Longhorn Loop
Vol. 4 Issue 10 | October 8th - October 13th
Important Links
LMS Website | GCPS Portal | Mission | Vision | Spiritwear
Important Information from the Clinic:
1. Students are not allowed to carry any kind of medication including cough drops and ointments on their person or in their book bags. These must be checked into the clinic by an adult.
2. Flu season is about to begin. Now is a great time to get flu shots. If your student is diagnosed with the Flu, please inform the clinic at 770-271-5109, or kathleen_mcgrath@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
3. It is now our policy to call parents for all injury and illness visits to the clinic. The Clinic Worker will clearly advise you IF a student needs to be checked-out, otherwise it is up to your discretion.
1. No se permite que los estudiantes lleven en sus mochilas o bolsillos ningún tipo de medicamento, incluido pastillas para la tos y ungüentos. Estos deben ser registrados y traidos a la clÃnica por un adulto.
2. La temporada de gripe está por comenzar. Ahora es un buen momento para vacunarse contra la gripe. Si a su estudiante se le diagnostica gripe, informe a la clÃnica al 770-271-5109, o kathleen_mcgrath@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
3. Ahora es nuestra polÃtica llamar a los padres en caso de lesiones y enfermedades. El Trabajador de la ClÃnica le aconsejará claramente SI un estudiante debe ser recojido, de lo contrario se dejara a su discreción.
GCPS to Revise Student Logins to G-suite
College and Career Week | October 9th - October 12th
Monday, October 8th
Tuesday, October 9th
Wednesday, October 10th
All- Pro Dad | 7:15 am-8:15 am
Dads (and all caring adults) are invited to attend the All Pro Dad Breakfast at Lanier Middle School. Be sure to RSVP to reserve your seat. Cost is $5 per household. Pay online at My Payments Plus (See instructions below). Breakfast will be in the cafeteria. We encourage you to arrive early (7am) to get breakfast, so we can start on time at 7:15am. NOTE: Students will have an opportunity to sign up and stay for "before school tutoring" which starts at 8:15am, immediately following the All Pro Dad Breakfast.
New! EASY PAY ONLINE at My Payments Plus.
1) Go to: https://www2.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
2) Scroll down and click on the + button next to "Before/After School Programs" (its the first option listed under "Other Payments."
3) Select your preferred payment options (paying for individual breakfasts, all breakfasts, and additional donation).
Progress Reports
School-wide Tutoring Every Wednesday
Thursday, October 11th
Friday, October 12th
LMS PTSA General Meeting at 8:00 am brief, but important meeting to vote on the following:
- Change in by-laws for updated dues
- Budget adjustment
October 16th
Finding Scholarship Dollars for College
Mid-Term Assessments
October 18th- 23rd
To prepare for the required online administration of GMAS in the spring students will be taking midterms online.
LA- 18th
SC- 19th
SS- 22nd
MA- 23rd
October 24th
Early Release | October 24th and 25th
Early Release Conferences | Semester 1
Saturday, October 27th | 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Oct. 29th, Nov. 1st and Nov. 5th | Heroes' Hangout
November 10th
PTSA Partnership Spotlight
Shoparoo
Turn your shopping receipts into donations for your school. Download the free Shoparoo app here, snap pictures of your receipts and earn money for our school. It's that simple.
Know When Buses Arrive for Afternoon Dismissal
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.