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Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year
We are so excited to be here and ready to open our doors for our students and families! Beginning a school year is a fun and exciting time for all of us. Teachers are ready to welcome our new students, and we know many of our students are both anxious and excited to begin the new year. Please take the needed time to read this newsletter for important information.
Upcoming Dates
- August 4 & 5 - New Student Registration
- August 10 - Rock the Block 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at F Street Field by LPHS
- August 11 - Student Registration and Orientation 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- August 12 - Student Registration and Orientation 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- August 17 - First Day of School
- August 23 - Open House from 5:00-7:00 pm
- September 5 - Labor Day, No School
- September 6 - Fall Tailgate for students and families
- September 28 - Student eLearning Day/Professional Development
- October 20 and 21- No School/Fall Break
Rock the Block
Register your child/children at the link below for Rock the Block Back to School Rally and Backpack Giveaway on August 10, 2022, from 3-5 PM at the F Street Field by LPHS.
Those who pre-register get an early 2 PM entry to the event!
Back to School Immunization Information
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.
Textbook Rental
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.
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
Below is information about all of our Fall Sports!
Football - We are excited to share details about 7/8 Football at LPMS!
- August 8th - equipment handout at the south side of LPMS near the football field.
- 7th Grade equipment will be distributed from 4-5 pm.
- 8th Grade equipment will be distributed from 5-6 pm.
First Practice on Tuesday, August 9th for both 7th & 8th Grade 4:00-5:30 pm.
Volleyball and Cross Country
- Call-out meetings will take place during our first week of school.
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).
Information Update in Skyward Family Access
Student Information Update is now available through your Skyward Family Access Portal. You may log in to Skyward Family Access at the link below. Once logged in, you will have an alert for each student prompting you to complete the Information Update.
During this update, you will be asked to validate student information, emergency contacts and complete all necessary forms for the 2022-2023 school year. You must complete these steps to ensure that all future communication is accurately delivered and you have access to forms needed for applications or programs that your student will be involved in. All parents should be able to log in to their Skyward Accounts. If any of your information has changed or you need help logging in, please contact us. If you have moved, you will need to bring in proof of residency.
https://skyward01.lpcsc.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w
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 first 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.
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
La Porte Middle School