October 23, 2022
Hello Lake Ridge Middle School Parents/Guardians – Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, October 24, 2022 in celebration of Diwali.
TOUCH BASE
Lake Ridge Middle will hold informal Touch Base conferences on Monday, October 31st from 9:00 am -11:30 am. Each parent/guardian will have 3-5 minutes to speak with each of their students' teachers. This is a great time to ask about your student's overall work and behavior habits in a class. You will be able to schedule a more formal conference during this time. I must emphasize that we cannot dedicate significant time to any individual student/family. These conferences are first come first serve, there is no sign-up sheet. We hope to see you there!
SPIRIT WEAR
Our online Spirit Wear store is now open.
Please visit https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Tm6kYu1HMr to order. The store will remain open until October 31st.
LOST AND FOUND
As we near the end of the first marking period, we’ve already accumulated many items in our lost and found. If you are missing an item, now is the time to see if it has been turned in. Phones, headphones, keys, and jewelry can be found in the front office. Water bottles, clothes, shoes, and lunch bags can be found in the cafeteria.
PTO
Our LRMS PTO has fit our first big membership goal for the year and is excited to keep working towards our next one. Help us meet this goal so that the PTO can continue to support LRMS but also so our students can enjoy seeing Mr. Dutrow get pies in the face from our mascots! To join the PTO, follow the link below.
https://2022-2023-lrms-pto-membership.cheddarup.com
FALL DANCE
The SCA is sponsoring a Fall Dance this Friday, October 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Permission slips will go home with students on Wednesday and tickets will be sold on Thursday and Friday during lunch. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Tickets are $3.00. Food and drink concessions will be available at the dance. This is a Fall Dance and not a Halloween Dance, therefore costumes will not be allowed.
FOOD DRIVE
With the fall season now here, that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. The ACTS Hunger Prevention Center is seeking our help in donating food items to ensure every family has a meal to share on this special holiday. They rely heavily upon donations to make it happen. Last year, donations to ACTS provided the fixings for over 1000 families to prepare Thanksgiving meals. They are anticipating that number, or more, again this year.
Please see the attached flyer for information about needed items. We will have a box at the school inside Door 1 or items can be dropped off at the ACTS Hunger Prevention Center located at 17958 Dr. David Cline Lane in Dumfries.
GRADING POLICY
As we approach the end of the first marking period, I’d like to remind you of the retake policy.
LRMS, in conjunction with the PWCS grading regulation will collaborate with students on re-assessment opportunities. Students will have a two-week window to re-test summative assessments from the date of the posted grade. Teachers have the autonomy to reassess specific objectives outside of this window through spiral reviews, benchmark tests, verbal quiz, etc. Formative Assignments should be completed as evidence in order to retake. The student will have seven calendar days from the date assessment grade is posted to complete all formative work to prepare for the retake. Formative assignments will not be able to be made up outside of this window.
EXAMPLE:
Summative Assessment Date Posted: October 4th
Formative Assessment Deadline: October 11th
Summative Retake/test Deadline: October 18th
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Prince William County Public Schools is pleased to provide a wide range of high school program opportunities for our students. Students may participate in the comprehensive program at their base high school, apply for the specialty program at their base high school, or apply to transfer to another high school for a specialty program.
Students may also apply to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, The Governor's School @ Innovation Park, and the Summer Residential Governor's School Program. We hope you will consider the wide range of choices available to Prince William County students.
Information Sessions
Specialty Program information nights are held in October and offer an overview of each program and the application process. Program specific information nights are held at each high school.
October 27, 2022, 7 p.m. on Zoom
https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEmKdS0JRuep4lcgKHNORA
To request American Sign Language or language interpretation services, please complete the form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bZqwF-SVHk2F4xzg1N5_wYDRLkmWM69JuW2WHmjCT51UOUJCNkdPODNRMjNSV1ZKOUFWMVFXWDRFVC4u
YEARBOOK LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
The Leadership Team of the Yearbook will.be meeting after school this week on Wednesday, from 3-4. This meeting is ONLY for yearbook leadership; we will be having an all-group meeting for all yearbook participants on Nov 1 from 3-5 in the Wolves Den.
1, 2, 3, 4 We Declare a Penny War
The Dance Team has declared a Penny War against all grade-levels during all lunches on October 25, 26, 27, and 28.
- Pennies and dollar bills will earn you positive points but don't be TRICK
- Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters may be placed into your grade-level's money jar by other grade-levels and will earn your grade-level negative points.
- The grade-level with the most points will win CANDY as a TREAT for their homeroom class.
- TREATS will be given out to the winning grade-level during their homerooms on November 1, since students do not attend school on October 31.
5, 6, 7, 8 Grab your coins and don't be late!
ATHLETICS
Volleyball/Soccer:
Wednesday, October 26th – vs, Benton - HOME
Girl's Track:
REGIONAL Track Meet - Wednesday, October 26th - @ Forest Park High School 3pm (Adult Tickets are $5 and Students are $1)
Football:
Wednesday, October 26th – @ Beville - AWAY
Parents for outside games ONLY you are allowed to bring a bag into the games. Once inside sports start basketball, wrestling, volleyball ONLY clear diaper bags and medical bags are allowed in. Those bags may be searched if need be.
Tuesday, October 25 we will be having our Winter Concussion Training in the Cafeteria at 6:30 pm. Doors will be closing at 6:30 pm, no one will be allowed in after. You have the option to complete the Concussion Training Online (site://www/academics___programs/student_activities/concussion_information). The online training should be your FIRST option, but if you are unable to complete it, plan on attending on October 25th.
Our Winter 1, Boy's Basketball, season will begin on Thursday, November 3rd after school from 3:15 to 5:15 pm. You must have a Concussion Training and 2022/2023 Athletic Physical on file before trying out. An updated Athletic Eligibility Roster will be posted outside the Gym starting next Wednesday for the student-athletes to check before coming to tryouts.
Ticket Prices:
Adults - $3
Students - $1
Visa Cards - Free with 1st Quarter Visa
Senior Citizens - Free
Tuesday is an “A” day
Jim Dutrow
Principal
Lake Ridge Middle School
703-494-5154