LCMS Weekly Newsletter

As we approach the final days of school, I want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support throughout this year. Your partnership has been invaluable in fostering a positive and productive learning environment for our students. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing upcoming summer break!

Sincerely,

Jess McReynolds, Tracye McCallister, Jeffrey Thompson

Please join me in congratulating our May 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: Hadlee Cooper & Ethan Watson

7th Grade: Brodye Cole & Levi Lewis

8th Grade: Landyn Irwin & Christopher Delgado

LCMS NJHS is excited to announce that for the 2nd year in a row they were the top fundraising middle school for UMC children's hospital with a donation of $3,409.03. They successfully raised funds by hosting spirit days, a dodgeball tournament & coin collection in our school drop off lanes! We are so proud of our NJHS members!

Summer will be here before you know it! Sign your Pirate or Patriot up for one (or more) of our many LCISD summer camps! https://www.lcisd.net/page/summercamps

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

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.

• 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!

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