December Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for December - 
Mrs. Tonya Cargill!

Mrs. Cargill has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's December Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Cargill teaches 6th grade Reading  at Lorena Middle School.   This is her 19th year in education and her 10th year at the middle school campus.   

Below are portions of the nomination letters Mrs. Cargill received:

Mrs. Cargill should be teacher of the month because she makes her lessons more interactive for the kids.  She brings the lessons to life when I am in her class.  When she dresses up she makes sure you know that it isn't all fun and games; that it is a regular learning day.  When you have trouble with a question or something, she doesn't explain and give you the answer right then and there, she gives you little hints and encourages you to find the answer yourself.  I think Mrs. Cargill is a Wonderful teacher.

Mrs. Cargill creates an alternate universe - it's like you are really IN what you are learning. She dresses up and really gets excited about her lessons and that makes me want to be there. Plus we are reading a book that no one else is getting to read! I wish I could be in her class all day.


If you would like to nominate an educator for Teacher of the Month, please contact the LMS office at 254-857-4621.

Leopards Lending Hands

Fleece Collection 

Now through February, Leopards Lending Hands is collecting fleece donations in 1-yard increments.  Students will make these into lap blankets to be delivered to area nursing homes. Students in 7th and 8th grades will visit area nursing homes in February to deliver the blankets, visit with residents and share their Leopard Spirit.

Thank you in advance for your support of Lorena Middle School and the community.

Family And Community Engagement

History Research and Science Fair Parent Support Night

On Tuesday, November 17th from 4:30 to 6:30, Lorena Middle School will host a Parent support night for 6th and 7th grades Science Fair and History Research.  Other grade levels and teachers will be on hand to help as well.  We will start in the cafeteria, where posters will outline what students should have done by this point and what still remains to be done for each subject and grade level. The computer labs and the library will be open as well.  In addition to student work support, there will be opportunities for parents to request a more in depth parent/teacher conference or request more information about a topic.  We would also love to hear your feedback about what we're doing right and what could use improvement.  We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, November 17th, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the LMS Cafeteria.  Thank you for your continued support.

November Teacher Of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for November - Mrs. Jennifer Pitts!

Mrs. Pitts has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's November Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Pitts teaches 6th and 7th grade Math  at Lorena Middle School.   This is her 12th year in education and her 5th year at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mrs. Pitts received:

I would like to recommend Mrs. Pitts for teacher of the month.  She is always keeping learning interesting for her students.  I also love how she keeps the parents informed about the vast amount of information going on at the middle school.  She sends multiple Reminds and even emails us.  I appreciate the time she takes to do that for us and the time and effort she puts into her classes.  The students are blessed to have her. She is definitely worthy of being selected as Teacher of the Month.

If you would like to nominate an educator for Teacher of the Month, please contact the LMS office at 254-857-4621.

Veterans Day

On Wednesday, November 11th at 10:45 in the Lorena Middle School Gym, students and staff will have a Veterans Day Program.  All Veterans are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Student members of the National Junior Honor Society and Student Council will make presentations.  The Lorena Middle School Choir and Bands will also perform. LMS is honored to have a local veteran share his story with our students as well.  We thank Veterans on this day and throughout the year.  We hope you are able to attend.

Monday through Friday, October 26th through October 30th, is National Drug Prevention Week also known as Red Ribbon Week.  While we stress making healthy choices throughout the year, now and in the future, Red Ribbon Week is a week selected to focus on saying no to drugs. Messages from our school counselor will be shared throughout the week. Each day there is a theme to coordinate with our message of saying no.

Dare to Be a Reader

October 26th thru November 1st 

In conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, Lorena Middle School is hosting its First Annual "Dare to be a Reader" Read-a-Thon.  Our goal is to create a life-long love of reading in our students. We want to encourage students to see the value of reading now and in the future.  Teachers have been sharing what they are reading with students too.  By encouraging reading, we are also encouraging achievement. We also hope to raise funds to build classroom libraries and purchase student incentives.  Students will  bring home information packets on October 20th.  Students will gather sponsors for reading the week of October 26th. 

