Lake Ridge Middle School
News from Wolf Country
12350 Mohican Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Volume 4
April 22,2015
Home of the Wolves
703-494-5154
Inside this issue:
Calendar of Events
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
2
Sports Calendar
3
SOL Schedule
4
Counseling
5
From the Nurse
5
Science Fair
6
Winners
Regional Science
7
Fair Winners
Wolf of the Month
7
Library News
8
School Rewards
9
Program
Right to Special
10
Programs/Services
Janes Food Closet
11
Dear Lake Ridge Families,
It is hard to believe the 2014-2015 school year is rapidly ending! We have had a very
successful year because of the efforts of our dynamic staff and students, who are supported
by our superb parents and community. Our students have individually and collaboratively
accomplished noteworthy academic, social and emotional goals. To ensure these
achievements continue during the fourth quarter, please make certain to monitor your
child’s progress through School Fusion during the remainder of the year. We know that our
students are patiently (or not) waiting for the arrival of summer and we want to help keep
them centered for the rest of the academic year.
2014
2017
Because this is the last newsletter of the year, I want to take this moment to extend my
appreciation to our 8th grade class. During my first year at LRMS, they have been superb
leaders and role models for our 6th and 7th grade students, and I am proud of each of
them. They have worked hard and have overcome challenges over the past three years and
I am confident that they are prepared to begin their high school journey. As we wave
farewell to our 8th grade class, please know that they will always be part of the LRMS Pack!
Music
Just as we prepare our 8th grade students (and parents!) for the transition to high school,
we have been preparing our rising 6th grade students by visiting our feeder elementary
schools with the purpose of providing a smooth transition to middle school. The rising sixth
graders just visited LRMS and were full of excitement and energy. They had an opportunity
to tour the building and to experience a glimpse of what LRMS has to offer them! We are
excited to see them walk through our doors and become part the “pack”! Also, we
acknowledge that our seventh graders will be walking into new leadership roles very soon.
Clubs
During the months of May and June, students will be taking their Standards of Learning
(SOL) tests which can be stressful. Our teachers are working hard to support their students
learning, as well as, providing strategies to use during test taking. Please make sure that
your children get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! Also, please remind them to
take advantage of the late busses offered on Tuesday and Thursday to support a strong
finish to the end of the year.
Sports
I would like to thank all of you for your support during my first year as principal at this
amazing school. Your kindness and patience during this time of transition was greatly
appreciated by me. I am fortunate to work with such a great staff, students, and
community. This will be a year I will never forget!
In collaboration,
Yearbook Info
World Languages
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Christie D. Taylor
Learning in a “Paw”sitive Environment!
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LRMS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 23
Mrs. VonBernewitz’ Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival
April 24
Talent Show Contest 7-8:30 p.m.
April 25
Mr. Wlezien’s Band Solo and Ensemble Festival
April 27
Faculty Meeting 3:15 p.m.
May 07
World Language Specialty Program Extravaganza 6:30 p.m.
All WLSP students and their families are invited to attend.
May 13
Mrs. VonBernewitz’ 6th-8th grade Orchestra Concert
May 15
Spring Fling Dance 3:00—5:00 p.m.
May 21
Interims Sent Home
May 21
Mr. Neal’s 6th-7th Grade Chorus Concert
May 25
Memorial Day Holiday—Schools Closed
May 28
Mrs. Addington’s 7th Grade Chorus Concert
May 28
Honors Assembly 8:30-10:30
May 30
Mr. Wlezien’s 8th Grade Band and Orchestra—King’s Dominion
June 02
Mrs. VonBernewitz’ Orchestra for the NJHS Induction Ceremony
June 03
Mr. Wlezien’s 6th-8th Grade Band Concert
June 04
Mrs. Addington’s 8th Grade Chorus Concert
June 10
Academic Awards 8:30—10:30 a.m.
June 12
Eighth Grade Dance 7:00—9:30 p.m.
June 18
Last Day of School
June 19
Teacher PD/Workday
June 25
Report Cards Mailed Home
Sports Calendar on Page 3
SOL Schedule on Page 4
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SPORTS CALENDAR
A sports physical dated on or after May 1, 2014, and record of Concussion Education Training
must be on file before any student may attend try-outs.
