The Lancer Lines May 20, 2016

The Lancer Lines May 20, 2016
Laguna Middle School
John Calandro, Principal
Laguna Middle School
John Calandro, Principal
11050 Los Osos Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-596-4055
11050 Los Osos Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-596-4055
Principal’s Update:
The 8th graders got their first taste of SLOHS this week and excitement is beginning to build. We
are getting to the end of the year and students will be busy with projects and finishing up
schoolwork in the next week, followed by a crazy, fun and busy last week. (More so for the 8th
graders, and somewhat for the 7th graders). Please remind your students to keep up their work and
their positive school behavior through the last day- summer is almost here!
If you have volunteered this year at our school, we would love to see you at our Volunteer
Appreciation Tea on Thursday, June 2 from 9-10am. Whether you helped out with copying, 3mile run, PTA, Leadership, Career Day, Band, Cow Eye Dissections, or any other way you lent
your skills to our campus, we would love to see you there. We will have coffee, tea, and treats as
our way of thanking you for all you have done for the school. If you will be available to attend,
please let Teresa Smith know in the office (805)596-4055.
Speaking of the office, we apologize that our attendance voice mail is down. This is a known issue
and one that we are still working on getting fixed. You can reach the attendance office between
7:30 and 4:00 daily.
We hope that everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend and hope that you all take the time to
honor those who have died in the service of our country.
Look for a special edition of the Lancer Lines early next week that shares our parent survey data
and our California Healthy Kids Survey data.
Wall of Fame Student Recognition Lunch Edition:
Each week teachers nominate students who exemplify scholarship and citizenship and their
names are added to the “Wall of Fame” for the week. This week, teachers invited students to be
recognized at our student recognition lunch. Congratulations to the following students:
Ruby Herrarda, Agustina Brito, Lilah May, Karina Gonzalez, Anthony Man, Madison
Baird, Morgan Edwards, Landon Williams, Milo Merk, Audrey Borders, Malia Gin, Wyatt
Engdahl, Miguel Guzman , Alessandra Rizzo, Hanh (Jenny) Chu, Amber Vargas, Eric
Benavidez, Belle Rudd, Max Threlkel, Eric Santiago Adame, Alejandro (Alex) Diosdado,
Lukas Von Bischopinck, Landon Nelson, Evan Jenkins, Angie Crozier, Sophia Rivas, Nadia
Cassady, Bella Nunes, Quinn Williams, Ava Karp, Chris French, Riley O'Connor,
Alexander Reading, Kai Roldan, Dulce Esquivel, Josh Compton, Isabella Garritano,
Tristen Erickson, Madison Montoya, Addie New Schmidt, Nicolas Marino, Elyse Evers,
Nicole North-Wilson, Ella Fortini, Kaine Chavez, Jade Norton, Adrian Reynolds, Jayde
Malzone, Andrew Edmonds, Ben Mason, Dillon Mohr
Remember, any teacher or staff member can nominate a student for a spot on the Wall of Fame. If
a student’s name appears on here for more than one week, it means that student is doing great
things in lots of classes.
Around School:
 Our 8th grade students visited SLOHS to tour the campus and meet the student body. They
attended a senior assembly where they were able to share in the accomplishments of this
year’s graduating class and to hear where seniors had been accepted to colleges.
 8th grade Golden Knight Students spent the morning at the Cal Poly Bowling Alley as a
reward for their outstanding grades for the past three quarters. Students were treated to a
pizza lunch when they arrived back at school.
DUMP YOUR KICKS! And help fund research for pediatric cancer
Do you have old tennis shoes that are too small or you simply don’t have any need for? Don’t let
your old, still usable athletic shoes become part of the 200 million pairs of shoes thrown away
each year.
Bring your sneakers to Laguna Middle School next week starting on Thursday June 1, 2016 and
you can DUNK YOUR KICKS! Your old tennis shoes will be sent to Africa where they are sold
at affordable price in flea markets and bazaars. The money then comes back via Dunk Your Kicks
to the Max Cure Foundation who will get up to a dollar for every pair of shoes sold. The Max
Cure Foundation helps fund research for pediatric cancer.
