LMS Student and Family Update
May 1, 2022
Contact Information
Erin Blansfield, Assistant Principal
Becky Mielke-Mann, Assistant Principal
Ann Ferkler, 6th Grade Counselor
David Gibbons, 7th Grade Counselor
Kia McKinney, 8th Grade Counselor
Email: grow.jonathan@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.lockermanms.org/
Location: 410 Lockerman Street, Denton, MD, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockermanPRIDE
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS HERE!
Coming up!
May- Math MCAPs (Check Testing Calendar)
May 2-6- Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 4- Board Meeting
May 5- Wear Green for Mental Health Awareness
May 16- Spring Concert @ LMS Gym 6:30pm
May 17- Q4 Interims Issued
May 18- Admin 5th Grade Parent Night @ DES 6pm
May 23- Admin 5th Grade Parent Night @ RES. 6pm
May 25- Admin 5th Grade Parent Night @ GES. 6pm
May 27- 1/2 Day
May 30- No School
Conferences with Mr. Grow...
Last week, Mr. Grow did Q1-Q4 grade checks and met with specific 8th Graders based on grades and attendance. The discussed strategies and made goals to finish the year strong. Next week, 7th and 6th grades may be called to have a conference as well.
As we are pulling around the last turn into the 4th Quarter, we recommend staying up-to-date on your student's grades through PowerSchool. Look for any possible missing assignments or re-take opportunities. In addition, pay attention to the amount of days being missed, or late/tardy, at school. It is important that any absences or latenesses are accompanied by a parent or doctor's note to ensure its lawfulness. Please do your best to have students at school on time (before 7:40am) every day for in-person instruction.
Thank you for your attention to this. Please contact the front office for any attendance questions and your student's teachers for classwork questions or concerns.
May is all about Mental Health Awareness!
May 1 - 7, 2022 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in
Maryland. This week, we will be talking about the importance of being healthy not just in our
bodies, but also in our minds. This means doing things to help ourselves and others feel better
when we are feeling scared, angry, sad, embarrassed, or stressed and doing things to take care
of ourselves. Each day this week on the announcements, we will learn information about mental health and a 'Coping or Self-Care Skill of the Day.'
testing tips from the lms staff!
- Rest! Get some sleep the night before and be refreshed!
- Get to school ON-TIME! 7:40am! Don't be late!
- Have something to eat at home or at school in the morning.
- Make sure your laptop is FULLY CHARGED!
- No eating or drinking in the testing rooms. Water only! No juices or coffees!
- Come with a POSITIVE attitude and the MINDSET to do well!
- Try your BEST!
LMS Testing Calendar
ALSO JUST ANNOUNCED!
FIELD DAY!
June 6th (June 13th Rain Date)
Includes: Games, SnoCones, Dunk Tank, Velcro Wall, Competitions, etc…
Criteria:
You could lose this privilege if you: (Starts May 2)
Receive an In-School Suspension (TAP)
Receive an Out of School Suspension
Receive 3 lunch detentions
Are failing 2+ Core Subject on June 3 (Math, ELA, SS, Sci)
Theme:
Let’s GLOW Crazy!!! (Glow in the dark)
Food and Drinks will be available
Dancing in the Cafeteria
Open Gym also available
Tickets will be $5 (not for sale yet)
Criteria:
You could lose this privilege if you: (Starts May 2)
Receive an In-School Suspension (TAP)
Receive an Out of School Suspension
Receive 3 lunch detentions
Are failing 2+ Core Subject on June 10 (Math, ELA, SS, Sci)
Library obligations are not taken care of by June 10
LMS 8th Graders ONLY!
1st Place- Choose Mr. Grow's Face!
BE THERE OR BE SQUARED!
2nd Place- Pie an Asst. Principal!
Attendance Incentive!
How can I make sure to finish the year STRONG and be able to attend incentives?!
Strategies:
Stay away from negativity (Social Media, Group texts, etc…)
Inform adults about any possible issues before it’s too late
Come to school with I CAN attitude. Not an I CAN’T or I WON’T!
Show your PRIDE! Be kind and do for others!
How can I make sure to finish the school year STRONG, academically?!
Strategies to Improve:
Good Attendance (Be on-time daily)
Turn in work on time
Do my BEST and Ask Questions
Re-take any assignments/assessments if they are below a 60%
Follow PRIDE with ZERO discipline referrals
Make appointments with your counselor to check on your progress
After School Online Tutoring Available for Students
Caroline County Public Schools partners with an online provider to offer after school tutoring to students. Students receive tutoring in Math, Reading and Language Arts using an online program called Exact Path, which is offered through Edmentum.
Parents interested in learning more about the program and whether it would be a good fit for their child are encouraged to contact:
Elizabeth Anthony (anthony.elizabeth@ccpsstaff.org)
Karin Miller (miller.karin@ccpsstaff.org) or
Wellness Update
Consider Joining PTA!
PROMOTING A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF.
CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member or other person having knowledge.
Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.
Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.