Week of August 28, 2017 Issue 108 Scottie Sports: Scottie News On down the road: This just in …. Volleyball! September: 11th Dance Fundraiser begins th th First Congratulations to all 7 and 8 graders 12th Football LMS Vs. Kealing at Nelson Field who made the 2017-2018 volleyball teams. Pep Band to LMS football game They played their first game against Kealing last 14th LMS Volleyball vs Covington 7th @ 6pm night. Here are some of the highlights. 8th @ 7pm The 7th Grade Lady Scotties opened their volleyball season with a victory of Kealing Hornets 25-21, 23 - 25, 25 - 18. The "B" team Scottie Recess needing a little help lost a close game to the Hornets 21 - 25, 17 - We are very proud to be the only middle 25. Both teams did a good job serving, passing school in Austin that has recess! We like to keep and attacking the ball. Way To Go Lady our Scotties moving and active. We need your Scotties!!!! help to make that happen. We would like to ask for donations of basketballs, soccer balls, The 8th Grade Lady Scotties defeated Kealing in footballs, baseballs, and baseball gloves for our the home season opener. The B team has a 26- recess program. You can drop off donations at 24 come from behind win the first game, and a the office. Thank you in advance! 25-22 win in the second game to complete the match. The A team won their match in two two quick games, 25-5, 25-5. Both teams served well and worked tighter Be an Inspiration: Just by wearing a college tee you can inspire a child. Lamar's AVID program (early college prep) would like to encourage everyone to Next week: wear their favorite college gear or college colors September on AVID's College Spirit Fridays for the remainder 5th Labor Day Student and Staff Holiday of the year. 6th Back to school night at LMS 5:30 Try to switch it up. All Austinites know 7th Willy Wonka information session in Cafeteria about the University of Texas. Hit up your local Volleyball LMS vs Dobie at Lamar thrift stores see what college shirts you can find. A teams 7th at 6pm and 8th at 7pm While you are traveling buy a local college or 8th Theater Arts Social university tee. If you have family outside of our 9th 8th grade Art portfolio workshop city, see if they can send you a tee from the local college or university. Show Scotties they can go anywhere, casting their nets far and wide. The world is a big place, we have even put a Scottie in space! This year’s students could be next! Fine Arts Choir and Theater Arts Yearbook Hey, Scotties! It's not too early to order your yearbook! The sooner, the better...because the price is going up TWICE. Here is this year's pricing schedule: August 21st -- September 30th $30 October 1st -- January 31st $35 Please join Ms. Easter, Ms. Luna, and February 1st -- end of school $40 Ms. Starkey on Wednesday September 6th at Order now at www.balfour.com. Look for an email 6:30pm in the cafeteria for the Willy Wonka confirmation. Keep this email -- it is your receipt. Informational meeting. We will be handing out audition forms, rehearsal/performance If you DO NOT receive an e-mail confirmation, your order schedules, and answering any questions about did not go through. the school musical. All students are invited to audition – you do not need to be enrolled in If you would prefer to pay with a check or cash, order Theatre, Dance, or Choir. If you cannot make it forms are available in the office. to the meeting, you may pick up an audition packet on the bulletin board outside of the choir Please contact Mrs. Dietz if you have any questions. 512- room starting on Thursday September 7th. 841-0113 or [email protected]. It's going to be the best book ever! Order now! Visual Arts Total Eclipse of the Arts Scotties Escape NASA ART PROJECT: Students in Ms. Lacy's engineering class found The first day of school, all Visual Arts themselves in a race against the clock trying to save their students got an opportunity to be a part of a beloved Scottie from a rival middle school. The only way collaborative art project with NASA called out of the building safely for them and the Scottie was to “Predict the Corona”. NASA asked for artists to identify a window that was "safe". In under 60 minutes, create an image of what the Total Solar Eclipse students had to figure out who was on their team from a may look like and then send the photos to them tiny piece of information each person started the day with, via Instagram or Flicker to upload into their solve puzzles and riddles as a team to "unlock" and get image database. The next day, the students were able to compare their predictions with through three rooms, and put all the clues together to other students around the country. figure out which window to go through to rescue their #Eclipse2017Corona Scottie. Many of the Scotties were saved just in the nick of time! Band Booster