BASEBALL
M 04-20-15
TH 04-23-15
M 04-27-15
TH 04-30-15
M 05-04-15
TH 05-07-15
M 05-11-15
TH 05-14-15
M 05-18-15
W 05-27-15
Godwin @LRMS
Bye
Potomac @ LRMS
LRMS @Fred Lynn
LRMS @ Graham Park
Saunders @ LRMS
LRMS @ Rippon
LRMS @ Beville
LRMS @ Man Park
TBD
GIRLS’ SOCCER
H
M 04-20-15
TH 04-23-15
M 04-27-15
TH 04-30-15
M 05-04-15
TH 05-07-15
M 05-11-15
TH 05-14-15
M 05-18-15
W 05-27-15
H
A
A
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A
A
A
Godwin @ LRMS
LRMS @ Woodbridge
Potomac @ LRMS
LRMS @ Fred Lynn
LRMS @ Graham Park
Saunders @ LRMS
LRMS @ Rippon
LRMS @ Beville
Man Park @ LRMS
TBD
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A
H
A
A
H
A
A
H
SEASON
IV
SPRING
BOYS’ TRACK
GIRLS’ SOFTBALL
M 04-20-15
TH 04-23-15
M 04-27-15
TH 04-30-15
M 05-04-15
TH 05-07-15
M 05-11-15
TH 05-14-15
M 05-18-15
W 05-27-15
Godwin @ LRMS
LRMS @ Woodbridge
Potomac @ LRMS
LRMS @ Fred Lynn
LRMS @ Graham Park
Saunders @ LRMS
LRMS @ Rippon
LRMS @ Beville
Man Park @ LRMS
TBD
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A
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A
A
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A
A
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TH 04-16-15
W 04-22-15
T 04-28-15
F 05-01-15
T 05-05-15
F 05-08-15
T 05-12-15
W 05-20-15
Godwin @ LRMS
LRMS @ Fred Lynn
Potomac @ LRMS
Woodbridge @ LRMS
Rippon @ LRMS
LRMS @ Graham Park
Bye
Regionals hosted by Fred Lynn
All games start at approximately 4:45 p.m. Students who plan to attend the game are to go home after the school day
ends and return for the game. Students must be in attendance for a minimum of one half day (arrive no later than
11:30 a.m.) in order to participate in or attend any after school event.
Admission Prices:
Admission Prices for All Regional Events:
Adults - $3.00
All Elementary, MS & HS Students - $1.00
Senior Citizens (age 60) – Free
Adults - $5.00
All Elementary, MS & HS Students - $1.00
Senior Citizens (age 60) – Free
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SOL Testing Schedule
Spring 2015
5/11/2015
5/12/2015
5/13/2015
5/14/2015
5/15/2015
AM
Algebra & Geometry
(Zuckernick)
PM
Algebra
(Simko)
5/18/2015
5/19/2015
5/20/2015
5/21/2015
5/22/2015
AM
6th Reading
White Team
6th Reading
Blue Team
8th Reading
Blue Team
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
PM
7th Reading
White Team
7th Reading
Blue Team
8th Reading
White Team
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
5/25/2015
5/26/2015
5/27/2015
5/28/2015
5/29/2015
HOLIDAY
8TH Math
Blue Team
6th Math
Blue Team
NO TESTING
6th Math
White Team
HOLIDAY
8th Math
White Team
7th Math
Blue Team
Make up Testing
7th Math
White Team
6/01/2015
6/02/2015
6/03/2015
6/04/2015
6/05/2015
AM
8th Civics
Blue Team
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
8th Science
Blue Team
Expedited Retakes
Algebra & Geometry
PM
8th Civics
White Team
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
8th Science
White Team
Make up Testing
6/08/2015
6/09/2015
6/10/2015
6/11/2015
6/12/2015
AM
PM
AM
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
PM
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
AM Testing starts at 8:20
PM Testing starts at 11:30 for 8th grade
PM Testing starts at 11:50 for 7th grade
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NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL
COUNSELING OFFICE
School Counseling Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In addition to the counseling staff, our department includes Mrs. Neall,
school psychologist, and Mrs. Sweeney, school social worker. If you want
to contact your child’s counselor, please note the following assignments:
Mrs. Young
Ms. Enrico
Mrs. Proctor-Dunn
Mrs. Wessolleck
SUMMER SCHOOL INFO
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Registrar
2015-2016 School Year
August Orientation Dates
Summer School for Lake Ridge Middle School will be
held at Benton Middle School for the 2014/2015 school
year. Summer School begins on July 6th and runs
through July 24, 2015.
