On
Monday, November 16, Grade 6, 7, and 8 students in the Talented and
Gifted (TAG) Program took part in an after school STEM Day. Students
worked in teams to design, build, and compete with their edible cars.
Each group was able to choose 2 axels for their cars, 6 pieces of
adhesive, 1 body, and 4 wheels. Car part choices included cucumber
halves, Rice Krispy treats, hot dogs, bananas, gummy life savers, Oreo
cookies, donuts, mini marshmallows, gum drops, large pretzel rods, small
pretzel rods, and pasta noodles. Congratulations to 6th graders, Ashton
Lonce, Alison Soriano, Jack Weddle, and 8th grader Henry Alexander on
creating the edible car that went the farthest! Thank you to TAG
teachers, Hope Hamblin, Sarah Martin, and Kristina Johnson, for their
leadership and facilitation in this activity!
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 – Kendall Hyer and Hailey Kerstetter
Kendall Hyer and Hailey Kerstetter 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 23 to Tuesday, November 24,
we will have two new guest speakers to assist us with the announcements:
Harmony Key and Austin Libby.
CATS Club
The CATS Club is currently collecting new socks for the Louisa Santa Council. Please remind your child to bring in a pack of new socks and place them in the Turkey located in the library. It is our goal to stuff the turkey with socks until Tuesday, November 24.
The CATS Club is currently collecting new socks for the Louisa Santa Council. Please remind your child to bring in a pack of new socks and place them in the Turkey located in the library. It is our goal to stuff the turkey with socks until Tuesday, November 24.
Career Cruising
Guidance counselors, Annie Floyd and Sarah Porter, began working with students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 who are enrolled in Trevor Gallo's classes on a pilot classroom guidance lesson related to careers. Students are utilizing a web based program through the Career Cruising website to help them explore career and college opportunities and to later develop their Academic and Career Plans. During these lessons, the school counselors will present information on Career Clusters, provide students their log in and account information for the Career Cruising program, and begin career exploration based on their interests. The guidance department will use information from this pilot to help them better understand how best to implement the program school wide the school year. More information about this program for all students will be sent home with your child as the time approaches.
Guidance counselors, Annie Floyd and Sarah Porter, began working with students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 who are enrolled in Trevor Gallo's classes on a pilot classroom guidance lesson related to careers. Students are utilizing a web based program through the Career Cruising website to help them explore career and college opportunities and to later develop their Academic and Career Plans. During these lessons, the school counselors will present information on Career Clusters, provide students their log in and account information for the Career Cruising program, and begin career exploration based on their interests. The guidance department will use information from this pilot to help them better understand how best to implement the program school wide the school year. More information about this program for all students will be sent home with your child as the time approaches.
Middle School Years – November 2015
In
this edition of Middle School Years, it discusses how best to teach
your children about taking responsibility for their actions. For more
information, please see “November 2015.”
After School Help – November 24
Student Schedule for Monday, November 23 to Tuesday, November 24
Monday, November 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.)
Monday, November 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, 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.
On Tuesday, December 1(A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2
On Wednesday, December 2 (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
On Thursday, December 3 (A): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4
On Friday, December 4 (B): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5
Updates
Louisa County Rotary Essay Contest – Monday, February 15
For more information about the Louisa County Rotary Essay Contest, please see the attachment, “Rotary Essay Contest 2016.”
Girls Exploring the Universe – Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 15
A
summer day camp for middle school girls sponsored by the University of
Virginia will be offered from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15. This
program is designed to increase student interest and curiosity for
middle school girls in astronomy and science. GETU is free of charge to
students who are selected to participate. For more information, please
see http://www.girlsexploringtheuniverse.com/apply/ Applications are due by Friday, January 15 at http://getu2016.questionpro.com I hope that as many of our students apply to this free program!
Important Upcoming Dates – Added information and dates are marked in purple.
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 8 Benchmark
Wednesday, December 9: Math 6 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.
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
Principal
Louisa County Middle School