Sponsors may pledge per minute or make a one time donation.  Sponsors who live far away, or wish to use a credit card for their pledge, may even make a donation through the GoFundMe account set up for the Lorena MS Read-a-Thon. Click on the link here to go to the Lorena MS Read-a-Thon GoFundMe.

Thank you for supporting students at Lorena Middle School.

October Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for October - Mrs. Sherri Hennig!

Mrs. Hennig has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's October Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Hennig teaches 6th, 7th and 8th grade Math and supports students and teachers in the classroom at Lorena Middle School.   This is her 30th year in education and her 28th year in Lorena at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mrs. Hennig received:

Mrs. Hennig is the hardest worker I know.  She is dedicated to the students and staff at LMS.  She is always willing to help, students and teachers as well.  Finally, she does a great job communicating with the teachers when we need reminders for our students and communicates well with parents too. Mrs. Hennig is so deserving of being recognized as Teacher of the Month.

If you would like to nominate an educator for Teacher of the Month, please contact the LMS office at 254-857-4621.

The week of September 21st is Homecoming Week.  At Lorena Middle School, we will have different themes each day.  On Wednesday there is a Homecoming Parade through downtown Lorena beginning at 6:30 p.m.  The 7th and 8th grade junior high football plays on Thursday evening beginning at 4:30 p.m.  On Friday morning, LMS will travel to Leopard Stadium for the district-wide pep rally that begins at 9:15 a.m.  (weather permitting)

Lorena Homecoming MS Themes

Monday – Neon Day

Tuesday – Super Hero/Villian Day

Wednesday – Twin Day

Thursday – Spirit Day

Friday – Decade Day

LMS Pep Rally

Each home football game, Lorena Middle School hosts a pep rally to cheer on our teams.  LMS pep rallies will be held in the MS gymnasium.  We do ask that parents who wish to attend enter through the front of the building as our buses are parked and ready to load in the back.  On pep rally days, we will be on a slightly different schedule, shortening each class a bit.  First lunch begins at 11:15.  Second lunch begins at 11:50.

Lorena Middle School home games for the 15-16 school year are:

September 10th - LaVega
September 24th - Troy
October 1st - Gatesville
October 15th - Rusk (A-Teams only)
November 5th - Fairfield

A+ Discount Cards Are On Sale Now!!

The LMS fall fund raiser is under way now through September 14th.  A+ discount cards are on sale.  Cards are $20 and cards + coupon books or Combos are $25.  Money raised from sales will go into the LMS Activity account.  Funds are used to support and add to the Chromebook Labs in each grade.  Additional technology equipment may also be purchased for student use.  Money may also be used to help fund student field trips and incentive trips.  Thank you in advance for your support.

Meet The Teacher

The Lorena Middle School Meet the Teacher night will be Monday, August 31st at 6:30 p.m.  We will start in the MS gymnasium with a brief message and introduction of teachers.  Following the meeting in the gym, we will run an abbreviated school schedule. We will not go to lunch and tutorial. Parents will be able to follow their students' schedules, meeting all teachers.  There will be opportunities to sign up for parent-teacher conferences as well (to be held at a later date).

The 2015-206 is off to a GREAT start!!! We look forward to meeting everyone Monday Night.  #maxeffort

Teacher Shout Out

Throughout Texas communities, H‑E‑B has proudly given back over $10 million to Texas education. You can nominate a teacher for the H‑E‑B Excellence in Education Awards. Learn More

From August 1 ‑ 31st, join in the fun as we give teachers a shoutout and help raise $25,000 for the Texas State Teacher of the Year Program.

Here's how you can help:

• Get creative and write your favorite Teacher's name on a chalkboard, sidewalk, writing paper, etc. and take a picture of it.
• Share it using hashtag #TeacherShoutout on Instagram*.
• Tell us why you appreciate that teacher.

For every picture shared, H‑E‑B will donate $1 to the Texas State Teacher of the Year Program conducted by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) for a total of up to $25,000.

