Principal's Weekly Message, 9-13-24
Greetings LRMS Families,
I hope you and your students have enjoyed the first few weeks! We hope to see all of you at Open House this Tuesday evening. Here are some weekly updates:
1. Next week is a four-day week for students. Friday, 9/20 is a Teacher Workday.
2. Events next week:
- Tuesday, 9/17, 3pm - Running Club (Meet Coach Dziengel at outside courts)
- Tuesday, 9/17 - LRMS Open House
- 5:30pm - Welcome and General PTSA Meeting
- 6:15-7:20pm - Classroom Visits
- 7:30pm - Optional AIG Meeting (Media Center)
- Wednesday, 9/18 - School Picture Day
- Wednesday, 9/18, 3:15pm - Art Portfolio Club
- Wednesday, 9/18, 4pm - Girls Soccer, Volleyball AWAY, @ Martin Middle
- Thursday, 9/19, 3pm - Environmental Club
- Thursday, 9/19, 4pm - Football AWAY, @ Martin Middle
- *** Save-the-date: Wednesday, 9/25 - LRMS Football vs. Pine Hollow (6pm) at the Leesville High School Stadium with Pre-game Tailgate from 4:30-5:45pm (more details to come!)
3. If your student has not yet provided you with his or her schedule for Open House classroom visits on Tuesday, you can use this template. (Make a copy of the Google Doc and ask your student to fill in their classes under the appropriate grade level column.)
4. From September 15-October 15, we have joined our District in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. We have been highlighting the contributions of famous Hispanic Americans on our LRMS News each morning. You can check out the Hispanic Heritage Month Website for more information.
Additionally, here are a couple opportunities to celebrate in Raleigh this weekend:
Sunday, September 15, 2024:
Cultural Experience at the City of Raleigh Museum -- Boleros y Libros
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | City of Raleigh Museum
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
5. Unfortunately, we have had a couple reports of "doxing" among a few of our students and families recently. If you're not familiar with this term, here's a quick note from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology:
Doxing is the act of searching for people’s personal information over the internet. The term comes from “document tracing,” which involves collecting documents belonging to a person or company to learn more about them.
I'll also include this article from the NCDIT on how to protect your family. If you are allowing your students to access social media, please ensure they are proceeding cautiously and not engaging with strangers or unfamiliar contacts.
6. PTSA Updates:
Important Upcoming Dates |
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Don't forget to join the PTSA! |
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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.
Email lrms.ptsa.info@gmail.com for any PTSA related questions you may have.
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Volunteers Needed |
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We are 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!
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Spirit Wear Restocked |
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Order Spirit Wear via our online store. We will be restocked this week and ready for Open House next week. Questions? Email lrmspiritwear@gmail.com
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.
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Sponsorships |
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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
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Stock the Staff Lounge |
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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. |
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Lacrosse! |
From Coach Haymore:
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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 2024-2025 Sponsors:
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Have a great weekend,
Chris Cox, Principal
