Leopard's Tale Newsletter - January 28, 2021

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 9:42am

Leopard's Tale Newsletter

January 28, 2021

 

LKMS Families,

It is hard to believe that today is the final day of Semester One! We are very proud of our students and staff for their hard work and flexibility in making the virtual learning environment successful at LKMS. Please remember that there is no school for students tomorrow, January 29th. Semester Two classes start on Monday, February 1st. Please read the reference instructions for viewing Semester 2 classes.

We look forward to seeing you at Back-To-School-Night on Tuesday, February 9th from 6:30-8:00 pm when you will have the opportunity to learn about your child’s Semester Two classes and meet his/her new teachers. Logistical information will be added to our website in the coming weeks.

 

LKMS Important Dates and News

January 28                           Quarter 2 Ends
January 29                           Schools Closed for Students - Professional Work Day
February 1                           Quarter 3 Begins
February 5                           2nd Quarter Report Cards Issued
February 9                           Back to School Virtual Night - 6:30 PM
February 17                         PTA Virtual Meeting - 6:30 PM

View our full calendar for LKMS News.

 

LKMS News

Student Shout-Outs

See this week's listing of Student Shout Outs!     Keep up the perseverance; we are proud of you all!

 

Semester 2 Materials Distribution

Semester 2 student materials distribution (Arts Supplies and Chromebooks) will take place on January 27 and 28, and February 3 and 4 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Please read the materials distribution information carefully to determine if your student should receive these materials and to ensure the distribution process is safe and efficient.

 

Spelling Bee

Lime Kiln held their annual Spelling Bee this past week in a Google meet.   Congratulations to seventh grader, Kavya Zaveri, Lime Kiln's Spelling Bee champion, after a grueling 9-round competition.   The runner up was Tara Vallabha, also a seventh grader, who prevailed after a separate run-off.    Kavya's championship word was "celluloid".   The Bee also involved such challenges as "abyss", "costive", "incandescent", and "voracious".    Fifteen students qualified to compete in the spelling bee by taking a test on a specially designed platform.   Kavya will go on to represent Lime Kiln in the Howard County Bee in March.  Congratulations to both winners, and to all the hard-working participants in this year's spelling program.

 

Student Services News

Attention 6th and 7th Grade Parents!

On February 1st, during Leopard Pride Homeroom (10:50am), all of our 6th and 7th grade students will view a presentation that will provide information on course registration for the 2021/22 school year.   All of our students are expected to attend Leopard Pride Homeroom every Monday.  Please join us in reminding them of the importance of attending, especially on February 1st.

 

New Student Orientation for Parents of Rising 6th Grade and New 7th/8th Grade Students - 2021/22

Visit our LKMS website to view our "Screencast Middle School Orientation” hosted by our administration and staff.     The orientation provides information and details regarding navigating middle school.

 

 
Media Center News

Coming Soon- Access to Lightspeed

Read the latest information on Lightspeed, a platform and instructional tool for online learning.

 

Attention Parents and Students!

We have many outstanding books checked out from our Media Center. Please take the time to look around your home for any books you have not returned. Lime Kiln offers a "checkout" and "return" service daily between the hours of 8am-12pm, Monday through Friday.  Books may be returned and retrieved from the book cart located in the school's Front Office vestibule.  If you wish to checkout a new book, please complete this Survey.   Hope to see you there!

 

HCPSS News and Information

Updates for Free Student Meals

For more information and updates for Winter Break meal services, please read the latest information.

 

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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