Welcome to 6th Grade Parent Night

at R.C. Loflin Middle

SchoolPrincipal – Damon Patterson

7th Grade

Asst. Principal – Diana Greenhouse

Counselor – Teri Rodgers

8th Grade Asst. Principal – Amber White

Counselor – Doug Hampton

Joshua ISD will be a

highly acclaimed model of

educational excellence

JISD Vision Statement (2015)

JISD Mission Statement

Joshua ISD develops productive citizens of exceptional character

who are life-long learners

LMS Mission Statement

To exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and actions.

   

School MottoSchool Motto  

The key is me.

A Rachel’s Challenge Campus!!

LMS Keys of Excellence

IntegrityFailure Leads to SuccessSpeak with Good Purpose

This Is It CommitmentOwnershipFlexibilityBalance

STUDENT SUCCESS

7th grade transition made easier by being organized

We only have two years to help prepare students for success in high school

Use of expandable file folders and planners are helpful

Organization is key! Schedule time to meet with teachers

Parent/Teacher/Student Conference

Teachers are available to meet with you and your student during their conference by appointment

Please contact your student’s teacher to schedule a conference

Skyward Family Access

Grades are posted throughout each six weeks on the internet. Please visit our district website for links to

Skyward Family Access and our school/teacher websites at your convenience for updated information on all things

pertaining to your student.

www.joshuaisd.org

All students access Skyward in Computer Lab

LMS Procedures 4 minute passing periods 9 periods per day Larger backpacks do not fit in lockers and are not

allowed in classrooms or halls Drawstring backpacks are allowed Students need to arrive at school with all

necessary supplies daily Parent drop-off and pick-up around the back of the

school Front is reserved for buses only

Clubs & Organizations Athletics Band Choir Theatre arts Robotics Chess Club Student Council National Junior Honor Society Bible Study Group Campus Leaders Library and Office Aides Battle of the Books Academic UIL Rachel’s Challenge

Dress CodeNo flip-flopsNo holes/frays in jeansNo saggingSkirts and dresses must not be shorter than 5” above

the kneeNo gum on campusNo leggings/spandex unless skirt is worn overNo see-through, lace, or sleeveless topsNo earrings, gauges, or spacers…girls only may wear

earringsNo extreme hair colors or hairstylesNo tattoos or writing on bodyFor boys: hair should not touch the back of the collar

of their shirt, or fall below the top of their eyebrowsBoys need to be clean-shavenCELL PHONES are not allowed. If seen or heard, they

will be turned in to the office and may be retrieved after a fee of $15.00 has been paid

Blue Friday

Fridays are BLUE FRIDAY spirit days at LMS!!!! Please encourage your student to wear a Joshua shirt to show school pride

and support for their campus!!

DISCIPLINE Lunch detention, ISS, suspension, citations,

DAEP SRO Officer assigned to LMS – Deputy Tharpe No horse-playing, fighting, look-a-like

weapons, illegal substances, foul language, inappropriate actions or words towards others, PDA, gossip, stealing, bullying, sexual harassment, disrespect

Students need to maintain self-control including on the buses

Student Group Visits

LMS student leaders will visit elementary campuses Thursday for a student-led discussion

6th Grade Social this Friday, 5:00-6:30p in the Café

$5.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door Parents are welcome and may enter at

no charge

Thank you for your continued support

as we work together towards a

successful school year for

all of

our students!!