LV Middle School summer office hours will be as follows:

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:30pm

The office will be closed July 1-5, 2013

Spring is always a busy time of the year, which you will note as you review the important dates listed in this newsletter. Several STAAR assessments will be given over the next few weeks. Our students have been well-prepared for these state assessments; your support with helping students work to their optimum levels is greatly appreciated. To be alert and test-ready, it is recommended that students are well-rested after a good night’s sleep and have breakfast each morning.

On May 21 end-of-year award assemblies will be held to recognize students for their achievements. At the assemblies, we will recognize UIL winners, honor roll, and individual awards from teachers. The sixth grade assembly will begin at 11:40, the seventh at 1:45, and the eighth takes place at 2:40.

The LVMS staff and I continue to value your support. We’re anticipating a successful, fantastic final nine weeks of the school year.

Sincerely,
Trisha Upchurch

Read the March newsletter here.

Parents and Guardians:
The first semester of the school year is history, and it was an exciting one. Here’s a brief recap of a few noteworthy events.

In September and October, we saw exciting action as seventh and eighth graders participated in volleyball and football games. The players made us all proud! The cheerleaders held pep rallies to promote school spirit. Also in October, LVMS Student Council sponsored Red Ribbon Week, an initiative to discourage drug use. Students and staff took a stand against drug use by participating in the thematic activities throughout the week.

Students showed off their dancing skills at the school dance held in October. In November, the gifted and talented students explored the Renaissance period.

Throughout the fall, students began preparing for the UIL academic meet. Then in December about sixty students competed in the district UIL Academic Meet held at Blanco ISD. We celebrate the efforts of all participants and their sponsors. The individual and group results are included in this newsletter.

The spring semester promises to be a busy one. Some students are preparing for UIL One Act Play. This is the first time in several years that LVMS has participated in this event, so we are excited about the acting debut of the students. Basketball season is well underway; four games for each team remain. During the spring semester, students will take the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The dates of the tests are included in this newsletter.

The LVMS would like to thank parents for the Thanksgiving pies and the Christmas cookies. We were overwhelmed with the generosity of our parents, and we appreciate your support.

Sincerely,
Trisha Upchurch

Read the entire newsletter here!

Parents and Guardians:
Have you been counting the days left in your summer? There aren't many! We're making plans for a great new school year, and I would like to pass on some important information to you.

Our Back to School Night will be from 5:30-7:00PM, Wednesday, August 22. At 5:30PM, a brief orientation in the cafeteria will be presented to all sixth graders and students who are new to the district. Your child will be able to pick up his/her class schedule at the conclusion of the orientation.

Returning 7th and 8th graders can pick up their class schedules in front of the middle school office between 5:30-7:00. During the Back to School Night, all middle school students are welcome to locate their classes and lockers and meet their teachers. A representative from the transportation department will be on hand to answer questions about bus routes. For your convenience, a food service representative will be available to assist with cafeteria questions. You will also be able to deposit money in your student's lunch account.

Class schedules will not be available prior to August 22. For any students who are unable to attend the Back to School Night, schedules can be picked up on August 27, the first day of school.

As you are purchasing school clothes, please remember that LVISD follows a dress code, which specifies what can be worn to school. For more information regarding the dress code, school supply lists, and middle school guidelines, see the Lago Vista Middle School Student/Parent Supplement, which can be found on the district website.

We hope you and your child can join us for the Back to School Night on August 22, and we look forward to the start of a fantastic school year on August 27.

Get a head start on back to school!

2012-2013 District Calendar

Supply Lists for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

Please note - the middle school will be closed July 16-27. We will return to regular office hours on Monday, July 30th.

Mark your calendar for the following:

August 22: Back to School Night - students can pick up schedules, locker assignments and meet their teachers.

August 27: First Day of School - we are so excited for the school year and look forward to seeing returning students and meeting the Class of 2019 students and parents as well as new families to the district!

Fall Sports will get underway the first week of school. Make sure to have all your paperwork filled out, physicals completed, and be ready to turn in the first week of school. Football and volleyball schedules are posted on the website and the campus calendar. Be sure to come out and support our vikings!

Football-7th & 8th grade football practice will begin August 28th.
On August 14th @ 6pm, there will be an 8th grade parent meeting in the MS Gym. Players will be issued equipment and practice schedules following the mtg.
On Wednesday, August 15th @ 6pm, there will be a 7th grade parent meeting after which players will be issued equipment and practice schedules. Please plan to attend if your child is playing football.

Volleyball-there will be a meeting on August 27th during athletic period for those 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball. Tryouts for 7th & 8th grade will take place over 2 days the week of August 27-31 before/after school. Specific days and times will be announced the first day of school, Monday, August 27th.

LVISD uses txConnect-parent portal to connect you with your students grades. By acquiring a txConnect account, you will be able to view your child(ren)'s grades and attendance. Parents of Lago Vista ISD students in grades 2-12 can use txConnect to access student grades, while all Lago Vista parents (kindergarten - grade 12) can use txConnect to check and keep up with their attendance.

Click here to connect to txConnect. You will need to create an account using the student code that was mailed home to each household (you may check with your campus secretary if you did not receive a letter in the mail).

Grades that appear on txConnect are as current as the teacher's electronic gradebook. Please allow adequate time for teachers to grade papers and enter the grades into the system. Remember, teachers have the full-time job of teaching, planning, collaborating, meeting, and assessing student work.

Questions concerning your child’s grades should be directed to the teacher.