LEARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Welcome Back!!!
I hope all of you are having a wonderful summer break! Enjoy the remainder of the summer with your family and friends because school is right around the corner. We will resume school on Wednesday August 22, 2018 at 8:00 AM.
The biggest fear our incoming 7th grade students and their parents have is about lockers. Therefore, August 14th and 15th will be our 7th grade locker/schedule days, where students will be able to pick up their schedules, walk the building, and learn to use their locker. In order to ensure that the teachers and 8th grade student volunteers are able to help, please follow the set schedule. If you are unable to attend these days, your student’s schedule will be distributed in homeroom on the first day of school.
August 14th
8:30-11:00 AM (last names A-G). 12:00-2:30 PM (last name H-O)
August 15th
8:00-10:30 AM (Last name P-Z). 12:00-2:00 PM (anyone who could not make it)
Our 8th grade students will pick up their schedules on locker/schedule on August 16th, so they too can view their schedules, walk the building, and practice their locker combination.
August 16th
8:30-11:00 AM (last names A-L)
12:00-2:30 PM (last name M-Z)
The 7th and 8th grade homeroom lists will be posted inside the main doors on the first day of school.
This year we are combining open houses on the same day (August 23rd) but at different times. Grade 8 parents are invited to attend from 6:00-6:45 PM. Our 7th grade parents are invited from 7:15-8:15 PM. The Open House is for parents only.
Please arrive a bit early to pick up a copy of your student’s schedule. Staff members will be on hand in the hallways and near our school office to answer your questions. Parents will meet in large groups in the Auditorium, Cafeteria, and Main Gym, depending on which Team your child is on. The Essentials Teachers will first speak to each group, which will be followed up by the core teachers presenting their information.
Please review the information in this newsletter as you prepare to return to school for the 2018-2019 school year. It is essential to review and complete the Info Snap information on the second page of this Newsletter. All information must be submitted by the deadline of August 8, 2018.
We continue to promote the procedure for dropping off lunches and/or materials for your students. All items that are dropped off for a student will be labeled and placed on a shelf in the main office. Students will need to stop in the main office during the Lunch/Support period or after school to pick up their materials. Please share this process with your student. As a reminder no outside delivery of food (ex. McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, pop etc.) is permitted.
Please pay close attention to the monthly events, and encourage your student to participate in Learwood activities to get the most out of their school career. You can find monthly information through my newsletter at www.avonlakecityschools.org/Learwood. To learn about what is happening at Learwood and the ALCS District, please follow me on Twitter @V_Nuggud.
If you need to meet with me, your guidance counselor, or the assistant principal please do not hesitate to contact us. We suggest you call the main office at (440) 933-8142, to request a meeting with our staff. This way we can better prepare a time to meet. We look forward to this year being an excellent one for both students and parents alike.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vishtasp Nuggud
IMPORTANT DATES
AUGUST
7 Fall Sports Parent Meeting 6:00 PM
7 Fall Sports Pay to Participate Fees Due
14 7th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 8:30-11:00 AM (A-G)
14 7th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 12:00-2:30 PM (H-O)
15 7th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 8:30-11:00 AM (P-Z))
16 8th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 8:30-11:00 AM (A-L)
16 8th grade Locker/Schedule Day 12:00-2:30 PM (M-Z)
22 Yearbook/ Candid Picture Day
22 First Day of School
23 Parent Open House Grade 8: 6:00-6:45 PM
23 Parent Open House Grade 7: 7:15-8:15 PM
24 Fall Sports Pictures 3:00 PM (CC, Football, Volleyball)
27 Washington D.C. Meeting 7:00 PM @ PAC
29 School Picture Day/Panoramic (Individual)
29 Fall Sports Pictures 10:00 AM
SEPTEMBER
3 Labor Day ~ NO SCHOOL
3-7 Canned goods collection
7 Washington D.C. Final Payment Due
7 SouperBowl vs. Avon
13 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
24-28 Spirit Week
27 All Pro Parent Kick-Off 7:15-7:45 AM
28 Fall Pep Rally
28 H.S. Homecoming Football Game
OCTOBER
3 Fundraiser Kickoff Mrs. Fields Cookie
10 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
10 Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00 PM
10 PSAT Test 8th grade only
11 Parent Conferences 7:00 AM–3:00 PM NO SCHOOL
12 NEOEA Day ~ No School
18 All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM
19 Student Dance 7:00-9:00 PM
23 Luggage drop off for Washington D.C. 3:30-6:00 PM
24-26 Washington D.C. Trip for 8th Grade
26 End of 1st Quarter
29 Staff Development Day NO SCHOOL
30 District Orchestra Fall Festival 6:00 PM @ HS
Commons
NOVEMBER
1 Girls basketball meeting 7:00 PM
1 Girls Basketball Pay to Participate Fees Due
2 Picture Retake Day
8 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
