WOLF WEEKLY

October 8, 2023

Good evening Lake Ridge Middle School Parents/Guardians-  There is no school for students tomorrow, October 9.  It is a Teacher Professional Development day.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Victor O’Neill Studios will be here on October 12 and October 13 for school photos.  Students will take their photos on whichever day they have their Health/P.E. class.  Re-takes will be November 30 for any students who did not get their photo taken on October 12 or 13.

Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001029705#login

For questions about ordering please email [email protected]

BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE

We will be hosting our first school dance on Friday, October 20 from 3-5 pm.  Students will be able to pickup permission slips during lunch on Wednesday, October 18.  Tickets will be sold during lunches on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20.   

PTO

The October PTO Spirit Night is Wednesday, October 11th at Chipotle in Merchant Plaza from 5pm-9pm. Show your flyer when ordering in store or use the code WACEZHT when ordering online and LRMS will receive 33% of sales.

WOODBRIDGE CHEERLEADING

Woodbridge Cheerleading is proud to announce the second annual Junior Viking Night. Future cheerleaders are invited to a special evening with the Woodbridge Varsity Cheerleaders and Coaches of Friday, November 3, 2023.

Cheerleaders, K-8th, will learn sidelines and a short dance on Saturday, October 28, 2023. They will then cheer on the sidelines with the Varsity Cheerleaders for the 1st half of the 7:00pm home football game on November 3, 2023 and perform the dance after the 1st quarter!

T-shirt is included!

Registration must be completed via this link.

WOLFPACK ADVISORY COUNCIL

Are you interested in joining our Wofpack Advisory Council? Our Wolfpack Advisory Council advises and monitors the implementation of the Lake Ridge Middle Continuous Improvement Plan which includes the budgetary process and operational procedures as well as the academic, emotional, and social, growth of our students. Our first meeting will be October 17, 2023 through Zoom.  If you are interested in participating, please email Ms. Merica at [email protected] by October 9th.

Wolfpack Advisory Council Meeting Schedule

October 17, 2023 at 6 pm

December 19, 2023 at 6 pm

February 13, 2024 at 6 pm

April 16, 2024 at 6 pm

June 4, 2024 at 6 pm

HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION

We invite you to the Inaugural "Fiesta at LRMS" event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Come and enjoy the vibrant folkloric dances and taste delicious traditional dishes from Central and South America. The event will be held on October 13 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. To join the festivities, kindly RSVP before October 10. We look forward to celebrating with you!

"Fiesta at LRMS" RSVP Form

HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Attention 8th Grade Families: 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 and families are encouraged to learn more about the different specialty program options, both advanced programs of studies and career and technical education programs available to high school students in Prince William County.  General information sessions will be held in October and November.  Students and families are encouraged to visit the PWCS Specialty Program website to learn more and if interested, attend one of the information sessions listed below. 

GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Specialty Program information nights are held in the fall and offer an overview of each program and the application process. Program specific information nights are held at each high school.

To request American Sign Language or language interpretation services, please complete the Interpretation Request Form in the link above.

ATHLETICS

Volleyball

Boys' Soccer

Football

Girl's Track

10/9/23

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10/10/23

Practice 3:05-5:05

Practice 3:05-5:05

Practice 3:05-5:05

Practice 3:05-5:05

10/11/23

Game vs. Parkside

Game vs. Parkside

Practice 3:05-5:05

Practice 3:05-5:05

10/12/23

Practice 3:05-5:05

Practice 3:05-5:05

Practice 3:05-5:05

Meet vs. Beville

10/13/23

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Events begin at 5:15 p.m.

For all events, cash only

Adult Ticket - $3

Student Tickets - $1

Senior Citizens - Free

For ALL indoor events, PWCS enacted a no-bag policy for all indoor athletic events 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 athletic events at all middle schools.

 

Tuesday will be a “B” day.

 

Jim Dutrow

Principal

Lake Ridge Middle School

703-494-5154