Log College Family,

As the year is quickly winds to a close, I would like to offer a “thank you” to the students, fami-lies, faculty, and staff for the warm welcome and assistance that I have been given during my transition here.

Please be sure to continue to support our students through the end of the year. It gets harder for them to remain focused on their learning activities as the weather improves and we count down to the last day of school. We are still moving forward with our curricu-lum and preparing our students for the 2016-2017 school year.

The summer is a great time for families to have new and different experiences in learning about themselves and the world around them. These experiences may be en-riched through continued reading and journaling throughout the summer. Challenge your students to spend a little time each day reading a good book that holds their interest!

Be sure to check the calendar for many exciting upcom-ing student and family events through the end of the school year.

Thank you for your continued support! Have a great summer break!

LCMS Principal

MAY 5/24 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Education / Pupil Services Mtg. 5/24 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Finance and Operations Mtg. 5/24 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Klinger vs. Log - Girls Soccer 5/26 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast - Student of the Month 5/26 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Klinger vs. Log - Boys Baseball 5/26 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Klinger vs. Log - Girls Softball 5/27 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM LC - Grade 7 Picnic 5/30 All Schools and Offices Closed - Memorial Day 5/31 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM KL - Grade 5 Parent Orientation 5/31 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM LC - Grade 5 Parent Orientation JUNE 6/1 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM LC - Grade 5 Orientation 6/6 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM LC - Home and School Mtg. 6/7 9:30 AM—2:45 PM LC - Field Day 6/9 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM LC - Grade 8 Field Trip 6/10 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM LC - Grade 8 Dance 6/13 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM LC - Grade 6 Picnic 6/13 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM LC - Grade 7 Awards Assembly 6/14 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM LC - Grade 8 Breakfast 6/14 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM LC - Grade 6 Awards Assembly 6/14 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM School Board Mtg. 6/15 12:40 PM – 2:40 PM LC Talent Show 6/16 End of Marking Period 6/16 Last Day for Students; Early Dismissal; NO AM KG 6/22 Middle and High School Reports Cards Mailed

As part of our Pennies for Patients

fundraiser, on March 31s Log Col-

lege students had the opportunity

to participate in the second annual

LOG-A-THON to benefit the Leu-

kemia and Lymphoma Society. Stu-

dents spent 120 minutes on their

feet, participating in a dance mara-

thon, dance contests, and other fun

events. Student Council and facul-

ty members provided prizes for var-

ious contests, and the school raised

In a rain-filled softball season there’s been a few shining moments from the Log Col-lege Girls’ Softball Team. The offense has

been led by returning players Hannah Reimel, Sara Ingham, and Sammie McKeon while getting major contributions from 7th graders McKenzie Clee and Emily Boyle. It

was going to be difficult to replace last year’s pitcher and catcher after they moved up to WTHS, but Clee has pitched very well, including a 16 strike-out performance vs. Newtown M.S. Emily Boyle, playing catcher for the first time, has done a fantastic job

behind the plate making numer-

ous defensive plays each and

every game. The team will try to

finish strong with 4 games left to play, as long as the weather cooperates!!!

As the year is coming to an end, the second semester of art classes is going strong! Sixth graders completed their

“beyond the border” pointillism projects, their Adinkra cloth personal symbol prints, and their Henry Mercer in-

spired ceramic tiles. They are now working on drawing their ½ self-portraits in pencil. They all had to choose an

emotion to portray in their photographs and they all look amazing! Eighth grade completed a grid enlargement

drawing portraying their role models, created collages of trees (by examining and exploring various media), and

just finished ceramic desserts inspired by Wayne Theibaud’s paintings. They will wrap up the year with a photog-

raphy unit, using digital cameras and various techniques to create interesting and eye catching compositions.

Also, congratulations to all who had artwork in the Fine Arts Festival in Showcase

Night! Over two hundred students had the privilege of representing Log College

Middle School! Ribbons were given for Drawing, Painting/Printmaking, and

Three Dimensional work. Congratulations to first prize winners: Blake Emsley,

Anna Vilovchik, Kaylie Schorn, Julie Ryan, Evan Mednick, and Liana Davtyan.

