Scottie News - Lamar Middle School

Scottie News
Looking Back:
The 8th grade A-team defeated the Burnet Sailors 3928. Scoring was led by Naiya Antar with 27 points
and Sierra Alvarez with 5 points. Maddie Stine added
4 points, and Alyssa Catillo dished out 3 points and 5
assists. Maddie Stine, Alicia Rivera-Clemente, and
Ayana Rucker controlled the boards. The team did a
super job on the defensive end of the court. The 8th
B-team gave it their best shot, but were defeated by
the Mendez Mavericks.
Both the Purple and White 7th grade teams
dominated their opponents this week. The Purple
team defeated Burnet 43-12, and the White team
defeated Mendez 36-6. Wow! Congratulations to all
our Lady Scotties on their continued dedication to the
sport.
The Lamar Scotties boys soccer team made their first
appearance of the 2014 season on Saturday as they
played an exhibition game against Fulmore Middle
School on our home field. Adrian Martinez scored 2
goals in the first half of the game, with assists by
Tessy Akinsanya and Luis Morales. Defender J.C.
Marquez was quick to put himself between the
Fulmore strikers and the goal, throwing himself in
front of several attempts, with goalies Anthony
Paredes and Gordon Bolton as a last line of defense.
In the end it was Fulmore that claimed the
victory over Lamar with a 5-2 win. The team plays
again on Saturday, November 15 at Webb with a
start time of 9am. Come out and show your support!
This Week:
Athletics:

