The Leopard's Tale - October 8, 2020

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:07pm

LKMS Important Dates and News

Mark your Calendars!
 
October 14             9:00 AM MAP Testing (Math)
October 16             3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
November 3           Election Day  – Schools and Offices Closed
November 6           3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
November 16-20    American Education Week

View our full calendar for LKMS News

MAP Testing

Virtual MAP Reading went exceptionally smoothly; thank you for your participation. Math MAP is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th. A reminder that middle school students enrolled in High School Math courses (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, or Statistics) in either the Fall semester or Spring semester are exempt from taking the Math MAP.  

  • Math MAP: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
  • Time: 9am-11am
  • Google Meet: Students will use their Leopard Pride Homeroom code.

 

Media Center Updates

Hello Leopards,

We have found that there are over 200 overdue books from last year.  If you have any LKMS media books, or books from elementary school, please feel free to drop them off on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 11:30am at Lime Kiln Middle School's lower level parking lot.

Thank you, Mrs. Cuesta

LKMS Attendance Reporting Procedures

Absence Reporting School **NEW** Email:  LKMSabsence@hcpss.org. 

  • This mailbox will be monitored during school hours for the purpose of receiving absence notes from home; parents providing physician's notes, late arrival, and early dismissal notes.  
  • The school must receive a note from the parent or physician explaining the absence/tardiness of a student within two school days of the student's return or the absence/tardiness will be unlawful/unexcused. Students are not permitted to submit absence notes.
  • NOTE:  Parents are automatically opted into receiving email notifications when students are marked absent or tardy, however, you may opt-out when you complete the Family File. If you would like to opt-out, you may edit the Family File through HCPSS Connect.  Please refer to Policy 9010 to review policies and procedures for excused and unexcused absences. https://www.hcpss.org/policies/9000/9010-attendance/.  

Discretionary Absences:  Absences for discretionary days require principal approval to be excused (form attached).  Please refer to Policy 9010 Implementation Section III.K.3, https://policy.hcpss.org/9000/9010/implementation/.

Religious Observance: For absences in observance of a religious holiday, please complete the attached form.   Refer to Policy 3000 https://policy.hcpss.org/3000/3000/.

If you need further assistance, you may email our School Counseling Secretary, Rhonda Hill, rhonda_hill@hcpss.org.

PTA News

Being Virtual Does Not Stop the PTA!!!   We are excited to plan activities for staff and students this year.  We need your financial help to make it happen.  Visit www.lkmspta.membershiptoolkit.com and become a member today.  Thanks so much for your support!

Don't Feel Like Cooking? Join us at Chick-Fil-A on 10/8/20!
On Thursday, October 8, 2020, head over to the Chick-Fil-A on Johns Hopkins Rd. any time between 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and mention LKMS PTA Fundraiser and a portion of your purchase goes directly to support LKMS. Valid on Mobile Curbside, Drive-Thru or Mobile Drive-Thru only.  YOU MUST MENTION LKMS PTA FUNDRAISER IN THE COMMENTS IF YOU USE THE APP! Save the Date for our additional Chick-Fil-A dates scheduled on 11/19/20, 2/11/21, 4/22/21!

The PTA Needs You! The PTA cannot function without volunteers! We need our parents to pitch in, even if it is just on a limited basis. Tell us how much time that you can help and what you are interested in and we will adapt it to our needs. Please consider volunteering by completing this brief volunteer form. Thank you.

Link Your Rewards!  You can contribute to Lime Kiln, just by shopping! All you have to do is link your rewards memberships with Lime Kiln Middle School and we receive a percentage of your purchases. Keep in mind that you have to re-link your accounts each year!

    Link your Amazon account - Select Lime Kiln Middle School PTA as the charity
    Link your Safeway eScrip Program
    Link to Box Tops for Education

Calling All Girls Who Love Basketball!

HCYP Middle School Girls Basketball at Lime Kiln is hosting tryouts on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 pm and a second **new tryout** on Monday, October 12 at 4:30 pm at the outdoor courts at Lime Kiln Middle School. Social distancing and safety measures will be in place. A waiver will also be required for tryouts.  HCYP Middle School league is advanced competition for girls at their zoned middle school. HCYP middle school basketball leagues are not part of the middle school or the Howard County Public School System.   Please email Michele Esch, Assistant Coach, at mesch3504@gmail.com for more information.

HCPSS News and Information

Howard County Association of Student Councils

Join the next HCASC meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 7:00pm-8:30pm.  Use the Google Meet Link meet.google.com/qnfbxkk-yhp*.  Login with your HCPSS account.  All middle and high school students are welcome to:
  • collaborate with student leaders from across HCPSS
  • discuss current events impacting HCPSS studentsprovide feedback and insight on HCPSS policy
  •  share your ideas directly with the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) and other HCPSS leaders
  • learn leadership skills and best practices
  • represent your school at the student-run convention to elect the SMOB
  • explore ways to make a difference in your school and community
  • engage with community leaders
  • have fun!

For more information, contact Cindy Drummond, cindy_drummond@hcpss.org.

Free Student Meals

The food services program during the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year will consist of free Grab-and-Go meals served Monday through Friday from 8-9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at all schools except Burleigh Manor Middle School and Hammond High School. Meals are free for all students through December.

 

Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs) Program:

View our Food and Nutrition Services webpage for information and a new application for the Free and Reduced Meals program for the   2020-2021 school year.

Community News and Programs

The Community News and Programs webpage contains brief announcements of upcoming events and announcements from community and non-profit organizations. Please visit Community News and Programs on the HCPSS website for all announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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