Livingston County Middle School
Home of the Cardinals: Reaching Excellence Daily with Rigorous, Engaging, Differentiated Learning
1370 US Highway 60 East
Burna, KY 42028
Phone: 270-988-3263
Fax: 270-988-2518
***THIS SCHOOL CALENDAR IS UPDATED REGULARLY; please check website***
LCMS IMPORTANT TENTATIVE SCHOOL DATES FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Dates, especially at year end, are tentative due to unforeseen closings due to inclement weather, etc.
Committees meet every Monday after school (please see LCMS Agenda or Home Page for details).
SBDM meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 in LCMS Cardinal Room.
PTSO meets the first Monday of each month at 5 PM in the Cardinal Room.
Please wear a college shirt on Thursdays and RED on Fridays.
Bookmobile here on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM.
Four Rivers Behavioral Health Counselor here on Thursday mornings.
GT Director here on Thursday afternoons.
Speech teacher here on Mondays.
Clubs meet the last Friday of each month & Prayer Circle meets every Friday at 7:33 AM.
Academic Team Matches and Basketball Games (please see website).
*Dates of TEACHER interest (for PD dates/G-days/PLC meetings, see PD Plan).
Entire month of June 2013
Entire month of June 2013
Entire school year
June 4-5, 2013
June 11, 2013
June 19-20
June 21
June 25-27
June 26
July 15
July 18
July 18-19
July 25
July 25-26
July 29
July 31
July 31
July 31
Aug 1
Aug 2
Aug 2
Aug 2
Aug 6
Aug 7
Summer lunch and breakfast programs at NLES, SLES, Extension Office
O-Zone Summer Programs 988-4702
Students should track goals, data, and HW in Agenda book and ILP
Free Physicals for athletes, etc. at Potter’s House (see Family First for details 988-4377)
*SBDM Training from 8:30-3
*Annual MSU CCR Summit from 8-4 at Alexander Hall
Longest Day of Play at Liv Co Ball Park in Smithland from 5-8 PM (988-4377)
Jump Start Camp for incoming 7th graders (decorate lockers, tours, meet staff, etc.)
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room (Newly elected members invited)
PTSO Annual Financial Statement Due with June Bank Statement
School Supply List posted on website and placed in local stores
*CPI Training from 8-3 at SLES
Livingston County Fair
*Bus Driver Training at SLES
*Annual WKSEC Summer Institute in Hopkinsville at J.E.Bruce Convention Center
COUNTY-WIDE Back To School Fair at LCHS gym from 5-7 PM
* Staff ILP Training
*CPI Annual Update Training from 8-11 or 12-3
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room (Newly elected members required)
*Substitute Teacher Training from 9-11 at SLES
*New Staff Orientation from 8-12
Home Visits from 1-4 PM (teachers go to homes to meet some of their students)
Open House from 5-8 PM (parents to LCMS: ILP, lockers, paperwork, schedule, etc.)
*Staff Attendance Day (Confidentiality, Safety, Seclus/Restraint, Duty to report, etc.)
First day for students (7:50-2:50; Breakfast at 7:30; drop-off/pick up at Cardinal Room)
Mission: To prepare ALL students for success in the 21st Century
Vision: For ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, & productive members of society
Goal: Proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students
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August 7-16
Aug 12 , 2013
Aug 14
Aug 21
Aug
Aug 28
Aug
Aug
Aug
Aug
Aug 23
Aug 23
Aug 26-Sept 6
August 29
Month of Sept
Sept 2
Sept
Sept 9
Sept 9
Sept 11
Sept 11
Sept
Sept 6
Sept
Sept
Sept 23
Sept 16-27
Sept.
Sept. 17
Sept 17
Sept. 18
Sept
Sept 25
Sept 27
Oct. 1
Oct 2
Oct 14
Oct.
Oct
Oct 4
Oct 4
Oct 7-11
Oct 16
Oct 18
Oct
Oct -Nov
Oct
Oct 21
Week of
Oct
Student PBIS, Safety, and ILP trainings, etc.