Give a shoutout to your favorite Lorena teacher and raise money for the Texas Teacher of the Year Program. #teachershout #maxeffort

Back to School

Registration, Schedule Pick-Up and Fall Pictures

Friday, August 21st, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Lorena Middle School parents and students may finalize enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year.  LMS staff will be on hand to make sure all enrollment information is complete.  Please remember to bring an updated immunization record if you have not already provided a copy to the office.  After all enrollment information has been verified, students will receive their schedule and be allowed to take their yearbook photos.  Please remember that students must be in dress code to have their pictures taken.  On this day, students will be able to place items in their lockers and practice their locker combinations. 

Also - on August 21st, both girls and boys athletics will pick up equipment and information from their coaches. 

A separate Meet the Teacher night will be held on Monday, August 31st at 6:30 p.m. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Lorena Middle School Office at 254-857-4621.

Lorena Middle School Murals

Thank you to Lorena PTO, we couldn't have done it without you.  While the school was closed for the week of July 4th, we had our murals painted.  Now when our students, community and visitors enter the new portion of the building, all will see our Lorena Pride shine brightly.  Above is a short video that shows the work of Patterson Design from start to finish.  These two guys were professional and did a fantastic job!  Again, thank you to everyone who donated to LMS PTO to bring this project to fruition.  

Lorena Summer Library

All LISD students have the opportunity to access library books through the Lorena Middle School Library.  Summer time is a great chance to enjoy a great book.

The LMS Library is open each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in June and July.  The school, including the library, will be closed from June 29th to July 3rd.  Students and parents visiting the Lorena Middle School library may enter through the main entrance at the front of the building.

Getting Ready for Next School Year

Immunizations

NOTICE - Immunizations for incoming 7th graders

All students who will be entering the 7th grade in the 20145-2016 school year will need to obtain vaccinations this summer (if they have not already done so). The State of Texas requires that all students be vaccinated against certain communicable diseases before starting school.  Students that do not meet the 2015-2016 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements will not be able to start the school year OR obtain his or her schedule if immunizations are not up to date.  Please check with your doctor or the school nurse if you have any questions.

The 2015-2016 school year will be here before you know it.

Please contact the LMS office with any questions.  There will also be more information about registration on the LISD website during the summer.

LMS Awards Ceremonies

The Lorena Middle School Awards Ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 20th in the LMS Gymnasium.  

6th grade @ 8:30

7th grade @ 9:30

8th grade @ 10:30

While we believe that all Lorena Middle School students work hard, the Award Ceremonies are designed to recognize student achievement above and beyond daily expectations.  If your student does not receive individual recognition at the ceremony, it is not because they are not hard workers or great students.

We would also like to thank each of our parents for the support give students everyday and the support shown to Lorena Middle throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

LMS YEARBOOK Sales!

Order forms for the 2014-2015 Lorena Middle School Yearbook are available now in the LMS office.  Now through May 29th, students may order an LMS Yearbook for $25.  Cash or check is accpeted.  Supplies are limited and no late orders will be accepted, so make sure you get your order in by May 29th.

Please note:  Yearbooks are printed in the summer and distributed to students in the Fall semester (August or September).

Please return order forms and payment to Mr. Steve Glaser in room 5 at Lorena Middle School.

May Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for May - Mrs. D'Aun Cox!

Mrs. Cox has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's May Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Cox teaches 7th grade Science and is the Science Department Chair at Lorena Middle School.   This is her 25th year in education and her 14th year in Lorena at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mrs. Cox received:

Mrs. Cox is a true teacher professional! She is continuously looking for new ways to engage her students with the challenging materials taught in her class and other grade level science classes.  Mrs. Cox embraces new technology tools and seeks grants to help fund new technology for students too.  She is truly equipping students with what they need to be successful 21st century learners.  Mrs. Cox is quite deserving of this accolade. 

                                                            Congratulations Mrs. Cox!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, you may pick up a form in the LMS office.

Students Recognized on the Senate Floor

Braden Robinson, Senator Birdwell, Easton Cox, and Joel Horton.

Two students from Lorena Middle School and one student from Lorena High School were honored by Senator Birdwell by being recognized on the Senate Floor Friday, May 1st. These students are in Austin for the Texas State History Fair.  

Thank You Lorena Education Foundation!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Lorena Middle School received two grants totaling $7,627.  Thank you to the Lorena Education Foundation for funding these two projects.  Each science lab will now have  Smart Zoom Microscopes at each student station.  Also, character education and service leadership will be supported in our endeavors in Leopards Lending Hands.  

