LMS e-blast
21 April 2021
PTO News
Thanks to our very generous corporate and family donors, the PTO is happy to share that 4 additional touchless water bottle filling stations were purchased for LMS. After these very popular and timely items were on backorder for a bit, they are now being delivered and installed. We hope that our LMS community will support these businesses, as they have supported us. A list of those donors can be found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/schools/lms/pto/fundraising
Our next PTO meeting will be on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 pm via Zoom – please join us!
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News from the Counseling Department
THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Dates for your Calendar:
April 19 - May 21 - SOL Testing
May 27th - 8th Grade Drive-thru Promotion Ceremony
Preparing for School Year 2021-22
Current 7th Graders Course Selection Forms for 8th-grade classes are due back to LMS by May 3, 2021
CURRENT 8th GRADE STUDENTS:
The High School Counselors will schedule students for their English, math, science, history/social studies, and Health 9/PE 9 classes based on the 8th-grade teacher recommendations, and then students will choose their World Language course, electives, and back up electives. Since students will have seven classes next year (the counselor will register students for the five core classes--English, math, science, history/social studies, and Health 9/PE 9) and the student will choose two classes and two backup courses.
If students need assistance with completing the course selection form, the Counseling Department will have Zoom meetings on Mondays, April 26 and May 3 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
There will be a google form to choose 9th-grade electives available on the ECG website on April 21st.
COVID-19 Impacted Assistance
If your household is behind on rent, mortgage, or utility payments because you lost income due to COVID-19, contact:
Interfaith Outreach: 434-846-6098
LynCAG: 434-455-1601
TECHNOLOGY
Who do I contact if my student needs technical assistance? LCS Student Tech Assistance
LMS INFORMATION
PAWS Program - After School and Weekend Tutoring
Our 21st Century Program is offering virtual tutoring/academic support as one of our programs this year. We will be providing support during evening and weekend hours to help working families. Our program hours will be Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm as well as Saturdays 12:00-2:00 pm. Please complete this application if you would like your student to participate: PAWS Tutoring Program
Where can I find information specific to LMS?
LMS Counseling Department Website
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Expert Recommended Resources to Help Teens and Young Adults Navigate Life's Challenges
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth - CTY is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students around the world. Talent Search is the gateway to CTY. It's an advanced assessment that will help identify your child's strengths. Receiving a qualifying score can earn your student the opportunity to enroll in summer and online programs. Apply to CTY using the Talent Search application form if you want to test for eligibility. Talent Search
Plates and Paints - Join the Academy online this spring for free art, food, and fun! Paint, learn and cook with them. Discover how color and food go together. Families will receive a class Zoom link and all cooking and painting supplies to work from home. Weds. nights from 5-7pm, April 21, 28, May 5 & 12.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Rene James
Counselor for students: A-M
Laura Casler
Counselor for students: N-Z
LMS Counseling Department: 515-5332
Athletics Department
Boys and girls soccer will both open their seasons next week! On Wednesday, April 28th we will be hosting LCA in a doubleheader. The girls will play at 4:30 and the boys will follow at approximately 5:45. On Thursday, April 29th our girls will play away at Appomattox at 6:00 and our boys' soccer team will host Appomattox here at Linkhorne at 5:00. On Monday, May 3rd the boys' soccer team will travel to Appomattox to play at 5:00 and our girls' soccer team will host Appomattox here at Linkhorne at 5:00. On Wednesday, May 5 our boys' soccer team will host Brookville here at Linkhorne at 5:30.
Boys and girls Track will also open up their season on Thursday the 29th at Sandusky at 5:30.
On Tuesday, May 4 our track team will host Dunbar Rustburg and Sandusky at Linkhorne at 5:30
As of now NO away spectators will be allowed at away contests but we will let our spectators in at all Home events.
All practices are the same as this week unless changed by their coaches due to contests etc.
GO JAGS!!!
Regional Science Fair
From the Nurse
Attention 7th-grade parents!!
As we kick-off registration for the 21-22 school year, please be aware that Virginia has NEW vaccine requirements for students entering the 7th grade. Your student will need the TDAP, meningococcal, and the HPV vaccines. See the attachments below for more details.
Jag Swag- New Items Now Available!
JAG SWAG
IS HERE!!
My School Bucks for Shirt Orders
Looking for a Creative way to show your Jaguar Spirit? We have just what you NEED!!
You won’t find a better price anywhere else!
Short Sleeve T-Shirt - $10
Long Sleeve T-Shirt - $15
Hoodie - $20
Select one of 4 designs OR select ALL 4
Shirts are made of 100% Cotton-Preshrunk
Our Mission is to provide creative affordable spirit items to the LMS community.
This sale is a part of an entrepreneurship project for Mrs.Stephens’ enrichment classes. All customization will be produced by students. Through this project students have been exploring all aspects of becoming an Entrepreneur including market research, creating a business plan, marketing, production, sales, and profit/loss reports. A portion of the proceeds will be reinvested into the LMS Jag Swag company to expand our offerings to include other Spirit items, and a portion will be used to benefit the LMS community.
You may pay for your cup using MY SCHOOL BUCKS on the LMS website.
Please see the pictures below for the t-shirt design options.
Tumblers are still available if you missed them!
You can order them Here Jag Swag Tumbler Order Form My School Bucks Tumbler LinkLinkhorne 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/