Lake Olympia Middle School News

Election time for the 2010/11 PTA Board is at hand. We need YOU to help make our school the best. If you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary, please send a short paragraph with your experience/qualifications by Friday, April 2nd to any of the Nominating Committee members:
• Jenny Haines at jenny.haines@shell.com
• Therese Gantt at the4gantts@earthlink.net
• Johnnette Frank at msjaydee2002@yahoo.com
• Rhonda Freeman at qfreeman@comcast.net
• Roz Thomas at melvin_tee@earthlink.net
We thank you in advance for your support and interest. Many of our current Board members are “graduating” to high school, so we really need some new faces to come join us in supporting LOMS. Whatever your interest and talents, there’s a place for you.
Best regards,
 
The LOMS PTA Nominating Committee

Shared Dreams is a program that provides essential items to students in Fort Bend ISD who do not have adequate clothing, shoes, school supplies and other necessities.
 
On March 9, 10, and 11th the LOMS PTA will be coming to all three lunch periods to collect spare change and/or bills for the Shared Dreams program. Students who contribute will be able to enter their names into a drawing for many fun prizes.
 
We appreciate your support by sending your spare change and/or bills with your student on March 9, 10, or 11th.
 
If any parents would like to help with the coin drive during lunch please contact Tracy Pereira by e-mail: winnipegmama@gmail.com or calling 281-261-8264.
 

Thank you for your support of this important program.

Parents - Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Candidate Programme at a special parent night to be held on Wednesday, March 24, at Missouri City Middle School, 202 Martin Lane, Missouri City, 77389, at 6:30 p.m. Deadline to apply is April 10. Details!
Details URL link: http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/gifted/ib_middle.cfm

DSP Goal 1: FBISD will implement strategies that result in students meeting high standards of achievement.
 
By 2010, 80% of all economically disadvantaged students at Lake Olympia Middle School will meet the passing standard as measured by the TAKS Math test.
 
By 2010, all 8th Grade students will achieve 75% passing standard in all sub-populations as measured by the Science TAKS test.

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TalkLine “When you just need to talk”– 281-240-(TALK) 8255
 
FBISD’s Safe and Drug Free Schools Department is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Crisis Intervention of Houston (CIH) called TalkLine.
TalkLine is a confidential helpline dedicated to the needs of FBISD secondary students. CIH is the managing partner for TalkLine and are responsible for answering calls which students place to the helpline. TalkLine gives students the opportunity to receive confidential help in a safe way. Students can also get information on social service referrals and other community assistance.
 
Top 5 reasons students call TalkLine
1.) Relationship issues such as: break ups, arguments, bullying, harassment, abuse or family problems
2.) Basic human needs: food, clothing, shelter, unemployment issues
3.) Mental Health concerns
4.) Drug or Alcohol abuse
5.) Depression/ Suicidal thoughts

Criminal History Forms can now be completed online and submitted via e-mail
 
To access the online form:
Go to www.fortbendisd.com
Click on Be a Partner
Next screen, click on Community Partnerships
Next screen, click on Criminal History Checks

Here is the actual link to the interactive form - you can copy and paste into URL:
http://fortbendisd.com/personnel/employment.cfm
 
Who completes a CHA form?
 
Any new volunteers
Anyone who completed one prior to August 1, 2006

See attached for the LOMS 08 09 Test Scores
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Academies ...Making a World of Difference
 
Fort Bend Independent School District is initiating a comprehensive academy program to be housed in each of the district’s 10 high schools over the next few years.
 
What are Academies?
 
Academies are personalized, small learning communities that function within a larger high school with a mixture of career and academic classes offered to students. Enrollment of approximately 400 students is eventually anticipated for each academy.
 
Students attending academies generally take more advanced math courses, more computer and technology courses and more college courses.
 
Students interested in applying to one of the specialized academies may obtain the application packet from the guidance counselor office at each middle school and high school or in the menu to the right.
 
Current Academies by School, Program and Enrollment Grades
 
Bush High School – International Business and Marketing Academy for current 8th grade students
Clements High School - Global Languages Academy for current 8th grade students
Hightower High School - Medical Sciences Academy, Engineering Academy, Telecommunications and Media & Electronic Media Communications Academy for 8th grade students
Marshall High School – International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Academy for current 10th grade students; and Geographic Information Systems Academy and Electronic Engineering Academy for current 8th grade students
Willowridge High School – Computer Software Design Academy for current 8th grade students
Proposed Academies for 2010-2011
Willowridge High School – Technology and Virtual High School Academy
Dulles High School – Math and Science Academy
Elkins High School – Move existing Engineering Academy from Hightower
Proposed Academies for 2011-2012
Austin High School – Visual Arts Academy
Kempner High School – Legal Studies Academy
Travis High School – Biotechnology Academy

See attached document for FBISD Middle School Supply List for 2009-2010 School Year.
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Please be aware that you may not use your hand held cell phone or any other electronic device while driving through school zones.

Every time you shop at Kroger and use your enrolled KrogerPlus Card, Kroger will contribute a percentage of your eligible purchases to the Kroger
Neighbor to Neighbor Donation fund. See attached for more information.
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See attached flyers.
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May 28th, 2010
Normal Schedule periods 1-4
5th period 1:10-1:30
6th period 1:35-1:55
7th period exam 2:00-3:50
 
June 1st, 2010
2nd period exam 8:50 (5 minutes for announcements)-10:45
Normal Schedule periods 3-4 (We will report to 6th period in the normal 5th period slot)
5th period exam 2:00-3:50
 
June 3rd
3rd period exam 8:50 -10:45
4th period exam 10:50-12:45
12:45 Early Release
 
June 4th
6th period exam 8:50 -10:45
1st period exam 10:50-12:45
12:45 Early Release

The possession of cell phones and/or paging devices on school property is allowed, however, the use of either device during established school hours as determined by the principal is prohibited. Devices must be kept out of sight and turned off at all times. If the device is on, it is a violation, regardless of whether or not the device is visible to staff for any amount of time.
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All students must have a signed AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) in order to use a computer in FBISD. The AUP stresses the importance of the proper use of the computers and internet. The attached form was sent home in the first day packet and is in the registration packet for new students. If your student did not get the form home to you or it was lost, please print and send in to LOMS asap. After October 1, all students without a signed AUP will be unable to use a computer at LOMS.
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