Second place went to Jada Keebler, Alize Jones, Kira Daubert, Dereidy Serrano

and Bella DeMito. Third place

winners were Sofia Siravo, Sa-

rah Buckley, Sunnova Stringer,

and Zachary Cooter; with

Honorable Mentions for

Kirsten Scott, Tori Goss, and

Emily Costello. We are so

proud of you all!

Sofia Siravo Faith Cronk Kirsten Scott Jade Casey

Liana Davtyan

Julie Ryan

8th grade trees

This school year, twenty-four dedicated students participated in the Reading Olympics competition. Our teams, the Lexi-Colonials I and II, earned red ribbons., and everyone at Log College Middle School

is so proud of our Reading Olympians! Fielding over 60 gru-eling questions about

over 30 books for over 2 and a half hours, the Lexi-

Colonials should be thrilled with their ac-complishments this year! Interested in

joining Reading Olympics at Log? E-mail Mrs. Annemarie Catalano for more information at CataAn@centennialsd.org.

The 2016 Girls Log College Soccer team have impressed the soccer world with enough tal-ent to support two full teams. Other coach-es and referees are inspired by the girls skill level across the team and how they have shown what good sportsmanship qualities they possess. It’s refreshing to coach a team where the players are excited to come to practice and have controlled fun. This car-ries over onto the pitch and makes the coach’s job that much more enjoyable. I want to thank the girls who participated and hope to see the current 7th graders and soon to be 7th graders out for 2017 soccer!!

Please continue to turn in dental and physical forms to the nurse’s office. 6th graders need a physical. 7th graders need a dental exam.

All 7th graders need the required immuniza-tions of Tdap & Menactra. You may check your child’s immunization record on sky-

ward. Entering Skyward through Family Access, click on your child’s name. Next, click on Health information in the left-hand column. Click on display options, and then Vaccinations. The department of health is offering vaccination clinics during the summer. See below more infor-mation!

If your child has any medications that are kept in the nurse’s office please plan on picking the medication up during the last week of school. Enjoy Your Summer!

Science with Mr. Watkins

Many exciting concepts have been explored during the Fourth marking period here in

7th grade science. Students completed a lab on calculating speed. Students brought in

their own objects and a track was set up here at Log on the ramp near the gymnasium.

Objects were shot down the hall using a leaf blower

and students used speed triangles to calculate the

speed of each object. Much was learned during the

lab including human reaction time and how it

affects the results of speed trials. Marble tracks and

timers, matchbox cars, windup toys and pull back

trucks were also used to calculate speed during a

preliminary lab. Throughout the year trash can basketball was a hit when studying for

test and quizzes as well as golf and Bocce Ball using Styrofoam balls and scoring rings

on the floor of the classroom!

Spanish with Senorita Cruz

¡Hola todos! Hi everyone! Here’s what’s been going on en la clase de español. We

have just finished the School unit, where students learned about school life. Students

are now able to tell you - in Spanish! - school supplies and subjects, areas of the

school, and how to ask about a schedule. They can answer questions about their own

schedule and when they have lunch (their favorite ‘subject’!) Students also helped cre-

ate a summative assessment for this chapter. They came up

with this idea of having pen pals, and together, we came up

with the ide aof exchanging letters with students at Wil-

liam Tennent who are also taking Spanish 1 or 2. In the let-

ters, students asked Tennent students about what the high

school is like, what their schedule is like, and asked about

their experience. The students really liked this idea and

hopefully we will hear a response from Tennent students

soon!

