PIRATE PRIDE
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
E7
Friday November 20
8th Grade Boys Basketball Mountains Team @BHMS
4pm
8th Grade Boys Basketball Plains LMS 2 @ Pla
4pm
Winter Band Concert 6pm
8th Grade Boys Basketball Mountains Team
@ Angevine 4pm
8th Grade Boys Basketball Plains LMS 2 Home
vs MK8 (3)
8th Grade Boys Basketball Plains LMS 3 Home
vs Angevine 4
SAC Mee ng 5‐7pm Library
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
No a ernoon ac vi es
Website: Louisville Middle School Twi er: Ginny Vidulich@PRIDEfulPIRATE
Remember to bookmark the LMS website- meetings, activities, athletics, school events and great resources are all there. http://lom.bvsd.org/Pages/default.aspx
Plan Ahead: November 23‐27 No School Thanksgiving Break, December 9th Open Enrollment Night, December 21—January 4 Winter Break, January 18th No School MLK Day
A Note From Principal Vidulich Gra tude abounds! We are so lucky at the House of PRIDE ~ but we work hard to make our luck! This last week we had the con nued good fortune to host an hour with Eric Cahn, a Holocaust survivor, who credits ordinary people for reaching out with courage to save his life and so many more. He reminds us that “good people doing nothing” is one of the greatest dangers in our world. It is up to each of us to make those daily decisions to choose kindness, choose courage, choose a be er life, and choose PRIDE.
Today then, we kicked off our PRIDE Challenge … making a be er life here at LMS. CU Buffalo and NFL champ Lee Rousson helped us reinforce how each of us has the power to choose good.
Some mes it’s the li le ac ons that add up to the big payoff. For the PRIDE Challenge every couple of weeks each grade level will set a new challenge. Using our school vision as a conversa on starter, each grade level will choose their own Challenge on Thursday for the rest of November and December. We can all find a way to make that daily affirma on ~ a PRIDE Challenge~.
At Louisville Middle School, we envision a learning community where these fundamental values form the founda on of the House of PRIDE:
Posi vity propels us to transform challenges into opportuni es. Respect compels us to honor the dignity and worth of self and others. Integrity inspires us to do the right thing, especially when no one else is watching. Determina on dares us to approach life with energy and persistence. Empathy calls us to connect with others through compassion and caring.
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I invite you to a different kind of PRDE Challenge. On Thursday evening the 19th, we’ll hold our second quarter School
Accountability Commi ee mee ng in the LMS library from 5:00 – 7:00pm. I can’t do anything about the name, but it’s
actually an interes ng and involved group interested in the behind scenes workings of LMS. This mee ng will highlight
our school goals and budget for 2015‐16. I plan to share current and planned spending from BVSD (called the School
Resource Alloca on), fees and fund raised dollars and how we combine those to maximize student achievement and
PRIDE culture at LMS.
As of 11/12/15 we have collected $22,000 in fundraise dollars and $13,000 earmarked by donors for LMS tech‐
nology. We are grateful for the support of our community. Quite honestly, we are about halfway there for the funds we
need to maintain our comprehensive services.
Please join us at SAC to hear the budget details and the ways we’re inves ng in improving learning for your chil‐
dren. If you haven’t had the chance to donate (or would like to donate again), Revtrak now remits tax dona on receipts.
Just go to the Pirate PRIDE One and Only Fundraiser bu on on Revtrak , make your dona on, and the form will be availa‐
ble for you to print for your records.
And finally thank you to the Boulder Ballet for their residency with our PE department. Look in the bulle n for
some pictures. I can’t wait for Tuesday‘s band concert. The rehearsals have been great. Come on out!
Here’s to Gra tude!
Aaaargh! Mrs. V [email protected] Twitter: Ginny Vidulich@PRIDEfulPIRATE
Principal Vidulich’s note con nued...
Canned Food Drive Rules 2015
The Canned Food Drive begins on November 9 and concludes on December 11. All dona-tions will go to the Louisville Food Bank.
The 1st period classroom that finishes with the most points will attend Winterskate. The classroom that finishes in 2nd place, will receive an ice cream party.
Points will be totaled by dividing the total number of points by the number of students in the class.
Each can or food item is worth 1 point. Items from “Most needed list’ will be worth double points.
