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Thompson School District Lucile Erwin Middle School

IB World School

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Students are excited to share their progress and their

work with you at fall conferences. Conferences at

Erwin are student-led. Please plan to drop in with

your student for 30-45 minutes any time during the

during conference hours: Wednesday, October 9, from

4:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. or Thursday October 10, 8:00 a.m.

-6:30 p.m.

In the days before conference time, students will be selecting work to share, and

reflecting on their personal work habits. During conferences, students will walk

you through their class schedules and share their accomplishments and struggles.

At the end of the conferences, we invite you to write some goals that we can then

support together.

Teachers will be available in their classrooms or pod areas to support students in

sharing their work and answer any questions you might have. Electives, special

educators and counselors are also available. We hope that you can join us for this

opportunity to focus on your child’s academic and personal success.

Conferencias de otoño Las conferencias de padres y maestros conducidas por estudiantes se llevarán a cabo en Lucile Erwin el miércoles, 9 de octubre de 4:15 pm a 7:15 pm y jueves, 10 de octubre de 8:00 am a 6:30 pm. Si usted necesita interpretación en español, vamos a tener a intérpretes disponibles el miércoles, 9 de octubre de 4:15 pm a 7:15 pm y también el jueves, 10 de octubre de 8:00 am a 10:00 am. ¡Esperamos ver a usted!

Student Led Conferences

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Important Information

October SAC and PTA Meeting

Please join us for our first official SAC

(School Accountability Committee) and

PTA (Parent Teacher Association )meetings

for the 2019-2020 school year. The first

meeting will be held on October 28, 2019

from 6:00p.m.-6:45 p.m. for SAC and from 6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

for PTA. Come learn about Lucile Erwin school data and focus

for the 2019-2020 school year. These organizations are open to

all! We can’t wait to see you there!

Student Handbook

All students will be reviewing the Student

Handbook in their grade level classrooms

this school year. In addition, we are asking

parents and students to sign off that they

have read a copy of the Student Handbook.

The handbook can be found on school our

school website or by going to the following

link:

https://www.thompsonschools.org/Page/20989

If you would like a paper copy of the Student Handbook feel free

to contact our main office at 970-613-7600.

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IB Learner Profile Traits Of The Month

Every month at Lucile Erwin we fo-

cus on an IB Learner Profile Trait.

In September we focused on Caring.

For the month of October we will fo-

cus on what it means to be Reflec-

tive. The focus on these profile

traits support students in making

positive contributions to the school

and community.

Caring: They show empathy,

compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of oth-

ers. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to

make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the envi-

ronment.

Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own

learning and experience. They are able to assess and under-

stand their strengths and limitations in order to support their

learning and personal development.

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After School Tutoring

LEMS Tutoring

Program

After-school tutoring will

begin on Tuesday Septem-

ber 3rd, and will take place

from 4:15-5:15 each Tues-

day and Wednesday in the Media Center throughout

the school year. Attendance is on a “drop in as needed

basis”, but parents must read and agree to our policies,

and must contact a staff member to sign up their stu-

dent, before their student will be allowed to attend.

To sign your student up for tutoring, please e-mail one

of the following staff members and ask for a policy

sheet: your student’s counselor, one of your student’s

teachers, or the tutoring coordinator, Mrs. Marvin

(Martha.Marvin@tsdschools.org).

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LEMS Choir

Choir students have been working on team building and getting

to know each other as well as finding their "sound" these first

few weeks of school.

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8th Grade Team

LEMS 8th Grade Team

Greetings from the 8th grade team!

We have some information to help you

know what is happening, academically,

with your student here at Lucile Erwin

Middle School.

Science - Students are working on scientific process skills,

learning how to design investigations, and will soon be exploring

matter & physics.

Math – The district has adopted a new math resource: textbook,

student

workbooks, online website, and mobile app called Big-

IdeasMath.com.

Students can log in using their school email address and pass-

word

choosing the option "login via google" or via clever.com. Algebra

I students are also using Big Ideas Math, but will shift to a sec-

ond textbook (Envision) as part of a district pilot program.

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8th Grade Continued

Individuals & Societies (History) – Students are examining

the geography of the eastern region of the United States & vari-

ous explorations. In mid-to-late September, we will begin study-

ing Jamestown and the various challenges those settlers faced.

An essay project will accompany this unit so watch for student

work involving Jamestown in the very near future.

Language & Literature (English) - Students are doing a nov-

el study of The Outsiders. Feel free to listen to some of your fa-

vorite Elvis tunes help your son/daughter get into the time peri-

od.

We can still use Kleenex & paper towels if students are willing

to “deliver” to their 1st hour teacher.

It's been a great start to the school year. Thank you for sending

your students prepared, positive, and ready to learn!!

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Important Information From TSD

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National Junior Honor Society Induction

On September 19, 2019, Lucile Erwin was proud to induct 42 stu-

dents into the Lucile Erwin Middle School Chapter of the Nation-

al Honor Society. These students were selected on the following

set of criteria:

Scholarship: A minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 scale

Service: Voluntary contributions made to our community or school

Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem

solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from

school or community activities while working with or for others.

Character: The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high

standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for

others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Citizenship: The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the

importance of civic engagement; has a high regard for freedom and justice;

respects democracy; respects the law for all citizens at the local, state, and

federal levels; and demonstrates mature participation and responsibility in

activities such as scouting, community organizations, or school clubs .

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Upcoming Events at Lucile Erwin Middle School

October 2, 2019: Volleyball vs. Bill Reed Home 4:30p.m.

October 2– 10, 2019: Scholastic Book Fair

October 3, 2019: Cross Country Conference Finals Fairgrounds

Park 4:30 p.m.

October 4, 2019: No School

October 5, 2019: Swimming Varsity Conference MVHS 9:00 a.m.

October 7, 2019: Volleyball vs. TBD. 4:30 p.m.

October 8, 2019: Picture Retake Day

October 8, 2019: Orchestra Concert 6:00 p.m.

October 9, 2019: Volleyball vs. TBD 4:30 p.m.

October 10-11, 2019: No School

October 9, 2019: Parent/Student Led Conferences 4:15p.m.-7:45p.m.

October 10, 2019: Parent/Student Led Conferences 8:00a.m.-6:30p.m.

October 15, 2019: Band Concert 6:00 p.m.