Sierra Community Weekly Update

Behavior Expectations

Please be aware that we have a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that creates an unsafe or disruptive environment in our learning community. Effective immediately, any student who engages in violent behavior—including fighting, bullying, harassment, or gang-related activities—on school property or during any LCPS-sponsored event may lose the privilege to participate in all extracurricular activities for the remainder of the school year. This includes, but is not limited to, field trips, sporting events, and dances.

LCPS POLICY JI- STUDENT EXPRESSION, CONDUCT, AND SAFETY IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE

#2- STUDENT VIOLENT ACTS

No Cell Phone Policy

In our ongoing efforts to effectively meet student needs and prioritize safety and well-being, I want to remind everyone to reinforce the no cell phone policy at the start of each class.

Consistently mitigating the use of devices during instructional activities is crucial not only for academic performance but also for maintaining a safe and focused environment. Please make it a daily routine to remind students about this policy as they enter your classroom.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our students' success and safety.

Required School Supplies

Students are required to bring their laptop and charger to school every day. Please help your student to remember to bring them.

Tuesday, 10/15-

• Football - Sierra @ Mesa @4:45 pm
  

• Advisory bell schedule
• Family Night Out @5:00 pm, Cafe

• FAB6: NMSU Field Trip

• Sierra Chess will participate in the upcoming LCPS tournament @ OMHS Permission slips are due to Mrs. Doolittle ASAP.

  
  

  
  

Athletic Events

• Please note: there is no re-entry into events if you leave the field or the building. You will have to pay for re-entry.

• Winter Band Concert - 12/5
• Winter Orchestra Concert - 12/11
• Winter Choir Concert - 12/12

Field Trips

• ABQ/Santa Fe FAB 8 - 10/21-10/23
• 8th Field Trip to Top Golf (No Cat C's and D's) - 11/4

• Student Council District -10/24 and 10/25

• All 8th grade students attend the Energy Expo & Career Symposium at NMST (District-wide) - 11/1
  

Educator Planning Day - 11/11

• No School for Students

Other events

• Fright Night - 10/25 @6pm, Cafe
• Butter Braid orders will be due to Magnet teachers on October 30th. Orders will be delivered and need to be picked up by parents on November 21st.
  
• Thanksgiving Lunch - 11/15 ($4 per ticket)
• Movie Night - 12/6 ($5 per student) @5:15 pm
• Dance with the Teachers - 12/13 @5:30 pm, Main gym

Testing

Avant Stamp: 10/21-11/22

IReady Reading: 12/2, 12/3

IReady Math: 12/4, 12/5

Thanksgiving Break: No School 11/25 - 11/29

Winter Break: No School 12/23 - 1/6 (Students return on Tuesday, 1/7)

Order from Papa Johns on October 24th! Mention the PROMO code RAISEFUNDS. Sierra's Magnet programs will receive 20% of all proceeds.

• Cashless Entry: We are now cashless for all athletic events.
• Payment Options: Scan the QR code to purchase tickets. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the event using the QR code.
• At-the-Door Payments: If purchasing tickets at the door, please use a credit card, Apple Pay, or similar payment methods.
• Ticket Redemption: DO NOT redeem your tickets until you arrive at the event.
• Transferring Tickets: You can transfer ticket purchases to your child via email. Please remind them not to redeem their tickets until they attend the event.
• Re-entry: Re-entry to events is not allowed.

Spelling Bee study guides are now available in the library and from ELA teachers. Our schoolwide spelling bee will be held on 11/20/24 during the school day.

Sierra MS Library collects Box Tops for books!! The way we "clip" box tops is different these days but it is super easy, especially if you shop at Walmart. Please see the flyer for instructions on how to automatically clip box tops to support our library every time you shop.

ESPORT is starting this week!! Depending on the game you are playing, will be the days you come to practice.

Monday and Wednesday: Mario Kart and League of Legends
Tuesday and Thursday: Rocket League and Smash Bros

If you have not signed up using the NMSU OST QR code or link you are not on the list to participate. You will need to talk to Ms. Martinez to see if we have spots open.

Please bring the following to your first practice filled out and completed (if not done so already):
eSport Academic Progress Report
Photo and Video Release form
Sierra Middle School eSports Code of Conduct and Student-Athlete Contract


If you have any questions feel free to contact Ms. Martinez at emartinez7@lcps.net

The school year has begun, and Sierra Middle School has high expectations for your child’s learning. To ensure that your child can reach their fullest potential, we are asking for your commitment to make sure that your child is in attendance every day. A missed day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. Research shows students who improve their attendance and grades in middle school have a higher success rate in high school.

Students who miss consecutive days in a row will receive phone call from the school and if needed a home visit. If your student is out of school we need documentation for our attendance records.

Students are back to school and it is important that all students have updated information. This update allows them to access the computers, provide emergency contact information, and gives necessary health information to the nurses.

Below you will find the directions for updating the information on ParentVue. If you need assistance with ParentVue, please call our front office at (575)527-9640.