LCMS Principal Weekly Update for Feb. 9, 2025
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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
Monday, February 10th will be a B Day.
We have our fingers crossed that my Super Bowl picks in the
#TeamLCPS Super Bowl Showdown will win chocolate chip cookies for our whole school! The excitement is building for the big game!
Interim Reports Went Home on Friday
Interim reports went home with students on Friday, February 7th. Please take a moment to go over the report with your child and contact teachers if you have any questions or concerns. I recommend using the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly to track your child's academic progress, including detailed grades, attendance, and tardies. Together, we can ensure your child's continued growth and success!
LCMS Spreading Kindness Event on Wednesday, February 12th
On Wednesday, February 12th, we are excited to welcome guest speakers, and we will have a Spreading Kindness TEAM TIME event with each grade level. The Virginia Department of Education’s Virginia Kindness Week is the second week in February. Kindness is the foundation of our positive learning environment at LCMS, and we are looking forward to a special day with our Bobcats!
*We will wear our TeamLCPS Kindness shirts on February 12th for LCPS Kindness Day and our special event!
*Please note that we will have an alternate bell schedule on February 12th, which will slightly impact lunch shift times.
Integrated Reading Writing Assessment for 8th Grade Students
The Standards of Learning (SOL) Reading assessment includes an Integrated Reading Writing test item. Our 8th grade students will be taking a school-based simulated version of the test in the morning of Wednesday, February 12th prior to hearing from our guest speakers and enjoying the TEAM TIME event.
Eighth grade students will read a nonfiction passage online that may be about a history or science topic and then answer four to six questions about what they have read. One question is a writing prompt, or a question that asks students to write about what they have read. Students will complete this online in one session.
Family Life Education Letters
Family Life Education letters were given to students in Health/PE classes and should be returned by Friday, March 7th. Family Life lessons will begin the week of March 10th. If you have any questions, please contact your child's Health/PE teacher.
American Heart Challenge
The LCMS Health/PE Department kicked off our American Heart Challenge on February 1st! Students can join by going to their Health/PE Google Classroom.
Get ready to change and save lives!
Register today and complete Finn’s Mission! The deadline is February 28.
Here are the next steps to take today:
- Personalize your page: Log in and personalize your fundraising headquarters page. Upload a photo and explain why you’re supporting the American Heart Association.
- Lead by example: Make a personal donation to kick off your fundraising efforts.
- Ask for support: Send emails/texts and copy and paste your fundraising link into social media. Messages are already written for you in the AHA Schools app and your online headquarters!
Please take a few minutes to register your student for our American Heart Challenge (AHC) under Louisa County Middle School and learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR as a family at www.heart.org/schools. You can also join on the free app called “AHA Schools.”
Students who complete the steps to Finn’s Mission will earn an entry for a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LX in 2026 and our school will be eligible for a chance to win a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 students who complete Finn’s Mission!
Click here to view the team page for Louisa County Middle School!
Pal Pops Available Online!
The LCMS PTA is excited to offer Pal Pops, available for purchase
online by students, staff, and family members! Looking for a fun and unique treat for friends? Pal Pops are the perfect candy rings to share with your pals! Whether you’re celebrating with your besties or just sharing a little sweetness, Pal Pops are the perfect way to spread joy! Each Ring Pop will include a special message from the sender, and they are only $1 each. Sales will end on
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uesday, February 11th, so don’t miss out. Pal Pops will be delivered to 4th block classrooms on Friday, February 14th.
Black History Month Video Competition
As Black History Month continues, Bobcats have joined their grade-level Google Classroom for the Black History Month contests using the links on the
LCMS Student Start Page! Daily videos are being posted during February highlighting the achievements of African Americans. Students are carefully watching Edpuzzle videos and answering questions. Daily and weekly winners are being selected based on how well students score and how many videos they complete.
Materials for Remote Learning Days
Teachers and students recently prepared for the possibility of Remote Learning Days due to missed instructional time, making three days of learning materials available offline. The Internet will not be required to complete assignments on Remote Learning Days.
To make it easy for students to find their assignments, we used a consistent naming convention: Remote Learning Day (1, 2, or 3) Subject (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, etc.)
Students starred these materials in their Google Drive so they can use the Starred filter in Google Drive to find them easily.
Resources are intended for use only if the school division calls an asynchronous learning day. Please do not use them until such a day is announced.
Looking Ahead:
Monday, February 17th will be a Staff Development Day and there will be no school for students.
National FFA Spirit Week: February 18th - 21st
We will have an FFA Spirit Week Tuesday-Friday, February 18th - 21st in observance of
National FFA Week!
PJ Day Tuesday : Farmers make our lives comfortable
Woodsy Wednesday: Wear all camo
Blue and Gold Thursday : Wear FFA's official colors, National Blue and Corn Gold
Freedom Friday: Wear red, white, and blue
English Benchmark Test on Wednesday, February 19th
Bobcats in grades 6, 7, and 8 will take the English benchmark test on Wednesday, February 19th. We will have an alternate bell schedule, which will slightly impact lunch shift times. It is always important for students to bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school, and it will be especially important on Wednesday for the English benchmark test!
New Exploratory Wheel Begins for Sixth Grade Bobcats on Thursday, February 20th
The fifth exploratory rotation (E5) begins for sixth grade students on Thursday, February 20th. The exploratory wheel is a rotation of six classes that meet for six weeks each. Students can check out their PowerSchool Student Portal to see which class they have next!
Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 26th
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, February 26th from 3:45 to 7:00 p.m. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to stay connected with your child’s teachers about your child’s academic progress. Conferences play an important role in fostering collaboration, understanding, and support in your child's educational journey. We are eager to connect with you as we partner to provide the best possible middle school experience!
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