PTSO elections and Title I discussion beginning at 5 PM in Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: PJ Day
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
MAP Testing
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Camo Day
Girls Basketball Open Gym begins
7th grade Dental Sealants
Cheerleading Practice and Parent Meeting (returning cheerleaders bring warm up)
Meeting for students interested in Girls’ Basketball at 2:30 in Cardinal Room
Club Day
Students interested in running for Student Government see Mrs. Belt during 8th period
Students campaign for Student Government offices
Registration paperwork, school physical & immunization records, & page 23-24 due
EXPLORE Test Readiness
No School
Basketball Try Outs begin (see Home Page for details or contact office)
Student Government Elections are held during first period
PTSO Meeting at 5 PM in the Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Hat & Sunglasses Day
Student Government Officers announced
Fall Pictures
8 Detailed Midterm Progress Reports sent home by EACH teacher with every student
PTSO Fundraiser Kick-Off Assembly (1:16)
PTSO School-Wide Fundraiser --- selling cookie dough
NO School for students (teacher training day)
EXPLORE Testing Window for 8th graders (We’ll test on Sept. 18)
HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY!!!
Dress like a SMART student day for $1 donation to PTSO
Constitution Day
EXPLORE testing for 7th and 8th graders
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Sock Day
Club Day
Stomp out Bullying Day (wear a blue shirt & boots)
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Bad Hair, Inside-Out, & Backwards Day
PTSO meeting at 5 PM in the Cardinal Room
8th grade rings with Bob Farr (8-9 AM)
Livingston County Board of Education meets at SLES at 7 PM
End of 1st Quarter (First nine-weeks)
Students complete Principal’s Report Card
Fall Break
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Twin Day
Report Cards sent home with students
*Instructional Rounds
Gallup Poll for students
Safe Schools Week
NO School for students (teacher training day)
Cookie dough arrives for deliver
PM Assembly as part of Safe Schools Week
Mission: To prepare ALL students for success in the 21st Century
Vision: For ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, & productive members of society
Goal: Proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students
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Oct
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 8
Nov.
Nov
Nov 13
Nov
Nov 3
Nov.
Nov
Nov. 6
Nov.
Nov 8
Nov 27-29
Nov.
Nov. -Dec.
Nov 20
Nov 22
Nov
Dec.
Dec 4
Dec. 12-14
Dec. 16
Dec 18
Dec 20
Dec. 10
Dec
Dec
Dec 20
Dec 20
Dec 21 - Jan 3
Jan 6, 2014
Jan 7, 2014
Jan 8
Jan.1 – Feb. 14
Jan. 10, 2014
Jan.
Jan. 22
Jan. 20
Jan.
Jan.
Jan. 24
Jan.
Jan.
Jan 30
Jan 31
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
Whacky School Spirit Dress Day
Pep Rally for first home game 12:40-1:12 (6th period after lunch)
Club Day during 7th and 8th periods
Costume Day
First Quarter Awards Assembly at 1:16 PM in the LCMS gym
1st Qtr Goal Parties (6th-8th periods: 6th attendance, 7th grades, 8th behavior)
Tentative assembly for PTSO fundraiser after lunch
Picture Re-Makes, Make-Ups, and New Student Pictures
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Opposites Day
Meet The Cardinals at LCHS at 6 PM
Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall BACK one hour)
PTSO meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cardinal Room
Distracted Driving Presentation
Veteran’s Day Program at 1:16 PM
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 PM in the LCMS Cardinal Room
1 Midterm Progress Report sent home with every student
No School: Thanksgiving Break
LCMS SBDM presentation to LCBOE (Test Data, CSIP, etc.) at LCHS at 6 PM
MAP Universal Screening for Winter benchmarks
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Western or Cowboy/Cowgirl Day
Club Day
Team and Club Pictures for the Yearbook
PTSO meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: 60’s Day
LCMS hosts 7th grade boys’ and girls’ district tournaments
8th Grade Night for Cheerleaders, Basketball Players, and Parents
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: 80’s Day
Club Day
Christmas Concert from 1:16-2:30 AND 6-7 PM
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
Locker Clean Out
End of 2nd Quarter
Students complete Teacher’s Report Card for each of their teachers
No School: Christmas Break
No school for students (teacher planning day)
First Day of Second Semester
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Hawaiian Day
Access testing window for ELL students
Report Card sent home with student
PTSO meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Favorite College Sports Team Day
No School: MLK, Jr. Holiday
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
8th grade Parent Workshop at LCHS from 6-8 PM (snacks & laptop doorprize)
Club Day
BETA club visits Salem Nursing Home from 1-3 PM
Board Appreciation Luncheon from 12-1:12
Second Quarter Awards Assembly at 1:16 PM in the LCMS gym
2nd Qtr Goal Parties (6th-8th periods: 6th attendance, 7th grades, 8th behavior)
Mission: To prepare ALL students for success in the 21st Century
Vision: For ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, & productive members of society
Goal: Proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students
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Jan. 31
Feb.
