Thursday, August 29, 2013

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Lorena Middle School.

"Greatness is not a function of circumstance.  Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline." Jim Collins in Good to Great.

The 2013-2014 school year is off to a FANTASTIC start! In the Lorena I.S.D. a "Tradition of Excellence" has always been about the journey from good to great, or in this year's case, our journey to "Discover Extraordinary."  Lorena Middle School will support that district initiative by continuing to share our passion for learning with the students we serve in grade five through eight. With community and parent support, our goal is to ensure that each student has a challenging and safe learning environment in which to excel.

Lorena Middle School will "Discover Extraordinary" through high expectations, respect for ourselves and others, integrity, and excellence in all that we say and do.  For the 2013-2014 school year, our goal is to Dive Below the Surface to Discover Extraordinary.  So much more exists below the surface level.  Deep thinkers are created by diving below the surface to see all that lies beneath it.  At Lorena Middle School, all faculty and students have the opportunity to be EXTRAORDINARY and we will discover that throughout the school year.

It truly is an honor to teach the children of Lorena. Teachers will create many exciting and fun learning opportunities.  I have encouraged each of our students to get to know our teachers, value the opportunities provided, and be inspired by the great things they learn this year.

It's a great day to be a leopard and it's going to be an EXTRAORDINARY year at Lorena Middle School!






Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Back to School

WOW! The start of the 2013-2014 school year is right around the corner.
Tuesday, August 27th is the first day of school for students.

However, before the first day of school, we have a couple of back to school events planned for parents and students at Lorena Middle School.

Thursday, August 22nd at 6:30 p.m.      5th Grade Meet the Teacher
Students will get a chance to tour the school and check things out. Parents will learn more about what is expected in the 5th grade. Parents will also be able to pick up registration packets.  Completed packets can be returned to the campus on Friday, August 23rd.


Friday, August 23rd      Registration, Schedule Pick Up & Yearbook Photos
Parents will need to update and complete registration packets during their students designated grade level time. All shots and required records must be up to date before a student will be issued an official schedule. Yearbook photos will be taken on Friday so please make sure students are in dress code. Below are designated times for reach grade level. If you have students in mutiple grade levels, please come to the later scheduled time. Also, if you are unable to attend during your student's designated time, we will have registration packets in the office until 5:30 p.m. Registration packets and schedules may be obtained on Monday, August 26th as well.
                                                                 
                  7th grade  8:00 - 10:00      
                  5th grade  10:00 - Noon
                  6th grade  12:00 - 2:00      
                  8th grade  2:00 - 4:00

It's going to be a FABULOUS year at Lorena Middle School! We look forward to seeing everyone.