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Principal's Message
November 17, 2024
Greetings, Viking Families!
We have reached the middle of the quarter, so that means Progress Reports will be coming to your home soon. Look for them in the mail.
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Tuesday, November 26, is our annual Turkey Trot Race. If your child has not turned in a permission slip to participate, make sure to sign it and turn it in as soon as possible. This is a schoolwide House race. Prizes and points will be awarded to the winning House and top 5 runners (in 7th and 8th grades) with the best times.
If you would like to support our event, please:
1. Make sure your child returns a signed permission slip by Friday, November 22
2. Donate a case of bottled water or a box of granola bars or fruit snacks
3. Help supervise/cheer runners on the course
If you have any questions, please call the office at 331-7540.
Have a great week!
Go Vikings!
Cassandra Iwamiya, Principal
We are Supportive, Accountable, Involved Learners at Lodi Middle because that's the way we SAIL!
Digital Citizenship Designer
1st Runner-Up for District Design Contest
Congratulations to Kaiya Langeheine placing as 1st runner-up in the District Digital Citizenship Design contest. Kaiya's design spoke out against cyberbullying with a powerful message. Way to go, Kaiya!
Award-winner Kaiya Langeheine
Awesome Design Calls For an End to Cyberbullying
Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
18 DAC (District Advisory Committee) Meeting; 5:30 PM at Lodi Unified School District Office
19 - School Site Council Meeting; 3:00 PM in Library
26 - Turkey Trot Race; Minimum Day; 11:20 AM Dismissal
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break ~ No School
DECEMBER
2 - Lodi Middle School Boosters Club; 6:00 PM in Room 33
3 - ELAC Meeting; 6:00 PM in Library
4 - Minimum Day; 11:20 AM dismissal
5- Cram With Cocoa; 2:30-3:15 PM in Multi-Purpose Room
11- Minimum Day; 11:20 AM dismissal
11 - Winter Band Concert; 6:00 PM
12 - Special Study Hall Session; 2:30 PM
13 - Polar Express Bash; 4:30-6:30 PM
16-20 SPIRIT WEEK
20 - Minimum Day; 11:20 dismissal/End of 2nd Quarter
December 23-January 3 Winter Break ~ No School
DAC Meeting
District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting Invitation
We invite all parents to join us for the upcoming District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our districtβs Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), hear about student progress, and share your valuable input to help shape our goals for the future.
DAC Meeting Details
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Date: November 18, 2024
π Time: 5:30 PM
π Location: Lodi Unified School District Office, 1305 E. Vine St., Lodi, CA 95240
Your voice and involvement are important to us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Student Safety Tips
Below are safety tips for your children to follow:
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Use the buddy system when walking to and from school.
If anyone bothers you while going to and from school, say no, then go, and tell a trusted adult.
If someone you don't know offers you a ride, say NO.
If someone follows you on foot, get away from them as quickly as possible, and tell a trusted adult.
If someone tries to take you somewhere, get away from them as quickly as possible, and yell "this person is trying to take me away!"
Never leave school with someone you don't know. Always check first with your parents or a trusted adult.
If you want to change your plans after school, always check first with your parents or a trusted adult.
If you go home alone after school, check to see that the windows and entrances appear OK before entering. Once inside, call your parents to inform them that you made it home.
Always trust your instincts. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, get away as quickly as possible, and tell your parents or a trusted adult.
Lodi Middle School Boosters Club
The Lodi Middle School Boosters Club's next meeting will be Monday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM in Room 33. Tap on the icon to enlarge the QR code and scan it to follow the Boosters on Instagram.
School Site Council
ELAC
ELAC will meet next on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 6:00 PM in the Library. Immediately following will be the Jump Into English class.
Jump Into English Classes
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS from 6:00-7:30 PM in Library
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Have You Reported Your Student's Absence?
When your student is going to be absent for the day for any reason, please remember to call our office that day to report the student's absence. You can reach us at 209-331-7541 or email the attendance clerk at jasordaz@lodiusd.net. You have 10 days to clear an absence. Otherwise, the absence will remain UNEXCUSED.
Keep in mind not all absences are excused by LUSD. If the absence is for medical appointments remember to always ask for a doctor's note. Please have the student bring the doctor's note to the office when they return to school. If the student is late to school they should check into the office first. Students tardy to school receive lunch detention.
For early pickups, the person picking up the student must be on the student's emergency contacts and always show their ID to office staff. We encourage you to schedule student medical/dental appointments after school hours or during school breaks. We understand some early pickups are unavoidable, therefore try to always provide us with a doctor's note within 10 days to clear the medical absence. We appreciate families working with us to ensure the student is in school daily and on time. If you have any questions about attendance please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.