Cheerleading practice Tuesday 11/18 from 3:455:15 in the small gym.
 Girls basketball practice M-F 3:30-6:00pm
 Girls basketball games vs. Webb Wildcats:
 Thursday 11/20 8th grade A-Team 5:30 pm &
8th grade B-Team at 6:30 @ Lamar
 Thursday 11/20 7th grade White team 5:30pm &
7th grade Purple team 6:30 pm @ Webb
 Boys soccer game Saturday 11/22 9:00am @
Mendez
Week of November 17, 2014 Issue 13 Athletics Continued:
Fine Arts:
 Dance Guild Meeting Tuesday 11/18 @ 6:00pm in
the library
 Guitar Concert Tuesday 11/18 @ 7:00p at St.
Johns United Methodist Church 2140 Allandale Rd.
 Lamar Dance ASH payment due Friday 11/21
 Region Orchestra Rehearsal Thursday 11/20
7:00pm at O’ Henry MS & Friday 11/21 @ 7:00pm
at San Marcos PAC
 Region Orchestra Concert Saturday 11/22 4:00pm
at San Marcos PAC
 Theatre Performance of Macbeth on Saturday
11/22 @ 2:00pm & 4:00pm and Sunday November
11/23 @ 2:00pm in the courtyard
Down the Road:
 Monday 11/24 – Girls basketball games vs.
Fulmore
 Monday 11/24 – Boys soccer vs. Dobie 5:30 pm @
Noack Field #2
 Wednesday 11/26 – Friday 11/28 Student & Staff
Thanksgiving Holiday; NO SCHOOL
 Scottie Band UT Stadium Cleanup Friday 11/28
7:30 @ DKR Texas Memorial Stadium
 Monday 12/1 – Book Fair begins
 Monday 12/1 Fall Dance Concert Tech Rehearsal
from 3:30-6:30 in the cafeteria
 Tuesday 12/2 Fall Dance Concert Dress Rehearsal
from 3:30-6:30 in the cafeteria
 Wednesday Fall Dance Concert Performance @
6:00pm
 Visual Arts Majors Student Meeting Thursday 12/4
7:45 am in room 504
 Boys basketball tryouts Thursday 12/4 from 3:306:00 in the gym
 Christmas Shopping in the Library! Book Fair will
stay open late from 3:30-7:30pm Thursday 12/4
 Piano Concert Thursday 12/4 @ 7:00pm in the
cafeteria
 A Night of Jazz Friday 12/5 @ 6:00pm @ Covenant
Presbyterian Fellowship Hall – See Attached Flyer
 Art I. field trip to the Blanton Museum Friday 12/5
@ 9:00am
Christmas Shopping
at the Library! :
MOY Testing Schedule:
Students will be completing the Middle of Year (MOY)
benchmark testing next week. The schedule is as
follows:
Tuesday 11/18: Math 6th, 7th and 8th gr.
Wednesday 11/19: Reading 6th, 7th and 8th gr.
Thursday 11/20: Science 6th, 7th and 8th gr.
Friday 11/21: Writing 7th gr. and Social Studies 8th gr.
Save the date! The library’s annual Book Fair will take
place the first week in December from Monday 12/1 to
Friday 12/5. We will be staying open late on Thursday
12/4 from 3:30 to 7:30pm in order to allow families to
stop in after work and do a little shopping. Get a head
start on your Christmas lists with all the wonderful
options. We’ll have raffle prizes and other giveaways
that night as well. Happy reading!
Lamar Yearbook:
CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS!
Our yearbook photographers can't be everywhere, so if
you've got great photos of school events, please share
them with us. Photos should be IN FOCUS and
CANDID!
For CELL PHONE images, please send only the
LARGEST file size possible; otherwise the resolution is
too low for a printed publication.
To upload your photos:
1. Go to images.balfour.com
2. Enter project number 520561
3. Enter your contact information (in case we need to
contact you about your photos)
4. Browse and select one or more images to upload
(JPEG format or RGB; 20MB size max per file)
5. Add captions to each photo (who, what, where, when)
6. Click Begin Upload to upload your images.
DBI Going Strong!:
The yearbook staff will review all photos and determine
final yearbook content. Thank you for your help!
Extended Tutoring Information:
Every Tuesday and Wednesday 3:45pm ‐ 4:45pm Room 403 : ELA and SS support with Ms. Flores Room 407: Math and Science support with Ms. Contreras (A bus for tutoring only is provided for students that live east of Lamar Middle School beyond the 2 mile radius. The bus schedule will be available in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch.) Welcome to the Density Challenge! 6th grade Science
uses a lot of Drama-Based Instruction (DBI). Using the
awesome open space in the library, students in Mrs.
Steckel’s class were charged with the task of being the
particles in different substances and objects by
representing their density. Fellow students then used
their knowledge of density to interpret and reflect on the
models. Go Scottie Science!
Dresscode:
Attention Students and Parents:
There have been a significant number of students
violating the following dress code (located in the student
handbook: No athletic shorts/sweat pants (biking,
jogging, nylon shorts) This past week we have made
daily announcements that students must wear
appropriate shorts and pants. After the Thanksgiving
Holiday, students in violation of dress code will be sent
to ISS until the parent can bring appropriate clothing.
Repeat violators may receive individualized behavior
plans.
Youth Services for AISD students Check out this website for information on support available to our students through AISD! Search by zip code and school name on the following website: http://www.ysm-austin.org
Scholar’s Video Challenge Support Materials: Please check out the support materials for the scholar’s video challenge on the Lamar website under the “For Students” link at the top of the page: http://www.lamarmiddleschool.org/scholars‐video‐challenge‐information/ Newsletter is emailed to the email address of the primary parent.
