Central Charger Cheer Tryouts begin with Virtual Tryouts this afternoon and end Monday, May 8th 12 am. If you expressed an interest and did not receive an invitation to join the cheer tryout band app please contact J. Kunath 4343907715, M. Williams 4343213756 or S. Jackson 4345695690 as soon as possible. Good luck to everyone!
Throughout our division, we use many support resources with regard to our children’s mental healthiness. Pictured here are our Character Strong books and our Skillstreaming resources that are used regularly.
This week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. On Wednesday, May 3, we will wear green ribbons throughout the school division for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This awareness day was created to recognize the importance of children’s mental health and that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development from birth!
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Mr. Lee Smyth, Realtor® with Long and Foster Real Estate met with senior student Cesar Olmeda-Vazquez to discuss opportunities in real estate and also the importance of giving back to the community. Cesar will begin an internship at the Long and Foster office in Victoria after graduation. He would like to eventually take the real estate course and become a licensed Realtor®.
LCPS Young Families - Check out the Early Childhood Parents Make the Difference Newsletter for May-- English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/153X6e_8fIYBd3UExzHqSjPWDPeZrZaVH/view?usp=share_link
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zABjWOwd0Ja--jF4oFxcBz90FxgFo3S_/view?usp=share_link
Students visited the CITE (Center for Information Technology Excellence) at the Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center in South Hill. They visited an IT classroom and also the mock data center. Dr. Chad Patton, Dean of Career and Occupational Technology for SVCC, Ms. Alyssa Berryman, CITE Recruitment and Retention Manager and Ms. Laurie Michaelson, Dual Enrollment Coordinator for SVCC talked to the students about CITE, dual enrollment, internship, scholarship, and job opportunities.
Only 15 spots are available - must pre-register by emailing Alyssa Berryman:
alyssa.berryman@southside.edu
This week, Mr. Buchanan's 4th block Sports and Entertainment Marketing class visited the Richmond Metro Zoo. While at the zoo, students had the assignment to determine the expenses, income, target market, and different ways the zoo advertises. The kids used this fun and exciting day away from school to learn the marketing process of a real-life entertainment business.
April is Financial Literacy Month--
In observance of Financial Literacy Month, CHS would like to share how students have the opportunity to become financially literate before graduating high school. All students must take and pass Economics and Personal Finance which teaches the importance of financial literacy. Some of the topics include exploring careers, applying for jobs, banking, savings, credit, investing, and insurance.
At the end of the course, students take the W!se Financial Literacy certification which is a nationally recognized and Virginia Department of Education-approved test that measures students on all topics related to financial literacy.
LMS Baseball and Softball both finished as the Eastern Division's #2 Seeds. Therefore they will travel as follows for Semi-final Games on Monday, May 1--
LMS Baseball At Powhatan 4:30 pm
LMS Softball At Central Charlotte 4:30
Congratulations to both teams on their fine seasons and best of luck in the play-offs!
If you missed our LCPS Preschool Recruitment Day in March, you can still apply for Pre-K. If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2023, they are the right age! Please fill out our online application. We will be in touch to set up an appointment. We are nearing capacity! Get your application in TODAY as we will be sending acceptance letters during the month of May! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScamTohKxzra_12pGNX8WsAP8cFIsRFMdOGQrOM7DOhT_oetA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The start time for the LMS Baseball AND Softball Games at Nottoway tomorrow, Wednesday, April 26, have been moved to 4:00 p.m. due to the fact that they are doubleheaders.
SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 INDICATOR 8 PARENT SURVEY - FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE PROVIDED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES THROUGH AN IEP--
English Version - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W
Spanish Version - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3
Check out the LMS Spring Plant Sale...
Lunenburg County Public Schools has been awarded Power User by Major Clarity again this year. Major Clarity is a college and career readiness online platform utilized by Lunenburg County Public Schools students and staff beginning at the elementary level and progressing through the 12th grade. Teachers and Guidance Counselors use this platform to guide students through learning styles and personality assessments which help to develop a fit score for careers. There are over 66 careers in 17 pathways represented in the platform. Students can learn about the educational and job requirements, watch videos of individuals in the field, and also complete activities geared towards the career. Guidance helps students develop their academic and career plans using this resource. Students can also search for information on trade schools, community colleges, and 4-year colleges and universities. There is a resume builder and a work-based learning component. Over 33,000 college scholarships are available on this website and students can apply directly from this site.
Many students at the high school level complete the micro-credentials available here. The micro-credentials are not industry certifications but provide a broad understanding of components such as Employability and Soft skills, Cybersecurity, Virtual Etiquette, Nursing, HVAC, and Software Design.
In order to receive the Power User designation, a school system must meet each of the following criteria during the school year:
● At least 40%+ of all student accounts have been activated this school year (double the perceived CCR seat utilization rate)
● At least 35%+ of those students have returned to their account 2x or more this school year, indicating recurring usage
● Student-to-staff adoption rate of 250:1 or less, measured as a ratio of the number of active students per each active staff member, showcasing strong staff participation
Congratulations Lunenburg County Public Schools!
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Cheer Tryouts are right around the corner!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ljd3sYllDA449XUOrcIj_9MCkuTCooU_jcAuNlG7_fo/viewform?edit_requested=true
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18_LRRtr8BI_eFbMwQf42dnEmU_X24dff9GF0VtJnGT0/viewform?edit_requested=true
LCPS will be closed for Spring Break starting tomorrow, Friday, April 7, and will reopen on Monday, April 17, 2023. Have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!
