This Week at Lilburn Middle School

📣 Message from Dr. Irish

🎉 Student Highlights & Mustang Champions
📝 District Interim Assessments
🍂 Fall Break Information
🎨 Hispanic Heritage Month Contest
📚 Family Literacy & Student Opportunities
🤝 Service, Fundraising & Community Resources
📅 Upcoming Events

Greetings, LMS Families!

What a wonderful and energetic start to October we are having at Lilburn Middle School! We are so proud of our students' hard work as we continue through the semester, and we have an exciting week ahead filled with opportunities to support our community, celebrate student talents, and track academic growth.

District Assessments are coming up this week. On Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7, our students will be taking their District Interim Assessments! These assessments are a vital tool for our teachers, giving us a clear picture of where each student is in their learning journey at this point in the year. The data helps us celebrate their progress, tailor classroom instruction, and provide the exact support each child needs to succeed.

To help your student do their absolute best, please make sure they:

• Arrive on time so they can start testing calmly with their peers.
• Get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast.
• Bring a fully charged Chromebook and charger to school each day.

Thank you for encouraging your child to show what they know. We can't wait to see their growth!

This week, our Mustangs have three incredible opportunities to put empathy into action and give back to the community that supports us every day:

• Great Days of Service Food Drive (October 5–9): Great Days of Service is an annual, schoolwide tradition where our entire Mustang family joins together to make a meaningful difference. This week, we are collecting canned foods, rice, beans, and personal hygiene products to help restock local shelves. Please send non-perishable donations with your student to drop off in their Grade Level Academy or the Parent Center. All collected items go directly to the Lilburn Cooperative Ministry to support families right here in our local neighborhood!
• Hundred X / Helping Hands Ending Hunger Drive: We are thrilled to partner with Helping Hands Ending Hunger for a completely free, high-impact drive! Through the Hundred X platform, every honest opinion you share generates up to $1 for our school's food pantry, creating crucial financial support to keep our food pantry stocked and ready to serve LMS families in need. You can generate up to $75 per person simply by giving feedback on brands you already know! Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far—we are challenging all of our LMS family members to complete 3 to 5 quick surveys before the October 6 deadline to keep the momentum going. Simply text "HHEH" to 90412 or scan the QR code below to get started!
• Girls Basketball Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser (October 5–11): Support our Mustang Girls Basketball program as they kick off their week-long virtual popcorn fundraiser to help supply equipment and resources for the upcoming season!
  
  

Please see the items below for more about what’s happening at LMS this coming week:

• Monday, October 5:
• Girls Basketball Double Good Fundraiser begins!
• Great Days of Service Food Drive begins (October 5–9).
• After/Before-School Clubs: GoSTEM Club & Chemistry Lab
• Tuesday, October 6:
• District Interim Assessments: Math & Social Studies Block Schedule
• Morning Tutoring: Connections (8:15 AM)
• After/Before-School Clubs: Chess Club & Gear Up Healthcare Science
• Wednesday, October 7:
• District Interim Assessments: ELA & Science Block Schedule
• Registration for Adult English Classes
• Morning Tutoring: Math & Social Studies (8:15 AM)
• After/Before-School Clubs: Campus Life (8:15 AM), Environmental Club, & Student Council
• Thursday, October 8:
• Progress Reports Distributed: Be on the lookout for your child's updated progress report coming home today!
• 8th Grade Theatre Nighttime Fall Show (6:30 PM): Join us in the LMS Theatre to celebrate our talented 8th-grade theatre students!
• Morning Tutoring: Language Arts & Science (8:15 AM)
• Friday, October 9:
• Literacy Block Friday- Please make sure that your child has a book to read. ELA teachers will also conduct library visits during classes.
• Meadowcreek High School Football @ Shiloh HS
• Saturday, October 10:
• Cross Country @ Peach State Middle School Championships (East Jackson High School)
• JLC Raider Meet at Bay Creek MS
  
  

Looking Ahead

• Fall Break is Almost Here! Mark your calendars—our upcoming Fall Break is right around the corner next week. Get ready for some well-deserved rest and relaxation!
  
  

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, generosity, and dedication to our Lilburn community. We hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

Sincerely,

Dr. Nicole Irish

Principal

Lilburn Middle School

This month we recognized students across all grade levels who exemplify Mustang PRIDE. Click below to view our champions by grade level.

