Hawk Herald

08/28/2020

Hybrid Plans

Now that we have a start date for the hybrid phase of school, October 5th, we are finalizing our plans. We will let you know soon if your child is on the Green or Gold track.

We will also be sending you our detailed plans for safety. Our Leadership Team is working to finalize these plans. There is a lot to consider, from drinking fountains to inclement weather. We will publish these plans well before school begins. We are taking safety very seriously and are planning for all aspects of student and staff well being, from the time they arrive until the time they go home.

Labor Day

There is no school on September 7th. During that week, Monday classes will be held on Wednesday. During the rest of the week the other classes will be held on the regular schedule. Happy Labor Day, LAMS!

Math Counts

Hello all,

My name is Phuong Nguyen. I’ve coached MathCounts at LA Middle School for 7 years with my co-coach Jane Lataille . MathCounts is a nonprofit organization which runs a series of Math competitions for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (go to MathCounts.org web site to learn more about this program). This year, all the competitions will be held online, so I am going to do all the practices online as well (through zoom for now). If you want to enroll your student(s) please reply to ducphuong@comcast.net with your name, your student's name, grade, your student's email address, and your email address. When I have all the information, I will email all of you and set up the date and time we are going to meet.

Thank you,

Coach Phuong Nguyen and Jane Lataille

New Front Door Policy

We are going to start a new routine with our LAMS school main entrance. When you come to LAMS, the front door will be locked. There is a list of phone numbers on the entrance window. Please start by calling the first number on the list for help. You can try other numbers if the first is not answered. If you need to pick something up, let the person who answers know what it is and we can bring it to you. If you need to come in, we will take your temperature and ask you a few questions before welcoming you in. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to navigate through these unique times.

Saturday School

We will continue to hold Saturday School this year. Students will be invited to attend to catch up on work, take tests and quizzes, or get general tutoring help. Students sign up in advance through our Registrar (she will send out the invitations) so that the work can be provided by their teachers. The first Saturday School of the year will be held virtually on September 12th from 8:30-12:00. When Saturday School is able to take place in person, students will be at school for the full 3.5 hours. While it is virtual, students will be able to log off when the work is complete. The Saturday School calendar can be found on the 2020-2021 calendar at the LAPS website. Here's the link to the calendar - https://laschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SY-2021-LAPS-District-Calendar-FINAL-approved-11.12.19-revised-07.08.2020.pdf

If you haven't seen the LAMS Back-to-School Night Website....

Here is the link to access the LAMS virtual Back-to-School Night, in case you haven't seen it yet.

Back to School Night https://sites.google.com/d/1JgY3FKC5kU5GUpwmYDP1N0X4fxQOAMZA/p/1kXLTjPv-tbDsEWDDw6UPtaHFZLmr8epI/edit

Got Apps? Needing Help Navigating Technology?

We understand that we have introduced many new apps and platforms. If you and your child would like help learning how to navigate them, you can sign up for LAMS tech help sessions here:

Tech Help Sessions

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjvKM_0XVf3CXOC5xWRci0gRmfT_5QDRY8xICnsQFulJf_7w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Introducing LAMS Dean of Students Mr. TJ Bonzon

Dear LAMS Students and Families,

My name is Mr. T.J. Bonzon, Dean of Students at Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS). I have the privilege of working alongside Principal Suzanne Lynne and Assistant Principal Andy Ainsworth for a second year as Dean of Students. I support our students’ success by monitoring attendance, truancy, and tardiness - to address and reduce absenteeism. Years of experience in education has taught me that regular, consistent school attendance is a key indicator of student success, happiness and growth.

In an effort to be clear with students and families, we will begin counting school absences and tardies during the week of August 31st, after a two and a half week grace period of allowing students to settle into their active remote learning routines. We understand the nature and challenges of online learning, and we will absolutely be understanding of student technology issues. However, students are expected to be present in class virtual meetings. When there is a technology concern, please communicate the concern with teachers or our site tech, Gary Penny (g.penny@laschools.net).

Furthermore, please contact attendance clerk Kathleen Gonzales to excuse your child’s absence. You can contact Ms. Gonzales by calling (505) 663-2376 or emailing her at k.gonzales@laschools.net. You can also scan or photograph a doctor’s note and email it to Kathleen for medical absences, or you can bring it by the LAMS front office during school hours.

I look forward to working with your students and the families of LAMS. Thank you students for being positive, engaged and flexible. Thank you parents and guardians for your sacrifices, encouragement and patience as you see your child develop remote learning strength and muscle. Please know that all of us at LAMS are working hard to provide a positive remote learning experience until we can return safely to campus on October 5th in hybrid. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding school attendance.

Sincerely yours to help our Hawks THRIVE,

Mr. T.J. Bonzon

t.bonzon@laschools.net