5/20/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I want to congratulate our advanced band for receiving Superior ratings from all four of our adjudicators at the state festival last week. The bands, under the direction of Mr. John Lopez, also put on a wonderful concert last Thursday.
Congratulations are also being extended to our girls AND boys soccer teams. Both teams are undefeated this year! This is the fourth year in a row that the girls’ soccer team has been undefeated. Congratulations players, managers, coach Keiller and coach Tiedemann.
The Media Center is sponsoring a ”Get the books back” raffle. All library books are due in the Media Center tomorrow. When you return books, your name is added to the raffle. The prizes are iTunes and movie theater gift cards. All raffle winners will be announced on Tuesday. Don’t miss out! Please return your books tomorrow.
Wednesday all algebra students, regardless of grade, will take the algebra high school assessment, also known as the algebra HSA. Please be in school on time and ready to test on Wednesday.
Wednesday evening Northwest High School is hosting an incoming 9th grade Parent Meeting and Activity Fair. This event starts at 7:00 in their auditorium.
Thursday is our Spring Orchestra and Chorus concert. Please come out Thursday evening to support our students. The concert begins at 7:00.
We are selling Bittner's T-shirts for $15! Sizes range from small to 2X. Come to room 150 if you would like to buy one. Proceeds go to the cholangiocarcinoma foundation. We are also still selling Bittner bracelets for a donation of $2.00
We are waiting to hear from the Board of Education about our request to name the gym the Matthew V. Bittner gymnasium. Many of you know that Mr. Bittner was really into teaching others to get healthy. In his honor, we are having our first Annual Matt Bittner Memorial walk this Friday, May 25th, during school. (This is for LPMS students only.) We chose this day because it is the Friday before Memorial Day. Please remember, Monday, May 28th, school is closed in honor of Memorial Day.
We have still have 16 days to continue to Get Smart at Lakelands Park!
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
5/13/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms and surrogate moms. I hope you are having an enjoyable day.
The staff and I would like to thank our PTSA for the wonderful treats we received last week for Staff Appreciation Week. Every act of kindness that you show us is greatly appreciated.
I also want to give a big “Thank you” to Ms. Reed, Ms. Huff, Ms. Stamets, our volunteers, parents and students who came together to make our Kentlands Day Silent Auction a big success.
The PTSA is having back to back “Pizza Fundraisers” on Tuesday, from 5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Giuseppe’s in Kentlands, and Wednesday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Ledo’s Pizza, in the Travilah Square Shopping Center, on Darnestown Road. Please support both events, for eat in or for carry out, and don’t forget to mention Lakelands.
Parents I need your help with a couple of issues. One is student dress, especially the girls. I have mentioned this before but it is worth saying again, we don’t like being the fashion police. We never want to make a student feel uncomfortable. However tank tops, see-thru blouses, short shorts and clothes that expose the midriff, are inappropriate for school. Please check your daughter’s clothing before they leave home. If you think it may be inappropriate, then it probably is.
We are also receiving lots of complaints about postings on Facebook. We have limited authority when it pertains to incidents that happen at home including comments written on Twitter, Facebook, or any other social network. If you are allowing your child to have these accounts, please monitor them closely to make sure what they post is acceptable.
This is also the time of year when many parents notify us about their vacation plans. For those traveling out of the country, regardless of the reason, including declining health of a loved one, please note that we cannot give secure exams early, nor can we give weeks of work to be sent away with your child and returned later for a grade.
We know that family time is important to you. We will work with you to give exams, during the summer or in August, when your child returns. If your child is taking high school credit courses, PLEASE be aware that the credit will not be issued until the exam is taken.
Thank you for your support with monitoring clothing, Facebook and Twitter and maintaining high attendance as the school year comes to a close.
This concludes the announcements. Thanks for listening.
This is Mrs. Higdon with one more announcement:
I forgot to mention our Spring Band Concert is this Thursday, at 7:00. Please come out and support our students under the direction of our award winning teacher, Mr. John Lopez. Our students have been practicing and giving it their all. You are in for an enjoyable experience Thursday, at 7:00.
5/6/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Congratulations Ms. Bowen, Ms. Payne, parent volunteers and the cast and crew of the play Once on This Island Jr. for putting on a fantastic performance last Thursday and Friday. I think we will see many of our students and staff performing on Broadway soon.
Speaking of fantastic, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. At Lakelands all of our staff are involved in teaching our students to become productive citizens of the world and lifelong learners. Please take a moment and send in a note, an email or even a token of appreciation to a staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life.
The Lakelands Park School Store will be open tomorrow before school in the Security office. The store will be open Mondays and Fridays for the remainder of the year.
Don’t miss your chance to order your 2011-2012 yearbook. Yearbooks are still on sale for $35.00!
There is an interest meeting for all students interested in joining Poms or Cheerleading at NWHS on May 8th at 7 in the media center.
The 12th annual free college admissions night sponsored by the Montgomery County Council of PTAs and the Gifted and Talented Association of Montgomery County is Tuesday, May 8th, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Walter Johnson cafeteria.
Don’t forget your Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! The collection boxes will be in your first period teacher’s classrooms until May 11th.
Attention 8th graders. The 8th grade class picture will be taken this Friday. If you would like a copy of the picture please pick up an envelope in the main office. The cost starts at $13.00.
Montgomery College is offering a free seminar for middle school gilrs interested in Math, Engineering, Science. The conference will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Germantown Campus. Please stop by the counseling office for more information.
Please see Mrs. Filano if you are interested in applying to The Young Science Explorer's Program. Applications are due on May 15th. The program is a one week camp, hosted by Montgomery College and MedImmune, that explores laboratory techniques and potential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics based careers. This year’s event will be held at Montgomery College, Germantown during the week of July 30th. The camp is open to all students entering the 7th or 8th grade next school year.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
4/22/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I want to thank our PTSA for the wonderful staff luncheon they provided last week. It was delicious as usual.
We still need parent and student volunteers for the 4th Annual Kentlands Day. Please see Mrs. Huff, in the main office, to sign-up.
Please participate in the SGA’s Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The collection boxes are in the first period teacher’s classrooms.
Don’t miss your chance to order your 2011-2012 yearbook. Yearbooks are on sale for $35.00!
Thursday is Take Your Child to Work Day. Please call or email Mrs. Niro, our attendance secretary, to let us know if your child is going to work with you.
Our boys’ soccer team is playing against Montgomery Village on Thursday while girls travel.
On Friday, April 27th, all students will take their Spring Pictures.
Friday is also the deadline for 8th graders to turn in their dance and Six Flags permission forms and payment to Mrs. Gowetski or Mrs. Sheron.
Parents I need your help. Some of the summer clothing is too short for school. We don’t like being the fashion police. Please check your child’s clothing before they leave in the morning. We really appreciate your help with this.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
4/19/12
Good evening, this is Ms. Reed, Assistant Principal, calling with information regarding the 2nd annual silent auction and the MCPS arts fair.
Lakelands Park Middle School is hosting a silent auction that will take place during the 4th annual Kentlands Day on Saturday, May 5. We need your support with donating new unopened items to be auctioned. If you are interested in donating items, please contact Mrs. Huff in the main office at 301-670-1400.
I’d also like to take the opportunity to share that 32 Lakelands Park art students are participating in the MCPS Art Fair this week. The exhibit will be open for viewing from 10 am to 9 pm Thursday through Saturday, and on Sunday from noon until 5 pm at White Flint Mall. The Lakelands Park display is on the 3rd floor near Dave and Buster’s. All LPMS artists received a certificate recognizing their creative accomplishments.
Congratulations to our talented student artists!
This concludes the announcement. Thank you for listening and have a great evening.
4/15/12
Dear Parents,
As required by the PTSA by-laws, the Nominating Committee is announcing our slate of nominees for 2012-2013. The PTSA met last Tuesday and approved the slate, as presented by the Nominating Committee, and will present that slate on Tuesday, May 8 at 7 pm at the Annual PTSA Members Meeting at LMPS.
The slate of candidates is:
President - Mark Ezrin
VP Social Events & Community - Cara O'Connor
VP Fundraising - Kim Skimmons
Treasurer - Steve Lanham
Secretary - Kamia Taylor
There will also be an opportunity to take nominations from the floor. If no nominations are made from the floor, then the PTSA will approve the slate as presented. If any nomination(s) are made from the floor, then the PTSA will conduct a secret ballot for the contested position(s).
Submitted by:
PTSA Nominating Committee (Paulette Gaynor, Katie Gurcan, and Carla Johnson)
4/15/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Last Sunday I sent you a survey asking for you to vote “Yes” or “No” to naming the gymnasium after our former teacher, Mr. Bittner. Ninety-six percent of the parents who responded voted “Yes”. The percentages were even higher for staff and students. As a result, we will send our request to the Office of School Performance.