Congratulations to these two teams of teachers.  Thank you again to the Education Foundation for supporting teachers and students.

Special Olympics

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

On Saturday, April 25th, one of our very own, Ciara Holt, competed in the Special Olympics events held at Connally High School.  Ciara won gold in the 30 meter slalom, gold in the 25 meter obstacle and gold in the tennis ball throw!! This was Ciara's first time to compete in the Special Olympics.  


Thank you to the Special Education Department who helped make this event a huge success for the LISD Special Olympics Team.

Way to go to Ciara!!! We are proud of you!

LMS Parent Teacher Organization "Armchair" Fundraiser

The "Armchair" Fundraiser involves no buying or selling!!  However, Lorena Middle School's PTO sill needs to raise funds.  ALL the money you donate will go directly to support projects at Lorena Middle School.  

Vestibule Entry

This year, we are raising money to have a mural painted on the brand new entry to the cafeteria.  This area is the entry each morning for students.  This area is the first thing visitors see when attending events in the gym.  A new mural will the entrance more inviting and show our Leopard Pride.  Additional money raised will be donated towards continuing to build LMS Chromebook Labs.

Wall Across from Entry

Our goal is $5,000!  Any amount you feel comfortable giving will be greatly appreciated.  There are several Ways to Donate:  Check payable to Lorena PTO, Cash, or online at www.gofund.me/LMSarmchair

Thank you in advance for your support!

STAAR Testing

STAAR Testing is April 20, 21 and 22 at LMS

The next round of STAAR tests are coming up.  Please note the days your student will be testing:

Students will have 4 hours to complete testing.  While we love having guests for lunches most days during the school year, we will have a closed campus on STAAR testing days.  If you bring food for your child, you may leave it in the office and we will make sure they pick it up before lunch.  If you have questions, please contact the LMS office at 254.857.4621.  Thank you for your continued support.

We want your Feedback! - 2015 Parent Surveys

In an effort to gather information and improve our schools and district, we are requesting your participation in a short parent survey. The survey will be available until May 1st. We want to hear from you.

Please take a few minutes and provide us with feedback in order to make our schools the best they can be. We appreciate you being partners with us in our most important responsibility of educating your children.

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2015 Parent Survey

*If you have students on more than one campus, please feel free to fill out a survey for each.

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April Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for April - Coach Kyle Crawford!

Coach Crawford has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's April Teacher of the Month.  Coach Crawford teaches 7th grade Texas History at Lorena Middle School. He also coaches at the middle school and at the high school.  This is his 2nd year in education and his 1st year at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Coach Crawford received:

Coach Crawford is AWESOME!  He has such a high energy level and really connects with the students, even those who are not in his class.  Whether it is teaching, coaching or morning duty, Coach Crawford brings enthusiasm to every aspect of his job.  The students are greeted with a smile, jokes and high fives.  It is obvious that he cares about the kids and works diligently to create a positive environment for them to learn.  Coach Crawford's attitude is infectious and he is a wonderful role model.  Coach Crawford is an asset to the Lorena Middle School Family and deserves to be teacher of the month.

                                                Congratulations Coach Crawford!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, you may pick up a form in the LMS office.

Ways to Instill a Love of Math in Kids

The link below is a great blog post about ways we can help create a love of learning math in students.  

Ways To Instill a Love of Math

March Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for March - Coach Stacy Bartosh!

Coach Bartosh has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's March Teacher of the Month.  Coach Bartosh is the Girls' Athletics Coordinator for Lorena Middle School. She also teaches P.E. This is her 16th year in education and her 2nd year at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Coach Bartosh received:

My student comes home frequently sharing what Coach Bartosh taught her that day.  I greatly appreciate the positive things she shares with the girls in the short amount of time she has them each day.  Our daughter really respects Coach Bartosh and listens to her advice.  Coach Bartosh is encouraging and is working hard to help our young ladies build strong friendships and be good sports.  She is a great addition to Lorena ISD. 

                                                Congratulations Coach Bartosh!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, you may pick up a form in the LMS office.

