The Lions' Roar! 4/26/2024
Laurin Middle School's Newsletter
In this issue:
Principal's ROAR - Eric Sakshaug, Principal
Kai's Korner - Kelsey Kai, Assistant Principal
Berry's Blast - Jessica Berry, Admin Intern
LMS Multicultural ActivityTeacher Appreciation Week - shout out your child’s favorite teacher(s)!
LMS Smarter Balance Testing Schedule
LMS Family BBQ Day
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education: May 13 - 16th
Laurin Pride Acknowledgement
- Zero Referral Weekly Winner
- Artist of the Week
Laurin 8th Grade Announcements
- Forecasting/Orientation Dates for Incoming Freshmen PHS
- 8th Grade Celebration Zoom Meetings on Wednesdays
- 8th Grade Celebration June 14th
Laurin Yearbook Announcements
- 2023/2024 Yearbooks presales
District News
- New end-of-year schedule, including last day of school
- Review proposed materials
- ((GRADES 8-11)) Summer baking and pastry arts class
- Interpreter Services
- Employee Recognition
- Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
- Looking for something to do?
The Principal's ROAR
I am wishing you all a restful weekend. As always, we will be here for you and your students Monday. Sending you all our gratitude for the support and partnerships.
Mr. Saks
Kai's Korner
Laurin Families,
As part of our Character Strong SEL Curriculum, we invite you to participate in this Character Strong Character Dare with your family.
Berry's Blast
Next Friday is the last day of term five. Now is a great time to check grades on Skyward and get in any missing assignments! Set yourself up for success for the last 6 weeks of school!
Teacher Appreciation Week - shout out your child’s favorite teacher(s)!
May 6-10, 2024, is Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re asking for your help to recognize the many fantastic educators in Battle Ground Public Schools. Please take a moment to fill out this form by Tuesday, April 30. Shout out your child’s favorite teacher (or one of your own!), upload a photo (optional) and we’ll include some of the comments and photos in a special feature during Teacher Appreciation Week.
LMS Smarter Balance Testing Schedule
5/13, 5/14, 5/16, and 5/17: 8:10 am to 11:07 am
5/20 - 5/21 8th Grade WCAS: 8:10 am during core classes
5/23 - 5/24 5th Grade WCAS: 8:10 am during core classes
LMS Family BBQ May 21, 2024
Families are invited to have lunch with their student during the LMS Family BBQ lunch on Tuesday, May 21, 2024:
Grade level lunch times:
5th 12:05 to 12:25
6th 11:06 to 11:26
7th 11:26 to 11:46
8th 12:25 to 12:45
Middle School Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
May 13 - 16th during PE Classes
What is taught:
In accordance with state law, middle school PE courses include instruction in health as well as comprehensive sexual health education. View the lesson plans:
If your child will participate:
If your child will participate in all the comprehensive sexual health lessons, you do not need to take any action.
Opting out your child:
If after reviewing the curriculum you want to opt out your child from receiving some or all of the comprehensive sexual health instruction, please follow the opt-out instructions below.
Curriculum review:
Parents of middle school students enrolled in PE/health courses will have the opportunity to review the sexual health curriculum and opt out their middle schooler(s) from any or all days of instruction. Please refer to the Battle Ground School District website for additional information:
https://www.battlegroundps.org/middleschoolhealth/
Opting out
If after reviewing the curriculum you would like to opt-out your middle schooler(s) from any or all of the instruction, you will need to complete the opt-out form located in Skyward. (Get directions for opting out.) You must opt out your child for each course, even if you have opted them out in the past. Students who are opted out of these lessons will be given an alternate, required health assignment.
HELPFUL LINKS
Skyward – How to opt-out instructions- all languages
Laurin Lion P.R.I.D.E Acknowledgements
Zero Referral Weekly Winner!
- CONGRATULATIONS to 5th Grader, KELSEY MCGARY! Kelsey has had zero referrals all year and we couldn't be more proud!
ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to 7th Grader: Grayson Brown...
Laurin’s Artist of the Week!
Laurin 8th Grade Announcements
Incoming PHS Freshmen (Current 8th Gr Forecasting Dates)
- 8/26/24 - FRESHMAN/NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: TBD. More information and communication to come. All freshmen and new students welcome
8th Grade Celebration Zoom Meeting - Wednesday
8th Grade parents please plan on joining us via Zoom on the Wednesday weekly meeting regarding the planning of the 8th Grade Celebration for June 14th. Please refer to emails for the zoom link.
