Principal's Weekly Message, 9-19-24
LRMS Families,
It was great to see many of you at Open House earlier this week. Thanks for attending and supporting your students and our staff. We want to partner with you now and throughout the 2024-25 school year.
Tomorrow, 9/20 is a Teacher Workday, so this Weekly Message is a day early:
1. Next week is a five-day week of school. Quarter 1 Interim Reports go home next Friday.
2. Events next week:
- Saturday, 9/21 - Dia de Oakwood at the NC Museum of Art (details in #4 below)
- Wednesday, 9/25, 3:15 - Future Cities Club
- Wednesday, 9/25, 4:30-5:45 - Pre-game Football Tailgate at Leesville High
- Wednesday, 9/25, 6pm - Wednesday Night Lights! Football vs. Pine Hollow (hosted at Leesville High, LRMS is the AWAY team)
- Thursday, 9/26, 4pm - Girls Soccer/Volleyball AWAY, @ Pine Hollow
- Thursday, 9/26, 5-8pm - Spirit Night - Chick-Fil-A, Brier Creek Parkway Location
- Thursday, 9/26, 6:30pm - National Junior Honor Society Inductions (by invitation only)
- Friday, 9/27, 8:30am - LIONS Awards #1 (by invitation only)
3. Volunteer Registration Reminder from WCPSS:
• Log into your MyVolunteer account at https://myvolunteer.com/wcpss/volunteer/renew-account
• Verify and update any contact information, if needed.
• Change or add new schools, if needed.
To end your volunteer status, follow the same process and select “Deactivate your account.”
Your continued involvement and support are invaluable to us, and we appreciate your prompt attention to this renewal process.
If you have any questions about your MyVolunteer account, you may contact the CRC helpdesk at 877-272-0266.
4. Some of our seventh grade Art and Spanish students have enjoyed learning about Dia de Los Muertos with artist, Peter Marin this week. Here is a great opportunity for anyone interested to learn more this Saturday, 9/21 at the North Carolina Museum of Art:
Dia de Oakwood - Community Flower Making
5. 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. 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
