The Mustang Messenger
Week 36-May 23-26, 2022
No Backpacks Allowed May 23-26
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL
Greetings Mustang Parents,
Thank you for making our first complete year post COVID a success. We hope that each of our Mustang Scholars has a relaxing summer.
Last Week of School
Students will be dismissed at 1:25 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. We will follow our Early Release Schedule. We will also be on Block days all week (B-A-B-A). The schedule can be found below. Dress Code is still enforced.
STAAR Scores
STAAR scores will be reported over the next two weeks. Please be on the lookout for a notice when scores are available for your child.
Summer School
Students who did not pass STAAR in any content will be required to have 30 hours of Intervention in each subject they Did Not Meet Standard. These students may be invited to a summer program to fulfill this HB4545 requirement. Parents, please be on the lookout as you may receive a call if your child is eligible to Attend Summer School, Summer Bridge, or a LOMS Summer School.
May Events
23 Awards Ceremonies (6th-9:30AM/7th 2:30PM) 8th grade-6:00 pm [B-day schedule]
24 NJHS Induction Ceremony 6:30pm [A-day schedule]
25 Student/Staff Kickball Game-Early Release 1:25 pm [B-day schedule]
26 Last Day of School-Early Release 1:25 pm [A-day schedule]
Please feel free to check back in July for updates for the upcoming year. We look forward to seeing our scholars back on August 10.
Sincerely,
Courtney Clark
Principal
"Excellence is our standard...it is not an option."
NJHS Induction Ceremony-5/24 at 6:30pm
Congratulations to those 7th grade students who were accepted into the Lake Olympia Middle School Chapter of National Junior Honor Society.
The induction ceremony will take place at 6:30 pm on May 24.
Vaccination Records Request-Current 6th Grade Students
For those who have not provided their student’s Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine record to the clinic or any other missing vaccines, time is running out. Be reminded that the record is needed before the end of this 2021-2022 school year. Please do not let this go undone. The consequence is that student’s whose records have not been received and added to the clinic database will not be able to begin school in the Fall. Keep in mind that the LOMS clinic is not in operation nor is it staffed in the Summer.
Records can be emailed to clinic.loms@fortbendisd.com or directly to the School Nurse, Edith Bryant-Hayes, BSN, RN (edith.bryanthayes@fortbendisd.com). They can also be faxed to 281-634-3579.
Birthday Announcements
BUS Safety and Consequences
Parents of Bus Riders,
We have noticed an uptick in bus behaviors that are distracting to our drivers (i.e. getting out of their seats, horseplaying, etc). Please speak with your child about the importance of bus safety. To aid in this expectation, students who receive a bus referral will be removed from the bus for a minimum of 3 days.
PTA Membership
Parents,
We would love to have all of our parents join the PTA. The primary goal of LOMS PTA is to link families and the community with the school to support our children’s educational endeavors and advancements. Whether it’s volunteering just a few hours per month or during the week; with your support this year will be better than ever!
STEPS:
1. Please click the link below to print and complete the membership form. Drop the form off in the front office or have your child do so. Membership Form
2. Pay your membership fee ($10) using the paypal link or cash app.
- paypal.me/lomspta
- $LOMSpta (for cash app)
If you have any questions, please email lakeopta@gmail.com.
Athletic Ticketing Sales
Please check out the latest information on how to attend FBISD Athletic events.
Click the picture for more information on purchasing tickets to varsity football games, events at district stadiums, and high school campuses information.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUSES
• All tickets must be purchased online.
• Ticket prices are $2.
• There will be no cash transactions
at the gate.
• A public link will be provided
through the FBISD Athletic website
and gofan.com the day before the
event.
Click on the pictures below for more information
Morning Arrival
The building opens at 8:25 am and the tardy bell rings at 8:55 am.
Visitor Parking is located in the front of the building. The side parking lot on the southwest end of the building is reserved for staff only who are reporting to work.
Meal Account-School Cafe
Reminder: The only drink students should have with them in classrooms is water. Water bottle filling stations are located throughout the building. Coffees, hot chocolates, blended drinks, sodas, energy drinks, etc. will not be permitted. Lunches should be packed in a paper/plastic bag or lunch kit and be put away in the classroom. Students will not have snack time at LOMS unless there is a documented medical need.
Click the picture to access the breakfast and lunch menus.
A la carte menu and pricing can be accessed by clicking here.
Yearbooks are now on sale
Quantities are limited.
Student IDs are Done!
Students who lose their IDs will need to replace them for a $5 fee.
Lunch Safety
You are more than welcome to bring food to school for your child.LOMS lunch drop off procedures can be found below.
However, out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of students and staff, Doordash, Uber Eats, and food deliveries by third parties are prohibited. We cannot allow students to go out to meet delivery drivers and by allowing them in the building they do not stop to check in to be identified. We also do not know what they could be delivering.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Tardy Sweeps have begun
Beginning Tuesday, if your child is tardy during a sweep, they will receive after school detention from 4:30-5:30 pm the next day (Tuesday-Thursday). Please ensure your child gets to school on time and is on time to every class.
Take a Look!
Parents, please partner with us in the following ways to help your child be a successful Mustang Student.
Reminders/Announcements:
- Early pickup for students with doctor's appointments, etc must be done by 3:30 pm. We will not be able to accomodate any early release of students after this time.
- While there is no school uniform, please remember to dress appropriate. (i.e. excessively ripped jeans, tank tops, mid-driffs, etc are prohibited.
- Masks are optional but strongly encouraged.
Report Positive COVID Testing
You can now use your FBISD Skyward Family Access login credentials to login and complete the FBISD Wellness Screener to report when your child(ren) tests positive for COVID-19. Thank you for your help. If your child is experiencing symptoms or tests positive, please have them stay home.
The link is also provided below.
Dropping off Lunch??
- Please place a note on the item with their name and grade.
- Students will be called to the front office area to pick it up.
No items will be delivered to students classrooms. LOMS is not responsible for students not picking up their lunch or items after being called.
Cell Phone Guidelines
Beginning Tuesday, 2/22, LOMS will strictly enforce the FBISD technology guidelines for electronic device usage.
- Safety is our #1 priority and goal!
- No cell phones, earbuds, music devices, etc. shall be used unless for instructional purposes with teacher approval and supervision.
- Students were sent home with a letter outlining the LOMS plan to enforce these guidelines 2/18.
Consequences:
- First and Second Violation-phone is confiscated and returned at the end of the day
- Refusal to turn in device counts as a violation.
- Third and Subsequent Violations-$15 fee and parent pickup
Click here to read the policy from the FBISD student handbook in its entirety. (pages 124-131)
With this and any other concern you may have, please do not hesitate to contact your child's grade level administrator. We welcome your feedback, opinions, and assistance.
Counselor Corner
Greetings Mustangs and Parents,
Course selection for the 2022-2023 school year is underway. We are currently working to ensure all student requests that have been entered in Skyward Family Access are accurate.
This month's character trait is Cooperation.
"Cooperation is working together to do more than you can do alone."
Upcoming March 2022 Events
- Current 5th grade students will visit LOMS for course selection information and fine arts presentations on March 1st and March 2nd .
- 5th Grade Course Selection Night at Lake Olympia is Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00-7:30 p.m. Current 5th graders and their families will join us to learn more about what Lake Olympia has to offer!
- Current 5th grade students will participate in course selection at their elementary campus during the week of March 21-27, 2022.
- Current Lake Olympia 6th and 7th grade students will be able to verify their course selection requests during March 21-27, 2022 via Skyward Family Access. Any requested course selection adjustments for the 2022-2023 school year should be submitted to your child's grade level counselor in writing by April 1, 2022.
As always, thank you for your support! We encourage you to read the LOMS Parent Newsletter and view our LOMS Counseling Page for upcoming course selection information and resources.
LOMS Counseling Department
Parent Resource Links
CONNECT WITH US!
Email: Courtney.Clark@fortbendisd.com
Website: fortbend.com/loms
Location: 3100 Lake Olympia Parkway, Missouri City, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-3520
Twitter: @LOMSMustangs