LMS News

• Principal's ROAR - Eric Sakshaug

• Daylight Savings Time End - Fall back 1 hour

• 7th Gr Wood Shop Bandsaw Boxes

• Early Release and Sack Lunches

• Thanksgiving Meal/ Giving Tree

• Counselors' Corner

• LMS Zero Referral Winner 11/1/2024

• 2024/2025 Middle School Sports

• LMS Artist of the Week

• ASB Announcements

• PTO Annoucements

  • General meeting

  • 8th Grade Celebration Planning

  • Novemeber 9th Winter Bazaar Invite

District News

• Aspire Highly Capable Program - Referral Window Open!

• Chickpox Cases

• Immunization Compliance Deadline

• Report. Don't Repost

• Get prepared for Winter Weather

• School Menus

• Consent to Share

• New Safety Protocols

• Care Solace: Your link to mental health support

• Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools

• Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services

• Employee Recognition Award

LMS Key Dates

Hello Laurin Community,

Next week, Tuesday, November 4th, through Friday, November 8th are Early Release days for our Parent/Teacher Conferences. School lets out at 11:40 am.

Conference Schedule:

• 5th grade individual teachers contacted families to schedule conferences. The students with concerns took priority in scheduling.

• 6th grade individual teachers contacted families to schedule conferences. The students with concerns took priority in scheduling.

• 7th will hold conferences in an arena style in our gym

• 8th will hold conferences in an arena style in our gym. See communication that went home to families HERE.

General Times:

• Tuesday and Wednesday we will go from 12:10 to 3:10. 

   

• Thursday, Nov. 7th from 12:15 to 6:00 PM. 

We look forward to seeing you next week. Have a wonderful weekend.

Eric Sakshaug - Principal

The Transportation Department along with First Student would like to send out a reminder for the Early Release days coming on Nov 5-8 (Middle School). If you student picks up a sack lunch, then please remind your students that the sack lunch needs to go into their backpacks and cannot be eaten on the bus. There are too many risks for choking and possible allergic reactions.

The driver's find most of the food on the floor and rolling down the aisles.  

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

Thanksgiving:
       Participating families will receive a meal box for Thanksgiving. (Limit to 25)
Giving Tree:  
      We will collect information for a "Wish Item" and an "Item that is needed" for each of the school
      age children.  Tags with these items are placed on Laurin's Giving Tree.  Staff and Community members
      will help fulfill these wishes.  All information is kept confidential and is  completely anonymous.

If you are a family in need or aware of a family  in need, then please complete Google form. Participating families will be contacted just before the Thanksgiving holiday to pick up the meals from the Laurin office.  Items from the Giving Tree will be ready for pick up during the last week before the winter break.

Thanskgiving/Giving Tree Google Form: English

Comida de Acción de Gracias y/o Árbol de donaciones de LMS (Secundaria Laurin) 2024/25

Thanksgiving/Giving Tree Google Form: Russian

Come one! Come all! Now is the time for the Zero to One Referral Winner - the moment you've been waiting for! Congratulations to 8th grader: Emmalyn Con!

Great Job Emmalyn!

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.

10/14/2024 Congratulations to Congratulations to 6th Grader: Berklee Leonard...

 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! 

Dear Laurin Community,

We are excited to invite you to our Veteran's Day Assembly on November 12th starting at 1:30 PM at Laurin Middle School. This assembly is a special occasion for us to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our nation.

We encourage all community members, especially our veterans, to join us for an afternoon filled with student tributes, performances, and the opportunity to express our gratitude for their sacrifices.

Your presence will make this event even more meaningful. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join is November 6th at 7pm via zoom for a general PTO meeting. We will be discussing a couple teacher requests, current fundraisers, Boo Bash, the up coming bazaar and more. Link will be sent out closer to the date.

Hello 8th Grade Families, by now you should have received a popcorn fundraiser packet from your student. This fundraiser is to help raise money for the 8th Grade Celebration on the last day of school. Please follow the instructions on the packets and register your account today. Set up online only takes a few moments, you input emails you would like to send the information to and then the system does the rest. Packet sales are welcomed too!

For those of you who do not know what the celebration is, it’s a big party after school that students attend celebrating their years at Laurin and moving up to high school. 

We are looking for 8th grade parents/guardians to head this event up. The PTO will assist and guide you thru the year to help plan the event. Join us November 6th, 7pm for our PTO meeting via zoom to set up the 8th Grade Committee team. Link will be sent out closer to the PTO. The event will need about 20 chaperones as well so if you don’t want to head up the committee but want to be involved there is plenty of work to be done.

Hello from you PTO!

Thank you to all the chaperones and students who attended the Boo Bash. We all had a great time and so many asking when the next one makes us so happy. We hope to have another one in a few months.

On to the next event! Laurin PTO Winter Bazaar! Please join us November 9th, 9am-4pm. We will have concessions hosted by the LMS Band parents, a fabulous backdrop for family photos all day long and an addition of Santa from 11am-1pm.

Wide variety of vendors ranging from a pop up clothing resale, Scentsy, 31 bags, resin and wood work, freeze dried food, former Laurin students making jewelry for their band trip and so much more!   

Aspire Highly Capable Program referral window open

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.

Washington’s Department of Public Health requires that students who do not have all of their legally required immunizations or an approved exemption on file must be excluded from classes starting Friday, Nov. 15. Letters for families who are currently out of compliance were mailed on Friday, Oct. 25. Visit the Washington Department of Health website for more information on what vaccines are required to attend school in the state of Washington, or how to obtain an approved certificate of exemption.

In recent weeks, Battle Ground Public Schools has experienced chickenpox cases at several buildings. When this 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 their school nurse. 

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.

Students wishing to take advantage of no-fee sports or other activities must have a new meal benefit application and consent to share form (русский) (Español) on file before registering for fall sports, even if you had a previous approved application on file. The consent to share can also be completed as part of the annual student update through Skyward.

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.

Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.

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.

This year, Battle Ground Public Schools joins most Southwest Washington schools and districts in using the Standard Response Protocol for emergencies. Depending on the situation, a school will be placed in a hold, secure, lockdown, evacuation or shelter. See what these terms mean. This common language helps schools, first responders and the community communicate clearly and effectively to reduce misunderstandings in emergency situations.

11/3 Daylight Savings Day Ends - Move clocks back one hour

11/5 - 11/8 Early Release for Parent Teacher Conferences (school is released at 11:40 am)

Monday - Regular day 8:10 to 2:40 pm

Tuesday - Early Release 8:10 to 11:40 am

Wednesday - Early Release is 8:10 to 11:40 am (this is not a late start day)

Thursday - Early Release is 8:10 to 11:40 am

Friday - Early Release is 8:10 to 11:40 am

11/9 LMS PTO - Winter Bazaar

11/11 Veterans Day

11/13 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

11/20 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

11/27 - 11/29 Thanksgiving 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