Longhorn Loop
Vol. 4 Issue 21 | January 7th - January 12th
Georgia Health Survey for 6th - 8th Grades
All Georgia public schools (grades 3-12) are required to participate in the GSHS 2.0. All students at Lanier Middle will be participating in the Georgia Health survey during the month of January. At least 75% of students in each grade level must participate in the GSHS 2.0 to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating.
If you have any questions please contact your grade level AP.
View the Georgia Health Survey
Know When Buses Arrive for Afternoon Dismissal & What Buses Will Be Late
To use: Just click on the slides in the left margin to see which buses were 1st, or 2nd Load. Typically the 2nd load will show what buses are late. Occasionally we will use a 3rd Load on days with special circumstances, like the beginning of school. If this is the case the late buses will be located there.
If you are inclined, you can use the free Google Slides App from the App store or Google Play to access and save to your mobile device.
Reminder: Student Drop-Off
Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter.
Flu Information
Dear GCPS Parents/Guardians,
The 2018-19 flu season has begun and Georgia is experiencing higher levels of flu than anticipated for this time of year. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend an annual flu vaccine as the first and best way to protect against influenza. And, although the flu shot can't prevent every case of flu, it can protect you from more severe illness. It’s not too late to get a flu shot; so consider getting a shot for yourself and your family members, especially those with asthma and other chronic illnesses. Health officials encourage families to take precautions to limit the spread of illness, including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home and keeping ill children home when flu-like and other cold symptoms appear.
If your child has flu-like symptoms, please contact your physician or health clinic for recommendations. The flu may last 7-10 days. If your child has a fever, they must be kept home. They must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school. Please refer to this Healthy Habits link for tips on flu prevention. If you have questions about the flu or flu prevention, you may also contact the Gwinnett County Health Department at 770-339-4260.
We appreciate your efforts in helping us keep our students and staff well and healthy!
Attention 8th Grade Parents
The GSMST Lottery Registration Window Opened Thursday (11/1)
The window will remain open until January 25, 2019. Parent meeting dates are 11/15/18, 12/11/18, and 1/10/19. All details and documents are available on the GSMST school website
Click on the .pdf below for more information
Monday, January 7th
Tuesday, January 8th
Wednesday, January 9th
Thursday, January 10th
Report Cards Issued
Lanier HS Track Club Meeting | Jan. 15th @ 7pm in the LMS Cafeteria
Lanier High School Coaches and Student-Athletes will be starting a Lanier Cluster Youth Track and Field Program. We are interested in getting youth ages 7 to 14 started in the rapidly growing sport of Track and Field. No experience needed, no equipment needed, just come with a great attitude and be willing to work hard. Practice will start February 11, 2019 with practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Lanier High School from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Cost will be $225.00, which will include uniform. Parent informational meeting on 1/15/19 at 7:00pm at Lanier Middle School - Cafeteria. For additional information, please contact:
Head Coach: Daryl Beard
Head Coach Trisha Bernstein
678-765-4042
678-765-4042
Daryl_beard@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Trisha_bernstein@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
LEF Annual HOOK 'EM AND HOLD 'EM, BLACK & WHITE CASINO NIGHT AND BALL
We are only a few months away from the LEF annual HOOK 'EM AND HOLD 'EM, BLACK & WHITE CASINO NIGHT AND BALL, benefiting the Lanier Cluster Schools!
Where? Downtown Sugar Hill
When? Saturday, February 23
Time? 6:30 pm- 10:00 pm
Go to www.laniereducationfoundation.org and place your order there.
PTSA Partnership Spotlight
Publix
To support your school, sign up for Publix Partners through your Publix.com account (if you don't already have one) and select your desired school. Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase.
How to Stay Connected | Additional Information
**Update: In order to help you recognize or identify messages coming from Lanier Middle or GCPS through School Messenger. Add the number 1-844-248-6644 to your Contacts list so you can identify School Messenger calls and texts.
If you miss a call, just call this toll free number to retrieve and replay phone notifications.