LMS E-Blast
15 May 2023
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!
Student Handbook
Attached is an updated copy of the Student Handbook for LMS.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mtg4GTAlrS9ZU_5Qn8uAy_awA-MqAFnsZJRnk6C4RmE/edit?usp=sharing
Expectations
Tardiness
Let's help students build a habit of good attendance! Late arrivals to school are being tracked. Students who are tardy to school 3 times in a 9 week period will be issued after school detention. Please help us by getting your students to school on time. They should be in their classrooms by 7:50 a.m. Students who are late because the bus arrives late will not be counted as tardy. Thank you for your help with this!
For attendance notes, please be sure to email notes directly to LMSattendance@lcsedu.net or marinojs@lcsedu.net. Responding to the automated attendance messages will not get your messages to the attendance staff, resulting in unexcused absences. All notes must be received either the day that the student returns, or the following day (by the end of the school day). Thank you!
Writing SOL Information
Calendar Change
On May 2, 2023, the School Board approved an update to this year’s school calendar. The last day of school for students (except Bass Elementary) is now Friday, May 26. This moves the last day from June 1.
Chromebooks
On May 22nd and 23rd, the ITRT and Technician will begin Chromebook collection through English classes. They will be collecting all Chromebooks and chargers. Students can keep their Chromebook case if they would like and use it for their device next school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Case. Her email is farmeraw@lcsedu.net.
Orchestras Concert
Baseball Fundraiser
The LMS band is set to perform Thursday 6/1 before the game!
Counseling News
NEWS…
…from the Counseling Department
Registration for 2023-2024 School Year Is OPEN!!
Please complete your student’s registration NOW.
Many of you have already completed your Online Registration (OLR) for the 23-24 school year. If you have not, please consider getting this done here. (Only one application needs to be completed per LCS family.)
Two proofs of residency will be required for all students, new and returning. This can be done as part of Online Registration and uploaded during the process or in person at the student's school.
Valid proof of residency includes:
Current utility bill (gas, oil, electric, water, cable, landline)
Rent/mortgage agreement
Current rent receipts with address on receipt
Closing papers of home purchased
City registration of vehicle (The City of Lynchburg requires that vehicles be registered within 30 days of moving to Lynchburg)
A driver’s license is not considered a proof of residency. (More registration information can be found online.)
From Mrs. Miller-Goode, counseling director at ECG….for current 8th grade students and their guardians:
The firm deadline to request student-initiated changes for students' 23-24 course selections is Friday, May 26, 2023 by 2:30 pm. All changes must be submitted through this google form (Request to change 23-24 course selections), which must be completed by the student’s parent/guardian; these requests will be processed in the order of receipt. For interested students, this form must be completed by your parent/guardian granting you permission. This form must be completed from the parent’s email address that is noted in Infinite Campus. All other requests, including email and phone messages, will not be granted.
8th Grade Permissions Slips for University of Lynchburg Visit
All 8th grade students received a permission slip WITH their interim report cards on Wednesday, May 3 to be able to attend the 8th grade College Symposium on Wednesday, May 24. Permission forms must be returned by May 16th. Please contact the school counseling department if you have any questions.
Summer Online PE Course
Eighth Grade Students (who will attend EC Glass or Heritage High School next year) have the opportunity to take an ONLINE Summer PE class to get a jump on their high school credits. The cost is $225 and the course runs from June 5 - July 20, 202. Please see the flier at the end of the eblast for information on how to register. There are also forms in the main office.
POWER SCHOLARS ACADEMY / SUMMER SCHOOL
Enrollment is open for those who have received a letter indicating they must attend. Parents MUST follow the prompts in your letter to register your student.
At this time, only students who have been required to attend are able to register/attend..
Summer Camp Opportunities
We have had some organizations reach out to us with flyers and information about various summer camps. If you are interested in career, day, and/or overnight camps for your student, stop by the main office (or send your student) to pick up a flyer. We currently have flyers for:
Camp Kum-Ba-Yah
Hat Creek Camp
Centra Health Career Camps
Important Dates:
May 7-19 Continuing with SOLs for all students
Tuesday, May 9 - Math SOL for ALL students (all grade levels)
Thursday, May 11 - Science SOL for 7th (in advanced class) and 8th
Make-ups, Expedited Retakes continue each day
May 16, 2023 deadline for returning U of L College Symposium field trip forms for 8th graders.
May 24, 2023 will be our 8th grade College Symposium Day where all 8th graders will visit the University of Lynchburg with the Beacon of Hope initiative.
May 24, 2023 will be EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY at 6:00pm
Please remember to notify all your grandparents and extended family that have made plans to attend…this is a new date!
Testing:
We continue to be in our busiest SOL TESTING SEASON this week. Please be sure to have your students well rested, eating nutritionally balanced meals, and filled up with encouragement to do their best! This requires teamwork and each student takes the role of our MVPs!!! We are proud of them!
Summer is around the corner, let’s finish well!!
Mrs. James
School Counselor A - J
Mr. Carr
School Counselor (K - Z)
Tips From the Nurse
LMS Athletics
Football Information
Girls Summer Basketball Camp
Field Hockey Tryouts
****Attention all rising 9th graders****
EC Glass Field Hockey begins it preseason training on July 24th- July 28th. Official Season Beings on July 31st. If you are interested in trying out for the team please contact Coach Ahrens at coachahrens.ecg@gmail.com for more details and to get on the mailing list for updates and times. EC Glass Field Hockey is looking for hard working, dedicated players who strive to be the best version of themselves. Come and be a part of something PHENOMENAL!
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/