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Horace Mann Arts and Science
Magnet Middle School
Parent Information Packet
2014-2015
Principal-Mr. Keith McGee
(447-3100)
Parent Facilitator-Susan Merry
(447-3113)
PTSA President-Dawn Anderson
HORACEMANNMAGNETPTSA@GMAIL.COM
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MANN MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
PARENT INVOLVEMENT PLAN
2014-2015
School Mission: It is the mission of Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School to create an environment that
actively engages all students in a rigorous, relevant and challenging curriculum (with emphasis on science and fine
arts) which results in high levels of student achievement and student pride. We will support this effort through high
expectations and by working collectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, parents, students, and community
support systems to achieve this shared educational purpose.
Horace Mann Magnet Middle School serves students 6th-8
th grades. Mann is an improvement school, 60 % of our students
participate on the free/reduced lunch program, and is a school-wide Title I School. Our students have not met the AMO
due to our school being in the higher level of the district/state percentile range.
Principal:
Mr. Keith McGee
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Darryl Powell
Mr. Samuel Loya
Ms. Sherry Rogers
Parent Involvement Committee Members
Keith McGee, Principal
Susan Merry, Parent Involvement Facilitator
Cassandra Harding, Teacher
Cynthia Fuller, Teacher
Carolyn Johnson, Teacher
Chester Thornton, Teacher
Dawn Anderson, PTSA President
Gina Goad, Parent
Robert Beard, Parent
Izzie Bradford, Parent
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Communication Strategies Mann Magnet Middle School will communicate with parents in the following ways to increase parent involvement and to support classroom instruction by:
The school will distribute a Horace Mann Parental Involvement newsletter to parents that is developed with participation of the parent-school organization, principal, staff and parent volunteers. It includes school news, a calendar of school activities, and parenting tips related to school achievement such as homework tips, organizational skills, and study skills.
Parents may use e-mail to communicate with members of the school staff.
Teachers will routinely contact parents on an individual basis to communicate about their child’s progress.
The school will engage the entire school community’s support for academic excellence in all students by establishing and maintaining an environment where instruction is strongly connected to the Common Core Standards (CCS).
The school will develop, maintain, and monitor a web-page for Horace Mann Magnet Middle School.
The school will promote and encourage parents and members of the community to volunteers as tutors/mentors addressing the specific standards associated with the CCS and utilizing available technology when appropriate.
The school will host parent conference days to discuss student achievement/progress using Academic Improvement Plans (AIP) that will be developed for each eligible student.
The school will engage the entire school and Mann parents by maintaining a parent center with informative resources and parent packets for review and parental checkout.
The school will maintain an email database (Edline) to be used for two-way communication with parents and school staff.
The school will utilize Parent Link to communicate school-wide information.
The school will continue to be a member of the National Networks of Partnership Schools (NNPS).
Parent Activities: Administrators and staff will plan the following activities to increased parent involvement; build staff and parent capacity at Horace Mann Middle School.
The school will establish and conduct parent conferences. Mann Staff – 447-3100( October 20, 2014 and February 16, 2015)
The school will develop Parent Night activities to increase their children’s success in Math, Science, and Literacy. (Math Science Night – October, 2014; D. Newcomb – 447- 3156) (Literacy Night – November, 2014; S. Merry – 447-3113) (ESL Night – November, 2014; C. Summons – 447-3139)
The school will provide the following opportunities for students to showcase their talents to their parents and community: piano recitals (December, 2014; Webb – 447-3177), choir concerts (December, 2014; Walker-Wheeler – 447-3176), band concerts (December, 2014; M. Johnson – 447-3153), orchestra concerts (December, 2014; Jarboe – 447-3129), visual arts (Spring, 2015; Chambers – 447-3172), winter production (Sharpley – 447-3162), drama production (Spring, 2015; Bell – 447-3157) dance performance (Spring, 2015; Sharpley – 447-3162), spelling bee (Winter, 2014; N. Trice – 447-3174), geography bee (Fall, 2014; C. Summons – 447-3139), and other activities.