August 19th 6th Grade
August 20th 7th & 8th Grade
9-11:30 a.m.
1-3:00 p.m.
Current Middle School students, as well as rising sixth
graders (current 5th graders) and rising 9th graders
(current 8th graders) will attend the Middle School
Program.
Middle School Summer School Program is remedial and
compliments what is taught during the school year.
LRMS students may pick up their advisory assignments and
supply lists, purchase gym clothes, and put money on
cafeteria accounts at the times outlines on the above dates.
Please check the LRMS website during the summer months
for updated information regarding the 2015-2016 school
year.
MEDICATION PICK UP
Please remember to pick up your student’s unused medication by Thursday, June 18th. Medications must be
picked up by the parent. Students are prohibited from carrying medications on school grounds or on the bus.
All unclaimed medication will be disposed of by school personnel on the last day of school. Please contact
the nurse if you have any questions. Mrs. Ruth Tobin, School Nurse ([email protected] or 703-494-5154)
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LAKE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
WINNERS 2015
Animal Sciences
Chemistry
First Place
Eric Baer
First Place
Benjamin Brack
Honorable Mention
Lizzie Hussey
Second Place
Michael Maestri
Honorable Mention
Matthew Wiley
Third Place
Ben Hancock
Honorable Mention
Blaine McCullough
Behavioral Sciences
First Place
Joel Diaz
Computer Science
Second Place
Ashlynn Lussier
First Place
Third Place
Vanessa Cantero
Honorable Mention
Grace Houston
Plant Sciences
Frederick Mooers
Engineering
First Place
Brian Johnson
Environmental Science
First Place
Emma Kendzie
Second Place
Emma Rockwell
Third Place
Emily Keegan
Honorable Mention
Steffi Morgan
Earth Sciences
First Place
Hailey Todd
Second Place
Noah King
Medicine and Health
First Place
De’Leela Saiyd
Second Place
Luke Ross
First Place
Aiden Hartman
Third Place
Luke Davis
First Place
Julia Finken
Honorable Mention
Victoria Agrinya
Microbiology
Physics
First Place
Kate Burger
First Place
Tyler Engborg
Second Place
Rebekah James
Second Place
William Rhodes
Third Place
Kyle Galloway
Third Place
Joshua Hamidi
Honorable Mention
Bridget Woods
GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
BRIAN JOHNSON
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS 2015
LAKE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Congratulations to the following Lake Ridge students on
their participation in the Prince William County Regional
Science Fair held March 14, 2015 at Kelly Learning Center.
Tyler Engborg
Benjamin Brack
Hailey Todd
DeLeela Saiyed
Brian Johnson
Kate Bruger
Eric Baer
Emma Kendzie
Joel Diaz
Frederick Mooers
Honorable mention was earned by:
Joel Diaz in Behavioral Science
De’leela Saiyd in Medicine and Health
Third Place Award was earned by:
Brian Johnson in Engineering
Cassidy Minihan in Earth & Planetary Sciences
Second Place Award was earned by:
Emma Kendzie in Plant Science
Aidan Hartman in Earth & Planetary Science
Frederick Mooers in Computer Science
2014-2015 WOLVES OF THE MONTH
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
Elena Bailey
Isabella McNulty
Joscelin Mafaldo Diaz
Joshua Doyle
Joshua Carr
Russell Gerald
7th Grade
7th Grade
7th Grade
Olivia Viates
Charlie Martin
Kevin Guzman
Ben Clark
Georgia Murphy
Tess Shapley
8th Grade
8th Grade
8th Grade
Noelle Napoliello
Ella Poole
Alyssa Alexander
Matthew Fields
Kevan McCulloch
John Batdorff
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NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
THANK YOU FROM THE LRMS LIBRARY
We would like to take a moment to thank all of the parent volunteers for a successful Book Fair. The Book
Fair was held April 13-17. We appreciate all of your hard work, organization, and flexibility helping to make
Lake Ridge Middle School Library an excellent resource for students and staff!
June 4th – All Library Books & Materials Due
Please note that all books and library materials that have been checked out to any LRMS student should be
returned to the Library by the end of the day on Thursday, June 4, 2015.
