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PIRATE
PRIDE
Website: Louisville Middle School Twi er: Ginny Vidulich@PRIDEfulPIRATE
November 23‐27 No School Thanksgiving Break ‐ Have a great week!!! Monday
November 30
Tuesday
December 1
Wednesday
December 2
Thursday
December 3
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Friday
December 4
Boys Basketball All Games 4pm Mountains Team HOME vs Manha an (GYM) Plains LMS2 @ Manha an Plains LMS3 HOME vs Casey (MPR) Boys Basketball Team Pictures Last day of Share –a‐Coat Bring your coats in Boys Basketball All games 4pm Mountain Team HOME vs Centennial (GYM) Plains LMS2 HOME vs MK8 Plains LMS3 @BHMS Plan Ahead: December 9th Open Enrollment & Neighborhood Welcome Night, December 11th Hour of Code, Finals Week December 14‐17, December 21—January 4 Winter Break, January 18th No School MLK Day Remember to bookmark the LMS website- meetings, activities, athletics, school events and great resources are all there.
http://lom.bvsd.org/Pages/default.aspx
Muñoz Musings…. . .
Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving! It is hard to believe that we are nearing the
end of November. As we close out the week, I reflect on how thankful I am for all
of you. I have met so many wonderful and caring people in my journey in joining the LMS family. I
think back to my first time of meeting the LMS faculty and staff in early April and how nice it is to now
really know them as colleagues and great human beings. It also has been enjoyable to connect with
parents, and I would like to let you know how much I appreciate your support. It has also been a real
joy getting to know the students as impressive individuals with so much to offer. Thank you for the
dedication, humor, growth, and PRIDE you exhibit in and around our community. I enjoy working with
you all in making LMS the very best!
I hope you all spend quality time off with friends and family and come back from break energized for a strong finish to
2015! We are excited to offer two engaging, academic support days on December 5th and 12th. These events will
align with LMS teachers reinforcing and extending curriculum and topics already discussed in the classroom. If you are
planning to attend, please know that we will be sending out a link to a document which will need to be completed by
Thursday, December 3rd.
When walking through the hallways in the mornings and afternoons, I constantly fill with pride when seeing our students and teachers taking advantage of “help sessions”. These opportunities are impressive when considering that all
levels of ability attend. Students that may need an extra explanation on topic, or those students who are simply soaking up all that our impressive teachers have to share. For both parties, I extend my gratitude for your dedication towards achieving your best.
Con nued next page Muñoz Musings con nued... If not taking advantage of these opportunities, please consider it as you prepare for semester finals. Our schedule is
as follows:
Monday, December 14
Math, Social Studies, World Language
Tuesday, December 15
Math, Social Studies, World Language
Wednesday, December 16
LA, Science (and Reading for 6th graders)
Thursday, December 17
LA, Science (and Reading for 6th graders)
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Another path for success for us to finish strong is to continue those open lines of communication. I appreciate knowing
that parents, students, and teachers are all on the same page. Parents and students, please consider taking 5 minutes
to discuss best moments, learning opportunities, or fun times spent each day. It might feel a little forced at first but can
quickly become a favorite part of the day. In addition, if there are concerns, it is equally important to openly share so
support may take place.
Another great way to finish strong is to continue finding ways to get involved at our special place on Main Street. This
past week, we offered clubs, activities, sports, SAC, interscholastic basketball games, volunteer opportunities and a
phenomenal Winter Band Concert. So much to enjoy, please consider a conversation with the sponsor to get started.
One Proud Pirate, Brian Muñoz, Assistant Principal
Thank You!!!! Thank you Mia Lukac and Becky Fase for organizing and nearly 40 parents for baking! Each and every staff member at LMS received a pie this year. We are so thankful to have such a suppor ve community around us. Thank you to Impact on Education.
LMS received $983 this year. That money goes straight into our student opportunity fund. Our student
opportunity fund enables student to play sports, provides kids with any materials needed inside and outside of the class room to make them successful. It enables them to play sports, have back packs, shoes
bus passes.
