Greetings LMS Families,

Thank you for a great week of testing last week. We were able to assess all of the students for the MAP test last week. Our students received incentives for their score performance and will be able to redeem them this week. Those students who were absent for testing will be provided time to make up their exams this week.

The start of Spring Semester begins Monday, January 23rd. Parents will receive Fall semester report grades via email on Friday, January 27th. Students in semester courses will receive their new spring semester schedules tomorrow during 1st period.

Student ID Badge/Lunch

Students must wear their ID badge at all times. Student ID badges are scanned for lunch. Students without a badge will have one food choice option during their schedule lunch period. Parents can view the weekly menus by clicking this link: https://www.lancasterisd.org/page/menus to download the SoHappy App. If you have any questions, please call the Child Nutrition Office at 972-218-1632.

** Happening this week **

New Semester Schedules:

Students will be testing for Middle of Year MAP testing next week Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 17-20th. The schedule and room assignments will be shared with students mid-week this week. MAP testing measures students' growth in Reading, Language Usage, Math, and Science. The data is used to drive instructional practices and close learning gaps for students.

LMS PTA Meeting - Date Change:

The LMS monthly PTA meeting date is being held a day earlier this week. Please make note the meeting will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:30pm in the LMS Library.

All Pro Dads meeting this week:

Our next All Pro Dads meeting is happening this week on Friday. Please ensure you RSVP to Mr. Eric Williams by emailing him directly at ericwilliams@lancasterisd.org.

Early College Interest Meeting: Wed., Jan. 25th @ 6:00pm

Students in 8th grade interested in learning more about LHECHS should make plans to attend the Early College interest meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25th. The meeting will be held at LHS. See the flyer below for meeting information.

LISD STEAM Expo - Saturday, Jan. 28th 9-1pm

Please make plans to attend the LISD STEAM Expo. The Expo is taking place at Lancaster High School. This is a family-friendly event! See flyer below for more information.

After School All Stars After School Program for 7th Graders

After School All Stars will begin offering after-school enrichment program for 60 of our Class of 2028 (7th graders) beginning Tuesday, February 7th. This program will be offered at LMS twice weekly on Tuesdays/Thursdays. The times are 3:20-5:30. More information will be shared to secure a spot. Any interest letter and sign up will be provided during the week for parents to sign their student up for the program.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kirsten Jett

Principal

kirstenjett@lancasterisd.org

972.218.1660

Follow us on Twitter: @ERLancasterMS search with the hashtag #G.A.M.E.OnLMS

This Friday, we host our next All Pro Dads Meeting.

Future All Pro Dads Meeting dates are:

• January 27, 2023 - RSVP extended until Tuesday, January 24th.
  
• February 17, 2023
• March 17, 2023
• April 14, 2023

Food Deliveries: Uber, Door Dash, etc. NOT Permitted

Parents are reminded of campus policies and procedures. We are seeing an increase in food deliveries to the main office. Parents are reminded, that we do not accept food deliveries of any kind during the instructional day. Food deliveries for students will be refused. Students can have food delivered after school only. No deliveries will be accepted during the school day 7:30-3:20 daily. Student athletes are encouraged to place orders through their coaches on game days.

Cell Phone Policy

Students who use their phone without permission from campus staff are subject to cell phone confiscation. Per district policy, cell phones will be confiscated and returned to parents with an administrative fee of $15.

Athletic Events

Campus policy requires students to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all campus athletic events. Students without a parent/guardian will not be able to enter the facility. Ticket purchases are made online and questions are to be directed to the LISD Athletic office.

LMS Yearbook

Don't delay and order your 22-23 LMS Yearbook today! The online price is $28 and in-person is $30. The price of the yearbook will increase after Winter Break, so be sure to place the order soon!

ID Badges:

It is required that all students wear their ID badges while on campus at all times. Failure to do so, may result in disciplinary infractions. Lost badges will have to be replaced at a fee of $5.00. All students will receive their first badge at NO CHARGE. If a student did not receive their badge, they can visit the library during their scheduled lunch period to ensure they receive one.

Bus Riders have an orange badge. Only students with orange badges are dismissed with bus riders each day during daily dismissal. Car riders, walkers will be issued a white ID badge.

Tardy Policy Continues:

Earlier this week, an amendment was made to the campus tardy policy. The policy was revised for students who arrive late to school. Any student who arrives after 8:00am must be signed in at the main office by their parent. Failing to do so may result in the court of law imposing penalties against parents if a student is consistently late for school without a parent/guardian signing them in at their campus when arriving after the tardy bell has rung. We thank you for your partnership in ensuring that your student comes to school on time daily. We also encourage you to click here to review our district's policy on tardiness and absenteeism.

