8th Grade Boys Basketball

8th Grade Boy's Basketball

Win AISD Central Zone Title

AISD Parent Survey

Students will be bringing home AISD Parent Survey packets.

The survey can also be completed online. Online Parent Survey line

ADD/ADHD Parent Information Meeting

ADD/ADHD Parent Information Meeting, 7:00 to 8:30.
Free child care and pizza starting at 6:30.
March 9, Apr. 13 and May 11.
Rosedale School, 2117 W. 49th St. (Just west of 49th Street)

8th Grade Picnic

Anyone interested in helping plan the 8th grade picnic please email Gayle Worley at gayleworley@hotmail.com or call her at 453 0430

DREAM DINNERS

dream dinners
8127 Mesa Dr. Austin, TX 78759

www.dreamdinners.com/mesawoods

Spread the word, Dream Dinners will generously donate 10% of all revenues from patrons that place order or come into the store and say that they are “Friends of Lamar Middle School.”

Yearbooks are on Sale

Pre-order your 2009-2010 Lamar Yearbook Now!

www.myYear.com

Clothing Catalogs Wanted

Please bring any unwanted CLOTHING CATALOGS to the school and
drop off for Mrs. Saucedo, room 606. Thanks!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

L A M A R HAS LAUNCHED OUR BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
SCIENCE EDUCATION MATERIALS CAMPAIGN!
OUR GOAL - EARN $1000 THROUGH BOX TOPS!
Here is how you can help . . . Clip Box Top coupons from favorite products and send them to Lamar Middle School. Sign up to support our school on the Box Tops web site at btfe.com Shop at over 100 favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (btfe.com/marketplace); our school earns up to 15% of your qualifying purchases. Purchase books through the Box Tops Reading Room SM at Barnes & Noble, our school earns up to 6% of your purchases. Help a classroom by purchasing needed items through the My Class Essentials registry.
For more information contact Lamar Box Tops Coordinator Laura Hitt, laura.hitt@austinisd.org Or visit btfe.com.

MAGAZINES FOR THE LIBRARY

In the past I have asked parents to adopt a magazine subscription to avoid having to use my limited library funds to purchase them. This year I opted to do something different. The total amount for the magazine subscriptions, ordered through our vendor, came to $300. Anyone wishing to make a contribution toward those magazine subscriptions can write a check out to the Lamar Middle School library. The money will be deposited in the library activity account and be used to pay the invoice when it arrives. If you would like a receipt for your contribution I can do that. You may email me at leclark@austinisd.org, call me at 841-0113, or come by the library if you have questions or want to make a contribution.

Thank you for supporting the Lamar library.
Leilani Clark, librarian

Lamar is Looking for Mentors

Are you interested in aiding in the personal and academic
success of a student by helping build confidence and set
goals for the future? You do not have to be a professional
counselor or trained psychologist. Just be willing to develop
a trusting friendship with a student by spending thirty minutes
a week mentoring at Lamar. If you are interested, please
contact Louanne Perkins at 414-4497.

Project Smile

	Communities In Schools at Lamar brings you: PROJECT SMILE!
During the school year we are passing out gift bags to students that will bring Smiles all year long! The gift bags will help to promote: positive self-care, self-esteem and incentive programs.
We need donations of new items and/or hotel samples such as: Tooth brushed, toothpaste Hair Clips, Hair Brushes Deodorant Shampoo / conditioner Gift Bags
Please call Karen McGarity at 414-4671 or e-mail lamar@cisaustin.org to arrange a donation! Help keep our kids SMILLING all year!

Interested in traveling to Spain?

Interested in traveling to Spain? Want to go to the source to see Flamenco dancers?
Want to visit the prestigious Prado art museum? Want to tour the Alhambra, a 14th
century Moorish fortress? Want to relax on the white sand beaches of the warm
Mediterranean? Your Spanish adventure awaits! This fabulous opportunity is
available to you June, 2010. If you would like more information, including travel
destinations within Spain and price, please attend a brief meeting on Wednesday,
December 2nd at 6:00 in room 606.

