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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
Monday, April 27th will be an A Day.
Reading SOL: Tuesday, April 28th
On Tuesday, April 28th, Bobcats will take the Reading SOL test! We wish our students the best as they take this test! We will have an alternate bell schedule for testing, which will slightly impact lunch shift times.
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!
SOL Testing Dates
Please mark your calendar for the end-of-year SOL tests:
6th and 7th Grades
Reading SOL – Tuesday, April 28
Math SOL – Tuesday, May 5
8th Grade
Reading SOL – Tuesday, April 28
Math SOL – Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL – Tuesday, May 12
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.
8th grade students will return their Chromebook devices and chargers to LCMS on Friday, May 15th. Rising 9th graders will be issued a new device at LCHS, although students will not receive a new device until the current device and charger have been turned in or the replacement cost has been paid. Invoices will be issued for lost or damaged devices and chargers.
6th and 7th grade Bobcats will keep their Chromebooks over the summer, while being reminded that it is a school-issued device that should only be used for school-appropriate purposes and should be kept in a safe place in good condition.
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Tuesday, April 28th
On Tuesday, April 28th, 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!
Mental Health Awareness Walk: Friday, May 1st
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the LCHS/LCMS Sources of Strength Clubs invites students to the third annual Mental Health Awareness Walk on the track at The Jungle. Each participant will pay a $2 donation, and all proceeds will go towards funding campaigns and activities of the Sources of Strength clubs. Students will be released from class to walk around the track twice and will be able to visit booths and activities together to learn more about mental health awareness.
All students are required to have a signed permission form from parents/guardians in order to participate. Money and permission slips will be accepted on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28th and April 29th (cash only). Signed permission slips must be submitted when money is accepted or be turned into the main office by the end of the school day on Thursday, April 30th.
Upcoming Cheerleading Tryouts
Bobcats interested in trying out for cheerleading on May 4th, 5th, and 6th should complete the Cheer Tryouts Google Form.
Medication in the Clinic
All over-the-counter and prescription medications must be picked up from the nurse’s office by 3 p.m. on the last day of school, Thursday, May 21st. According to LCPS policy, medication cannot be transported on the bus. Medications that are not picked up by an adult will be discarded. NO medication can be carried over from one year to the next. Please contact Nurse Smith with any questions.
Attendance Matters Through the Last Day of School!
Every instructional day counts for students to review what they have learned this year and show what they know! 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. We hope to see all of our Bobcats at school each day between now and the last day of school, which will be Thursday, May 21st. As a reminder, students will be dismissed at 11 a.m.
It is going to be a great week at LCMS where our Bobcats will show what they know on the Reading SOL test! 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