Qualified Kicks:
-Any form of sneaker, tennis shoe, running, basketball, high tops or canvas athletic shoes (no
cleats).
-No holes or tears
-Rubber soles must be intact
-Please leave in the laces and TIE the shoes together by the laces in a pair or place them in a
plastic bag before Dunking Your Kicks.
Look for the cardboard collection boxes marked DUNK YOUR KICKS on campus next week!
Choir POPS Concert Wednesday Night:
Next Wednesday, June 1, the SLOHS and Laguna Choirs will give their final concert of the year. It
will feature pop songs from the 60s to today! Come out to Laguna at 6:30 for a ride through the
decades! Concert is free and open to the public with welcomed donations at the door!
Student Volunteers Honored!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only
thing that has.” Margaret Mead
On Thursday, June 2, 2016, the students below will be receiving the Mayor’s Award for Community
Service. Mayor Jan Marx, or her designee, will be at the 8th Grade Awards Night to present students
with the honor. The event begins at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria. If students would like a personal picture
in front of the stage with the Mayor or her designee, please arrive by 6:15pm and come to the front
near the stage.
Students always ask, “What should I wear?” The appropriate attire for the evening is to dress as a
student would for a nice restaurant, church, temple or a fancy party at a grandparent’s house. There is
no need to go out and buy anything new. Just feel free to dress up a bit more that you normally do for
school. However, for those of you who are coming directly from a sport practice, please feel free to
“come as you are,” or to change into something quickly in the parking lot! It will just be great to have
everyone there!
Again, thank you to all of the students for all of the contributions here on campus and in the
community. Your caring and compassion have made a positive difference!
McKenna Kasselman
Nathan Butterfield
Brooke Andris
Ashley Salomon
Chloe Medlock
Crystal DeLeon
Madeline McKee Lucia Landeros
Jayde Malzone
Alexi Steinmaus
Isabel Helm
Andres Candelas
Ella Attala
Emily Manning
Cameron Soto
Axel Reich
Landis Blakeslee
Thea Ragsdale
Hannah Kelsey
Pateley Johnson
Vanessa Castrejon
Emily Bush
Lulu Dai
Evan Jenkins
Luke Ernstrom
Ryan Garcia
Madison Montoya Isaiah Rodriguez
Gavin Rebuck
Melina Mancuso
Sage Cannon
Angie Crozier
Erin Denny
Bailey Frost
Sydney Frost
Hayden Goodwin
Quinn Hamilton
Kyra Harris
Jason Lucero
Brooke Jacobs
Bella Marden
Nicole McGuire
Davan Murphy
Lilly Nunes
Erik Pascual
Chelsy Perez
Franki Phelan
Lauren Ramirez
Henry Seaborne
Amanda Sirois
Annalise Smelser Ellie Treichler
Hannah Weiss
Bhavshya Hariharan Yasodha
This is a record number of students being honored through the Mayor's Award for Community
Service! How wonderful it is to witness the enthusiasm and compassion of so many caring Lancers.
Please feel free to contact Mila Vujovich-La Barre via e-mail at mvujovichlabarre@slcusd.org
if you have any questions about this wonderful ceremony.
PTA NEWS
Laguna Middle School PTA Needs YOU!
Laguna Middle School is in need of a Secretary for the 2016-17 school year.
At our last PTA meeting we welcomed Cynthia Hughes as our Treasurer for the 16-17 school
year. Other positions available
include Vice President, Financial Secretary, and Auditor.
If you are a parent who has given 110% to your elementary school PTA, I assure you that a
position at the middle school level requires a lot less time and energy!
Please join us for our last PTA Meeting!
Monday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
in the Staff Lounge
8th Grade Party Tickets on Sale next week
Tickets for the 8th grade party on June 9th will be on sale all this week at lunch. Tickets are $10 and
Students can get a permission slip in the school office or on our website. Students must have a
signed permission slip to attend the party.
On Thursday, June 9 from 7-9:30pm, 8th grade students have their end-of-the-year party. This
party is thrown by the 8th grade parents with the help of PTA and students will enjoy food, drink,
dancing, and fun and games. The theme is a secret to the students each year and a good time is had
by all. Parents do a fantastic job of organizing and decorating to make it a special event for our
students.