The school will organize an honor's convocation to highlight student successes important to local and state requirements. (May, 2015; Kindrick – 447-3138)
The school will provide parent information packets during “Students Check-in” – August 5-6, 2014, “New Student Orientation/6th Grade Orientation” - August 15, 2014, the week before students report to school, and available on line and on the office counter during the school year (Office – 447-3100).
The principal will work with members of the staff, district leaders, and the community (PTSA/PTO) to provide notification about the school improvement status via letters, phone calls, newsletters, memorandum, open discussion meeting, etc.
The school will make available a 2014-2015 Mann Magnet plan book.
The school will have a Grandparents’ Day during both semesters (Parent Facilitator Susan Merry – 447-3113).
The librarian will conduct a Book Fair for all students, parents and staff. A special night will be held for parents to visit the Book Fair with activities provided (Librarian C. Ray – 447-3106).
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Mann will provide opportunities for parents to be involved in the development, implementation and
evaluation of the school wide school improvement plan, parent involvement efforts and the Annual
Title I Meeting to engage them in the decision-making processes regarding the school’s Title I, Part
A Program in the following ways: Parents will be represented on the Campus Leadership Team, the Action Team of Partnerships (ATP), the
School-Parent-Student Compact Committee (ASCIP), and the Parent-Teacher-Student Association.
School resources for parents/Volunteer Opportunities:
Mann will maintain the Parent Center for parents to check out books, get reading materials, and other informative materials regarding responsible parenting.
Informational packets will be provided that includes the parental involvement plan, LRSD calendar, staff phone and emails addresses, important dates for the school year, and a sign up volunteer sheet.
Mann’s principal, Mr. McGee, will designate a certified staff member to be the parent facilitator for the 2014-2015 school year. (Susan Merry – 447-3113)
Parents will be given the opportunity to sign up for volunteer work at Mann.
Mann will develop and implement a school website to provide parents with information essential to school involvement.
The school will post grades weekly on Edline for parents and students to access academic performance and homework assignments.
Parent Link will be part of the parent involvement opportunities.
Edline will also provide monthly school calendars and lunch menus.
Volunteer training will be provided by the PTSA president, Dawn Anderson.
Parent Committees: Mann, staff, parents, and students will develop a school-parent-student compact. This compact will be a
part of the ASCIP (Parent Facilitator Susan Merry – 447-3113).
Mann will involve parents on school improvement planning committees.
Mann will create an alumni advisory commission to provide advice and guidance for school improvement.
Mann will be 100% endorsed in the PTSA.
Mann will involve parents in the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) Action Team for Partnerships (ATP).
Parent Involvement Surveys:
Mann will conduct an annual parent involvement survey. The survey’s purpose is to collect evidence about the satisfaction with parent involvement program, needs of parents, effectiveness of specific strategies, and engagement of parents in activities to support student academic growth.
A volunteer spreadsheet will be compiled from the surveys. Mann will conduct seminars to inform the parents of high school requirements and how to be involved in
the decisions affecting course selections for the upcoming high school years.
Annual Title I Meeting: The Title I meeting will be held in October, 2014, and our Middle School Recruitment Night will be
November 5, 2014.
National Network of Partnership Schools: Horace Mann Magnet Middle School is a member of Johns Hopkins University National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS). The NNPS School, Family and Community Partnership family model is designed to enhance parent participation and involvement in the school and community. The family model is researched based and references engagement, activities, and resources for the six types of involvement: Parenting, Communicating, Volunteering, Student Learning, Decision-Making and Collaborating with the Community. To support the six types of involvement, Mann participates on the LRSD NNPS Central-East School Cluster Team. Contact Person: Susan Merry (501) 447-3113.
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LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mann Magnet Middle SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT LEARNING COMPACT
School Name:_____________________________________________________
Student Name:____________________________________Grade____________
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
(Any parent who is interested in helping with this student may sign in lieu of the parent.) I want my child to achieve.
Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:
Ensure that my child is on time each day and attends school regularly
Support the school discipline policy
Establish a time for homework and review it regularly
Provide a quiet well lighted place for study
Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions
Stay aware of what my child is learning
Provide a library card for my child
Read with my child and let my child see me read
Signature: _______________________________
STUDENT AGREEMENT
It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
Attend School regular;
Come to school each day with pens, pencil, paper, and other necessary tools for learning
Complete and return homework assignments
Observe regular study hours
Conform to rules of student conduct
Signature: _______________________________
TEACHER AGREEMENT
It is important that student achieve. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
Provide appropriate and meaningful homework assignments for students
Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help assist with the assignments
Encourage students and parents by providing information about student progress;
Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable
Signature:________________________________
PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT
I support this form of parent involvement. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teachers, parents and student
Ensure teachers homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction regularly.
Ensure high-quality curriculum and instruction that meets the State’s student academic achievement standards
Engage parents in parent-teacher conferences in which this compact will be discussed
Ensure that parents receive frequent reports on their child’s progress
Ensure parental access to staff to support partnerships
Provides parents opportunities to volunteer and observe classroom activities
Signature: ______________________________
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Mann Magnet MiddleSchool
Calendar of Activities
2014-2015 Administrators and staff will plan the following activities to increase parent involvement; build staff and parent capacity
at Horace Mann Middle School.
The school will establish and conduct parent conferences. Mann Staff – 447-3100 ( October 20, 2014 and February 16, 2015)
The school will develop Parent Night activities to increase their children’s success in Math, Science, and Literacy. o Math Science Night – October, 2014 - D. Newcomb – 447- 3156 o Literacy Night – February, 2015 - S. Merry – 447-3113 o ESL Night – November, 2014 – C. Summons – 447-3139
The school will provide the following opportunities for students to showcase their talents to their parents and community:
o Piano recitals (December, 2014; Webb – 447-3177), o Choir concerts (December, 2014; Walker-Wheeler – 447-3176), o Band concerts (December, 2014; M. Johnson – 447-3153), o Orchestra concerts (December, 2014; Jarboe – 447-3129), o Visual arts (Spring, 2014; Chambers – 447-3172), o Winter production (Sharpley – 447-3162), o Drama production (Spring, 2015; White – 447-3157) o Dance performance (Spring, 2015; Sharpley – 447-3162), o Spelling bee (Winter, 2014; N. Trice – 447-3174), o Geography bee (Fall, 2014; – C. Summons - 447-3139), o And, other activities (S. Merry – 447-3113)
The school will organize an Honors Convocation to highlight student successes important to local and state requirements. (May, 2015; H. White – 447-3162)
The school will provide parent information packets during “Students Check-in” – August 5-6, 2014, “New Student Orientation/6th Grade Orientation” - August 15, 2014, the week before students report to school, and available online and on the office counter during the school year (Office – 447-3100).
The principal will work with members of the staff, district leaders, and the community (PTSA/PTO) to provide notification about the school improvement status via letters, phone calls, newsletters, memorandum, open discussion meeting, etc.
The school will make available for each student a 2014-2015 Mann Magnet plan book. The school will have a Grandparents’ Day during both semesters (Parent Facilitator Susan Merry – 447-3113). The librarian will conduct a Book Fair for all students, parents and staff. A special night will be held for parents
to visit the Book Fair with activities provided (Librarian C. Ray – 447-3106).
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17 Ways to Keep Your Middle Schooler Turning the Pages
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/more-reading-resources/17-ways-to-keep-your-middle-schooler-turning-pages
over over each Learning Benefit below for a detailed explanation.
1. Let your child choose what to read. While you may cringe at his preferences, he may never touch a title if
it's force-fed.
2. Talk about what she reads. Ask her what she thinks of a book and make connections with ideas or issues
that are relevant to her life.
3. If he's struggling or bored with a book, let him put it down. Forcing him to stick with a difficult or dull
book that's intended for pleasure will reinforce the idea that reading is a chore.
4. Subscribe to magazines that will interest her. Ask her to choose one or two titles and put the subscription
in her name.
5. Read the newspaper together. Whether it's for 15 minutes over breakfast or on weekends, establish a
routine and discuss what you each read.
