News and Features
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Motivated Mom Earns High School Diploma
Life and other responsibilities took her on a different path her senior year of high school.
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Honoring a Veteran and Lifelong Learner
Johnson Middle School teacher Dr. Maricela Burns, Ed.D. is a prime example that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.
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The Star of the Show
Joshua Woelper is the star of the show in Travis Middle School's theatre program.
Upcoming Events
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Today
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Open House for Elementary Schools
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March 12, 2021
8:00 AM Student Holiday
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March 15, 2021
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March 16, 2021
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March 17, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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March 19, 2021
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March 22, 2021
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March 23, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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TELPAS Testing
Monday, March 8th - Wednesday, March 10thTELPAS Testing is the week of March 8th for both remote and in-person learners. If you are a remote learner you will come to campus to take your test on the following days - Monday, March 8th: 6th grade, Tuesday March 9th: 7th grade, and Wednesday, March 10th: 8th grade. Please complete the On-Campus TELPAS Testing for Remote Learners form by 10:00 in the morning on Friday, March 5th to reserve your testing seat. Testing is all day long. Students must arrive at 7:50 and will be dismissed at 3:45. Students must also bring their own lunch.
El examen de TELPAS empieza la semana del 8 de marzo para los estudiantes en el aprendizaje remoto y el aprendizaje en persona. Si participas en el aprendizaje remoto, vas a ir a la escuela para tomar el examen en los días siguientes: lunes, el 8 de marzo para el grado 6; martes, el 9 de marzo para el grado 7; y miércoles el 10 de marzo para el grado 8. Favor de completar esta forma, On-Campus TELPAS Testing for Remote Learners, a las 10:00 de la mañana el viernes, el 5 de marzo para reservar el asiento. Los estudiantes van a tomar el examen todo el día. Los estudiantes deben llegar a las 7:50AM y pueden salir a las 3:45PM. Los estudiantes tienen que traer su propio almuerzo.
District Wide Remote Learning From Home Days
The days listed below all students in the ditrcit will work from home. More information can be found here on the Irving ISD website.
- Tuesday, March 23
- Friday, April 23
- Monday, May 10
Window to Request a Change in Learning Preference
Parents, the window to request a change in learning preference for the 5th Six Weeks is now closed. The window to request a change in learning preference for the 6th Six Weeks (beginning on April 19) will open on March 15, 2021. You must fill out the form on the Irving ISD website. Please do not send your child to school if he/she has not been approved to return to in-person learning. If you currently have an in-person learner and choose to switch to remote, you must notify Lmaar Middle School at 972-600-4400.
STAYING CONNECTED
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Lamar Parent Week At A Glance
Please check out Mr. Ogle's online parent newsletter for upcoming Lamar events and pertinent information.
Zoom with Principal Ogle
Mr. Ogle will conduct Zoom Meetings throughout the year. The link to the Zooms will be sent using Lamar communictions such as School Messenger and Peachjar.
Upcoming Zooms - TBA
Previous Zooms -
- Zoom with Principal Ogle (Family and Parent Involvement Meeting) - October 29, 2020
- Zoom with Principal Ogle (In-Person Learners Q&A) - September 23, 2020
- Zoom with Principal Ogle (6th Grade Students and Parents Q&A) - August 12, 2020
- Zoom with Principal Ogle - August 5, 2020
- Zoom with Principal Ogle - July 29, 2020
- Zoom with Principal Ogle - April 30, 2020
Information about the Path to College and Careers
Family Engagement Newsletter / Boletin “Participación Familiar”
HELPING STUDENTS OVERCOME STRESS & ANXIETY
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Below are linked resources for students, staff, and parents, to help our social-emotional well-being. If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our Lamar counselors, Ms. Deming-Perkins or Ms. Pope.
School Supplies & School Uniforms
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School Supplies
All students will need basic school supplies such as pencil and paper, in addition to headphones or earbuds and their Irving ISD issued iPad. Teachers will inform students of specific supplies needed for their class.
If your child is in need of a back pack with school supplies, please email your school counselor to arrange pick-up, M-F from 8 AM – 3 PM.-
Cindy Pope - 6th grade and 8th grade (M-Z) at cpope@irvingisd.net
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Tennille Perkins – 7th grade and 8th grade (A-L) at tdeming-perkins@irvingisd.net
School UniformsDuring remote learning students are not required to wear their school uniform. However, we do ask that all students are wearing school appropriate tops and bottoms during all Live (Zoom) sessions. Once we return to in-person learning, students will be required to wear their school uniform. Lamar students may wear any color solid polo shirt and navy or khaki bottoms.
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STUDENT & STAFF SAFETY PROTOCOLS
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All students and staff will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms regularly and individuals who present with symptoms will be separated and sent home.
Screening Protocols-
Staff will be asked to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to reporting to work each day.
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Staff will have their temperature checked prior to entering the building.
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Parents/guardians are expected to screen their students for COVID-19 symptoms each day prior to sending their student to school.
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Teachers will monitor students and refer to the nurse if symptoms are present.
For Full Back to School Protocols
For Full Back to School Protocols in Spanish
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Preview Night
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If you missed Preview Night, you're in luck! Watch the video below to see all that Lamar has to offer!
Purchase Lamar Game Tickets
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To purchase game tickets for our Lamar Athletic events, please click the button below. Also, please remember if Lamar is the visiting team you will need to purchase tickets from the other school. For example, if 7th grade volleyball is playing at Austin MS, you will need to purchase the tickets from the Austin MS Section.
Lamar Lions 7th & 8th Grade
Track & Field Schedule
*The site for EVERY Track & Field meet will be at Irving Schools Stadium (ISS).
Track Meets start at 4:30 p.m.Week 1 - Feb 18th (Thurs.) - CANCELLED
Bowie MS - "Cub Relays”
Bowie, De Zavala, & TravisWeek 2 - Feb 22th (Mon.) - CANCELLED
(will update if rescheduled)
Travis MS - “Bobcat Relays”
Travis, Bowie, & CrockettWeek 3 - March 3rd (Wed.)
Lamar MS - “Lion Relays”
Bowie, Houston, & AustinCITY MEET Preliminaries
March 8th (Mon.) 7th & 8th Grade Girls
March 9th (Tues.) 7th & 8th Grade BoysFinals
March 10th (Wed.) 7th & 8th Grade Girls
March 11th (Thurs.) 7th & 8th Grade Boys
Virtual Meet the Teacher
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Get to know the Lamar teachers and staff by viewing the following:
Lamar Technology Page
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For all things related to technology (iPads, questions, troubleshoots) and Canvas (our new learning management system) please visit our new Lamar Technology webpage.
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Distribution for remote learners is Saturday morning from 8:00-11:00 am. For the most current information, including any changes, visit www.irvingisd.net/foodservices.