LCMS Weekly Newsletter
Friday, August 12
Dear Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Families,
It is with heavy hearts that we inform the LCP family of the passing of Lubbock-Cooper Girls Athletics Coordinator and former LCMS Principal Tami Gunset.
Tami was a Lubbock native, and spent almost two decades as a loyal Pirate. During her time at LCISD, she served as an assistant coach, head coach, teacher, assistant principal, principal, and girls athletics coordinator. Education wasn't Tami's job, it was her life. She was a supporter of children - her own, and all of ours. She was the very definition of a servant leader. There was nothing Tami would ask of another that she wouldn't do herself, and her enthusiasm for helping students and staff succeed was unmatched. There will never be another Tami Gunset, and we will miss her humor, passion, and determination, all of which she maintained through the very end of her time on Earth.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tami's family, our fellow members of the LCP family, and the hundreds of staff, students, and families whose lives were made better because of Tami Gunset.
Here are some upcoming dates, information, and a map to show drop off/pick up locations for this school year. Please review the information below and call our office with any questions.
Jess McReynolds, Cathy Barnhill, & Tracye McCallister
Student Drop Off & Pick Up Route
Upcoming Events
LCMS Grades 6-8 Open House
We would like to invite all families to our 6th - 8th Grade Open House. This will be an opportunity to meet your teachers, hear from your administrators, and see friends! Please see your students schedule using the Skyward Parent Link or stop by the grade level tables to pick up a printed copy.
4:10-4:30 6th Grade Families - Welcome message from your administration team in the Front/Larger Gym located closest to the cafeteria.
4:40-5:00 7th Grade Families - Welcome message from your administration team in the Front/Larger Gym located closest to the cafeteria.
5:10-5:30 8th Grade Families - Welcome message from your administration team in the Front/Larger Gym located closest to the cafeteria.
During Open House teachers will have QR codes that will be linked to their teacher information page. On this page, supply lists will be posted if they are needed. Please know that some teachers might chose to share supplies with students when they return to school.
Monday, Aug 15, 2022, 04:00 PM
LCMS
Boys Athletic Parent Meeting
Parents please meet the boys athletic coaches in the larger gym, located closest to the cafeteria, for information about boys athletics.
Monday, Aug 15, 2022, 06:00 PM
LCMS
Girls Athletic Parent Meeting
Parents please meet the girls athletic coaches in the smaller gym with the large windows facing South Elementary School, for information about girls athletics.
Monday, Aug 15, 2022, 06:00 PM
LCMS
Optional 7th & 8th Grade iPad Pickup
7th and 8th Grade Students may stop by the library (location change) between 1:00-3:00 to pick up their school issued devices. This is not mandatory as all students will receive their devices within the first two days back to school.
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022, 01:00 PM
LCMS - Library
First Day of School
We will welcome students back at the start of the day. They will receive their printed schedule along with their student ID badges.
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022, 08:15 AM
LCMS
School Information
NEW! Absences - Parents are to report student absences including early outs/late arrivals in their Skyward Family Access via an attendance request. This can be done in the app or on a desktop. Click here to view a how to video When submitting an Early Out or Late Arrival absence request, please be sure to UNSELECT the ‘all day check mark’. This ensures the attendance office knows what time your child will be leaving and/or arriving. Campus attendance email is for submitting documentation, such as a doctors note. If you have any questions please contact Annie Young ayoung@lcisd.net or by calling the front office.
NEW! Cross Country - If students are interested in running cross country for LCMS they can sign up through SportsYou with the following team name and code:
The team is called XC LCMS.
The code is 8MU9XL4A
Practice will start August 22 at 7AM. We will meet by the track at LCMS. Please make sure you have completed all of your Rankone forms and a physical dated after April 1, 2022. The schedule is on SportsYou. Please check SportsYou for updated information.
NEW! Outside Food Delivery - Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will be allowed to drop off lunches for students. Parents/Guardians may bring a lunch for their students. Lunches can be dropped off in the front office
Skyward - Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides parents access to their children's records via our student information system, Skyward Family Access. Skyward Family Access maintains an open line of communication between school and home, and allows parents and students the opportunity to view grades, attendance information, schedules, calendars, and additional information any time of day. Skyward Family Access is available any place with an internet connection. Skyward Parent Link
Student Badges - All students will receive and must have their badges on them at all times. Badges will be used everyday to include: Bus Riding, Lunch Purchase, Library Checkout, etc.
Student Dress Code - As we return from summer break, please remind your students of our dress code policy. Student Dress Code
Supply Lists - During Open House teachers will have QR codes that will be linked to their teacher information page. On this page, supply lists will be posted if they are needed. Please know that some teachers might chose to share supplies with students when they return to school.
Transportation - If your child will be riding the bus this year, you MUST complete the Transportation Request Form that can be found here. Student badges will be used to ensure the safety of your students this year. Campuses will be able to know exactly where and when students are dropped off and/or picked up.
Other Organization Announcements
Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides space in its newsletters for organizations to post their events and messages. Such posting does not indicate any endorsement by the District. The following are messages from other organizations.
Communities In Schools (CIS):
Please see the Amazon Wish List that has been created if you would like to donate items to our Pirate Pantry.
Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Administration Team
Mrs. Cathy Barnhill - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Tracye McCallister - Assistant Principal
Website: https://lcms.lcisd.net/o/lcms
Location: Lubbock-Cooper Middle School, Texas 493 Loop, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: 806-993-2331