Principal's Message
We would like to express our gratitude for your continued support and commitment to the success of our students at LVJH. While we have many achievements to celebrate, I would like to address an area that requires our collective attention – student attendance.
A strong attendance record is not only a key indicator of academic success but also plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Regular school attendance is a shared responsibility, and I believe that by working together, we can significantly enhance the attendance rates of our students.
Here are a few ways in which we can collaborate to improve attendance:
Emphasize the Importance- Talk to your child about the importance of attending school regularly. Highlight how consistent attendance contributes to their academic progress and overall success.
Communication is Key - Keep the lines of communication open with the school. If your child is unable to attend due to illness or other circumstances, please notify us as soon as possible.We are here to support you and your child.
Celebrate Attendance Achievements - Recognize and celebrate your child's good attendance. Positive reinforcement can motivate them to maintain regular attendance habits.We are also working on some exciting incentives for great attendance.
Address Barriers - If there are specific challenges or barriers preventing your child from attending school regularly, please reach out to us. We are committed to working together to find solutions that support your child's attendance.
Thank you for your dedication to the success of our students. We look forward to a positive and productive partnership in fostering improved attendance and creating a vibrant learning environment for all.
Stay warm and Go Bears!
ABOUT THE COLOR GAMES FUNDRAISER:
During the Apex Color Games fundraiser, students will be challenged to get donations from family and friends to help our school. We’ll end the 2-week fundraiser with a celebratory event called Apex Color Games for students who participate in the fundraiser (think lots of color, games, fun raffle prizes, loud music, high energy, and FUN!) and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How the Apex Fundraiser Works:
The Important Details:
Log on to Anython.com - Students will receive their own unique access code on Launch Rally Day.
This year, funds raised will go towards: Chromebooks, Headphones with Mics, Inspire Calculators, Flat Drying Racks, Ceramic Glazes and Flexible Seating
Please make all checks payable to:
La Vernia Jr. High PTO
Launch Rally:
Monday, February 5
The Apex Color Games Event:
Thursday, February 15
Volunteer to help on event day!
We need parent volunteers to help pass out wristbands and T-shirts, and to help monitor stations during the event.
Contact the front office to help!
Thank you for your continued support!
Rebecca Acosta, Interim Principal
Help connect your students to potential donors by sharing your student’s Anython.com donation page through email, text, Facebook and Twitter using the Share Wizard tool! Through the shared link, sponsors can enter and pay their donations online.
Students must raise a minimum of $30 in total donations in order to participate in the Apex Color Games event.
Students earn prizes starting at $250 in donations received. Check out all of the prizes on your student’s donation page.
All donations must be paid online, or all cash and checks must be turned into the school by 10:00 AM on event day to participate in the Apex Color Games event.
Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and with it comes the annual surge of flower, balloon and cookie deliveries to students. While we appreciate the thoughts behind these expressions of love from family and friends, the number and size of these gifts cause a significant disruption to our learning environment. In addition, the transportation department cannot allow students with balloons, glass vases or large bouquets of flowers on the bus for safety reasons. As a result, we ask that our parents and students please refrain from sending Valentine's gifts like these to school.
Friendly Reminder
- 6th Grade Car Riders are dropped off and picked up in the Gym 1 parking lot.
- 7th and 8th grade Car riders are dropped off and picked up at the front of the school.
- Students can be picked up early until 4:00. Please park in the Gym 1 parking lot to come to the office and check out your student.
- Walkers are dismissed a little later to allow for the car line to decrease and provide a safer walking path to get home.
- Please do not drive through the bus lanes during drop off and pick up times to pick up your students. We want to ensure all of our students are able to safely get to school and get home.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Lost and Found
If your child has misplaced any belongings recently, we encourage you to visit the lost and found area located in the cafeteria. Please remind your child to check for their lost items before Thursday, February 1 after which unclaimed items will be donated to local charities.
Cafeteria Lunch
Purchasing lunch in the cafeteria this year will cost $2.95.
We invite you to eat lunch with your student beginning Sept. 5, 2023.
Please sit with your student at one of the special designated round tables in the front corners of the cafeteria
Lunch times are listed below.
6th Grade Lunch 11:10 - 11:45
7th Grade Lunch 12:-08 - 12:38
8th Grade Lunch 1:06 - 1:36
