Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
I hope that you and your family had a lovely weekend! Much is occurring this week, especially with our dance and game on Friday, October 31.
As always, please feel free to contact me at chenlc@lcps.k12.va.us if you have questions, concerns, or any feedback that you would like to share.
The following are some important updates and announcements.
Announcements
Congratulations to 2014 Student Council Association (SCA) Class Officers
Recently, students were involved in running for various positions in SCA, including the offices of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer for each grade level. Students spent time writing speeches and putting posters around the school. Everyone who applied should be congratulated for their hard work!Congratulations to the following students: Grade 6 President (Ariana Jackson), Grade 6 Vice President (Savanah Ray), Grade 6 Secretary (Haley Cahill), Grade 6 Class Treasurer (Kelsey Hicks), Grade 7 President (Sydney Cherry), Grade 7 Vice President (Emily Coffey), Grade 7 Secretary (Travis Palmer), Grade 7 Treasurer (Alexis Price), Grade 8 President (Megan Hall), Grade 8 Vice President (Emily Phelps), Grade 8 Secretary (Amber Clements), and Grade 8 Treasurer (Shayla James). My staff and I look forward to working with our students and listening to their feedback and ideas. Thank you to Megan Jackson (Grade 6 SCA Advisor and Science Teacher), Hope Hamblin (Grade 7 SCA Advisor and Social Studies Teacher), and Sarah Mayfield (Grade 8 SCA Advisor and Social Studies Teacher) for putting together this event on behalf of all of our students!
LCMS Dance and Game Night – Friday, October 31
If your child is interested in attending the LCMS Dance and Game Night on Friday, October 31, he or she will need to bring in the permission slip and money no later than Thursday, October 30 by 1:15 p.m. to the Main Office. Please click here: “Game and Dance October 31,” for more information.
Also, on Friday, October 31, the LCHS Athletics Department with Coach Stanley will have their senior night recognition for all teams, including field hockey, gold, football, band, cheer, cross country, and volleyball. Coach Stanley will be celebrating our “Pink Out Game.” There will be a Halloween Costume Contest for students, grades K-8 with prizes, and an announcement will be made for our 50/50 raffle winners, including four prizes of $250.00 and one grand prize of $4,000. My staff and I hope to see you on game night on Friday, October 31! For more information, please click here: “LCHS Football Game.”
PTA Belk Charity Sale and Annual Bobcat Bingo
The PTA needs our support! The PTA is presently selling tickets for the Belk Department’s bi-annual charity sale. The ticket cost is $5.00, which provides you access to the by-invite-only event on Saturday, November 8 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The first 100 people will receive a Belk gift card worth anywhere from $5.00 to $1,000. In addition, every ticket provides shoppers $5.00 off their first purchase. All proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the LCMS PTA. Please contact Megan Jackson at jacksoml@lcps.k12.va.us for more information
On Saturday, November 15, the PTA will host its annual Bobcat Bingo. Tickets can be purchased at the middle school office or contact a PTA board member. More information can be found on the PTA link on the LCMS home page. The PTA appreciates your support for our LCMS families and students.
Daylight Savings Time Ends – Sunday, Nov. 2 A reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2. Remember to turn your clocks 1 hour back.
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
Friday, October 26: Club B for students. Other students not involved in clubs are reading independently with teachers for 30 minutes.
Friday, October 31: Team Player Luncheon with Administrative Team.
Friday, October 31: Team Player Luncheon with Administrative Team.
Friday, October 31: Dance and football game @ LCMS Cafeteria from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday, November 3: Staff Development Day No School for Students
Tuesday, November 4: Election Day Division Holiday No School for Students and Staff
Wednesday, November 5: Students are back in school. School doors open at 7:40 a.m. This is an “A” Day.
Saturday, November 8: PTA Belk Charity Event
Monday, November 3: Staff Development Day No School for Students
Tuesday, November 4: Election Day Division Holiday No School for Students and Staff
Wednesday, November 5: Students are back in school. School doors open at 7:40 a.m. This is an “A” Day.
Saturday, November 8: PTA Belk Charity Event
Saturday, November 15: PTA Annual Bobcat Bingo
Tuesday, November 18: Grade 7 and Grade 8 students attend AMC8 Competition @ VMI at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 18: Interim Reports for Marking Period 2 go out with students.
Tuesday, November 18: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, November 18: PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LCMS Main Office Conference Room
Thursday, November 20: National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LCMS Forum
Tuesday, November 25: Grade 8 students attend The Encore! Presentation @ Altria Theater, Richmond at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 3: Grade 6 students take English benchmark tests.
Thursday, December 4: Grade 6 students take Math benchmark tests.
Friday, December 5: Grade 7 students take English benchmark tests.
Monday, December 8: Grade 7 students take Math benchmark tests.
Tuesday, December 9: Grade 8 students take English benchmark tests.
Wednesday, December 10: Grade 8 students take Math benchmark tests.
Thursday, December 11: All grades take Science benchmark tests.
Friday, December 12: All grades take Social Studies benchmark tests.
Tuesday, December 16: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, December 16: PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LCMS Main Office Conference Room
Friday, December 19: End of Marking Period 2
Monday, December 22 – Monday, January 5: Winter Break for students
Tuesday, January 6: Classes resume for students. LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Tuesday, January 13: Report cards for Marking Period 2 are sent home with students.
Tuesday, January 13: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, January 13: PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LCMS Main Office Conference Room
Friday, January 16: LCMS Dance 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School for students and staff
Tuesday, January 20: Classes resume for students LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Monday, February 9: Interim reports for Marking Period 3 are sent home with students.
Monday, February 16: Staff Development Day No school for students
Tuesday, February 17: School resumes for students. LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Wednesday, February 11: LCMS Science Fair Awards @ LCMS Forum at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Cedar Lee Middle School
Tuesday, February 24: Grade 8 students take the English reading benchmark tests.
Wednesday, February 25: Picture Day for students
Thursday, February 26: Grade 8 students take the English writing benchmark tests.
Saturday, April 25: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Culpeper Middle School
Tuesday, May 19 – All A Banquet at LCMS Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you for taking the time to read these updates. As I will say to my students each day, “This is important. You belong here. Effort makes a difference.”
With warm regards,
Lisa C. Chen