Feb 5
Feb.
Feb. 10
Feb. 17
Feb. -March
Feb. 19
Feb.
Feb. 28
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb. 28
March
March 5
March
March
March
March
March 7
March 9
March
March
March
March 12
March 14
March 17
March
March 14
March
March
March 19
March
March 28
March
March
March
March 31-April 4
March 29-April 18
March 29-May 3
April 7
April
April 9
April 10
April 11
1 Midterm Progress Report sent home with every student
Second Quarter Awards Assembly
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Favorite Pro Sports Team Day
PTSO meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cardinal Room
Livingston County Board of Ed meets at LCMS at 7 PM in Cardinal Room
No School OR make-up
PTSO Fundraiser – Candle Sales
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Dress like a teacher Day
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
Club Day
BETA club visits Salem Nursing Home from 1-3 PM
Some Choir Students at Quad State
Some 7th & 8th grade students at WK History Competition
*Instructional Rounds
SBDM Parent Nomination Information and Ballot posted on website
CTE Career Fair for 8th graders
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Career Day
Spring Pictures
PTSO meeting at 6:15 PM in the Cardinal Room
Operation Preparation (Career Cruising) for 8th graders during 7th period
Operation Preparation (Career Cruising) for 8th graders during 7th period
End of 3rd Quarter
Daylight Savings Time Begins (Spring FORWARD one hour)
LCHS discusses scheduling with 8th graders from 9-11 AM
MAP Universal Screening for Spring Benchmarks
First period assembly: ALL students receive Live RED CCR T-shirt
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Favorite Book Character Day
Pi Day Assembly at 1:16
3rd Quarter Report Cards sent home with students
8th grade night for student and parents at LCHS
No School or Make-Up (ALL students should be to 100% completion on ILP)
Operation Preparation (Individual Advising) for 8th graders throughout entire day
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Dress Up Day
Operation Preparation (Individual Advising) for 8th graders throughout entire day
Club Day
BETA club visits Salem Nursing Home from 1-3 PM
SBDM Parent Nomination Information goes home with 6th and 7th graders
STLP at state competition
No School: Spring Break (or make-up day if needed on 31, 1, and/or 2)
Title I Parent Survey
ANNUAL Parent ILP Review for 6th-12th graders
NO School for students (teacher training day or MAKE UP DAY if needed)
PTSO meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cardinal Room
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: Duck Dynasty Day
Third Quarter Awards Assembly at 1:16 PM in the LCMS gym
3rd Qtr Goal Parties (6th-8th periods: 6th attendance, 7th grades, 8th behavior)
April
April
SBDM Parent Nomination Names due by 3 PM
LCMS Cheerleading Try-Outs
Mission: To prepare ALL students for success in the 21st Century
Vision: For ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, & productive members of society
Goal: Proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students
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April
April 11
April 15
April
April 17
April
April 17
April
April
April 19
April 18
April 23
April 23
April 25-May 14
April 25
April 26
April
April
April
April 30
April 29 – May 5
May
May 2
May 3
May 5
May 7
May
May
May
May 8
May
May 9
May 12
May 12
May 12
May 12
May 12
May 12
May 10
May 13
May 14
May 14
May 14
May 15
May
June 1
June
June
June
July 15, 2014
Reality Store for 7th graders
1 Midterm Progress Report sent home with every student
Tax Day
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room
SBDM Parent Voting from 7–8 AM and 3-7 PM
Basketball & Cheerleading Awards Banquet during 8th period in cafeteria
Spring Choir and Band Concert from 6-7 PM
rd
3 Quarter Awards Assembly from 12:45-2 PM
*American Fidelity must meet with all staff
*School Activity Fund Sponsors submit budgets to principal
Title I Parent Survey due by 3 PM for HW pass
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: City Slickers Day
Administrative Professional’s Day
TENTATIVE K-PREP Assessment Window (last 14 student attendance days)
Club Day
* Individual PL Action Plan, IPGP, & SAF budgets submitted to Superintendent
BETA club visits Salem Nursing Home from 1-3 PM
Green Team Service Learning Project: cleaning Cut Off Road
K-PREP Testing Pep Rally 1:16-?