8th Grade Celebration June 14th Details
Hello again from the 8th Grade Celebration Committee,
Below you will find the links for the permission slip for the celebration, an update order form, and sign up for volunteering. Volunteers need to be background checked with the school district, this is a form on the district website, once filled out please take your ID to the school office. This process can take a couple weeks so please do this asap, it's good for two years. Some items are no longer available and one has a limited stock. Please get these in asap! Thank you!
Permission slip
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TdZKfTfASl3Ij2YVgxVJr3klWdD2ttJ6E4qlSN238pg/edit?usp=sharing
Order Form
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QohF1UezJNFJMGTbHec_gymlCYkuvxB3FHcNhcLcTmE/edit?usp=sharing
Volunteer Background
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnNOP9tUmfMvUCKP7mkOBg9ZkclxYf19K4WVPEmxfrY2F_6g/viewform
Signup Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAFAF2AA2FAC25-49285912-2024
LMS Yearbook
LMS 2023/2024 Yearbook
District Communication
New end-of-year schedule, including last day of school
Schedule changes will be in effect for the end of this school year due to weather-related closures in January. The last day of school for students in south schools will be Friday, June 14. The last day of school for students in most north schools will be Monday, June 17. Get the details.
2024-25 school calendar
The 2024-25 academic calendar (Русский) (Español) has been updated since it was first released. Here are some of the key dates:
First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27
Kindergarten Smart Start begins: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025
Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4
In-service dates (no student attendance): Oct. 11, Nov. 6, Jan. 29
Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)
Review proposed materials
New teaching and learning materials may be used next school year to teach high school chemistry, environmental science and earth and space. You can now review the proposed materials and provide your input. Survey input due by Friday, May 3rd.
((GRADES 8-11)) Summer baking and pastry arts class
Students who are currently in grades 8-11 and are interested in improving your baking or pastry arts skills this summer, consider signing up for the Intro to Baking and Pastry Arts class at Battle Ground High School. Offered through Cascadia Tech Academy, this 90 hour course (over 13 days) will provide students with the opportunity to learn about things like basic baking and pastry techniques related to quick breads, yeast breads, enriched yeast doughs, laminated doughs, cookies, brownies / snack bars, macarons, fillings and ganache, frozen desserts and confections, plate composition and presentation, and much more.
Visit the Summer School page for Cascadia Tech to learn more. Registration opens Wednesday, May 1.
Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services
Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services
Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433
Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431
LINK TO IMAGE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AHQct58i9yGCRJXvn3Ht5vABWmu14cTd/view?usp=drive_link
Employee Recognition Award
Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.
Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.
Looking for something to do?
Be sure to check out our Community Events page for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community. Nonprofit organizations looking to share their own upcoming events are welcome to submit a flyer to be included. Flyers are posted on the community events webpage and printed at relevant schools on their community bulletin boards. The BGPS community flyer checklist provides information about what is required for flyer submission.
Laurin Middle School Key Dates
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
5/1 National School Principals Day
5/1 - 5/3 6th Grade Cispus Field Trip
5/3 - School Lunch Heroes Day
5/ 6- 5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10 BMS Stunt Master Assemblies
5/8 - National School Nurse Day
5/9 2:40 - 4:15 Marching Band Practice
5/13 - 5/16 Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (During PE Classes)
5/13 - 5/17 Smarter Balance Testing
5/16 2:40 - 4:15 Marching Band Practice
5/18 Hazel Dell Parade (Marching Band/Drill Team)
5/20 - 5/21 8th Gr WCAS testing
5/23/5/24 5th Gr WCAS testing
5/21 11-1 pm Family BBQ Day during lunches
5/27 Memorial Day - No School
6/3 2:40 - 4:15 Marching Band Practice
6/5 Jr. Rose Parade (Marching Band/Drill Team)
6/14 8th Gr Celebration
6/14 Last Day of School for LMS
Battle Ground Public Schools provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, HIV/Hepatitis C status. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Contact the following regarding questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, Title IX Compliance Officer, 360.885.5415; Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 360.885.5481; or a letter may be submitted to the designated coordinator at the Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604
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Laurin Middle School
Mailing address: PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA, 98604
Email: coy.sandra@battlegroundps.org
Website: http://www.battlegroundps.org/lms/
Location: 13601 Northeast 97th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 885-5200