Week at a Glance

Good morning, Lion Family! I can't believe that I am writing the last Week at a Glance of the year... There were so many times when we thought, "will it ever end?" and then here we are and it seems like it flew by...

Thank you all for a great 24-25 school year! I have loved working with each and every one of you! I know there are some of you who will be leaving the Hill. A few of you have written "once a lion, always a lion." That is a true statement. No matter where life may take you, you are always welcome to come by and visit. Big Hugs to you!

So, now let's get down to business. We have a very full week this week. We are going to keep the pedal to the metal all the way through Thursday! We have the benchmark testing Monday through Wednesday. Please continue to engage your students in interesting lessons. I saw some great things in classrooms this past week! I intend to visit with you about some thoughts I had after those visits.

Also, we must be very vigilant every moment of every day. We have to keep our eyes and ears open to ensure we keep everyone safe. Please continue to be on duty every day through Thursday. Be in the hallways between classes. Your presence makes a difference!

Finally, as we close out the year, be sure you have read all the information below to know what is going on each day. We will collect pouches beginning on Wednesday. We have activities sprinkled all throughout the week. And then we will send our eighth graders off on the last day. Please stay tuned as we give you updates throughout the week.

I appreciate each and every one of you!!!!!!!

We can do it! We are Better Together!!!

Go Lions!

Trish

Monday, May 19th:

• Summer is Bright - wear bright colors
• Math Benchmark - we will be following the Benchmark Bell Schedule
• Please be at your duty station - everyone on duty
• Review the ROAR expectations
• WIN Time - IXL Social Studies

Tuesday, May 20th:

• Happy Birthday, Brittany Stanley!
• Tourist Tuesday - dress like a tourist (be sure you are in dress code)
• RLA Benchmark - we will be following the Benchmark Bell Schedule
• Please be at your duty station - everyone on duty
• Review the ROAR expectations
• WIN Time - iReady
• 8th Grade Dance - cafeteria, begins @ 5:30 pm

Wednesday, May 21st:

• Walk on the Wild Side - wear animal print
• Science Benchmark - we will be following the Benchmark Bell Schedule
• Please be at your duty station - everyone on duty
• Review the ROAR expectations
• WIN Time - IXL Math
• Whitley's Retirement in the Library - begins @ 4 pm
• Lionettes Spring Showcase in the gym, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Thursday, May 22nd:

• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! - Early Out Bell Schedule
• Spirit Day unless you are a part of the 8th grade Celebration. Those involved in 8th grade Celebration should dress professional.
• 8th Grade Celebration @ 9:00 am in the gym
• Please be at your duty station - everyone on duty
• Review the ROAR expectations

Friday, May 23rd:

• Happy Birthday, Maribel Velez!
• Last Day for Teachers! The district has sent reminders that this day is a full, paid day...
• Math Teachers (and those who teach math) have iReady training @ EHMS
• Jeans Day
• EOY Check Out Sheets will be due by 3:30 pm

May 25th - Christian Gaughn

May 30th - Travis Taylor

June 1st - Jordan Davis

June 10th - Coach Tolleson

June 11th - Danielle Smith

June 20th - Natassja Viveros

June 21st - Trulunda Howard

June 22nd - Damillah Lane

June 25th - Kyondra Harris

July 6th - Christie Shaver

July 9th - James Cook

July 15th - Barbara Tyler

July 22nd - Varnell Hudson

July 23rd - Maggie McBride

July 24th - Adreana Shaw

July 27th - Mindy Payton

July 29th - Megan Bretz

Happy, Happy Birthday to all of you! Big Hugs on your Special Day!

ALL LHMS students will demonstrate a year's worth of academic growth during the 24-25 school year.

On Tuesday evening, our orchestra took the stage at CHS! They sounded amazing! The big picture at the bottom shows all the 8th graders in the program that were recognized. Great job, Ms. DeVille! I can't wait to see what you do next year!

Last Wednesday evening, our golf team competed on the Stonetree Golf Course. The students did well and learned a lot this year! Great job, Coach D!

On Thursday evening, our Concert and Symphonic Bands took the stage at EHS. The top picture is the group who performed in the KISD Percussion Festival. They performed the piece that was written by the Johnson twins. Mr. Davis and Mrs. Smith gave out so many awards on Thursday! Great Show! Thanks, Mr. Davis and Mrs. Smith!

On Thursday evening, Ms. Arbaugh accompanied three of our 8th graders - DeAngelo Woods, Madilyn West and Isaac Robledo to the Starmakers Banquet. They got to see how hard work pays off for seniors! Thank you, Ms. Arbaugh, for showing our students what their future could hold!!!

I told you it was coming... On Friday morning, we had a special visitor. The district GT Coordinator came and present Faith Sommerer a certificate and trophy for winning the Middle School TPSP competition for the district! Thank you to Ms. Bretz, Ms. Doby, Mr. Cook and Ms. Mitchell for all your work with our GT students this year!

And the fun continued on Friday with our AAPI Celebration! There were so many great performances! A couple from our very own staff members - Ms. Fuavai and Mr. Mendiola performed and did an amazing job! I want to thank Ms. Powell, Mr. Mendiola and Ms. Fuavai for planning this event!

And the evening ended with a fabulous Pop Show on the EHS stage! Both the girls and boys brought their A-game to the stage! Thank you, Mr. Rios, for pulling this amazing show together!!!

As you see above, we had some medalists yesterday! Above you see the 3rd Place Singles Champion and the 1st Place Doubles Champions!!! Way to go, Coach Harris!!! (The totals were not all completed when this Week at a Glance was put together. There may be more good news for our Girls Tennis Team!)

I hope that each of you are able to walk away at the end of the day on Friday and know that you Captured a Kid's Heart! The connections we make can make a lifelong impact (for the student and for us)...🙂

May 19 - May 21st - Benchmark Testing

May 22nd - 8th Grade Celebration; Last day for students; Early Out Schedule

May 23rd - Teacher Workday; Math teachers will have training this day (more info to come)