6. Be flexible with bedtime and chores when your child is reading.Within reason, avoid asking your child to
stop reading.
7. Play games that utilize reading. Word- and vocabulary-building games like Scrabble or Boggle are great,
but many board games provide reading opportunities (even if it's just the instructions). Crosswords provide
opportunities for learning new words and spelling practice, too.
8. Encourage your middle-schooler to read to a younger sibling. Letting him take over ritual reading at
bedtime once a week will ensure he reads something, and he may find his sibling's enthusiasm for stories
contagious.
9. Visit the library together. Try to make it an event where you share some quality one-on-one time and both
choose a few books.
10. Find an outlet for your child to "publish" a book review. When she finishes a book, encourage her to
write it up for a family or school newspaper, magazine, or Web site. She could also try posting a review at a
local bookseller or an online retailer.
11. Ensure he has a good reading space. He should choose where it is, but you can make sure it's well lit and
inviting so he stays a while.
12. Keep up on what she's reading. If you can, read a few pages of her books yourself so you can discuss
them with her.
13. Encourage writing. Whether it's via snail- or e-mail, suggest that he keep in touch with distant friends or
relatives. Keeping a journal or chronicling a family vacation will also provide reading practice.
14. Provide a good dictionary. She may not want to ask for your help with words anymore, so make sure she
has a good reference.
15. Suggest books from movies he liked. He may enjoy getting even more detail in the book.
16. Listen to books on tape in the car. If you're heading on vacation, or even back-and-forth to school, try
listening to a novel that will appeal to everyone.
17. Model reading. Your pre-teen will still follow your reading habits (though she'll never let you know it!). Let
her see you reading, make comments, and share interesting passages with her.
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Mann Magnet Middle School
2014-2015 PTSA OFFICERS
President
Dawn Anderson
Vice-President
Michael Woolfolk
Secretary
LaFrancis Pfeiffer
Treasurer
Tammy Gridley
Teacher Rep.
Cassandra Harding
PTA dues is $8.00
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Mann Magnet Middle School
PARENT INTEREST SURVEY
What are your hopes and dreams for your child?
How can you partner with your child’s teacher to ensure that the academic hopes and dreams
that you have for your child will come true?
What day (s) will you volunteer in your child’s classroom this month?
What are you interested in doing as a volunteer at your child’s school this school year?
How often will you communicate with the school staff this year about your child’s progress
both academically and socially?
Return this survey to: Susan Merry, Mann Magnet Parent Facilitator (susan.merry@lrsd.org)
THANK YOU!
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Horace Mann Magnet Middle School
Staff Directory
Position Phone # Room # Email Address
Mann Mann # 447-3100
Mann Fax # 447-3101
Laidlaw 447-4130
LRSD Transp 447-7550
NLR Transp 340-5151
PCSSD Transp North of River 982-9416
PCSSD Transp South of River 490-5760
LR Student Assign 447-2950
PCSSD S. Assign 490-2000
NLR Student Assign 771-8000
McGee, K Principal 73100 Office keith.mcgee@lrsd.org
Rogers, S VP - 6th 73159 Admin office sherry.rogers@lrsd.org
Loya, S VP - 7th 73149 Admin office samuel.loya@lrsd.org
Powell, D VP - 8th 73117 Admin office darryl.powell@lrsd.org
Washington, R Counselor- 6th - 8th A - K 73179 Office ruby.washington@lrsd.org
Zimmer, R Counselor- 6th - 8th L - Z 73145 Office robin.zimmer@lrsd.org
WHEN CALLING MANN PHONE NUMBERS FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING, DIAL THE PREFIX 447- AND THEN THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF THE NUMBER.
