Welcome to Curriculum Night at R.C. Loflin Middle SchoolPrincipal Damon Patterson7th Grade Asst. Principal Amber WhiteCounselor Doug Hampton8th Grade Asst. Principal Diana GreenhouseCounselor Teri Rodgers

JOSHUA ISDwill be a HIGHLY ACCLAIMED MODELof EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCEJISD Vision Statement (2015)

JISD Mission StatementJoshua ISD develops productive citizens of exceptional character who are life-long learners

LMS Mission Statement To exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and actions.School MottoThe Key is Me

OWL PRIDE: Exemplary Success through Commended Performance

LMS Keys of Excellence

IntegrityFailure Leads to SuccessSpeak with Good PurposeThis Is It CommitmentOwnershipFlexibilityBalance

A Rachels Challenge Campus

Special program started by parents of Rachel Scott

Promoting kindness and compassion

Joshua ISD Education Foundation Grant - $3,336.00!!!

Rachels Challenge SummitPlano, TexasJune 20-22nd, 2012

Joshua ISD Education FoundationGrant - $600.00!!!

Robotics Competition

Team Trophy!!!

JISD Education FoundationApproximately $4000.00 has been granted to LMS teachers for enhancing learning in the classroom!!

Please show your support with a donation

www.joshuaeducationfoundation.org

Permanently honor your outstanding student,favorite teacher, special family member or friend!From August 17 through September 30, leaves on the Ray Dane Tree of Excellence, located in the foyer of Acker Auditorium, will be available for purchase.During this special event, your $200 contribution will be acknowledged with an inscription on a leaf with your honorees name and/or your own.

Academic UILLMS will compete in UIL this fall

All students are encouraged to participate in this exciting and challenging academic competition!!Maps, Graphs & ChartsMathematicsModern OratoryNumber SenseReady Writing Science Social StudiesSpelling Editorial WritingArt

Six Weeks TestsOctober 1-5, 20121st Six WeeksNovember 5-9, 20122nd Six WeeksDecember 17-21, 2012SEMESTER TESTFebruary 19-22, 20134th Six WeeksApril 15-19, 20135th Six WeeksJune 3-6, 2013SEMESTER TEST

STAAR PREP TestingJanuary 18, 20137th WritingFebruary 14, 20137th and 8th MathFebruary 15, 2013 7th and 8th ReadingMarch 19, 2013 8th ScienceMarch 20, 2013 8th Social Studies

STAAR TestingApril 2, 2013 7th Writing Day 1 and 8th MathApril 3, 20137th Writing Day 2 and 8th ReadingApril 23, 20137th MathApril 24, 20137th Reading and 8th ScienceApril 25, 20138th Social Studies

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Teachers are available to meet with you and your student during their scheduled conference times/before school/after-school by appointment.

Please contact your students teacher to schedule a conference.

Homework Haven Hours afterschool -5:30, Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, September 17th

Transportation is provided to Homework Haven

Students must be picked up by 5:30

Students must have work to complete with them every day!

Skyward Family Access

Grades are posted throughout each six weeks on the internet. Please visit our district website for links to Skyward Family Access and our school/teacher websites at your convenience for updated information on all things pertaining to your student.www.joshuaisd.org

All 7th grade students access Skyward in Computer Lab

Password info available in the front office

Dress CodeNo flip-flops are allowedNo holes in jeans allowedNo sagging of the pants/jeansFor boys: hair should not touch the back of the collar of their shirt, or extend beyond the top of the eyebrowBoys need to be clean-shavenNo piercings/gauges CELL PHONES are not allowed. If seen or heard, they will be turned in to the office and may be retrieved after a fee of $15.00 has been paid

Blue FridayFridays are BLUE FRIDAY spirit days at LMS!!!! Please encourage your student to wear a Joshua shirt to show school pride and support for their campus and district!!GO OWLS!!!LMS is the BEST!!!

PARENT PICK-UP

Awesome job parents!!! Thank you for your patience and cooperation!!

YOUR STUDENTS SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY

Homecoming Early Release Day

Early Release on Friday October 12th @ 1:00

Mums may be worn at school

Homecoming Parade begins @ 2:00

Ways You Can HelpProvide a quiet area for your student to do homework and study.Make sure your student gets plenty of sleep at night. Studies have shown that rest is essential during pre-adolescence. Being alert and attentive ensures readiness each day.Review your students planner/expandable file folder.Log on to our district and class websites at www.joshuaisd.orgListen to/observe your child, communicate with teachers, be patient.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together towards a successful school year for all of our students!!

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