🔵 6th Grade Champions
🟡 7th Grade Champions
🔴 8th Grade Champions

More than 30 LMS students attended the Georgia Tech GoSTEM College and STEM Fair on Saturday! Students explored college and STEM pathways, participated in activities, and learned more about future academic and career opportunities.

Students celebrated Mustang Mania during Connections on Friday with a pep rally for our basketball teams and cheerleaders, games, and a staff vs. students basketball game. Thank you to the staff and students who helped make it a fun way to build school spirit and celebrate our Mustangs.

Congratulations to our LMS Cross Country runners on a strong showing at Saturday’s Alexander/BSN Invitational in Douglasville! Our Mustangs competed hard in their second-to-last race of the season and are now preparing for the Peach State Middle School Championships next Saturday.

View Photos from the Alexander Invitational
View Race Results

LMS Theatre is offering a $20 VIP ticket that includes admission, popcorn, and water for all four daytime performances during the 2026–27 school year.

Purchase tickets here: GoFan LMS Theatre Tickets

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the strengths of students with dyslexia. Families can explore literacy resources, reading supports, and tools to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Literacy Resources for Families

Applications for the 2027–28 School of the Arts @ Central Gwinnett High School are now open. Students interested in applying can review application and audition requirements online. Applications are due November 30.

Click here for application information.

GCPS is inviting parents and community members to apply for the World Languages Instructional Resources Review Committee, which will help evaluate digital instructional resources. Applications are due Sunday, October 25.

Click here to apply.

Calling all creative LMS students! Georgia K–12 public school students are invited to participate in the 2026 Cybersecurity Poster Contest sponsored by the Georgia Leaders of Educational Technology (GLET). First-place finalists in each category will receive prizes and state-level recognition.

📅 Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026

🏆 Open to Georgia K–12 public school students

🔗 Contest Rules and Entry Information

Final reminder! LMS students are invited to participate in our Hispanic Heritage Month Student Art Contest celebrating this year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más. Together, We Are More.”

Students may submit original drawings, paintings, collages or mixed media, digital art, or photography inspired by Hispanic and Latino culture, heritage, traditions, people, experiences, or communities. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.

Each entry should include the artwork title, student name and grade, and a brief artist statement explaining the connection to the theme.

Entries are due Wednesday, October 7.

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $50 Walmart gift card
🥈 2nd Place: $30 Walmart gift card
🥉 3rd Place: $20 Walmart gift card

Traditional artwork may be submitted to Mr. Doyne in the Family Engagement Center (Room 8.193).

Families and community members can support Helping Hands Ending Hunger at no cost by sharing feedback about companies through HundredX Causes.

There’s still time to support Helping Hands Ending Hunger! Complete 75 feedbacks by October 6 for a chance to win a $250 gift card.

To get started:

• Visit: https://bit.ly/HXC-HHEH-26

• Scan the QR code on the flyer

• Or text “HHEH” to 90412

See the flyers below for complete details, incentives, and deadlines.

Registration for our free English classes for parents and caregivers is this Wednesday, October 7! Registration and placement testing will be held Wednesday, October 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Family Engagement Center. Classes begin Saturday, October 31, and will meet Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don't miss out on the memories! Yearbooks are now on sale. Reserve your copy today and celebrate the 2026-27 school year with photos, events, and special moments from Lilburn Middle School.

Order Your LMS Yearbook

Great Days of Service is this week! Families are invited to donate canned goods, beans, rice, and personal care items October 5–9. Students may bring donations to their Grade Level Academy, or families may drop them off at the Parent Center. All donations will benefit Lilburn Cooperative Ministry.

LMS offers a variety of clubs and activities to help students explore interests, develop leadership skills, serve their community, and connect with other students. Our online club information is currently being updated, so we will share opportunities here as meeting information becomes available.

Campus Life

Campus Life meets Wednesdays from 8:00–8:45 a.m. in the Old Gym. Students can participate in interactive games, activities, open gym, community-building, and encouraging conversations about relevant topics. The club is free, and snacks are provided.

Permission is requested for participation.

