Lakeview Middle School
October 16, 2020
CHANGES TO 2ND 9 WEEKS PROGRAMMING
GREAT NEWS! Student schedules will be visible in Skyward this weekend - before October 19! This is updated from the time of filming the video below.
New to In Person Learning?
- LVMS A/B daily schedule. This schedule tells students which classes they will attend each day.
- LVMS In Person/Virtual Schedule Side-by-Side. This schedule provides class and lunch times.
- Skyward Family Access. Find your student's schedule. All students have 9 periods. Period 9 is Advisory. ELA is double-blocked so all students will have 2 ELA classes on their schedule.
- Bus Locator. Please read the transportation guidelines below.
- LVMS School Supply List. Students need to bring their personal technology AND a charger daily.
- Campus Details: Parent Drop Off Locations, Who's Who, etc.
Changes to the Virtual Learning Pathway
Based upon the feedback we received from our most recent survey, our campus is making some adjustments to the Virtual Learning Pathway for the 2nd 9 weeks. These changes will address the following student, parent, and teacher concerns:
· Overlapping WebEx Meetings
· Conflicts Between WebEx Content Meeting Times and Assigned Class Times
· Limited Teacher-Student interaction
In response to these concerns, we are piloting a new approach to virtual student scheduling. On October 19, all students in the virtual pathway will receive a NEW schedule in Skyward. This schedule is specifically designed for each student to be enrolled in a class period with their teacher for 85 minutes each day.
The model is just like the remote schedule our in person students followed at the beginning of the school year. Students will attend class following the A/B schedule; just like they are now. Teachers will open their class period WebEx at the beginning of class and will be available to interact with your student during the entire class period.
A minimum of 30 minutes of instruction will take place each class period, which will double or triple the time they are currently meeting with their students. The remaining time will be structured by the teacher to provide support for your student while they are working on learning activities. Students who are unable to attend class during the allotted time may still receive attendance credit by submitting an assignment or working in Edgenuity, Canvas, etc. on their class day.
We will no longer follow the Content Meet schedule or require students to meet with teachers outside of their assigned class period, unless they are participating in a group activity such as virtual sectionals for band, choir, or orchestra. An updated copy of our Class Time Schedule is linked here.
In order to make this work for every virtual student, there will be a few occasions where our virtual students will co-seat with an in person class or where your student's teacher might change. Students who are "co-seated" will receive virtual instruction through WebEx by one of our in person teachers during an in person class period. Our co-seat teachers are excited about the opportunity to welcome virtual students into their classes and are prepared to create inclusive opportunities for all of the students in their care. If your student requires co-seating in order for their schedule to work, you will be contacted during the week of October 12.
So what should your student do to prepare for this change?
1. Complete their 1st 9 Week coursework in Edgenuity by October 16.
2. Log in to Skyward and check their schedule for the 2nd Term in Skyward on Sunday, October 19. If you only see the current term in Skyward, select the Matrix button. This should show you the new schedule.
That's it! On Monday, October 19, virtual students will attend classes 1, 3, 5, and 7 following their new schedule.
We are excited about the opportunities this new approach to virtual learning will create for our learners and teachers. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at deisterbl@lisd.net.
Important Links for Students in the Virtual Learning Pathway
- LVMS A/B daily schedule. Students should attend Webex Meetings and independently work in 4 classes a day. They no longer have to work in every class, every day. Additional invitations may be sent for sectionals, practices, and/or tutoring.
- LVMS In Person/Virtual Schedule Side-by-Side
- LVMS Virtual/Virtual Plus Family Planning Tool. This document helps students plan their learning schedule each week.
- Skyward Family Access. Find your student's schedule. All students have 9 periods. Period 9 is Advisory. Virtual students do not attend advisory. Essential SEL/Advisory content will be imbedded in other classes. All students have 7 courses. ELA is double-blocked so students will work in ELA every day.
- Tech Tutorials. Use this presentation to help troubleshoot tech issues throughout the day.
Red Ribbon Month!
This year's Red Ribbon Week theme will help amplify the campaign's mission to encourage children, families and communities to live healthy, happy and drug-free lives. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery and strength.
Click here for more information about Red Ribbon Month!
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 19-23, 2020
- 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Lamar @ LMS. First game begins at 5:30 PM.
- 7th Grade Football vs. Downing @ TCHS. First game begins at 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, 10/20
- 8th Grade Football vs Downing @ TCHS. First game begins at 6:00 PM.
- District Family Movie Night @ Grandscape
Wednesday, 10/21
- Cross Country Championship TBD
Thursday, 10/22
- 8th Grade Volleyball vs Lamar @ LMS. First game begins at 5:30 PM.
Friday, 10/23
- Virtual Coffee Talk with Dr. Deister. Join the virtual meeting here. Passcode: LVMS.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct our annual Title I meeting and jointly develop our 2020 School/Parent Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Policy and to review our Targeted Improvement Plan. We welcome your feedback and will provide and opportunity for community input during the meeting. Meeting agenda.
