The Spark Newsletter
February 25th, 2024
Leaman Junior High School
832-223-5200 (phone)
Michael Semmler, Principal
https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/leamanjh/home
2023-2024 Annual Campus Climate Survey
Every family has a voice in Lamar CISD’s ongoing pursuit of educational excellence, and we are seeking your feedback about the school your student(s) attends during the Annual Campus Climate Survey.
The survey will be emailed to all families on Tuesday, February 13 and will remain open until Friday, March 1. We encourage parents/guardians to respond to the survey through the email sent by K12 Insight or by visiting the campus website home page.
There will be questions about critical school issues such as academic preparation, student support, family engagement, and more. Families with students in more than one school may submit their feedback in a couple of ways: individually on the campus website home page or there will be a link in the thank you message to submit a response for another student after the first survey response. Please know that your feedback is confidential, reports will not identify individuals. No one in the District will know whether you have participated unless you identify yourself in the space for open-ended comments. After the survey closes, we will report the findings on the Lamar CISD website. Thank you for your feedback.
Note from the Principal (Mr. Semmler)
Dear DLJHCharger Families,
By now, hopefully you have heard that there will be some changes next year at Leaman. I am going to go to Lamar Junior High while a Trey Watkins will be coming from Fulshear High School to Leaman. He and I have known each other for years, and if anyone could take over and continue our legacy of excellence at Leaman, it's Mr. Watkins. I have all of the faith in the world of his competence, energy and positive outlook on life.
A couple of things I want you to know. 1) I will be the Principal of Leaman for the remainder of this school year. Continue to send me your questions and concerns and we will take great care of you. And, 2) Mr. Watkins and I will be working together to make this a very smooth transition.
Please don't worry and know we will always take care of Purple Track and our students and families. We are both excited to go into our new roles and will make sure our community is taken care of.
Sincerely,
Michael Semmler
Principal of Leaman Junior School
Leaman Junior High Admin Team
Leslie Spencer, 8th Grade Assistant Principal - Alpha A-Om leslie.spencer@lcisd.org
Lisa Cirella, 7th Grade Assistant Principal - Alpha A-Om lisa.cirella@lcisd.org
Karl Carlton, 7th & 8th Grade Assistant Principal - Alpha On-Z kcarlton@lcisd.org
Brandy Franks, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor - Alpha A-Gr brandy.franks@lcisd.org
Azure Gaines, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor - Alpha Gs-Om azure.gaines@lcisd.org
Latoya Session, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor - Alpha On-Z lsession@lcisd.org
Kevin Kracker, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor 504 - kkracker@lcisd.org
Sylvia Rodriguez, Counselor Assistant / Registrar srodriguez@lcisd.org
Derek Foster, Boys Athletic Coordinator derek.foster@lcisd.org
Nicole Smith, Girls Athletic Coordinator nsmith@lcisd.org
Black History Month Information
Student of the Week
A-GR
I am nominating this student because she is very respectable, Always on time, helps others when needed and is when looking at all the character traits Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship she does them all.
GS-OM
Isabel Nguyen was nominated by Mr. Sanchez
Isabel is a great student she participates and is already on time and ready to work in my class. She is very respectful and welcoming to her peers and teachers.
ON-Z
Riley Werner Nominated By Ms. Widaski
Riley comes in our office smiling and happy everyday. She is always willing to help us with whatever we need. She makes us all laugh with her funny jokes and we just love having her as our office aide!
Be The One!
Be the One- Recognizing the Amazing Staff at Leaman Junior High
Think for a moment about the fantastic staff at Leaman. Who is going the extra mile? Nominate a teacher or staff member that you would like to recognize for their hard work below. You can fill this survey out for as many staff members as you'd like.
Results will be shared each week. Thank you for taking the time to send a little love to our staff!
Teacher and Support Staff Member of the Year 2023-2024
Leaman Jr. High is Proud to announce that Katie Reyna and Jennifer Gloria were named Teacher and Student Support Member of the Year for Leaman Junior High for 2023-2024. We had 6 tremendous finalists for this, and we are so proud of our two representatives for District.
Please reach out and let them know how much we all appreciate them at Leaman Junior High School!
Fun Food Friday -Pizza!
