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Longhorn Loop

Vol. 8 Issue 21 | December 19 - January 7

Longhorn Loop   Vol. 8  Issue 21 | December 19 -  January 7
Longhorn Loop Vol. 8 Issue 21 | December 19 - January 7

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Last Week's Longhorn Loop

Family Survey Family Survey

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Help Us Meet Our Goal

Today is the final day to participate in the Educational Effectiveness Family Survey. We are just 31 families short of reaching our goal. If you have not already done so, please consider completing this short survey.

Thank you!

Educational Effectiveness Survey Link

Lanier Students Succeed at Science Fair Lanier Students Succeed at Science Fair

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Gwinnett Science Fair

Zoya Meghani, Lakshmi Chawda & Nandi Bancroft will be moving on to State!
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Gwinnett Science Fair

Isabella Anaya & Abby Rendon - 2nd place
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Gwinnett Science Fair

Esteban Rodriguez -2nd place
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Gwinnett Science Fair

Elise Sagoe, Hanna Kim & Matri Bhatt

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Gwinnett Science Fair

Maria Moncada Garcia, Yug Sharma & Leah Lee

Autism Awareness | Lanier Cluster T-Shirt Autism Awareness | Lanier Cluster T-Shirt

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24-25 Lanier cluster Autism Awareness Shirt

Order your Shirt Today to be ready for the Lanier Cluster Blue Out on Wednesday, April 3rd. Shirts will be $15 and will be available on My Payments Plus beginning March 3rd.
  • Order deadline is Midnight on March 16th.
  • Orders will be distributed on or before March 28


Sizes:

  • Youth XS- Youth XL
  • Adult XS - Adult XL.
  • For T-Shirt sizes Adult 2XL- 4XL add $3 per shirt.

Table Talk Table Talk

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Each week we will post a question for students to discuss with their adults over the weekend. Questions can be funny, serious, or thought provoking, but each week provides a new occasion for a family discussion. Students will have opportunities to write about some of these topics as well as earn extra credit in language arts for their participation.

This Week's Table Talk Topic

If you could read one person's mind without them knowing, who would it be? What would you hope to learn?

Deeper Dive Deeper Dive

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Your teen needs sleep, but not during study time.

Teens don't always get enough sleep. So when they sit down to do schoolwork, many nod off. Small changes in routine can boost your teen's ability to concentrate. Help your student plan a schedule that allows for eight hours of sleep at night. It should include regular exercise, which provides energy and improves sleep. Encourage your teen to keep study snacks light; eating too much brings on drowsiness. For a refresher, your teen can take a five-minute break to move around.

Equality Week Equality Week

In 2017, one of our 8th grade Peer Leaders approached the counselors with the request that we celebrate Equality at LMS. This year marks the 8th consecutive year our Peer Leaders have wanted to continue the tradition of “Equality Week”, highlighting that every person in our building has equal value as a human being.

Day Lights Savings Time | Spring Forward Day Lights Savings Time | Spring Forward

Friday, March 14 | Digital Learning Day Friday, March 14 | Digital Learning Day

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Friday, March 14, is a Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. On scheduled DLDs, students access lessons in eCLASS but do not have virtual class time with their teachers.

To ensure that students have a nutritious breakfast and lunch to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by School Nutrition Program staff.

Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route. These delivered meals are provided at no cost to families, and are provided to anyone 18 years old and under.

Saturday March 15 | Soccer Game Saturday March 15 | Soccer Game

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The Lanier Soccer teams are in action Saturday, March 15 as they take on Osborne MS. Girls 5 PM boys 3:30 PM. Game will be at Mill Creek HS. See the Soccer tab on the athletics page of the Lanier MS website for rosters and full schedule.

We Are Lanier | March 22nd We Are Lanier | March 22nd

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Come join in on a fun filled FREE community Cluster School event on March 22nd from 11 AM - 2 PM in downtown Sugar Hill. Come see performances, listen to music, and participate in activities.

Youth Summit | An Invitation Youth Summit | An Invitation

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Students are invited to participate in an empowering and educational event:


Gwinnett County District Attorney Youth Summit

Date: April 8th and 9th

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: E Center, Sugar Hill


The Gwinnett County District Attorney Youth Summit is a dynamic and immersive event packed with thrilling sports activities, inspiring speakers, exciting entertainment, and an enriching curriculum designed to ignite the passion of our youth and unlock their potential.

Space is limited, so have them sign up now! All registered Gwinnett County middle and high school students are welcome.

Click here to sign up: Youth Summit - Gwinnett | Gwinnett County

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this event.

Community Outreach Division

Office of the District Attorney, Patsy Austin-Gatson

Gwinnett County Government 770.822.8400

75 Langley Dr. Lawrenceville, GA 30046


daoutreach@gwinnettcounty.com

Lanier Education Foundation | Fundraiser Lanier Education Foundation | Fundraiser

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Fast Pitch Softball Fast Pitch Softball

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Tryouts for the Lanier High School 2025 softball programs will be held Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd at the high school complex. Monday, May 5th will be reserved for a "call back" day if necessary.


Current High School/Rising 9th grade student tryouts will be from 5:15 to 6:45 PM.


Current 5th, 6th and 7th graders interested in trying out for the inaugural middle school team to be run by the high school staff will report from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.


Athletes trying out should arrive prior to these start times and are expected to be dressed and prepared to participate. Athletes should arrive prepared with proper equipment and attire (softball pants, Lanier shirt, spikes/molded cleats, glove, equipment, etc.).


*HS and Rising 9 students without a completed Rank One account and current physical will not be allowed to participate.


Rank One Instructions

A Request | Parent Square A Request | Parent Square

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We would like to urge you to disable the digest option in your Parent Square account settings for Lanier Middle School. Many of our communications are time-sensitive, and we don’t want you to miss any important updates. Your attention to this matter will ensure you stay informed and connected with all school activities and announcements.

Thank you for your consideration!

ParentVue Grade Alerts ParentVue Grade Alerts

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

Tutoring Schedule Tutoring Schedule

At Lanier Middle School, mornings are an excellent opportunity for students to receive extra support in their core subjects. With that in mind, for the 2024-2025 school year we will target each core content area on a specific day of the week. If your student needs additional support or needs assistance in a Connection class, they can see their content teacher to arrange an additional day that works with the teachers morning schedule. In order for students to attend morning tutoring, they need to arrive at 8:05 AM.

New: Technology Fines to be Implemented for the 24-25 School Year New: Technology Fines to be Implemented for the 24-25 School Year

Beginning with the 2024-2025 )school year (Effective July 1) GCPS will be implementing fines for damaged and lost Chromebooks and power cords. Please discuss the importance of taking care of the equipment that has been issued to your student.



*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.

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ParentSquare App

Currently we have about 37% of our families using the Parent Square App. This is a great and easy way to stay connected to all things Lanier and GCPS. Consider downloading it this weekend.

Want to See More Great Things Happening at Lanier Middle School? Want to See More Great Things Happening at Lanier Middle School?

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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!

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