Peanut Butter Tuna Boxed Bread Canned beans- all kinds Boxed desserts Personal toiletries Canned fruit Dried spaghetti Jello Canned meals - chili, ravioli, stew, spaghetti and meat balls, etc
5 packets of Ramen Noodles are equivalent to 1 can.
No perishables, please!
Friendly reminders: Please make every effort to get your
student to school on time. Tardies are a distraction and interruption for other students, the teachers and your child too.
Any time your contact information has changed including phone num-bers, email address or your home ad-dress. Please contact Lynn Manders 720-561-7408
Thank you to Impact on Education. LMS received $983 this year. That money goes straight into our student opportunity fund. Our student opportunity fund enables student to play sports, provides kids with any materials needed inside and outside of the class room to make them successful. It enables them to play sports, have back packs, shoes bus passes. Thank you!
Monarch High School Open Enrollment Feeder School Informa on
Come see Monarch High School where we create, “Bright Futures, One Student at a Time.” Monarch High School Open Enrollment Showcase for parents and students will take place from 6:30 ‐ 8:30 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in the auditorium. This event will provide an opportunity to interact with administra‐tors, counselors, teachers, students and parent groups. We will showcase our outstanding opportuni es in aca‐demics, arts, athle cs, clubs and ac vi es, as well as conduct a building tour. Students will have an addi onal opportunity to get to know MHS first‐hand by having a parent arrange a shadow‐ing experience. Go to: h p://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b44aca929a31‐monarch and sign up for a me slot. Shadowing opportuni es will be available on December 1, 4, 7, 8, and 11, 2015 and January 8, 2016. If you have ques ons about shadowing, please contact the Counseling Office at 720‐561‐5634. Parent tours with the principal or an assistant principal are available a er December 1 upon request. Please con‐tact Barbara Olsen @ 720‐561‐4202 to schedule an appointment. We will hold a parent coffee, followed by a build‐ing tour, on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 1:00‐3:00 pm in the MHS library. A principal’s tea/tour will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 9:00 ‐ 11:00 am in the MHS library.
The Hour of Code on Friday, December 11 from 3:30-4:45 Dear Families, LMS would like to invite your student to participate in The Hour of Code on Friday, December 11 from 3:30-4:45 as part of Computer Science Education Week! This event allows students an intro-ductory opportunity to learn computer science coding skills. Last year, 15 million students tried computer science in one week. This year, we're joining students worldwide to reach 100 million students. We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But today, only a tiny fraction of students learn to code and fewer are studying it now than a decade ago. The Hour of Code is ready to teach these foundational 21st century skills. To continue bringing program-ming activities to your students, we want to make our Hour of Code event huge, and hope that your stu-dent can attend. WHO: Your student WHAT: HOUR OF CODE WHEN: Friday, December 11, 3:30-4:45 WHY: Learning to code is awesome! WHERE: LMS Library HOW: Please use the link below to let us know that your student will be joining us! ***THERE IS A LITTLE PLANNING INVOLVED, SO PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SIGN YOUR STUDENT UP*** Please see http://hourofcode.com/us for more details. Email [email protected] with questions. We hope to see you there!
New Safe2Tell mobile app helps keep students safe
Student safety is a high priority in the Boulder Valley School District. One of the ways the district works to en‐
sure students are safe is by partnering with local law enforcement officials on programs like Safe2Tell, a state‐
funded strategic ini a ve of the Colorado Department of Law, Office of the A orney General. Beginning in
2004, Safe2Tell has provided a phone p line that students can call any me to report concerns about threats
that may endanger them or someone they know. The caller remains anonymous.
Safe2Tell now has a free mobile app that offers students, parents and community members a more convenient
and modern alterna ve to the phone line. The app allows people to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns
and to upload dialogue, images and video. The reports are sent to a live 24/7 answering point where they are
handled by professionals who provide the informa on to Colorado school administrators and law enforcement
officials. This can enable quick, effec ve interven ons that prevent violence and tragedies from happening.
Find this app in the Apple App Store or Google Play by searching for any of the following: Safe2Tell, Safe 2 Tell
or Safe to Tell.
