Leonardtown Middle School

Leonardtown Middle School
24015 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
(301) 475-0230 Fax (301) 475-0237
Mrs. Lisa Bachner, Principal
Mrs. Rebecca M. Amstutz, Assistant Principal
Mr. Donald Hollaway, Assistant Principal
Ms. Andrea Smith, Assistant Principal
April 10, 2015
Dear
8th
Grade Families,
The end of the 2014-2015 school year is in sight, and it will be here before we know it. This 8th
grade contract was designed to provide 8th grade students and their parents with important
information about our end of the year expectations regarding academic performance,
behavioral expectations, and to inform every one of the planned activities for our 8th grade
students. This year, all eligible 8th grade students will have the opportunity to attend:
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The 8th Grade Dance
The 8th Grade Picnic at Blue Crabs Stadium (Rain or Shine)
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
King’s Dominion Trip (extra fee required)
1. This year’s 8th Grade Dance will be on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Food will
be provided at the dance and a group of parent volunteers always help to make the event
beautifully decorated. Students must be present at school for a full day on Friday, May
15th, in order to attend the dance. This is an evening reserved for Leonardtown Middle
School 8th graders ONLY. No guests from other schools or grade levels may attend. This is
a semi-formal dance; typically girls wear nice dresses, and boys wear shirts with collars and
ties. No shorts or jeans are permitted. Young ladies wearing strapless dresses should have
a jacket or sweater to cover the shoulders. In addition, young ladies should not wear form
fitting or spandex type dresses. A fancy dress closet assisting 8th grade young lady in
finding gently used dresses for the dance will begin on May 1st by appointment with Ms.
Gray. Parents willing to serve on the dance committee and help with decorations please
contact Ms. Payne. tjpayne@smcps.org
2. The 8th grade picnic will be held during the school day, at Blue Crabs Stadium on Friday,
May 29, 2015. Students will have the opportunity to use the field and the entire complex.
Hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken fingers, and unlimited soft drinks will be provided by the
Blue Crab Staff. Parents willing to help supervise must have volunteer clearance and can
contact Mr. Hollaway at 301-475-0230 ext. 114 or dwhollaway@smcps.org.
3. The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held in the Leonardtown High School Gym at
9:00 am on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, marking the completion of the 8th grade. Students
should dress appropriately and in accordance with the school dress code; business attire is
recommended (dresses, skirts, slacks, and button down shirts). No jeans, shorts, or t-shirts
please. Space is limited, we do not require tickets at this time, but please keep this in mind
when inviting friends and family. Students should not bring anything to school on this day
and should have taken their personal belongings home the day before the ceremony. It is
extremely important for students to arrive at LMS on time, as buses will transport students
to LHS for the ceremony. Upon arrival, parents will be asked to present photo identification
and will obtain a folder with their child(ren)s certificates and awards. This folder will serve
as the official LMS sign out and you are free to take your child with you at the completion
of the ceremony. Any student who departs LHS with their parents should not return to
LMS. Those students that are not picked up by their parents after the ceremony will return
to LMS.
4. The King’s Dominion Trip will take place on the last day of school for students, June 17,
2015. Details of the King’s Dominion Trip will be provided closer to the date of the trip.
The fees associated with the King’s Dominion trip will be a separate expense. If there
are any questions, please contact Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Sachs. tjpayne@smcps.org or
mmsachs@smcps.org
We would like to provide all the aforementioned activities to your child without having another
fundraiser this school year or charging students’ fees to participate each time there is an event
(exception- Kings Dominion). Therefore, we are asking for $30.00 per student to help offset the
expenses for the needed materials (food, entertainment, decorations, field day/picnic, and bus
transportation). Please note that all money received will be used for this year’s 8th grade class
activities. For those that are not able to pay the $30.00, please contact the school and let us
know how you can volunteer in lieu of paying the participation fee. For those that wish to
volunteer, please contact the individual listed under the event via e-mail or by calling school.
Eligibility to attend the end of year activities depends on several areas:
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Discipline/Behavior - Students receiving discipline referrals could lose end of year
activities as a consequence as determined by Mr. Hollaway and/or Mrs. Bachner.
Academic Success – Students cannot have more than one F in content area classes for the
4th marking period and up until the date of the scheduled activity.
Excessive absences – Students with excessive absences will not be allowed to attend
activities as determined by Mr. Hollaway and/or Mrs. Bachner.
All 8th grade library debts must be clear prior to attending each activity.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please detach and return to homeroom teacher no later than Friday, April 24, 2015. Students must return
the portion below in order to attend activities.
____ We have read and understand the student responsibilities in order to attend 8th Grade end of year
activities.
____ $30.00 is enclosed.
Student Signature______________________________________________________________
Parent Signature_______________________________________________________________