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On Tuesday, students will be taking District Interim Assessments during their first two academic classes. To ensure they can complete the tests, please help your student remember to:

1. Fully charge their Chromebook Monday night.

2. Bring their Chromebook charger to school with them on Tuesday morning.

On Wednesday, students will be taking District Interim Assessments during their 3rd and 4th period academic classes. To ensure they can complete the tests, please help your student remember to:

1. Fully charge their Chromebook Tuesday night.

2. Bring their Chromebook charger to school with them on Wednesday morning.

Students will enjoy Fall Break beginning Thursday October 9th. We hope this break allows you to get outside where you can relax and recharge for a few days. We will see students return to the building on Tuesday, October 14.

In the final meet of the year, the Longhorn Cross Country teams will take part in the Peach State Championship for Middle Schools. We wish all of our runners the best as they compete for a championship!

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.

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.

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!

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/

Gwinnett County Public Schools is reviewing school calendar features for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years. Your input is an important part of this process.

o What to Expect:

§ Calendar Survey Dates: Monday, September 8 – Wednesday, October 8

§ Families, staff, students in grades 6-12, and community members can share feedback on the calendar features they value most.

§ Families and staff received a link via ParentSquare; community members may access the link on the GCPS website.

§ All options meet state and district requirements, including

· 180 school days and 190 staff workdays (per state law)

· Required holidays (per GCPS Policy GBRI)

· 2 early release days per semester for ES/MS; 3 for HS (final exams)

· One week each for Thanksgiving and Spring Break

· Semester 1 ends before Winter Break; Semester 2 ends before Memorial Day

Gwinnett County Public Schools will make the final decision on the school calendar, considering community feedback alongside state laws, district policies, instructional needs, and operational requirements. A recommended calendar will be presented to the Board of Education in November 2025.

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!