Season of Giving Round Ball Ruckus—December 8th—Louisville Middle School is excited to con
nue our annual support to give toys to families in need during this holiday season. This year we will have a new format for all grade levels to par cipate and enjoy. Round ‐ Ball Ruckus is a student versus staff basketball game that will take place during the school day. We want to see which grade level can BEAT the staff. Each grade will have six teams made up of five players par cipa ng in a five minute game. Students can put together a team of any five players in the same grade and play for a contribu on of $40.00 to be used to purchase gi s for our families in need. This is only $8.00 per player going to a great cause. The first six teams per grade level who turn in this form, with $40.00 a ached will be given a spot to play for five minutes. If you don’t want to play or can’t play, but you want to contribute, please bring in toy appropriate toy for middle school. This could be a gi card as well. Coat Drive—We are s ll collec ng coats in the front office through December 3rd Food Drive—We will con nue to collect canned food and not perishable s through December 11th . Our “most needed list is as follows ‐Peanut Bu er, Tuna, Boxed Bread, Canned beans‐ all kinds, Boxed desserts, Personal toiletries, Canned fruit, Dried spaghe , Jello, Canned meals ‐ chili, ravioli, stew, spaghe and meat balls, etc
Volunteer Opportunities of the Week
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We are looking for someone to stage our trophy case. We would like to have it looking professional. Is this a skill you possess? We would love your help!  Are you a graphic ar st? Can you make amazing looking flyers and pamphlets? We have need for your services. What a be er way to get informa on out to the community than through beau ful and easy to read flyers?  Also, we’d love someone to create and maintain our Read Poster Project.  If you are interested in any of these please contact Susan Downey ([email protected]) or Alina Miller ([email protected]) Pirate 360 Thanksgiving meal for the 6th Graders LMS will be accepting open enrollment students for the 16-17 School Year LMS will have space for open enrollment in the 16-17 school year. If you know any
families with 5th graders that would like to join our Pirate family please let them know
LMS is open for OE. Please pass along the following information: Box Tops & Labels For Education Class Contest:
Which grade wants to win an ice cream party during
lunch? The Box Tops and Labels For Education class contest is still going! You only have one more week after Thanksgiving Break. We are collecting labels for Box Tops for Education and UPC’s and beverage/sauce
caps for Labels for Education
Just collect the labels/caps, bring them to your PE class and place them in the
corresponding grade-level box in Ms. Kemen’s office by Friday, December
4th. The grade with the most collected wins the ice cream party during lunch
before winter break. Which grade has the strongest school spirit? Let’s go
Pirates! Argh!
http://www.boxtops4education.com/
http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products
https://www.labelsforeducation.com/About-the-Program
What a GREAT Band Concert!
Here is our November issue of the LMS Local ‐ Our School Newspaper h ps://docs.google.com/a/bvsd.org/document/
d/1z0yhzmwhCUsdl5xR_3HiRatSbdlsXXHpIRpawXvyWCY/edit?usp=sharing The Hour of Code on Friday, December 11 from 3:30-4:45
Dear Families,
LMS would like to invite your student to participate in The Hour of Code on Friday, December 11 from 3:304:45 as part of Computer Science Education Week! This event allows students an introductory opportunity to learn
computer science coding skills. Last year, 15 million students tried computer science in one week. This year, we're
joining students worldwide to reach 100 million students.
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as
adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But today, only a tiny
fraction of students learn to code and fewer are studying it now than a decade ago.
The Hour of Code is ready to teach these foundational 21st century skills. To continue bringing programming activities to your students, we want to make our Hour of Code event huge, and hope that your student can attend.
WHO: Your student
WHAT: HOUR OF CODE
WHEN: Friday, December 11, 3:30-4:45
WHY: Learning to code is awesome!
WHERE: LMS Library
HOW: Please use the link below to let us know that your student will be joining us!
***THERE IS A LITTLE PLANNING INVOLVED, SO PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SIGN YOUR STUDENT UP***
Please see http://hourofcode.com/us for more details. Email [email protected]
with questions.
We hope to see you there!
LMS Sports Center h p://lom.bvsd.org/AandA/Pages/default.aspx Happening NOW!
