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April 27, 2025

Greetings, Viking Families!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers and Love 💗 Lodi for coming out on Saturday and beautifying the school with a cleanup of all the garden areas. They look wonderful, and everyone is enjoying them!

CAASPP State Testing

State Testing begins tomorrow, Monday, April 28th. Every day is a minimum day with a dismissal time of 12:12 PM. School begins at our regular start time of 8:00 AM. Students must be on time and go to their LAUNCH class at the start of every day. Students should be well-rested with a fully-charged Chromebook, and all electronic devices stored in their backpacks. Students will receive consequences for breaching the electronic device policy of this state test.

PROPER SHOE ATTIRE

This is a friendly reminder that students must wear proper shoes to school everyday. Crocs, flip flops, slides, and slippers are not allowed at school. Athletic shoes must be worn for PE every day. Please review with your student the dress code policy in our school planner at this LINK if you have any questions.

Have a wonderful week!

Go Vikings!

Cassandra Iwamiya, Principal

We are Supportive, Accountable, Involved Learners at Lodi Middle because that's the way we SAIL!

APRIL

28-May 2 -- CAASPP State Testing; All Minimum Days; Dismissal at 12:12 PM

29 - Boosters Club Parent Meeting; 5:30 PM; Library

MAY

5-9 -- Teacher Appreciation Week

7 - Minimum Day; Dismissal at 11:20 AM

15 - Spring Band Concert at 6:00 PM

28 - 8th Grade Promotion Dance

29 - Last Day of School for 7th Graders

30 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 8:30 AM

To ensure all students do not miss any necessary school days this upcoming school year, San Joaquin County Public Health Services asks:

• Students currently in 6th grade who will be entering in the 7th grade next school season
• Students currently in TK or any child who will be entering into kindergarten this next school season
• Any newly enrolled students who will be starting school this next school season
• Any children who are conditionally enrolled and are due for vaccinations

Click on the link below to access the Immunization Program Advisory Letter:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFjBVv7fXhUmwUfIE1AyI6H2T-_bLTG2/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, call Erin Genevieve Dizon, SJC Public Health Services at 209-468-8400 Ext. 28030.

This past Saturday Lodi Middle received a lot of love from Love 💗 Lodi, Discover Church, and our community with a huge campus cleanup. The gardens have been refreshed and look beautiful. Thank you to all the families and community members for coming out.

Next year's traditional Spring Break travel trip will be heading to the Big Apple, New York City!

To learn more about this trip, click on the Statue of Liberty picture for more information about the trip. Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with a dynamic itinerary that includes iconic attractions and cultural experiences.

Yearbooks are on sale now! They are $25.00 plus a $1.99 service fee and $2.06 tax, for a total of $29.05. Contact Ms. Molina, our Yearbook advisor, for more information.

Middle School Course Catalog (7th Grade Only)

Lodi USD has released a new Middle School Course Catalog! It includes information about core subjects such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, and foreign languages (available at select sites). Please note that elective offerings vary by school, and site staff will provide additional details. The catalog also includes information about A-G requirements to help families understand college and career readiness. While the College/Career Indicator (CCI) and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways are part of high school, middle school is a great time to start thinking about future opportunities.

Click on the link below to view the Middle School Course Catalog:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B0dIGc21Zu6vfUKQbOAzVIZ0gBDmxLkK/view?usp=sharing

We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a new, free, 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis. If you or your child ever need support, simply call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

This is an important resource for your family’s well-being. Please save this number.

Click on the link below for the flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Votq7Ybt0c2PSy8x0o67NiEtGKqcQ-KE/view?usp=sharing

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.

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.