Acker, N S Studies- 6th 73180 417 natasch.acker@lrsd.org
Anderson, A Psych. Examiner Office amy.anderson@lrsd.org
Barton, D Para-professional diane.barton@lrsd.org
Blanks, T Math- 8th 73127 407 tina.blanks@lrsd.org
Blevins, S Centers for Youth and Family 73195 Aud sabrina.blevins@lrsd.org
Bolden, Y Lab Science- 7th 73116 309 yvonne.bolden@lrsd.org
Boshears, A Spanish 73133 304 ashley.boshears@lrsd.org
Brazle, W In School Suspension 73146 120 william.brazle@lrsd.org
Bunting, A PE/ Health 6th 73118 Gym abram.bunting.jr@lrsd.org
Burks, J Para-professional 73136 402 jonathan.burks@lrsd.org
Cerrato, J Speech Pathologist 73125 Office joseph.cerrato.lrsd.org
Chambers, S Art I/Exploratory Art 73172 117 susan.chambers@lrsd.org
Choat, B S Studies-7th 73148 410 brittney.choat@lrsd.org
Christopher, A Para-professional 128 alice.christopher@lrsd.org
Clark, A Dance 73170 522 allison.clark@lrsd.org
Click, M Security Rm in cafeteria meleasa.click@lrsd.org
Davis, L Special Ed 73109 402 loretta.davis@lrsd.org
Dennis, F Principal's Secretary 73103 Office franchelle.dennis@lrsd.org
Dukes, T Registrar 73171 Office terra.dukes@lrsd.org
Eller, K Instructional Coach 73111 301 kasey.miller@lrsd.org
Evans, I Para-professional 128 irma.evans@lrsd.org
Foster, V Sci- 8th 73141 314 virginia.foster@lrsd.org
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Fuller, C Special Ed 73187 303 cynthia.fuller@lrsd.org
Gaines, S Math- 8th/Alg 1 73140 408 sara.gaines@lrsd.org
Glenn, K East Lab/Yearbook 73115 119 kristen.glenn@lrsd.org
Green, Q Special Ed 73132 313 qwyla.green@lrsd.org
Harding, C S Studies- 8th 73131 401 cassandra.harding@lrsd.org
Harris, P Math- 6th 73135 421 paula.harris@lrsd.org
Harris, T Instructional Coach 301 dorothy.harris@lrsd.org
Haynie, K Nurse 73105 Nurse kathey.haynie@lrsd.org
Henderson, A Sci- 6th 73130 316 antonette.finney@lrsd.org
Henry, R Sci- 6th 73137 318 rebecca.henry@lrsd.org
Herrod, J Eng 7th 73168 412 james.herrod@lrsd.org
Ingram, S Sci- 6th 73154 320 starlette.ingram@lrsd.org
Jackson, A Head Custodian 73108 Cust Office andy.jackson@lrsd.org
Jackson, L Sci- 7th 73124 308 leslie.brooks.jackson@lrsd.org
Jacobs,M Special Ed melissa.jacobs@lrsd.org
Jarboe, J Orchestra 73129 501 john.jarboe@lrsd.org
Johnson, C Career Orientation 73194 315 carolyn.johnson@lrsd.org
Johnson, M Band 73153 508 marcus.johnson@lrsd.org
Joyce, S Special Ed 73128 218 sue.joyce@lrsd.org
Kimbrough, J School Resource Officer 73198 Rm in cafeteria joseph.kimbrough@lrsd.org
Kindrick, L Art III/ Studio Art/ Tech Theater 73138 129 lisa.kindrick@lrsd.org
Lance, L Math- 6th 73175 419 linda.lance@lrsd.org
Livingston, T Eng- 6th 73147 424 tiffany.livingston@lrsd.org
Manley, E Security 73166 Security office eric.manley@lrsd.org
Marlin, L Art I and II 73152 409 lauren.marlin@lrsd.org
McKenna, M Attendance Secretary 73119 Office melissa.mckenna@lrsd.org
McNeary, C Math- 7th 73104 416 chastity.mcneary@lrsd.org
McSwain, J Math- 7th 73151 413 joyce.mcswain@lrsd.org
