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Whatever you do with your extra hour this weekend, we hope you enjoy it!

Each week we will post a question for students to discuss with their adults over the weekend. Questions can be funny, serious, or thought provoking, but each week provides a new occasion for a family discussion. Students will have opportunities to write about some of these topics as well as earn extra credit in language arts for their participation.

Depression is common in teens, and it can derail a student's health and schoolwork. Consult a school counselor, doctor or other professional if your teen has developed any of these warning signs: problems sleeping or getting up, a loss of appetite, a drop in grades that lasts more than one grading period, a strong interest in shows, poetry or music about death, or abuse of alcohol or drugs.

Part 2 in our series from the article "What Parents Need to Know About Ai" will look at 4 Places to Find Ai in Daily Life.

AI is integrated into many aspects of our lives, often without our awareness. Here are some common applications:

• Social Media: Algorithms determine what content appears in feeds based on user interactions.
• Navigation Apps: GPS systems utilize AI for real-time traffic updates and route optimization.
• Smart Devices: Features like facial recognition on smartphones rely on AI technology.
• Entertainment Recommendations: Platforms like Netflix and Amazon use AI to suggest content based on viewing or purchasing history.

Since the release of tools like ChatGPT in late 2022, there has been a surge in public awareness about AI. However, it's important to note that these tools represent just a small fraction of the broader AI landscape.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence while exploring Quick, Draw!, AutoDraw, Google Translate, and Google Slides in this Applied Digital Skills unit.

Discover AI in Daily Life

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5, and is a Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. On scheduled DLDs, students access lessons in eCLASS but do not have virtual class time with their teachers.

To ensure that students have a nutritious breakfast and lunch to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by School Nutrition Program staff.

Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route. These delivered meals are provided at no cost to families, and are provided to anyone 18 years old and under.

The Lanier Youth Wrestling Club is open to all students, grades 1-8, and is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of the great sport of wrestling to young people in our community. Our goal is to provide your child with a safe, fun, and exciting environment in which to develop physical, mental/emotional, and social skills that they will carry with them throughout their years as a student-athlete and into adulthood. Have your child try it out for a week, FOR FREE!
Please contact the Lanier Takedown Club if you have any questions: lanierhswrestling@gmail.com

Practices will be held in the Lanier High School Wrestling Room Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The Youth Wrestling practice will be from November 4th until January 30th (all days that GCPS is in session.)

Our Website: YOUTH WRESTLING - LANIERHSWRESTLING (weebly.com)

The cost is $175 for one full season of instruction, team T-shirt and shorts ($100 per additional siblings)

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Go to Community School, Lanier High School, LHS Youth Wrestling Camp

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We would like to urge you to disable the digest option in your Parent Square account settings for Lanier Middle School. Many of our communications are time-sensitive, and we don’t want you to miss any important updates. Your attention to this matter will ensure you stay informed and connected with all school activities and announcements.

Thank you for your consideration!

Parents now have the option to be notified in the ParentVUE mobile app if their student’s grade fall below a preset threshold. Follow this link for more information.

At Lanier Middle School, mornings are an excellent opportunity for students to receive extra support in their core subjects. With that in mind, for the 2024-2025 school year we will target each core content area on a specific day of the week. If your student needs additional support or needs assistance in a Connection class, they can see their content teacher to arrange an additional day that works with the teachers morning schedule. In order for students to attend morning tutoring, they need to arrive at 8:05 AM.

Beginning with the 2024-2025 )school year (Effective July 1) GCPS will be implementing fines for damaged and lost Chromebooks and power cords. Please discuss the importance of taking care of the equipment that has been issued to your student.

*A device could have multiple damaged components such as broken hinges as well as a cracked screen, this would result in a fine of $50. $25 for each damaged component.

Currently we have about 37% of our families using the Parent Square App. This is a great and easy way to stay connected to all things Lanier and GCPS. Consider downloading it this weekend.

Keep up to date with all the great things happening at Lanier Middle School by joining our social media platforms. See the Bottom Banner of this newsletter for Links to our Twitter, Facebook pages OR see the "Let's Be Social" section of the Lanier MS Homepage for links to all our social platforms including Instagram and our YouTube Channel. It is here you will see many more pictures and videos of all the activities and events happening here at LMS!