The Slicer Connection
La Porte Middle School
Upcoming Dates
- January 16 - MLK Day/No School
- January 20 - Fun Night
- January 26 - Fundraiser Begins
- February 1 - Professional Development/E-Learning Day
8th Grade Dance Information
The 8th grade dance will be Friday, May 19th, 2023. Information will go out via email and letter regarding behavior guidelines, attendance and dress code. We are looking for parental help to get everything organized and set up. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ms. Halaschak at the following email address: ahalaschak@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Report Cards have been posted to Skyward.
Academic Super Bowl Information
Sign Up today to become a member of the LaPorte Middle School Academic Super Bowl Team.
Through this Hoosier contest, teams of students enhance their research and study skills by delving into the topic of The Age of Exploration, taking them beyond what is usually covered in the classroom. Subject area rounds include English, math, science, social studies, and interdisciplinary. This is a great opportunity for students to expand their academic resume. Please contact an academic coach to sign up or ask any questions. The competition date is April 29th, held here in LaPorte.
Math - Mr. Gogel - agogel@lpcsc.k12.in.us
English - Mrs. Carrie Miller - cmiller@lpcsc.k12.in.us & Mrs. Kwasny - lkwasny@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Interdisciplinary - Ms. Loucks - lloucks@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Social Studies - Mrs. DeWolf - bdewolf@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Band News!
Congratulations to our 8th grade band student Mya Moore! She auditioned and was selected as one of the most outstanding middle school musicians in our state. Mya recorded herself playing the required music and was selected by a panel of judges. Mya was selected to perform in the "Junior All State Band" which will perform at the Fort Wayne Convention Center in January. We are so proud of her hard work and high achievement! Congratulations, Mya!
The LaPorte Middle School Spelling Bee will take place on February 2, 2023.
Any seventh or eighth-grade student may participate.
Would you like to take place in this exciting event? Please contact Mrs. Kwasny for a list of practice words.
Free/Reduced Meal Application
Families interested in applying for meal or textbook assistance need to follow this link to complete the Free/Reduced Meal Application. It is also available at our school.
LaPorte Middle School Students of the Month
Andrew Busse
Maura Grant
Ray Lear
Shawn Patton
Evan Howes
Jenna Hertges
Charles Yergler
Trinidad Harris
Natalie McGhee
Kathan Parkerson
Erandy Carillo-Medina
Enrique Gonzalez
Austyn K Jablonski
Timber Phillips
Isabella Escobedo
Dalton Hines
Maddison Campion
Julianna Chavez
Sarah Peterson
PTSO News
PTSO Fundraiser-Our annual fundraiser will kick-off on Jan. 26th and 27th. Students will attend presentations about the fundraiser. PTSO depends on this fundraiser to fund the majority of our campus activities. Please encourage students to sell. Students will be rewarded based on the number of items sold. Brochures will be sent home on Friday, Jan. 27th. Thank you for your support!
PTSO Scholarships- PTSO will be giving away 4 scholarships for $250 each. Two will be given to previous Kesling students. Two will be given to previous Boston students. We will continue this procedure until the last class of students that attended the split schools graduates. Scholarships will be announced on April 24th at LPHS.
Volunteers Needed-Mrs. Krutz is looking for volunteers to help with Junior Achievement in May. Volunteers will need to be available for six days/sessions. Please let her know if you know someone who may be interested.
PTSO Involvement-We are currently looking for more parents to become involved in PTSO and our events. EVERYONE is welcome!!!
PTSO E-mail: keslingptso@gmail.com
Our next meeting will be on Feb. 8, 2023 @ 3:45 in the library.
Yearbook Info
The 7/8th grade Yearbook is still for sale. Personalization will close on February 28th. Pre-Order now to ensure your student receives a yearbook. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and search for LaPorte Middle School or fill out an order form located outside of room G107.
Textbook Rental
LaPorte Community School Corporation will be sending 2022-2023 Textbook Rental Statements via email.Paper statements will no longer be mailed out. Please look for a message on a monthly basis from Skyward showing your statement. If you have not received a statement, please utilize Skyward Family Access to see your student's textbook rental fees. As a reminder, Textbook Rental for the 2022-23 school year is now due. Payments can be made online (via Parent Portal/Skyward Family Access) or paid at the school's office with a check, money order, or credit card. (There is not an additional fee to pay online through Skyward Family Access.) Please note payments are due no later than May 31, 2023. Applications for free or reduced lunch can be completed online at https://family.titank12.com/. If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program then you are eligible for the free textbook rental. In order to receive this benefit, you must apply and be approved during the 2022-23 school year. Any unpaid textbook rental balances after May 31, 2023 will be turned over to an outside collection agency and are subject to additional fees and legal expenses. Thank you.
Information Below has been shared in previous newsletters.
