Greetings Linden Middle School Families. I hope everyone has enjoyed the start of the school year as much as we have. It is hard to believe but we are entering our 5th week of school. The students have adapted to the routines and procedures here at LMS and continue to impress us with daily improvements. Our upper grades are taking on the role of leaders and the 6th graders are getting more comfortable with all of the transitions. Please continue to stay up to date with your child's progress in their classes by checking Parent Vue often.

Important upcoming Dates

September 18 - 1/2 day for students / Staff Professional Development

September 26 - 6th grade Soar Leaders lunch

Other Important information

• 6th grade student drop off/pick up is on the West side of the building near the MS Softball field
• 7th/8th grade drop off is at the main entrance of the building
• Doors to LMS do not open until 7:15 a.m.
• Please be patient and attentive while driving on the LCS campus during and after school hours We are a very busy campus with after school activities and community events, please help keep everyone safe by slowing down
• For after school athletic events and practices, please refrain from parking along the service road to the middle school. Please use the staff parking lots.
• 8th Graders only: Washington D.C. trip October 3-8th. Please contact Ms. McBride at hmcbride@lindenschools.org for more information
• 7th Graders only: Reminder that all 7th grade students must have up to date vaccinations/immunizations prior to the start of the school year. Waivers are available through the Genesee County Health Department

I am excited to continue to have parent meetings during the 2024-2025 school year. The focus will be school improvement and extra opportunities for LMS students. If you are interested in being part of this group please email me and I will add you to the distribution list. Our first meeting will be held here at LMS on Thursday, October 3rd at 8 a.m.. If attending, please check in at the main office on the 3rd. kenders@lindenschools.org

Parents/Gaurdians: Reminder to get your child's yearbook book ordered by September 13th to get the best deal. After September 13th prices will go up. Use this link to take you directly to the LMS yearbook shop

LMS Families,

We have had a great start to the school year and I look forward to continuing the momentum we have going. Our students have done a tremendous job conducting themselves appropriately on a daily basis. As always, when students make bad decisions there will be consequences and discipline handed out. A few things I want to remind you of.

1) Cell Phone Policy - our students have done an outstanding job with this so far. We do anticipate as the year goes on that students will get more comfortable and try to push back with the cell phone policy. We will not waiver on this and any time a cell phone is seen during the school day, it will be dealt with accordingly. As a reminder, the following has been put into place this school year.

- 1st offense, parent pick up.

- 2nd offense, parent pick up and after school detention.

- 3rd offense, parent meeting and after school detention.

- 4th offense, out of school suspension.

2) Attendance at Athletic Events - LMS students will not be allowed into LHS athletic events without being accompanied by an adult. Please make necessary arrangements for our home football games moving forward. You are responsible for your child during games and if unnecessary behavior occurs, discipline will be handed out accordingly.

I look forward to continuing to work with our students and watching them grow. They are doing an outstanding job so far and as always, if you have any questions, please reach out!

Lance Belill

Assistant Principal

Linden Middle School

(810) 591-0782

Middle school is a transitory time for kids. They want more independence, but still need strong adult connections at home.

For example, you may think your child has outgrown having you read aloud to them. However, there is still value in reading to your preteens and teens. You can read books that are at a slightly higher level than your child would read on their own and have valuable discussions about cause-and-effect as well as important themes. More importantly, this is an excellent way to stay connected to your child with important quality one-on-one time!

There are many ways you can continue to foster connections with your middle schoolers to help them succeed in school!

Email: kenders@lindenschools.org
Website: https://middleschool.lindenschools.org/o/lms
Phone: 810-591-0710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindenCommunitySchools/