Greetings Lions!

We are two weeks into the school year, and I hope all students and families are finding their "rhythms" as we move deeper into the first quarter.  Here are the weekly updates:

1.  Next week is a five-day week of school.

2.  Events next week:

• Monday, 9/9, 5-9pm - Goodberry's Spirit Night (at Leesville Towne Center)
• Wednesday, 9/11, 3:15 - Future City Club
• Wednesday, 9/11, 5:15pm - Fall Sports Teams Parent Meeting

3.  Open House for all parents/guardians is Tuesday evening, September 17.  This will also be the opening General PTSA Meeting and an opportunity to join, volunteer and purchase LRMS gear.  Families will also be able to meet teachers and rotate through their student's six classrooms.  Here are the key timeframes:

• 5:30pm - Welcome and Introductions from School and PTSA Leadership (in the gym)
• 6:15-7:20pm - Parents Visit all Six Classrooms/Teachers (schedule will be provided)
• 7:30pm - Advanced Learning and AIG Meeting (optional) in Media Center

4.  Here are two quick notes about Advanced Learning and AIG from Mrs. Maley:

• If you are interested in nominating your child for AIG fall testing, please complete the following nomination form before October 1st: https://forms.gle/qPjHdFoPRo2ddhiXA

• For more information related to any of our advanced learning services at Leesville, please visit Mrs. Maley's AIG website: https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/aigleesvilleroadmiddle23-24?usp=sharing
   
   
   
  You can also email her: jmaley@wcpss.net.
   

5.  Request from Leesville Elementary Administration:

6.  Media Center updates from Ms. Bussell:

7.  We certainly appreciate our volunteers and value all you do to support our staff and ultimately, our students.  This is your reminder to renew your volunteer status with Wake County Schools if you have not already done so.  We would hate to not be able to include you as a chaperone at various trips and events, so please register this week!  Here is the message with details.

8.  PTSA Updates:

September 17 - General PTA Meeting/Open House September 17 - October 6 - Fall Giving Campaign

Join the PTA

Please join the PTSA for the 2024-2025 school year.  Memberships can be purchased here. Digital payment and registration is preferred, but paper forms for cash and check payments are available in the front office.     A Parent Flyer was sent home with students last week that details all important PTSA information for the year. Email lrms.ptsa.info@gmail.com for any PTSA related questions you may have.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a 6th-grade parent (or parents) to serve as Chairperson and for lots of volunteers for the upcoming 6th Grade Social!  The event is Friday, October 4th, and much of the planning has been done already. Contact lrms.ptsa.info@gmail.com if you're interested!   We are also looking for a Chairperson and volunteers for the upcoming Book Fair. The event is scheduled for Nov 18-22. The Chair will work with our Library Media Coordinator, Ms. Bussell, to make this event a success.    Interested in other ways to volunteer? Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form so we can connect with you!

Spirit Wear

Order Spirit Wear via our online store.   Please note, WE ARE NO LONGER SELLING AGENDAS. They are no longer a requirement for students, but those who find an agenda/planner helpful are welcome to purchase one from anywhere to use.

Sponsorships

Are you part of the LIONS community and own or know of a business that would like to support our PTSA? We are currently seeking Corporate Sponsors for the 24/25 school year. Your contribution can make a huge difference in enhancing the educational environment for our students. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to us at LRMSPTSASPONSORSHIP@gmail.com   Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our LRMS Lions PTSA

Stock the Staff Lounge

Our teachers and staff have been working hard to get our school ready for your students. You can help fuel them through the fall with refreshments and treats in the staff lounge. Check out the Amazon Wishlist to have coffee and snacks sent directly to the school. Similar items from any store can be brought to the front office as well.

Welcome Back Breakfast

We welcomed our teachers back with a staff breakfast on August 21.

The LRMS PTSA relies on the generous donations from our local business community to fund events and programs throughout the year. Please support these businesses and thank them in-person or via their social media accounts.  Our LRMS 2023-2024 Sponsors:   GOLD Jack Rabbit Signs Gladwell Orthodontics  Carolina Braces Salt & Lime Cabo Grille SILVER Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry Brier Creek Orthodontics Champion Orthodontics  Duck Donuts  BRONZE Wells Family Dental Group  Peck’s Taekwondo Manchesters Grille Campbell Orthodontics

Board Advisory Council Meeting Updates

The Board Advisory Council for District 7 met this Wednesday, September 4th at Alston Ridge Elementary School in Cary. Paula DeLucca, Senior Director of Child Nutrition Services, was the guest speaker and provided an overview of the WCPSS school meal program.

Also at the meeting:

· Rachel Jordan, PTA President at Alston Ridge Elementary School, was elected as the new District 7 BAC Chair.

· Beth Rossen, former BAC Chair, was elected as the new District 7 BAC Secretary.

· Chris Heagarty, District 7 School Board Representative and Chair, provided Board updates.

For more information about the meeting, please contact your BAC Parent Representative, Sarah Straud, at sarah.straud@live.com.

If you’d like more information about the WCPSS school meal program, please visit https://www.wcpss.net/school-meals.

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Have a great weekend,
Chris Cox, Principal