Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
My staff and I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Valentine's Day this Saturday, February 14.
A reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, March 24. From 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., teachers will meet with parents or guardians for scheduled appointments. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., parents or guardians are welcomed to drop by and talk to teachers about their child's progress. From Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 20, parents or guardians will be able to sign up to meet with their child's individual teacher.
Within the next couple of weeks, your child's grade-level administrator, his or her grade level guidance counselor, and I will be meet with students one-on-one who need additional supports to see how we can assist them with their academic progress.
I strongly encourage those students who need additional supports to stay for After School Help and to continue their attendance in SOL Boot Camp. We hope that parents or guardians will also sign up for the Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, March 24.
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.
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 – Damond Walker and Lacy White
Thank you to Damond Walker and Lacy White for their assistance with morning announcements. You provided us with important daily news and upcoming events! On February 17, we will have two new guest speakers, Desaray Winston and Alexis Wood. We look forward to these announcements!
Thank you to Damond Walker and Lacy White for their assistance with morning announcements. You provided us with important daily news and upcoming events! On February 17, we will have two new guest speakers, Desaray Winston and Alexis Wood. We look forward to these announcements!
Congratulations to Jarett Hunter, Austin Mills, and Kamryn Noel – Student Athletes of the Week
A big shout out to Jarett Hunter, Austin Mills, and Kamryn Noel who were nominated as "Student Athletes of the Week" for their contributions in the classroom and on the field of competition. We are extremely proud of your hard work and efforts!
A big shout out to Jarett Hunter, Austin Mills, and Kamryn Noel who were nominated as "Student Athletes of the Week" for their contributions in the classroom and on the field of competition. We are extremely proud of your hard work and efforts!
Drug Education Week
Under the direction of Terry Marks (Director of Middle School Athletics and Department Head of Health and Physical Education) and Officer Nathan Harris, our students learned more about the impact of drugs. Students and teachers in health education classes were engaged in meaningful dialogue about the dangers of drug abuse. Students discussed the following topics: 1) the rise in use of prescription drugs and cough syrup among teens, 2) how drug usage changes the brain and "hijacks" the brain's reward system, and 3) how drugs affect teenagers in risk-taking behaviors. Overall, students learned to make decisions that will keep them healthy, happy, and safe, and to say "No" to drugs. Students also participated in the drug fact contest. Winners of the drug fact test were Kaleigh Cauthorne, Krysten Grymes, Ariana Jackson, Jeremiah Madison, and Steven Wolfe. Student winners were announced on Monday morning during Morning Announcements, and students received gift cards to McDonalds. For more information on how to talk to your teenager about drugs, please see http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/parenting/healthy-communication-and-relationships/talk-to-your-kids-about-tobacco-alcohol-and-drugs
Under the direction of Terry Marks (Director of Middle School Athletics and Department Head of Health and Physical Education) and Officer Nathan Harris, our students learned more about the impact of drugs. Students and teachers in health education classes were engaged in meaningful dialogue about the dangers of drug abuse. Students discussed the following topics: 1) the rise in use of prescription drugs and cough syrup among teens, 2) how drug usage changes the brain and "hijacks" the brain's reward system, and 3) how drugs affect teenagers in risk-taking behaviors. Overall, students learned to make decisions that will keep them healthy, happy, and safe, and to say "No" to drugs. Students also participated in the drug fact contest. Winners of the drug fact test were Kaleigh Cauthorne, Krysten Grymes, Ariana Jackson, Jeremiah Madison, and Steven Wolfe. Student winners were announced on Monday morning during Morning Announcements, and students received gift cards to McDonalds. For more information on how to talk to your teenager about drugs, please see http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/parenting/healthy-communication-and-relationships/talk-to-your-kids-about-tobacco-alcohol-and-drugs
Artwork Displayed
The following students have art work on display outside the offices of Delegate Peter Farrell in the General Assembly Building in Richmond: Fiona Dunn, Krysten Grymes, India Johnson, Marissa Lobins, Hannah May, Taylor Moran, Alyssa Runkle, Jordan Vierra, Kaylee Wash, and Brenay Wendell.
The following students have art work on display outside the offices of Delegate Peter Farrell in the General Assembly Building in Richmond: Fiona Dunn, Krysten Grymes, India Johnson, Marissa Lobins, Hannah May, Taylor Moran, Alyssa Runkle, Jordan Vierra, Kaylee Wash, and Brenay Wendell.
Top 16 Science Fair Winners
Congratulations to the top 16 winners of the Science Fair Project. There were many innovative projects, and our three guest judges spent time interviewing all candidates. On Monday, February 9, the top 16 winners of the Science Fair Project received a letter. On Wednesday, February 11, the top 3 winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m. at the LCMS Forum and will briefly present their projects. Congratulations to the following students: Brandon Bickley, Jake Burch, Andrew Choffel, Andrea Jovel, Victoria Moore, Moriah Moss, Ian Murphy, Alexa Owen, Elizabeth Rosson, Haley Rosson, Connor Schweikart, Dylan Seay, Sarah Seay, Ethan Snyder, Kyler Soriano, and Jacob Werner a job well done. Thank you to all of our students who worked diligently on their science fair projects.
Congratulations to the top 16 winners of the Science Fair Project. There were many innovative projects, and our three guest judges spent time interviewing all candidates. On Monday, February 9, the top 16 winners of the Science Fair Project received a letter. On Wednesday, February 11, the top 3 winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m. at the LCMS Forum and will briefly present their projects. Congratulations to the following students: Brandon Bickley, Jake Burch, Andrew Choffel, Andrea Jovel, Victoria Moore, Moriah Moss, Ian Murphy, Alexa Owen, Elizabeth Rosson, Haley Rosson, Connor Schweikart, Dylan Seay, Sarah Seay, Ethan Snyder, Kyler Soriano, and Jacob Werner a job well done. Thank you to all of our students who worked diligently on their science fair projects.
