The Slicer Connection
La Porte Middle School
Upcoming Dates
- October 5 Strategic Planning Community Information Session -more information below.
- October 12 PSAT for 8th Grade Students and PTSO Meeting @ 3:45 in the Media Center
- October 18 Picture Retakes
- October 20 and 21- No School/Fall Break
- October 24 Dunebrook Presentation (7th Grade)
- October 27 Dunebrook Presentation (8th Grade)
- October 27 21st Century Scholars Presentation - 5pm Cafeteria
National Junior Honor Society News
The National Junior Honor Society students received information regarding the upcoming Camp Tecumseh trip. Please make sure that the proper paperwork is completed on time. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. DeWolf or Mr. Chezem at school.
This is the last call to order your NJHS shirt. The cost is $8 and all orders are due October 3rd.
Spell Bowl News
The Spell Bowl team is looking for a few more members. This is a chance to expand your vocabulary. You do not have to spell it out loud. Compete with other schools for individual and team awards. The competition is on November 2nd, so sign up today. See Mrs. DeWolf in room J111.
Student Council News
Membership is just beginning in 7th grade. Please see Mrs. DeWolf if you are interested in joining this prestigious group. The 8th-grade student council is sponsoring the first fun night of the school year on September 30th.
Please watch for our upcoming canned food drive.
Orchestra Fall Concert
The 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Orchestras will perform their Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the La Porte High School Performing Arts Center. The 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Students will need to arrive at LPHS by 6:15 pm. All 6th Grade Orchestra Students will need to arrive by 6:30 pm.
Band Concert
Monday, October 10 is the 7th and 8th grade band concert.
7:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center at La Porte High School
*free admission!
Students should wear all black and be in the following locations:
7th Grade - Cases in band room -- be on stage with instruments by 6:45pm
8th Grade - Self in orchestra room by 6:45pm
Dunebrook Presentation
Dunebrook is a local organization that educates and empowers children and educators in body safety.
LPMS will be hosting Dunebrook in October for grade level Body Safety presentations; 7th grade will be Monday October 24th, and 8th grade will be on Thursday, October 27th.
More information will be sent to all 7th and 8th grade families in October.
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 7Âş y 8Âş grado! InformaciĂłn importante sobre becas para su estudiante. ComunĂquese con el Sr. Mario Rosa al 362-7056, ext. 81711 o mrosa@lpcsc.k12.in.us
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.
LaPorte Middle School Students of the Month
Alex Clark
Samantha Kodie
Hollie Johnson
Logan Cooney
Nicholas Perra
Lily Erickson
Diego Guzman Medina
Dalyia Langston
Tyler Hugart
Maddie Allen
Ava Hedrick
Anabella Arnett
Jenna Hertges
Charles Yergler
Trinidad Harris
Natalie McGhee
Kathan Parkerson
Sarah Peterson
Molly Riley
Ethan Badger
Textbook Rental
Yearbook Info
October 7th is the last day to purchase your 2022-23 LPMS yearbook for the early bird special of $28 with three free icons. HURRY and check this off of your to do list. The price will go up to $32 and the free icons will be gone. Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com or grab an order form outside of G107.
Builder's Club
Do you enjoy community involvement and helping others? If so, then the Builder's Club is the perfect place for you! Please visit your Canvas page under student information to find the link to join! Our first meeting is on September 7th from 2:45-4:30 in K211.
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
Information Below has been shared in previous newsletters.
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.
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