Interested, but unable to attend? Call (841-1286) or e-mail Lori Saucedo,
Spanish Teacher, at lsauced1@austinisd.org for more information.
Hope to see you there!

2009-10 Lamar t-shirt

PTA t-shirt Order Form

Update from AISD Student Health Services

Those students who have not brought the required immunization records,
must do so by September 8, 2009.

On August 1, 2009, new immunization requirements go into effect for the upcoming 2009-20 school year.New requirements include: 7th Grade Tdap:1dose if it has been 5 years since last DTP, DTaP, ST, Td.Varicella:2 doses on/after 1st birthday (if child has not had chickenpox). Meningococcal: 1 dose. 8th - 12th Grade Tdap: 1dose if it has been 10 years since last tetanus-containing vaccine.

Rotating immunization clinics will be held during summer school at various AISD campuses. To obtain the Shots for Tots immunization clinic schedule please call 972-5520. If you have any questions, please contact you school nurse or Children's/AISD Student Health Services at 324-0195

2010 Trip to Washington D.C.

Teresa Castillo, 8th grade Social Studies teacher at Lamar, will be leading a group of students to
Washington, D.C. for a four-day educational history program in the spring of 2010. This program
focuses on history and the U.S. government. The group will witness our government in action
through a visit to the Capitol Building, explore themes of personal risk and sacrifice when they
visit the World War II, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, and Korean War Memorials. The history of our nation's
founding fathers will come to life through visits to Mt. Vernon- -George Washington's home,
Ford's Theatre- -the site of Lincoln's assassination, and the Lincoln and FDR memorials.
Students will also witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at
Arlington National Cemetery, visit the Holocaust Museum, and tour the various Smithsonian museums.

The group's trip is planned for May 14-17, 2010 and is being coordinated by WorldStrides, the
nation's oldest and largest provider of student educational travel. WorldStrides is committed to
helping students learn by enhancing classroom instruction through interactive programs that
focus on curriculum, content, and fun.

CAC Parent Representative for 2009-2010

Monday, March 1 at 5:00pm in the Library.

Lamar Campus Information

2009-2010 Student Handbook

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Lamar Dress Code Information

In accordance with the Austin ISD Student Dress Code, athletic shorts are not acceptable clothing outside of the P.E./Athletic classes. Students are prohibited from wearing athletic shorts during the school day unless they are in a P.E./Athletic period. Students and families will be given one week to make the necessary clothing arrangements in order to meet the AISD Student Dress Code Standards.

All students must be in compliance with district dress code standards no later that September 11, 2009.

Any students wearing unacceptable clothing (including athletic shorts) after September 11, 2009, will be subject to disciplinary action.

AISD Middle School Dress Code.

DRESS CODE 2009-2010

There is a close relationship between high standards of dignity and pride and proper grooming, which all contribute to an appropriate learning environment. Neatness, cleanliness, safety and appropriateness will be guiding factors. Clothes should not be offensive or distracting. Both students and parents share in the responsibility for proper grooming of the student; however, the campus administration shall be the final authority on all dress code decisions. A good rule of thumb is, "when in doubt, don't wear it."

Unacceptable Clothing and Accessories

Any item of clothing that displays an inappropriate or offensive message. This includes, but is not limited to an item that depicts the occult, gang membership, hate, death, violence, sexual connotations, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. This also includes blue, red, or pink shoestrings and shoestrings that do not match.

Slacks/pants/shorts will not be worn
below the waistline. There will be no
sagging or bagging of pants or shorts.

No short shorts, skirts, or dresses. All shorts, skirts or dresses must reach the mid thigh and be long enough to be decent and appropriate for school.

No tank or halter-tops will be allowed,
even if covered by a jacket or other shirt.

No backless or cutout sun dresses, low
cut tops.

No sleeveless shirts that exposes the
armpit. All shirts must fit closely around the
armpit.

No clothing will be allowed that reveals
undergarments.

No see through clothing.