It’s hard to imagine that we’re coming to end of

what has surely been a great school year. I’m hap-

py to report that my first year as a librarian, I for-

merly was the 6A math teacher, has been even

more amazing than I thought it could be. My

mother thinks that I spend my school days in si-

lence with only the occasional wisp of a turned

page to disturb the peace. I have to correct her,

something I rel-

ish, and let her

know that the

Log College li-

brary is busy. It’s

a social hub of

the school and I

rarely have a few moments alone. It’s my job to

serve and to make sure that my customers are

happy. As a former student who hid in the library

stacks and spent many more hour reading books

than doing homework, I know how valued the

library can be for the students who need a break

from class and are looking for a way to gain inde-

pendence by picking a book of their own choos-

ing. A good book is a good friend, and I’ve made

many new friends this year. I hope your children

have as well.

On to our statistics! If you’ve noticed the granite-

like tone in my biceps it’s because I’ve been

shelving books! As of May 17 , Log College stu-

dents and staff have checked out 10,905

books! And, I’ve put away nearly every single

one of them! It’s an impressive statistic, so is the

fact that about 100 students have checked out at

least 50 books.

Our most popular books are anything in the Dia-

ry of Wimpy Kid series, the Among the Hidden

collection by Margaret Haddix, and, of course,

books whose lead characters are teens. I still

haven’t figure out why, but our students can’t get

enough of creepy mysteries. Our readers <3 zom-

bies.

Sadly, we will close for circulation on May 27.

This gives me time to find lost books and to sort

the collections. Any items not returned will be

assessed a fine in the District’s student debt sys-

tem. If a fine is paid and the book is located at a

later date, a refund will be offered. Thank you for

helping your child to locate missing materials.

They are often under beds or in lockers.

Please be sure the read about the Summer Read-

ing initiatives offered for incoming WTHS fresh-

man. The Bucks County Public Library also has

summer programs, and an enormous collection

of eBooks. Any Smart device can access that col-

lections at no cost.

All my best for a restful summer. I’ll be spending

mine by the pool reading!

~Bert Shoulberg, Librarian

LIBRARY STATS AT A GLANCE….

Total books checked out: 10,905

Number of students who checked out at least

50 books: 100

Most popular books: Diary of a Wimpy Kid,

Among the Hidden

Date Library is closed for check-out: May 27th

LCMS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS

The 8th grade students recently took a tour of Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT). Centennial School District have the opportunity to attend MBIT in 10th through 12th grade. MBIT is the regional leader in providing career development, advanced technical training, and pre-professional programs for high school students and adults. MBIT offers a variety of programs for our students including a summer enrichment program for students in 8th through 10th grade (http://www.mbit.org)

During our visit 8th graders had the opportunity to visit programs in the areas of:

-Administrative Sciences & Business Technology

-Automotive Technology

-Building Trades Occupations

-Collision Repair Technology

-Commercial Art & Design

-Computerized Drafting & Engineering Graphics

-Construction Carpentry

-Cosmetology

-Culinary Arts

-Dental Occupations

-Early Childhood Care & Education

-Electrical & Network Cabling

-Engineering Related Technology

-Health Occupations

-Health Sciences

-HVAC & Plumbing Technology

-Multimedia Technology

-Networking & Operating Systems Security

-Practical Environmental Landscaping

-Public Safety

-Web Design & Interactive Media

-Welding Technology

MBIT also offers Summer Career Exploration programs for students that have com-pleted grades 7, 8, & 9. Please see the flyer on the next page, and refer to the link for

additional information! (http://www.mbit.org/Page/574).

The 8th grade English classes have read Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's 1955 play, The Diary of Anne Frank.

Classes discussed the hardships face be the hiding inhabit-ants of the Annex and how these hardships are emphasized through a dramatic lens. Students responded to journal prompts about discrimination and social justice. Reflecting on real world issues allowed students to imagine how they would react in the face of in-justice and adversity. After competing the play, students toured the Secret Annex online through AnneFrank.org, the official site of the Anne Frank Muse-um in Amsterdam. The mu-seum offers virtual 3-D tours of the annex through an in-teractive platform which al-lows for storytelling that pro-vides deeper historical for Anne Frank and the Holo-caust.