8th Grade Boys Basketball
Practices 3:30—5:30 Date Monday ‐ 11/16 Wednesday ‐ 11/18 Monday ‐ 11/30 Thursday ‐ 12/3 Monday ‐ 12/7 Thursday ‐ 12/10 Monday ‐ 12/14 Wednesday ‐ 12/16 Mountain Team Coach Auday @ BHMS @ Angevine Home vs Manha an Home vs Centennial @ Eldo K‐8 (2) Home vs So. Hills Home vs Eldo K‐8 (1) @ Summit Coming in Early 2016!
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Date Tuesday ‐ 11/17 Thursday ‐ 11/19 Monday ‐ 11/30 Thursday ‐ 12/3 Monday ‐ 12/7 Thursday ‐ 12/10 Monday ‐ 12/14 Wednesday ‐ 12/16 Plains LMS 2 Coach McSwain @ Pla 2 Home vs MK‐8(3) @ Manha an 2 Home vs MK‐8(2) Home vs Casey 3 @ Summit 2 @ Angevine 4 Home vs Angevine 2 Date Thursday ‐ 11/19 Monday ‐ 11/30 Thursday ‐ 12/3 Monday ‐ 12/7 Thursday ‐ 12/10 Tuesday ‐ 12/15 Wednesday ‐ 12/16 Thursday ‐ 12/17 Plains LMS 3 Coach Mckaig Home Vs Angevine 4 Home vs Casey 2 @ BHMS 3 Home Vs Angevine 4 Home vs BHMS 2 @ Summit 2 @ MK‐8 (2) @ Angevine 3 January 5 – February 10 Physical is Required Sign up on Revtrak Now IS 6/7/8 Coed Wrestling January 25 – March 2 IM 6/7 Girls Basketball February 11 – March 4 ar—
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IM 6/7 Girls Basketball IM 6/7/8 Boys Soccer IM 6/7/8 Girls Soccer IS 6/7/8 Coed Track February 11 – March 4 March 4 – March 31 March 7 – April 1 April 4 – May 16 LMS Club Corner Club informa on on our web site! http://lom.bvsd.org/AandA/activities/Pages/default.aspx Monday Morning Tuesday Morning Wednesday Morning Thursday Morning Friday Morning 7:30—8:30 Yearbook Club Computer room ______________________ 7:45—8:30 Student Government Ms. Kearl’s Room 2nd and 4th Monday _________________ 7:50—8:30 NJHS Mr. Slade’s room 1st and 3rd Monday __________________ 7:40—8:30 MathCounts Mr. Chu’s room 7:30—8:30 DIY Club Free‐Builder Lego group Library ________________ 7‐:30—8:30 Newspaper/Wri ng Club Library 7:30—8:30 Brain Bowl Ms. Mitzelfeld’s room 7:00—8:30 Lego League MPR ________________ 7:30—8:30 Teen Voices Choir Room ________________ 7:50—8:30 Debate Club Mr. Shaw’s room _________________ 8:00—8:30 Peer Mentor Mee ng Ms. Felsen’s room Every other week 7:00—8:30 Lego League MRR _________________ 7:30—8:30 Teen Voices Choir Room _________________ 7:30—8:30 Jazz Band Rehearsal Band Room Monday A ernoon Tuesday A ernoon Wednesday A ernoon Thursday A ernoon Friday A ernoon 3:30—4:30 Jazz Band Rehearsal Band Room ___________________ 3:30‐4:30 Kni ng Club Ms. Hannum’s room 3:30—4:30 SNL Club Auditorium _________________ 3:45 –4:30 American Sign Language Club Mrs. D‐T’s room _________________ 3:45—4:15 Book Club Library Every other week 3:35—5:00 Chess Club The Prow ________________ 3:40— 4:30 MathCounts Mr. Chu’s room 3:30—4:30 Science Club Mr. Crowder's Room _________________ 3:45—4:30 Anime Club Ms. Bell’s room Debate Club:
An interactive opportunity
to develop public speaking,
persuasion, and argumentative skills. Participants
will learn about elements of
Rhetoric and how to manipulate those elements to
influence others. Topics in
Debate Club are current
issues in our global society
and are all student generated and lead .
