Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
I hope that you will join us tonight at the LCMS Chorus Concert. On Wednesday, November 19, we will be hosting the LCMS Band and Guitar Fall Concert. Both concerts are at 7:00 p.m.
This Saturday, November 15, the LCMS PTA will be hosting the Bobcat Bingo. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Games start at 6:00 p.m. Prizes include purses from Michal Kors, Kate Spade, and Coach; gift cards; and much more!
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
Thanks to Morning Announcers – Antoine Hope and Olivia Hurley
Thank you to Antoine Hope and Olivia Hurley for their announcements with Dr. Chen each morning. On November 17, we will have announcers Lily Jackson and Tyler Layne. My staff, students, and I certainly appreciate the information that we receive each morning!
Congratulations Isabella Zummo, Emily Burton, Kieonna Fleming, Natalie Fomin, Ty Smith, and Camden Leonard
Congratulations to Isabella Zummo for first place, to Emily Burton for second place, Kieonna Fleming for third place, and to honorable mention Natalie Fomin, Ty Smith, and Camden Leonard. Your posters depicting a bully-free atmosphere at LCMS were fantastic. Way to go!
A Shout Out to All LCMS Students – You Rock!
Recently, all LCMS students participated in sending cards to members of the military community as part of our ACE Block Writing Program. We recently received a thank you note from Patti Wilson, Service to Armed Forces Coordinator, thanking us for these memorable cards. According to men and women in uniform, “it makes you realize how much our service is appreciated and puts perspective into why we do what we do. It means a lot.”
I am really proud of each and every one of our students for taking the time to write to our servicemen and servicewomen, wishing them, “Happy Holidays.” The Red Cross will be sending these holiday greetings to troops in Kuwait and Djibouti.
533 Students on Honor Roll
A big shout out to our 533 students who made Honor Roll for the first marking period. These students earned A’s and B’s in all of their classes. Among these students, 120 received all A’s. We are so proud of your hard work and effort!
Detective Mark Stanton – Guest Speaker
Detective Mark Stanton from the Louisa Sheriff's Office visited students Grade 7 students involved in the Gifted and Talented Program on Wednesday, November 12. Detective Stanton works as a crime scene investigator for the county. He presented material to students on DNA, such as what is DNA, who discovered DNA, where DNA comes from, how DNA is collected by police officers, various testing methods of DNA, and the accuracy of various DNA methods of testing. Detective Stanton also gave the students a hands on activity on the collection of DNA. Students collected their own DNA sample in a kit. Thank you Detective Stanton for a great presentation!
Dr. Mary Slade Presents Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learner – Monday, November 17
Parents are invited to hear Dr. Mary Slade speak on the social and emotional needs of the gifted learner at Central Office on Monday, November 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) – Thursday, November 20
The induction ceremony for new NJHS members will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Forum on Thursday, November 20. We look forward to welcoming our new members!
Astronomy Night – Thursday, November 20
Middle School and High School Talented and Gifted (TAG) students are invited to participate in an enrichment activity on Thursday, November 20. Students will learn about the stars and galaxy from retired NASA scientist, Dr. Kavanagh. Students are encouraged to bring a telescope and mittens to the activity. Parents are welcome to attend along with students. The event will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the LCHS Stadium.
Student Schedule for Monday, November 17 to Tuesday, November 25
On Monday, November 17 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 (This is a “A” day for electives. Students go to Period 1, Period 2, Period 3, Period 4, Period 5, and then for the last period of the day, students return back to their Period 1 class.) Because of the upcoming holidays, please note that on Wednesday, November 19, students return to their Period 4 for the last period of the day. This is the same for Thursday, November 20; Friday, November 21; Monday, November 24; and Tuesday, November 25.
On November 17: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
On November 18: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On November 19: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On November 20: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On November 21: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On November 24: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On November 25: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
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
Wednesday, November 19: LCMS Band Concert at LCMS Forum at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20: National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Meeting at 6:30 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.
Friday, December 5; Saturday, December 6; and Sunday, December 7: LCHS’s Mainstage presents Pride and Prejudice at LCMS Forum at 7:00 p.m. on December 5 and December 6, and 3:00 p.m. on December 7.
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