I also want to take a moment to congratulate Megalo Tso. Megalo is one of our 6th graders who took first place in the Aspiring Cello category at a recent contest sponsored by the Washington Performing Arts Society. Congratulations Megalo.
Tomorrow our superintendent, Dr. Starr, will sponsor another Spring Forum, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, at Seneca Valley High School. The topic will be the MCPS special education programs. This forum is open to all staff and parents.
On Tuesday the Prichard Festival Productions is hosting the world-renowned Canadian Brass musical group, at QOHS auditorium, at 7:30 pm. The cost is $40.00 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lakelands' music department.
Also on Tuesday night Kingsview Middle School’s PTSA has invited us to join them for a middle school Drug and Alcohol Awareness symposium, hosted by the Montgomery County Fifth District Police. The meeting will be in the media center at 7:30 pm.
The 4th Annual Kentlands Day is fast approaching. The date is Saturday, May 5th. We need your help. We need parents to help with the parade, direct cars and help with the carnival and stage. If interested, please sign up online by visiting www.kentlandsday.com and register directly through Volunteerspot or by contacting Mrs. Huff in the main office.
Last week the PTSA approved the slate of officers for next year, as presented by the Nominating Committee. Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 8, at 7 pm, at the PTSA Members Meeting. As required by the PTSA by-laws the candidates’ names, and the positions they are running for, are posted in the email that goes out with this Connect Ed message.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
4/13/12
Dear Parents,
I want to share information about an incident that affected our school and how it was handled by staff.
Today a student brought a pocketknife to school. Fortunately this was brought to the attention of administration and the knife was confiscated immediately. There was no interruption to our school day as a result of this incident.
I am requesting that you take a moment with your children to reinforce the seriousness of bringing weapons to school. Weapons, or weapon-like objects, of any kind may not be brought to school. Students are subject to disciplinary action in such cases.
We want to assure you that your child’s safety and security are our top priority.
If you have any questions, please contact me or any member of the administrative team at Lakelands Park Middle School. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to maintain a safe and orderly environment for our children.
Sincerely,
Deborah R. Higdon
Principal, Lakelands Park Middle School
4/10/12
Hello. This is Mrs. Higdon with a few changes and additions to Sunday's Connect Ed message.
Our PTSA meeting previously scheduled for tonight has been postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7:00, in the Falcon's Nest.
Thursday, April 12th is Group and Club Picture Day. We will NOT have Spring Picture Day until Friday, April 27th.
Also this Thursday is the last day for 8th graders to turn in their student service learning hours in order to qualify for the Superintendent's Service Awards for 2012. Please contact Ms. Luensman, in the counseling office, if you have questions about this award.
The concludes the updates. Thank you for listening.
4/8/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I hope you are enjoying our spring break. Believe it or not, we are in the last quarter of this school year. So students enjoy being off tomorrow. Please come back ready and energized for the fourth quarter.
Speaking of energized, I received news that our own Adam Rusak, won first place, for the state in the Geography Bee. Congratulations Adam and your sponsors Mrs. Raman and Ms. Bourdett. We are proud of all of you!
Now for the week: Wednesday Blanton Studios will be here to take group and club pictures. Blanton will return on Thursday for Spring Pictures. All students will have their picture taken.
Thursday is also report card distribution day. If you do not receive a report card for your child, please contact the counseling office. We do not hold report cards for any reason.
Spring is here and so are the shorts! Parents we don't want to be the fashion police. Please make sure your child's clothing is appropriate for school and that it does not draw negative attention to them or distract from teaching and learning. If you think something may be too short or too low, then it probably is. Thank you for working with us on this.
As you know we suffered a great loss when our teacher, Mr. Matthew Bittner, passed away, earlier in the school year. Many of you asked about naming the gymnasium in his honor. The administration and I are drafting a letter, along with staff and student petitions, that we are sending to the Board of Education, requesting the right to name Lakelands' gym, the Matthew Bittner Gymnasium. Students will have an opportunity to sign petitions this week at school. Parent input is also needed. In a few minutes, you will receive a second call from me asking you to participate in a survey about naming the gym. I will share the results of the survey during next Sunday's Connect Ed call out.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
3/25/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
We are almost finished with MSAs. Tomorrow and Tuesday are the last two make-up tests days.
