The Slicer Connection
La Porte Middle School
Upcoming Dates
- November 8th - Professional Dev/E-Learning Day
- November 9th - PTSO @ 3:45 in the Library
- November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 30 - Dunebrook Presentation 7th Grade
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Principal's Honor Roll Students
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Honor Roll Students
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Principal's Honor Roll Students
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Honor Roll Students
National Junior Honor Society News
The National Junior Honor Society Students visited Camp Tecumseh for a team building and leadership experience. Thank you to Kyle Chezem and Bonnie Dewolf for all you do to make this trip a success every year!
NJHS would like to give a shout-out to our outstanding chaperones on the Camp Tecumseh trip.
Mr. Beattie
Mrs. Brown
Ms. Cochran
Mr. Combs
Mrs. Copeland
Mr. Crail
Mr. Dearing
Mrs. Diaz
Mrs. Surowiec
Spell Bowl News
The Spell Bowl team is looking for a few more members. This is a chance to expand your vocabulary. You do not have to spell it out loud. Compete with other schools for individual and team awards. The competition is on November 2nd, so sign up today. See Mrs. DeWolf in room J111.
Student Council News
LPMS Student Council will host the Canned Food Drive to support our local Salvation Army. The drive is taking place from October 31 - November 11.
Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable items to their TA classroom. The TA or team with the most items will be rewarded for their efforts.
Please help stock the shelves to make this Thanksgiving drive a success and help those in need.
Orchestra News
On November 12th, 2022, our 7th and 8th Grade All Region Orchestra Members will travel to Goshen Junior High School to participate in the All Region Orchestra Event. Check in time is 9:00 am eastern time (8:00 am central) and the evening concert begins at 4:30 pm eastern time (3:30 pm central time).
Band Concert
Monday, October 10 is the 7th and 8th grade band concert.
7:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center at La Porte High School
*free admission!
Students should wear all black and be in the following locations:
7th Grade - Cases in band room -- be on stage with instruments by 6:45pm
8th Grade - Self in orchestra room by 6:45pm
21st Century Scholars
Parents of 7th and 8th Graders! Important scholarship information for your student. Contact Mr. Mario Rosa at 362-7056, ext. 81711 or mrosa@lpcsc.k12.in.us for additional information.
¡Padres de alumnos de 7Âş y 8Âş grado! InformaciĂłn importante sobre becas para su estudiante. ComunĂquese con el Sr. Mario Rosa al 362-7056, ext. 81711 o mrosa@lpcsc.k12.in.us
English Language Learners Information
Classes for adult English language learners are held at:
- AK Smith in Michigan City on Monday nights from 5-8 pm
- Boston School in La Porte on Wednesday nights from 5-8 pm
- St. Joseph Catholic School on Thursday nights from 5-8 pm
Call 574-514-6640 if interested before you show up.
ESL Classes
New morning adult ESL class. F.A.C.E.S. in partnership with CWI will be offering adult ESL classes on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10 am till noon at the F.A.C.E.S. center.
The "Thrive" Support Group
Is your child having difficulty thriving after the death of a loved one?
LPCSC Grief Counselor Christine Rosenbaum is starting a support group at the Kesling Campus for grades 5-8. It is a closed group which offers participants a safe, supportive atmosphere as they explore the many facets of grief after a loved one dies. Students learn coping strategies and develop a support system to help them manage grief-related issues touching their lives. If you have an interest in your child participating in the group, contact Christine Rosenbaum at crosenbaum@lpcsc.k12.in.us or 362-7507 x 72032.
LaPorte Middle School Students of the Month
Rose Scott
Ben Wood
Robert Tharpe
Zachary Schwartz
Ophelia Baughman
Ava Hedrick
Benji Govert
Jenna Hertges
Charles Yergler
Trinidad Harris
Natalie McGhee
Kathan Parkerson
Erandy Carillo-Medina
Enrique Gonzalez
Landon Gillissee
Breelyn Para
Marlene Ruiz-Vazquez
Fiona McNew
Preston Scheidt
Isabella Brown
Sarah Peterson
Textbook Rental
LaPorte Community School Corporation will be sending 2022-2023 Textbook Rental Statements via email.Paper statements will no longer be mailed out. Please look for a message on a monthly basis from Skyward showing your statement. If you have not received a statement, please utilize Skyward Family Access to see your student's textbook rental fees. As a reminder, Textbook Rental for the 2022-23 school year is now due. Payments can be made online (via Parent Portal/Skyward Family Access) or paid at the school's office with a check, money order, or credit card. (There is not an additional fee to pay online through Skyward Family Access.) Please note payments are due no later than May 31, 2023. Applications for free or reduced lunch can be completed online at https://family.titank12.com/. If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program then you are eligible for the free textbook rental. In order to receive this benefit, you must apply and be approved during the 2022-23 school year. Any unpaid textbook rental balances after May 31, 2023 will be turned over to an outside collection agency and are subject to additional fees and legal expenses. Thank you.
