May 11, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates/ Reminders
*DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP ON WESTHEIMER. THIS IS A NO STOPPING/STANDING ZONE.
WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LOAD AND UNLOAD VEHICLES ON WESTHEIMER. WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION.*

May 23, 2021 Parent Teacher Social @ Kirby Ice House 2pm-4pm (outdoors) more details to follow
May 24, 2021 Pajama Jam Lanier Online Auction kicks off from home
May 24-28 Pajama Jam Week of Spirit Activities 
June 8, 2021 Great 8 8th Grade Picnic
June 10, 2021 Great 8 Virtual 8th grade promotion presentation

Click here for full 2020-2021 HISD academic calendar
Click here for 2021-2022 newly released HISD academic calendar

Our Virtual Auction Kicks off Monday, May 24!

Pajama Jam online auction is coming soon!

On Monday, May 24th, Lanier Middle School PTO kicks off its annual auction to support educational programs and enrichment for our wonderful school. The “Bid From Your Bed” Pajama Jam is a 100% virtual and online auction this year, where you can even “Bid From Your Bed” in your pajamas if you like! 

In addition to the auction with round-the-clock bidding, the week-long celebration includes much more. School spirit and pajama days, spirit nights at local restaurants, and a raffle with exciting prizes. 

More details below...

 
Questions? Please contact Lanier PTO at lanierptoweb@gmail.com
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A T T E N T I O N    V O L U N T E E R S    N E E D E D
PLEASE READ FOR DETAILS
Looking for pop up sport event tents for our peace festival being held Thursday June 3rd 4-6pm.
Please email 
mdimitri@houstonisd.org if you are able to lend us your tent for the day so we can have protection from the elements for our LMS International Peace Festival.



We are kicking off our LMS auditorium refurbishing project and we need your help. We are in need of a wood floor contractor and we are hopeful someone in our Lanier family has this expertise. If you are interested in working with us please email lanierptoweb@gmail.com

We are in search of volunteers for next school year! We need anyone interested in being a chair of a committee or serving as part of a committee. Let us know what you would be interested in and email lanierptoweb@gmail.com for more information!!


The Lanier Gear team is looking for a few helping hands for the June Uniform Drive!  From June 2 - 4, parents will be able to purchase uniform items in front of the school from 2:30pm - 4pm. Parents will also be able to pickup any online orders placed before May 28. Experience with Square a plus but not necessary to volunteer! Join us and help fellow parents wrap up this school year while getting ready for the next! Sign up at 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5AF2DA0FB6-lanier1
Parents Needed for the International Peace Festival!
 
Call out to all parents interested in helping organize and participate in our annual International Peace Festival. The event is Friday, June 4th after school and will be a drive-through, online celebration highlighting the hard work our children have done this year. Please email Ms. Maja if you are interested (mdimitri@houstonisd.org). Thank you.

Y E A R B O O K
CORNER

You can also order by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ordertheyearbook
YEARBOOK ORDERS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A COUPLE MORE WEEKS. PLEASE ORDER SOON!
DEADLINE FOR 8th GRADE YEARBOOK SHOUT OUT IS MAY 13!
Show your 8th grader how proud you are by honoring them with a Recognition Ad in the yearbook!
We have full page, ½ page, ¼ page and 1/8 page sizes available.
Click here to place your order today:  https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1079165/Lanier-Middle-School/ Deadline will not be extended! 

 
  • Breakfast Picnic and Activities at the Lanier Field 
    Tuesday, June 8,  9:00-11:30 AM

  • Promotion and Awards Ceremony (virtual presentation)
    Thursday, June 10

Check the Great 8 Website for more information regarding activities planned for our 8th grade students or email the Great 8 chairs with any questions: laniergreat8@gmail.com
If you need to pay the $44 Great 8 dues, please click HERE
                                                   
This Wednesday is National School Nurse Day. Thank you to our very own Nurse Hechler. We appreciate you! 

All students entering into 7th grade are required to have a meningococcal (MCV4) & Tdap (tetanus booster) before entering 7th grade. 
Fall schedules will be held until the required immunizations are completed.
If you need assistance with free or low-cost immunizations, contact me for a clinic list.
See the Texas Department of State Health Services for more information.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx
 
You can also check the information on my web page. https://tinahechler.wixsite.com/website 
 
Forms can be turned in at the front desk, attendance office, faxed (713-556-8675), or emailed to me.
 
Todos los estudiantes que ingresan a 7th grado deben tener un meningococo (MCV4) y Tdap (refuerzo contra el tétanos) antes de ingresar al 7th grado.
Los horarios de otoño se llevarán a cabo hasta que se completen las vacunas requeridas.
Si necesita asistencia con vacunas gratuitas o de bajo costo, contact me for lista de clínicas.
Consulte el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Estado de Texas para obtener más información.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx
 
También puedes consultar la información en mi página web.  https://tinahechler.wixsite.com/website
 
Los formularios se pueden entregar en la recepción, en la oficina de asistencia, por fax (713-556-8675) o por correo electrónico.


When to stay home and other steps Lanier students, teachers, and staff should take to protect themselves and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Lanier students, staff, and teachers should stay home if they have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, are showing symptoms of COVID-19, or have recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19, including household members. Students or staff who have family members who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 should stay home, notify Nurse Hechler, self-quarantine and continue to monitor symptoms. 
Nurse Hechler will approve your return to school date.
 
Nurse Hechler has noted that, through contact tracing, 90% of exposures and positive cases come from after school/weekend get togethers where masks are not worn.  Meeting with people outside of your household for meals & parties is risky.  You are at your most vulnerable in these situations – mask off, less than 6 feet apart for longer than 15 minutes. 
Stay vigilant and safe, Lanier Family!  

 
Tina Hechler BSN, RN
https://tinahechler.wixsite.com/website
School Nurse
Lanier Middle School 
An International Baccalaureate Middle Years School
2600 Woodhead
713-942-1900 ext. 057109

L A N I E R   2021-2022   D I R E C T O R Y
 CALLING ALL 6th, 7th and any RETURNING FAMILIES!  We are launching our Lanier directory for the 2021-2022 school year. We wanted to help everyone connect before we break for summer. The directory will afford our community a chance to communicate outside of the classroom.
 
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.  Please answer the 2 required questions to be approved. 

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