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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
Monday, August 31st will be a B Day. Bobcats will attend bus expectation assemblies to reiterate safe bus procedures and expectations.
Picture Day: Thursday, September 3rd
Our LCMS Picture Day will be Thursday, September 3rd. You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9TMRKK. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. (Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com.)
LCMS Kindness Kickoff: Friday, September 4th!
We will have our LCMS Kindness Kickoff during the school day on Friday, September 4th! We will enjoy hearing from special guest speakers, we will have our first Bobcat Pride Time (a kindness lesson) of the year, and we will enjoy Team Time with our grade levels! We will wear GREEN and GOLD at LCMS on Friday to show our school spirit for the event. It will be an exciting day!
Visit our LCMS website to submit anonymous positive and encouraging messages to our Bobcats on our YouUplift Kindness eWall! We have continuously remained #1 in the Nation on the YouUplift Leaderboard for the most messages submitted. Let’s keep it up!
Learning Materials for Remote Learning Days
Last week, LCMS teachers guided students on how to make five days of learning materials available offline, ensuring they are prepared for the possibility of Remote Learning Days, should they become necessary. This includes using Google Slides, Docs, Sheets, PDFs, and videos offline, so 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, 3, 4, 5) Subject (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, etc.)
Students starred these materials in their Google Drive so they can use the Starred filter to find them easily.
Again, all assignments are designed to be completed without Internet access, ensuring that students can continue learning regardless of connectivity.
Resources are intended for use only if the school division calls a Remote Learning Day. Please do not use them unless such a day is announced.
Please reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions you might have as we proactively prepare for the possibility of Remote Learning Days.
LCMS Yearbooks
Yearbooks for the 2026-2027 school year are now available to purchase! You can order online, or students can bring cash or a check (made payable to LCMS). The price is currently $38. Students can see Ms. Dallas Ventre in room 901 with any questions.
Patriot’s Pen Writing Contest
The Patriot’s Pen Writing Contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay in response to the theme “What A Veteran Taught Me About America.” Students interested in participating must submit their essay with a completed 2026-2027 entry form to their local participating VFW Post. Applications must be turned in by midnight on October 31st.
Looking Ahead:
Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 7th
There will be no school on Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday. I hope all of our Bobcats enjoy the day off!
Hearing and Vision Screenings for 7th Grade Students: Wednesday and Thursday, September 9th and 10th
The Lions Club will be coming to LCMS during the school day on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9th and 10th for hearing and vision screenings for 7th grade students.
Wear Red, White, and Blue on Friday, September 11th
September 11th is recognized each year as Patriot Day. Bobcat students and staff will wear red, white, and blue on this designated day for reflection and commemoration.
Interim Reports Sent Home on Friday, September 11th
Interim reports will come home with students on Friday, September 11th. We encourage you to frequently monitor your child’s academic progress by using the online PowerSchool Parent Portal where you are able to see the detailed grade book for each class, as well as attendance and tardy information. Working together, we can ensure your child’s growth and success!
Mobile Dentist Clinic Coming to LCMS: Wednesday, September 23rd
LCMS will be hosting a Mobile Dental Clinic on Wednesday, September 23rd.
By seeing the in-school dentist, you can keep your child healthy, in school, and learning. Plus, it’s easy and convenient for you. Simply go to www.myschooldentist.com or fill out and sign the permission form and return it to the school with your child. Please contact Nurse Smith with any questions.
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