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What: Volleyball clinic

Who: 5th-8th grade girls

When: March 24th-26th from 4:15-6:00

Where: Lanier Middle main gym

Cost: $45 total for the 3 days payments can be made on My Payments Plus

For All Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services in Gwinnett County Public Schools

Topic:

“Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How they Connect

to the Transition Plan in the IEP”

This session is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school),as it is never too early to begin thinking about the future. In this session, we will discuss the need to start planning for the future now, as it takes years of planning to cultivate a smooth transition into adulthood. During the session, you will see how desired post-secondary adult outcomes appear in the student’s individual transition plan within the IEP and how those goals assist in preparing your child for their future. You will also learn about post-secondary opportunities for adults with disabilities in the areas of education and training,

employment, and independent living. Additionally, you will receive just-in-time resources that can be used toplan and prepare your child for the transition into adulthood.

Presented by:

Tamra King – Coordinator and Ashlee Todd – Instructional Coach

GCPS Special Education Department

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

10:00am – 11:30am OR 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Please register using the appropriate link below:

10:00am – 11:30am Session - In Person

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, Building

200, Central Gwinnett Room 2.111

Registration link for 10:00am session:

https://forms.gle/4aXdmvtEFWtgekvH9

OR

6:00pm – 7:30pm Session – Virtual

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Registration link for 6:00pm session:

"Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How they Connect to the Transition Plan in the IEP" | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Albanese:

dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org , (678) 301-7212

We are looking forward to another outstanding semester and thank you for your continued support! LMS is sponsoring an attendance challenge from January 5th through March 16th. The Homeroom in each grade with the highest attendance percentage will win a Donut Party.

Interested in playing football at Lanier High School? Students and parents should complete the forms below if you are interested in playing football and participating in the off-season weight training.

(Student Complete) Lanier Football Information Form

(Parent Complete) 2026 Lanier Football Offseason Consent Form

(Parent Complete) 2026 Lanier High Football Rising 9th Grade Permission

Come support our Longhorn basketball teams as they compete against Pinkneyville MS @Norcross High School. Games begin at 5:30 pm.

Come support our Longhorn basketball teams as they compete against Creekland MS @ Lanier High School. Games begin at 5:30 pm.

Reminder… GCPS schools and offices will be closed on MLK Day— Monday, January 19— with students and staff returning to class on Tuesday, January 20.

The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is observed as a national holiday each year on the third Monday in January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

The commemoration of #MLKDay as a Day of Service is a call to act on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as we work together to make our communities more equitable, build bridges, lead with empathy to address social issues, and commit to being of service to each other.

Make Monday a day on, not a day off.

🌟 LAA Baseball & Softball Spring Registration is NOW OPEN! 🌟

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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!