Lansdowne Middle Newsletter

Hello LMS families,

The middle of Marking Period 2 (MP2) is next week. We will host parent conferences for MP2 on Wednesday 12/11 3:15 - 5:15 pm. Please contact teachers for a conference time.

Lateness to school: Approximately 15% of students are late to school each day and we need this number to decrease. Please assist us in getting students to school on time. School begins at 8:00am.

Please see the information below on the FREE after school tutoring program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:430pm. You may register via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/YKu7kmUBuR

Thank you,

Ryan Warfel

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

The Book Fair will be hosted in the Library all next week during school hours. Please stop by or send yoru child with funds to purchase books via cash, credit card or Apple Pay. Please email Ms. Lynaugh at klynaugh@bcps.org if you have any questions.

This week, we want to take a moment to shout out the entire team at LMS that go above and beyond everyday to serve our students. From attending events to creating new opportunities, this team constantly pours into the student body to make sure they know they are cared for, and to push them to success.

In the season of gratitude, we want to say thank you to every person that works at LMS and helps make it an extra special place-one that students, families, and the community, want to be involved in.

Thank you TEAM LMS for your dedication, passion, and positive impact on this community!

PTA Dues Can now be paid electronically!!!! Please use the QR Code to get your dues paid for this year. We have a meeting this Thursday. See details below.

The PTSA also has a brand new Facebook page. Please join here . We hope to see you at our meetings this year.

6th Grade

Scarlett Argueta Segovia-she's been knocking it out of the park lately. She got a 100% on her last selection test, and our brochure project was phenomenal as well, she got a 20/20. Way to go Scarlett!

D'Marius LaPrade-he got a A on his last selection test, and was putting in a lot of effort in classwork lately. He won my Chick Fil A contest and won lunch last week!

Kyle Birmingham, his effort has improved, and he is working really hard in ELA class.

7th Grade

Keith Harrison- I’ve seen so much improvement in his work. His work ethic is really paying off!

KJ Brooks- I appreciate how engaged and active he is in class. Your participation really makes the class fun!

Aubren Simms- He always brings a great energy to the class. Keep that attitude going!

Nehemias Giron- I appreciate how respectful and thoughtful he is with others.

Yosdin Orozco-consistently following directions in class, staying focused, and improving English proficiency.

Emily Diaz Melendez-She consistently works hard in class and is always on task. I can always depend on her to display R.O.A.R. She is very helpful and is always willing to help her classmates. Her grade in class is currently an A.

Egladis Ramirez- Meza- She is such a great student always turning things in on time. She is very kind and respectful to all students and staff. I really love having her in my classroom. 😊

8th Grade

Genesis Cruz Nunez for consistently following directions in class, staying focused, and improving English proficiency.

We hope to see your child's name on this list next month!

LMS is here to support our parent community. If you need translation support for job applications, bills or something else, we are here to help. We have a dedicated translator here every Tuesday and Thursday that can support you. Sign up for a time slot here.

As we begin to count down to take time off from school for the Winter break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.

Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for students and adults.

Please continue to take steps to keep your child healthy and send them to school unless they are truly sick.

Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.

If you have gently used or new items laying around the house including toys, stickers, books, etc please reach out to Ms Delenick to coordinate a drop off. kdelenick@bcps.org

We will use Talking Points to help communicate with you about your students. Please download the free Talking Points app. You can also opt in to text messaging. You can sign up at families.talking pts.org/welcome.

We need you! Please consider becoming a Volunteer this year. There will be opportunities to support with events, in classrooms, on field trips and more! Every interested person must complete the BCPS.

*If you are ready to apply now, please go to https://www.bcps.org/cos/communications/FACE/b_c_p_s_volunteers for more information and to get started.

LMS will be hosting a free tutoring program for students, scheduled to begin December 10. The program will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30pm, and transportation will be provided. This program is made possible through a partnership through BCPS and Your Teacher Tutor.

LMS Staff will serve as the tutors for the program. Math and Literacy will be the focus areas.

If you know your child could benefit from this extra support, please register them today using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/YKu7kmUBuR

If you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Carr at 443-809-6651 or dcarr6@bcps.org

Our Community Schools Facilitator and CARES Liaison, Ms. Carr and Ms. Young, have been hard at work preparing our CARES Closet, which houses non perishable food items, hygiene products, and gently used clothing. Please stop by and see us. If you would like to visit at a time outside of the open house hours, please email us at dcarr6@bcps.org or syoung6@bcps.org.

CCBC is offering English classes. Please see the information on the attached flyer and sign up today!

Walk in Registration is at Riverview this Thursday, December 5, at 9am.

Please find the meeting schedule for the rest of the year. All meetings are virtual are at 6pm.

December 12

January 9

February13

March 13

April 10

May 8

June 12

Discuss new initiatives, fundraisers, and more! Please join the meeting by clicking the "Join the PTA" image.

Lansdowne High School's (3800 Hollins Ferry Rd) Food Pantry will be open and available on the following dates from 2:30-5pm.

12/5

12/19

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