LMS e-blast
21 February 2020
PTO News
Boxtops for Education:
It's time to submit our last batch of Boxtops for the '19-'20 school year! Please turn in all of the Boxtops you've been collecting to the box in the LMS library or to the Main Office by Friday, February 28th. Each Boxtop is worth 10 cents, and every little bit helps! If you haven't already done so, please download the Boxtops for Education app and scan your grocery store receipts. Happy Clipping/Scanning!
Chaperones needed! Our next dance on 3/6 is going to be "Outta This World". Get your white shirts ready for some "glow" action on the dance floor!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054da8a82ca57-lmsdance2
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The PTO will have several board positions to fill this fall for the next school year. We would LOVE for you to join us! This is a great way to get involved in your child's education and feel good about doing your part to make LMS the best place it can be. You can help us by contributing in a small or big way. Please contact Rachel Mitchell at rachelsmitchell@gmail.com and we can discuss what position might be a god fit for you. Your child's middle school years will fly by - now is the time to get involved!
2020 PTO Meeting Dates
February 25th
March 24th
April 28th
May 26th
News from the Counseling Department:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
March 12th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 12-15 - Winter Break
March 18 - Report Cards go home
March 17-20 - Writing SOL (8th grade ONLY)
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LMS PROGRAMS:
Kids’ Haven Group - At LMS we are fortunate to have Kids’ Haven: A Center for Grieving Children sponsor and run a student group in our school. Two times each month, a trained Kids’ Haven facilitator works with LMS students who have experienced a significant loss to provide grief support during the school day. If your student has recently experienced the loss of a loved one and would like to participate in our Kids’ Haven group, please contact Laura Casler at caslerlr@lcsedu.net.
Virginia Tech Talent Search - We are trying to identify students who have the potential to go to college but who will need extra support both academically and financially. The Virginia Tech Talent Search program offers this added support. The program goals are to improve both academic performance and levels of motivation of participants, and prepare them to pursue post-secondary education.
These goals are attained through:
In school workshops that focus on college access information and academic mindset
Academic instruction, including tutoring at both Saturday tutorials and on-line platforms
Academic, career, and personal counseling
All expenses paid college campus visits
A variety of social and cultural experiences
If you would like your child to attend an informational meeting to learn more about becoming a Talent Search student, please email Laura Casler at caslerlr@lcsedu.net.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:
Kinship Care Support Group, Third Thursday of each month, Lynchburg DHS, 6-7:30pm. No one understands your life right now quite like other kinship caregivers, so let’s lean on each other. Each night there will be a “jump start” topic, then open time for discussion. There will be dinner, child care, good information, and great company. Register with April Watson at April.Watson@lynchburgva.gov.
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Fun things to do with your family this weekend:
Saturday, February 22nd - Maple Sugaring, 11am-12:30pm, Miller Center. Tap the sap for a sweet treat! After the tree tapping demonstration, try a taste of the ‘sweet’ fruit of our labor! Hear the tale of Thomas Jefferson’s ‘maple sugar scheme’ and other sweet stories about maple syrup production in Virginia. All participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Info.: https://www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/programs-and-activities/maple-sugaring/
Sunday, Feb. 23rd - Gospel Fest: The Revival, 7pm, Towns Auditorium, School of Business, Liberty University. Hosted by Bridging The Gap Urban Ministries (BTGUM) and the Office for Equity and Inclusion. Details: www.liberty.edu.
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Rene James
Counselor for students: A-M
Laura Casler
Counselor for students: N-Z
LMS Counseling Department: 515-5332
LMS Drama presents Seussical, Jr.
Seussical, Jr. will be next Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th at 7pm in the E. C. Glass auditorium! 35 LMS students (and some local elementary school kids) are involved in this fantastical frenzy of fun and would love for everyone to come on out to support them! Tickets are $5 for kids (ages 2-14) and $7 for adults (cash only, please) and will be available at the door.
p.s.- Living in the Heart of Virginia (WSET) filmed an interview with the performers this past week and will be airing it on the news next Wednesday afternoon.
LMS Sports
TENNIS TRYOUTS start on March 2. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Coach Sykes.
TRACK starts on Monday, March 2.
BOYS TENNIS starts on Monday, March 2.
If your child would like to participate in Track, boys or girls soccer, or tennis, he/she must have a current physical on file from this school year. No physical from last school year is acceptable.
SciFest 2020
Poetry Jam - Students may submit an original poem related to science through their Science Teacher for entry into the SciFest Poetry Contest. LMS has had several finalists and winners over the years! Finalists are invited to a reception at Randolph, their poems are published, and prizes are awarded! Please stay tuned to announcements from your child's science teacher about how to submit your poem.
Pi Run - A 3.14 mile fun run on March 14, free and open to the first 300 participants. Starting behind Randolph College, runners will proceed to Oakwood and back to Randolph's track, where they receive a free t-shirt and a piece of pie! Register here.
Science Day for 3rd through 6th graders - Saturday, March 28. This will fill quickly and nearly half the spots are filled! Students can register to participate in a series of 30-minute science activities. Register here.
And for the little siblings ages 3 through 7, register for Science Day for Little Scientists! Registration opened on Wednesday and some sessions are already full! Register here.
Check out the full schedule of SciFest events at http://randolphscience.org/scifest/
Yearbooks are on sale!
Yearbooks cost $25 and you may add a name for $5 extra.
Please use the following link and code to order your LMS yearbook:
Yearbook Code: 8627920
Securly: How to monitor your child's online activity on the school issued chromebook
Pay Online!!
MySchoolBucks accounts: We've made it easier to find LMS items on MySchoolBucks!
Once you are signed on, click on School Store Browse All. All the LMS items are listed (alphabetically) on this screen. This is our one stop shop for everything LMS!
Linkhorne Middle School
Website: http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/lms/
Location: 2525 Linkhorne Drive, Lynchburg, VA, USA
Phone: 434-515-5330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMSJaguars/