Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
As shared with you in my last correspondence, students were involved in grade-level spelling bees. Overall, students did an outstanding job! Congratulations to our grade-level spelling bee winners. The first and second place winners will compete in the county-wide spelling bee on Thursday, January 29! The third place winners will serve as alternates.
For Grade 8, Ethan Labelle was recognized for third place. Christopher Comer held onto second place, and the champion was Garrett Corker. For Grade 7, Ethan Snyder was recognized for third place. Isabella Corey came in second place, and the champion for Grade 7 was Jacob Robey. For Grade 6, Andrew Clark came in third place. The second place winner was Branden Wood, and the champion for Grade 6 was Rachel Upshur. A big thanks to Mary Eden (Grade 8 English teacher) and Annie Floyd (Grade 6 Guidance Counselor) who served as two of our judges!
Reports cards are further being sent home with students today. Be sure to ask your son or daughter for his or her report card.
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.
Reports cards are further being sent home with students today. Be sure to ask your son or daughter for his or her report card.
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
Thank you to Morning Announcers – Melissa Sluss and Michael Sluss
Thank you to Melissa Sluss and Michael Sluss for their assistance! You helped to deliver important information to all students and staff. On January 20, we will have two new guest speakers, Jillian Smith and Diamond Taylor. We look forward to these announcements!
Thank you to Melissa Sluss and Michael Sluss for their assistance! You helped to deliver important information to all students and staff. On January 20, we will have two new guest speakers, Jillian Smith and Diamond Taylor. We look forward to these announcements!
Congratulations to Abigail Grove and Dequece Carter – Student Athletes
Congratulations to Abigail Grove and Dequece Carter for being chosen student athletes of the week! You are two great representatives of our school community. Thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations to Abigail Grove and Dequece Carter for being chosen student athletes of the week! You are two great representatives of our school community. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you Catherine Law (District Social Worker)
On Friday, January 16, Catherine Law, who is one of our social workers at LCPS, will be retiring. On behalf of LCMS, we thank her for her years of dedication, hard work, and support of all students. You will be greatly missed. We wish you much peace and happiness on your retirement!
On Friday, January 16, Catherine Law, who is one of our social workers at LCPS, will be retiring. On behalf of LCMS, we thank her for her years of dedication, hard work, and support of all students. You will be greatly missed. We wish you much peace and happiness on your retirement!
Standards of Learning (SOL) Boot camp – February 2015
The standards of learning is only one mechanism that we measure student progress. It is however required by the State as a test that our students must take. Thus, math and English teachers continue to analyze student data to see how they can improve upon their instruction and increase student learning in the classroom. As another mechanism to assist our students, teachers have compiled a list of students whom they believe would benefit attending the SOL Boot camp to begin during the first week in February. A letter will shortly be coming to students about the SOL Boot camp.
The standards of learning is only one mechanism that we measure student progress. It is however required by the State as a test that our students must take. Thus, math and English teachers continue to analyze student data to see how they can improve upon their instruction and increase student learning in the classroom. As another mechanism to assist our students, teachers have compiled a list of students whom they believe would benefit attending the SOL Boot camp to begin during the first week in February. A letter will shortly be coming to students about the SOL Boot camp.
Students in SOL Boot camp will be taught a set curriculum by a teacher. Math and reading comprehension skills will be reviewed. We hope that as many students who are invited to SOL Boot camp will attend. This is another great opportunity for student learning to be reinforced! For more questions about SOL Boot camp, please contact Katherine Duke (Department Head of English) at dukeke@lcps.k12.va.us or Daniel Barrett barretdm@lcps.k12.va.us
After School Help
Since Tuesday, September 23, LCMS staff have been running After School Help, which is supervised time after school in which students can make up work that they have missed, make up time that they have missed from school, seek assistance from teachers, or work on assignments including using the computer. After School Help runs from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and is held on designated Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you would like for your child to stay for after school help for assistance, please click here, "After School Help," or contact Annie Floyd at floydam@lcps.k12.va.us
Since Tuesday, September 23, LCMS staff have been running After School Help, which is supervised time after school in which students can make up work that they have missed, make up time that they have missed from school, seek assistance from teachers, or work on assignments including using the computer. After School Help runs from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and is held on designated Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you would like for your child to stay for after school help for assistance, please click here, "After School Help," or contact Annie Floyd at floydam@lcps.k12.va.us
LCMS Basketball Team – Thursday, January 15
Please join us for an exciting basketball game against F.T. Binns at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15 in LCMS gymnasium. We are extremely proud of our athletes and their hard work!
Please join us for an exciting basketball game against F.T. Binns at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15 in LCMS gymnasium. We are extremely proud of our athletes and their hard work!