Tennis intramurals start this Tuesday. You must sign up in the cafeteria in order to attend. If you want to learn how to play tennis or you want to practice your tennis skills, this activity is for you! Bring your own equipment or use the schools. Meet Ms. Flynn in the cafeteria after school Tuesday or see her in Room 356 if you have questions.
This Thursday marks the end of the third quarter. All assignments need to be completed and turned in this Thursday.
Teachers will be completing grades on Friday which is why there is no school for students this Friday.
We start our spring break on Monday, April 2nd. School reopens on Tuesday, April 10th. Due to spring break, we will not have a Sunday Connect Ed message next Sunday.
Save the date! The Pritchard Music Academy has arranged for the renowned Canadian Brass to perform at Quince Orchard High School on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 pm. They are donating a portion of the proceeds to the Lakelands’ music program. Please come out to enjoy an evening of truly fine entertainment and help Lakelands music department at the same time. Tickets are limited and available only online. The online address will be posted on our website tomorrow.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
3/18/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
The staff and I always appreciate the generosity of our PTSA. The PTSA Staff Appreciation Lunch this month was wonderful. Thank you everyone who contributed to it.
We are still taking our MSA tests. On Monday, 6th graders will take their second math test, 7 and 8 graders will take their math test on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will continue make-up testing until the 27th.
Dr. Starr’s next Spring Forum, which will take place on Thursday, at Magruder High School, will cover the topic of gifted education. Highlights from the first forum as well as additional information on upcoming forums, will be posted on the MCPS Superintendent’s Spring Forum website.
Tennis intramurals will begin on Tuesday, March 29th. You must sign up in the cafeteria in order to attend. This activity is for you if you want to learn how to play tennis or you want to practice your tennis skills. You may bring your own equipment or use the schools. Please contact Ms. Flynn in Room 356 if you have questions.
Attention all 8th grade students, the end of the year events are rapidly approaching! Don’t forget to get your permission slips and payment in for the dance or Six Flags to either Mrs. Sheron or Mrs. Gowetski by April 27th! Extra permission slips can be found in the main office or on the school website.
This week is the beginning of spring. The weather has already gotten warmer. Parents I need your help. PLEASE check your child’s clothing before they leave home. Many girls are wearing very, short shorts. We know this is the current style. However, we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feeling. But some shorts are too short for school. They cause a distraction from teaching and learning. Please work with us on this and check their clothing, from the front and the back, before they leave home. If they have to constantly pull them down to be appropriate, then they are inappropriate for school.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
3/11/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I want to thank the PTSA, students and staff who participated in the PTSA Basketball Night this past Friday. It was a great success.
I hope by now you have moved your clock forward for daylight savings time.
I would like to remind all students and parents that MSA testing begins this week. Sixth graders will take their reading tests on Monday and Tuesday; Seventh and eighth graders take their reading tests on Wednesday and Thursday. Sixth graders take their first math test on Friday. The complete testing schedule will be posted on our website this Monday. Students were given individual testing calendars to take home last Thursday. The MSA schedule is on blue paper.
In preparation for the tests, the evening before, please make any special arrangements about lunch or after school instruction, so the school day is not interrupted. Students should get at least eight hours of sleep the night before each test. They should also eat a good breakfast. All students need to be in school, no later than 7:50, to make it to their testing room on time.
Parents please encourage your child to do their best. These tests are considered, along with other data, when making decisions about classes for the next year.
Attention all 8th grade parents! Our end of the year events for 6 Flags and the 8th Grade Dance are rapidly approaching! Permission slips and payment are due to either Mrs. Gowetski or Mrs. Sheron by April 27th. Extra permission slips can be found in the main office or on the LPMS website. If you have any questions about the events please feel free to contact either Mrs. Gowetski or Mrs. Sheron.
Superintendent Joshua Starr’s first spring forum—devoted to the topic of English Language learners—will be held on Monday, March 12, at Kennedy High School. Additional information about the forums is included in the Connect Ed email. I will announce the other three dates and topics the Sunday before they are scheduled to occur.
