Lower Moreland High School
Newsletter
November 25, 2020
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
Important Links regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
COVID 19-Travel Restrictions
The PA Department of health has made SIGNIFICANT changes to the current travel restrictions effective Friday, November 20th for those who leave Pennsylvania to travel domestically or internationally and then return to Pennsylvania. (PADOH has done away with the list of states necessitating quarantining when you return from travel. The new order applies to travel to any other state or country.)
if you plan any out-of-state travel, please inform our school nurse, Ms. Lisa Weidman at LWeidman@lmtsd.org or 215 938 0220 ext. 2153
For additional information, please review the information contained on the PADOH state website: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx.
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
What's Happening
LMHS Picture Day Information
Graduation Gowns for the Class of 2021
Yearbook
Parents of seniors: All seniors receive a yearbook as part of their class dues, but you will be able to purchase yearbook ads. Stay tuned for details. If you have questions about senior yearbook portraits (not cap and gown photos), please email Ms. Burton-Haldeman at CBurton-haldeman@lmtsd.org.
Parents of underclassmen: If your child did not get their photo taken during school or in one of the sessions for virtual students, keep an eye out for information about how to submit an appropriate photo for the yearbook pages.
ECAT
Please see some updates regarding ECAT:
Starting Monday, November 23rd we will be reverting to a virtual model for all students and will reopen again for our hybrid model on December 7th. Our virtual schedule will be the same one we used before November 5th.
AM Students – Virtual – Monday - Friday
7:45 AM - log in for at least 1 hour of synchronous (live) instruction
8:45-10:15 - AM asynchronous (independent) learning
10:15-10:30 AM – Synchronous – class meeting time, check in
Cohort A attends Mondays and Tuesdays for in-person instruction
Also see the below document for further ECAT information. Thank you.
Late Arrival/Early Release Privilege for 2020-2021
General News and Announcements
Updated Attendance Protocol
We are updating our procedures for daily attendance.
All of your attendance reporting needs for all learners (hybrid and virtual students) 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 inform us that your child has a change in his or her learning location (for example, will be learning from home instead of coming into school on a scheduled hybrid day).
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.
Lower Moreland High School Newspaper- The Lion's Roar
Music Department
Congratulations to the winner of the very first Lower Moreland Songwriting Competition. Sophia Berman, Anna Zagorodny, and Elyse Lynch were all selected as the winners by Andrew Lipke, our artist-in-residence for the Lower Moreland String Orchestra. Andrew will be coming to work with students throughout the winter to create string arrangements to be performed at the 2021 pops concert.
2. In October, Nashville beatmaker and producer, Louric Oshay, visited the Music Performance and Production class and led a workshop on sampling and creating beats in Soundtrap. Oshay is the owner of "Oshay Music Group" and will be returning to LM in December to mentor the production students.
3. This fall, college students from around the country mentored string orchestra members virtually through a series of private lessons. All of these mentored volunteered through the non-profit "Music Service Learning," an organization dedicated to supporting school music programs. Through the private lesson program, LM students were able to work on individual skills and grow as musicians
LMHS Choir
LMHS SAM Club
Foundation for Lower Moreland Schools- Newsletter
National Honor Society
Wellness Committee
Lower Moreland HS Nurse's Office
Message from the School Psychologist
School Counseling Department
1. Juniors and Parents / Guardians: Please plan on attending our College Admission Testing, Research and Planning event scheduled for next Wednesday, 12/2.
Here is the link for students to join the meeting at 7:30 AM: Livestream link for Students
Here is the link for parents and guardians to join the meeting at 6:30 PM: Livestream link for Parents / Guardians
The student meeting is mandatory for all who are planning on applying to a 2 or 4 year college or university. As we move into the heart of our college counseling program, we ask that you stay current with our events so that we can help to make this the best possible experience for our students traveling along the road to post-secondary opportunities.
2. Mental Health Resources:
Child Mind Institute: Holidays During the Pandemic
Center for Parent and Teen Communication: Gratitude, Curiosity and Building Character in Teens
If interested in a Kindle purchase, national crisis expert Cheri Lovre just released a new book: A Little Book of Courage for the Big Pandemic
Please note: We encourage any family in need of emergency resources over the holidays (or anytime) to visit our Emergency Resource List
3. Finally, from our families to yours, we wish each and every one of you a healthy and safe Thanksgiving. May we all find the silver lining and do our best to see the glass as "half full" throughout this holiday season. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the LMHS community.
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
Breakfast and lunch is FREE for the 20-21 school year for all Lower Moreland Students. If you have a virtual student(s) and are interested in picking up free breakfast and lunch, please contact Ms. Logan Myers at lmyers@lmtsd.org.
Lunch menus are posted on a new interactive website, Nutrislice. Our innovative and interactive site and mobile app make our school menus more convenient and informative than ever before! Download the Nutrislice App from the App Store or get it on Google Play and search Lower Moreland.
LMPTA
Staying home more? Looking for new dinner ideas? Check out What A Crock for crock pot meals delivered right to your door! What A Crock offers meals for all family sizes and special diets. You can ship meals to friends and family across the continental USA. Every purchase supports Lower Moreland PTA.
LMHS Athletics
If you plan on registering for a Winter Sport, you must do so on FamilyID. Please use the link below.
Please see the attached document below for the Fall sports All League selections. Congratulations to all!
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