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LHMS PTA LHMS PTA LHMS PTA EXECUTIVE XECUTIVE XECUTIVE BOARD OARD OARD Co Co-Presidents Presidents: Christina Stow Becky Bohm 1st Vice President 1st Vice President: Melinda Brodt 2nd Vice President: 2nd Vice President: Gina Weber Treasurer: Treasurer: Leslie Castleberry Secretary: Secretary: Christine Desposito Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns: [email protected] Volume 11, Issue 4 The Beacon The Beacon Lake Harbor Middle School PTA Newsletter Lake Harbor Middle School PTA Newsletter December 2011 Message from LHMS Assistant Principal, Message from LHMS Assistant Principal, Nicolle Balser Nicolle Balser Dear Family and Friends, I cannot believe how fast this school year is progressing! The first semester ends on a half day Friday, December 16, 2011. We will return to school for the second se- mester on Tuesday, January 3, 2012! This first semester was jammed packed with activities, events and learning. The second semester looks to be even busier! I would like to thank all of our families for all of your unwavering support. Because of you, our Fun Run, United Way Campaign, food drive, pet food drive, Beacon Bash, Family learning night, field trips and many other activities, were all very suc- cessful. Without your support, Lake Harbor would not be the school that it is today. Recently our Faculty was visited by Superintendent Folse and Assistant Superinten- dent Arabie. They came to meet with our faculty to present the school with a plaque for being an “A” School!! There are 12 schools in St. Tammany that are “A” schools and we are extremely proud to be one of them! We truly have the best faculty and staff. Each and every one of them work hard each and every day to teach each and every child. With families that are so supportive and a faculty who works so tirelessly, it is no wonder that we are an “A” school. I consider myself blessed to be a part of such a great school. I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. May peace and joy come to you and yours this holiday season. Sincerely, Nicolle Balser, M.Ed Save These Dates! Save These Dates! Save These Dates! 12/13 - Bank Day 12/14 - PTA General Meeting; Chorus & Band Performances 12/15 - Winter Parties (1:45-2:30) 12/16 - Half Day for Students; End of Grading Period 12/16 - Keep Me Warm Drive for St. Tammany Humane Society Ends 1/3 - Back to School! 1/6 - Report Cards Go Home! 1/10 - Bank Day 1/11 - 6th Grade Social Studies Fair 1/13 - Beacon Bash 1/20 - Smoothie Day 1/25 - World’s Finest Chocolate Sale Begins
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LHMS PTALHMS PTALHMS PTA EEEXECUTIVEXECUTIVEXECUTIVE BBBOARDOARDOARD

CoCo--PresidentsPresidents:

Christina Stow

Becky Bohm

1st Vice President1st Vice President:

Melinda Brodt

2nd Vice President:2nd Vice President:

Gina Weber

Treasurer:Treasurer:

Leslie Castleberry

Secretary:Secretary:

Christine Desposito

Please feel free to contact us with

any questions or concerns:

[email protected]

Volume 11, Issue 4 The BeaconThe Beacon Lake Harbor Middle School PTA NewsletterLake Harbor Middle School PTA Newsletter

December 2011

Message from LHMS Assistant Principal,Message from LHMS Assistant Principal,

Nicolle BalserNicolle Balser

Dear Family and Friends,

I cannot believe how fast this school year is progressing! The first semester ends on

a half day Friday, December 16, 2011. We will return to school for the second se-

mester on Tuesday, January 3, 2012!

This first semester was jammed packed with activities, events and learning. The

second semester looks to be even busier!

I would like to thank all of our families for all of your unwavering support. Because

of you, our Fun Run, United Way Campaign, food drive, pet food drive, Beacon

Bash, Family learning night, field trips and many other activities, were all very suc-

cessful. Without your support, Lake Harbor would not be the school that it is today.

Recently our Faculty was visited by Superintendent Folse and Assistant Superinten-

dent Arabie. They came to meet with our faculty to present the school with a

plaque for being an “A” School!! There are 12 schools in St. Tammany that are “A”

schools and we are extremely proud to be one of them! We truly have the best

faculty and staff. Each and every one of them work hard each and every day to

teach each and every child. With families that are so supportive and a faculty

who works so tirelessly, it is no wonder that we are an “A” school. I consider myself

blessed to be a part of such a great school.

I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. May peace and joy come to you

and yours this holiday season.

Sincerely,

Nicolle Balser, M.Ed

Save These Dates!Save These Dates!Save These Dates!

12/13 - Bank Day

12/14 - PTA General Meeting;

Chorus & Band Performances

12/15 - Winter Parties (1:45-2:30)

12/16 - Half Day for Students; End of Grading Period

12/16 - Keep Me Warm Drive for St.

Tammany Humane Society Ends

1/3 - Back to School!

