Lake Hamilton Middle School

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Bethany Alexander at the middle school: "Thank you for going above and beyond for your students! You are such a bright light in everyone’s life! We appreciate you so much!" - Christine Tice (LHMS Parent) #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: January 25 - 30, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755921 #LHWolfNation

NON AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION Sports Media Advertising, also known as Sports Media Marketing and Boost Sports, has been falsely claiming to be affiliated or working on behalf of the Lake Hamilton School District to raise funds for our athletic teams and school groups. The Lake Hamilton School District has not partnered with Sports Media Advertising. Sports Media Advertising is not authorized to solicit funds on behalf of the Lake Hamilton School District. The District has made multiple attempts to contact Sports Media Advertising regarding this issue and has learned that the company has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau. To date, Sports Media Advertising has not responded to the Better Business Bureaus' request to address the issues and disputes, nor have they responded to the request of the Lake Hamilton School District to stop soliciting funds in our community. The Better Business Bureau listing for this company can be found here: https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/marketing-programs/sports-media-marketing-0825-1000143456 #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 18 - 23, 2021 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755917 #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Christy Ruffin: "Thank you for your uplifting personality everyday, no matter what you are facing. Positivity is contagious! You make me want to be a better employee, mentor and friend. You are the perfect example of the teacher every student needs! I am thankful to see glimpses of how I want my future classroom to look through yours." - Lezleigh Matthews (LHMS Staff Member) #LHWolfNation

NO SCHOOL MONDAY All Lake Hamilton School District buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume for students and staff on Tuesday, January 19. #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Christy Ruffin: "Thank you for your uplifting personality everyday, no matter what you are facing. Positivity is contagious! You make me want to be a better employee, mentor and friend. You are the perfect example of the teacher every student needs! I am thankful to see glimpses of how I want my future classroom to look through yours." - Lezleigh Matthews (LHMS Staff Member) #LHWolfNation

LANGUAGE ARTS Lake Hamilton Middle School students in Mandy Hopkins' 6th grade language arts classes are working on their writing skills. #LHWolfNation

BEGINNING BAND Lake Hamilton Middle School 6th grade beginning band students are working hard during their class! Students are progressing through their music workbook. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 11 - 16, 2021 Check out a what's going on at Lake Hamilton by viewing the #WolfWeekNews: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755913 #LHWolfNation

FIRST FRIDAY TREAT Huge thanks to Relyance Bank, a Partner in Education with the LHSD, for sponsoring the "First Friday" staff treat! Relyance Bank provided donuts for all LHSD employees this morning! #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUT OUT Would you like to recognize a Lake Hamilton staff member for their hard work, dedication and positive impact? Submit your words or gratitude and encouragement at http://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts, and we'll send them a card on your behalf! Let's all spread some kindness and positivity by submitting your staff shout outs! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 4 - 9, 2021 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755909 #LHWolfNation

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK Computer Science Education Week is an annual event to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. The week is held in recognition of the birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, who invented the first compiler and coined the term “bug” (an error in a program) after removing an actual moth from a computer in 1947. During Computer Science Education Week, December 7 - 11, the Lake Hamilton Computer Science Honor Society sponsored activities and prizes for students in 7th-12th grade. The Lake Hamilton Computer Science Honor Society received a grant from the Computer Science Teachers Association made possible by partners at Infosys Foundation USA. Winners of the 7th grade LH Honor Society Mobile App Award are as follows (each of the students winning a Sphero Mini): Tied for First place: Amiah Easter and Lillian Sexton Third place: Justice Huggins Winners of the 8th grade People’s Choice Award Mobile App Competition are as follows (each of the students winning a Sphero Mini): Favorite Relationship App: Calm App by Michael Cruz Favorite Self Esteem App: Self Esteem Help by Ava Grenier Favorite Time Management App: The Management App by Carsen Reynolds Favorite School / Health App: Homework Help Junction by Kaitlin Guthrie Third period Wolf Time and Advisory classes at the junior high and high school competed for prizes by completing an Hour of Code and voting in the People’s Choice Award App Competition. The high school advisory class winner was Mrs. Betterton’s class. The Wolf Time class winner was Mrs. Deweber’s class. Congratulations to the students in these classes! To view the winning apps, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3nwdVNJ #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: CHRISTMAS BREAK INFORMATION https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755905 #LHWolfNation

4-12TH GRADE FLEXIBLE FRIDAY UPDATE ​4 - 12th grade students have had the option to attend school onsite or online on Fridays. The Flexible Friday option will continue into 2021 for 4 - 12th grade students until further notice. K - 3rd grade students will continue their normal schedule and will not participate in Flexible Fridays. #LHWolfNation

WINTER WEATHER COMMUNICATION Did you notice the small snow flurry yesterday evening? In case winter weather causes school to be closed, check out the info-graphic and information below on how the LHSD will communicate the closing! As soon as the decision to close school is made, the district will immediately post the closing information on the following: *Mass text notification system *District social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) *District website (lhwolves.net) *FM Radio Stations (105.9, 97.5) *TV Stations (KARK 4, KATV 7, KTHV 11) *Mass email through Wolf Week News subscription If the decision to close is made the night prior (before 8:30 p.m.), an automated mass phone call will be sent that night. If the decision to close is made after 8:30 p.m., the automated mass phone call will be sent at 6:00 a.m. Here's a few tips that you can do right now to ensure you receive messages from the LHSD: 1. Make sure the primary contact phone number for your student is correct. If you've not received mass text notifications from the LHSD this year, please contact your child's office to update your number. 2. Subscribe to the Wolf Week News email list by visiting this link: lhsd.info/WolfWeekNewsSubscribe 3. Follow the Lake Hamilton School District on social media: Facebook (@LHSDWolves), Instagram (@lhsd_wolves), Twitter (@lhsd_wolves) #LHWolfNation

PRACTICE THE 3 W'S Hey Wolves! Let's all practice the 3 W's by wearing a mask, washing our hands, and watching our distance! #LHWolfNation

READING DEN BOOK RETURN Lake Hamilton Virtual Academy students and families that checked out books from the Wolf Pack Reading Den are asked to return them on one of the following dates during virtual student bulk meal pickup behind the high school cafeteria: Tuesday, December 15 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Wednesday, December 16 (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Thursday, December 17 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) If these dates and/or times are not convenient, books may also be returned to any school office during school hours. All checked out books should be returned by December 18, 2020. The bookmobile will not be making any community stops in December. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: DECEMBER 14 - 19, 2020 Stay informed and get involved with the Lake Hamilton School District. Check out the weekly newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755901 #LHWolfNation