No clothing that exposes the torso.

No biking, jogging, boxer, air, wind, or
nylon shorts.

No spandex tights, lacy tights, leggings,
or form fitting pants may be worn, unless
they are covered by a shirt, dress, or skirt
that covers the upper thigh.

No torn, cut, ripped, or frayed jeans or
clothing.

No dusters or trench coats

No tight fitting clothing.

No bedroom attire such as pajamas or
slippers.

Swimsuits or other beachwear is not
allowed.

Students are not allowed to wear curlers,
rollers, hair rakes, picks, or combs.

Markings on the skin such as tattoos or
skin graffiti must be covered at all times, or
if possible, washed clean.

Visibly body piercing, including the
tongue, excluding the ears.

No caps, hats, or other head coverings
will be worn in the building.

No hair color that is not a natural human
color (yellow, blue, pink, etc.) or that causes
a disruption in the school environment.

No Mohawks, hair carvings, or
unnaturally colored weaves or extensions.

Jewelry or accessories that are
distracting, noisy, heavy, or excessive shall
not be worn.

No chains on clothing, including wallet
chains.

No dog or spiked collars.

No sunglasses in the building.

For health and safety reasons, shoes
with a 2"or higher heel shall not be worn.

No excessive or heavy make-up that
could be considered distracting.

No black or dark brown lip liner, lipstick,
will be worn.

No grills.

The administration, in cooperation with the
sponsor of an extracurricular activity, may
regulate the dress and grooming of students
who participate in the activity. Students
who violate specified standards might be
subject to disciplinary action.

The administration is authorized to appraise a fashion, fad, or article of clothing to determine its suitability for being worn at school. The campus administration shall be the final authority on all dress code decisions.

Violations of the Dress Code

1st offense: Conference with the student, discipline referral and phone call to parents. Student will be required to change into suitable clothing. If the student is unable to change, he/she will be placed in In School Suspension (ISS) for the remainder of the school day.

2nd offense: Discipline referral, phone call to parent, administrative detention. Student will be required to change into suitable clothing. If the student is unable to change, he/she will be placed in ISS for the remainder of the school day.

3rd offense: Discipline referral, parent conference, and one assigned day in
In School Suspension.

4th offense: Discipline referral, one-day suspension from school, must return to
school with a parent.

Fire Lanes and Traffic Safety at Austin Independent School District Campuses and Facilities

Dear Parents,
The Austin Independent School District Police Department, Emergency Management Bureau
and Austin Fire Department are working in collaboration to enhance the ability of emergency
responders to reach our campuses and respond to emergency situations. Vehicles can not be
parked and left unattended in a fire lane at any time, i.e. left idling while parent run in to check
out a student, to unload equipment from vehicles, or as a location to park non-emergency
vehicles. Parking in fire lanes can prevent the timely arrive of first responders to the scene of
medical emergencies and fires on school campuses. Please take the time necessary to find
parking in designated parking lots or on-street parking locations near the campus. AISD
Administrators are being asked to report fire-lane parking violations and to assist in educating
their campus communities in this effort. AISD Police and City Fire Inspectors will begin issuing
citations for illegally parked vehicles when school resumes from Spring Break on March 23rd.
The fine for parking in a fire lane is $35.00, which increases to $70.00 if not paid by the
scheduled court hearing date.

To assist in the effort to effectively and safely control traffic on our campuses during morning drop-off,
afternoon pick-up and maintain emergency access to our campuses we present the following traffic safety tips:

