The Spark Newsletter
September 29, 2023
Leaman Junior High School
832-223-5200 (phone)
Michael Semmler, Principal
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
WELCOME TO LEAMAN JR HIGH
- Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
- Fall School Dance - 10/13 4:30pm - 6:30pm (See Flyer)
- Cross Country Tryouts - 10/18 - 10/20 - 7am (See Flyer)
Note from Your Principal
Michael Semmler, Principal
Leaman Jr High School
Leaman Junior High Admin Team
Leslie Spencer, 8th Grade Assistant Principal - Alpha A-Om leslie.spencer@lcisd.org
Lisa Cirella, 7th Grade Assistant Principal - Alpha A-Om lisa.cirella@lcisd.org
Karl Carlton, 7th & 8th Grade Assistant Principal - Alpha On-Z kcarlton@lcisd.org
Kevin Kracker, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor - Alpha A-Gr kkracker@lcisd.org
Azure Gaines, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor - Alpha Gs-Om azure.gaines@lcisd.org
Latoya Session, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor - Alpha On-Z lsession@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez, Counselor Assistant / Registrar srodriguez@lcisd.org
Derek Foster, Boys Athletic Coordinator derek.foster@lcisd.org
Nicole Smith, Girls Athletic Coordinator nsmith@lcisd.org
Student of the Week
The A-Gr student of the week is Tristan Cureton,
nominated by Ms. Tyler.
Tristan is always doing what he is supposed to be doing in my class. He is very caring towards me and his fellow classmates. He also very respectful and always listens to directions and participates in class activities.
The Gs-Om student of the week is Jakolby Hill,
nominated by Mrs. Bowers.
I would like for Jakolby to be the student of the week. As of recent, he has worked hard to display the responsibility trait. I am proud of the growth he has shown in Reading class. He turns all assignments in on time, and participates in class. He is also always eager to answer group discussion questions.
The On-Z student of the week is Ava "Zae" Wright,
nominated by Mr. Henningson.
Very Respectful!
We are Hiring - Join the Team
World Day of Bullying Prevention
October 2, 2023 is World Day of Bullying Prevention®! On this first Monday of October and throughout the whole month, students, schools, and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. Wear your blue shirt on October 2nd and throughout the entire month of October and be sure to practice bullying prevention during World Bullying Prevention Month™.
Join us in solidarity to stop bullying and cyberbullying! Make it the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world! By wearing your blue shirt, you’ll be using your voice and sending a message that this is the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world.
Picture Day Order Link
Leaman Fall Dance
Purchase of tickets via School Cash will go live on September 25th.
Students will have wristbands, delivered to their classes the week of the dance. Do not put the wristbands on until the day of the dance. If bands are lost, students will not receive a refund or replacement band.
Hispanic Heritage Month
UIL Competition Information
Cross Country TryOuts
Parents Required for Students to Attend Sporting Events
PBIS Rewards and Donations
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 are placed throughout the campus and added below.
We are using LiveSchool this year and your student can log through 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.
Parents if you are interested in donating to the PBIS school store the following list is a great start. We accept all donations both monetary and items. Student will begin being able to purchase items during lunch with their LiveSchool points.
Click below to order donations:
You can drop them off in the front off or have them mailed to the school.
Leaman Athletics
Football
Click the Football for practice schedules and game times.
Volleyball
Click the Volleyball game schedule.
Cross Country
Cross Country - To Be Announced
Color Track All Sports Pass
Leaman's Online Pay System
Birthday Shout Outs
Did you know you can give your student a Birthday Shout Out over the announcements? You can purchase a shout out for $5 through School Cash. All shout outs must be made at least 5 days in advance. Thank you and happy early birthday to all our students.
Canvas Information
Did you know that LCISD has created a dedicated page that explains Canvas. This is where you can find details on how to log in, videos on how students and parents can utilize Canvas, how to create a parent login and find parent support.
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Counselors
Below you will find information from the Counselors and activities happening on campus.
Leaman Counselors present lessons through Character Counts