LCMS Weekly Newsletter

This week we had our 8th Grade Continuation ceremony and it was a great success. Congratulations to the Class of 2028 on their continuation into High School. Here is the link to the Awards Slide Show.

We wish everyone a great weekend!

Jess McReynolds, Tracye McCallister, Jeffrey Thompson

Please join me in congratulating our April Pirates of the Month! These students are chosen by our LCMS Staff as students who demonstrate the characteristics of what it means to be a Pirate! Congratulations!

6th Grade: Kairi Rivera & Mason Vaughan

7th Grade: Kaydence Wachtendorf & Andrew Allen

8th Grade: Angela Garcia & Andrew Sanchez

Lubbock-Cooper MS showed out on Thursday at the Greater Southwest Music Festival in Amarillo! The Advanced group received a rating of “Outstanding,” while the Beginners received a “Division I.” Also, the Beginners also received the award for “Best in Class,” as they placed 1st amongst all other beginner groups that competed!

Exemption cards will be passed out to all students in their science classes on Friday, May 10th. Each student will be receiving a card letting them know if they are exempt or not exempt. Students with an exempt card will need them signed by a parent. Cards are to be returned no later than Thursday, May 16th back to their science teacher.

The last day of school for students who are exempt will be Friday, May 17th. Please click here for more information concerning exemptions.

We will have an informational parent/athlete meeting for all incoming and returning swimmers/divers for LCHS and Liberty HS on Tuesday May 7th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held on the social stairs at the front of Lubbock-Cooper High School for parent and athletes to attend. Topics that will be covered :

• Program overview/goals
• Physicals/Rank One
• Summer schedules
• Practice schedules
• Transportation
• Meet and greet with coaches
• Q&A

We hope to see y'all there!

*Note: Liberty Athletics: A sports parent meeting is scheduled on May 8th for incoming 9th graders...Swim Coaches will also be at the meeting if you cannot attend on the 7th)

The Athletic Training staff for LCISD is preparing for the 2024-2025 school year, and would like to remind the parents of our athletes and marching band members about pre-participation physicals. All athletes, members of the marching band, and Cheer/POM members are required to get a new pre-participation physical. Physicals must be dated after April 1, 2024 to be accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Once completed, you will be able to upload those physical forms to RankOne after May 30, 2024, or you can submit the paper document to one of our Athletic Trainers.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Head Athletic Trainer, Isaac Wimberley

Order your yearbooks now by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com and entering code: 25361

IMMUNIZATION NEEDED FOR 7TH GRADE

Dear Parent/Guardian;

This letter is to inform you that your child must receive the vaccines listed below prior to entering seventh grade. If your child has already received these vaccines, please send a copy of your child’s current immunization record to kbradshaw@lcisd.net. If your child has not received the vaccines listed below, please make plans for your child to receive these vaccines from a medical provider before the start of the 2024-25 school year.

State law requires immunizations for all public school students. All seventh grade students must have the vaccines listed below prior to their seventh grade year. The immunization record must be validated by a physician or nurse’s signature or a clinic stamp.

• Tdap/Td Booster - one dose required for seventh grade (One dose of Tdap is required if at least five years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.)

• Meningococcal - one dose required for seventh grade

(See full state requirements at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx)

KaLynn Bradshaw, RN, BSN

School Nurse

Check out the Spirit Merchandise page on the LCISD website to find order forms and links for a variety of LCP swag!

*If you represent a parent organization and would like your order form included on the Spirit Merchandise page, email it to info@lcisd.net.

• Wednesday, May 8 - 7th Grade Awards Ceremony - INVITE ONLY! @ LCMS gym - 9:00-10:00 AM
• Wednesday, May 8 - 6th Grade Awards Ceremony - INVITE ONLY! @ LCMS gym - 2:00-3:00 PM
• Thursday, May 9 - Unified Track Meet 6th-8th Grade @ LCMS Track - 12:30-2:30
• Saturday, May 11 - 6th Grade Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament - Location and Time TBD
• Tuesday, May 15 & Wednesday, May 16 - iPad collection begins!
• Monday, May 20 - LCMS Exemption Day for those who meet the criteria, click here for exemption information.
• Tuesday , May 21 - LCMS Exemption Day AND LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for Middle School!

Absences - Parents are to report student absences including early outs/late arrivals in their Skyward Family Access via an attendance request. This can be done in the app or on a desktop. Click here to view a how to video When submitting an Early Out or Late Arrival absence request, please be sure to UNSELECT the ‘all day check mark’. This ensures the attendance office knows what time your child will be leaving and/or arriving. Campus attendance email is for submitting documentation, such as a doctors note. If you have any questions please contact Annie Young ayoung@lcisd.net or by calling the front office.

Exemptions - Please see this document for exemption information.

Outside Food Delivery - Due to security concerns, no outside entity (DoorDash, Pizza delivery, etc.) will not be allowed to drop off lunches for students. Parents/Guardians may bring a lunch for their students. Lunches can be dropped off in the front office in the marked shelving area. Please be sure your student knows they are getting lunch so they can come pick it up in the office.

Parents Right to Know - Please access this link for your Parents Right to Know.

Skyward - Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides parents access to their children's records via our student information system, Skyward Family Access. Skyward Family Access maintains an open line of communication between school and home, and allows parents and students the opportunity to view grades, attendance information, schedules, calendars, and additional information any time of day. Skyward Family Access is available any place with an internet connection. Skyward Parent Link

Student Badges - All students must have their badges on them at all times. Badges will be used everyday to include: Bus Riding, Lunch Purchase, Library Checkout, etc.

Student Dress Code - As we return from summer break, please remind your students of our dress code policy. Student Dress Code

Transportation - If your child will be riding the bus this year, you MUST complete the Transportation Request Form that can be found here. Student badges will be used to ensure the safety of your students this year. Campuses will be able to know exactly where and when students are dropped off and/or picked up.

Yearbook Orders - Please visit yearbookordercenter.com to order your 2023/24 Yearbooks!

Lubbock-Cooper ISD provides space in its newsletters for organizations to post their events and messages. Such posting does not indicate any endorsement by the District. The following are messages from other organizations.

The Pirate Pantry is in need of the following items at this time. Please drop these off at your convince to the front office.

*Please Note: the clothing requested for the pirate pantry does not have to be new unless it’s under garments. We do take gently used items but ask that they are in good condition with no rips or stains on them.

• Cases of Bottled waters

• Individually wrapped snacks
• Deodorant (boys and girls)
• Body wash (boys and girls)
• Shampoo/conditioner (boys and girls)
• Laundry soap (small enough to fit in backpack)
• Dish soap
• Toilet paper