Merry, S Eng- 8th/Parent Fac/Dept Chair 73113 406 susan.merry@lrsd.org
Moore, C Math- 8th/ Dept Chair 73155 405 charles.moore.jr@lrsd.org
Morrison, A S Studies- 8th 73150 403 angela.morrison@lrsd.org
Newcomb, D Sci- 7th/ Dept Chair 73156 306 daryl.newcomb@lrsd.org
Nosari, R Eng- 6th 73143 418 robyn.barnes@lrsd.org
Parker, G Security Rm in cafeteria george.parker@lrsd.org
Parker, L Keyboarding/ Comp Tech 73182 116 lauren.parker@lrsd.org
Parker, T Keyboarding/ Comp Tech 73164 123 tammy.parker@lrsd.org
Pearson, M S S- 6th/ D-Hall Super/Dept Chair 73161 422 marva.pearson@lrsd.org
Piggee-Harris, M Para-professional media.harris@lrsd.org
Ray, C Librarian 73106 Library christy.ray@lrsd.org
Rice, K Sci- 8th/ Student Council 73126 312 karla.rice@lrsd.org
Richardson, K Para-professional kyle.richardson@lrsd.org
Ross, D Math- 6th 73134 420 diane.ross@lrsd.org
Sharpley, L Dance 73162 518 lekeisha.sharpley@lrsd.org
Simmons, K Special Ed Compliance Coach Office kelly.simmons@lrsd.org
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Sims, C Security Rm in cafeteria christopher.sims@lrsd.org
Skinner, C Keyboarding/ Comp Tech 73120 125 cara.skinner@lrsd.org
Smith, K Gifted and Talented 73121 310 kellie.smith@lrsd.org
Smith, O Eng- 7th & 8th 73136 402 olympia.smith@lsrd.org
Summons, C S Studies- 7th/ESL 73139 415 clarice.summons@lrsd.org
Sutton, A Math- 7th/8th 73112 305 amista.sutton@lrsd.org
Sutton, W Ark History 73110 319 wilma.sutton@lrsd.org
Sweazie, S Eng- 6th 73123 423 shakeila.sweazie@lrsd.org
Tanner, L Cafeteria Manager 73107 132 laura.tanner@lrsd.org
Thornton, C Eng- 6th 73186 411 chester.thornton@lrsd.org
Tollette, J PE 8th/ VB Coach 73173 Gym joan.tollette@lrsd.org
Trice, N Eng- 7th 73174 414 nancy.trice@lrsd.org
Walker-Wheeler, L Choir 73176 527 lisa.walker.wheeler@lrsd.org
Washington, K Lab Science- 6th/ 504 Coord 73178 307 kimberly.washington@lrsd.org
Webb, B Piano 73177 515 becky.webb@lrsd.org
Welch, W Lab Science- 8th 73122 311 wendy.welch@lrsd.org
White, H Speech/Drama 73157 219 holly.white@lrsd.org
White, J S Studies- 6th/7th/ FB/BB Coach 73158 317 john.white@lrsd.org
White, T Career Orientation, Engineering Tech 73144 127 tremayne.white@lrsd.org
Wilkerson, S Keyboarding/ Comp Tech 123,125 shelia.wilkerson@lrsd.org
Williams, M Eng- 8th 73142 404 mindy.williams@lrsd.org
Williams, P Media Clerk 73197 Library pam.williams@lrsd.org
Wilson, T Special Ed 73160 128 teresa.wilson@lrsd.org
Woodbury, M Para-professional 218 melvin.woodbury@lrsd.org
Woods, D PE/Health 6th/ FB Coach 73181 Gym danny.woods@lrsd.org
Athletic Sponsors: Coaches Office 73193 Intercom 218
Barnes, Belinda Cheerleading- 7/8th blenda.barnes@lrsd.org
Hunt, Daisy Soccer- 7/8th daisy.hunt@lrsd.org
Sutton, Amista Drillteam- 7/8th amista.sutton@lrsd.org
Cafeteria 73107
Conf Room (New) 73169 Intercom 35
Courtesy (Copy Rm) 73185
Gym
Gym Office Intercom 110
Lounge (Main Office) 73184 Intercom 701
Lounge (New Bldg) 73114 Intercom 700
Parent Center Susan.merry@lrsd.org
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