All District Chorus – Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14
On Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 the following students will be attending All-District Chorus at Monticello High School. The concert is at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, and we hope that you will be able to join us. Congratulations to the following students:
On Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 the following students will be attending All-District Chorus at Monticello High School. The concert is at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, and we hope that you will be able to join us. Congratulations to the following students:
Grade 8: De'Twan Barber, Emily Phelps, Carson Sarmiento, Taylor Seay, Ali Van Luven, Marilyn Van Luven
Grade 7: Jamori Harris, Moriah Moss, Annmarie Sewell, Karsten Thompson, and Ryan Wheeler
Grade 6: Abigail Alpern, Earica Benton, and Diamond Walker
Grade 7 Students Visit Holocaust Museum – March 2015
The Grade 7 Social Studies Department will be taking Grade 7 students to the Richmond Holocaust Museum in March. Students will receive a guided tour through the museum to deepen their understanding of the Holocaust. Each Grade 7 Social Studies teacher will take his or her classes to the Holocaust Museum on the designated day as the museum only allows small groups to visit at a time. Students will be participating in a Penny Drive from Monday, February 9 to Friday, March 13 in their social studies classes. Pennies will be donated to the museum as part of its effort to collect 6 million pennies - one penny lost for each Jewish life during the Holocaust. Students in Hope Hamblin's and Ed Heisig's class will visit the museum on Friday, March 13. Nell Stover's class will go on Tuesday, March 17. Ty Boyer's class will visit the museum on Wednesday, March 18, and Beth Brown's class will visit on Thursday, March 19. We look forward to what our students will learn on this field trip. For more information about Penny Drive, please click here: "Penny Drive."
The Grade 7 Social Studies Department will be taking Grade 7 students to the Richmond Holocaust Museum in March. Students will receive a guided tour through the museum to deepen their understanding of the Holocaust. Each Grade 7 Social Studies teacher will take his or her classes to the Holocaust Museum on the designated day as the museum only allows small groups to visit at a time. Students will be participating in a Penny Drive from Monday, February 9 to Friday, March 13 in their social studies classes. Pennies will be donated to the museum as part of its effort to collect 6 million pennies - one penny lost for each Jewish life during the Holocaust. Students in Hope Hamblin's and Ed Heisig's class will visit the museum on Friday, March 13. Nell Stover's class will go on Tuesday, March 17. Ty Boyer's class will visit the museum on Wednesday, March 18, and Beth Brown's class will visit on Thursday, March 19. We look forward to what our students will learn on this field trip. For more information about Penny Drive, please click here: "Penny Drive."
Cell Phone Protocol at LCMS
Please remind your child that cell phones are not allowed during school hours. Should students bring their cell phones to school, it should be turned off, put away, and out of sight. Cell phones should be placed in the students' lockers that are locked. If your child needs to call home, he or she can use the phone in the Main Office. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Please remind your child that cell phones are not allowed during school hours. Should students bring their cell phones to school, it should be turned off, put away, and out of sight. Cell phones should be placed in the students' lockers that are locked. If your child needs to call home, he or she can use the phone in the Main Office. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Student Schedule for Tuesday, February 17 to Friday, February 27
On Tuesday, February 17 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 (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 2 class.)
On Tuesday, February 17 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 (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 2 class.)
On Monday, February 16: No School for students. Staff Development Day.
On Tuesday, February 17: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, February 18: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, February 19: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, February 20: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
On Monday, February 23: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
On Tuesday, February 24: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, February 25: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, February 26: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, February 27: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
On Tuesday, February 17: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, February 18: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, February 19: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, February 20: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
On Monday, February 23: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
On Tuesday, February 24: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, February 25: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, February 26: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, February 27: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
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 p.m.
Saturday, February 14: MathCounts field trip @ Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia
Monday, February 16: Staff Development Day No school for studentsFriday, February 13: LCMS Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 14: MathCounts field trip @ Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia
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 Music 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.
Tuesday, March 24: LCMS Parent/Teacher Conferences Friday, March 27: LCMS Pot of Gold Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3: LCMS Library Book Fair
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10: No school for students. Students on Spring Recess.
Monday, April 13: Classes resume. LCMS doors at 7:40 a.m.
Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17: High school scheduling for Grade 8 students
Tuesday, April 14: PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room
Wednesday, April 15: High School Transition Night from 5:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at LCHS for Grade 8 students and parents
Friday, April 17: Reality Store for Grade 8 Students
Tuesday, April 21: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
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, April 28: Civics SOL tests
Wednesday, April 29: Grade 6 Reading SOL tests
Thursday, April 30: Grade 7 Reading SOL tests
Tuesday, May 5: Grade 8 Reading SOL tests
Wednesday, May 6: Grade 6 Math SOL tests
Thursday, May 7: Grade 8 Science SOL tests
Tuesday, May 12: Grade 7 Math SOL tests
Tuesday, May 12: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, May 12: PTA Board meets in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13: Pre-Algebra SOL tests
Thursday, May 14: Algebra I and Geometry SOL tests
Tuesday, May 19: All A Banquet at LCMS Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day. No school.
Tuesday, May 26: School resumes for students. LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Wednesday, May 27: Grade 8 Closing Ceremony practice and Grade 8 Field Day
Thursday, May 28: Grade 8 Closing Ceremony, Grade 6 Field Day, and Grade 7 Field Day. Last Day of school for students. Students exit the building at 11:00 a.m. No lunch is served.
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
Principal
