LAURIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

“ A Place of Pride and Achievement”

LAURIN OFFICE HOURS

7:15 AM – 3:15 PM

TELEPHONE - 360-885-5200

FAX- 360-885-5205

 MRS. JODEE MCMILLEN, PRINCIPAL

MR. STEVE HOSKINS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MRS. MARTHA BELLCOFF, SECRETARY

MRS. LAURIE AMASH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY

 

Principal’s Message

Note from the Principal

As we move into the second trimester, the holidays, and a new year I want to say thank you to the staff, students, and parents who consistently help to make a difference here at Laurin. I am so honored to be able to work with all of you and count my blessings every day.

I have highlighted some of the newsworthy information for you below to add to your calendars for the month of December and January. We will continue to keep you informed by e-mail and by our new “Connect Ed” phone bank that was initiated last week. If you did not receive a call from our Superintendent Dr. Bria or my Assistant Principal Steve Hoskins, let us know so we can be sure to get you connected.

Peer Mediation

We are proud to have another student leadership program beginning this month called “Peer Mediation”. Several students were trained along with students from other middle schools to learn how to mediate problems that other students have not been able to resolve. This program was initiated and led by our half time counselor, Mrs. Roadifer.

Outstanding Fees

The office has informed me that there are several students who have not paid for their student handbook and other fees yet this year (approximately $1400 unpaid fees). I want to remind students and their parents that report cards cannot be issued for the first trimester to those students who have unpaid fees. I’m sure for most of you it is an oversight, but if paying the fees creates a hardship please contact the office for assistance. Individual student notices will be coming home at the end of the week, along with email notices too.

Winter Attire

As the weather becomes colder it is even more important for our students to come to school with the appropriate clothing for this time of year. It is not uncommon for us to see students arriving in the morning with shorts, flip flops, and no coats. Keep in mind that all students have a noon recess in which they are outside for fifteen minutes. Please encourage your child to leave home in the morning with warm clothing. Also, shorts and skirts need to be mid thigh regardless if the student has leggings under them.

Important Dates in January

Remember to put these dates on your calendar for January. There is an Eighth Grade Celebration planning meeting on January 6 th and a PTO meeting on January 13 th. Early release days are on January 22 nd and 23 rd.

 Happy Holidays

Winter Break begins on December 20 th with students returning on January 5, 2009. The Laurin Staff would like to wish all our students, parents and community the happiest of holidays and good tides, health, happiness, and prosperity for the coming New Year.

Sincerely,

JoDee McMillen

Steve Hoskins, and Laurin Staff

 

REPORTING SCHOOL ABSENCES

Federal law requires parents to notify the school if a student is absent to excuse them. If your student has an unexcused absence you will receive a truancy letter.

If your student is out ill, or will be gone on vacation or at an appointment, please do one of the following to report the absence:

• Call in – 885-5200
• Send a note with your child.
• Report it via Family Access.

When calling to request homework for your child, please do so before 8:00am. Otherwise, we can not guarantee that it will be ready by 2:15pm.

Holiday Concerts

The Laurin Band will be performing a Winter Concert on December 16 th at 6:30 PM in the Prairie High School Auditorium. The Laurin Choir will also be performing at PHS on December 18 at 7:00 PM. These outstanding concerts set the tone for the season. All are welcome and admission is free.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES/CELL PHONES/I PODS/ETC.:

As a reminder, during the school day, your student may NOT use C.D. Players, Cell Phones, Game Devices or other electronic devices.

FAMILY ACCESS:

Laurin Middle School is once again using Family Access which will be available toselected schools through our Battle Ground School District home page. Once you sign up, you will have the opportunity to view your student’s personal information, grades and class room assignment progress through the teacher’s grade book. If you had a student at Prairie High School last year, the same password would access your Laurin student’s information. To sign up, please come into the Laurin office to fill out the form, and receive your login name and password. You will need to bring your photo id with you.

LOST & FOUND

If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt, etc. please have them look in the lost and found. Lost and Found will also be available for parents to look throughat the Winter Band Concert.

 

The Battle Ground School District complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer, JoDee McMillen, 360-885-5202, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jane Mercier, 360-885-5413 or Sexual Harassment Coordinator, Marcia Christian, 360-885-5415 or submitted in writing to the designated coordinator at PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604.