To be eligible for Christmas for Kids’ assistance, applicants must complete 4 hours of approved sessions. The LCMS Open House on Aug. 5, 2014, has been approved for 1 hour of Christmas For Kids credit. PTSO meetings, Conferences, ILP Trainings, Wellness Night, etc. are also EACH approved for one hour credit.

Welcome to LCMS New Staff 7 th Grade Teacher: Ms. Farrell 8 th grade teacher: Mr. Rueter Guidance Counselor: Ms. Hayes Head Girls’ BB Coach: Mr. Eric Wring Cafeteria Manager: Cecilia Tabor Instructional Assistant:

THANKS For coming tonight For your support and encouragement of our staff, school, and most importantly, your child

O-Zone Annie Mae Kingston

Infinite Campus (IC) Dianne Stallion

Title I and RtI Teresa Alsobrook Title I Compact and Policy reviewed Aug 12 at 5 PM You may request qualifications of teacher Money is used to fund an extra teacher Parent Involvement improvement RtI Information in student agenda and on our website

School Counselor Terrin Hayes Help interpreting test data Scheduling conferences Health records ILP (info in agenda & on website) Requirements to walk at 8 th grade graduation ALL records in permanent folder (6 th grade physical, current immunization certificate, birth certificate, SS Card, etc.) ALL fees paid (library fines, lunch charges, textbook damages, etc.)

Kynect Julie Ball

PTSO

Principal Meetings Lisa Huddleston’s personal cell phone number is Lisa Huddleston’s address is Call, text, or anytime Teachers will schedule conferences at ANY time

LCMS Student AGENDA HW Tracking Goal Tracking HALL PASS LIST SCHEDULE & OTHER INFO ON PAGE 27 SIGN AND RETURN pages Important Information SCHOOL BUS NOTE GUIDELINES Emergency Procedures, Invitations, TITLE I, Report Card & Midterm Progress Report Dates Goal Parties, Award Assemblies, Field Trips, etc. info School/District/Bus Rules & consequences Testing Info and dates, Clubs, Locker Info Attendance, Cell Phone, Dress Code, etc. Info ILP, IC, Walking at Grad, EC participation reqs, etc. Tips for success and Parent Involvement Information from this PowerPoint Resource Information (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, ELA, Math, etc.)

LCMS Website, Facebook, Twitter, IC Parent Portal Chalked full of information Let us know if there’s a question that you have that is not answered there.

TENTATIVE Award Ceremonies Quarterly Awards Assemblies (ALL family members invited) November 20 at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym Feb. 5 at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym April 22 at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym May 15 at 9 AM for seventh graders and 10 AM for eighth graders with 8 th grade graduation – ALL in LCMS gym

Quarterly Reward Parties Quarterly PTSO-Sponsored Goal Parties: 6 th, 7 th, &/or 8 th periods STUDENT MUST CHECK LIST AND LET US KNOW IF ERRORS 6 th period: 98% or higher attendance for the quarter (12:23-1:12) 7 th period: No grades below C on the quarter’s report card (1:16-2:01) 8 th period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the quarter (2:05-2:50) Quarter 1: Friday, November 8 Quarter 2: Friday, Jan. 31 Quarter 3: Friday, April 11 Quarter 4: Will be held on Monday, May 12 at different times

Goal Parties Monday, May 12: PTSO Sponsored Party for multiple student accomplishments STUDENT MUST CHECK LIST AND LET US KNOW IF ERRORS 1 st period: 98% or higher attendance for the 4 th quarter 2 nd period: No grades below C on the 4 th quarter’s report 3 rd period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the 4 th quarter 4 th period: YEAR-LONG Goals, HW, and data completed in STUDENT AGENDA 5 th and 6 th periods: OUTSTANDING effort on the K-PREP and EXPLORE tests 7 th and 8 th periods: Student had at least one PARENT REVIEW the ILP

Year-Long Goal Attainment Reward Field Trip YEARLY PTSO-Sponsored Field Trip for Students Meeting ALL goals for the ENTIRE School Year STUDENT MUST CHECK LIST AND LET US KNOW IF ERRORS Tuesday, May 13 to a student-chosen destination

School Information 6 th period FAQ (lunch, conferences, etc.) Turn in paperwork tonight or first day of class BOTH guardian and student: Sign AGENDA pages 25 AND 26 Parent drop-off and pick up Keep forms updated Call school for IC Self-Update One Call

School Information (cont’d) Agenda (HW, goals, data, HALL PASS, replacement, etc.) Conferences Tutoring (Ozone, request, AM, Lunch, etc.) School Calendar (report cards, etc.) 3 days for attendance excuses STUDENT MUST TURN IN TO OFFICE Picture ID

School Info (cont’d) Bus notes and calls Cell phone Dress code $30 school fee and policies ONLY THOSE WITH FULL PAID LUNCH Parent Emergency Procedures School Website IC portal, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

School Info (cont’d) TENTATIVE Testing EXPLORE is Sept 17 K-PREP is April 28 - May 15 Please no plans prior to JUNE 10 Educational Enhancement 2 weeks notice & EDUCATIONAL One page hand written report upon return Make Up Work turned in prior

FORMS We’d LIKE tonight if possible CEP HIP IC Request Form Pages (EACH signed by PARENT and STUDENT) If returning student in Livingston County, CENSUS VERIFICATION FORM (corrected and signed) If NEW student, Registration Forms

On Dismisal: 8 th Grade Families Visit ALL Booths in gym Walk schedule from 6:30-finished Return to unvisited booths Meet individually with any needed teachers

On Dismisal: 7 th Grade Families Dismiss to 1 st period Announcements will advise when to change classes. When finished walking schedule, return to gym to visit ALL booths When finished with booths, if needed, meet individually with teachers

THANKS For coming tonight For your support and encouragement of our staff, school, and most importantly, your child