Register for Campus Life.
School Contact: Michael Doyne, michael.doyne@gcpsk12.org

Chess Club
Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m.
Room 8.192
Contact: Christ.Ponraj@gcpsk12.org
Open to students of all experience levels. Students should pick up a permission form from an academy office.

Crochet Club
Thursdays at 8:15 a.m.
Sponsors: Ms. Checkwood and Ms. Constantino
Contact: Jennifer.Checkwood@gcpsk12.org

Environmental Club
Tuesdays after school until 6:00 p.m.
Family Engagement Center/LMS Garden

Contact: Michael Doyne, michael.doyne@gcpsk12.org

GoSTEM Club

Mondays after school, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

GoSTEM is underway! Students interested in joining should turn in an application to their grade-level academy.

This free program, offered in partnership with Georgia Tech, includes weekly STEM activities and lessons, college and career exploration, mentorship from Georgia Tech students, and a spring field trip to Georgia Tech.

Contact: Ms. Erin Luna at erin.luna@gcpsk12.org

Mustangs United Student Council Leadership

Interested in Student Council? Student Council members will meet on Wednesdays after school.

Sponsors: Dr. Maymmie Seivright, D.J. Johnson, Egline Cherono, and M. Fatima
Contact: Maymmie.Seivright@gcpsk12.org

Readers Rally
Thursdays at 8:15 a.m.
Sponsors: Ms. Checkwood and Ms. MacDaniel

Contact: Jennifer.Checkwood@gcpsk12.org

LMS Science Fair

Have a question you’ve always wanted answered, a problem you want to solve, or an idea that could make a difference? Students interested in participating in the LMS Science Fair can pick up an interest sheet from their grade-level academy office. The sheet includes a Google Classroom code with everything students need to get started.

Yearbook Photography Opportunities

Students interested in helping photograph school events throughout the year can join the Yearbook Google Classroom. Students in the Classroom will receive information about upcoming photography opportunities, with Creator Team members receiving priority for assignments.
Google Classroom code: hmnd5ujd

October 5–9

• Great Days of Service Week

Monday, October 5
• Girls Basketball Double Good Fundraiser begins

Tuesday, October 6
• DA Interims: Math & Social Studies
• Connections Tutoring, 8:15–8:45 a.m.
• Chess Club, 8:15–8:50 a.m.

Wednesday, October 7
• DA Interims: Language Arts & Science
• Adult English Class Registration & Placement Testing
• Math & Social Studies Tutoring, 8:15–8:45 a.m.
• Campus Life, 8:00–8:45 a.m.
• Student Council, 4:30–6:00 p.m.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest entries due

Thursday, October 8
• Language Arts & Science Tutoring, 8:15–8:45 a.m.
• Theatre Fall Daytime Shows

• Progress Reports Distributed
• 8th Grade Theatre Fall Show, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 9
• LYLA meets (Tier 1 students) 9:25 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
• Theatre Fall Daytime Shows

Saturday, October 10
• Cross Country: Peach State Middle School Championships
• JLC Raider Meet at Bay Creek MS

There will be no school for students Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16 for Fall Break. Students return to school Monday, October 19.

LMS homerooms are competing to spell M-U-S-T-A-N-G by earning a letter each day their class has 100% attendance and on-time arrival. Families can help by making sure students are at school and ready to learn each day.

Use ParentVUE to view your student’s schedule, grades, assignments, attendance, report cards, and bus information. Families can use the ParentVUE mobile app or access ParentVUE online.

This week’s word is jeopardize, a verb meaning to put someone or something at risk of harm, loss, or failure.

Example: “Missing several assignments could jeopardize a student’s grade.”

Ask your student to use jeopardize in a conversation or in their writing this week.

A few quick ideas for supporting your middle schooler at home this week:

• Help your student manage time. Have your child estimate how long homework or projects will take, then compare the estimate with the actual time spent. This helps students develop stronger planning skills.

• Ask specific questions about school. Instead of asking, "How was your day?" try questions like, "What was something interesting you learned today?" or "What assignment are you most proud of this week?" Specific questions often lead to better conversations.
  

• Encourage independent learning. As students grow, they need increasing opportunities to manage responsibilities on their own. Support their efforts by helping them organize assignments and plan ahead rather than solving every problem for them.
  
