system being used in Pennsylvania, Safe2Say Something?
Safe2Say Something is a statewide anonymous, 24-7, reporting process for a variety of safety concerns. Click HERE for more information on this initiative.
Are you aware of the Lower Moreland Township School District Harassment/Bullying Reporting Form?
This form is used to gather information about incidents related to bullying. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators can all use this form. This form can be found on each school’s website. Click HERE to view the form.
As a parent, I have a clear understanding of the school's policies, practices, and procedures related to issues of harassment and bullying.
All reported incidents related to bullying are investigated, regardless of how they are reported. The District Code of Conduct is the structure used to apply consequences. Cases are referred to the police if the nature of the incident requires it.
We continue to partner with students, staff, and families to provide a safe environment for all students.
Lower Moreland Township School District is committed to preventing all forms of bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment. For more information please see the district web site: https://www.lmtsd.org/Page/13723 In addition, please know that at the High School, bullying and harassment forms are available in the main office as well as the guidance office.
Vaping Tool Kit: Please use the link below to access the Montgomery County Dept. of Health's vaping tool kit. It has educational materials on vaping and e-cigarettes.
Food Services Department
Free breakfast and lunch for anyone 18 years old and younger was extended through the 20-21 school year! Students can eat breakfast and lunch in school for free or families can pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays at Murray Ave from 3:30-5:30. Please email Ms. Logan Myers at lmyers@lmtsd.org if interested in picking up.
The Giant Company is partnering with Lower Moreland to help support children in our school district facing food insecurity. Anyone shopping at Giant will be invited to "round up at the register" their grocery purchase to donate to local school food programs. After February 28th, The Giant Company will match the donation and a portion will go to Lower Moreland students that need help the most. Please spread the word to help make this program a great success!
LMPTA
LMHS PTA is looking to fill some positions for next year. If you are interested in learning more, please email LMHSpta@gmail.com. Positions available include co-VP, recording secretary and snack stand coordinator. Know an incoming freshman parent? This would be a great way to jump in!
Athletics
Unified Track Team
With the support of their peers, parents and teachers cheering them on from the bleachers, the Unified mighty Lions roared and soared on the track and field!
This is also the very first year LMHS has had a Unified Track team and we are beyond proud of the hard work they all put in this season. The Unified track team is currently gearing up to participate in the regional meet on Monday, May 10th at Spring-Ford High School. If you see them in the hallways, wish them luck ;-)
https://www.suburbanonesports.com/featured-athletes/male/tom-hellenbrand-0094095
Congratulations to Samuel Yoon who won the Suburban One League Freedom Division Singles Tennis Championship earlier this month. Also a Congrats to the Boys Tennis team who won the SOL Freedom Division team championship on Tuesday with their win over Cheltenham.
Congratulations to Paige Malpezzi who scored her 100th goal in the Lions 14-3 win over Cheltenham Monday evening. Paige accomplished this amazing feat, despite missing two seasons due to COVID and injury.
Finally, our Unified Track & Field team won their first meet of the season 47-40 over Upper Dublin. The team competed hard and the coaches were extremely proud of the effort all of the athletes showed during the competitions on Monday afternoon. Mary Davalos, Rebecca Cohen, Marie Mavroudis & Lauren Cheiken all won their heats in the 100 meter dash. Tim Kroll narrowly got by Nathan Waycoff to win the 400 meter race. Gerry Gonzales, Poojitah Pamulapati, & Sara Mills set personal bests in the mini javelin throw.
About Us
Email: acurry@lmtsd.org
Website: lmtsd.org
Location: 555 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
Phone: 215-938-0220
Twitter: @LMTSD_LMHS