Lago Vista Middle School

Saturday, September 10th -- Cross Country at Jarrell

Monday, September 12th -- Volleyball @ Florence (away)

Tuesday, September 13th -- LVMS Picture Day

Thursday, September 15th -- Football at Llano (away)

Tuesday, September 19th -- Volleyball @ Ingram (away)

6th grade Port Aransas Trip scheduled for October 25th-28th!

Attendance this week: 98% (Back to Back Weeks!)

We always hope for our children to be relaxed and carefree, but sometimes they may experience stress and anxiety for a variety of reasons. I would like to share an article from Psychology Today about Five Anxiety Lowering Strategies for Children. These suggestions are not only good for children but for all of us. Click on the link to open the article and learn more about each strategy. Here are the five strategies:

1. Breathing with them.

2. Helping children get rid of ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts).

3. Using exposure strategies.

4. Guiding the child with calming visualizations.

5. Encouraging the child to make a "things that went right today"

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/201402/five-anxiety-lowering-strategies-children

Cross Country:

Running Saturday at Jarrell!

Football:

7th Grade Football: The Parson’s Project vs. Wall MS

Colby Croxton rec. the opening kickoff to set-up the Vikings on their own 40yd. line. The Vikings 1st play of the night had Logan Parsons make a 60yd (+30 yds back across the field) touchdown run. However, it was nullified by a block in the back behind the ball carrier and the Vikings were then intercepted by the Hawks on the next play to end the drive. The Vikings gave a little ground and then stiffened on defense with Jeremy Hill, Hayden Chapman, Logan Parsons, Tony Reyes and Mickey D’Ambrose making tackles. The next possession for the Vikings had Logan Parsons scamper 50yds for a touchdown. D’Ambrose had a driving block downfield. The two pt. pass from Phillips to Chapman was good. Vikings - 8 & Wall – 0.

In the 2nd quarter after the Viking kickoff, Bryce Jackson intercepted the Hawk pass. The Vikings handed-off to Logan Parsons & he went around the left end down the sideline for another Viking touchdown. Arthur Munoz, D’Ambrose, Nathan McKee & Jordan Johnston had good blocks on the play. The 2pt. play was no good. Vikings – 14 & Wall – 0. The Hawks next possession earned a T.D. & 2 pts. Vikings - 14 & Wall - 8. The Vikings recovered the Wall kick and on the first play from scrimmage, Logan Parsons took the Phillips handoff and raced 61yds for the touchdown. Mckee had a good block while Parson made 6 Hawks miss tackles. The 2 pt. was no good. Vikings – 20 & Wall – 8. The Hawks and Vikings traded possessions and then Wall struck paydirt. Tony Reyes, Cheyene LeBlanc, Colby Croxton, D’Ambrose, Chapman, Parsons & Jeremy Hill all had stops on the Hawk drive. The Wall 2 pt. was no good after Parson made the tackle short of the goalline. Vikings – 20 & Wall 14.

In the 3rd qtr. Scott Shepard made a nice run for 13 yds before the Hawks stopped the drive. On the Hawks next possession the scored again to up on the Vikings. Vikings – 20 & Wall – 22. However, in the 4th quarter the Vikings were not done. Parsons had a 33yd run and then Phillips had a 10 yd run before Parson next run was a 21 yd T.D.

Parsons also converted the 2pt. try. Vikings - 28 & Wall – 22. The Viking defense held the Hawks on 4 downs and the Vikings ended the game with a VICTORY!

8th Grade Football vs. Wall Hawks

The Vikings kickoff had kicker Bryce Erickson sky kick to the Hawks but they couldn’t handle the ball and Josh Alexander recovered for the Vikings. The 1st qtr by both teams had them trading possessions. Offensively, Layne Powers had 1 catch and Josh Alexander ha a nice run. Defensively. Powers, Alexander, Kaleb Alderete, David Rague, Ernesto Hernandez & Blaze Seely made plays. The 1st Qtr. ended…Vikings – 0 & Wall – 0.

The 2nd qtr. was much of the same until Noah Hernandez picked-off a pass from Wall to give the Vikings life before the half. However, they didn’t take advantage and turned-the-ball over on downs. The Hawks moved the ball down field but were stopped before the end of the 1st half. Vikings – 0 & Wall – 0.

To begin the 3rd qtr. after the Vikings received the kickoff, Josh Alexander threw to Noah Yetley for a 22 yd. gain. Then again to Seely for 8yds followed by another to Yetley for 4 yds. Then Alexander followed Powers up the middle for 12yds. The Vikings are on the move and inside the red zone on the Wall 18 yd. line. Alexander makes another throw to Seely for 6yds. and then Alexander runs for 3 yds. Layne Powers then gets the toss from Alexander for 5yds. Alexander runs the right end down to the Wall 1yd. line but a holding call brings the ball back & the Hawks intercept Alexander’s pass to Seely at the goal line. The Hawks next few plays had Cade Oliver & Adrian Hernandez making some good tackles. Hernandez also had a pass break-up. End of 3rd Qtr., Vikings – 0 & Wall – 0.

