Lago Vista Middle School
2015-2016
October 2nd
EVERYTHING MATTERS!!!
Upcoming Events.....
Monday, October 5th -- VB at Blanco (Away)
Wednesday, October 7th -- After School Clubs Resume
Thursday, October 8th -- FB vs. Florence (Home)
Thursday, October 8th -- Pep Rally
Monday, October 12th -- School Holiday
Tuesday, October 13th -- Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 13th -- PTO Meeting in LVMS Library
Thursday, October 15th -- FB at Rockdale (Away)
Thursday, October 15th -- VB vs. Comfort (Home)
Monday, October 19th -- VB at Florence (Away)
Tuesday, October 20th -- 8th Grade PSAT
Thursday, October 22nd -- FB vs. Cameron
Thursday, October 22nd -- Pep Rally
This week's attendance rate...
Our LVMS campus goal is to reach 98%!!
This week's attendance rate = 98%. AGAIN!! Way to go LVMS!!! Keep it up!!!
Please Review the LVMS dress code...
1. Articles of clothing must not cause a distraction nor be a health or safety hazard.
2. Student appearance must not interfere with the instructional program.
3. Hair style must be:
A. Clean and well groomed and out of the eyes.
B. Any desired length that does not interfere with safety.
C. Only natural colored hair is permissible. (For example, blonde, brown, black, and red)
Specific standards of dress are as follows:
1. Dresses and non-uniform clothing must be of sufficient length to allow for performing normal school functions without immodest exposure. All outer garments (skirts, shorts, dresses, shirts worn over tights, etc.) are required to be no shorter than six inches above the back of the knee. Spandex shorts, tights, and leggings are allowed ONLY with an outer garment that meets the six inches policy. Undergarments must not be visible. Garters and garter belts are considered undergarments.
2. Modesty will prevail. No low cut tops. See-through/sheer material is ONLY permitted worn over an article of clothing that is dress code compliant. Clothing that is torn, or with holes placed above fingertip length is prohibited. Pants, skirts, and/or shorts must cover all skin above the fingertip length.
3. Halter tops, low cut tops, and other similar clothing which reveals bare midriffs, bare backs, and low cut fronts may not be worn.
4. Clothing should be of the appropriate size. Clothing cannot be baggy or saggy, worn low on the body, nor drag on the ground.
5. Shirts will be buttoned properly. Tank tops are NOT permitted.
6. Trench coats are prohibited.
7. Hats and/or caps will not be worn inside during the academic school day.
8. No bandannas, rags, gloves, kerchiefs, or gang-related decorative articles. No visible gangrelated tattoos.
9. Hanging wallet chains, banging belt ends, spiked/studded belts, bracelets, necklaces, chain belts, handcuffs; or sharp/heavy rings are not permitted.
10. Visible body piercing, with the exception of earrings, is prohibited.
11. Sunglasses may not be worn in school buildings without specific recommendation from a doctor.
12. Mustaches, beards, and sideburns must be well groomed. Grooming is at the discretion of the principal.
13. Shoes that mark the floor are prohibited.
14. Student dress or jewelry may not display information pertaining to profanity, obscenity, sexual connotations, ethnic slurs, death, tobacco, alcohol or other prohibited substances.
Students are expected to comply with the district dress code. When possible, a change of clothing is given for the first offense. Students who do not comply with the dress code will not be allowed to attend classes and will be placed in In-School Suspension for the remainder of the school day.
Principal or designee will have final discretion over the interpretation of the dress code.
Counselor's Couch...
All students are invited to participate in the district-wide poster contest illustrating our September character trait of TRUSTWORTHINESS. Please encourage your child to participate—the winners from each level will be recognized at the board meeting. Students can pick up specific information in the front office. All entries are due Oct. 5. As a reminder, all 8th graders will take the PSAT on October 20. Our October character trait is Respect and we will do a variety of activities associated with Red Ribbon Week.
Wednesdays are now COLLEGE SHIRT DAY! Every Wednesday!
The LVMS Bleacher Report...
Cross Country (Coach Karg)
This is our inaugural season!!
WOW! That's all I can say about the way our athletes competed on Saturday at our home meet. We had many runners improve their times from our Tuesday time trial. Some even shaved up to a minute and half off their time. It was obvious that our athletes came to compete on their home course!
Stand out racers Esther Long finished first and Skylar Stefka came in 3 seconds behind her to finish 2nd overall. Our first 5 girl runners finished in the top 20 to help give us a score of 45 total points. Our girls finished second to Gateway who scored a total of 41 points.
Our boys did equally as well with our first 5 runners also placing in the top 20 with Lucas Lawless coming in as our first Lago runner and placing 4th overall. The boys also came in second to Gateway with a total of 61 points.
Thank you to all the amazing parents and family members who came out to cheer on our runners.
