MAVERICK MEMO 25:03 (08.23.2024)

Hello Mavericks!!!!

In this Maverick Memo I will share information on the following:

1. Welcome Back!
2. Intramural Flag Football
3. Second Step Information
4. Snack Protocol/Bell Schedule
5. Free/Reduced Lunch Application
6. Policy 8655
7. StudentVUE App
8. Lost and Found!
   
9. Important Dates

If you have any questions, just send me an email at will.waldman@lcps.org.

Will Waldman, Principal

We had a great first two days!! Maverick was on hand welcoming all students into school for the 2024-2025 school year. Check out some of the pictures from that first two days. We even had a visit from the local fire department!

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) middle school intramural sports program has expanded to all 18 middle schools for the 2024-25 school year! This program is an extension of the school day and is designed to reinforce leadership qualities, teamwork, respect, integrity and a sense of accomplishment through fun competitions. The middle school intramural sports program is open to all middle school students of all skill levels - no prior sports experience is required.

Sports Breakdown: We are offering a variety of sports, including flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Teams can be co-ed or single-gender, depending on the preferences of the participants.

The timeline and details for each sport are as follows:

• First Quarter (Season One): 7-on-7 Flag Football
• Second Quarter (Season Two): 6-on-6 Volleyball
• Third Quarter (Season Three): 3-on-3 Basketball
• Fourth Quarter (Season Four): 7-on-7 Soccer

Students interested in participating should gather a group of peers or friends, and register online. To register, visit https://lcps-ar.rschooltoday.com/home, You can also click on the QR code from the flyer below.

Students and families interested in learning more details, including dates and times of school-specific intramural information meetings, should contact their school directly.

For more information about Middle School Intramurals, please visit the LCPS Intramurals Page.

Second Step is the program that all LCPS middle schools utilize for their advisory programs. Each time we begin a new unit, we will send information out to the families. Please follow this link for the Family Communication that explains the program to families before we begin for the year.

Today I wanted to discuss how "Snack" will work. Students will have the opportunity to have a small snack during the CONNECT Block (10:20-10:40 AM). Students may bring in a snack utilizing the snack list that can be found by following this LINK, or they may purchase a snack in the morning from a mobile cart that will be stationed outside of the cafeteria between 8:30 and 8:45.

There are a number of benefits associated with Free & Reduced Lunch application. If you think you might qualify, just follow this LINK to the application, or this one for the application in Spanish. You may also use the QR code. Take a look at the flyers below to see some of the other benefits for applying to this program.

Policy 8655 is a new policy that outlines the use of personal electronic devices by students during the school day. Luckily, this policy aligns with the "Off and Away All Day" practice at Smart's Mill. The policy states that, ""Cell phones and earbuds must be silenced and put away during all instructional periods." It goes on to state that middle school students should store their personal devices in their locker. Please follow this LINK to identify all of the information regarding Policy 8655.

Starting this school year Smart’s Mill MS will be utilizing a new Attendance Kiosk as part of our check in/ check out security measures. We are asking parents to encourage your student to download the StudentVue app on their mobile device for expedited use of the kiosk. Students that do not have a mobile device will still use the Attendance Kiosk but will be required to login using their LCPS Go Student ID and password.

DOWNLOAD AND LOG IN

1. Download the StudentVUE app from the Apple App or Google Play store. Search for StudentVUE.

2. Launch the app. Swipe to the left.

3. Enter your home Zip Code and tap Search.

4. Tap Loudoun County Public Schools in the list and tap Yes. You may now log in using your LCPS Student ID and password.

5. Enter your Student ID and password and tap Login.

6. Navigate using the menus. Descriptions of the menus appear in the StudentVUE Navigation section above.

Take a close look at the picture below. Do these glasses, jewelry, earbuds, and assorted other items look familiar. They have been in our main office for almost a year. If they are not claimed soon, they will be donated.

Below are a few dates that families need to be aware of from now until the start of school. Please remember to check the school's website to review our calendar to identify any other dates that may be impactful for your child or your family LINK.

Above are links to Facebook and Twitter. Below are links to the school's website, and my email.

Email: will.waldman@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/smarts
Location: 850 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2030
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartsMillMS/
Twitter: @Smarts_Mill