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Principal's Weekly Message, 11-22-24

Greetings LRMS Families,

I hope all have enjoyed the week!  There will not be a Weekly Message next week as all students and staff will be on Thanksgiving Break.

 

1.  Next week is a two-day school week for students.  The Thanksgiving Break starts Wednesday, 11/27.  Students return to school on Monday, 12/2.

 

 

2.  Events for the next two weeks:

  • Monday, 12/2, 3pm - Orchestra Club
  • Wednesday, 12/4, 3:15pm - Art Portfolio Club
  • Wednesday, 12/4, 7pm - Dance Concert #1 (LRHS Auditorium)
  • Thursday, 12/5, 3pm - Environmental Club
  • Thursday, 12/5, 4pm - Dance Concert for Sixth Grade (LRHS Auditorium)
  • Thursday, 12/5, 7pm - Dance Concert #2 (LRHS Auditorium)

 

 

3.  'Tis the season for giving.  Here's a note from our Social Worker, Mrs. Gildhaus about Angel Tree:

 
IT’S ANGEL TREE HOLIDAY TIME!
IF YOU ARE ABLE TO GIVE TO A CHILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, PLEASE PICK UP AN ANGEL IN THE FRONT OFFICE.
 
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
 
- PICK AN ANGEL FROM THE TREE
 
- WRITE YOUR NAME, NUMBER & EMAIL ON THE
CLIPBOARD ALONG WITH YOUR ANGEL #
 
- THE CHILD’S WISHLIST IS ON THE BACK OF THE ANGEL
 
- THIS IS A “WISH LIST” – SO NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS TO
BE PURCHASED
 
- WRAP GIFTS IF POSSIBLE AND LABEL EVERYTHING
WITH YOUR ANGEL #
 
- PLEASE HAVE THE GIFTS TO MS.GILDHAUS BY FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 13TH OR AT THE LATEST MONDAY,
DECEMBER 16TH BY THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
 
- QUESTIONS -  EMAIL:SGILDHAUS@WCPSS.NET
 
 
WE ARE ALSO TAKING DONATIONS OF GIFT CARDS TO WALMART AND TARGET.
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ATTENTION, AND
GRATITUDE IN HELPING OUR STUDENTS TO HAVE A
WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON!
 
 
 
4. Updates for 8th Grade Families for the trip to Washington DC:
 
 
The Washington D.C. parent meeting will be held Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 in the Media Center.
 
Please purchase 8th grade t-shirts!  We would like every student going on the DC trip to have one.  The are $12 and available at School Cash Online on the LRMS website.
 
3rd payment of $90.00 is due Friday, January 17, 2025.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Ricciuti or Mr. Russell.  Thanks!
 
 
 
 
 
5.  Here's a note from Lifetouch about your student's school photos:
 
Photos by Lifetouch are available and there's still time to view them! Simply click on the link below and follow the steps from our school's landing page. You'll enter your student's name and grade when you log in. If you have questions, you can contact Lifetouch at 877-791-1676 or email bwarea@lifetouch.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.  Wake County Schools is now instituting the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System.  This is a system that allows students to confidentially report safety concerns through a mobile website or telephone hotline.  Here is the SSA Introductory Letter and FAQ's.  Please note that your students will be learning more about this reporting system during LIONS Time after Thanksgiving.
 
 
 
 
 
7. Here are two updates from AIG Teacher, Mrs. Maley:
 
All Differentiated Education Plans (DEPs) for currently identified students were sent home with Quarter 1 report cards. If you would like to nominate your child for AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) testing for the upcoming Spring, please complete the nomination form by December 20th: https://forms.gle/dmyULh18oZbwryBw6
  1. AIG Pull-Out Schedule:
    For your reference, here is the AIG pull-out calendar for November:
    AIG Pull-Out Calendar - November
     
  2. Spelling Bee Information:
    All ELA teachers will be hosting classroom Spelling Bees in December. The winners from each class will move on to participate in our school-wide Spelling Bee on January 14th. I sent home study lists last Friday to help your child prepare.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to me at jmaley@wcpss.net.
 
 
 
 
8.  Finally, a huge congratulations goes to Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher, Matthew Russell.  Mr. Russell was voted by his colleagues as Leesville Middle's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year!  He will now move to the County competition.  Wake County will name its Teacher of the Year at a ceremony on May 1.  Congrats and good luck to Mr. Russell!
 
 
 
 
 
Have a great weekend and a great Thanksgiving!
Chris Cox, Principal