The staff of Lovinggood Middle School is dedicated to promoting an environment that fosters an alliance among staff, students, parents, and community. Each one of us is committed to educating and encouraging intellectually reflective adolescents en route to a lifetime of meaningful work.
Beliefs that guide us:
All students must be given the opportunity to develop their individual gifts.
Schools must set high academic and social expectations.
Schools must have challenging learning environments which provide strategies and skills to develop independent thinking and lifelong learning.
Teachers must be knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about their subject matter and student achievement.
Schools must provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for all students to achieve their maximum potential.
Parents, teachers, and students must work together to reinforce a positive climate.
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Appreciation for the importance of and effort involved
in acquiring knowledge. Showing high regard for the
worth of promptness.
INTEGRITY
Steadfast adherence to a strict code of moral, ethical
or artistic values;
to consistently be truthful, sincere, and fair. Keeping
one's word.
Correct,
proper, and reasonable treatment of behavior and
viewpoints of others.
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in
middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer
service to their communities. Created in 1995 by Prudential
Financial in partnership with the National Association of
Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the awards constitute the
United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on
volunteering. Over the past 13 years, the program has honored
more 80,000 young volunteers at the local, state, and national
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The Cobb County Board of Education unanimously approved a five-year, $798 million capital improvements plan for schools to be funded by an extension of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The current SPLOST expires on Dec. 31, 2008 and can be extended only with approval by Cobb County voters. The school board approved the plan as part of a resolution calling for a SPLOST III public referendum to be held Sept. 16, 2008. A SPLOST is a one-cent sales tax on all retail goods sold in Cobb County.
Click here for SPLOST III information specific to Lovinggood
Book bags must be able to fit in the locker. Rolling bookbags will not work. The locker dimensions are approximately 1foot (width) x 3 feet (length).
When planning your wardrobe for next year, take a close look at the school’s dress code. The most common infractions are as follows: (1) Skirts or shorts that are not long enough. The fabric must be below your longest finger. An inch of fabric below the longest finger is a good rule to follow. (2) Shower shoes worn as sandals or flip flops are another violation. Flip flops must have some decoration or have hard or thick soles to be worn at school. (3) Athletic shorts are only permitted for gym classes. Make sure you dress for success.
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Plan ahead for the hustle and bustle before the school year begins. Visit the district’s website for the Meal Pay Program (school lunch) and Bus Locator. You will also find information about Cobb Board policies (“I” Instruction, “J” Student Code of Conduct). Finally, if your child needs to carry medicine, look for the permission form.
Mark your calendars…
PTSA Open House, 6:30 p.m.
6th grade—Monday, August 25, 2008
7th & 8th grade—Thursday, August28, 2008
Registration
Registration is available from 9:30 -
11:30 daily in the Guidance Department.
NOTE - The State of Georgia has recently added additional immunization requirements for Kindergarten and 6th grade students.
To help ensure that the enrollment process for your child goes as smoothly as possible, please read carefully the following guidelines:
What Will The School Need To Enroll My Child? 1. An official copy of the student's Social Security card/number (A parent or guardian who objects to the incorporation of the social security number into the school records of a child may have the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the requirement .
2. Immunization/Health Screening Requirements:
Georgia law requires that each student present the following forms prior to being enrolled:
A. Georgia Department of Human Resources Form 3231 "Certificate of Immunization" showing that the child has adequate protection against varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus (lockjaw), polio, measles, rubella (German measles) and mumps.
Further guidelines:
· The Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) must be signed by a physician licensed under the laws of Georgia OR by a qualified employee of a county health department.
· A child who cannot be immunized because of a medical disability can be given a special certificate by a licensed physician or a county health department. If a child is not immunized for religious reasons, an exemption waiver must be obtained from the School District.
· Immunization Requirements for students entering sixth grade:
Students entering the sixth grade must have a certificate showing proof of two measles, two mumps and rubella vaccinations administered since the first birthday. Sixth graders must also have a certificate for 2 varicella (chicken pox) vaccinations or history of disease or blood test and date by the health care provider.
Fifth to sixth grade transition guide for students entering middle school this fall. Click here to download.
Help Us Honor Young Volunteers
2008 Prudenttial Spirit of Community Award
National Middle School Association is proud to support this unique youth recognition program sponsored by Prudential Financial, which honors middle level and high school students for exemplary volunteer activities.
to apply: www.prudential.com/spirit
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