Hello Lake Ridge Middle School Parents/Guardians – As a reminder, there is no school for students October 10th. It is a teacher work day.
PICTURE DAY
School Picture Day is this week. Students will take their pictures either Thursday October 13th & Friday October 14th 2022 depending on which day they have P.E. Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000940663.
For questions about ordering school pictures please email [email protected]
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS NIGHT
LRMS will be holding a Social Media Awareness Night on October 20th, from 7-8pm in conjunction with our PTO and SRO. We would love to have you join us to become more knowledgeable about what our kids are doing on social media and how we can protect them. Please fill out the form below to RSVP so we can plan for seating. We look forward to seeing you!
PRINCE WILLIAM WRESTLING CLUB
If your son or daughter has expressed interest in wrestling or wanting to start a new sport, come check out Prince William Wrestling Club. Sessions will start October 17th at 6:30 p.m. in Forest Park High School’s Auxiliary Gym. No experience is needed. See the attached flyer for more information.
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
FREE ONLINE TUTORING
PWCS Students now have access to free, unlimited online tutoring through a new partnership with Paper. Students can get help with their homework, receive feedback on their writing assignments, or ask questions about any academic subject. Tutors are currently available 24/7 to help students in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. See the Lake Ridge Middle School website for more info.
PTO
Spirit Night
Join us at our next PTO Spirit Night this Wednesday, Oct 12th, at the Merchant Plaza Chipotle from 5-9pm.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
The Creative Writing Club will have its next meeting on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Bennett with any questions.
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.
General Information Sessions are offered:
October 11, 2022, 7 p.m. on Zoom Offered in English and Spanish
Register at https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ajIVO64rS6uvvImJeyZdqA
October 13, 2022, 7 p.m. on Zoom Offered in English and Spanish
https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eoPXL71hToi_LOD_HXnFBg
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
ATHLETICS
Volleyball/Soccer Games:
Tuesday, October 11th - @ Parkside (Soccer ONLY) AWAY
Wednesday, October 12th - @ Manassas Park AWAY
Friday, October 14th - @ Parkside (Volleyball ONLY) AWAY
Girl's Track Meet:
Tuesday, October 11th - @ Beville
Thursday, October 13th - vs. Benton HOME (makeup from 10/3)
Football:
Bye Week
October is the month when the NFL shows its support for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing Pink attire during their games. Our players have begun showing their support by wearing Pink attire during practices and games during October. On Wednesday, October 19th, we are going to "Pink Out" the stands by asking students, parents, staff, and community members to wear pink to the event. Please show support by wearing something Pink to the Football Game to recognize the fight against Breast Cancer!
In PWCS, there is a strong message about Positive Sportsmanship between our Student-Athletes, Opponents, Coaches, Officials, Fans, and most importantly Parents. Our student-athletes are out here to compete in a manner that produces a positive impact on and off the field. Be that role model for our student-athletes by starting the positive sportsmanship in the stands.
Ticket Prices:
Adults - $3
Students - $1
Visa Cards - Free with 1st Quarter Visa
Senior Citizens - Free
Tuesday is a “B” day
Jim Dutrow
Principal
Lake Ridge Middle School
703-494-5154