Lower Moreland High School
Newsletter
October 27, 2021
Hello Lower Moreland Families
Please enjoy this 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
What's Happening
Class of 2022- Important Information-PLEASE READ
SENIOR PORTRAITS- Retakes and Make Ups: Appointments can be made for 11/1/21 or 11/3/21. Please visit www.barksdalephoto.com and go to "Book your picture session". When you receive your proofs from Barksdale, please be sure to follow the directions for picking a photo for the yearbook.
Diploma Names: If you would like to change or make corrections to your name for the diploma, please fill out the form and return to Mrs. Serban at jserban@lmtsd.org by 11/5/21
Picture Day -Make Ups 10/28/21
**If you missed picture day on 9/9, please attend this session so that you can get a student ID. Thanks.
Lion's Roar- School Newspaper
Lower Moreland Community,
We are thrilled to be hosting our 15th Mini-THON this year on November 19th! To date, we have raised over $1.3 million to fight pediatric cancer with Four Diamonds and cannot wait to see what we accomplish this year.
In order to provide a safe environment for our participants, this year’s event will be closed to the community, with only participants and chaperones permitted to attend. We wish we could welcome everyone back, including our alumni, but safety is our number one priority. Masks will be required, and we call upon everyone attending to be vigilant in proper social distancing and mask wearing.
If you would like to join us virtually, please tune into the livestream by using the link found on www.lmhsminithon.com.
We thank you for continuous support, especially this year.
FTK,
LMHS Mini-THON Team
Help to feed our Thon Dancers!
Mini-THON is looking for help to feed our dancers on November 19th! If you can donate a meal, please fill out this form. We thank you for your kindness and support!
LMHS Faculty, Staff & Student Advocates Support Purple Thursday
Our amazing faculty, staff and high school students raised awareness for dating and domestic violence and Nicole's Place of the Laurel House by supporting "Purple Thursday" on October 21st. Faculty and staff have raised close to $600 to this month for Nicole's Place.
So grateful for their support.
This important conversation was to support the health curriculum for our high school students.
Students were able to use this presentation to lead into Purple Thursday activities on October 21st raising awareness for dating and domestic violence.
An Evening to Honor Veterans, 11/5/21
As in years past, our hope is to have students create their own works that honor veterans and invite several of those students to share their work during the evening. Please see below for grades 9-12. Thanks!
General News and Announcements
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.
- Bus riders need to wear a mask at all times.
- 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
Attendance Protocol
All of your attendance reporting needs 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 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.
Late Arrival/Early Release
School Counseling Department
Class of 2022- Still have questions about the College Application process? The link below can help. College Application Process Resource
Hello, Sophomore class
Interested in learning more about Eastern Center for Arts & Tech? Join them in person at their EXPO tour on December 16, 2021, from 12:15—2:15 pm. Bussing will be provided. We'll depart LMHS around 11:45 am and return back to campus by 2:15 pm in time for dismissal.
Students interested in attending the visit must complete the following:
1. Brief online survey on the top right-hand side of EASTERN’s website – https://eastech.org/
2. Medical waiver form (sent to students in Google Classroom)
3. Permission Slip (sent to students in Google Classroom )
For all:
If ever needed, here is the link to the Emergency / Crisis Resources that are listed on our counseling website.
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 2025
Please join at at remind.com/join
Join code @k89ekk
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
Athletic Department
Congratulations to the girls tennis team who won the PIAA District One Championships this year by beating Villa Maria and Delco Christian to take the title. The team beat Lansdale Catholic on Tuesday in the first round of the PIAA State Championships at Legacy Tennis. The girls will now travel to Hershey on Friday and Saturday for the PIAA team state championships. Good Luck Girls!
Girls Soccer Update: The girls soccer team had a great season and finished the season 11-7 and won the Suburban One Freedom Division. This is an impressive feat for such a young team! The team will play at Gwynedd Mercy on Wednesday at 3:30 for the first round of the District One Playoffs.
Field Hockey Update: The field hockey team is ranked #5 in the PIAA District One Playoffs and traveled to Springfield on Tuesday at 6pm for playoffs. After a great battle, LM came up short and lost 1-0 to end their season. The team also hosted a successful Play 4 the Cure game on Monday, October 18 raising over $300 for cancer research !
Boys Soccer Update: The boys soccer team beat Springfield on Tuesday night and clinched the Suburban One League Freedom Division Championships. The team finishes the season with an impressive 12-2-2 season record. The team is ranked #2 in the PIAA District One Playoffs and play Penncrest at home on Wednesday at 7pm. Please come out and support the team!
Cross Country: The boys and girls cross country team who won the Suburban One Freedom Division Championships at Lehigh University. Congratulations to Shae Woods for winning the Suburban One Freedom Division Title. Siri Hellenbrand and Ameilia Ogawa placed 2nd and 3rd overall. We wish the team luck as they prepare to represent Lower Moreland at the District One Cross Country Championships on October 29, 2021.
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
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