District Guidelines for Fall Sports:
If you are interested in attending athletic events this fall, we ask that you review LISD’s general guidelines for spectators and tickets. Specific guidelines will vary by campus and questions should be directed to the administration office at the campus for the game you would like to attend.
Middle School
- Admission tickets at the gate: $2 for adults, $1 for students
- Due to capacity limitations, LISD requests only two adults per student-athlete attend middle school games.
- Student spectators not accompanied by one of the two above mentioned adults will not be allowed to attend middle school events.
- Spectators will be asked to leave the competition area after the completion of their student-athlete’s game to ensure proper physical distancing.
October 26-30, 2020
- 7th Grade Volleyball @ Huffines MS. First game begins at 5:30 PM.
- 7th Grade Football vs. McKamy @ SRMS. First game begins at 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, 10/27
- 8th Grade Football vs. McKamy @ SRMS. First game begins at 6:00 PM.
- District Family Movie Night @ Grandscape
- Spirit Night @ Chipoltle
Thursday, 10/29
- 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Huffines @ LVMS. First game begins at 6:00 PM.
Daily Essentials
- $2 ID
- $1 for lanyard
- $1 for case
Students - Don't leave home without your daily essentials!
TCHS Community Event Guidelines
We appreciate our community response in the beginning of our fall activities during the pandemic. We want to provide all of our community this important information in terms of health expectations at all TCHS events this year:
- Social Distancing—At all events, social distancing is required in the stands, auditorium, or other venues both home and away. We do want families to be able to sit together, but we appreciate families then staying six feet distanced from other families. At events where student sections are available, students will sit/stand on marked spaces that are distanced. Additionally, seating is every other row, with designation by signs at the entry of each row.
- Football Student Section—At TCHS football games this fall, there will be seating for 100 seniors on a first come basis to buy tickets for the game. All other students attending will be required to sit with a parent. For all sports in the gymnasiums, there are 50 reserved student seats on social distanced spots, and all other students must sit with a parent.
- Masks—A reminder, masks are required at all times at events, both inside and outside. Fans will be required to wear masks until they exit the TCHS property.
- Entry and Exit—While in the pandemic, we cannot allow congregating in venues. We do need all families to enter right to their seats and then after the event to immediately exit the premises. I know this is far different from what we enjoy, but we must stay in compliance with health guidance as we navigate the pandemic.
- Concessions—We are happy to deliver concessions at events in a safe fashion. We have implemented protocols in all areas with regard to pre-packaged food, sanitation, and safety procedures with workers and in the concession area. All concession surfaces and counters are sanitized every 15 minutes at an event for the safety of all parties. Additionally, designated marks are placed six feet apart in waiting areas of concession stands, and we do ask guests to honor each other’s safety by following these marked spaces.
- Eating Concession Items—Whereas we know fans will need to lower their masks to eat/drink a concession item, we do ask guests to protect the health of themselves and others by limiting how long theirs masks are lowered.
- Ticket Sales—Tickets are sold prior to events this year. There are no ticket sales at the gate, so please get your tickets early. Please remember, all students except for the 100 seniors at football games who sit in the students section, must enter, sit, and exit with their parents at all events. Additionally, to keep within social distancing guidelines, parents will not be allowed to have students outside of their family sit with them at events.
Important Links for Students in the In Person Learning Pathway
- LVMS A/B daily schedule. This schedule tells students which classes they will attend each day.
- LVMS In Person/Virtual Schedule Side-by-Side. This schedule provides class and lunch times.
- Skyward Family Access. Find your student's schedule. All students have 9 periods. Period 9 is Advisory. ELA is double-blocked so all students will have 2 ELA classes on their schedule.
- Bus Locator. Please read the transportation guidelines below.
- LVMS School Supply List. Students need to bring their personal technology AND a charger daily.
- Campus Details: Parent Drop Off Locations, Who's Who, etc.
PTSA is a great way to support our students and teachers!
- Buy Lakeview spirit wear!
- Follow the LVMS PTSA on social media: Facebook!
- Nominate someone you know or volunteer to serve on our PTSA Board here!
Want more details? Watch these videos for specifics...
- Arrival. School begins at 8:55. Students do not need to arrive early unless they are attending tutorials, sectionals, or practices. Students arriving between 8:15-8:45 will report to their Homeroom while they wait for school to begin.
- Cafeteria & Meals. Grab and go breakfast and lunch will be served daily.
- Sanitation & Hygiene. Info about these topics at the campus and student level.
- School Dismissal. Staggered dismissal. Car riders should be picked up by 4:45 each day.
Lakeview Middle School
Email: lakeview@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/lakeview
Location: 4300 Keys Drive, The Colony, TX, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeviewms/
Twitter: @LakeviewMS