DIY Club:
Join in to create,
play, collaborate with
others in the LMS "Do
It Yourself" Club.
Writing Club:
Join others in creating
poetry, short stories,
novels, or screen
plays. A great opportunity to share your
work and collaborate
with other writers.
Meets In Mr. Shaw’s room
Thursday Morning 7:50 –
8:30
Meets in the Library
Tuesday mornings
at 7:30.
Meets in the Library
Tuesday mornings
at 7:30.
Brain Bowl:
Do you know everything? Come test out your vast
knowledge in this team trivia
challenge. Questions include
math, science, history, current
events, sports and literature.
Meets in room 146,
Wednesday mornings at 7:30.
Newspaper Club:
Students share their take
on events around LMS.
Meets in the Library,
Tuesday mornings at 7:30 Science Club:
TaG Cafe'
Discussions and board games where students of all backgrounds can brainstorm ideas, have meaningful conversations, or play
board games together.
Location and time yet to be decided.
We work on Science Fair experiments and various labs. We build
things. We dissect things. We
learn new things. We measure
things. We work on electronics.
We go on at least one field trip!
Mr. Crowder’s room
Thursday afternoons 3:30-4:30
Lego League:
This is not about building with tiny plastic colorful
pieces. This is about working as a team to build
an autonomous robot that successfully completes
tasks assigned by First Lego League Engineers. In addition, students will have a research
project with a short presentation showing their
innovative idea.
Meets in the MPR
Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:00.
OPEN ENROLLMENT MESSAGE Ar cle for School Newsle ers Open Enrollment in Boulder Valley School District The Boulder Valley School District Open Enrollment applica on period runs from November 30, 2015 through January 15, 2016. If you would like your child to a end a school other than the one he or she is currently enrolled in, you must submit an applica on online at h p://bvsd.org/openenrollment or visit the Open Enrollment office no later than 4:00 p.m., January 15, 2016. Submi ng your applica ons a er that date will result in your student being added to the bo om of any exis ng waitlist for that school and grade. Approval of Open Enrollment is based upon space availabil‐
ity and programming at the requested school. Important Note: Students who are open enrolled to their current school, and are comple ng the last grade at that school, will be enrolled in their district designated neighborhood school for the next grade level unless they are ac‐
cepted through Open Enrollment to another school of choice. The BVSD Open Enrollment office is located at the Educa on Center, 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder 80303. Phone: 720‐561‐5900 Email: [email protected] Hours: 8 a.m.‐4:30 p.m. Monday‐Friday MENSAJE SOBRE INSCRIPCIÓN ABIERTA Ar culo para bole nes escolares Inscripción Abierta en el Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder El período de solicitud de inscripción abierta para las escuelas del Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder será del 30 de noviembre de 2015 hasta el 15 de enero del 2016. Si desea que su hijo asista a una escue‐
la que no es en la que actualmente está inscrito/a, deberá presentar una solicitud en línea en h p://
bvsd.org/openenrollment o visite la oficina de Inscripción Abierta antes de las 4:00 pm, del 15 de enero de 2016. Si presenta su solicitud después de esta fecha, eso dará lugar a que el nombre de su estudiante se añada al final de la lista de espera existente para la escuela y grado que esté solicitando. La aproba‐
ción de la Inscripción Abierta se basa en la disponibilidad de espacio y programación en la escuela solici‐
tada. Nota importante: Los estudiantes que fueron inscritos en su escuela actual por medio del proceso de inscrip‐
ción abierta y están completando el úl mo grado en esa escuela, serán inscritos en la escuela designada a su barrio para el siguiente nivel de grado, a menos que sean aceptados en otra escuela de su elección por me‐
dio del proceso de inscripción abierta. La oficina de Inscripción Abierta de BVSD se encuentra en el Centro de Educación, 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder 80303. Teléfono: 720‐561‐5900 Correo electrónico: [email protected]. Horario: 8 am‐4: 30 pm de lunes a viernes.