4th quarter…NOW, the real game begins & A. Hernandez almost intercepts a Wall pass. The Hawks are forced to punt and Seely returns the punt for 22yds. The Vikings begin to move the ball with A. Hernandez on a sweep to the right for 12yds. Then A. Hernandez catches a 7yd pass from Alexander. Alderete then takes a toss around the left end for 7 yds. On the next play Alexander throws to Alderete for a gain of 17yds. Alexander completes to A. Hernandez again for another 7yd. gain. Alexander comes back to Alderete with a pass for 15yds. The next play from scrimmage Alderete takes the toss around the left end down to the Wall 1yd. line. Layne Powers leads Alexander into the endzone for the touchdown. The Vikings 2 pt. play to Powers is good and the Vikings lead the Wall Hawks 8 – 0. Offensively, Rory Maxwell, Cash Jennings, Dylan Amstutz, Ernesto Hernandez, Anthony Langereis, Preston Morgan & Noah Hernandez all had good blocks for those carrying and receiving the ball. After the Vikings kickoff, the Hawks drive and score with 48 secs. left in the 4th quarter. The Hawks go for the 2pt. to tie the game but the QB is dropped just short of the goalline by Josh Alexander, Layne Powers, Preston Morrison & Blaze Seely. Vikngs – 8 & Wall – 6. The Hawks onside kick but the Vikings recovered and 3 plays later it’s a Vikings WIN! Lago Vista Vikings – 8 & Wall Hawks – 6.

The Vikings travel to Llano next week!

Volleyball:

Last night our 8th grade Blue and Gold teams swept Comfort! Both teams won in 2 sets. The Gold Team bounced back from last week and demolished Comfort in the 2nd set, 25-6. The Blue Team remains undefeated this season!

Great serving from both teams gave us tons of momentum and led us to victory. We travel to Florence on Monday to take on the Buffaloes. Come cheer us on!

I am born and bred a Houstonian, but my heart has been in the Hill Country since I was little. After completing school at the University of Houston this past May, my husband and I and our two boys moved to Lago Vista. We have a fifth grader at LVIS and a Kindergartner at LVES. Lago Vista has exceeded our expectations. We are particularly enjoying the incredible scenery, especially when compared to Houston’s concrete, chemical plants, ships, smog, 24/7 traffic and extreme hustle and bustle. The only thing we miss is the family we left behind (and there are a lot of them!).

From UH I received a bachelor’s degree and certification in Curriculum and Instruction for 4-8 Science, but I am interested in all areas of Education and all are equally important. Coming from a family of educators, I have a passion for learning and I soak things up like a sponge. If people had borders, I would say mine never stop expanding. In my spare time you can find me reading, daydreaming, hanging out with my husband and kiddos, drumming up an adventure, or pondering the secrets of the universe. ;-)

Veteran, Wayne Westbrooks, moved to Lago Vista September 2015. Along with my two sons Weston 24 and Winston 20, both attending college, locally. I come from a military background, after serving from 78-04.

I started working in RRISD in 04, as a substitute teacher. Volunteering and mentoring and traing in sports. After working for 10 years in Round Rock Texas. I relocated to Lago Vista Texas, Paradise.

Your Lago Vista Middle and Intermediate School PTO is excited for the upcoming year. We have some fun new things planned but it all starts with you becoming a member. Our first meeting is September 14 th @ 6pm in the LVMS library. Come and make a difference in your child's education!

https://squareup.com/market/lvms-pto

Student dress is largely a matter of personal judgment and taste. Clothing should conform to reasonable standards of modesty, cleanliness, good taste, and safety. Student dress will be considered acceptable if it does not violate the following principles:

1. Articles of clothing must not cause a distraction nor be a health or safety hazard.

2. Student appearance must not interfere with the instructional program.

3. Hair style must be: A. Clean and well groomed and out of the eyes. B. Any desired length that does not interfere with safety. C. Only natural colored hair is permissible. (For example, blonde, brown, black, and red) NO COLORED HAIR!

Specific standards of dress are as follows:

1. Dresses and non-uniform clothing must be of sufficient length to allow for performing normal school functions without immodest exposure. All outer garments (skirts, shorts, dresses, shirts worn over tights, etc.) are required to be no shorter than six inches above the back of the knee. Spandex shorts, tights, and leggings are NOT allowed. They may be worn under an outer garment that meets the six inches policy. Undergarments must not be visible. Garters and garter belts are considered undergarments.

2. Modesty will prevail. No low cut tops. See-through/sheer material is ONLY permitted worn over an article of clothing that is dress code compliant. Clothing that is torn, or with holes placed above fingertip length is prohibited. Pants, skirts, and/or shorts must cover all skin above the fingertip length.

3. Halter tops, low cut tops, and other similar clothing which reveals bare midriffs, bare backs, and low cut fronts may not be worn.

4. No pajamas, sleepwear, or house slippers of any kind (except for designated days such as theme or character days, etc.)

The complete dress code can be found on the campus website.