LMS News

• Lion Pride Awards - Pajama Day

• Attendance Communication

  • Thanksgiving Winter Break

• Thanksgiving Meal/ Giving Tree

• Winter Wonderland Extravaganza

• LMS Library News

• Counselors' Corner

• Zero Referral Winners

• LMS PTO Laurin Spirit Wear

• 2024/2025 Middle School Sports

  • Schedule - Season 2

  • Registration Information

• LMS Artist of the Week

District News

• Did you receive the Annual Report?

• Snow routes available and winter weather guide

• See the library books that your child has checked out

• Internet safety

• Attendance matters

• Chickpox

• Math Nation

• Report. Don't Repost

• Get prepared for Winter Weather

• School Menus

• Aspire Highly Capable Program - Referral Window Open!

• Care Solace: Your link to mental health support

• Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools

• Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services

• Employee Recognition Award

• Looking for something to do?

LMS Key Dates

Laurin Staff, Students, and Families, 

All grade levels at Laurin have filled their PRIDE award bins in the cafeteria. To celebrate, we are having a school spirit day on Tuesday, November 26th. Students have voted, and the winner is.... pajama day! 

What are PRIDE Awards? PRIDE awards are small tokens of acknowledgement that staff may write to students for showing their Laurin PRIDE. One copy goes home, one goes to the office, and one goes in the grade level bins in the cafeteria for rewards and incentives for positive behaviors. 

We are proud of our students who show up each day and display positive behaviors at school. As of today, 742 PRIDE awards have been written for students at Laurin. 

Go Lions! 

P- preparation

R- respect 

I- integrity

D- determination

E- excellence 

Dear Families,

We are thankful for you!

As we prepare to take time off from school on November 27-29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.

Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for student and adults.

Please take steps to keep your child healthy and send them to school unless they are truly sick. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn, as well as, connect to peers and their teachers.

We thank you:

• Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn't easy

• Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.

• Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment.

• Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.

May these days off be restful and healing.

• If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to 360-885-5200 for help.

• We look forward to seeing you again when shcool resumes on December 2, 2024.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Eric sakshaug, Kelsey Kai, and Everett Klodt - Laurin Middle School Admin Team

Laurin Middle School will participate in adopting families in need during the Holidays.  

Giving Tree:  
     We have many tags to support our families that are in need of Holiday Cheer. Please see Ms. Coy in the Laurin Middle school off to pick Giving Tree Tags.

• Purchase items from the selected gift tags

• wrap items

• place the tag on the present

• deliver to Laurin MS office by December 12th.
  
  

Technology Info from the Library

Chrome books are a great educational tool, but students oftentimes struggle with making wise choices when it comes to time spent on it as well as websites chosen.

YOU as parents and guardians can help with that! Our Tech Dept has great resources, including Go Guardian, that can help families with this challenge.

There are videos and other "helps" to guide you. A link is included to help you navigate the BGSD website, so you can decide what tool/s would work best for you. 

https://parentresources.battlegroundps.org/

Come one! Come all! Now is the time for the Zero to One Referral Winner - the moment you've been waiting for! Today we have two winners of our weekly drawing:

5th Grader: Benkay Ben,

7th Grader: Macey Olson

Hello Laurin Families!

Now is your time to order Laurin Spirit Gear and represent our school!

Sports gear will be available to students shortly as well. Orders will be back by Christmas break for anyone that is thinking of gifting to your student. 

Click here to download the flyer

Click Here for the Volleyball Schedule

Click Here for the Boys Soccer Schedule

Here are season and registration dates for 2024/2025 Middle School Sports that is open to 6th through 8th grade students. Now is the time to get schedule your sports physical if your student plans on participating. Sports physicals are good for 2 years.

Visit the district’s middle school sports webpage to learn more.

CLICK HERE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Season 3

Girls Soccer

• Season January 13, 2025 through February 26, 2025

• Registration December 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025

Boys Basketball

• Season January 27, 2025 through March 12, 2025

• Registration January 6, 2025 through January 31, 2025

Season 4

Coed Track

• Season April 9, 2025 - May 21, 2025

• Registration Wednesday, March 12, 2025 through on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

*Registration opens 3 weeks prior to the start of the season, registration closes 2 weeks after the 1st practice.

Congratulations to 6th Grader: Amelia Kapsch...

 Laurin’s Artist of the Week!

If you would like to be Laurin’s “Artist of the Week” and have your artwork on display in the plexi-glass case on the west end of the playground… fill out a slip with your first and last name, grade level, and Room number at breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria.  (… or See Miss Bachman in Room #14) Like Adelaide, you do not have to be in Art Class to enter, or to win! 

Our 2024 Report to Our Community should have arrived in your mailbox if you live within the district. You can also view it in a digital format. The report includes information on enrollment, demographics, educational progress, budget and recent curriculum adoptions. You’ll also find important information about how local levy funding affects every school in our district.. Be sure to give it a read!

Snow routes for 2024-25 are now posted on the district website. Be sure and take a moment to check out our handy winter weather guide for information on late starts or school closures due to weather-related impacts. Please note, the district is divided into “north” and “south” schools. This year, Battle Ground Virtual Academy is considered a south school.