Junior High Cheerleader Meeting

NEW DATE:  On Tuesday, March 24th, there will be a required Parent Cheerleader Tryout meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the LMS Cafeteria.   Students enrolled in 6th and 7th grade who are interested in learning more about trying out for cheerleader for the 2015-2016 school year are required to attend with a parent or guardian.  Parents will be provided information about the tryouts and the process for students becoming LMS Cheerleaders.  Actual tryouts for LMS Cheerleaders will be held on Friday, April 17th.  If you have any questions, please contact the office at 254-855-4621.

District 17-AAAA UIL Competitors

Congratulations to all the students who competed and placed in the recent District 17-AAAA UIL competition held at Connally ISD on Friday, February 20th.  Pictured are students who placed 1st through 6th place in competition.

6th Graders:

6th Grade Boys

Chess - 

Olivia Johnson 3rd

Stephanie Cook 5th

Listening

Jenna Moffett 5th

6th Grade Girls

Art

Aliyah Jones 2nd

Oral Reading and Prose

Jenna Moffett 4th

Modern Oratory

Rylee Ritchie 2nd

Mathematics

Tyler Pauly 4th

Ben Smedshammer 6th

Social Studies

Camden Jamison 6th

Number Sense 

Jesleigh Norman 4th

Ben Smedshammer 5th

Maps, Graphs and Charts

Stefan Spann 6th

Editorial Writing

Mackenzie Houston 2nd

Impromptu Speaking

Hannah Anderson 2nd

Emma Bass 3rd

7th Graders:

Chess

Cody Durbin 2nd (tie)

Hannah Elkins 2nd (tie)

Tanner DeLaCruz 4th

Maps, Graphs, and Charts                                           Editorial Writing

Brock Sykora 2nd                                                        Colleen Ryan 1st

Hannah Elkins 4th                                                        Shelby Schlaud 6th

Jacob Carson 6th

                                                                                     Ready Writing

Dictionary                                                                    Colleen Ryan 1st

Kinley Bartosh 2nd                                                      Brie Lomenzo 2nd

Mathematics                                                                Art

Colleen Ryan 2nd                                                        Sarah Greene 6th

Zane Grimm 6th

                                                                                     Social Studies

Number Sense                                                              Shelby Schlaud 4th

Haley Flores 1st

Zane Grimm 3rd                                                          Listening

Garrett Blaylock 6th                                                    Kenzie Dale 4th                        

Oral Reading and Prose                                               Impromptu Speaking

Jordyn Linnstaedter 5th                                               Hannah Ballard 6th

7th Grade UIL Students

8th Graders:

Mathematics                                                              Dictionary

Braden Robinson 1st                                                 Jett Forrest 5th

Caidon Livingston 5th                                               Calvin Small 6th

Spelling                                                                      Modern Oratory

Gracie McGregor 6th                                                Brenden Leighman

Number Sense                                                            Calculator

Alder Fulton 1st                                                         Alder Fulton 4th

Braden Robinson 4th                                                 Sierra Sullwold 5th

Editorial Writing                                                        Impromptu Speaking

Madison Thompson 3rd                                             Bradley King 1st

Gracie McGregor 6th                                                 Braedon Herbelin 6th

Ready Writing                                                           Social Studies

Jasmine Kultgen 1st                                                  Garrett Swain 3rd

Madelyn Treat 2nd

Katie Mills 5th                                                          Listening

                                                                                  Kimberly Kolls 1st

Chess

Alderon Fulton 1st                                                   Oral Reading and Prose

Calvin Small 3rd                                                      Bradley King 4th

Bradley King 5th

8th Grade UIL Students

Top History Fair Students Advance to State

Braden Robinson (left)  Easton Cox (right)

Congratulations to Braden Robinson and Easton Cox.  These two 8th graders will be advancing to the state level for History Fair competition.  Braden Robinson placed 1st in the Historical Paper category.  Easton Cox placed 2nd in the Individual Exhibit category.  

History Fair

This year, Lorena Middle school had twenty six students who competed in the Regional History Fair held at Baylor University on Friday, February 20, 2015.  All Lorena students competed well. The following students received recognition.  Only the top two places advance to state.  Lorena Middle School will have two students advancing to state. 

