January 15, 2023
Hello Lake Ridge Middle School Parents/Guardians – Please be reminded that there is no school Monday, January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
We are excited to announce nominations for the PWCS Teacher of the year are now open. The PWCS Teacher of the Year award is an opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment of our teachers. To nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond and excels in their profession, please complete the Microsoft Form https://forms.office.com/r/d4jWu4RPS9
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAM NIGHTS
Freedom High School
Freedom High School will hold it’s second Specialty Program Information Night, via Zoom, on Wednesday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. Please use the following link to access the event.
https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/81862781702?pwd=dUJJNEFtTmZxOVQ5UjlSTVJPS3FBUT09
Potomac High School
Potomac High School will hold it’s Specialty Program Night on Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. Hear from teachers and students about their specialty programs, which include Cambridge; Cybersecurity; Culinary Arts; NJROTC; and Welding. Contact the program coordinator, Hilary Mahalchick, at [email protected] or (703) 441-4200 with any questions.
Colgan High School
Colgan High School is hosting their Rising 9th Grade Family Night on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. in their Auditorium.
VIRGINIA SCHOOL SURVEY
Earlier this week, a separate email was sent regarding an upcoming Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. All students will participate in the survey on Thursday, February 2nd. Please open the attached letter to see more information, including how to opt your student out of the survey and a sample of some of the questions that may be asked. The survey will help us ensure all students, classrooms instructors, and staff have access to a safe, healthy and positive environment in which to learn, work, interact, and grow.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT
The 6/7 Beginning Orchestra students will be performing a concert on Wednesday, January 18th, at 7:00 p.m. here at Lake Ridge Middle School.
SLEEPING BEAUTY AUDITIONS
If you are interested in auditioning for the upcoming play, Sleeping Beauty, make sure to complete the attached packet. Also attached is the flyer for signing up for auditions. Auditions will be January 24 & 25 after school. See Ms. Couchman if you have any questions.
ATHLETICS
Boys Basketball:
Wednesday, January 18th @ Saunders – AWAY
Thursday, January 19th - BYE
Our Girl's Basketball and Wrestling Season is slated, to begin with, tryouts starting on Wednesday, January 25th from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. A few notes/reminders before we begin:
1 - You need to have a 2022-2023 Athletic Physical and Concussion Training on file with the Athletic Director, Mr. Larson. When filling out the PWCS Athletic Physical Form, PARENTS fill out and sign pages 1,2, AND 4. The doctor/physician will fill out page 3 after the evaluation (if you are a member of Kaiser Permanente they will give you a printout for Page 3, this does NOT exclude parents from filling out pages 1,2, and 4)
2 - Concussion Training SHOULD be completed online, but there is an in-person Concussion Training on Tuesday, January 17th starting at 6:30 pm. After completing the Online Concussion Training, you HAVE to print AND sign the form in order to receive credit for completing the course. The doors will be locked at 6:30 pm and no participant will be allowed in after. Again, EVERYONE has the ability to complete it online.
3 - If a student failed more than 1 class during Quarter 1 they are Academically Ineligible to try out for Girl's Basketball and Wrestling. This also means that students are unable to attend Athletic Events after school, we will be checking as students enter the event.
NO-BAG POLICY FOR ALL INDOOR EVENTS PWCS enacted a no-bag policy for all indoor events (athletics, music concerts, plays, etc.) at the middle school level. This is in alignment with the policy currently in place at all high schools. This includes backpacks, purses, camera equipment bags, etc. Small wallet-sized clutch bags, clear diaper bags, and medically necessary bags are permitted. These bags may be subject to search. This policy went into effect for indoor events at all middle schools on Monday, January 10, 2022. Our school will have a plan in place to secure any bookbags, for participating students, as needed during events. We will not be responsible for securing bags from any attendees. You will be asked to leave your bag in your car or take it home. Signage will be posted to remind attendees prior to arriving at the ticket area. We thank you in advance for adhering to this policy and look forward to having you with us to cheer on our students.
LOST & FOUND
We currently have a large quantity of items in our Lost & Found, especially coats. If your student is missing something, please have them look for it. Clothing, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc. are located in the cafeteria (on the back wall). Electronics, keys, and jewelry are kept in the front office.
Tuesday is an “A” day.
Jim Dutrow
Principal
Lake Ridge Middle School
703-494-5154