1/6 - Report Cards Go Home!

1/10 - Bank Day

1/11 - 6th Grade Social Studies Fair

1/13 - Beacon Bash

1/20 - Smoothie Day

1/25 - World’s Finest Chocolate Sale Begins

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PTA CoPTA CoPTA Co---Presidents’ ReportPresidents’ ReportPresidents’ Report

Happy Holidays to all! December is a short month, but there are several announcements and upcoming

activities.

Congratulations to the teachers who are the recipients of the LHMS PTA Mini-Grants. Ms. Bynum and Ms.

Rutherford will receive a grant to fund sets of the FROG System Learning Games. Five sets of the learning

games will be purchased for use at the computers by all students to enhance math and language arts

skills. Ms. Salzer will use her grant funds to purchase the TouchMath Multiplication and Division Kit 1 and

TouchMath Word Problems Kit 2. These kits will focus on problem solving and comprehension of multipli-

cation and division. Also, the PTA is purchasing a camera and tripod for the broadcast team. The teach-

ers at LHMS are always striving to provide our students with the best learning experience possible.

The chorus and band will perform in the gym on December 14 at 6:30 p.m. following the PTA General

Meeting. When the students return from the Winter Break in January, the World’s Finest Candy Sale be-

gins. This has always been a very successful fundraiser for the school. More information will be sent home

after the break. Please make note of the Sicily and Dominos nights. Room Moms might want to consider

ordering Dominos pizza at their classroom Winter Parties since the parties fall on our fundraising day.

Dominos donates 15% all day! Be sure to watch for all of this information to be sent home with the stu-

dents.

Remember, it is never too late to be a part of the PTA. Contact us at [email protected] with

any questions or to volunteer. May the upcoming holidays bring joy and happiness to every family and

friend of Lake Harbor.

Becky Bohm and Christina Stow

2011-12 LHMS PTA Co-Presidents

Look “Look “Look “HooHooHoo” Made Our Day!” Made Our Day!” Made Our Day! LHMS PTA Volunteers of the Month:LHMS PTA Volunteers of the Month:

Kat Thibodeaux, Kim Cross & Michelle Talazac

Katty, mom of Jonathan (6th), coordinates all of the volunteers for our PBS Blast Off. In addition, she can be seen

volunteering for miscellaneous jobs all over school. She also is a professional artist who paints and donates all

types of art for the school.

Kim, mom of Jacob (6th), co-chairs the PBS Blast Off parties with Katty. She can be found volunteering in the of-

fice every other week and is willing to give a hand whenever needed. She also helps with class folders.

Michelle, mom of Brandon (6th), handles all of our Box Tops! She sets up and maintains the collection cart, and

regularly picks and counts student Box Top submissions. Michelle literally counts and submits thousands of Box

Tops to earn money for our school!

Thank You All for Everything You Do!Thank You All for Everything You Do!

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PTA Mini-Grants Awarded

Each year, the LHMS PTA awards two $500 Mini Grants to teachers.

This year, many outstanding grants were submitted for considera-

tion. After much deliberation, the recipients of this year's grants

are Ms. Salzer, to purchase TouchMath Kits, and Ms. Bynum and

Ms. Rutherford, to purchase FROG System Learning games. Con-

gratulations!

Pictured left to right are Ms. Rutherford, Ms. Salzer, and Ms. Bynum.

Written and Illustrated

Supply Orders

Just a reminder that Written and

Illustrated supply orders are due

December 9. The PTA purchases

the books for all the students. Pro-

tective covers can be purchased

for $1.50 and smudge-proof

crayons for $3.75.

Please contact Becky Bohm at 951-

7718 if you have any questions.

LHMS Grounds Get Spruced Up

Thank you to Beline Baird and Kim

Winters for making LHMS look its best!

Recently they painted the sign and

tended to the gardens.

A Fitting Honor

A big thank you goes to Kat Thibodeaux for painting the incredi-

ble back drop pictured above, which was used for our Veterans

Day Assembly. It was a beautiful and fitting background to

complement the LHMS tribute to America’s veterans.

Helpful PTA Links

National PTA

www.pta.org

Email: [email protected]

Louisiana PTA

www.louisianapta.org

Email:

[email protected]

St. Tammany PTA

www.sttammanydistrictpta.com

Email: [email protected]

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Educational iPad Apps

Looking for some fun and educational applications, or “apps”, for your smart-

phone or tablet? We’ve got a few you might like:

Word Twist

A-Z School

World Countries (flags, maps, capitols)

Arithme Tic

Middle School Math

Painless Grammar

Painless PreAlgebra

Painless Spelling

Painless Earth Science

Brain Quests

Stack the States

For even more, search online using the term “educational apps middle

school” . Happy surfing!