Please check the sign-up genius for how you can help- it is being emailed directly to 8th grade
parents periodically.
Thank you to Rustic BBQ for donating a barbeque for us for the picnic!
LAMS Library Happenings
Library Books Are Due!
All library books are due Friday, June 3. Students should check their school Gmail accounts for
information on the books they need to return. If students have lost their library materials, please
see Mrs. Schwoerer. Thank you!
Teen Summer
Reading!
Read for the Win @ SLO
County Library Summer
Reading Program!
Check out the flyer below
for teen focused programs
and activities. Link to the
SLO Library website for
more info.
Volunteer this summer
at the SLO Library!
Teens in seventh grade
and older are invited to
volunteer at the SLO
Library and participate in other teen focused activities.
It’s a great way to earn service hours and give back to your community! Checkout the SLO
Library website for more information.
Library Hours: Monday: 9:00-3:50
Tuesday-Friday: 7:30-3:50
Library Website
Mrs. Schwoerer
Library Media Tech
May 27, 2016
Emphasis on Fun & Skill Development
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Teamwork & Self Confidence
Learn rules & fundamentals
Exposure to multiple sports
All campers receive a t-shirt!
Scholarships available
Proceeds benefit SLOHS Athletics
Register online at
slotab.org
Checks payable to SLOHS
Return to SLOHS Attn: Jeff Brandow 1499 San Luis Drive SLO, CA 93401
Red Cross Babysitter Training
June 11th 12:00 to 3:00 and 12th 1:00 to 4:30 $50 includes completion certification
Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa 6699 Bay Laurel Place Avila Beach
To sign up call Lydia 805-540-4505 or email Lydia@avilabayclub.com
INCREDIBLE SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY: NOW REGISTERING!!!
The Youth Institute is filling up! You’re not going to find a better summer camp for your kid than
this week. 4 weeks, $500 (financial assistance is available), and the first week they go camping at
the YMCA wilderness camp in Big Bear. Student films from this camp have routinely been winners
in the SLO International Film Festival Student Competition
This camp is open to students currently in grades 6-8 with priority to students who are or will be
attending Laguna Middle School next year. There are only 20 spaces available in this camp and
the cost is $500 (only $125 a week for full time camp and a week away!) For more information,
contact Dan Hartzell at dhartzell@sloymca.org or you can get the flyer from our website.
3 Mile Run Sponsors
A HUGE thank you to our 3 Mile Run Sponsors so far!
Papa John’s
Central Coast Surfboards
Ciopinot
Crushed Grape
Madonna Enterprises
Idlers Home
Dr. Frank Daniel
Running Warehouse
Herlihy Group
Puma Aquatic Team
Edna Valley Market
Dave's Automotive
SLO Pediatric Dental
Bravo Pediatrics
ShuShu Style
Servpro
Bonipak Produce
Ravine Waterpark
Keiki Hawaiian Shave Ice
Susan Polk Insurance
Garrett Orthodontics
Arris Studio Architects
Grant Construction, Inc.
SLO Eye Associates
Cindrich and Company
Elevate Christian Church
Andrade Landscape
Coastal Pediatric Dentistry-James Forester, DDS
Blackhorse Espresso and Bakery
Meathead Wrestling Club
Morris and Garritano
San Luis Autobody
Thank you, also, to Linson's Signs for creating our beautiful banners!
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 31
EL Celebration MPR 6-8pm
Math Lab 3-4pm Rm. G13
Photography Club 3-4pm G12
Wednesday, June 1
Pops Concert (Choir)- MPR 6:30
Leadership Dessert 6-7
Friday Night Live 3-4 Rm. G-6
Math Lab 3-4pm Rm.
Thursday, June 2
8th grade awards ceremony 6:30-8:30 MPR
Volunteer Appreciation Tea 9-10am Staff Lounge
Math Lab Room G-3 3-4pm
Photography Club 3-4pm Rm G16
Maker’s Space 3-4pm Room A1
Friday, June 3