12 Veterans Day Breakfast Program
21-23 Thanksgiving Break ~ NO SCHOOL
29 All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM
29 Wrestling Parent Meeting 7:00 PM
29 Wrestling Pay to Participate Fees Due
30 Winter 1 Sports Pictures 3:00 PM (Girls Bball)
DECEMBER
5 ALHS/Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
6 ALHS/LRWD Band Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
17 7th Gr. Winter Choral Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
18 8th Gr. Winter Choral Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
21 Winter Break (School Resumes 1/3/19)
JANUARY
3 Return to School
9 College Credit (formerly PSEO) Mtg. 6:00 PAC
10 Winter Boys Basketball/Cheer Pay to Participate Fees
10 Winter Basketball/Cheer Parent Meeting 7:00 PM
10 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
11 End of 2nd Quarter
16 8th Grade Transition to HS @ PAC 7:00 PM
18 Winter Sports 2 Pictures (boys bball, wrestling, cheer)
21 Martin Luther King Day ~ NO SCHOOL
24 All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM
24 Lip Sync Battle (after school) 3:00-5:00 PM
FEBRUARY
4-8 Spirit Week
8 Mock Scheduling
8 Student Dance 7:00-9:00 PM (PTA)
8 Pep Rally
11 Grade 8 Placement day @ Learwood
13 Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00 PM
14 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
15 Teacher In Service Day ~ No School
18 Presidents’ Day ~ No School
21 All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM
23 Band Festival/Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
26 ALHS & Learwood Orchestra Winter Concert 7:00 PM @ PAC
MARCH
3 Reflections Arts Fair @ PAC 1:00-4:00 PM
7 Parent Conferences 7:00 AM–3:00 PM ~ NO SCHOOL
9 OMEA Middle School Honors Festival @ Brecksville
12 Softball and Track Parent Mtg. 7:00 PM at LW
12 Track and Softball Pay to Participate Fees Due
14 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
21 All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM
22 End of 3rd Quarter
APRIL
6 OMEA Jr Solo Ensemble @ Tri-C
11 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
12 Student Dance 7:00-9:00 PM
12 Spring Sports Pictures 3:00 PM (Track and Softball)
18 Spring Pep Rally
18 All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM
19-26 Spring Break (School Resumes 4/29)
MAY
6 Band Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
10-11 OMEA Jr. Large group @Strongsville
9 PTA Meeting 9:00 PM
9 Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
20 7th Gr. Spring Choral Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
21 8th Gr. Spring Choral Concert 7:00 PM at the PAC
23 8th Gr. Recognition – 9:00 AM at the PAC
24 School Talent Show
27 Memorial Day ~ NO SCHOOL
JUNE
4 Last Day of School K-11
NURSE'S CORNER
ANY medications your student needs to take during school hours MUST have a release form. These forms are located in the main office and can be downloaded from our website at: www.avonlakecityschools.org. The form and medication(s) will be kept in the clinic at all times. Our school nurse, Mrs. Busch, maybe contacted for any medical questions/concerns.
No student is allowed to carry any medication on them. This includes all over the counter pain relievers like Tylenol, Advil, aspirin, etc.
ANNUAL LEARWOOD FUNDRAISER
Learwood Middle School will be hosting its 6th Annual Cookie Fundraiser. This year we will be adding the Magazine Drive, which was formerly conducted through Troy. The kickoff is Wednesday October 3rd. Revenue generated from this fundraiser go directly back to the students in the form of prizes, awards, picnics, class trips, assemblies, etc. Please help support our students. This is the only WHOLE SCHOOL fundraiser we hold.
SCHOOL FEES
7th Grade School Fees
Art $10.00
Industrial Arts $ 4.00
Student Planner $ 5.00
Activity Fee $ 20.00
Science Lab $ 1.50
ELA Resources $17.00
Total: $ 57.50
8th Grade School Fees
Art $ 10.00
Industrial Arts $ 4.00
Student Planner $ 5.00
Activity Fee $ 20.00
Skills $ 2.00
Science Lab $ 1.50
ELA Resources $13.00
Total: $ 55.50
INFOSNAP
The Info Snap system is a secure and green process, which allows us to verify all student demographic, emergency and medical information for your child prior to the start of the new school year. The system will also allow you to electronically sign the annual permission forms for school district policies. Please complete this REQUIRED information and submit no later than August 8, 2018.
YOU MUST USE THIS LINK (https://psal.nccohio.org/public) to update your student's information. If you use any other link, other than what is provided directly above, you will need to re-submit your information using the link provided for you.
Mrs. D'Andrea
Ms. Popp
Courtney Popp is the new choir director at Learwood Middle School. She is a music education graduate of Baldwin Wallace University and is excited to begin working with the students and staff at Learwood. Outside of teaching, she directs a church choir and sings professionally in the area. She is looking forward to building and maintaining the excellence of Learwood's Vocal Music Department. Congratulations Ms. Popp.
Mr. Okuma
SOUPerBOWL
LEARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Website: www.avonlakecityschools.org/learwood
Location: 340 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH, USA
Phone: 440-933-8142
Twitter: @V_Nuggud