Safe2Tell fields reports about a wide variety of threats, including:
• Bullying and physical threats
• Domes c violence and child abuse
• Assaults and harassment
• Sexual assault and misconduct
• Alcohol and drugs
• Suicide threats
• Gangs and fights
• Explosives, guns, knives and other weapons
• Stealing and vandalism
• Star ng fires
• Internet misuse
• Ditching
• Animal cruelty
Tips can s ll be submi ed on the Safe 2 Tell website at safe2tell.org or by calling the 24‐hour p line at 877‐542
‐SAFE (7233).
La nueva aplicación móvil Safe2Tell ayuda a mantener segu‐ros a los estudiantes
La seguridad de los estudiantes es una alta prioridad en el Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder. Una de las formas que el
distrito u liza para cerciorarse que los estudiantes estén seguros, es mediante la asociación con la policía en programas
como Safe2Tell, que es una inicia va estratégica financiada por la Oficina del Fiscal General del Departamento de Dere‐
cho de Colorado. A par r de 2004, Safe2Tell ha proporcionado una línea de teléfono donde los estudiantes pueden lla‐
mar en cualquier momento para comunicar sus preocupaciones sobre las amenazas que los puedan poner en peligro a
ellos mismos o a alguien que conocen. El denunciante con núa siendo anónimo.
Safe2Tell ahora ene una aplicación móvil gratuita que ofrece a los estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad una
alterna va más conveniente y moderna a la línea telefónica. La aplicación permite a las personas a denunciar preocupa‐
ciones de seguridad de manera anónima y de subir/cargar diálogos, imágenes y video. Los informes se envían a un punto
de respuesta directa durante las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana donde esos informes son manejados por profe‐
sionales que proporcionan la información a los administradores escolares de Colorado y a los oficiales de la policía. Esto
puede permi r intervenciones rápidas y eficaces que prevengan la violencia y posibles tragedias.
Pueden encontrar esta aplicación en el Apple App Store o en Google Play mediante la búsqueda de cualquiera de las si‐
guientes aplicaciones: Safe2Tell, Safe 2 Tell o Safe to Tell.
Safe2Tell responde a reportes sobre una amplia variedad de amenazas, que incluye:
• In midación y amenazas sicas
• Violencia domés ca y abuso infan l
• Asalto sexual y hos gamiento
• Asalto sexual y conducta inapropiada
• Alcohol y drogas
• Amenazas de suicidio
• Pandillas y riñas
• Explosivos, armas, cuchillos y otras armas
• Robo y vandalismo
• Comienzo de incendios
• Uso indebido del Internet
• Abandono de la escuela sin permiso
• Crueldad a los animales
Se pueden hacer denuncias en el si o web Safe 2 Tell en 2tell.org o llamando a la línea de denuncias abierta las 24 horas al 877‐542‐7233.
LMS Sports Center
Happening NOW!
Coming in Early
Later in the year—plan ahead
IM 6/7 Girls Basketball February 11 – March 4 IM 6/7/8 Boys Soccer March 4 – March 31 IM 6/7/8 Girls Soccer March 7 – April 1 IS 6/7/8 Coed Track April 4 – May 16
Ul mate Frisbee Ques ons ‐ Mr. Crowder
November 2—November 20
Everyday 3:35—4:45
8th Grade Boys Basketball
Practices 3:30—5:30
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IS 8 Girls Basketball January 5 – February 10 IS 6/7/8 Coed Wrestling January 25 – March 2 IM 6/7 Girls Basketball February 11 – March 4
Date Mountain Team
Coach Auday
Monday ‐ 11/16 @ BHMS
Wednesday ‐ 11/18 @ Angevine
Monday ‐ 11/30 Home vs Manha an
Thursday ‐ 12/3 Home vs Centennial
Monday ‐ 12/7 @ Eldo K‐8 (2)
Thursday ‐ 12/10 Home vs So. Hills
Monday ‐ 12/14 Home vs Eldo K‐8 (1)
Wednesday ‐ 12/16 @ Summit
Date Plains LMS 2
Coach McSwain
Tuesday ‐ 11/17 @ Pla 2
Thursday ‐ 11/19 Home vs MK‐8(3)
Monday ‐ 11/30 @ Manha an 2
Thursday ‐ 12/3 Home vs MK‐8(2)
Monday ‐ 12/7 Home vs Casey 3
Thursday ‐ 12/10 @ Summit 2
