LCMS Principal Weekly Update for Jan. 12, 2025

LCMS Principal Weekly Update for Jan. 12, 2025
Posted on 01/12/2025
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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,

I hope that all of our Bobcats have stayed safe and warm during this period of winter weather. I look forward to seeing our Bobcats back in school again soon and starting the second semester strong!

Monday, January 13th will be a B Day. Sixth grade students will begin a new exploratory class in the wheel, and seventh and eighth grade students will begin a new elective unless they are taking a yearlong class. Students can check out their PowerSchool Student Portal to see which class they have next!

Spelling Bee on Friday, January 17th
Students participated in classroom spelling bees in English classes, and grade level spelling bees will take place on Friday, January 17th during the school day in the LCMS forum for students who advanced to the next level! G-o-o-d l-u-c-k, Bobcats! Families of participating students are welcome to attend.
8th Grade – 9:15 a.m.
7th Grade – 10:30 a.m.
6th Grade – 12:45 p.m.

Start 2025 With a Clean Backpack and Refreshed School Supplies
Before returning to school, I recommend that students set aside some time to clean out backpacks and refresh school supplies such as pencils and paper. I encourage you to check in with your child and ensure they have a clean set of gym clothes and a pair of athletic shoes for their PE class. Also, having a fully charged Chromebook will be a great way to begin the new semester!

Report Cards Sent Home Monday, January 13th
Report cards will be sent home with students on Monday, January 13th. Remember that you can view your child’s grades, attendance, and tardies live in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please call the school if you need assistance logging in. As we begin the new semester, families, I encourage you to discuss high expectations and healthy habits with your child. A good sleep schedule with a regular bedtime, healthy nutrition, and reasonable and responsible phone/device usage are all important parts of growing up.


Administrators will be meeting with students during health classes on Monday and Tuesday this week to discuss the high expectations and responsibilities of our learning community, including making good choices and thinking before speaking and acting, which are all parts of being a good Bobcat citizen.

Kindness Resolutions on the YouUplift Platform
It is a brand new year, and that means it is time for fresh starts and BIG goals! We are excited to kick off our "Kindness Resolutions" competition on the YouUplift platform! Here is the challenge: Each homeroom will compete to see who can create and follow through on the best Kindness Resolutions. Whether it is sharing positive messages, helping a classmate, or doing something kind for someone new each day, every act of kindness brings your homeroom closer to victory! The homeroom in each grade level that completes the most kindness resolutions will win an awesome prize and, of course, the title of Kindness Resolution Champions!

Students, let’s start this year off right by making kindness our top resolution! Head over to the YouUplift Kindness eWall, share your goals, and start spreading those good vibes. Let's show the world how much kindness we can bring to 2025!

Bobcat Kindness Closet
I would like to highlight that there is a link on the LCMS Student Start Page for the Bobcat Kindness Closet. The Kindness Closet was created to help provide our Bobcat families with items to meet their basic needs. If a student could benefit from some of the items listed, please fill out the form indicating the items needed. Clothes, including coats, are available, along with toiletries. We will gather the requested items and deliver them to students in a discreet manner. Students can also share their needs with their grade level school counselor. If you would like to donate items for the Kindness Closet, please contact our office or a school counselor. Some examples of items that are needed include girls’ and boys’ deodorant, feminine products, shampoo, toothpaste, floss, and body wash. Donations can be dropped off in the LCMS main office.

Looking Ahead
There will be no school on Monday, January 20th, as we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thank you for all of your support of our school and community, always, and I am looking forward to starting the second semester strong!

If you have any questions, or if we can help in any way, please call our office at (540) 894-5457.

Amanda Harper, Ed.D.
Principal
Louisa County Middle School

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