Yearbook Info
2022-23 LPMS Yearbooks are still on sale. Pick up an order form outside of room G107 and send cash or a check (made out to LaPorte Middle School). You may also order at www.jostensyearbooks.com and search for LaPorte Middle School (7th and 8th grade). The cost is now $34 and personalization is still open until February 28th. Pre-order today as only a limited supply will be available at the end of the year. Contact Amy Hancock at ahancock@lpcsc.k12.in.us for questions.
Builder's Club
Do you enjoy community involvement and helping others? If so, then the Builder's Club is the perfect place for you! Please visit your Canvas page under student information to find the link to join! Our first meeting is on September 7th from 2:45-4:30 in K211.
Substitutes and Instructional Assistants Needed🙂
Please use this link for more information or to apply for a position at La Porte Middle School. If you are interested in volunteering please call Mrs. Krutz at 219--324-1370
Information Below has been shared in previous newsletters.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP OF STUDENTS
Car Riders and Walkers should always enter from 18th street to access the front entrance. Our La Porte Middle School students should use Door 1 to enter and exit the school. Parents of students who attend both LPMS and Kesling Intermediate should use Door 9 off of A Street for pick up and drop off.
Dismissal for Car Riders picked up at Door 1 will be at 2:29 to help with dismissal traffic on the campus. Only students that are picked up at Door 1 may leave class at 2:29. All other students will be dismissed at 2:35.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
- Breakfast: All students in K-8 may get a free breakfast. When entering school, students may get a breakfast in the cafeteria and go directly to first period where they will eat their breakfast.
- Lunch: Students lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
- 1st Lunch: $2.05
- 2nd Lunch: $2.35
- Milk: $.50
- Please do not send students with lunch money. All payments should be made online. Updates and menus can be found at https://www.lpcsc.k12.in.us/en-US/food-services-250d8068/ and on Facebook, LPCSC Slicer Cafe
Sports
All sports participants MUST have a Physical Form completed (use this link https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/.../Physical-Form1.pdf and complete the Final Forms: https://laporte-in.finalforms.com/
Bus Information
The transportation department will be sending out busing information to all families before the start of the school year. Please make sure that your email/cell phone numbers are up to date in Skyward as information will be communicated around August 5th. Please call the transportation department for specific questions (362-1023).
PTO
We are currently looking for parents to become actively involved in the Kesling Campus PTO by serving as an active member or officer or just by contributing . Please contact LPMS Principal, Mrs. Krutz, if you are interested in serving in this capacity. The Kesling Campus PTO will consist of both Kesling Intermediate School and La Porte Middle School representatives. The main responsibility of the PTO officers/active members is to attend monthly meetings and organize the various activities planned at the Kesling campus. Meetings will most likely be held the second Wednesday of the month, in our media center at 3:45 p.m.; however, these meetings may change as new parent leaders volunteer to serve as an officer.
Lockers, Book Bags and Cell Phones
Lockers can be accessed at designated times this year. Students will need to keep their book bags in their lockers. Book bags with wheels are not permitted, but all other types are acceptable.
Cell Phones must be turned off and kept in the student's locker. They may not be kept in one of their pockets. If needed, a student may use their phone at their locker during designated times with teacher's permission.
All classrooms have phones that may be used if an emergency arises.
Dress Code
A school is a place of learning, and appropriate attire should be worn at all times. LPMS reserves the right to alter student dress when the dress is determined to be unsafe, inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive to the learning environment.
1. Shirts and Tops: All tops and shirts must be capable of being tucked in. Bare-midriff tops, tank tops, string tops, halter tops, and see through tops are unacceptable. Sleeveless jerseys must be worn with an undershirt. Tops with large arm holes should be worn with an undershirt.
2. Length of shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh length in the front and back at all times.
3. Holes in pants that expose excessive amounts of skin between mid-thigh length and waist cannot be worn.
4. Coats or outdoor wear are not permitted in the classrooms and should remain in locker until dismissal.
5. No jewelry or chains that could be used as a weapon or depict a weapon are allowed.
6. Pants must be of an appropriate size that matches the stature of the individual and must be worn at the waist. No sagging pants.
7. No undergarments should be visible.
8. Pajama pants and house slippers are not allowed.
9. Hats are not permitted inside the building unless specified for a special day. Hats and bandanas are not to be clipped to belts or pants.
10. No clothing or accessories suggesting gangs or gang related activities may be worn.
11. Painting or writing on the body or clothing is forbidden.
La Porte Middle School
Email: ekrutz@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Location: 304 East 18th Street, La Porte, IN, USA