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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
We look forward to welcoming our Bobcats back to school tomorrow! Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd will be A Days. Our regular A Day/B Day pattern has a variation that accommodated the Reality Store for 8th-grade students
, which took place on Friday, April 11th.
We will return to our normal A Day/B Day pattern on Wednesday.
Monday, April 21st: A Day
Tuesday, April 22nd: A Day
Wednesday, April 23rd: B Day
Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day, and we will be Going Green at LCMS to celebrate our Earth! Students are
encouraged to wear green on Tuesday as we celebrate Earth Day, and there will be an Earth Day trivia contest! Winners will be announced throughout the day to receive prizes!
Also on Tuesday, April 22nd, we will celebrate
Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our dedicated bus drivers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students as they travel to and from school each day. Please take a moment to express your gratitude to our bus drivers for their hard work and commitment. A simple thank you or a note of appreciation can go a long way in recognizing their efforts!
Thursday, April 24th, we will celebrate
Administrative Professionals Day, a special occasion to recognize and thank our incredible school secretaries. Their dedication and hard work are essential in keeping our school running smoothly and ensuring a positive environment for our students!
On Thursday, April 24th, 8th graders will take the Civics SOL. We wish our students the best as they take
t
his test!
SOL Testing Dates
Please mark your calendar for the end-of-year SOL tests:
6th and 7th Grades
Reading SOL – Tuesday, April 29
Math SOL – Tuesday, May 6
8th Grade
Civics SOL – Thursday, April 24
Reading SOL – Wednesday, April 30
Math SOL – Tuesday, May 6
Science SOL – Monday, May 12
We ask for your support in ensuring your child is getting good rest, is coming to school prepared and ready to learn, and is continuing to work hard. The end-of-year SOL tests are an opportunity for students to show what they know and demonstrate readiness for the next grade level. Please discuss with your child the importance of putting forth their best effort!
Also, please ensure your student brings their fully charged Chromebook to school each day, especially on SOL testing days. Having a designated place at home to set the backpack and charge the Chromebook each evening can help ensure a smooth morning as they will be ready to grab and go!
If a student has lost their Chromebook charger, the replacement cost is $35, and students may purchase a replacement from the Technology Help Desk in the library.
Interim Reports Went Home on Friday, April 11th
Interim Reports went home with students on Friday, April 11th. As we approach the end of the school year, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns, or just to connect with them to hear about your child’s continued growth. I also encourage you to have a conversation with your child about finishing this school year strong by putting forth their best effort, paying attention in class, making good choices, and being an overall good Bobcat citizen. Thank you, as always, for your support!
Louisa County Public Schools is HIRING!
Are you ready?! Now is your chance to join the best team in the world: #TeamLCPS! We will be hosting our 2025 LCPS Job Fair on Saturday, April 26th and we would love to meet you! We are looking for teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and more!
Know someone who would be interested? Please help us out by spreading the word!
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE:
https://forms.gle/qbBu9XhX2toCkQ3i7
LCMS PTA Sunshine Grams
As the school year wraps up and summer break begins, the LCMS PTA is pleased to offer Sunshine Grams to spread sunshine and kindness! Sunshine Grams are the perfect way to brighten the day of friends, teachers, and staff! Sunshine Grams are rubber summer-themed ducks in a variety of colors. They are $1 each and are available
online at
https://lcmspta.givebacks.com until Friday, May 2nd! PTA representatives will offer in-person sales during lunch shifts on Tuesday, April 29th and Thursday, May 1st. Sunshine Grams will be delivered to homeroom classrooms or staff members by May 9th. Senders can share kind words and make others’ days brighter with Sunshine Grams!
Free Physicals for Children Without Insurance and
Free Vaccines for Children Without Insurance OR Medicaid-Covered Children
Kids ages 4 and older
who do NOT have insurance are invited to walk-in for FREE school/sports physicals on
Tuesday, May 6 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Free Vaccines are
by appointment only for
uninsured OR Medicaid-covered children on
Friday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Call 540-967-3703 and say you want a “Kidz R Kool” vaccine appointment.
Location:
Louisa County Health Department
101 Woolfolk Ave., Louisa
Reminder of the School Dress Code
With the weather getting warmer, it is important to ensure we are dressed for success!
The administration and faculty believe that young adults should take pride in their appearance and dress. Dress, hair, and appearance that are of such a nature as to disrupt normal learning will not be allowed. If there are doubts about what should be worn or what is not appropriate, check with the administration. Dress with self-respect and decency in mind.
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses shall be of modest length. A guideline: when standing, clothing must cover skin and undergarments from the top of the armpits to below the buttocks with no undergarments showing.
- Shirts shall cover the abdomen at all times. Revealing or plunging necklines are unacceptable.
- Tank-style sundresses, tank-style shirts, and muscle shirts shall be worn if the garment has a shoulder strap that is at least two (2) inches wide and covers undergarments.
- Obscenities and undesirable slogans on T-shirts or other clothing, including those relating to alcohol, drugs, sex, gangs, tobacco, or that could reasonably cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment, shall not be worn.
- Hats, bandanas, or any other type of complete head covering, or gloves shall not be worn in the building, except for face coverings for health reasons. Bandanas and any bandana pattern material on clothing shall not be present in the school at any time.
- Sunglasses shall be removed when entering the building.
- Chains, spiked collars, and wristbands are not permitted on school property.
- Slippers or other footwear that may endanger the wearer or other students shall not be worn. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Attendance Matters Through the Last Day of School!
As we approach SOL testing, every instructional day counts for students to review what they have learned this year and show what they know! This is also the time of year that we enjoy engaging and collaborative projects, fun activities, and end of year festivities! Remember that school attendance matters through the last day of school! As always, students should stay home when they are sick but should attend school when possible. Students who have 17 or more absences in a given year, whether they are excused or unexcused absences, are considered chronically absent and are subject to being retained. I hope to see all of our Bobcats at school each day between now and the last day of school, which will be Thursday, May 22nd.
Reminders to Students: Think Before You Speak, Think Before You Act, and Be Kind!
As we head into the home stretch of the school year, please speak with your child about making positive choices. This means making good choices in school, treating others with respect, being mindful on social media, and just being an overall positive person and good role model for others. I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about finishing this year strong by making good decisions.
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