August 29, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates/ Reminders

CLICK HERE FOR THE TRAFFIC PLAN
Tardy Bell rings at 8:30am / Dismissal at 4:00pm
September 6 - - - Labor Day - - - No school
September 16 - - - Fall Holiday - - - No School
September 17 - - - Teacher Service Day - - - No school for students
Click here for 2021-2022 HISD academic calendar
IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL PUPS! 
When to stay home & contact Nurse Hechler 
·         You have a fever of 100° or higher, the day before or day of school 
·         Are confirmed positive for COVID-19 for ANYONE in your home 
·         Awaiting COVID-19 test results – for ANYONE in your home  
·         Display classic COVID-19 symptoms – severe headache, cough, fever,                      diarrhea, loss of taste/smell, severe fatigue, muscle aches 
·         Live with someone who is COVID positive or presumed COVID positive 
·         Have been notified to be a close contact of either a presumed or                                 confirmed COVID positive person 
 

Contact Nurse Hechler immediately for the above situations – time is of the essence 
THE LANIER PTO CORNER
Unlike many of our elementary schools, the Lanier PTO is free to join for all. Please save the date! Our first Lanier PTO meeting will be Wednesday, September 22 at 9:00am and will be held virtually. Look out for the link coming soon! We also plan to have two additional virtual meetings this Fall, November 17th and December 15th. 
 

LANIER PTO DOLLARS AT WORK
 
Did you know that each year, the PTO helps fund teacher classroom setup needs? It’s just one example of how we support our wonderful faculty.
Lanier Cross Country Wants YOU!
If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in running Cross Country, please join us for the first day of practice Monday 8/30 from 6:30-8:00AM on the soccer field. Practices are held Monday – Thursday 6:30-8:00AM. Please make sure to have all the necessary paperwork filled out online before practice. For more information about paperwork please visit the Lanier Athletics website, https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/6264,  or email Coach Regev at Niv.Regev@Houstonisd.org. Also please take a minute to visit the Cross Country website for more information about the season: https://sites.google.com/houstonisd.org/lanier-cross-country/home
Looking forward to a great season.
 
-Coach Regev
Lanier Ultra - Impact: Strength and Conditioning
Who are we...?

Ultra-Impact: Strength and Conditioning serves as a purpose to enrich the
minds of young teens by educating them in fitness techniques, nutritional
awareness, and healthy relationships with themselves and others. All grade
levels are eligible!

When and Where do we meet...?

T-Building → Weight Room/Patio → Morning from 7:00am to 8:00am → begins August 30th.
(Subject to change upon Athletic Scheduling)
What will we do...?

Strength Conditioning- Boxing, Weightlifting, Calisthenics, Yoga, Cardio Conditioning
- Intramural Sports - Cardio Training - H.I.I.T. Workouts

Build Positive Mindset
- Embracing Challenges - Mental Health - Meditation - Confidence
Nutritional Awareness
- Meal Planning - Food Nutrition - Awareness of Health-Related Complications

How do I join...?

➢ Sign up here: 
https://forms.gle/6F5J8wFTbXpgPkYw5
➢ Complete the Paperwork Requirements to Join

➢ Email fabian.saldana@houstonisd.org for more information
What if I can’t make it every day...???

NO SWEAT! Our Program is all school year! Monday – Thursday! If you can’t
make it one day, come the next and bring a friend!
Scholastic Cross - Curriculum Tutoring
About Us
Scholastic Cross – Curriculum Tutors serves the community of Lanier Middle
School by assisting students who may be either struggling or not struggling in
their respective classes. Scholastic is PEER tutoring and provides a safe
comforting environment where students can be offered education assistance
from a fellow student. Scholastic Tutors have been serving the Lanier Family
for two year now and are proud to continue this service for years to come.

What we offer
Tutoring Assistance is provided in the following subjects:
- Reading                  - Math               - Science
- History                  - Spanish            - Chinese
                - French                     - Tech

Location, Date, and Times
Location: Library, 3rd Floor
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 4pm – 5pm, Beginning September 13th


Become a Tutor
➢ Sign up here: 
https://forms.gle/d1cHgfZXYxHjxwcS7
➢ Complete the Paperwork Requirements to Join:
https://sites.google.com/houstonisd.org/scholastic-cross-curriculum-
tu/become-a-tutor?authuser=1


Sign Up to Receive Tutoring
➢ Sign up here: 
https://forms.gle/GpDXQL2Q6jC8on3j7
➢ Email fabian.saldana@houstonisd.org for more information
 
WHAT IS GREAT 8?

A celebration of all of the accomplishments and friendships created at Lanier Middle School, which include: 

  • Great 8 Semi-Formal Dance
  • Class Field Trip
  • Class T-Shirt 
  • Great 8 Breakfast 
  • Class Panoramic Picture
  • Promotion Awards & Ceremony 

Dues are $88

http://LanierGreat8.simplesite.com

  • As we work to provide school uniforms during this time, we thank you for your patience and support.  Below you will find important announcements and updates.  
     

    ONLINE STORE:
    The Online Store is currently OPEN and will CLOSE on Tuesday, August 31st.
     
    Orders will be available for pick up in the Lanier Gear Spirit Store BY STUDENTS ONLY on Tuesday, September 14th  – Friday, September 17th  from 10:30am-1pm (ALL lunches)
     
    A pick-up schedule will be announced prior to September 14th.
     
    IN-STORE UPDATE:
     **We have limited inventory during this time in the physical store – we are currently out of ALL Youth XL, Youth L and Adult S sizes.

    September Schedule
    STUDENTS ONLY will be able to stop by the Lanier Gear Spirit Store as follows:
    Thursdays 10:30am – 12pm (A/B Lunch)
    Fridays 12 – 1pm (C Lunch)
     
    Permanent Schedule beginning Monday, October 4th
    STUDENTS ONLY
    Monday 8-8:30am
    Thursdays 10:30am – 12pm (A/B Lunch)
    Fridays 12 – 1pm (C Lunch)

    https://lanier-pto-spiritstore.square.site/

    ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please email lanierptogearstore@gmail.com

2022 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!  
GET THEM AT A DISCOUNT!


The 2022 Yearbooks are on sale for $35.00, but only for a limited time.  The price will go up to $40.00 after this special ‘Back-to-School’ special sale!

But hurry--there’s only a limited number of books available at this price. Don’t lose out on this one-time discount!

Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to place your order. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Olivier at molivier@houstonisd.org.  Thank you!
L A N I E R   2021-2022   
D I R E C T O R Y

 CALLING ALL LANIER FAMILIES!  Please sign up for the Lanier directory for the 2021-2022 school year. The directory will afford our community a chance to communicate outside of the classroom. We are also in the process of moving our website to the membership toolkit format so that all of our online PTO info will be in one place. Thank you! 
 
Please click here to complete your accurate information to display in the directory.
 
The information will be confirmed by a member of administration and only approved users will have access to the directory.
 
                                                  
w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / g r o u p / p u r p l e p u p s
Facebook group for current and incoming Lanier families. Join here.  You must answer both questions and be verified. Please answer the questions to be added. Thank you!

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