Volleyball (Coach DuBose & Coach Holt):
Amazing! Is all I can say about how our girls did the other night against Florence. The 7th Grade Gold Team started off the night with an awesome 2 set win. The first game was a close 25-22. Josey Kannmacher scored a total of 9 points on her serves. Grace Coldicott and Bree Greenless had a great game on the front row with a couple of points each. The second set was a super exciting win of 26-24. The gym was extremely loud and pumped up after this win!
Go Lady Vikings!
Football (Coach Fowler, Coach Rague, Coach Rogers, Coach Tomlin)
LVMS Football vs. Mt. Valley MS Hawks
October 1, 2015
The Vikings traveled to Canyon Lake HS to take on 4A Mt. Valley MS. The Super Team
played a competitive 1st half. However, they found themselves behind at then at the end of the 2nd qtr. by 16-0. The 3rd quarter began well with David Rague taking the Kickoff from the Hawks for a 42 yd. return. This set-up the Vikings for their first score after two attempts. Jagger Nowak scored on a 8yd. to pay-dirt. The extra point attempt had Peyton Hibner following his line for the 3yd. run. At 4:30 to go in the 3rd, Vikings 8 & the Hawks 16. Each team exchanged a couple of drives but the Hawks flew by the Vikings after a pass and run combination. The final score at the end of regulation: Hawks 22 – Vikings 8.
Viking football for the 7th grade started with a bang After a 3 & out by Mt. Valley, fullback Lane Powers hauled-in a pass from Adrian Hernandez for 54 yds. and a score. Kaleb Alderete rushed on the 2pt. conversion and scored after running through most of the Hawk defense. Vikings 8-0. Both teams went 3 & out for two series and the half ended with the Vikings up 8-0. The 3rd qtr. opened with Lago Vista receiving the kickoff and Josh Alexander going the distance of 76 yds for a touchdown. Noah Hernandez caught the 2pt. conversion pass from brother Adrian and the Vikings found themselves up 16-0. The Vikings kicked off and held the Hawks on their following possession, but on 4th down a bobbled snap by the Hawks led to a tackle on their own -2yd. line. The Vikings took over and Adrian Hernandez sneaked it in for the touchdown. Adrain then rolled-out to make a throw on the 2pt. conversion but found no one open and ran it in himself. Now the Vikings lead estended to 24-0 with 4:00 mins. to go in the 3rd quarter. The Vikings continued to play tough defense and defend the pass as well. Great defensive plays from Lane Powers, Josh Alexander, Kaleb Alderete, Dillon Amstutz, Cash Jennings, Rory Maxwell and a host of others maintained the Vikings lead into the 4th quarter. At the 6:54 mark in the 4th, Adrian Hernandez threw an interception to give the Hawk’s life and 6pts. The tough defense held on the 2pt. conversion and the score held at 24-6. The rest of the 4th qtr. had Lago advancing the ball down the field at the of regulation and taking a knee on the Hawks 6yd. line to end the game. Lago Vista 24 & Mt. Valley – 6
As the sun set above the stadium, the 8th grade Vikings had some tall orders in front of them. They needed to overcome some extra weight from across the ball and push the Hawks backwards. However, the Vikings snapped the ball on their next punt to give-up a Safety for 2 pts. After kicking off to the Hawks, Mt. Valley rushed for a touchdown to now lead 8-0. The 2pt. conversion by them was good and now the Vikings were down 10-0 at the half. When the 3rd qtr. was underway the Hawks continued moving the ball and stuffing the Lago Vista offense. This lead to two more scores for the Hawks to take the lead 24-0 with 1:31 left in the 3rd. The Vikings finally began moving the ball offensively in the fourth quarter but were held out of the end zone to finish the game losing 24-0.
Pictures of the week...
UIL practice starts next week... The road to another championship begins!
5th Grade:
Art -- Coach Graham
Spelling -- Coach Graham
Maps, Graphs & Charts -- Coach Graham
Ready Writing -- Coach Whitton
Music Memory -- Coach Whitton
Oral Reading -- Coach D. Burke
Dictionary -- Coach Bell
Listening -- Coach Evans
Number Sense -- Coach Hendrix
Grades 6-8
Art -- Coach Burke
Calculator Applications -- Coach Stoner
Chess Puzzle -- Coach Simons
Dictionary Skills -- Coach Elizondo
Editorial Writing -- Coach Elizondo
Impromptu Speaking -- Coach Hill
Listening -- Coach Kelley
Maps, Graphs, & Charts -- Coach Luce Wright
Mathematics -- Coach Thailing
Modern Oratory -- Coach Vitolas
Music Memory -- Coach Ward
Number Sense -- Coach Phillips
Oral Reading -- Coach Peña
Ready Writing -- Coach Tomlin
Science -- Coach Baugh
Social Studies -- Coach Adam DuBose
Spelling -- Coach Brooke DuBose