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We hope everyone is able to enjoy a little break by getting outdoors and spending time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing students back in the building on Tuesday, October 14.

The Lanier Athletic Association would like to remind you that basketball season is around the corner and registration for the upcoming season ends on Friday, October 10.

School Holiday. Reminder that Monday is the last day of Fall Break. Students return Tuesday, the 14th.

Help the City of Sugar Hill win the City Showdown as we take on the City of Suwanee to see who can donate the most hygiene products to the North Gwinnett Co-Op. We will be collecting items beginning October 14th through the 17th. Students can drop off items when they arrive to school.

Don't miss the chance to honor your student's journey with a personalized ad in the 8th grade yearbook! Whether it's a heartfelt message, a favorite photo, or a shout-out to their achievements, your tribute will be a lasting memory.

📅 Deadline to purchase: October 15th

Spots are limited—secure yours today and make this milestone unforgettable!

👉 Contact Varsity Yearbook (upper right corner) to create your ad today!

If your student missed having their Fall School picture made, Fall Picture Make up Day is Thursday, 10/16. You can order online at https://magicmoment.morephotos.net/Collections/804241

The second Community Service Project will take place October 17th - 19th. Students will receive their Challenge cards when we return to school after the Fall Break. Students will need to complete 7 of the 10 options to earn credit for this Community Service project.

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 will be proactively reaching out to the parents or guardians of students where a conference is necessary. Due to the limited time available, we simply cannot meet with every family.

If a conference has not been specifically requested by a teacher during this early release window, and you would still like to meet, please contact your child's teachers directly either through Parent Square or via email to schedule a meeting on a separate day. They will be happy to find a time that works outside of the early release schedule.

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.

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

Current 8th grade students from across the district may apply for the SOTA Conservatory Program (audition/portfolio required) and for the SOTA Fellows Program ( no audition; must be eligible for permissive transfer). The deadline to apply is November 30, and auditions will be held January 2, 2026.

Learn more here: https://sota.gcpsk12.org/

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!