Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
I hope that all of you are staying nice and warm!
David Szalankiewicz (Director of Facilities) and Myron Thurston (Head Custodian) and their teams have done an outstanding job of making sure that our walkways are clear, and the building remains in good shape during these cold times. Kenney Forrest (Director of Safety, Security, and Administrative Services) and Doug Straley (Assistant Superintendent of Administration) and his team have also been ensuring that our busses run efficiently and monitoring the status of our back roads. Thank you for all that you do to ensure our students' and staff's safety!
Meanwhile, my administrative team and I have been busy working at school to ensure for a smooth transition once school resumes. We should receive a phone call from Central Office this weekend updating us on our status regarding school openings and/or school closings.
Possibly, some athletic games, athletic practices, club activities, homework assignments, and field trips may need to be readjusted due to the loss of time. Should that be the case, once school resumes, my staff and I will inform you of any new dates or changes.
If we have school on Monday, February 23, this will be an "A Day." We will still have Picture Day on Wednesday, February 25. Payment of pictures will be due later. Students only need to bring their smiles on this day!
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 Monday, February 23, we will have four new guest speakers, Desaray Winston, Alexis Wood, Gordon Alexander, and Kenneth Allison. 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 Monday, February 23, we will have four new guest speakers, Desaray Winston, Alexis Wood, Gordon Alexander, and Kenneth Allison. We look forward to these announcements!
Top 16 Science Fair Winners
Congratulations to 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 for a job well done on their Science Fair Projects. Third place winner went to Moriah Moss for "Rapid Relief." Second place was awarded to Victoria Moore for "Effect of Temperature on Viscosity." First place winner was awarded to Alexa Owen for "Retaining Water." Thank you to all of our students who worked diligently on their science fair projects!
Congratulations to 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 for a job well done on their Science Fair Projects. Third place winner went to Moriah Moss for "Rapid Relief." Second place was awarded to Victoria Moore for "Effect of Temperature on Viscosity." First place winner was awarded to Alexa Owen for "Retaining Water." Thank you to all of our students who worked diligently on their science fair projects!
Congratulations to Abbie Alpern and Moriah Moss
We would like to congratulate Abbie Alpern and Moriah Moss on a job well-done! Both ladies have been selected by audition to sign in the All-Virginia Middle School Treble Chorus on from Thursday, April 23 to Saturday, April 25 in Tyson's Corner. We also appreciate the hard work of Sharon Wills (Chorus teacher) and her direction of our students!
Penny Drive Yielding Large Results
On Friday, February 13 students brought in 5,857 pennies, which brings a first week total of 9,452 pennies for the Penny Drive. Grade 7 students have participated 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. A big thanks to Joanne Kennedy (Math teacher), April Swain (Math teacher), and Laura Watkins (English teacher) for counting these pennies and to all of the students for their contributions to such an important drive!
On Friday, February 13 students brought in 5,857 pennies, which brings a first week total of 9,452 pennies for the Penny Drive. Grade 7 students have participated 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. A big thanks to Joanne Kennedy (Math teacher), April Swain (Math teacher), and Laura Watkins (English teacher) for counting these pennies and to all of the students for their contributions to such an important drive!
JV Girl's Soccer Tryouts – Monday, February 23
Any Grade 8 female student who is interested in trying out for JV girls' soccer should come to school prepared for tryouts on Monday, February 23. Tryouts will take place from Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26. Interested Grade 8 students will need to meet at 3:30 p.m. in Room 610 at LCMS. All players will need to have a VHSL physical in order to tryout. Should tryouts be postponed due to inclement weather, this message will be announced to students with new times and dates during school hours, as well as posted on our school website under "Student Announcements."
Any Grade 8 female student who is interested in trying out for JV girls' soccer should come to school prepared for tryouts on Monday, February 23. Tryouts will take place from Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26. Interested Grade 8 students will need to meet at 3:30 p.m. in Room 610 at LCMS. All players will need to have a VHSL physical in order to tryout. Should tryouts be postponed due to inclement weather, this message will be announced to students with new times and dates during school hours, as well as posted on our school website under "Student Announcements."
Student Expectation Assemblies – Monday, February 23
On Monday, February 23, student expectation assemblies will take place for all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 by grade level. Each grade level administrator and staff will address school rules, expectations, and other important information on how to have a successful school year. Assemblies will occur during Exploratory and Health/PE Classes in Periods 1, 2, 3, and 5 and will be grade level and gender specific to address any concerns and questions that each level may have.