The second forum, on gifted education, is scheduled for March 22 at Magruder High School. Dr. Starr is holding four forums this spring. These forums will provide parents, staff and students an opportunity to hear about the latest trends and research, find out what’s happening in our schools, and share their thoughts with other participants. The format of each meeting will be similar and will include a brief panel presentation followed by small-group discussions. All forums will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and childcare and interpretation services will be provided. The remaining two forums will be held on April 16th, at Seneca Valley High School and will focus on special education and the last forum will be at Walt Whitman High School on May 10th and it will focus on social and emotional learning. Additional information is available at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
3/4/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I want to thank every staff member and all students for a successful MSA pep rally on Friday. There are several people who put in extra time and effort to make the assembly a success. They are: Ms. Reed, Mr. Beidleman, Mrs. Riolo, Mrs. Textoris, Mrs. Filano, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Bowden and Mrs. Tsai. I also want to recognize a former student, Noah Pearlstein for preparing and providing the music for our talent show and our pep rally. Last but not least, I want to thank our PTSA president, Mrs. Skimmons, and the chairperson of the PTSA fundraising committee, Mrs. Vargas, for recognizing our Box Top Contest winners: Sophia Smondrowski, Julia Vargas and Adam Knapton.
Speaking of the PTSA, they are still conducting their direct appeal campaign. A flyer was sent home last Thursday. Please make checks out to Lakelands PTSA and remember no amount is too small.
Lakelands is extending congratulations to Adam Rusak, an 8th grader who has qualified to represent us at the state level of the National Geographic Bee competition on March 30th in Baltimore. Good luck Adam!
Attention students! It’s time to buy your yearbook! Our early bird special is $25! The yearbook will cost $35.00 after spring break. Turn in all yearbook order forms to the main office. You must order your yearbook in advance, so make sure you order your yearbook this month!
Get ready for the PTSA LPMS Basketball Night, this Friday, March 9th. The doors open at 5:30. This should be a night of fun, with all proceeds benefitting the City of Gaithersburg's Delores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund.
Parents this is a reminder that MSAs, the Maryland School Assessments, testing begins on Monday, March 12 and ends on Wednesday, March 28. Please make every effort to have your child in school, on time, during MSA tests.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
2/26/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday, Connect Ed message.
I have to start by thanking our PTSA for a wonderful Variety Show last Thursday. It is estimated that over 600 people attended. The days of preparation really paid off. I also want to give a shout out to all of the students who performed. You made us proud of you. Good job!
Now for the upcoming week:
It is not too late to participate in our Box Tops Contest! The Box Tops Contest ends on Tuesday. All forms should be returned to the main office. The top 3 winners will be announced at the end of the school day this Friday, March 2nd.
Also, this Friday is an Early Release Day for students. School will end at 12:10. Please plan to be here no later than 12:15 to pick up your child.
The Silver Spring Ice Rink is offering an hour of free skating and skates until March 8, 2012, to all students who made the honor roll last quarter. Students will need to present a copy of their report card and have a student picture id. More information is available on their website which is listed on the Connect Ed email. (www.silverspringiceskating.com).
Soccer Try Outs will begin March 14th. All interested 7th & 8th grade students should pick up an information packet from the P.E. bulletin board! You must also have a current Health Form on file in the Health Room.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
2/19/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I want to start by congratulating Coach James Reed and our boys basketball team and managers for an undefeated season. This was not easy. We recognize the amount of dedication and team work that was necessary to have a successful season. Congratulations Coach Reed and our boys basketball team!
Parents we need your help. Many people are letting children out of cars on the street behind the school, near the bus loop or on Main Street. This is a dangerous practice. We don't want any student to get injured. Please drop students off in front of the school. It will take a few more minutes but I believe the safety of our children is worth it.
This is a reminder that school is closed tomorrow in honor of President’s Day.
The PTSA Coffee House Variety show is this Thursday evening. The final rehearsal will be after school on Wednesday. All performers must come prepared to perform their entire act. Potomac Pizza will be selling pizza, subs, salads, hotdogs and drinks and from 5:30-8:00pm. The show starts promptly at 6. We hope everyone will come out and support this show Thursday evening.
Soccer try outs will begin March 14th. All interested 7th and 8th grade students should pick up an information packet from the P.E. bulletin board! Also, all students must have a current health form on file, in the health room, in order to try out. I repeat, all students must have a current health form, on file in the health room, in order to try out.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
2/12/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I would like to take a moment to recognize one of our 6th graders, Christina Luke, for winning first place in a short story contest. In May the sponsors are hosting a reception to honor Christina. Congratulations Christina Luke!
