LMS E-Blast
10 October 2022
Welcome Back Jaguar Family!!!
"It May Be Raining Outside But It's Always Sunshine Here In Jaguar Country"
LMS Schedule 2022-2023 School Year
Take a closer look at our schedule for the year!
Staff of the Week
Nancy Jaminet has been at LMS for 13 years. She likes best when a student responds positively to any help she is able to give (academic, with a locker, etc.) She appreciated positive feedback from students.
Student of the Week
Daveon "DJ" Gordon. He was selected because he always participates and seems eager and interested in his lessons. DJ stated that what he likes best about LMS is Great Teachers and that Math has been his favorite thing this year.
Attendance Information
All notes may be sent to LMSattendance@lcsedu.net. Absences will not be excused if the note is not received by the school within two school days of the student's return to school, even if the parent/ guardian has called.
Excused absences will only be granted for the following reasons:
a. Personal illness. Written excuses should contain a description of the illness.
b. Personal required court appearance with documentation from the court.
c. Death or serious illness in immediate family. Principal will also consider each
individual case and any extenuating circumstances.
d. Medical condition or appointment verified by a note from a medical professional or
dentist.
e. Religious holiday will be excused upon presentation of written verification from the
student’s parent/guardian. No student will be deprived of any award, eligibility, or
opportunity to compete for any award, or the right to take an alternate test or
examination the student missed by reason of such verified absence.
f. Conditions beyond the control of the student, parent/guardian, or the school as
approved by the school administration.
g. For middle and high school students, one school day per school year to engage in
a civic event.
Band Concert
Orchestras' Concert
Math Tutoring
If you are interested in tutoring please see the slideshow below:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jYOlJi8gtn8U32PkZHCKr6vIwRDdJVrGowCg3KmD8ZA/edit?usp=sharing
Picture Day!
Picture day for LMS will be on October 12, 2022!
Pictures will be taken through PE classes and makeups/ retakes will be on November 22.
Counseling News
See the attached newsletter from the counseling department:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccBHGcUVS0kDhYB0wn2uVfJgUcNy-qrd7_rkjKuusMw/edit?usp=sharing
Grading Period End October 13th is the final day of the 1st quarter grading period. Please work with your student and teachers to make sure all work is turned in before the end of this day.
Report Card Distribution Report Cards will be printed and sent home with students on Thursday, October 20. If you have concerns about your student’s academics, please contact the teacher to learn more and solicit suggestions.
Student Survey Check out some of the information we collected as we continue to get to know our LMS students. We use some of this information to help us with program planning.
6th Grade Small Groups Mrs. James and Mr. Carr have begun meeting with all sixth grade students in a small group format to introduce themselves and offer some conversations about adjusting to middle school. We are meeting with students during their JAG period for 2 sessions and working through a fun and helpful workbook.
Some of the topics in these conversations include:
Opportunities and Challenges Character and Respect
Getting to know adults in the Building Future Planning and Careers
Organization, Attendance, and Homework Making Good Choices
Setting Goals Being Healthy and Managing Stress Getting along with Parents &
Getting involved Teachers
Students are encouraged to bring their book home and complete the remaining pages (one page includes a Parent Interview) and bring them back (just to verify) in order to receive a bracelet that sports our schools’ mission statement, “Link Together. Learn Forever.” Remind your students we have a bracelet for them when they show us they have completed their booklet and have fun being interviewed.
A special THANK YOU to the LMS PTO who helped us purchase enough books for each student. Thank you to the many parents and guardians who help support our fundraising efforts so we have access to helpful resources.
Participate in Unity Day, Wed., Oct. 19
A day to wear and share orange to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
Wear Orange: A few ideas include tees, shoelaces, socks,, wristbands
The JAG Class with the MOST orange will receive a special treat!
Please remind your students and even plan your own orange outfits for this important day.
Share Orange: Post images to social media, tag with #UnityEveryDay
Check out the website below
https://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/
Food Bags Available If you are interested in your student bringing home a weekend food bag each Friday, please fill out a form that can be picked up in the main office or contact Mr. Carr.
Happy Fall!
Mrs. James Mr. Carr
School Counselor A - J School Counselor (K - Z)
PTO Information
LMS Athletics
Volleyball
Monday 10/10 at Sandusky 5:30 PM
Wednesday 10/12 Home vs VES B Team 5:00 PM (Last Home Game Parents of 8th Graders please arrive by 4:45 PM)
Monday 10/17 Dunbar Away at Dunbar 5:30 PM (Notice at Dunbar and not at Glass)
Wednesday 10/19 at Nelson County at 5:30 PM
Cross Country
Thursday 10/13 Home at Human Kind 5:00 PM
Tuesday 10/18 Away at Brookville 5:00 PM at Timbrook Park (Make up from earlier in the year)
Football
Monday 10/10 Home at Linkhorne vs Amherst 5:00 PM (Notice time change)
Monday 10/17 Away at Jefferson Forest at the High School 5:30 PM
Boys and Girls Tennis
Thursday 10/13 North Cross at ECGlass Tennis Courts at 4:00 PM
Monday 10/17 North Cross at North Cross at 4:00 PM (Players will be dismissed from school at 1:45 PM)
Winter Sports are just around the corner. If your child is interested in trying out for Boys or Girls Basketball, Cheerleading or Wrestling they must have a physical on file with Coach Turille before they will be allowed to participate. The physical must be dated after May 1, 2022. If your child participated in Fall sports this year they will not need to bring in another physical.
Linkhorne 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/