In case of a school closure or late start, we may begin contacting families as early as 5:30 a.m. We will attempt to contact you at the telephone number and email address that are listed in your Skyward (Family Access) account. We would encourage you to take a minute and log into Skyward to verify your contact information is up to date. You can also reach out to your school office for assistance.

School libraries are important sources of information for young readers. Parents and guardians are welcome to see what's available in their child’s school library and review the books their child has checked out. Find out how. If there are books you do not wish your child to read, please contact the teacher-librarian at your child's school. The teacher librarian will note these restrictions in your child's account.

BGPS uses GoGuardian to keep students safe online on their school-issued devices. Parents/guardians can use the GoGuardian Parent app to help monitor activity when their child is using their school-issued device at home outside of school hours. This application has features like web filtering and parental controls such as pausing internet access and setting up online hours. Learn more and find other resources for going online.

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to student learning and success. The skills that students learn in primary school will help them be successful in middle and high school. A student’s attendance often can predict whether they are likely to graduate high school on time.

In addition, your child learns valuable social skills at school and has the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with students and staff. Please let us know how we can support your child and your family in maintaining attendance. Learn more.

Battle Ground Public Schools continues to experience chickenpox cases at several buildings, including two outbreaks. When an outbreak happens, Clark County Public Health may direct students who do not have documented immunization to stay home for 21 days to reduce the chance of the disease spreading further. A student may be able to return to school sooner with documented proof of immunity. If you have questions about your child’s chickenpox immunization status, please reach out to our school nurse.

Free for students, Math Nation provides resources that can help with sixth through eighth grade math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and ACT/SAT prep. Students can use Math Nation to watch instructional videos, complete workbooks, receive virtual tutoring and more. To get started, log in through Clever and look for the Accelerate Learning app.  Questions? Email terri@mathnation.com.

If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to law enforcement directly and/or to school staff. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread.

Reposting or sharing a threat on social media in an attempt to warn others spreads the threat farther from its original source and may cause unnecessary alarm and fear.

You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.

November is officially the start of winter weather season in southwest Washington. That means there is always the chance that snow or hazardous road conditions could delay or cancel school. Here are some tips on how you can be prepared:

• Download and/or print our weather guide informational flyer (русский) (Español).

• Confirm whether your child’s school(s) are in the north or south part of the district.

• Make sure your primary phone number and email address are correct in Skyward - Family Access.

• Download the Battle Ground Public Schools app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and allow push notifications.

• Follow Battle Ground Public Schools on Facebook or Instagram.

On weather-impacted days, calls may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. You can also call our information line at 360-885-5343 to check after 5:30 a.m.

Visit the district website for additional information on weather-related impacts, snow route information and much more.

Battle Ground Public Schools is partnering with Chartwells to provide breakfast and lunch at school. Menus are still available via Nutrislice and meal expenses can still be paid through InTouch Receipting, just like last year. Printable menus are also available on the district and school websites.

Aspire Highly Capable Program referral window open through Dec. 6

We are excited to announce that the Aspire Highly Capable Program is now accepting referrals for testing! Aspire is our highly capable/gifted education program designed to support students who demonstrate advanced academic abilities or potential. Get the details on the process and timeline.

Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their immediate family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help any student and/or their immediate family members quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of insurance or circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language).

• Visit www.caresolace.com/battlegroundps and either search on your own or select “Book appointment” for assistance by video chat, email or phone.

Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433

Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431

Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.

Be sure to check out our Community Events page for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community. Nonprofit organizations looking to share their own upcoming events are welcome to submit a flyer to be included. Flyers are posted on the community events webpage and printed at relevant schools on their community bulletin boards. The BGPS community flyer checklist provides information about what is required for flyer submission.

11/26 Volleyball: TVM at Laurin

4:15 Varisty (at LMS)

5:15 JV (at LMS)

4:15 C - Squad at Maple Grove

5:15 C2 - Squad at Maple Grove

12/2 5:30pm Boys Soccer: LMS vs. DBM at PHS

12/4 4:15 pm Boys Soccer: LMS vs. TVM at PHS

12/4 Volleyball: PVM at Laurin

4:15 Varisty (at LMS)

5:15 JV (at LMS)

4:15 C - Squad at Maple Grove

12/6 Volleyball: Laurin at DBM

4:15 Varisty (at LMS)

5:15 JV (at LMS)

4:15 C - Squad at Maple Grove

5:15 C2 - Squad at Maple Grove

12/6 5:30 Boys Soccer: Laurin vs. PVM at PHS

12/3 5th Grade Winter Band Concert at LMS Gym

12/4 - 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

12/5 6th to 8th Grade Winter Band Concert at LMS Gym

12/11 - 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

12/12 - 5 - 7 pm LMS Winter Wonderland Extravaganza

12/18 - 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

12/23 - 1/3/25 Winter Break

The Battle Ground Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Information about the district’s nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures are located on the district’s website at https://www.battlegroundps.org/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. The following employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5415

and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).   Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html 

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360.885.5481