On Monday, February 23, student expectation assemblies will take place for all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 by grade level. Each grade level administrator and staff will address school rules, expectations, and other important information on how to have a successful school year. Assemblies will occur during Exploratory and Health/PE Classes in Periods 1, 2, 3, and 5 and will be grade level and gender specific to address any concerns and questions that each level may have.
Grade 6 Students and Exploratory Rotation Wheel – Monday, February 23
On Monday, February 23, all Grade 6 students will return to their previous exploratory class that they have had for the past five weeks. On Tuesday, February 24, the new exploratory rotation will begin. All Grade 6 students will receive new schedules for their exploratory wheel during Period 4 and begin their new exploratory classes Period 5 on Tuesday, February 24. If your Grade 6 student has questions about his or her schedule, please email Annie Floyd (Guidance Counselor Grade 6) at floydam@lcps.k12.va.us
On Monday, February 23, all Grade 6 students will return to their previous exploratory class that they have had for the past five weeks. On Tuesday, February 24, the new exploratory rotation will begin. All Grade 6 students will receive new schedules for their exploratory wheel during Period 4 and begin their new exploratory classes Period 5 on Tuesday, February 24. If your Grade 6 student has questions about his or her schedule, please email Annie Floyd (Guidance Counselor Grade 6) at floydam@lcps.k12.va.us
Student Meetings with Dr. Chen – Tuesday, February 24
Beginning on Tuesday, February 24, Dr. Chen will meet with your child if your child received a "D" or "F" in one of his or her subjects for Semester I. The purpose of this brief meeting with Dr. Chen is to identify with the individual student other measures to assist him or her in achieving greater academic success for the remainder of the year. This is a follow up conversation with your child as the LCMS guidance team and/or grade level administrator has met or is in the process of meeting with your child. These types of intervention meetings have occurred throughout the year if your child has not been performing as well in his or her classes. We appreciate your support in this matter, and if you need more information about your child's progress, my staff and I encourage you to contact your child's teacher and to sign up for teacher conferences. If your child is not staying after school for assistance, please encourage him or her to stay after school for help. Thank you again!
Beginning on Tuesday, February 24, Dr. Chen will meet with your child if your child received a "D" or "F" in one of his or her subjects for Semester I. The purpose of this brief meeting with Dr. Chen is to identify with the individual student other measures to assist him or her in achieving greater academic success for the remainder of the year. This is a follow up conversation with your child as the LCMS guidance team and/or grade level administrator has met or is in the process of meeting with your child. These types of intervention meetings have occurred throughout the year if your child has not been performing as well in his or her classes. We appreciate your support in this matter, and if you need more information about your child's progress, my staff and I encourage you to contact your child's teacher and to sign up for teacher conferences. If your child is not staying after school for assistance, please encourage him or her to stay after school for help. Thank you again!
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Students to Richmond Science Museum – Friday, February 27
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 TAG students will be taking a field trip to the Richmond Science Museum on Friday, February 27. Students will be leaving around 8:20 a.m. and will return to school around 2:20 p.m. We look forward to what our students will learn from their field trip experiences!
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 TAG students will be taking a field trip to the Richmond Science Museum on Friday, February 27. Students will be leaving around 8:20 a.m. and will return to school around 2:20 p.m. We look forward to what our students will learn from their field trip experiences!
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.
2015 William G. Thomas Educator of the Year Awards
Please help us to recognize excellence in education by nominating educators who truly make a difference in the lives of their students and colleagues. Click here to nominate an educator. Nominations end on Wednesday, February 25.
Please help us to recognize excellence in education by nominating educators who truly make a difference in the lives of their students and colleagues. Click here to nominate an educator. Nominations end on Wednesday, February 25.
The Clean Community Commission of Louisa County and Louisa County Public Schools are teaming up to sponsor the 2015 Recycling and Anti-Litter Poster Contest. This contest is open to all public school, private school, and home-schooled students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. For more information, please click here, "Recycle Anti-Litter Poster 2015."
Student Schedule for Monday, February 23 to Friday, March 6
On Monday, February 23 (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.)
On Monday, February 23 (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.)
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 Monday, March 2: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
On Tuesday, March 3: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, March 4: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, March 5: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, March 6: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
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 Monday, March 2: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
On Tuesday, March 3: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, March 4: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, March 5: (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, March 6: (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
Wednesday, February 25: Picture Day for students
Thursday, February 26: Grade 8 students take the English Writing Prompt benchmark tests.
Saturday, February 28: Battle of the Books Competition for LCMS Students @ Cedar Lee Middle School
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 tests
Thursday, May 14: Algebra I and Geometry
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