All current and past newsletters can also be accessed on Lamar's website: lamarmiddleschool.org
Sara Elizabeth Massey Studio Art 6‐8 Ms. Massey is one half of our wonderful art program at Lamar. Her positive attitude and love of teaching is apparent in everything she does. Walk the halls to see her students’ hard work—the creativity is endless! A Conversation with Ms. Massey What made you decide to become an educator? I grew up with a family that was always education based. My mother used to take me to college classes with her because we couldn’t afford a babysitter. So there I was, 6‐8 years old, sitting in the back of a college class sketching cartoons or coloring with pencils. She got her degree in education and art, so I think that I may have absorbed some of the lectures without realizing it.  Also, I’ve always had a passion for the fine arts (visual arts, theatre, dance and music). Being able to share that and teach students how to pursue their passion is amazing! Tell us about your background (where you’re from, where you went to school, how you came to be a teacher at Lamar, etc.): I grew up in a rural Texas town just south of Brenham—where they make Blue Bell ice cream, so needless to say there were many school field trips to the creamery.  I attended many different grade schools and colleges. I even lived in Ohio and studied landscape architecture. Eventually I received a BFA in Studio Art‐Sculpture/Installation from Sam Houston State University. What do you feel is the most exciting thing about teaching at Lamar? The students are so unique and creative. It’s awesome to see so many students who enjoy being themselves, and are able to share that spark. What are some fun facts about you? Everyone has something that they GEEK out about, whether it be playing video games, listening to music, cooking, sports etc. I geek out on learning the Latin names of trees. This started when I was a landscape architect student and I still haven’t seemed to break the habit.  I also enjoy creating artwork in the environment. This could be anything from sketching under a Quercus Virginiana (Live Oak) in a park, or installing massive sculptures in an urban setting. What do you think is the most important advice or wisdom you can impart to your students? Don’t be afraid to take chances! Telling yourself that you can’t do something is the worst thing that you could do, and you will miss out on soooo many opportunities. When you take chances and try new things, you’ll be amazed at how really capable you are, and it will help guide you to do something that you truly love and are proud of. Newsletter is emailed to the email address of the primary parent.
All current and past newsletters can also be accessed on Lamar's website: lamarmiddleschool.org
Scottie Community Support WE ARE GIRLS Conference: Take the Lead
What is We Are Girls?
GENaustin’s WE ARE GIRLS Conference is a statewide annual event that helps girls explore
the issues of bullying, body image and being a girl. Skill-building workshops and dynamic
presentations are offered on topics including creating healthy relationships, building financial
and media literacy, enhancing parent-daughter relationships and increasing positive body
image, health, and wellness. Designed especially for girls in grades 3-12 and the adults who
care about them, WE ARE GIRLS connects individuals with questions to the experts who have
the answers.
Who: For girls 3 to 12 and the adults who care about them
What: 7th Annual Statewide WE ARE GIRLS Conference
When: Saturday, November 15 -- Doors open at 8:00 am and festivities take place 9:00 to 3:00
Where: Austin High School, 1715 West Cesar Chavez Austin, Tx.
Cost: $30.00 per person. Scholarships are available at http://www.wearegirls.org
McCallum News Thinking of applying to the McCallum Fine Arts Academy? The
McCallum Fine Arts Academy is offering a few events this fall to families
interested in applying to our program.

Tours: Small-group tours are offered every Monday from 9:30 10:30 AM from October 20th through December 8th for parents
and students. FREE!

Workshops: Students work with McCallum faculty to prepare for
their portfolio review or audition; parents attend an informational
session given at the same time. December 13th; Sessions run
from 9:00 - 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. $15/session.
Both the tours and workshops require online pre-registration. Go to the
following website to get registered:
http://www.austinschools.org/campus/mccallum/fine_arts/
There are a few workshop spots set aside for students with financial
need. If you have a student who should be considered for a spot, free-ofcharge, please contact your student's counselor.
Postings must be approved by the principal. A Night of Jazz
Holiday Dinner
Featuring the Lamar Jazz Factory and the LMS Faculty Combo
Friday, December 5th - Doors open at 6:00PM
Covenant Presbyterian New Fellowship Hall
3003 Northland Dr. Austin, Texas 78757
!
$25 - Per person - Open seating
(includes food, drink and entertainment)
!
$250 - Reserved Table of 8
(includes food, drink and entertainment)
Purchase by Nov. 25th
Limited Seating - Purchase your space today!
Contact: [email protected]

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