Greetings, Viking Family.
Special shout out to the Lowe’s Grove Drumline, The Golden Goddesses Dance Team and Flag girls for representing LGMS in the Durham Christmas Parade on Saturday. You looked amazing and your performance was outstanding. Special thanks to Mr. Smith and Ms. Bowser for your leadership.
Holiday Spirit Week.
This week (December 16th-20th) is Holiday Spirit Week. We encourage all students and staff to participate as you wish.
Monday - Holiday Hat Day
Tuesday - Wear Holiday Plaid
Wednesday - Holiday Socks Day
Thursday - Wear Tacky Holiday Gear
Friday - Ugly Sweater Day
Dec. 20 is an Early Release Day.
Please be reminded that Friday, December 20th is an Early Release Day for all students. This will start our winter break. Students will return to school on Monday, January 6th.
MOY Benchmark Testing.
MOY Benchmark testing will continue this week for all grades. Please be sure your child is well-rested and arrives on-time daily. Tomorrow, December 16th, students will take the reading benchmark assessment. Tuesday, December 17th, all students will take the math benchmark assessment.
Student Climate Survey (for 5th, 7th and 11th grade students).
Please complete the DPS Google opt-in form for each student in Grades 5, 7, or 11 that you have enrolled in Durham Public Schools by Tuesday, Dec. 17th. DPS sent the opt-in form to parents; however, you may access the opt-in form via our school website. North Carolina requires parental consent prior to administering certain student surveys. If you have any questions about this survey, please call the school. Please note that no student is required to participate in the survey; however, DPS values the voices of our students and stakeholders.
Athletic Updates for the Week of December 16th:
-Monday, 12/16 - Boys/Girls basketball vs. Brogden (Jordan HS @ 5:15p). Boys will play first.
-Wednesday, 12/18 - Wrestling vs. Carrington (at Carrington @ 4:45p)
-Thursday, 12/19 - Boys/ Girls Basketball vs. Carrington (at Carrington @ 4:45p)
As always, Please feel free to contact our school anytime. Thank you for making Lowe’s Grove an extraordinary place to learn, work and grow!
Your Partner in Education,
Dr. Judd-Manning