Laura Bush Middle School
July 2020
Welcome
As we prepare for the 2020-21 school year, I want to thank you ahead of time for your patience as we work to develop plans for the upcoming school year. You, our students, and all the staff at LBMS have done an extraordinary job adjusting to Pirates Learn@Home as we closed out the 2019-20 school year in the midst of a pandemic. We will continue to monitor developments while also focusing on the beginning of a new school year's activities, how the future will look, and how we will return to the classrooms. Our administrative team has spent the summer reviewing and planning to ensure the safety of our students.
We will continue to make decisions based on the health and safety of our students and staff and be prepared to follow guidance issued by health experts, our school board, and superintendent. Since we don't know what the state of the virus will be at the time of the first day of school, we must be prepared to offer options for Orientation and Open House. The options we are presenting to you are subject to change and we will adjust as the circumstances warrant.
Throughout it all, our goal is to allow you the opportunity to attend Open House and Orientation prior to the start of the school year while keeping everyone safe. Our partnership is vital to the success and safety of students and their educational outcomes.
How will your child attend school?
*This survey was sent earlier and only needs to be filled out if you have NOT submitted one yet.
Lubbock-Cooper ISD will offer a traditional, in-class format and a virtual, at-home learning format. We are requesting your input to determine the percentage of students who plan to participate in each format. Please read through and complete the survey listed below to indicate your family's school plan. Please complete one survey per enrolled child. (Note: Completing the survey is not a commitment to a specific learning format. We are only asking for your current plan, and we understand that your response may change as your household's situation evolves.)
LBMS School Format Survey: https://forms.gle/mSzi769cDgfWU9eG8
Schedule Pickup
Tuesday, August 4
All students will be able to pick up their schedules on August 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In order to receive your schedule, you must have completed the online verification process. Please enter through the main entrance of the building and follow safety guidelines.
All schedules have been processed according to students’ requests and every effort was made to fulfill requests. Schedule changes will NOT be taken during this time.
*Social Distancing will be required and please keep in mind that Governor Abbott's order regarding face coverings will be in effect.
Yearbook Pickup
Tuesday, August 4
Yearbooks will be available for pickup on August 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will have extra yearbooks for those who would like to purchase one.
Open House
For the health and safety of our guests, please help us limit Open House attendees to LBMS students only, and just one adult per household. Please keep in mind that Governor Abbott's order regarding face coverings will be in effect.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19, 2020. All LBMS students will begin in period B1 where teachers will provide them with timetables, schedules, and other information to help them get off to a successful start to the new school year. Following first period, students will move through both Red and Black schedules.
*Please be sure to review the district policy on dress code, as it will be enforced on the first day of school.
Drop-off/Pick-up Areas
*Sixth grade students will enter through the main front doors. Their route is color-coded in green.
*Seventh and eighth grade students will enter through the back gym entrance or cafeteria entrance. Their route is color-coded in orange. Please refrain from entering the faculty parking lot.
LBMS and Parent Communication
*We will be sharing information about LBMS in the
Parent/Student Binder within LiveBinders. Please take some time and download the "LiveBinders" app, as this binder will host information about LBMS. Daily schedule, events, dress code, policy, and much more can be found in LiveBinders.
*The Smore App is our e-newsletter that is sent via email monthly. The monthly e-newsletter will contain FYIs and events for the month.
Setting up LiveBinder
The Parent/Student LiveBinder is currently under construction. We will be updating the LiveBinder as information becomes available. In the meantime, you may download and join the Parent/Student LiveBinder. Click the link below:
LiveBinders NAME: Parent/Student LiveBinder 2020-21
https://www.livebinders.com/b/2670999
Key: Pirates1
**LiveBinders can be accessed on your computer or on your phone**
*LCISD Reopening Guidelines
About Us
Principal - Edna Parr
Assistant Principals: Kyle Hendrix, Lance Lewis, Felicia Mojica (Principal Intern)
Counselors: Martha Zielinski, Karla Venable