Parents, if your child has an overdue library book, please make every effort to return it. If it cannot be
found, there are three options. The book can be paid for by cash or check, the book can be replaced with
another of the same title, or the student can “work off” the cost of the book after school in the library. This
must be resolved before the last day of school.
Please note that an overdue issue will stay on the student’s record through their time at all Prince William
County Schools until it is resolved. Don’t allow your student to start a new school year with a fine on their
library account.
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School Rewards Programs
Dear Parents,
Here is a quick and easy way to help your school earn $$$. Log-in to the following stores, register
your cards, and earn $$ for your school. Please remember you must register your reward card EVERY
year. All you need to do is copy and paste the links below into your internet browser and follow the
directions.
GIANT FOOD
02164-School ID Number
http://www.giantfood.com/aplus/register-card/
Thank you to all of the parents, guardians, family members, staff and friends who have registered
their Giant A+ cards. we have earned $900.00 with all proceeds going to new books for the library.
Please remember to register in the fall!
HARRIS TEETER
7413-School ID Number
http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx
SAFEWAY
6525768-School ID Number
Hppt://www.escrip.com/
TARGET
104490-School ID Number
Www.target.com/tcoe
The students and staff THANK YOU for your support!!
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Right to Special Programs/Services
The Prince William County Public Schools Division is required to inform the community of a
student’s right to a free, appropriate public education and the availability of programs and
services, including a special education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement
Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) are federal laws that give the
School Division certain responsibilities with respect to providing such educational programs to
students with disabilities. Under the IDEA and Section 504, the School Division has the
responsibility to actively and continuously identify, locate, and evaluate those children, infant
to age 21, living in Prince William County who may be in need of special education and/or
related services, or adaptations or accommodations to regular education services. These laws
also require the School Division to:
• Refer for possible evaluation any student of school age living in the School Division who a
school staff member suspects may be disabled.
• Provide appropriate educational and school‐related opportunities to students with disabilities
in an inclusive setting to the maximum extent appropriate.
• Provide notice of the availability of services and types and location of services to nearby
private schools, pediatricians, and the Health Department.
• Provide parents/guardians of students with disabilities with notice of their rights annually,
and prior to their student’s evaluation and placement, or any significant change in their
student’s placement.
• Develop and implement procedural safeguards with respect to actions regarding the
identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
• Provide written notice of the School Division’s procedural safeguards to parents or guardians.
If you suspect that your student may have a disability affecting your student’s development or
academic performance, or may have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a
major life activity, please contact the Director of Special Education at 703.791.7287 for further
information.
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NJHS
NJHS Application Invitations To Be Issued After
3rd Quarter
Seventh and eighth grade students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 through the 3rd quarter of this
year, not including grades from sixth grade, and
In honor of former LRMS teacher Jane Sills, Lake Ridge
Middle School is proud to announce the opening of
Jane's Food Closet, a school-based program which will
provide non-perishable food and personal products for
qualified students and their families. During the school
year, donations may be brought to LRMS on the fourth
Tuesday of each month, and qualified families may pick
up supplies on the second and fourth Tuesday of each
month between 3:00 and 4:15 p.m. To find out if you
who have attended LRMS for a minimum of one
semester, will be issued an invitation to apply for
membership in the National Junior Honor Society.
Students who are invited may then complete the
application process according to the guidelines,
which will be outlined in the letter. Exact dates
when these letters are issued and when the applications are due will be posted on School Fusion as
soon as they are available.
qualify to pick up items, please contact Susan Changes
Carolyn Bevington
at [email protected]. You may also make a financial
NJHS Advisor
contribution.
LRMS 703-494-5154
YEARBOOK ONLINE SALES ANNOUNCEMENT
The last day for online yearbook sales is April 24, 2015. The cost is
$38.50, which includes a Herff Jones $3.50 processing fee. Online
you can use a credit card for your purchase. If you wish to
purchase a yearbook after that date, we will be having an in-school
sale. It will be during lunch, May 20 for 8th grade only, May 21 for
7th grade only, May 22 for all students. Because there is no
processing fee, the cost of the yearbook if purchased in school is
$35.00 cash. Only exact cash will be accepted for in-school
purchases. Absolutely no checks or credit cards will be accepted.