Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
Thank you for all that you do! As you know, this is a very busy time of the year for all of us, including our students and staff.
Students are presently in the midst of SOL testing, completing final projects, and partaking in field trips. As referenced in Dr. Unruh’s letter on Monday, April 13, if your child qualifies for an expedited retake, then a member of the administrative or guidance team will contact you to see whether or not you would like for your child to participate in the expedited retakes. Participation in the expedited retake is completely voluntary.
If you opt for your child to take this test, your child will be remediated by teachers before taking the expedited retake. Please note that information from the SOL tests is helpful regarding future student placement. Further, as referenced in my Principal Updates, your child may not need to attend summer school if she or he successfully passes the expedited retake.
As students are still in the midst of taking their SOL tests, all final SOL scores and student report cards will be mailed home to parents or guardians at the end of the school year.
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 – Brice Wilson
Thank you to Brice Wilson for his contributions to morning announcements. You provided us with important upcoming news in a clear voice and pleasant tone! From Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8, we will have two new guest speakers, Makayla Jasinski and Emily Phelps. We look forward to their announcements!
Thank you to Brice Wilson for his contributions to morning announcements. You provided us with important upcoming news in a clear voice and pleasant tone! From Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8, we will have two new guest speakers, Makayla Jasinski and Emily Phelps. We look forward to their announcements!
Congratulations to Grade 7 and Grade 8 Concert Band
The LCMS Band and Guitar programs had a most joy-filled day in Williamsburg on Friday, April 24! The Guitar Ensemble received a superior rating and first place in their division. The 7th/8th Grade Concert Band received an excellent rating (a point-a-half away from a rating of superior) and second place in their division. The Beginning Band received an excellent rating and first place in their division. There was beautiful weather, fantastic behavior from our students, and all chaperones were fantastic! Thank you for all of your continual support in the Fine and Performing Arts Program at LCMS.
The LCMS Band and Guitar programs had a most joy-filled day in Williamsburg on Friday, April 24! The Guitar Ensemble received a superior rating and first place in their division. The 7th/8th Grade Concert Band received an excellent rating (a point-a-half away from a rating of superior) and second place in their division. The Beginning Band received an excellent rating and first place in their division. There was beautiful weather, fantastic behavior from our students, and all chaperones were fantastic! Thank you for all of your continual support in the Fine and Performing Arts Program at LCMS.
Louisa Education Foundation (LEF) Funds Summer Stem AcademyA big thanks to the Louisa Education Foundation for their support of $920.99 of a grant that was written by Richard Dye and Lisa Chen to support a Summer Stem Academy for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8. We are extremely grateful for the consideration of our grant by Ava Pippin (Director of LEF) and LEF.
Applications for students who are interested in attending the Summer Stem Academy will be forthcoming. We are excited to have the opportunity for students during the summer to be involved in robot programming, rocket construction, solar car racing, solar hotdog cooking, and a field trip to North Anna Power Plant. Both Richard Dye (Technology instructor) and Sally Agee (Science Department Head) will be running this exciting program for our students. There is an application fee of $5.00. If your child is selected to attend this program, the program and transportation are free. We hope that your child will apply for this summer opportunity!
Technology Student Association (TSA) Students Attend State Conference – Friday, May 1Today, the following students (Kenneth Allison, Walker Bourne, Jacob Burch, Kylee Cormier, Keveanu Duncan,Denise Gray, Abigale Hart, Zachary Heidel, Cameron Knight, Ian Murphy, and Liam Ratcliff) are with Richard Dye at the State Conference. We wish them the best of luck, much learning, and fun!
Summer School Letters and Information about Grade 8 Closing Ceremony and Field Day – Monday, May 4Information about summer school as well as the Grade 8 Closing Ceremony and Grade 8 Field Day will be forthcoming during the week of May 4. Please be sure to ask your son or daughter for this important information. In a nut shell, the Grade 8 Closing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This year, 8th Grade Field Day will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at the LCMS practice fields and tennis courts. Grade 8 students will eat 1st lunch on this day. We are most grateful for our PTA for hosting this event and helping to sponsor the Grade 8 Closing Ceremony!
Criteria for Summer School or being Retained
Below is an explanation of the criteria for a student to attend summer school or to be retained. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or grade level assistant principal at (540) 894-5457.
Summer School Letters and Information about Grade 8 Closing Ceremony and Field Day – Monday, May 4Information about summer school as well as the Grade 8 Closing Ceremony and Grade 8 Field Day will be forthcoming during the week of May 4. Please be sure to ask your son or daughter for this important information. In a nut shell, the Grade 8 Closing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This year, 8th Grade Field Day will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at the LCMS practice fields and tennis courts. Grade 8 students will eat 1st lunch on this day. We are most grateful for our PTA for hosting this event and helping to sponsor the Grade 8 Closing Ceremony!
Criteria for Summer School or being Retained
Below is an explanation of the criteria for a student to attend summer school or to be retained. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or grade level assistant principal at (540) 894-5457.
Criteria for a student to attend Summer School:
- If a student fails Math or English
- If a student fails Math or English
Criteria for a student to be Retained:
- If a student fails Math and English
- If a student fails Math or English and Science and Social Studies
- If a student fails Math, English, Science, and Social Studies
- If a student fails Math and English
- If a student fails Math or English and Science and Social Studies
- If a student fails Math, English, Science, and Social Studies
If you feel that your child may need additional assistance, please have him or her stay after school for assistance.
Student Schedule for Monday, April 27 to Wednesday, May 27
From Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, May 27, we are on a 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 schedule. On Thursday, May 28, school ends at 11:00 a.m.
From Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, May 27, we are on a 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 schedule. On Thursday, May 28, school ends at 11:00 a.m.
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
Friday, May 1 - Musical Busch Gardens Competition for LCMS Chorus Students
Tuesday, May 5: Grade 8 Reading SOL tests
Tuesday, May 5: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Tuesday, May 5: Grade 8 Reading SOL tests
Tuesday, May 5: LCMS Parent Advisory Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room with Dr. Chen
Wednesday, May 6: Grade 6 Math SOL tests
Thursday, May 7: Grade 8 Math SOL tests
Friday, May 8: Grade 6 Advanced math students will take the Algebra I Prognosis test.
Friday, May 8: Pot of Gold Dance @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00.
Monday, May 11: Algebra I Prognosis Test for Grade 8 students who are not presently enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry
Tuesday, May 12: PTA Board meets in the LCMS Main Office Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13: Algebra I SOL tests
Thursday, May 14: Math 7 SOL tests
Saturday, May 16 - Grade 8 Formal @ LCMS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18: Algebra I Prognosis Test for Grade 7 students who are not presently enrolled in Algebra I
Monday, May 18: Science 8 SOL tests
Tuesday, May 19: All A Banquet at LCMS Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 – LCMS Drama performance @ LCMS Forum at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day. No school.
Tuesday, May 26: School resumes for students. LCMS doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Tuesday, May 26: Washington DC Trip for All Grade 8 Students
Wednesday, May 27: Grade 8 Closing Ceremony practice and Grade 8 Field Day @ LCMS Tennis Courts and Practice Fields
Thursday, May 28: Grade 8 Closing Ceremony from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. , 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
Lisa C. Chen, Ph.D.
Principal
Louisa County Middle School
Principal
Louisa County Middle School
