LRMS Families,
This marks the mid-point of the 2024-25 school year. Report cards for the second quarter and first semester will go home 1/28. Here are your weekly updates:
1. We celebrate *Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this weekend. Students return to campus Wednesday, 1/22 for a three-day week of school.
*Here are some resources from the National Education Association if you would like to extend your student's learning on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Events next week:
- Wednesday, 1/22, 4pm - Basketball HOME, vs. Martin Middle (girls play first)
- Thursday, 1/23, 3pm - Environmental Club
- Thursday, 1/23, 4pm - Basketball HOME, vs. Pine Hollow (boys play first)
- Friday, 1/24, 8:30am - LIONS Breakfast #4 (by invitation only)
3. If you haven't already, please take a few minutes and fill out our LRMS mid-year family survey. This data helps our Leadership Team consider your ideas and perspectives as we partner together to serve all 800 students at our school. Thanks!
4. For current 8th graders going to Leesville Road High School next year, here are some upcoming opportunities:
- Leesville Road High School Open House, 2/13 - Here's the flyer with details.
- LRHS Career Academy
5. Save the date for Lions Madness, Friday, February 21! This will be a charity event and an evening of fun in the LRMS gym. Our Healthful Living Department and LMAC Boosters will be hosting a staff-student basketball game, three-point contest, raffle and other contests! Pizza and snacks will be sold in the cafeteria. Proceeds will go to LMAC and the American Heart Association. We hope to pack the gym and see you there!
6. Looking ahead, our Spirit Week for National School Counseling Week is the first week in February. Celebrate the work of our Student Services Team each day from 2/3 - 2/7. Here is the flyer.
7. PTSA Updates:
WINTER DANCE - Tickets on sale now!
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Tickets are on sale now for the January 31 event. The dance is open to all grade levels. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://lrmsptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1150393 or via CASH-only sales in the stairwell on the mornings on Tues, Jan 28, Wednesday, Jan 29 and Thursday, Jan 30. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Volunteers are necessary to make this a successful event. We thank you in advance for your support: https://signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA9AA29A7FD0-54219887-lrms#/
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25/26 PTSA Board Recruitment |
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We know it's hard to imagine but it's about time to start recruiting for next year's board. We will have many vacancies as several volunteers will be heading to the high school next year. If you are interested, please reach out to: lrms.ptsa.info@gmail.com Open Board positions include: President, Secretary, Communications VP, Activities VP, Hospitality VP and Fundraising VP.
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Donations needed for 6th grade field trip |
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The sixth grade has an upcoming field trip to UNC's Morehead Planetarium. We are looking for donations to ensure all 6th graders are able to attend. Click here to donate now.
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Our LRMS 2024-2025 Sponsors: 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. GOLD
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Enjoy the long weekend,
Chris Cox, Principal