Fundraising Band …Oh the places you can go! Dear Lamar Middle School Families, Lamar Band making more Please consider joining the Band history. The Symphonic Winds has Boosters' Grocery Card Program. The been invited to perform at the 71st pre-paid HEB gift cards have no service Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago, charge for your monthly order, and the Illinois. The Midwest Band Clinic is band earns 5% back. Forms and contact the most prestigious conference in information for any program questions, the United States; it is the highest plus other opportunities to donate, are honor a band can achieve to be found at selected to perform at the conference. sites.google.com/view/lamarbandboosters/home Lamar Middle School & Fine Arts Academy band is the only middle Stay tuned for exciting news regarding school to have a jazz ensemble and Band performances, including The 71st concert band receive an invitation to Midwest Clinic in Chicago! perform at the conference. Symphonic Winds will travel to Thank you for your time and Chicago, Illinois from December 18- consideration, 21, 2017. While in Chicago they will have the opportunity to perform at the Lamar Band Boosters conference, sightsee and explore the city. Congrats Mr. Hairston, Mr. Escobedo and the Symphonic Winds! Jeremy Raymond Watson th 8 Grade AP Introducing our new 8th grade Assistant Principle Jeremy Raymond‐ Watson. Although, Mr. Watson has a new position he is not new to the campus. He Started working at Lamar in 2009 as a teacher’s assistant. Enjoying working in the school system he went back to school to become a certified teacher. While working as a teacher, Mr. Watson wanted to further his career even more , pursuing a master’s degree to become a principal. A Conversation with Mr. Raymond‐ Watson Tell us about a teacher or class that had a big impact on you when you were in middle school My favorite classes in middle school were World Cultures, Art, and football/athletics. I have always been interested in traveling and learning about different cultures; studying and practicing drawing and painting techniques; in Art class; and competing with my peer group weight lifting, running, and other physical activities in athletics What is something unique about your teaching style? When I taught, I liked to figure out as many real life applications for lessons as possible. This gives students with perspective about the topic we would be studying. What do you like best about working at Lamar? It is a 50:50 mix between the students and staff. The staff are really like a second family. I have made friends, learned from my mentors, and gained valuable experience working alongside excellent veteran educators. The students are all great kids full of personality and spunk. They are the future, so I give my all to prepare them for it. What was the most exciting thing that happened to you this summer? I paid my car off! Other than that, I hung around Austin all summer, going to many trainings and workshops to prepare me for my new role in the new school year. What is your favorite thing to do on the weekends? I like to watch sports, read, listen to records, go to the movies, and sleep in when I can. Newsletter is emailed to the email address of the primary parent. All current and past newsletters can also be accessed on Lamar's website: lamarmiddleschool.org Attention Lamar Parents/Guardians: This Tuesday, 9/5/17, is back‐to‐school night. We hope you can attend this once‐a‐year event. Please see the back‐to‐school‐night agenda below: 5:15pm‐6pm PTA, Booster, and other Lamar support groups’ booths in the cafeteria Parents please bring a copy of your child’s class schedule or have it electronically accessible (cell phone). You may get a hard copy of the class schedule in the front foyer but expect waiting in line. 5:45pm‐6pm Parents, grade‐level administrator and counselor begin gathering in the designated areas for orientation: 6th grade meet in the big gym 7th grade meet in the cafeteria 8th grade meet in the library 6pm‐6:10pm Grade‐level orientation led by grade‐level administrator and counselor 6th grade meet in the big gym 7th grade meet in the cafeteria 8th grade meet in the library 6:10pm‐6:15pm First bell and passing period to go to 1st period class (Follow your child’s class schedule) 6:15pm‐6:22pm 1st Period 6:27pm‐6:34pm 2nd Period 6:39pm‐6:46pm 3rd Period 6:51pm‐6:58pm 4th Period 7:03pm‐7:10pm 5th Period 7:15pm‐7:22pm 6th Period 7:27pm‐7:34pm 7th Period 7:39pm‐7:46pm 8th Period 7:46pm ALL PARENTS, STUDENTS AND STAFF GO HOME (you may email your teacher for personal conferences) o View this email in your browser/see past issues 08/27/2017 New Announcements: McCallum Is A Shelter Site For Hurricane Evacuees Dear McCallum Community, McCallum High School will be a shelter site for Hurricane Harvey evacuees.