LCMS School Dance – Friday, January 16
A reminder that there will be a LCMS School Dance on Friday, January 16. Money and signed permission slips will be collected at the door. Please click here, "Dance Permission Form," for more information. Your child may also pick up a permission slip at the main office.
A reminder that there will be a LCMS School Dance on Friday, January 16. Money and signed permission slips will be collected at the door. Please click here, "Dance Permission Form," for more information. Your child may also pick up a permission slip at the main office.
Student Schedule for Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 30
On Tuesday, January 20 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 (This is a "B" 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 4 class.)
On Tuesday, January 20 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 (This is a "B" 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 4 class.)
On Monday, January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
On Tuesday, January 20: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Wednesday, January 21: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Thursday, January 22: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, January 23: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Monday, January 26: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Tuesday, January 27: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Wednesday, January 28: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Thursday, January 29: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, January 30: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4: A Clubs Meet and Reading
On Tuesday, January 20: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Wednesday, January 21: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Thursday, January 22: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, January 23: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Monday, January 26: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Tuesday, January 27: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Wednesday, January 28: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Thursday, January 29: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, January 30: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4: A Clubs Meet and Reading
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 11: LCMS Science Fair Awards @ LCMS Forum at 6:00 p.m
Friday, February 13: LCMS Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, February 14: MathCounts field trip @ Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia
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.
Saturday, February 21: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Cedar Lee Middle School
Tuesday, February 24: Grade 8 students take the English Writing Multiple Choice benchmark tests.
Wednesday, February 25: Picture Day for students
Thursday, February 26: Grade 8 students take the English Writing Prompt benchmark tests.
Wednesday, February 11: LCMS Science Fair Awards @ LCMS Forum at 6:00 p.m
Friday, February 13: LCMS Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, February 14: MathCounts field trip @ Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia
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.
Saturday, February 21: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Cedar Lee Middle School
Tuesday, February 24: Grade 8 students take the English Writing Multiple Choice benchmark tests.
Wednesday, February 25: Picture Day for students
Thursday, February 26: Grade 8 students take the English Writing Prompt benchmark tests.
Tuesday, March 3: All County Chorus Night at 6:30 p.m. @ LCMS Gymnasium
Wednesday, March 4: Grade 7 students take the English benchmark tests.
Thursday, March 5: Grade 7 students take the Math benchmark tests.
Friday, March 6: Grade 7 and Grade 8 Concert Band will participate in the Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) State Concert Band Assessment @ Fluvanna High School
Friday, March 6: Grade 6 students take the English benchmark tests.
Monday, March 9: Grade 6 students take the Math benchmark tests.
Tuesday, March 10: Grade 8 students take the Math benchmark tests.
Tuesday, March 10: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, March 10: PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LCMS Main Office Conference Room
Wednesday, March 11: Grades 6, 7, and 8 students take the Science benchmark tests.
Thursday, March 12: Grades 6, 7, and 8 students take the Social Studies benchmark tests.
Friday, March 13: Third Marking Period ends. CRAVE occurs.
Friday, March 20: Report cards are sent home with students.
Friday, March 27: LCMS Pot of Gold Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4: Grade 7 students take the English benchmark tests.
Thursday, March 5: Grade 7 students take the Math benchmark tests.
Friday, March 6: Grade 7 and Grade 8 Concert Band will participate in the Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) State Concert Band Assessment @ Fluvanna High School
Friday, March 6: Grade 6 students take the English benchmark tests.
Monday, March 9: Grade 6 students take the Math benchmark tests.
Tuesday, March 10: Grade 8 students take the Math benchmark tests.
Tuesday, March 10: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, March 10: PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LCMS Main Office Conference Room
Wednesday, March 11: Grades 6, 7, and 8 students take the Science benchmark tests.
Thursday, March 12: Grades 6, 7, and 8 students take the Social Studies benchmark tests.
Friday, March 13: Third Marking Period ends. CRAVE occurs.
Friday, March 20: Report cards are sent home with students.
Friday, March 27: LCMS Pot of Gold Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10: No school for students. Students on Spring Recess.
Monday, April 13: Classes resume. LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Thursday, April 23: Interim reports for Marking Period 4 are sent home with students.
Friday, April 24: Grades 5, 6, 7 Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Culpeper Middle School
Monday, April 27: Grade 7 Students to Eureka! @ Martin King Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville, Virginia
Monday, April 13: Classes resume. LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Thursday, April 23: Interim reports for Marking Period 4 are sent home with students.
Friday, April 24: Grades 5, 6, 7 Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Culpeper Middle School
Monday, April 27: Grade 7 Students to Eureka! @ Martin King Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville, Virginia
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
Lisa C. Chen, Ph.D.
Principal
Louisa County Middle School
Principal
Louisa County Middle School