DON’T FORGET TO CLIP!DON’T FORGET TO CLIP!DON’T FORGET TO CLIP!

Clipping these labels before you toss your wrap-

pers in the trash is a super-easy way to earn

money for LHMS programs and resources. Plus,

students can earn prizes for collecting and turn-

ing in them in!

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VOLUME 11 , ISSUE 4

Of your total purchase price back!

Pet Grief Support

Holistic Pet Sitting www.PeacefulPlanetPets.com

985-373-2321

10%

Present this coupon at

The Price is Right Nursery 1116 Gerard St., Mandeville, LA 70448

and the LHMS PTA will receive

of Your Purchase Price Back! It’s a Simple Way to Support the LHMS PTA!

“Keep Me Warm” Drive

December 1 - 16

LHMS is collecting old towels, blankets, com-

forters and sheets to help the St. Tammany

Humane Society continue caring for pets,

particularly those who spend their winters

outside.

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Fourth Graders Celebrate Fourth Graders Celebrate

Their Ancestry and Feast on Their Ancestry and Feast on

Foods From Around the WorldFoods From Around the World

Fifth Graders Get a Taste Fifth Graders Get a Taste

of Early American Culturesof Early American Cultures

Chrissy Weber’s family visited Colorado

last year and brought back Anasazi

beans which Mrs. Weber prepared

along with some rice. Other parents

prepared cornbread muffins, pumpkin

dessert, and donated candy corn. Ap-

ple juice was provided for the bever-

age. It was a delicious time and a

great way to learn in Social Studies. Jacob Duhe and Jessie Rhodes (above left)

enjoy the food of early American cultures in

Mrs. Starnes’ class.

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After turning in their an-

cestry reports and dolls,

fourth graders shared

dishes from their ances-

tors’ countries of origin.

The delicious “Feast” was

laid out over long tables in

the fourth grade halls. Stu-

dents, parents and faculty

were treated to an amaz-

ing variety of foods from

around the world!

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Lake Harbor Faculty got a visit from Su-

perintendent Trey Folse and Assistant Su-perintendent Cheryl Arabie to congratu-

late Lake Harbor for earning an "A" from the Louisiana School Scoring System! The

score is based on the 2010-2011 Aca-demic School Year and is based on a

number of factors that document what an AWESOME school we are!

Ms. Starnes (above) and Ms. Blank (right)

are Shining Stars at LHMS!

“Shining Stars” are teachers and staff members

who are chosen by their peers as people who

have gone above and beyond to make our

school a better place.

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Congratulations to Honors Chorus The following students auditioned and were

chosen for the District 9 Elementary Honor

Chorus. They will perform in January.

Bottom Step: Elizabeth Coyne

Second Step: Jessie Rhodes , Doris Igrec

Third Step: Skyler Blake, Jasmin Desmond,

Amelia Phares

Top Step: Chorus leader Melissa Rousseaux

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POSITIVELY FUN!

Lake Harbor Middle School recently rewarded good

behavior by having students participate in the Posi-

tive Behavior Intervention Support Beacon

Bash. Pictured are Caitlyn Calhoun, Isabel Baird,

and teacher Robin Mitchell.

Library Club Elects Officers Lake Harbor Middle School recently elected

officers for the Library Club.

Pictured below are:

Kneeling: Halie Clifton

Second Row: Alyssa Brown, Ethan Rodgers

Back Row: Olivia Armond, Ben Matthews and

sponsor- Librarian Susan Artell

Congratulations Christine Weber!Congratulations Christine Weber! LHMS 2011LHMS 2011--12 Student of the Year12 Student of the Year

Lake Harbor Middle School congratulates fifth grade stu-

dent Christine Weber from Ms. Starnes class. Christine was

selected as Lake Harbor's Student of the Year. Next she will

compete at the district level.

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PTA Safety Poster Contest Deadline

Wednesday, January 4th.

This year’s theme is "At Work, At Play, Let Safety Lead the Way!"

Information, rules, and entry forms were sent home with the

students. For more information or if you need the forms, email

[email protected].

Lake Harbor Middle School recently celebrated Veterans Day by honoring our military with presentations

from various in school groups. Pictured (right) is Samantha Mitchell from Mrs. Fisher’s fifth grade class and

her dad, Master Sgt. Tim Mitchell of the U.S. Air Force.

Banners Created by Talented Art Students Will

Be Displayed on Girod Street During Holidays

LHMS Talented Art students recently participated in

the Mandeville City Winter on the Water Banner Con-

test. Pictured are contest winners Annie Yuge, Blake

Bryde and Kierstin Bauman along with their Talented

Visual Art Program teacher Barbara Dooley. These

banners will hang during the holidays on Girod Street.

Sale Runs January 25 - February 14, 2012 More Info Will Be Sent Home January!

COMING SOON!


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