Lincoln County Middle School

Picture proofs and order forms were sent home today with your student. You can order online using the codes provided on the proof and have it shipped directly to your address. If student missed picture day, they will have their picture taken on Oct 25 - a flyer went home with those students. If a student wants a retake they have to have student/guardian note requesting the retake on Oct 25.

Veteran's Day is November 11th. This year we are creating a Wall of Heroes and a Remembrance Wall for those service members no longer with us to honor our veterans past and present. If you would like to add a picture to either wall, please send a photo copy to school with your student (turn them in to either office), email a photo (melissa.hoover@lincoln.kyschools.us or cindy.bryant@lincoln.kyschools.us), or upload a photo to this post with their name and branch in the military. Also let us know which wall the picture should go on. This is just a small token of our appreciation for all the heroes. The deadline to turn in your photo is November 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 365-8400.

Flu shots will be given on Oct 16 at LCMS for those that previously signed a consent form. Students that are absent on this day will be scheduled for a makeup.

Please help us maintain the educational environment and overall safety of students by encouraging your child to follow school policies regarding cell phones. Not only is it best practice, it is recommended by top safety officials. "Jon Akers, director of the Kentucky Center for School Safety, has written an on-line essay calling on school systems to prohibit students from having cell phones in their possession during school hours (go to www.kysafeschools.org). He presents an iron-clad argument to the effect that student cell phones are not just unnecessary but also contribute to bullying, underachievement, sexual harassment, numerous disciplinary issues, including cheating, and even criminal activity. It goes without saying that they are one more distraction to a generation that is already suffering from distraction overload." St Augustine Record https://www.schoolsecurity.org/trends/cell-phones-and-text-messaging-in-schools/ LCMS Policy: CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES Lincoln County Middle School supports the need for students to use electronic devices and their need to communicate with parents while at school through our 1:1 chromebook program. Due to concerns over cyber bullying and inappropriate online behavior at school, all personal technology devices not managed by the school or district must remain in backpacks throughout the entire school day. This protocol is not based on one incident - but a host of issues that show a need for changes for the purposes of student safety and wellbeing. Personal technology devices that are not district managed are not permitted for use from the tardy bell at 8:05am to the dismissal bell at 3:10pm. Students can still contact their parents through email and the use of their chromebook throughout the school day. Failure to comply with this protocol or administrative and teacher directions for cell phones and personal technology will result in disciplinary actions and temporary confiscation of the device. The discipline progression for cell phones and personal technology devices is outlined below: 1st Offense - Student warning, teacher confiscates for class period and noted on strike sheet 2nd Offense - Teacher will confiscate the phone and turn it into the office. The student can pick up the phone after 3:10pm from the front office. 3rd Offense - Teacher will confiscate phone and turn it into the office, the phone must be picked up by a parent or guardian 4th Offense - Teacher will confiscate phone and turn it into the office, the phone must be picked up by a parent or guardian AND a detention will be assigned. 5th Offense and above - Teacher will confiscate phone and turn it into the office, the phone must be picked up by a parent or guardian AND a Thursday school (2.5 hours) will be assigned.

LCMS Families, this is Principal Burnett. We are safe at the middle school and are remaining in lock down due to a threat at the high school that is being investigated. More info about dismissal will be coming soon. Please do not call the middle school, as we need to keep the lines open and follow guidance from law enforcement.

Don't miss this excellent and informative training tonight! Cybersafe Schools with Michael Lemon Parent, Staff, and Community Training Wednesday, September 27th 6:00 p.m. Lincoln County Middle School, McGuffey Gym

7th Grade Orange Team will be going on a field trip to see "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and visit Somerset Community College on October 12th, 2023. Students received permission slips last week in their English class and they need to be returned by September 29th, 2023. The cost is $6 and the LCMS Field Trip Criteria in the Student Handbook will be followed. If you have any questions, please contact either Dakota Lunsford or Kayla Smith.

Tomorrow is high attendance day! We will celebrate by having a PJ day! Wear your favorite pajamas to school and we will also have some special drawings for those that participate.

Please check out our school calendar of events on our website. This is updated often and is a great way to stay informed about upcoming events. https://www.lincoln.kyschools.us/o/lcms/events

Boys Basketball Tryouts will be Friday, September 15th -6th grade - 5:30-7:00 -7th & 8th grade - 7:00-8:30

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Check out this 21st Century Program opportunity!

Picture Day is Friday, September 15th. You can preorder online at mylifetouch.com. You will need the picture ID number located on the flyer that will be sent home this week. You do not have to preorder. Picture proofs will be sent home later. You can send money back with your order in the provided envelope or you can order online after receiving the proof. Also, if you would like to set up email notifications to be reminded of picture days, please go to schools.lifetouch.com/parent-notify. Makeup picture day will be October 25th. If you have any questions, you can reach out to kristy.johnson@lincoln.kyschools.us

We are hiring! Do you love kids? Would school hours work well for you and your family? Consider applying for our open Instructional Assistant job! https://lincolnky.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4103 Join a fun and inviting team!

A note from FRYSC: If you want your child to see the Mobile Dentist, you can sign up using this link. https://www.myschooldentist.com/LDLCKY_schsrm

Check out the LiveSchool top 10 leader board! WOW! Way to #LevelUp

Frozen Jr the Musical!

Reminder: T-shirt order forms and money are due by this Friday! Checks or cash may be turned into the front office. Money will not be accepted after Friday. https://forms.gle/1amFcJudUdAbuxa98

LCMS Student Spirit Wear T-Shirt Sales - All information is in the form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF1sQux7RiRsfHSMfqeR9IlYNCNKP_Pst9EAtHkFu-DnFmrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Have you checked out our new behavior management system LiveSchool? In this program, students can earn positive and negative points based on their behavior. The positive points accumulate and students can use them to earn prizes in the school store. You can set up your account on the following site -https://liveschoolapp.com. There is also an app for Apple users. Each child has a unique code that you will use so you can track your child's progress. If you did not receive an activation code at open house, please send an email to - lauren.burnett@lincoln.kyschools.us Thank You!