October 13, 2020
Important Links and Dates
October 13th - PreOrdered (before October 7th) School Store Bus Lane Pick up (enter off Harold St) 4:30-630pm
October 15th - 4:15pm Live Event Link
October 16th - PreOrdered (before October 7th) School Store Bus Lane (enter off Harold St) Pick up 9:00am-100pm
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PLEASE CLICK FINAL SCHEDULE ABOVE TO ACCESS THE SCHEDULE FOR IN PERSON AND ONLINE LEARNING BEGINNING OCTOBER 19, 2020.
PLEASE CLICK TRAFFIC MAP ABOVE TO ACCESS THE TRAFFIC PLAN FOR IN PERSON DROP OFF AND PICK UP BEGINNING OCTOBER 19, 2020.
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CLICK HERE for the Link to this Week's Live Event on Teams
Regular Weekly Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2020 @ 4:15pm
Microsoft Teams
Our October 15th meeting will review all safety procedures shared with students for parents to reinforce before our October 19th campus reopening.
We will also provide any updates we have related to both learning options and provide time for live questions and answers. Click here to join through your student's microsoft teams account.
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LMS: Face to Face Student Supplies
In order for teachers and students to maintain their current class rosters/schedules they will be hosting the synchronous portion of the class through Teams and face to face simultaneously. Students will need to have access to certain technology and resources to engage with the whole class, the teacher and online instructional tools like the HUB.
Elective teachers will communicate if there are specifics that are required of their class to eliminate sharing resources/mandatory supplies. Supplies from the 2020-2021 School Supply List are no longer required and considered optional. Please note that students will not be allowed to share supplies and lockers will not be provided this school year, so please plan accordingly.
Technology Requirements:
Laptop or Chromebook
Charger for Laptop or Chromebook
Headphones that have a built-in microphone
Other Supplies:
Backpack or Carryall Bag
Clean Mask
Optional: Additional PPE |
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If you ordered from the school store by October 7th, your order is ready for pick up!
Please drive through the bus lane during the below times to pick up your order.
*The bus lane is accessible off of Harold, behind the school*
Tuesday, October 13th 4:30pm-6:30pm
Friday, October 16 9:00am-1:00pm
If you ordered after October 7th, your order will be ready once in person school resumes next week.
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UPDATED STUDENT DRESS GUIDELINES
These student dress guidelines are in place for the 2020-2021 Face-to-Face educational setting. While our official school uniform policy has been suspended, all students must adhere to the following basic dress standards.
To maintain proper student attire and educational spirit, students must show proper attention to personal hygiene, health, safety, neatness of appearance, and suitability of clothing for school activities. Clothing must not be inappropriately revealing, excessively tight, or excessively baggy. Students must dress in a presentable manner and adhere to the below-mentioned standards:
- Masks, face shields and/or appropriate PPE must be worn at all times.
- Hats, bandanas, non-religious head coverings, sleep caps are not allowed to be worn on campus.
- The length of shorts, skirts, and dresses should approach the knee. Pants and shorts must be worn at the waist.
- Clothing must be free of holes and tears.
- Clothing must not include vulgar, profane, or inappropriate words or pictures.
- All clothing must cover the entire midriff area. Low cut shirts or blouses are not allowed. Tank tops, bandeaus, camisoles, transparent clothing, and clothing designed to be worn as an undergarment are not permitted.
- Appropriate outer wear includes sweaters, jackets and cardigans. Please do not bring blankets and/or Snuggies to campus for safety reasons.
- Bike shorts, exercise joggers, sweat pants and yoga pants are not permitted.
- All shoes must be closed-toe and should have backs. Shoes like sandals, flip-flops and Crocs are not permitted for safety reasons.
Lanier administrators will determine if any issue related to student dress, including any not listed above, is a violation of the student dress code. Students in violation of dress code will receive consequences deemed appropriate by Lanier administration
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Let's help get our Face-To-Face Purple Pups get back in the building safely! Lend a hand making sure that students stay socially distanced while lined up at the entrances. It may not actually take until 9:15 once everyone is used to the process, so sign up for any slots you can and encourage friends to do the same! CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S NEEDED AND TO SIGN UP. THANK YOU! |
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALREADY CONTRIBUTED TO THIS YEAR'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN.