*Activity Account Budgets Due by SCHOOL sponsors to superintendent
TENTATIVE K-PREP Testing for 7th and 8th graders
Project PASS from LCHS meets with 8th graders at 1:16 in gym
Parent Reviews of ILP due by 8 AM for party
BETA club family and staff picnic from 12-3
Yearbook Dedication Ceremony and signing party 12:45-2:50
PTSO Dress Day for $1 Donation: PJ Day
PTSO meeting at 5 PM in the Cardinal Room
Teacher Appreciation Week
Locker Clean Out
Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test for 7th graders
PTSO Dress Day for $1 donation: Favorite sports team
Club Day during 7th and 8th periods
1st Period party for students with 98%+ attendance during 4th quarter
2nd period party for students with no grades below C during 4th quarter
3rd period party for students with no behavior referrals in IC during 4th qtr
4th period party for students who completed SMART goals, data sheets, & HW in AGENDA
5th & 6th period party for students with outstanding K-PREP & EXPLORE effort
7th & 8th period party for students with at least one parent review of ILP
Yearbook trip to Holiday World
Five Goals Field Trip for students who met attendance, grade, & behavior goals ALL YEAR
TENTATIVE End of 4th Quarter, Report Cards sent home, & last student attendance day
TENTATIVE 4th Quarter and YEARLY Awards Assembly for 7th grade at 9 AM
TENTATIVE 8th grade Graduation at 10 AM
*Program Review Data entered into ASSIST and Closing Day for teachers
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room (Newly elected members invited)
*Program Reviews submitted to KDE and student agendas updated/ordered
Free Physicals for athletes at Potter’s House (see Family First for details)
*SBDM Training from 8:30-3
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room (Newly elected members invited)
PTSO Annual Financial Statement Due with June Bank Statement
Mission: To prepare ALL students for success in the 21st Century
Vision: For ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, & productive members of society
Goal: Proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students
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July
SBDM Meeting at 3:30 in the LCMS Cardinal Room (Newly elected members required)
Quarter
Aug. 7 – Oct. 4
Oct. 14 – Dec. 20
Jan. 7 - March 7
March 10 – May 14
Midterms Sent Home
September 6
November 8
January 31
April 11
Grades Due 12 PM
*Oct. 16
*Jan 8
*March 12
*May 9
Report Cards Sent Home w/ Student
Oct. 18 (& MAP test data)
Jan. 10 (EXPLORE, K-PREP, & MAP test)
March 17
May 14 (& MAP test data)
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Quarter & other grading dates are subject to change due to school dismissal for inclement weather.
Parents may check grades as often as they like on the IC Parent Portal (computer and mobile APP versions).
Parents without internet access or a smart phone may request weekly copies of grades be sent home with their child.
Please note that MAP testing data will be sent home with the first, second, and last report card.
EXPLORE and K-PREP test data will be sent home with the second report card.
If you have questions about the reports that you receive, please call the counselor for an appointment to discuss the
data.
 Daily FREE AM tutoring, lunch tutoring, or O-Zone are available if students need academic help. Teachers will
also do individual FREE tutoring after school by appointment. Multiple FREE HW help websites for various
subjects may be accessed at www.3x3links.com/mathhelp
Quarterly PTSO-Sponsored Goal Parties: 6th, 7th, &/or 8th periods
6th period: 98% or higher attendance for the quarter (12:23-1:12)
7th period: No grades below C on the quarter’s report card (1:16-2:01)
8th period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the quarter (2:05-2:50)
Nov. 7 at 1:16 PM in gym
Quarter 1: Friday, November 8
Jan. 30 at 1:16 PM in gym
Quarter 2: Friday, Jan. 31
April 10 at 1:16 PM in gym
Quarter 3: Friday, April 11
May 14 (9 AM and 10 AM)
Quarter 4: Will be held on Monday, May 12 at different times
Quarterly Awards Assembly
Quarter 1:
Quarter 2:
Quarter 3:
Quarter 4:
YEARLY PTSO-Sponsored Field Trip for Students Meeting ALL goals for the ENTIRE School Year
Tuesday, May 13 to a student-chosen destination
Monday, May 12: PTSO Sponsored Party for multiple student accomplishments
1st period: 98% or higher attendance for the 4th quarter
2nd period: No grades below C on the 4th quarter’s report
3rd period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the 4th quarter
4th period: Goals, HW, and data completed in STUDENT AGENDA
5th and 6th periods: OUTSTANDING effort on the K-PREP and EXPLORE tests
7th and 8th periods: Student had at least one PARENT REVIEW the ILP
Mission: To prepare ALL students for success in the 21st Century
Vision: For ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, & productive members of society
Goal: Proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students
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