* Pick-up your child from the curbside only; never wave your child over through traffic. Crossing
between cars is extremely dangerous and teachers will not allow your child to be picked up that way.
* If your child is eligible to use the school bus, please take advantage of the free service – every bus
carries the same number of children as forty (40) private automobiles.
* If you can form carpools with family or friends, please do so. Not only will you find a friend, you'll be
reducing the number of cars coming to campus and reducing congestion and frustration.
* Be patient and courteous to staff trying to assist children with loading and unloading. Set a good
example for your child to follow.
* Make sure your child knows how to load and unload from your car efficiently.
* Do not park in the pick-up circle - parking your car, even for a moment, slows everybody down.
* Parked cars can also hinder emergency vehicle response to a campus.
* If you need to meet with a teacher or run inside, please use the on-street or designated parking spaces.
* Do not park in fire lanes. And remember to use the crosswalks for safety.
* Respect children and pedestrians crossing the internal drives and surrounding streets – safety
is our primary concern.
* Teach your child to use good manners and safe walking skills when crossing the drives and street,
respect the crossing guards, and obey the rules.
* We hope that these tips and with your assistance that students will continue to be safe as they arrive
to and depart from our campuses.

How to Get on Gradespeed

Gradespeed helps you check your child's attendance, progress, grades
and much more. It's a cutting-edge way to connect parents with their
children's schoolwork, an invaluable tool.

Located at https://gradespeed.austinisd.org/pc/, GradeSpeed requires
that you sign up each student in AISD individually. They'll have a
unique PIN #.

Here are the instructions:
1) Use the mailing you received from AISD (Did you lose it? You'll
have to go the school and collect a new PIN number IN PERSON for your
child. Them's the rules, we didn't make `em ;)
2) Go to https://gradespeed.austinisd.org/pc/
3) Click on the "CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP" text.
4) Create a username and password. This is not something WE or anyone
else at Lamar except the Gradespeed Administrator. Ask the Main Office
for more information.
5) Enter name and contact information in the screen
6) Click yes to accept the end-user agreement: "I agree to the above
terms of usage!"
7) Click on add email and add email addresses (yes, you can add more
than one)
8) Check your email client for the confirmation code
9) Enter it into the gradespeed system to verify
10) Return to log in screen at http://gradespeed.austinisd.org/pc/
and sign in.
11) Add student(s) to your account.
a) Click on add student link
b) Enter the required information including your student's ID# and the
unique PIN number.

Note: You can also access the gradespeed interface from the school
web site at http://www.austinisd.org/schools/website.phtml?id=032.

Contact the main office at 414-3217 if you need a password or any
other information regarding Gradespeed!

Technology Education

Technology Education
Course Description computer

Exploring Communication
Student Animations

When Students Miss School

When your child will be out for the day, please don't forget to call
the Main Office each day your child will not be in class. The phone
number is 414-3217. Call between 7.30 am - 10 am. If your child will
be absent less than three days, he or she should go to his/her
teachers and figure out what assignments he or she has missed.

More than that and you can request that with that the counselor's
secretary work with the teachers to have assignments ready for you to
pick up in the Main Office. Questions on the attendance policy can be
referred to the Lamar Handbook located on the Web Site.

Upon the student's return, a written note is required!

Lamar Yahoo!! Group

Join the Lamar Yahoo!! Group and receive e-mail updates on school information.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LamarWAAG

Pay for School Lunches Online!

Austin ISD Nutrition and Food Services is now using myLunchMoney.com, a new service to prepay for your
child's school breakfast, lunch, and a la carte food items using your credit or debit card. You can also control
purchases, check balances and set spending limits.

Why Should I Visit www.myLunchMoney.com?

* Easy: Enrolling and funding is simple and completed online.
* Convenient: Once your account is established, you can check balances, view student purchases,
set spending limits and fund your child's account from your computer, phone or fax.
* Secure: Your personal and payment card information is protected by the most advanced internet security.
* Never have to worry about doing it again: With our recurring payment option, money will always be
in your child's account. When a low balance is reached, money is automatically deposited.

How Do I Enroll?

* Go to www.myLunchMoney.com and click ENROLL NOW
* Create an account for yourself and your children.
* You'll also need date of birth, school, and grade.
* Provide credit or debit card information
* Select the Automatic Pre-Payment Option

You may also call our toll-free customer support center at 1-800-479-3531 for questions or assistance
with enrollment. Our support personnel are available Monday - Friday from 8 am ET - 7 pm ET.
You can also email us at mlmsupport@sl-tech.net.

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