There is still time to contribute. Your tax deductible donation will help ensure the continuing success of Lanier by directly funding programs that benefit your child and our learning community. These programs include additional training and professional development for our faculty and staff, technology purchases, campus improvements, curriculum and classroom support, and other non-discretionary expenses.
Please consider donating to Lanier’s
Commitment to Excellence today!
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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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 6:
- Have you reflected on something that could make PUPS more fun/interesting?
- Have you reflected about how this could make each student enjoy PUPS even more?
- How do you best communicate your ideas?
- How does your audience influence how you communicate?
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GT TESTING
HISD offers Gifted and Talented testing once per school year. All Lanier students not currently identified as Gifted and Talented are eligible for G/T testing. G/T tests will be administered on the Lanier campus, no virtual testing options will be offered for G/T testing this school year. Testing seats are limited per session, due to social distancing guidelines. Gifted and Talented testing applications must be turned in by November 6, 2020. If you are interested in G/T testing, please contact Mrs. Garza Pender at jgarza8@houstonisd.org.
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Lanier Uniform Store Now ONLINE!
The Lanier Uniform store is now ONLINE!!! Shop for official Purple Pup polos, hoodies, spirit shirts, and more at
https://lanier-pto-spiritstore.square.site
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CHILD'S NAME, GRADE AND CLUSTER IN THE NOTES SECTION AT CHECKOUT!
Any online orders placed at this time, will be available for pickup by students ONLY after face-to-face instruction resumes. Details on how your student can pick up their uniform order will be communicated later.
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DEBATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention 6th Graders! Interested in joining the Lanier Speech & Debate Team? Then join us for our After School 6th Grade Debate Club beginning online on Oct. 27. Please contact Mr. Franz Hill at fhill1@houstonisd.org to be added on Microsoft Teams. 6th Grade Debate Club will meet every Tuesday from 4:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. online.
Congrats to the Following Debate Students
on their recent Tournament Success!
Novice Public Forum
Mahsa Forghani & Emerald Tang – 2nd
Kamala Majumder & Mischa Wijesekera - Quarterfinalists
Novice Lincoln-Douglas
Ellery McDaniel – 2nd
Shanti Majumder - Semifinalist
Novice Congress
Andy Shen – 1st
Pratyush Prakash - Finalist
Novice Poetry
Magda Rajszewski – 1st
Meadow Lam – 2nd
Ethan Sims – 3rd
Avey Gannaway – 5th
Novice Prose
Pranali Rajarajan – 3rd
Esha Bhavsar – 4th
Anna Parker – 5th
Hannah Gorelick – 6th
Ethan Sims – 7th
Novice Domestic Extemp
Vishist Santanam – 3rd
Mahika Joshi – 5th
Pranali Rajarajan - semifinalist
Original Oratory
Klaridy Miller - semifinalist
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Calling all Beginning and NON-Swimmers
Calling all beginner or non swimmers. The USA Swimming Foundation and HISD have partnered in a new swim program to provide increased access to water safety and swimming lessons across Houston. To qualify, the student must be in grades 5 – 8 and currently a beginner or non-swimmer. The program will be free to those who qualify for the program. If interested, fill out the Google form below. Email Coach MacDonald with Lamar Swimming with questions.
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BOYSCOUTS TROOP 125
Troop-125 was founded in 1946 with a main focus on light-weight backpacking. We are thus also known as the “backpackers.” Boy Scouts offers a great opportunity for children to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Furthermore, they will be provided with a structured environment in which to develop their independence and leadership and communication skills. The highest accomplishment in scouting is the Eagle Scout rank, which is looked upon favorably when advancing their education and/or career. We meet every Monday from 7:30-8:30pm virtually or in person while observing masking and distancing. We camp once a month over the weekend.
Upcoming campouts will be at Long Star Hiking Trial and Pedernales Falls State Park. Troop- 125 is sponsored by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (5308 Buffalo Speedway). No prior scouting experience is required. If interested, please e-mail Eric or Brian . We could arrange for a visit to one of our Monday-night meetings or campouts.
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weekly parent/teacher/staff newsletter
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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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 Like us on Facebook
Remember to "LIKE" us on the official Lanier PTO Facebook Page to stay up to date on all Lanier Middle School events. PTO meetings and programs are also posted at this link. Go Purple Pups!
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Subscribe Now to the LMS Calendar
Stay in the know on all Lanier events. Subscribe by clicking the "+ GoogleCalendar" button on the bottom right of the calendar here. This will sync with your personal electronic calendar.
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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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