L.H. Rather Junior High
Welcome Back Letter
August 1, 2019
Dear LHR Families,
We hope you have had a great summer. We are excited about the 2019-2020 school year and have been busy preparing to make this the best year ever. I am excited to begin my fourth year as the Junior High School Principal and enter my sixth year as an administrator in Bonham ISD. I want to personally welcome our returning students and families as well as those that are new to our campus or community. We are delighted to have you at our school and know this year will be filled with exciting learning and growth opportunities for your child.
We are thrilled about the new staff members joining our LHR family this year and feel that we have brought in some innovative and dedicated people to help provide your child with an excellent educational experience. Please help us welcome: Kathryn Barton-Counselor; Cindy Berg-7th Reading Teacher; Amanda De Matos-Consumer Science Teacher; Sue Landis-ISS/Inclusion Aide; Valerie Mistrot-ELAR Resource/Inclusion Teacher; Tristen Robertson-Spanish I Teacher (shared with BHS) and Mattie Winkels-Lifeskills Teacher.
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT Monday, August 19, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Students who have completed their online registration and turned in required enrollment documents will be able to pick up their schedules upon arrival. Those who have not completed these tasks should contact the school office for direction on getting it done before Meet the Teacher Night so they can receive their schedule.
We will not make any schedule changes that night. Student schedule change request forms may be turned in that night through Wednesday, August 28, 2019. All schedule change requests must be made in writing by the parent and approved by campus administration.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Wednesday, August 21, 2019
- Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:20 a.m. when adult supervision begins.
- Breakfast is served from 7:20 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. each morning and is provided at no charge to all students.
- First bell rings at 7:45 a.m. 1st period tardy bell rings at 7:50 a.m.
- Dismissal: Bus Riders 3:24p.m. Walkers/Care Riders 3:30 p.m.
- School hours are 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (See bell schedule on our Website and Facebook page.)
TRAFFIC FLOW BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
Please refer to the map below for information about where students should be dropped off and picked up at LH Rather. Please do not stop in the northbound lane of Main Street to drop off or pick up your child. All students should be dropped off and picked up in front of the awning on the southbound side of Main Street. We appreciate your efforts to help keep our students safe.
HANDBOOKS / DRESS CODE
The BISD Code of Conduct, LHR Parent/Student Handbook, Student Dress Code and School Supply Lists are on (or will soon be on) the school website. Printed copies of these documents are available upon request in the LHR office. Please be familiar with the student dress code to help us be proactive in heading off any compliance issues.
A couple of things to note regarding dress code: shorts/skirts must be longer than fingertip length; pants/jeans must be free from holes and splits above fingertip length unless there is fabric underneath the holes that prevents any visible skin or undergarments; sleeveless shirts must be a minimum of three fingers wide across the top strap; and leggings/jeggings /tights/spandex/yoga pants may only be worn if the shortest point of the shirt/top worn with them is long enough to cover the buttocks and pelvic areas when standing; hoods are not to be worn inside the building.
PARENT/FAMILY VOLUNTEERS
Please stop by the Volunteer table at Meet the Teacher night if you are interested in helping with our PTO, working in our concession stands, volunteering on campus or serving on our Campus Site Based Decision Making Team. You may also contact the school office for more information about how you can help with campus activities.
Please join us on Facebook @lhrather so you are able to receive the latest news and updates about campus happenings. You can also check our web page for news updates and important information. http://lhr.bonhamisd.org/ .
I look forward to a successful year for our students, staff and families. Please feel free to stop by my office or call me at 903-583-7474 any time you have questions or concerns. My email address is traci.daniel@bonhamisd.org. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Traci Daniel
Principal
L.H. Rather Junior High School