Valentine’s Day is a day when people show that special someone they care. This year at Lakelands, we want to share love with people in need. Tomorrow and Valentine’s Day you can donate pasta to the 7th grade’s “That’s Amore” Pasta Drive to help the homeless. Please bring in new un-cooked pasta to Ms. In, Ms. Raman, Ms. LaRue, or Ms. Waldman’s rooms.
Auditions for the spring musical, “Once On This Island, Jr.” are this week! You don’t have to be a member of the drama club to tryout. No one will be turned down for being in the ensemble, however you must come to the auditions. Auditions are by appointment only. See Ms. Bowden to get your appointment. Appointments last 15 minutes and are between 3:00 to 4:45. If you ride the activity bus, please get an appointment before 4:00. Dance auditions will be this Tuesday. Vocal and acting auditions are this Wednesday and Thursday.
Basketball night is coming! Registration forms and information for the March 9th PTSA Basketball Night is in the main office. Teams can register during lunch thru Wednesday. There is a charge to participate. The final payment is due on February 15th.
Save the date! Our PTSA is sponsoring a Variety Show on February 23rd. Please plan to come out and support this event.
It’s that time of year to purchase your yearbook! Take advantage of our early bird special, and spend only $25 for the yearbook! The price goes up after spring break to $35! Please turn in all yearbook order forms to the main office. You must order your yearbook in advance, so make sure you order your yearbook ASAP!
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
2/5/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Report cards went home last week. We did not hold any back. If you did not get your child’s report card please contact the counseling office for one.
This Wednesday, registration forms for the March 9th PTSA Basketball Night will be in the main office. Teams can register during lunch from February 10 thru the 15th. There is a charge to participate. The final payment is due on February 15th.
The PTSA and SGA dance is this Thursday, in the Cafeteria. The dance is free however we are selling snacks. The dance will be over at 4:00. We are asking all parents to be at the school no later than 4:15. Please arrange to have a ride home prior to coming to the dance. We will also have activity buses on Thursday.
This is a reminder that if you are planning to participate in the PTSA Variety Show scheduled for February 23rd, you MUST be registered with the PTSA. You cannot participate if you have not registered.
Also the ground hog did see his shadow, so we may see some winter weather. This is a good time to make plans with your child should we have an early release or a delayed opening. If you wake up to winter weather, please check with a news source before sending your child to school.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening!
2/3/12
Dear Parents,
MSA testing is right around the corner in March! State testing can be a stressful time for both students and staff. In order to make the stress of testing a little easier, we are going to be implementing grade level raffle prizes each day of MSA during lunch. Students who are present for testing, stay on task, do their best, and complete their test will receive a raffle ticket. We are then going to be raffling off a variety of prizes for students during their grade level lunch periods each day.
We are currently in the process of collecting prizes for the raffle and we need your help! We are looking for donations for our raffle prizes. The prizes can be anything that a middle school child would enjoy, from a bag of candy to an itunes gift card to movie tickets! If you are interested in donating a raffle prize please contact your child’s grade level team leader in order to let them know what you would like to donate and when you can bring it in. We need all donations by March 1st.
1/29/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Registration forms for the PTSA Variety Show are in the office. Each participant in an act needs their parent’s signature of approval. Don’t forget to sign up during lunch tomorrow. All acts should plan to do a preview on Thursday afterschool. If you will be using music please bring a CD of your music with you.
On Tuesday evening we are having our Incoming 6th Grade Parent’s meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria.
Wednesday report cards are distributed. Wednesday after school our girls basketball team plays against Shady Grove while the boys travel.
Eighth grade parents please stay close to the phone for additional announcements about assessments and End of the Year activities.
This concludes the announcements. Have a nice day.
1/27/12
Dear Parents,
MSA testing is right around the corner in March! State testing can be a stressful time for both students and staff. In order to make the stress of testing a little easier, we are going to be implementing grade level raffle prizes each day of MSA during lunch. Students who are present for testing, stay on task, do their best, and complete their test will receive a raffle ticket. We are then going to be raffling off a variety of prizes for students during their grade level lunch periods each day.
We are currently in the process of collecting prizes for the raffle and we need your help! We are looking for donations for our raffle prizes. The prizes can be anything that a middle school child would enjoy, from a bag of candy to an itunes gift card to movie tickets! If you are interested in donating a raffle prize please contact your child’s grade level team leader in order to let them know what you would like to donate and when you can bring it in. We need all donations by March 1st.
