LMS e-blast
16 September 2020
PTO News
Thank you to all of the families who donated to the teacher lunch this past Monday! Your willingness to show support, and provide pre-packaged items due to COVID, was GREATLY appreciated by ALL!
Save the date for our first PTO meeting of the year on Monday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be provided in next week’s school e-blast and in our facebook event.
Please help support the PTO’s efforts in raising money for LMS in ways that do not cost you anything! Please link your following accounts to LMS PTO so the organizations donate to us based on your purchases: Kroger Community Rewards, Amazon Smile, and Box Tops (scan receipts using their app).
Looking for a reason to take a night off from making dinner? Order to-go at Jersey Mike’s on Old Forest Rd. on Tuesday, September 29 from 5-8 p.m. and 20% of your order will be donated to us! You can order in-store, online, or through their app.
News from the Counseling Department:
THIS WEEK’S
TOP STORIES
INTERIM REPORTS - POSTED SEPTEMBER 28th
It’s hard to believe that our students have been in school for four weeks. The past four weeks have been challenging for all of us, but we’re working hard each day to ensure that all our students are getting the support they need to succeed.
Next week marks the halfway point in the first grading period, so interim grades will be posted on September 28th in each of your student’s classes. Please check your student’s Infinite Campus Portal for any missing work that needs to be completed before grades are posted. If you find that your student is missing work and struggling in his/her classes, all of our teachers are available to help during their office hours Tuesday through Friday from 12:00-3:15pm.
TECHNOLOGY
Who do I contact if my student needs technical assistance? LCS Student Tech Assistance
LMS INFORMATION
Where can I find information specific to LMS?
LMS Counseling Department Website
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Expert Recommended Resources to Help Teens and Young Adults Navigate Life's Challenges
Community Programs and Links
Virginia Tech Talent Search - Talent Search is committed to removing barriers to social and economic equality by supporting students in achieving their educational goals. Participants will be equipped with the necessary resources and skills which will enable them to: successfully meet the challenges of the 21st Century by gaining the academic, social and technological skills necessary for acceptance to college, make sound career decisions, and pursue lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to improve their quality of life and to contribute to their communities and society as a whole. If you would like more information about this program or to apply, please follow the link: Talent Search.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
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Rene James
Counselor for students: A-M
Laura Casler
Counselor for students: N-Z
LMS Counseling Department: 515-5332
Free Flu Shots:
Protect yourself against the flu while helping the Central Virginia Department of Health District exercise their capabilities to distribute vaccines!
There are four clinics in the city of Lynchburg where you can receive your free flu vaccination:
College Hill
Daniels Hill
Diamond Hill
Jefferson
Please click on the flyers below to view details about dates and times at each of the locations.
The Library
Students can now access books for independent reading in a variety of ways and formats:
- Curbside pickup at LMS
- Sora e-books (digital books)
- Amazon's Audible (audio books)
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Audiobooks are available for free right now for kids on Amazon's Audible:
"Stories help. They Entertain. They Teach. They keep young minds active, alert and engaged.
For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Right now, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across eight different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening. It's that easy."
https://stories.audible.com/discovery
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Students may access Sora (for e-books) and Destiny Discover through Classlink:
LCS Classlink: bit.ly/lcsclasslink
Curbside library: The "How-to" instructions for checking out and picking up books are posted on the Library's website and in the Library classroom.
Directions for accessing e-books on Sora.
1. https://soraapp.com or download the free Sora app onto a mobile device (or link from the library website)
2. Select 'I have a setup code.' code: lynchburgva
3. Username: your student number without a zero in the front
4. Browse, check-out, and read!:) You may have 2 e-books checked out at a time.
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Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Gray if you have any issues or questions:
434-515-5333
Band
Email me at minickmj@lcsedu.net if you have any questions.
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/