Lago Vista Middle School
11/16/18
Thank you!
We wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you! It's been an amazing start to the school year, and I hope you enjoy your week off. Thank you for the support, the volunteering, the pies and luncheons, and most of all, thank you for trusting us with educating and caring for your children.
We had a great week at LVMS, and here are a few of the best things I've seen...
Connect The Minds
Debating Social Media
Veterans Day
Thank you to the awesome students at LVHS for inviting 8th grade to our Annual Veterans Day ceremony. They did a great job - moving speeches, the Intermediate Choir sounded amazing - it was an excellent tribute to our community Veterans.
3...2...1...Blast Off!
Classroom Culture
UIL!
Picking Up After School
Car drop off and pick up is in the circle by the cafeteria. You may also park in the parking lot across Bar K in the baseball field and have the students walk to you.
Buses pick up by the Lower Gym and Intermediate School only. No student should be dropped off or picked up on that side.
The faculty parking lot or the admin building should not be used as a drop off or pick up. Please make sure to follow these guidelines to help us dismiss safely. Thank you!
Amazing Agamographs! Mrs. Womack's art class creates two pictures in one - you just have to change angles!
It's Getting Cold...Does Your Child Need A Coat?
Looking for a place to do some Holiday shopping? Vendors are needed as well! Contact toritaylor29@gmail.com for info.
Student Council Food Drive
Girls Basketball Wins 3 out of 4 from Florence
7th Grade Blue Team worked their offense and defense with many awesome shots, passes, steals, and blocks. Even though they lost 20-2, each one played their hearts out. Emily Caperton scored our 2 points and had 4 steals and 3 blocks. Sabrina Vaughan had 1 steal and 1 block, Trinity Unbehaun had 2 steals and 3 blocks. Madeline Trahan had 1 steal. Anna Magdaleno had 2 steals and 4 blocks. Isabelle Johnson had 1 steal and 2 blocks. Bethanay Rocha-Arbizo had 1 steal and 1 block.
7th Grade Gold Team beat Florence 34-1 with just awesome plays and defense. Emma Clark had 8 steals and 2 blocks. Kendall Karg got 10 points, 1 steal and 4 blocks. Reagan Phariss scored 6 points and 1 block. Addison Lockhart scored 14 points, 2 steals, and 1 block. Ariana Steele scored 4 points, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Cheyenne Hernandez had 1 steal, Sarah Conine had 2 steals. Sidney Porter had 1 steal and 2 blocks.
Boys Basketball Opens In Gateway
The 8th grade B team fell to the Gators 29-9.
Tyler Johnson and Eli Simons both scored 3 points each and Jeremiah scored 2 points.
The 7th grade A team lost this week to the Gators 37-9.
Mason Harris, Zac Zaleski, Ben Wilder, and Conor Priddy all scored 2 points and Gavin Smith scored one point for the Vikings.
The 8th grade A team lost the Gators 46-13.
Jordan Johnston was the leading scorer for the Vikings with 4 points.
Bowen Stobb had 3 points.
Konner Karg, Ethan Helton, and Nick Bandow each had 2 points.
Coming Up!
Saturday, November 17: Boys Basketball @ Franklin Tournament (A Teams)
November 19 - 23: Thanksgiving Break!
Monday, November 26th - Basketball vs. Blanco; Girls @ Blanco, Boys @ LV, 5:00 PM
December 14 - 19: Semester Exams
Friday, January 25th - Early Release Day, UIL Competition @ Lago Vista
Blue Santa Applications Can Be Picked Up In The Office
Blue Santa applications can be found in the Middle School office.
If your family is needing assistance with Toys/Food or any special needs this Christmas - stop by and pick up a form. Deadline for completed forms is November 16th.
School Store and PTO
As the weather is starting to cool down, it's going to be time to pull out the hoodies. There are some cool ones at the PTO website! Follow the link below...
School Store each Thursday 10:45-1:30 Viking Hall
School PTO Website (Really Cool Stuff Here!)
PTO Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LVMSPTO/
Sign up for PTO online! https://mkt.com/lvms-pto/pto-membership-dues
Testing Calendar
6th Grade Testing Calendar - https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=bGFnb3Zpc3RhLnR4ZWQubmV0XzJubDF2aTA3cmtlMnI1MjhsN3ByanA0OTNjQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20
7th Grade Testing Calendar - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=lagovista.txed.net_88gfsk6a68lm47m4vefp6bn540%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
8th Grade Testing Calendar - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=lagovista.txed.net_gp1usatcrfar6khencie1l8stc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
Need Parent Portal?
Tutorials?
Meet Our Staff! All of our teachers at LVMS are amazing and we want you to get to know them a little bit better! Each week we will interview two staff members(just one this week!) with some basic questions as well as some questions that were requested by students.
Adam Mothersole, Band
Where are you originally from?
I was born and raised in Austin, TX.
What led you to want to be a teacher? How long have you been in education?
My band director from my middle school inspired me to become a band director. This is my 4th year teaching.
Tell us about your family.
My father is a computer engineer and my mother was working in computer software, but now she is a stained glass artist. My brother is a professional clarinet player who plays in the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra.
What are your favorite hobbies?
My favorite outdoor activities include soccer, watersports/wakeboarding, and camping. I also enjoy watching sports (mainly football), playing video games, and watching Netflix.
What is your favorite video game?
Star Fox 64
What instrument did you play in high school?
Trombone
What did you enjoy most about being in band?
I enjoyed performing the marching shows and the football games.
Melinda Parham, Functional Academics Teacher
Where are you originally from?
I am originally from Bakersfield, California. We moved here to Texas this summer!
What led you to want to be a teacher? How long have you been in education?
My mother and father were teachers. My fathers's mother and grandmother were teachers. So, teaching comes naturally. This is my 6th year as a teacher, but I have been in education for 12 years.
Tell us about your family.
I have 3 children. My oldest, Janine, lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. My middle child, Kimberly, is married to Levi and they live in Bakersfield. Both my girls want to eventually live here in Texas. David is my youngest and he's in 5th grade. My husband, Mat, is a bus driver for our school district.
What are your favorite hobbies?
I love to read, cook food, and watch movies.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is green.
What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is the giraffe.
What do you want your students to learn most this year?
I want my students to learn how to be independent, lifelong learners!
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Lago Vista Middle School
Email: eric_holt@lagovista.txed.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300 2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lago-Vista-Middle-School-1266891766714816/