Campus Conflicts:

Parents are encouraged to notify the campus of any known conflicts with their students. As we explained during student expectations assemblies, fights are not the way to resolve issues on campus. If you child is having conflict with anyone on campus, please reach out to the school to make us aware. We will host mediation sessions with the students to get to the root of the conflict and prevent the issue from continuing. At LMS, we are a zero tolerance campus. Meaning students who fight, will be subject to receiving a citation and have to go to court. Help us by letting us know of conflict before it gets out of hand.

Cell phones are often a huge distraction for students. Because of this, we have a strict NO Cell phone policy. Students are prohibited from using phones during the school day. Failure to comply could/will result in confiscation and a $15 cell phone fee. The phone will ONLY be returned to the parent or guardian. Parents, it is important that you help us with ensuring students are in full compliance with this campus policy.

Parents/Guardians,

Please note that all students must be picked up using the drop-off/pick-up line in front of the school.

This summer our district has met to review our safety and security protocols and emergency management procedures thoroughly. As a result of these meetings, several safety and security enhancements will take place this school year. One of the safety enhancements will be requiring all Lancaster ISD students to carry a clear or mesh backpack. This decision is being done as a preventive safety and security measure and will be required for all students who attend a Lancaster ISD campus. Backpacks must be clear or mesh and students may carry a non-clear pouch no larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches to hold personal items, such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products. Below is a list of retailers where the backpacks can be ordered.

Lancaster ISD highly recommends that students and staff wear face masks while at school as a health and safety protocol to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The wearing of a face mask is only a recommendation and not a requirement. In addition, parents should monitor their child’s symptoms each morning before they arrive at school. Our efforts are to keep students, parents, and staff safe as we return to school on August 15, 2022. This information constantly evolves, and direct parent communication regarding COVID-19 will be shared consistently. Furthermore, parents may access all COVID-19-related information and review our COVID-19 dashboard by clicking here.

Please click here to complete the free and reduced lunch application.

Lancaster ISD offers an online payment system at MySchoolBucks.com. To add money to your child’s lunch account, visit the website, and create a free account. Features include:

• Managing all your children’s payments and balances from one account;
• Securely fund your student’s account via credit card, debit card, or checking account;
• Low balance alerts;
• Recurring payment options;
• Ability to review purchase history.

Lancaster ISD students (Kindergarten through 8th grade) will enjoy free breakfast and lunch during the 2022-2023 school year due to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The CEP allows campuses to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to enrolled students without collecting free and reduced lunch applications.

The Lancaster ISD Child Nutrition Department received approval to provide CEP for all elementary campuses, George W. Carver 6th-grade Center, and Lancaster Middle School. The district will utilize the provision to alleviate the need for free and reduced lunch applications, improve health and wellness for students, and reduce financial stress on families.

Please review the bus routes and transportation guidelines. Parents, helping your student become familiar with his/her route before the first day of school will help them feel less anxious on the first day of school.

Find your attendance zone here.

ID Badges:

All students at LMS students will be required an ID badge. ID badges must be visible at all times while on campus. Wearing ID badges will help up to quickly identify our LMS students. Students will take their ID badge picture beginning this week during their Social Studies class.

Students who ride the bus daily, will be issued a bus rider badge. This badge will allow students to be released at the bus dismissal time for afternoon dismissal.

ID Badge expectations for students:

• Badges must be worn around the neck and visible at all times.
• Absolutely no sharing or giving away of badges.
• Badges are not be altered or edited in any way this includes, but is not limited to:
• Drawing on the badge itself (front or back)
• Putting stickers on the badge.
• Students must have their ID badge to participate in school activities, including, but not limited to:
• Entry into school events (athletics, fine arts, etc.)
• Participation in special activities such as field trips, social events for Perfect attendance, honor roll, etc.

PTA President Contact: Mrs. Johnnae Cortez 469-855-5585

Email: LancasterMiddleSchoolPTA@yahoo.com

Reminder: Parents student attendance is vital to student achievement. Please ensure your child is attending school everyday. If your child is absent for any reason, please make sure you have documentation submitted to the attendance office in a timely manner.

If your child is absent, please ensure you reach out to Ms. Anna Tumlinson (attendance clerk). You can email her with your child's attendance documentation at annatumlinson@lancasterisd.org. All attendance records will be updated and processed within 3 school days.

Campus/District Events:

• JAN. 24 - LMS PTA MONTHLY MEETING
• JAN. 25 - EARLY COLLEGE INTEREST MEETING AT LHS 6:00PM
• JAN. 26 - LISD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
• JAN.27 - 3RD SIX WEEKS/FALL SEMESTER REPORT CARDS

Kirsten Jett, Principal

Laquetta Conway, Associate Principal

Philia Stewart, 7th Grade House Principal

Anthony Terrell, 8th Grade House Principal

Email: kirstenjett@lancasterisd.org
Website: https://www.lancasterisd.org/Domain/12
Location: 822 Pleasant Run, Lancaster, TX, USA
Phone: 972.218.1660
Facebook: Facebook.com/lancasterms
Twitter: @ERLancasterMS

Instagram: @lisdmiddle