  

See more family eTIPS for this week.

Know an LMS teacher, paraprofessional, bus driver, counselor, nutrition professional, custodian, coach, administrator, or staff member who is making a positive difference? Families can nominate a Hidden Hero through October 30 as part of the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement recognition program.

Nominate here: https://hiddenheroes.glisi.org/2026

There are many ways families, friends, neighbors, businesses, and community members can support Lilburn Middle School this year.

Join the PTSA: Membership is open to everyone, including parents, guardians, students, relatives, friends, neighbors, and community members. First create an account through Totem, then complete your $10 membership payment. Volunteering is not required to become a member.

Join the Lilburn Middle School PTSA

Volunteer at LMS: We are looking for family and community volunteers to help with PTSA activities, school programs, events, and other opportunities throughout the year.

Become a Business Partner: Local businesses and organizations can support LMS students and staff through our Business Partner Program.

Learn More About the LMS Business Partner Program

Other Ways to Support LMS:

• Box Tops for Education
• Kroger Community Rewards

For more information about PTSA membership, volunteering, or becoming a Business Partner, contact Michael Doyne at michael.doyne@gcpsk12.org or 404-683-3445 by phone, text, or WhatsApp.

Breakfast is available at no charge to all Lilburn Middle School students during the 2026–27 school year.

Lunch prices are:

• Full price: $2.75

• Reduced price: $0.40

• No charge for students approved for free meals

Families can view the daily breakfast and lunch selections online.

Corners Outreach offers an after-school program for middle and high school students focused on academic support, leadership, skill development, and preparation for future opportunities.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 p.m.
Cost: $120 per family
Transportation: Available for $20 per month

Families may register Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at:

Corners Outreach
1854 Shackleford Ct.
Norcross, GA 30093

Questions: 678-896-6978

Mixtura Clubhouse offers free after-school programming for young people ages 11–17, including mentoring, family activities, transportation, life-skills development, recreation, and community activities.

Location: 6500 McDonough Dr., Suite D9, Norcross
Contact: 770-862-4886 or 470-618-7429 | mixtura@vphealth.org
Learn more about Mixtura Clubhouse

The 54th Annual Lilburn Daze is this Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lilburn City Park!

The family-friendly community event will feature arts and crafts, food trucks, kids’ activities, live entertainment, and the Doggy Dazzle Paw-Rade benefiting the Gwinnett Humane Society.

Proceeds from Lilburn Daze help support community service projects organized by the Lilburn Woman’s Club, including scholarships and other programs benefiting local families and students.

See the flyer below for additional details.

The 8th annual GCPS Book Mobile 5K will be held October 31. The event supports the GCPS Book Mobile program, which helps provide books directly to students. Families and community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate.

Register here.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Friday, November 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville.

For more information, contact the Community Outreach Unit at 770-619-6795 or GCSOCommunityOutreach@gwinnettcounty.com.

See the flyer below for additional information, including volunteer and donation opportunities.

The Heart of GIVE Food Pantry serves families on the first Friday of every month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at GIVE Center East, 723 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville. The pantry provides food, support, and community resources, and volunteers are also welcome.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Ms. Foote at 770-919-5633 or heartofgive365@gmail.com.

Gwinnett County Public Schools has published the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school year calendars.
View GCPS School Year Calendars

You can also view the LMS School Calendar for school events, activities, and important dates.
View the LMS School Calendar

The 2026–2027 PTSA Reflections theme has been announced:

“What My Culture Means to Me”

Students interested in dance choreography, photography, film production, literature, music composition, and visual arts are encouraged to begin thinking creatively about this year’s theme. Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks.

Find support for academics, emotional wellness, high school planning, and more.

Visit the LMS Counselors’ Resource Page

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• Thank you to Josette James for assisting with Mustang Mania.
• Thank you to Aissatou Belfrom for continuing to support our PTSA activities.
• Thank you to Josh Ham for continuing to support our Cross Country Team.
• Thank you to Lesbia Gonzalez Torres for continuing to support our Environmental Club.
• Thank you to Thais Guerra for supporting our Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest.
• Did we miss someone who supported LMS this week? Please let us know so we can recognize them in a future newsletter. We are grateful for everyone who contributes to the LMS community.

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