Teacher Appreciation Week and STAAR
Important Dates in May and June
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are real life superheroes. They educate, innovate, encourage and support. Every day they touch the lives of millions of children and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
Take the time to celebrate these real life superheroes during May 2nd - May 6th.
How You Can Show Appreciation?
- Send a thank you card to a special teacher in your life or a teacher of a child in your life. Downloadable Teacher Gift Tags
- Show your support for the tremendous work teachers do by volunteering in a classroom.
- Tell us on Twitter about a teacher who had an impact on your life and how you plan to celebrate teachers during the week. Lake Olympia FBISD @LakeOlyMS
Teacher of the Year 2016 - Mrs. Wheeler
Mr. Thomas
Sunny 99.1 Teacher of the Month
Mr. Thomas featured with Sunny 99.1 Morning Host , Dana Tyson
http://www.sunny99.com/onair/dana-tyson-41528/the-teacher-of-the-month-for-14591572/
STAAR Test and Algebra EOC
All 6th -8th grade STAAR test will be administered during the week of May 9th-13th.
May 3rd Algebra EOC ( Students enrolled in Algebra Course)
May 9th Math 6th and 7th Grade and 8th Grade Retest
May 10th Reading 6th and 7th Grade and 8th Grade Retest
May 11th Science - 8th Grade
May 12th Social Studies - 8th Grade
Parents of 8th Grade Students: Please talk to your child about the importance of passing all assessments. ( Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science) Several 8th graders are stating that Science STAAR and Social Studies STAAR are not part of being promoted to high school. All STAAR assessments are important and reviewed to determine course selection in high school.
Final Exam Schedule
Fort Bend ISD Middle School
Exam Schedule for 2015-2016
FIRST DAY May 27, 2016
8:55 – 9:30 1st period review
9:35 – 10:10 2nd period review
10:15 – 10:50 3rd period review
10:55 – 12:35 4th period review
“A” Lunch 10:55 – 11:25
Class 11:30 – 12:35
Class 10:55 – 11:30
“B” Lunch 11:30 – 12:00
Class 12:05 – 12:35
Class 10:55 – 12:05
“C” Lunch 12:05 – 12:35
12:40 – 1:15 5th period review
1:20 – 1:55 6th period review
2:00 – 3:55 7th PERIOD EXAM
SECOND DAY May 31, 2016
8:55 – 10:50 1st PERIOD EXAM
10:55 – 11:20 2nd period review
11:25 – 1:05 4th period review
“A” Lunch 11:25 – 11:55
Class 12:00 – 1:05
Class 11:25 – 12:00
“B” Lunch 12:00 – 12:30
Class 12:35 – 1:05
Class 11:25 – 12:35
“C” Lunch 12:35 – 1:05
1:10 – 1:30 3rd period review
1:35 – 1:55 5th period review
2:00 – 3:55 6th PERIOD EXAM
THIRD DAY June 1, 2016
8:55 – 10:50 2nd PERIOD EXAM
10:55 – 11:25 Lunch (in 3rd period class)
11:25 – 1:25 3rd PERIOD EXAM (1:25 School Dismissal)
FOURTH DAY June 2, 2016
8:55 – 10:50 4th PERIOD EXAM
10:55 – 11:25 Lunch (in 5th period class)
11:25 – 1:25 5th PERIOD EXAM (1:25 School Dismissal)
Celebrations @LOMS!
BAND
The Symphonic Band received sweepstakes at UIL -Straights 1s ("superior") in stage and sight-reading.
The Honor (Varsity) band participated in the UIL competition and received a 2 (excellent) on stage and a 1 (Superior) in sight reading, bringing home a sight reading trophy!
ORCHESTRA
Solo and Ensemble Contest - 7 Superior Ratings and Two Excellent Ratings
FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Congratulations to Ms. Cordon, ELA Teachers, and Mrs. Eapen. The ELA Department and Mrs. Eapen wrote and received grants from the Fort Bend Education Foundation for Literacy resources and Gateway to Science.
DONORS.ORG and Mr. Thomas
Mr. Shaugn Thomas, 8th grade math teacher and sponsor of Wall Street Club, wrote a grant for a video camera for his after school club. J. Crew retail store along with other individuals donated the funds for the video camera. The Wall Street Club teaches students how to read and make purchases from the stock market.
TEENS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
The 2016 data suggests teens are slightly more distracted behind the wheel than adults, which is on par with national statistics. Lake Olympia Middle School placed 3rd in the state with student participation with Teens in the Driver's Seat activities.
Important Dates in May and June
May 2nd-6th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3rd Algebra EOC ( Students enrolled in Algebra Course)
May 5th KICK START Belt Ceremony 6:30 pm Commons
May 8th Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers of students at LOMS!
May 9th Math 6th and 7th Grade and 8th Grade Retest
May 10th Reading 6th and 7th Grade and 8th Grade Retest
May 11th Science - 8th Grade
May 12th Social Studies - 8th Grade
May 13th Fort Bend Beginner Choir Festival and Special Olympics Banquet
May 23rd Advanced Band Concert 7:00 pm Commons
May 24th Beginner Band Concert 7:00 pm Commons
May 25th 8th Grade Celebration at the Main Event
May 26th End of the Year Awards Program @ LOMS
6th and 7th Grade 6:30 pm
8th Grade 8:00 pm
May 27th PTA End of the Year Dance
May 30th Memorial Day Holiday
June 1st Early Dismissal 1:25
June 2nd Early Dismissal 1:25 and Last Day of School