LEARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

FEBRUARY

2nd - Placement day for 8th grade to 9th grade classes

12th - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

12th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:00 PM

13th - Teacher In Service Day - No School

16th - Washington’s Birthday - No School

26th - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

MARCH

5th - Early release - 11:35 AM

6th - Parent Conferences 7:00AM - 3:00PM

9th - No School

12th - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

20th - End of 3rd Quarter

26th - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

We are excited to inform you that our school is committed to fostering student leadership and developing essential leadership and sportsmanship skills among our student-athletes in grades 7 and 8. To achieve this goal, we are implementing the SALT program in partnership with Sharpen Skills Training.

The selected students have already completed 2 of the 8 sessions with our facilitator, Kiersten. Session one focused on recognizing one's strengths, while session two explored the different types of leadership skills. Students engaged in open discussions about their strengths and areas for growth, making self-discoveries about the type of leader they believe they are versus the type they aspire to be. We are thrilled to have our coaches involved in this process whenever possible, enhancing the experience for our students.

The SALT program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and decision-making abilities, which are vital for personal growth both on and off the field. Our aim is to not only improve athletic performance but also to cultivate responsible and respectful leaders in our school community.

We believe that these initiatives will empower our students and help them grow into confident individuals who can positively influence their peers.

Thank you for your support in shaping the leaders of tomorrow!

Each quarter, students are selected as Dream Team Award recipients by their Essentials teachers in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and resilience. These students consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, a positive attitude, and the ability to overcome challenges. To celebrate their achievement, they were honored with a special pancake breakfast, featuring freshly made pancakes cooked by their teachers, along with sausage, fruit, and juice. Each student also received a certificate recognizing their outstanding efforts.

We would like to inform you that on Monday, February 2, 2026, our 8th grade students will receive a course registration sheet during their first period. This sheet is crucial as students will carry it to all their classes to facilitate course placement into 9th grade.

Placement will be done for the following subjects only: English Language Arts, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Some high school courses, particularly at the honors level, have specific requirements. Teachers will mark which classes students are eligible to sign up for. It is important to note that while a student may be placed in an honors level class, they are not required to take it. Conversely, if a student is not placed in an honors class, they will not be permitted to enroll in one.

We encourage students to sit with their families and discuss which required and elective classes they should sign up for. The online registration process will begin on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and directions on how to register online are linked below. Please note that registration will close on Friday, February 20, 2026. If you have any questions with registering your child, please contact the high school counseling department.

We also advise discussing the implications of taking multiple honors classes with your child, as this decision can significantly affect their workload during their freshman year, especially if they are involved in after-school activities.

Additionally, we have parent conferences scheduled for Thursday, February 12th, if you would like to discuss your child's placement with their teacher(s). We encourage you to take this opportunity to address any questions or concerns. If a concern remains after discussing your child's placement with their teacher(s), an appeals process is available. Students can pick up the appeals form from Mr. Kaiser on February 17 and must return it by February 27. All appeals will be reviewed in June, allowing for potential growth that could warrant honors placement.

Thank you for your support in this important process.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th, from 3:30-7:00 PM and on Friday, March 6th, from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM (by appointment only: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Learwood_Middle_School). All conferences will be in person. 7th Grade conferences will be held in the Cafeteria, 8th Grade conferences will be held in the MPR, and our Essentials teachers will be in the hallways outside the auditorium. Please review the location the day of your conference, in case there is a change. We ask that you be a few minutes early, so that you get the allotted time slot to discuss how we can work together to help your child. If you are unable to make either conference and would like to meet with your child’s teachers, please contact your child’s counselor to set up a better time and way. The window to sign up for conferences will open at 3:00 PM on 2/3/26. The link above will give you the ability to sign up for both the February and March conference times. When registering for conferences, please pay attention to the date you are signing up for.

Let’s give a warm welcome to our Interim Learwood PTA President, Audra Avarello, who will be finishing out this school year. As we move into the second half of this school year, the Learwood PTA needs you to help support our students and staff. Please review the link below for some updates and upcoming events.