lakeridge middle
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Newsletter
May 2012
Superintendent Craig Spencer’s Message
State assessments are one way that our kids can show what they know. Using the Measurement of Student Progress, High School Proficiency Exams and End-of-Course Exams, progress towards standards will be measured for students in grades 3-12. Using results of these assessments along with graduation data, our schools now have a snapshot of student proficiency in language arts, math, and science through the Washington Achievement Index.
The index presents a clear picture of how schools perform in five key outcomes, improvement over time, comparison to schools of similar demographics, and progress toward closing achievement gaps. Because the new achievement index is easier to understand than the federal No Child Left Behind Act’s calculations for Adequate Yearly Progress, this new way of looking at student achievement and school performance data is now available on our Web site along with more information about the index. We are proud of the academic progress our students are making and the effort of staff to ensure success for all students.
Finish Strong
Encourage your child to "finish strong" as this year of academic challenges comes to an end. Your child will be prepared to "begin strong" in September 2012. And remind your child, this quarter’s grades will determine athletic eligibility in September.
5th Grade Parent Night
On Tuesday, May 22, we will host our 5th Grade Parent Night. This special time is for parents and 5th grade students to receive information about middle school.
5:30 - 6:00 pm Visit informally with PTO Officers and Staff Members
6:00 pm Opening Comments
6:10 - 7:15 pm Rotation through four stations of information:
- Administrators and the Lakeridge Vision – Emotionally Safe, Socially Civil, and Academically Productive
- Encore Team – Band, Integrated Performing Arts, Art, Fitness, Computers
- Sixth Grade Team – Family Access and 6th Grade Academic Life
- Counselors – Middle School Schedule, Course Registration, Life in the Middle
Spirit Week Dress-up Days
Spirit Week will be June 4 to June 8. The theme for each day is as follows:
Monday Class Colors Day
6th - black/blue
7th - black/green
8th - black/purple
Tuesday Skittles/Rainbow Day
Wednesday 8th Graders wear their future high school colors
6th and 7th Graders at LMS Blue and White Day
Thursday Steve Earle Day
Friday Sumner Fun Day
Hold the Balloons…Send Flowers
Parents often times desire to have balloons delivered to their child to celebrate a successful year. The balloons can create problems with our security system and/or typically end up being popped. Balloons will remain in the Front Office. A successful choice would be to send a small little (hint…small, little) bunch of flowers. Your student can carry them and think kind thoughts of you all day long. The flowers will not fly away or be popped.
Grade 8 End of the Year Information
Your child was provided with a letter providing the details to the end of the school year last week. A traditional highlight is the all district 8th grade celebration trip to Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center. Our friendly PTO once again will be sponsoring our students. They want to make certain that every 8th grader is able to join in the celebration regardless of financial ability. Copies of the letter are available in the Front Office.
From the Library – Overdue Books
Please remind your student to return any overdue books to our library. Overdue notices are available on Family Access. Students moving to the high school will need to pay their fines.
FREE Summer Lunch Program offered in Sumner and Bonney Lake
Kids, ages 18 and younger, can have a free meal while school is out with the Summer Lunch program, this year at two locations. (No application required.)
Monday through Friday
June 27 - August 24, 2012 (closed July 4)
Daffodil Valley Elementary Cafeteria
1509 Valley Avenue in Sumner
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Liberty Ridge Elementary Cafeteria
12202 209th Avenue Court East in Bonney Lake
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more information call the Sumner School District Child Nutrition Services Department at 253.891.6450.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll-free (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Important Events You Need to Know
- May 22
5th Grade Parent Night
See Article
- May 25
Snow Make-up Day
Yes School
- May 28
Memorial Day
No School
- May 29
Snow Make-up Day
Yes School
- June 4 – 8
Spirit Week
See Article
- June 5
Integrated Performing Arts and Art Show
7:00 – 8:00 pm at LMS
- June 7
Band Concert
7:00 – 8:00 pm at LMS
- June 8
Dance
2:30 – 5:00 pm
- June 11
Choir Concert and Art Show
7:00 – 8:00 pm at LMS
- June 18
Bullwinkles’s Family Fun for District 8th Graders
All Day
- June 21
Last Day Early Dismissal
10:25 am
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