LMS Weekly Update
April 13, 2026
Dear Lansdowne Middle School Families,
We are off to a wonderful start to the school year! Our first day of school was filled with positive energy, engaged learning, and excitement as students reconnected with friends, met their teachers, and began establishing routines for success. We are proud of how our students represented themselves and our school community.
Thank you for partnering with us each morning to ensure your child is prepared and ready to learn. Your support in helping students arrive at school on time, rested, and ready to engage makes a tremendous difference in their success.
As we move forward, we want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance and punctuality. Every day of learning matters, and regular attendance is directly connected to academic achievement, social growth, and overall student success. When students are present and on time, they are better able to participate in instruction, build relationships, and take advantage of all the opportunities our school has to offer.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to your child's education. We look forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth together.
Sincerely,
Ryan Warfel
Principal
When:
September 9th at 6:00 PM
What:
Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the school for the 2026-27 school year, meet staff, visit classrooms, and learn about school and community programs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Athletics Registration is Now Open!
Athletics registration for the upcoming school year is now open. All student-athletes interested in participating in school sports must complete the online athletics registration and submit a current sports physical completed by a licensed healthcare provider before they are eligible to participate. This is all completed online using a parent/guardian FOCUS account.
Check out the BCPS Athletics website for more information
Families are encouraged to complete all requirements as soon as possible to ensure students are ready for the start of the season. We look forward to another great year of Lions Athletics!
Please reach out to Mr. Andreas if you have any questions or need additional support.
Reminder! Families that enroll in the LMS School-Based Health Center can complete their sports physical in-school. Enrollment should be completed in Focus. For Enrollment information please see below.
The LMS School Based Health Center
- Provides preventive care, such as check-ups and immunizations.
- Treats acute and chronic health problems.
- Does not replace the child’s primary care provider
- Works with the child’s primary care provider to meet the child’s health needs
Services offered include:
- Physical examinations, health screenings
- Sport physicals
- Evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, like ear infections and sore throats
- Referrals for specialty care
- Management of chronic illnesses, like asthma
- Mental health screenings
To get an appointment and/or for more information:
- Contact Nurse Snyder at 443-809-5698 or asnyder4@bcps.org
- Read and complete the consent form to allow your child to be seen and to authorize billing of medical insurance, if available.
- Fill out the student health history form.
Fees for services:
- The center bills medical assistance and all other health insurances.
- If your child does not have health insurance, we offer help with applying for medical assistance.
- For more information, please call 443-809-6368.
Enrollment Information
Please visit the BCPS Wellness Website to download the enrollment packet. This should be returned to the school nurse.
Suicide prevention is not one moment or one person's job. It lives in the relationships we build, the support we offer, and the communities we create together. This year's theme highlights the importance of:
- Strengthening connections that protect people before a crisis occurs
- Making sure everyone knows where to turn and knows it before they need it
- Building communities where people feel safe reaching out for help
- Supporting recovery and healing long after a crisis has ended
Suicide prevention touches every part of life – from families and schools to workplaces, faith communities, and health care systems. When people feel connected, valued, and supported, they are more likely to seek help. And when communities come together around a shared commitment to prevention, lives are saved.
If you have any concerns that your child is showing signs of suicidal behavior please reach out to your Pediatrician to determine if mental health services should be provided. For more information you can contact the school care team consisting of School Counselors and Social Worker.
Shared Decision Making Team
Shared Decision Making Teams (SDMT) are collaborative workgroups that include families, school staff, students and community partners. They allow for schools to be responsive to community needs.
We are looking for more involvement in our SDMT at Lansdowne Middle.
The first meeting will be on September 30th from 9AM-10AM
Please complete this form if you are interested in participating.
Email Jon Stevens or call the school at 443-809-1411 with any questions.
LMS PTSA 2026-2027 Membership Drive:
Communication with School
Please Sign Up for Talking Points!
Lansdowne Middle uses Talking Points to help communicate with you about your students. Please download the free Talking Points app. You can also opt in to text messaging. You can sign up at families.talking pts.org/welcome.
Volunteers Needed!
We need you! Please consider becoming a Volunteer this year. There will be opportunities to support with events, in classrooms, on field trips and more! Every interested person must complete the BCPS Volunteer Application and Orientation.
Don't worry....we will host a support session soon to walk you through the process. You just need to show up. See you then!
*If you are ready to apply now, please go to https://www.bcps.org/cos/communications/FACE/b_c_p_s_volunteers for more information and to get started.