April Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Emily Gibson, Lorena Middle School's Teacher of the Month for April.  Mrs. Gibson teaches 7th and 8th Grade Art I and Art II.  This is Mrs. Gibson's second year to teach at Lorena Middle School.

Information from Mrs. Gibson's nomination is provided below:

Mrs. Gibson is an awesome teacher.  I love all the projects we get to do.  Even if you aren't good in art, she helps you and treats you the same as the students who are really good.  She is really easy to talk to and cares about us, probably because she is younger than a lot of our other teachers.  Mrs. Gibson makes learning fun, it's like we don't realize we're really learning.  I wish I could have a teacher like Mrs. Gibson every year.  She works hard and likes what she does - that is why she deserves to be teacher of the month.

Congratulations to Mrs. Gibson!!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, please go to the following link LMS Teacher of the Month Nomination Form or contact the front office at 254-857-4621.

March Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Jenny Glaser, Lorena Middle School's Teacher of the Month for March.  Mrs. Glaser teaches 6th grade English Language Arts and serves as the English Language Arts and Reading Department Chair.  She has been teaching students at Lorena Middle School for 7 years.  Mrs. Glaser is also a product of Lorena I.S.D.

Information from Mrs. Glaser's nomination is provided below:

Mrs. Glaser works tirelessly to ensure that every student in her class is engaged in the learning process.  She integrates technology to further engage her students.  Mrs. Glaser also serves as a teacher leader, sharing teaching strategies with other teachers on her campus and within the Lorena I.S.D.  Mrs. Glaser shares her passion for the community of Lorena through teaching.  A great project that she does is the research project which is the History of Lorena.  Each year students look forward to learning more about the community in which they live.  The field trip through town and the Chuck Wagon lunch make the project come alive.  Lorena Middle School is fortunate to have such a quality teacher.

Congratulations to Mrs. Glaser!!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, please go to the following link LMS Teacher of the Month Nomination Form or contact the front office at 254-857-4621.

UIL One Act Play Dominates Competition

LMS Cast and Crew of Miss Electricity

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Miss Electricity, Lorena Middle School's One Act Play.  On Saturday, February 23rd, they traveled to West ISD to compete in the District 17-3A UIL One Act Play competition.  Lorena Middle School brought home 1st place, beating out China Spring, Robinson, West, Connally and LaVega. 

Not only did the performance win first place, Lorena also received awards for Best Actor - Koby Kirk, Best Actress - Bradyn Braziel, Gold Star awards and members of the All Star Cast - Hunter Chaudoin and Hayley Anderson.  Other members of this outstanding cast and crew are Ryan Kirby, Marissa Feller, Megan McClung, Ecclesia Velasco, Ansley Roberts, Sloane Baker, Kimi Smith, Hunter Isham, Justice Floyd and McKlynn Sanders.  The director of this outstanding group of young people is Deborah Peevey.  This is Mrs. Peevey's first year at Lorena Middle School.

Again - Congratulations to each and everyone of you!  Hard work does pay off!

LMS UIL Results

Lorena Middle School was well represented at the recent District UIL Competition.  We want to recognize and congratulate all partcipants.  Click here to see a list of events and competitors.  Those who placed in their event are also noted.  Congratulations to these students!

Thank You Lane Construction!!

Thank you to Lane Construction for completing our line of landscaping rocks along Leopard Lane and for providing a concrete slab in the Green Classroom.



Leopard Lane in front of Lorena Middle School

We started the projects with about 10-12 large rocks left over from our excavation of the front area for the parking addition.  Lane Construction was able to provide the remainder of the rocks to finish the project. 

Another Thank You goes to Lane Construction for providing a 20' x 30' concrete slab for the Green Classroom. 

20' x 30' Slab with 7th Grade Science Students

The Green Classroom is used by all 560 students through the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade science classes.  Hands on learning is a great way to keep students engaged and active in the learning process.  The goal is to provide a way for students to apply what they learn in the classroom.  The Green Classroom is a work in progress and we are grateful for Lane Construction's donations.



Spring 2012 STAAR Scores are Here

STAAR Testing

Beginning with the 2011 - 2012 school year, students in grades 3 - 8 began participating in the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Exams in grades 3 - 8 are grade-level assessments.

We have finally received last year's individual student STAAR Score Reports. We are sending these reports home with your student on Friday, February 8, 2013. You will receive a 1 page copy of your student's results and an explanation of those results. Please contact the campus counselor if you have addtional questions.

Parent Information

Texas Education Agency Links:

The links below contain valuable information regarding the state testing program:

STAAR Resources: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

STAAR Modified Resources: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/

STAAR Alternate Resources: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staaralt/

STAAR FAQ (TEA): http://www.txetests.com/FAQS/index.asp

Testing Calendars: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/calendars/

Explanation of Results: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/explainresults/



February Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Mrs. Cox!  Mrs. Cox has been nominated and selected as the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for February. Mrs. Cox teaches 7th grade science and serves as the Lorena Middle School Science Chair.  She has been teaching students at Lorena Middle School for 12 years.

 

Below are portions from the nomination letters Mrs. Cox received:

I am so impressed with Mrs. Cox's proactive approach, enthusiasm and interest in the kids.   Her passion for teaching is evident when she communicates with parents.  It is evident that Mrs. Cox cares about her students.  My husband and I are thrilled to have someone of her caliber in Lorena ISD and teaching our son!

Mrs. Cox makes learning fun.  We are always using technology in different ways.  Science is my favorite subject, but Mrs. Cox makes it even better.

Mrs. Cox does whatever it takes to help her students and colleagues successful.  She clearly loves what she does. It shows in her day-to-day interactions with students and other teachers.  Mrs. Cox shares her passion in the classroom with her love of learning and helping kiddos really learn and have fun while doing it.  She goes the extra mile and deserves to be teacher of the month.

Congratulations Mrs. Cox!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, please go to the following link LMS Teacher of the Month Nomination Form or contact the front office at 254-857-4621.