Historical Paper:  Lexi Kincaid - 3rd Place
                               Braden Robinson - 1st Place

Individual Exhibit:  Nathan Neuhaus - Honorable Mention
                                   Easton Cox - 2nd Place

Group Documentary:  Stephan Spann, Tyler Pauley, Trapper Ensor, Braden and Daylen Browder - Honorable Mention

Individual Documentary:  Jett Forrest - Honorable Mention

Group Performance:   Hannah Anderson, Rylee Ritchie, Caroline Schrader - Honorable Mention

Special Award from Baylor Law School:  Lynda Farmer and Mackenzie Smith

Congratulations to all these students!

Historical Paper

Individual Exhibit

Group Documentary

Individual Documentary

Group Performance

Baylor Law Award

February Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to February's Teacher of the Month - Steve Glaser!

Mr. Glaser has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's February Teacher of the Month.  Mr. Glaser teaches Career Technology at Lorena Middle School.  This is his 15th year in education and his 13th year at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mr. Glaser received:

My student absolutely adores Mr. Glaser.  He is doing amazing things.  Mr. Glaser is not only teaching them right from wrong, but educating them.  He is using his lessons to teach these kids about real life situations.  I am thankful ever day for the things Mr. Glaser is doing with those kids in the classroom.  Mr. Glaser deserves a pat on the back.  He is definitely a CLASS ACT!!  

                                                Congratulations Mr. Glaser!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of 

the Month, please contact the school at 254-857-4621.

January is School Board Appreciation Month

Thank you to the Lorena ISD School Board!

January is School Board Appreciation Month.  The students and faculty of Lorena Middle School wish to thank each of our board members for their time and dedication.  Their volunteer service fosters an environment that creates excellence in teaching and learning.  Your "WORK OF HEART" is appreciated.

Semester Exam Schedule

At Lorena Middle School, only 7th and 8th graders take semester exams in their courses.  Exams will be administered Tuesday through Friday, January 13th - January 16th.  Following the school holiday on Monday, January 19th, the spring semester begins on Tuesday, January 20th.


Below is the semester exam schedule for Lorena Middle School:

7th Grade:     Tuesday - English and Math

                        Wednesday - English and Math

                        Thursday - Science and History

                        Friday - Electives

8th Grade:     Tuesday - English

                        Wednesday -  Math

                        Thursday - Science

                        Friday - History

Please contact your student's teacher for any additional details or if you have questions.

Resources for Students and Parents

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or TEKS are the standards teachers are required to teach for each grade level and subject area.  The general TEKS can be found on the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) website (http://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks/).

If you are interested in more detailed information to support the TEKS, a great resource can be found on the TEKS Resource System (TEKS RS) (pictured here) To access the TEKS RS, Click on the TEKS Resource System in the drop down menu under "For Parents" on this web page.  

The TEKS RS provides details and specific information about standards by grade level and subject area.  All core subject areas are included for grade 3 through 12.  This is one of many resources available to parents and students in the Lorena ISD.   When teachers post objectives, they will be posting the TEKS # along with it as a point of reference.  The TEKS Clarification provides each standard and support details for a better understanding of expectations.

If you have any questions about accessing this resource, please contact Mrs. Jenny Glaser, the instructional specialist at Lorena Middle School.

January Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to January's Teacher of the Month - Sondra Moseley!

Mrs. Moseley, has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's January Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Moseley is a teacher's aide at Lorena Middle School.  This is her 1st year on the middle school campus.  However, Mrs. Moseley has been in Lorena ISD for 9 years.  

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mrs. Moseley received:

Mrs. Moseley is fantastic with students.  She has a challenging job, but she always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude.  She not only supports students to whom she is assigned, but any student in need of assistance.  Mrs. Moseley also helps out wherever and whenever needed.  Recently, there was a difficult situation in which she went above and beyond. In other words, Mrs. Moseley is incredible - her patience with students and her passion for what she does is evident.  She is truly deserving of being recognized as Teacher of the Month.  

                                                Congratulations Mrs. Moseley!!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, please contact the school at 254-857-4621.