LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
We look forward to welcoming Bobcats at Open House on Thursday, August 7th from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Parking will be available in the bus lot (accessed using Bus Garage Road) and the main LCMS parking lot.
Equipment insurance is available for Chromebooks for $20, which can be paid online in the returning student registration or with cash or check in the gym during Open House. We encourage you to purchase equipment insurance, which covers accidental damage at no cost for the first incident and at 50% of the repair cost or replacement, whichever is less, for the second incident of accidental damage. Please note that lost chargers are not covered by the equipment insurance, nor is intentional damage.
It is helpful for students to bring the printed schedule to Open House and to school for the first week or two while they are finding their classrooms. Encourage your child that, of course, if they need help, they just need to ask the nearest adult! We are here to help ensure every student has a positive start to the school year!
Back to School “Paperwork”
The beginning of the year “paperwork” needs to be completed online for all students. Please follow the instructions in the email from PowerSchool Registration to complete the documents before Open House. If you have questions or need assistance, you may call the help desk at 540-894-4373 or email [email protected].
Change of Address
If your address has changed, please contact the main office to inquire about the “LCPS Change of Address Form” and “LCPS Transportation Registration Form.” You are required to provide proof of residence and a utility bill with your new address. For more information, please call Mrs. Banning at (540) 894-5457, extension 2023.
LCPS Transportation Registration Form
If your address has not changed, but instead, your child’s pick-up/drop-off location for transportation has changed, you will need to contact the main office to inquire about the “LCPS Transportation Registration Form.” You do not need to come into the main office to fill out this form. This form can be faxed/scanned/emailed to you and then faxed/scanned/emailed back to the school. For more information, please call Mrs. Banning at (540) 894-5457, extension 2023.
School Supplies
Per the standard yearly process at Louisa County Middle School, teachers will provide students with a list of recommended school supplies during Open House and the first week of school. For the start of the school year, students are asked to bring basic school supplies with them, such as loose-leaf paper (college-ruled), spiral notebooks, pencils, and a water bottle.
Additionally, with the use of weapons detectors at our school, we also would like to provide you with a few guidelines that will help guide you as you make purchases in the near future:
- All three-ring binders should be 1.5 inches or less.
- Use plastic water bottles when possible. If you do purchase metal water bottles, please opt for small/medium-sized bottles.
- Avoid purchasing wheeled, rolling backpacks if possible.
- Do not purchase adult-sized scissors. Instead, opt for blunt, small/medium-sized scissors.
It is recommended that students purchase a combination lock to secure their belongings in their physical education locker. Students will be offered a hallway locker with a built-in combination lock during the first full week of school.
LCMS PTA
We encourage you to join the LCMS PTA as a supporting member ($10). By paying dues, you are not committing to attending meetings or participating in any way that does not interest you; you are simply showing your support for the work the PTA does at our school! Any adult individual can join the LCMS PTA...mothers, fathers, grandparents and extended family, teachers, school staff, community members, and business leaders! Sign up at https://lcmspta.givebacks.com or visit the PTA table during Open House to join!
LCMS Parent Advisory Council
The LCMS Parent Advisory Council is an important component of our success, where school-related concerns are communicated to the principal. We work together to define and examine relevant issues within the school environment. The first meeting will occur on September 24th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the LCMS conference room. Follow-up meetings are scheduled for November 12th, January 21st, and March 4th. If you are interested in serving on the LCMS Parent Advisory Council, please contact Dr. Harper.
Please review our LCMS Back to School Letter that was mailed with schedules for more information for the beginning of the school year.
If you have any questions, or if we can help in any way, please call our office at (540) 894-5457. We are excited to kick off a great school year!
Amanda Harper, Ed.D.
Principal
Louisa County Middle School