Dear LCMS Bobcat Family and Friends:
Last night, I had the privilege to attend the Band and Chorus Concert at the Alan Jackson Auditorium. Our students did an outstanding job playing and singing songs at this Veterans Day Concert. Congratulations to our students. Thank you to Kathy Allen (Band Director) and Sharon Wills (Chorus and Drama teacher) for their direction and leadership in the Fine Arts Department.
Today, Grade 8 students in Katherine Duke’s English class presented their research on information about the 1950s and 1960s. Students shared with their peers and parents what they had learned about this particular era – detailing key points and attaching illustration and video clips of the era. It was well done, and all students presented with clarity.
As always, please feel free to contact me at chenlc@lcps.k12.va.us if you have questions, concerns, or anything that you would like to share.
The following are some important updates and announcements.
Announcements
Morning Announcers – Ava Huddle and Audrey Hudson
Ava Huddle and Audrey Hudson did an outstanding job with morning announcements. They were clear in their delivery of messages, and they enunciated each word with great accuracy. Without their help, Morning Announcements would not be as fun, enjoyable, or even as informative! From Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 20, we will have two new guest speakers to assist us with the announcements: Kendall Hyer and Hailey Kerstetter.
Spirit Week – November 16
The LCMS Student Council Association (SCA) will be hosting Spirit Week all next week. On Monday, November 16, students may dress up with attire from their favorite sports team. On Tuesday, November 17, SCA is sponsoring Twin Day. On Wednesday, November 18, students may mix match their clothes to illustrate Wacky Tacky Day. On Thursday, November 18, students can wear camo attire, and on Friday, November 20, students may dress up in green and gold to represent our school colors. We hope all of our students will celebrate Spirit Week. As a reminder to our students, all school rules still apply regarding the dress code.
After School Help – November 17 and November 18
Student Schedule for Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 27Monday, November 16 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 (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 4 class.)
On Monday, November 16 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 ACE Math
On Tuesday, November 17 (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 ACE Math
On Wednesday, November 18 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 ACE Math
On Thursday, November 19 (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 ACE Math
On Friday, November 20 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 Club A or Reading
On Monday, November 23 (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
On Tuesday, November 24 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, November 25 No school for students and staff.
On Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving. No school for students and staff.
On Friday, November 27: No school for students and staff.
On Monday, November 30 (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 Classes resume. School doors open at 7:40 a.m.
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
Monday, November 16: ACE Math begins from Monday, November 16 to Thursday, November 14 during Period 6. Picture make-up day
Tuesday, November 17: Interim reports go home with students. Dr. Chen meets with the LCMS Parent Advisory Council from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room. PTA Board meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room.Thursday, November 19: Picture Make-up day.
Monday, November 16: ACE Math begins from Monday, November 16 to Thursday, November 14 during Period 6. Picture make-up day
Tuesday, November 17: Interim reports go home with students. Dr. Chen meets with the LCMS Parent Advisory Council from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room. PTA Board meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room.Thursday, November 19: Picture Make-up day.
Friday, November 20: Club A or reading
Wednesday, November 25: No school for students and staff.
Thursday, November 26: Division Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving. No school for students and staff.
Friday, November 27: Division Holiday. No school for students and staff.
Monday, November 30: Classes resume. School door opens at 7:40 a.m.
Tuesday, December 1: English 6 Benchmark
Tuesday, December 1: English 6 Benchmark
Wednesday, December 2: English 7 Benchmark
Thursday, December 3: English 8 Benchmark
Thursday, December 3: Grade 6 Band, Grade 6 Chorus, and Grade 7/8 Guitar Concert at 7:00 p.m. at LCHS Auditorium
Monday, December 7: Math 7 Benchmark
Tuesday, December 8: Math 6 Benchmark
Wednesday, December 9: Math 8 Benchmark
Friday, December 11: Social Studies Benchmark
Monday, December 14: Science Benchmark
Tuesday, December 15: Dr. Chen meets with the LCMS Parent Advisory Council from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room. PTA Board meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room.
Friday, December 18: End of 2nd Marking Period.
Monday, December 21- Friday, January 1: Winter Break. No school for students.
Tuesday, January 4 – Teacher Workday. No school for students
Wednesday, January 5: Staff Development Day. No school for students.
Thursday, January 6: Classes resume for student. School doors open at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, January 9: Battle of the Books Competition. Snow date is Saturday, January 23. This event will take place at Warrenton Middle School, 244 Waterloo Street, Warrenton, VA Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The competition begins at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 24: All County Music @ LCHS Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 16: Final Battle of the Books Competition will take place at Cedar Lee Middle School, 11138 Marsh Road, Bealeton, VA Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The competition begins at 10:00 a.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