Substitutes and Instructional Assistants Needed🙂
Please use this link for more information or to apply for a position at La Porte Middle School. If you are interested in volunteering please call Mrs. Krutz at 219--324-1370
21st Century Scholars
Parents of 7th and 8th Graders! Important scholarship information for your student. Contact Mr. Mario Rosa at 362-7056, ext. 81711 or mrosa@lpcsc.k12.in.us for additional information.
¡Padres de alumnos de 7º y 8º grado! Información importante sobre becas para su estudiante. Comuníquese con el Sr. Mario Rosa al 362-7056, ext. 81711 o mrosa@lpcsc.k12.in.us
English Language Learners Information
Classes for adult English language learners are held at:
- AK Smith in Michigan City on Monday nights from 5-8 pm
- Boston School in La Porte on Wednesday nights from 5-8 pm
- St. Joseph Catholic School on Thursday nights from 5-8 pm
Call 574-514-6640 if interested before you show up.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP OF STUDENTS
Car Riders and Walkers should always enter from 18th street to access the front entrance. Our La Porte Middle School students should use Door 1 to enter and exit the school. Parents of students who attend both LPMS and Kesling Intermediate should use Door 9 off of A Street for pick up and drop off.
Dismissal for Car Riders picked up at Door 1 will be at 2:29 to help with dismissal traffic on the campus. Only students that are picked up at Door 1 may leave class at 2:29. All other students will be dismissed at 2:35.
The "Thrive" Support Group
Is your child having difficulty thriving after the death of a loved one?
LPCSC Grief Counselor Christine Rosenbaum is starting a support group at the Kesling Campus for grades 5-8. It is a closed group which offers participants a safe, supportive atmosphere as they explore the many facets of grief after a loved one dies. Students learn coping strategies and develop a support system to help them manage grief-related issues touching their lives. If you have an interest in your child participating in the group, contact Christine Rosenbaum at crosenbaum@lpcsc.k12.in.us or 362-7507 x 72032.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
- Breakfast: All students in K-8 may get a free breakfast. When entering school, students may get a breakfast in the cafeteria and go directly to first period where they will eat their breakfast.
- Lunch: Students lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
- 1st Lunch: $2.05
- 2nd Lunch: $2.35
- Milk: $.50
- Please do not send students with lunch money. All payments should be made online. Updates and menus can be found at https://www.lpcsc.k12.in.us/en-US/food-services-250d8068/ and on Facebook, LPCSC Slicer Cafe
Sports
All sports participants MUST have a Physical Form completed (use this link https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/.../Physical-Form1.pdf and complete the Final Forms: https://laporte-in.finalforms.com/
Bus Information
The transportation department will be sending out busing information to all families before the start of the school year. Please make sure that your email/cell phone numbers are up to date in Skyward as information will be communicated around August 5th. Please call the transportation department for specific questions (362-1023).
PTO
We are currently looking for parents to become actively involved in the Kesling Campus PTO by serving as an active member or officer or just by contributing . Please contact LPMS Principal, Mrs. Krutz, if you are interested in serving in this capacity. The Kesling Campus PTO will consist of both Kesling Intermediate School and La Porte Middle School representatives. The main responsibility of the PTO officers/active members is to attend monthly meetings and organize the various activities planned at the Kesling campus. Meetings will most likely be held the second Wednesday of the month, in our media center at 3:45 p.m.; however, these meetings may change as new parent leaders volunteer to serve as an officer.
Lockers, Book Bags and Cell Phones
Lockers can be accessed at designated times this year. Students will need to keep their book bags in their lockers. Book bags with wheels are not permitted, but all other types are acceptable.
Cell Phones must be turned off and kept in the student's locker. They may not be kept in one of their pockets. If needed, a student may use their phone at their locker during designated times with teacher's permission.
All classrooms have phones that may be used if an emergency arises.
Dress Code
A school is a place of learning, and appropriate attire should be worn at all times. LPMS reserves the right to alter student dress when the dress is determined to be unsafe, inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive to the learning environment.
1. Shirts and Tops: All tops and shirts must be capable of being tucked in. Bare-midriff tops, tank tops, string tops, halter tops, and see through tops are unacceptable. Sleeveless jerseys must be worn with an undershirt. Tops with large arm holes should be worn with an undershirt.
2. Length of shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh length in the front and back at all times.
3. Holes in pants that expose excessive amounts of skin between mid-thigh length and waist cannot be worn.
4. Coats or outdoor wear are not permitted in the classrooms and should remain in locker until dismissal.
5. No jewelry or chains that could be used as a weapon or depict a weapon are allowed.
6. Pants must be of an appropriate size that matches the stature of the individual and must be worn at the waist. No sagging pants.
7. No undergarments should be visible.
8. Pajama pants and house slippers are not allowed.
9. Hats are not permitted inside the building unless specified for a special day. Hats and bandanas are not to be clipped to belts or pants.
10. No clothing or accessories suggesting gangs or gang related activities may be worn.
11. Painting or writing on the body or clothing is forbidden.
La Porte Middle School
Email: ekrutz@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Location: 304 East 18th Street, La Porte, IN, USA