Monday ‐ 12/14 @ Angevine 4
Wednesday ‐ 12/16 Home vs Angevine 2
Date Plains LMS 3
Coach Mckaig
Thursday ‐ 11/19 Home Vs Angevine 4
Monday ‐ 11/30 Home vs Casey 2
Thursday ‐ 12/3 @ BHMS 3
Monday ‐ 12/7 Home Vs Angevine 4
Thursday ‐ 12/10 Home vs BHMS 2
Tuesday ‐ 12/15 @ Summit 2
Wednesday ‐ 12/16 @ MK‐8 (2)
Thursday ‐ 12/17 @ Angevine 3
LMS Club Corner
Monday Morning Tuesday Morning Wednesday Morning Thursday Morning Friday Morning
7:30—8:30 Yearbook Club Computer room
______________________ 7:45—8:30
Student Government Ms. Kearl’s Room
2nd and 4th Monday _________________
7:50—8:30 NJHS
Mr. Slade’s room 1st and 3rd Monday __________________
7:40—8:30 MathCounts
Mr. Chu’s room
7:30—8:30 DIY Club
Free‐Builder Lego group Library
________________ 7‐:30—8:30
Newspaper/Wri ng Club Library
7:30—8:30 Brain Bowl
Ms. Mitzelfeld’s room
7:00—8:30 Lego League
MPR ________________
7:30—8:30 Teen Voices Choir Room
________________ 7:50—8:30 Debate Club
Mr. Shaw’s room _________________
8:00—8:30 Peer Mentor Mee ng Ms. Felsen’s room Every other week
7:00—8:30 Lego League
MRR _________________
7:30—8:30 Teen Voices Choir Room
_________________ 7:30—8:30
Jazz Band Rehearsal Band Room
Monday A ernoon Tuesday A ernoon Wednesday A ernoon Thursday A ernoon Friday A ernoon
3:30—4:30 Jazz Band Rehearsal
Band Room ___________________
3:30‐4:30 Kni ng Club
Ms. Hannum’s room
3:30—4:30 SNL Club
Auditorium _________________
3:45 –4:30 American
Sign Language Club Mrs. D‐T’s room
_________________ 3:45—4:15 Book Club Library
Every other week
3:35—5:00 Chess Club The Prow
________________ 3:40— 4:30 MathCounts
Mr. Chu’s room
3:30—4:30 Science Club
Mr. Crowder's Room _________________
3:45—4:30 Anime Club
Ms. Bell’s room
Newspaper Club: Students share their take on events around LMS.
Meets in the Library, Tuesday mornings at 7:30 Writing Club:
Join others in creating poetry, short stories, novels, or screen plays. A great oppor-tunity to share your work and collaborate with other writers. Meets in the Library Tuesday mornings at 7:30.
Brain Bowl: Do you know every-thing? Come test out your vast knowledge in this team trivia challenge. Questions include math, science, history, current events, sports and literature. Meets in room 146, Wednesday mornings at 7:30.
Lego League: This is not about building with tiny plastic colorful pieces. This is about working as a team to build an autonomous robot that successfully completes tasks assigned by First Lego League Engi-neers. In addition, students will have a research project with a short presentation showing their innovative idea. Meets in the MPR Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:00.
TaG Cafe' Discussions and board games where stu-dents of all backgrounds can brainstorm ide-as, have meaningful conversations, or play board games together. Location and time yet to be decided.
Club informa on on our web site! http://lom.bvsd.org/AandA/activities/Pages/default.aspx
Debate Club:
An interactive opportunity to develop public speaking, persuasion, and argumen-tative skills. Participants will learn about elements of Rhetoric and how to manip-ulate those elements to influence others. Topics in Debate Club are current issues in our global society and are all student generat-ed and lead .
Meets In Mr. Shaw’s room Thursday Morning 7:50 –8:30
Science Club:
We work on Science Fair experi-ments and various labs. We build things. We dissect things. We learn new things. We measure things. We work on electronics. We go on at least one field trip!
Mr. Crowder’s room Thursday afternoons 3:30-4:30
DIY Club: Join in to create, play, collaborate with others in the LMS "Do It Yourself" Club. Meets in the Library Tuesday mornings at 7:30.
For the answers and more informa on on the PARCC please visit this link
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