LTMS Principal's Newsletter
April, 2022 Issue 7
Dear Families,
The LTMS students and staff are working hard to push aside the last vestiges of winter as we all look forward to warmer weather and the longer hours of daylight that spring provides. Below you will find information about a variety of topics concerning the Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact our Main Office at (609) 242-2100.
Sincerely,
Mr. King
Dates to Remember
April 7: End of the Third Marking Period
April 15: Marking Period 3 Report Cards available through the Parent Portal
April 15-22: Spring Recess
May 2-11: NJSLA Testing
May 27: 1/2 Day- Memorial Day Weekend
May 30: No School- Memorial Day
June 2: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
June 10: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. 8th Grade Dance
June 17: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6 p.m. High School Football Field
School Happenings
- Science classes will have their midterm on April 5th, while Social Studies will have their midterm on April 7th.
- Good luck to all of our Spring Athletes as they begin their season. GO LIONS!
- Attention Winter Sports Athletes: Please turn in all uniforms and equipment to avoid being placed on the fine list. You may turn in these items to your coaches.
- Free after school tutoring is available for English and Math for all middle school students. Please contact your child's counselor for more information. (609) 242-2100 x3002
- I am very proud of our 7th and 8th grade students who participated in the New Jersey Math League Contest. Our 7th grade team was the top school in Ocean County and finished 29th in the state overall. While our 8th grade team tied for top honors in Ocean County while finishing 35th in the state overall.
- Congratulations to Mrs. Brannick for being named Lacey Township Middle School Teacher of the Year. We commend her for all of her hard work and effort both in the classroom and in after-school activities.
- Congratulations to all the cast and crew of the LTMS Drama Club. Their performances of Into the Woods Jr. were amazing. I am very proud of all our Drama Club students.
- Our Late Bus routes are running Monday through Friday after school. The late bus leaves the middle school at 3:15, goes to the Mill Pond School to pick up students there, and then the bus goes to the bus stops. This bus route is only for students staying after school for a school activity, with a staff member (tutoring, clubs, activities, sports). It is not for students to "hang out" and then go home. Bus route information can be found by clicking the following link: LTMS Late Bus Routes Please note, these routes do not stop at all regular bus stops. Please look at the routes and let your child know which stop is closest to your home.
- Information on purchasing a yearbook can be found here: Yearbook Flyer
- Students may upload their own photos for consideration to be in the yearbook this year. Information can be found by following the directions in this Yearbook Snap Flyer.
- We want to thank all those families who have signed up to join the PTC (Parent Teacher Council). Your support and money goes directly back to our students throughout the year. If you are still interested in signing up, you may use the form found at the following link: PTC Sign Up. You may also sign up online through the link below, which also outlines Amazon Smile, a way to support the PTC when you shop online. PTC Sign Up/Amazon Smile.
- Anyone interested in supporting the PTC through the purchase of LTMS SpiritWear may do so by using this site. LTMS Apparel
- The PTC is running a fundraiser at The Tacoholics Grill on April 7th from 4-8 p.m. Information can be found at this link: The Tacoholics Grill Fundraiser
- On Wednesday, April 13 the Lacey Township School District is running a "Bunny Hop" where families can learn about local resources to assist them. More information can be found at this link: LTSD Bunny Hop
- Please visit the LTMS Food Service website for information concerning breakfast and lunch for this school year.
Health Office
- Please refer to the updated district mask information that was sent out in Dr. Clark's letter home on February 9th. Mask Update Letter
- CDC Guidelines on How to Protect Yourself
- Please keep your child home if he/she is not feeling well or is showing any symptoms outlined in the document attached. Health Protocols
- Please send in an updated immunization record if there have been any changes within the past year.
- Quarantining and Isolation timelines have changed, please contact the school nurse with any questions.
- You may send your child to school with a refillable water bottle. The water fountains are now available throughout the day and there are water bottle filling stations that the students can use.