LCISD Teacher Job Fair (March 2nd, 2024)
Leaman Charger Theatre - The Addams Family
Online Tickets will be sold from 2/9 -2/26 all tickets after this date will be sold at the door.
Public Performance – March 1st - 7pm
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Public Performance – March 2nd - 7pm
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Public Performance – March 3rd - 2pm
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DLJH Cheer Try Outs
High School Color Guard Try Outs
Yearbook Orders
MSA (Muslim Student Association) T-Shirt Order From
Course Selection Schedule
Annual Big Event (Event to support the Fulshear Athletic Booster Club)
Superintendent for the Day- Raffle
Lamar CISD Families will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for LEAF’s annual “Superintendent of the Day” experience until Saturday, March 2! Enter your Lamar CISD student for a chance to be named the “Superintendent of Day” for the fastest growing district in the state of Texas! That's right...Dr. Nivens will be handing over his keys and calendar to one lucky winner. With this once-in-a-lifetime experience, one lucky student will get to see firsthand how business is handled in Lamar CISD, meet with various departments in the district and maybe make a decision or two!
To qualify, the student must be a current Lamar CISD student to win. A winner will be selected by the system. The winning entry purchaser will be notified if their raffle ticket is selected.
Ticket sales will support the mission of the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation, to equip, enrich, and empower the students and staff of Lamar CISD. Purchase a ticket today to help support more enrichment opportunities and resources for students and staff across our district.
Purchase a ticket here: https://bit.ly/3OC6gNE. For questions, contact leaf@lcisd.org.
STAAR Testing April 2024
We are Hiring - Join the Team
Student Badges
As part of the dress code requirements for the 2023-2024 school year, each student is required to wear a school ID Badge. Each student is given a new badge at the beginning of each year (or when a new student registers). Badges must be worn on a lanyard, around the neck all day. Student pictures must be visible and not covered.
If a student has forgotten their badge, they have an opportunity either to purchase a new badge ($5.00) or wear a sticker badge. Sticker badges will receive the consequence of 1-day lunch detention and $1.00 fine, place on the student's account for every printed sticker badge.
School Cash Online
Fulshear Bicentennial
988 Crisis Lifeline
PBIS Rewards and Donations
PBIS Expectations & Rewards - PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. One large piece is explaining expectations upfront. Another piece is rewarding students when we see those focused on positive behaviors. 3 campus-wide expectations posters are placed throughout the campus and added below.
We are using LiveSchool this year and your student can log through Classlink on the LCISD webpage (at the top) to start to explore what this is all about. They do NOT need a phone to do this. It can be done on a laptop or computer.
Parents if you are interested in donating to the PBIS school store the following list is a great start. We accept all donations both monetary and items. Student will begin being able to purchase items during lunch with their LiveSchool points.
Click below to order donations:
You can drop them off in the front off or have them mailed to the school.
Birthday Shout Outs
Did you know you can give your student a Birthday Shout Out over the announcements? You can purchase a shout out for $5 through School Cash. All shout outs must be made at least 5 days in advance. Thank you and happy early birthday to all our students.
Leaman Athletics
LEAMAN JR HIGH Track & Field/Cross Country Spirit Wear 2024
The 2024 Leaman Track and Field shirt and hoodie are available online until 2/11.
Please support our track program
https://leamantrack2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Online ordering for LEAMAN JR HIGH Track & Field/Cross Country Spirit Wear 2024 ends on Sun, Feb 11, 2024 (11:59 PM CST)
Leaman's Online Pay System
Cell Phone Reminder
"A student who refuses to turn over his/her electronic device when asked by a school employee will have a disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, ranging from a minor major offense to an expellable offense. The use of a mobile telephone or any device capable of capturing images of any violation of the student code of conduct is strictly prohibited while at school or at school-related or school-sponsored events."
Inappropriate Use of Cell Phone Practice Consequences
"If an individual uses a phone to video individuals in a private setting (bathroom/locker room) or compromising situation, then it will be coded a "State Jail Felony.
Car Rider After School Pick Up
Canvas Information
Did you know that LCISD has created a dedicated page that explains Canvas. This is where you can find details on how to log in, videos on how students and parents can utilize Canvas, how to create a parent login and find parent support.
Check it out!!! https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
Leaman Counselors
Below you will find information from the Counselors and activities happening on campus.
Leaman Counselors present lessons through Character Counts