Grade level Team Leaders:
6th: Karen Boyd, Katie Filano
7th: Charlie Wang, Stefanie Draisen
8th: Stephanie Sheron, Kelly Gowetski
1/22/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Tomorrow is a grading and reporting day for teachers. Therefore school is closed Monday for students.
We are selling Mr. Bittner's bracelets during lunches this week. The bracelets are $2.00 each. We will only accept cash. All proceeds from the sell will be given to cancer research.
Tuesday is the first day of the second semester and the third quarter.
At 3:00 Tuesday our boys basketball team plays against Ridgeview Middle School. The girls will travel.
Anyone interested in being in the cast or on the crew of the spring musical, Once On This Island, Jr., please come to the read-throughs after school, on Tuesday and Thursday. You will have a chance to read through the script and get acquainted with the music. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Contact Ms. Bowden if you are interested in being a dancer in the show.
On Wednesday the 6th grade B Team will go to Skycroft for the start of Outdoor Education. They will return Friday.
Attention 8th graders, Northwest High School is having an Incoming 9th grade meeting, Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.
Our PTSA is sponsoring a restaurant night at the Chick-fil-a in Germantown on Thursday, from 5 – 8 pm. You just need to mention Lakelands Park and we get some of the proceeds for the evening. You must go inside to order. The drive-thru is not included.
Our PTSA is sponsoring our Annual Talent Show again this year. The show will be on February 23rd. However, everyone interested in performing in the show, must complete a registration form. The registration forms will be available during all three lunches on Monday, January 30th. Acts will preview on Thursday, February, 2nd. We will need lots of volunteers in order for the show to be successful. Volunteers can sign-up on the PTSA website.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
1/15/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
I want to thank our PTSA for a delicious soup and salad staff lunch last week. We really appreciate your generosity.
School is closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
School will open on time Tuesday. We will have exams 3 and 7. All students need to be in class and ready to work at 7:55 am.
Tuesday our PTSA will be selling spirit wear during all lunches. They have sweats and pajamas for any 6th grader interested in getting them for Outdoor Ed.
On Tuesday we will also be selling Mr. Bittner's bracelets. The bracelets are $2.00 each. We will only accept cash for the bracelets. All proceeds from the sell will be given to cancer research. Bracelets will be sold during all three lunches.
Tuesday evening we are continuing the Happy Campus Program. The pick-up is between 5:00-6:00 in front of the gynmasium.
On Wednesday Team A from 6th grade will go to Skycroft for the start of Outdoor Education.
Wednesday is also the 4th period exam.
Thursday and Friday are make-up exam days.
The first semester ends on Friday.
Friday 6th grade Team A will return from Outdoor Ed.
Please note that school is closed for students on Monday January 23rd.
This concludes the announcements. Thank you for listening.
1/5/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon. I apologize for calling you on a Thursday night. I want you to know that the Celebration of Life that was planned by Mr. Matt Bittner's family, for this Saturday, at Quince Orchard High School, has been canceled.
I am submitting a request to have our gymnasium named after Mr. Bittner. When the request is granted, we will send you information about the dedication ceremony.
Thank you for listening. Good night.
1/1/12
Good evening. This is Mrs. Higdon with our regular Sunday Connect Ed message.
Happy New Year! The staff and I hope 2012 is a great year for you and your family. If it is anything like the month of January, it will be very busy.
Even though today did not feel like it, it is the winter time. Please take a moment to discuss plans for your child should school be delayed in opening, closed early or closed all together due to winter weather.
This is a reminder that we do not have school tomorrow in observance of New Year's Day. School will open on time on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Tuesday afternoon our boys basketball team plays Montgomery Village Middle School at home and the girls travel.
Wednesday night is our information night for parents of students invited to participate in our Extended Day after school program. The meeting starts at 6:00, in the cafeteria.
On Saturday, January 7th, Mr. Bittner's family is planning a Celebration of Life, at Quince Orchard High School, in the auditorium, from 1:00 - 2:30. This event is open to the public. This is a time for students to share inspiring and humorous stories about Mr. Bittner. Please contact our assistant principal, Ms. Carrie Reed, if you would like to be included on the program.
Parents please be aware that mid-term exams are starting soon. Wednesday, January 11th is an exam review day for all students taking county exams. This is also an Open House day for parents. You are welcome to come to Lakelands and visit any of your child's classes. Our new visitor ID system is in place. Please make sure you bring a picture ID when you check-in in the main office. Exams begin Thursday, January 12th.
This concludes the announcements. Have a good evening.
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