Laura Bush Middle School

March 19, 2023

MRS. BAIRDS - TEACHER ON THE RISE


Mrs Baird's Bread and United Supermarkets have announced the return of the Teachers On The Rise program for the 2022-23 school year.




This student/family nominated program honors three local teachers every month. Teachers have such a tremendous impact on students every day, and these are the stories Mrs. Baird's wants to hear about! Nominate your favorite teacher at www.MrsBTeacher.com!

IMPORTANT DATES

March 21st


Spring Choir Concert - PAC


March 23rd


Girls Track @ Monterey

Boys Track @ Pirate Stadium


March 25th


Fine Arts Showcase (flyer below)


March 27th


Student Holiday / Staff PD

BOSTON/NYC

We have confirmed dates for our summer trip for those who are attending. The tour will be June 3-7. Please login to your EF Travel account and complete action items in the "to do" list. If you are an adult that is traveling, you should have already received an email about a background check. We will have a parent meeting once all travel arrangements have been solidified by EF Travel.

ORCHESTRA

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Student Athletic Trainer

Any current 8th grade student who is interested in becoming an athletic trainer in high school will need to fill out the application located in the button below. All applications are due March 29, 2023.

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE

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Panhandle Lacrosse Authority/Lubbock

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LBMS THEATRE

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TENNIS TRYOUTS

Tryouts for those not currently in a tennis class will be held after school on Thursday, April 27th. We will start promptly at 4:15. The tryout should be over by 5:15. Parents should be there by 5, just in case we finish early.


Students trying out must have a physical on file. Each individual will be asked to perform serves, forehands, backhands and volleys. Please wear athletic clothes/shoes and bring a racket and water bottle. We do have a couple of extra rackets, but it is ideal for you to have your own.


This tryout is to get you placed into a tennis class for the 23-24 school year. There are only two sections (7th and 8th period) and space is limited, so you must try out to get in.


Those currently enrolled in a tennis class will complete tryout skills during the class period. This does include those in the 6th Grade pre-ath classes.


EVERYONE wanting to be in tennis for the 23-24 school year must complete the google form signup.


23-24 Tennis Tryout Sign-up


A Mandatory Tryout Meeting will be held for athletes on Thursday April 20, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. in Room 309.


Note: The meeting is mandatory. Please communicate in advance if you are out due to illness or other important reasons.


Also, please join the LBMS TENNIS SportsYou. Instructions are in the graphic below.


**The expectations for this athletic period are high. You will be required to participate and dress out EVERY day.


If you have any questions, please reach out to me.


Go Pirates!


Coach Gutierrez

egutierrez@lcisd.net

P: 806-993-2332 EXT. 32309

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PTO - 8th GRADE BANQUET COMMITTEE

Please see the following message from our PTO.
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8TH GRADE BANQUET PICTURES

Calling All 8th Grade Parents:


The 8th grade banquet is scheduled for April 29th. We need photos of your students for the banquet slideshow. Please email all photos to: Ibmsclassof2027@gmail.com by March 10th.

We are asking for a baby photo, current photo, and 2-3 candid photos. Please email if you have any questions. Thank you!


PTO Banquet Committee

8th GRADE BANQUET TICKET SALES

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STAAR TESTING DATES

Dates for specified STAAR tests are listed below:


April 25th

6th, 7th, 8th Reading


May 2nd

8th Science


May 4th

8th Social Studies


May 9th

6th, 7th, 8th Math


May 10th

Algebra I

BEST IS THE STANDARD

We have several signs throughout the building that say "Best is the STANDARD." As discussed on the second day of school, this slogan is applicable to every aspect of life. Whether it's studying, competing, helping others, cleaning, behaving positively, or anything else, we want students to do their absolute BEST. If their mindset is "Best is the STANDARD," great things are going to happen!!

REPORTING ABSENCES

If you are using the skyward feature to submit an absence, please go ahead and select the whole day and our attendance clerk will make corrections where needed. This is a slight change from the beginning of the year.
Reporting Absences

Click here to learn how to report absences ahead of time in Skyward.

BUSINESSES TO THE EAST OF LBMS

Some of the businesses directly east of LBMS have asked for help with a few things:


1. Please don't use their lots as a place for student pick-up or drop-off.

2. If your student isn't going to be a paying customer, they do not need to be there for the sake of hanging out or waiting for a ride.


Let's do our part as a Pirate community to help these businesses out.

NO OUTSIDE DELIVERY FOR STUDENT LUNCHES

Parents/Guardians may bring a lunch for their students. Lunches can be dropped off in the front office and students will be allowed to pick-up their food when they are dismissed for lunch.


**Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Favor, Pizza delivery, Chick-Fil-A, etc.) will be allowed to drop off lunches for students.

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LBMS

Principal

Kyle Hendrix


Assistant Principals

Lance Lewis

Morgan Martin

Randa Wrenn


Counselors

Martha Zielinski

Karla Venable