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We đź’ś our
Lanier Purple Pups!
Have a great second
week of school!
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Save the Date!
Lanier MS General PTO Meeting
September 24 @ 5pm
Additional details to follow!
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This Week: September 17th, 4:15 PM
Weekly Purple Pup Virtual Show!
Weekly Teams Live Event Hosted by
Mr. Wheat - For Parents and Students
Every Thursday at 4:15pm Mr. Wheat will host a weekly Teams Live Event to keep students and parents informed about information events, district updates and cool things our students are doing in the community. The link to these live events will be shared with parents and students through students’ Teams accounts.
Upcoming dates:
September 17th – 4:15pm - Weekly Purple Pup Virtual Show
September 22nd – 5:30 – 7:30pm – Open House
September 24th – 4:15pm - Weekly Purple Pup Virtual Show
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Live Teams Meeting for 8th Grade
Students and Families
Lanier Middle School will host a Live Teams meeting for our 8th grade students and their families, this Friday, September 18th, at 4:15pm. The meeting will cover the HISD Magnet application process for the 2021-2022 school year. The link to the meeting can be found on the home page of the Lanier school website.
Click here for additional information to this live event
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Please consider donating to Lanier’s Commitment to Excellence!
Click here to donate in one of the five sponsorship levels. No amount is too small, and every dollar you give will be greatly appreciated. Donate by October 23, 2020, to receive the new Lanier Purple Pride yard sign!
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Commitment to Excellence
2019-2020 Past CTE Benefits Update
Thank you to everybody who donated to last year’s CTE campaign!
Great news: The pavers are ready to be installed!
Unfortunately the engraving on the pavers was delayed due to the current COVID situation but the vendor has now begun scheduling the installation that should begin at the end of September. Thank you to everyone for their patience.
Please email susana.m.boker@gmail.com with additional questions
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Purpose.Unity.Principles.Service.
PUPS
Former GSG Leadership Program
Weekly PUPS Inquiry Questions:
Each week we frame our daily PUPS plans around IB concepts, themes and values to help focus our community building activities. We encourage families to continue the conversation at home as we develop our new PUPS program.
Week 2:
- What characteristics do you think are important? What characteristics do you use to identify a hero?
- How do you communicate your perspective and explain how you make decisions? After reflecting on others ideas and gaining new or different information is it okay to change your mind?
- Do diverse groups or non-diverse groups have more success? How does culture influence the way we connect to the world around us?
- How do rules or expectations create structures in class and society? What role do games play in development of individuals and cultures?
- How do having a set of NORMS make the classroom more fair? How will your NORMS shape the development of your classroom?
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PUPS
Former GSG Leadership Program
Purpose.Unity.Principles.Service
As many of you are aware of, this summer we went through a reevaluation of the GSG program at Lanier. We are very proud to introduce the new and improve student led “homeroom” program - PUPS. We want to make all members of our community aware of the program vision, mission and values and encourage to discuss what this means with your child(ren).
VISION
Making a big place feel small and every voice feel big.
MISSION
PUPS is a student-centered, intimate community dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of students while simultaneously giving them voice to power and preparation to be global citizens.
Through intentional, year-long leadership training, PUPS Leaders will establish each community as a safe space centered on the IB Learner Profile.
Through a gradual release approach, students will engage in relevant discourse exercising critical thinking, problem solving, empathy, adaptability, and growth mindset with the goal of being advocates of change both within and outside of the LMS community.
VALUES
Community: Establishing a partnership among teachers, leaders and students to cultivate a culture of respect, empathy, and belonging
Social and Emotional Needs: discovering self-identity and managing emotions to build the realization, perspective and skills to know that everyone has value
Voice to Power: creating space for students to develop the confidence and efficacy to affect change in the real world through democratic action
Global Citizens: empowering our community to invoke positive change around the world by modeling the IB Learner Profile
Each week we are guided by inquiry questions that we hope will not only provoke conversations in the PUPS classes, but also at the dinner table.
Week 1 Inquiry Questions:
What is the PUPS vision? How do we communicate vision? Do you feel supported at Lanier? Do you feel safe asking for help? How can we use technology to connect with and learn more about our peers?
Who are your PUPS classmates/community?
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Volunteers Needed
Lanier's Parent Teacher Organization is seeking volunteers for this school year. All committee positions are listed on the PTO website HERE.
We are most interested of anyone interested in the following:
- Fundraising
- Parent Teacher socials
- Purple Page editor
- Webpage maintenance and design
- Dad's Club participants
- Special projects committee members to help with school improvements
Please join us in serving the students, teachers, and staff of Lanier Middles School! We need help virtually as well to help make this a successful year.
If interested in volunteering, email us and let us know.
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TECHNOLOGY
Students need the right tools to be successful in this time of distance learning. With that in mind we are working to make sure every student has adequate technology equipment. We had a successful technology distribution. However I know that many of you might still be in need of technology.
Your student needs a Chromebook if:
- He or she doesn’t have access to a computer.
- Is trying to do his or her work on a phone or tablet.
- Is sharing equipment with others so they can’t log into the classes as required.
Your student needs a Hot Spot if:
There is not access to reliable internet.
Please send me an email if you need a Chromebook or a Hot Spot. If there is enough need we will have another pick up, or I will make arrangements with you individually.
Dan Maluski
daniel.maluski@houstonisd.org
713.942.1900
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WE HAVE A NEW WRAPAROUND RESOURCE SPECIALIST!
Ms. Grunder - Lanier’s New Wraparound Resource Specialist
Hello Purple Pups!
There is a new service available at Lanier Middle School that we are so excited to share! Wraparound Services is a department that HISD has recently implemented that seeks to “fill the gaps” outside of school so that students are able to excel in life and academically. We now have our very own “Wraparound Resource Specialist” here at Lanier! Her name is Ms. Grunder and she is here to offer support and connect students and families with resources related to basic needs such as: food, shelter, utilities, clothing etc., mental & physical health and much more. Check out the infographic! Do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Grunder if your family is in need of support. Ms. Grunder is here to help! ¡Habla español!
Email: Elizabeth.Grunder@houstonisd.org
Phone: 346-291-6734
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 Math Club
Hello students and parents,
Math Club registration is open!
If you are interested, the link is here: Math Club Registration 2020
This year, we will be focusing less on competition and more on training and learning. Due to the uncertain nature of this school year, we will have to be flexible and adapt to changes and developments. If you have any questions about the club or its activities this year, feel free to contact us at laniermathclub@gmail.com.
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Questions about Lanier?
Please visit the Lanier HISD website for updates for the new school year, as they become available.
Thanks!
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Retail Fundraising
If you shop at any of these retailers, please take a minute to sign up for the loyalty programs, which donate a percentage of your purchases back to our school or PTO. The more families that participate, the more we will earn!
For additional information, visit our website with detailed instructions for each retailer. Thank you for your support of Lanier Middle School.
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