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Week 15 | November 13th - November 18th
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Announcement
Lanier Cluster Named a 21st Century Learning Exemplar, a National Recognition of Educational Excellence
For over a decade the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21), has advocated for 21st century readiness for everyone. P21 brings together business, government, and education leaders and is focused on advancing evidence-based education policy and practice and making innovative teaching and learning a reality for all. Through the P21 Exemplar Program, the group seeks to identify, document, promote, and celebrate examples of 21st century learning initiatives that successfully prepare students for college, career, and life. The Lanier Cluster (which includes Lanier High School, Lanier Middle School, Sugar Hill Elementary School, Sycamore Elementary School, and White Oak Elementary School) is one of this year’s P21 honorees, earning the designation of “Exemplar.”
The P21 Exemplar evaluation process is thorough and designed to lift up examples of successful nationwide practices and structures that yield 21st century learning outcomes. P21 uses a rubric to evaluate each application with top applicants selected for a site visit by the P21 team. The evaluation tool looks for:
1. Evidence of commitment to college, career, and life readiness
2. Educational support systems and sustainable design
3. Engaged learning approaches
4. Equitable student access to 21st century learning
5. Evidence of student acquisition of 21st century knowledge and skills
6. Partnerships for sustainable success
The cluster will be recognized nationally in Washington D.C. in February on Capitol Hill as an exemplar of 21st century learning in the country. Lanier Cluster Schools are now the only Georgia public schools both K-12 STEM certified and a P21 Exemplar Cluster of Schools. Learn more about P21 at www.p21.org.
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Week at a Glance
Tuesday, November 14th
Kendall/GCYS Concert 7-8 pm @ Peachtree Ridge HS
Wednesday, November 15th
Scoliosis Screening
Progress Report Check | Parent Portal
Thank you.
LMS Relay for Life Spirit Night | Daddy O'Brien's
Thursday, November 16th
8th Grade Field Trip | Career Connections @ Infinite Energy Center.
Friday, November 10th
A Look Ahead | Events & Announcements
Fall Project Showcase @ Lanier High School | Dec. 6th
Dear Lanier MS Parent,
Lanier High School would like to invite you to visit with us on Wednesday, December 6th for our annual Fall Project Showcase where 9th-12th grade students showcase the project work they have developed this semester. As you likely know, Lanier is a Career Academy High School that focuses on authentic learning practices, including hands-on, real-life projects that connect students socially, civically, scientifically, and artistically. This showcase highlights this method of learning for the entire community to see, and we want you to witness the future for your child firsthand! This is an especially great opportunity for current 8th grade parents.
Here are the direct details:
What: LHS Annual Fall Project Showcase
Where: Lanier High School (918 Buford Hwy Sugar Hill, GA)
When: Wed, Dec. 6 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Student Council Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser
HoneyBaked Gift Cards
• 20% of the proceeds benefit our cause.
• They can be used at any HoneyBaked location nationwide, to shop online, or to order
from the HoneyBaked catalog.
• HoneyBaked Gift Cards can be purchased in any denomination.
• They never expire and there are never any additional fees.
• In addition to Ham, HoneyBaked offers other delicious entrees like Turkey, BBQ and Pot Roast, side dishes, desserts, even lunch and party platters.
Lanier PTSA Messages
Ways to Support Lanier Middle School
- Box tops: Please send in your box tops to your homeroom teacher.
- Shoparoo: Download this app to scan appropriate receipts to earn our school money.
- Coke products: Did you know the codes on Coke bottle caps or on the cases can be entered and donated to Lanier Middle School? Please create an account and donate your codes!
For more information, please visit the PTSA website.