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LCMS Weekly Newsletter
Friday, May 10, 2024
Dear Lubbock-Cooper Middle School Families,
We are quickly approaching the end of the year!! This week we got to celebrate our 6th and 7th graders at their awards ceremonies. Thank you all for coming and making this event a special one for our students. We wish everyone a great weekend! See you all for the final FULL week of school!
Special Note from Nurses Office: The nurses office will be giving back PRN meds on Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th. EPI Pens and inhalers will be given back on the Friday, May 17th.Thank you.
Golf Results
A huge congratulations to our Golf Teams! You all did an spectacular job representing LCMS!
- Boys "A" team placed 3rd at the City Championship
- Boys "B" team placed 5th at the City Championship
- Girls team placed 4th at the City Championship
End of School Dress Up Days - $1 a day!
Exemptions!
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.
iPad Collection Dates & Fees
Pirate Pantry Help
Help our Pirate families get a head start for Summer! Thank you for your support ALL year long. I say it all the time we have the most generous families!! Please bring items to the office by May 15th. 35 Boxes will be sent home. Bulk Items will be divided into the 35 boxes. THANK YOU!!! This is not possible without you.
Physicals for next year!
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
Get Your 2023-2024 Yearbooks!
Order your yearbooks now by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com and entering code: 25361
Message for next years 7th grade students!
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
Interested in purchasing Lubbock-Cooper gear?
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.
Paid Teen and Parent Opportunity
Upcoming Events
- 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!
School Information
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!
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