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The second Community Service Project will take place October 17th - 19th. Students will received their Challenge cards on Friday, October 17. Students will need to complete 7 of the 10 options to earn credit for this Community Service project. Cards should then be returned to their grade level counselor so their service can be logged.

The Battle is On!

In September, our students went head-to-head for the Best Attendance title — and our 6th graders came out on top! They celebrated their victory with popsicles at lunch!

Now it’s October, and the competition has shifted to The Battle of the Best Behavior! Right now, 7th grade is in the lead—but it’s still anyone’s game! Who will claim the FUN PRIZE this month?

Describe the best birthday ever.

Due to Early Release conferences taking place, there will be no morning tutoring for the entire week. tutoring will resume the week of October 27th.

Lanier Middle School values the chance to discuss your child's progress and partner with you.

Please note that on Wednesday, October 22nd, and Thursday, October 23rd, students will be released early around 1:20 PM. This early release allows our teachers a limited, dedicated time for essential parent-teacher conferences.

Teachers who require a conference have already contacted those parents. We are now opening the remaining time slots for all other parents who wish to meet with their child's teachers.

To see if any time is still available, please use this link below to visit SignUp where you will see our landing page . Once there, locate your child's Social Studies teacher to check for open slots.

If you do not find an open time slot, or if a teacher did not specifically request a meeting with you during this early release window, you can still schedule a conference. Please contact your child's teachers directly via ParentSquare or email to set up a meeting on a separate day. They will be happy to find a time outside of the early release schedule that works for you.

If you would like information to help you navigate the middle school years, Join this special parent session via Microsoft teams. The session will run from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM

Topics will include:
1️⃣ Adolescent Brain Development – Understanding how your child thinks, learns, and grows.
2️⃣ Behavior & Discipline – Encouraging responsibility and positive choices.
3️⃣ Academic Tools & Resources – Tips for supporting learning at home, including Google Classroom.

This session will provide practical strategies and insights to help you support your middle schooler’s success—academically, socially, and emotionally.

If you would like information to help you navigate the middle school years, Join this special parent session via Microsoft teams. The session will run from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM

Topics will include:
1️⃣ Adolescent Brain Development – Understanding how your child thinks, learns, and grows.
2️⃣ Behavior & Discipline – Encouraging responsibility and positive choices.
3️⃣ Academic Tools & Resources – Tips for supporting learning at home, including Google Classroom.

This session will provide practical strategies and insights to help you support your middle schooler’s success—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Early Release Day 2.. students will be released beginning at 1:20 PM

Due to Early Release Conferences taking place, there will be no Intramurals on Thursday, October 23rd.

The PSAT 8/9 is a standardized test that serves as an introduction to the SAT Suite of Assessments, which includes the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT. It is specifically designed for 8th and 9th graders.

What is the purpose?

• Baseline Data: It provides a baseline measurement of your child's college and career readiness skills in reading, writing and language, and math.

• Skill Development: The scores help students, parents, and teachers identify academic areas where the student is currently strong and areas where they may need more focus to prepare for high school coursework and future college entrance exams.
  
  

Key Details

• Content: The test covers skills your child is already learning in school. No special preparation is needed, though reviewing the test structure can be helpful.

• Not for College Admission: Scores are not used for college admissions or scholarships; the test's sole purpose is diagnostic and developmental.

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This tool is meant to help your 8th grader transition successfully into high school and begin thinking about their academic path forward.

It is hard to believe, but we are almost at the 12 week mark of this semester. Teachers will be sending home the final progress report for the 1st semester. Please make sure you check your email and or Parent Square and then review with your child.

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 31st! For just a $3 donation benefiting United Way, you can rock your awesome Halloween costume right here at school!

This is your chance to show off your creativity and celebrate the season, but remember to keep it safe and fun: All costumes must follow the standard school dress code, and we need to see your smiling faces, so no masks or face paint are allowed.

Don't miss out on this legendary day! Secure your spot and support a great cause by making your $3 donation via My Payments Plus today! Let's make this the best Halloween ever!

Good news! The deadline has been extended until Thursday, October 23!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate your student with a personalized ad and secure your copy of the yearbook.

Use this link to log in, create an ad, and purchase a yearbook today: Yearbook Link

Thank you for supporting our students and making this year’s memories unforgettable!

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

• Weather-related closings & delays
• School and class information
• Share pictures and files
• See calendar items
• Upcoming class activities

Set up and preference information here

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

During the 2024–2025 school year (effective July 1), GCPS implemented fines for any lost or damaged Chromebooks and power cords.

Please take a moment to talk with your student about the importance of properly caring for the school-issued equipment. Keeping devices in good condition helps avoid unnecessary charges and ensures they’re ready for learning every day.

*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.

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!