IMPORTANT DATES:

October 17                  PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
October 19                  MSTA Convention, schools closed for students
Oct 22 – Nov. 9            Harvest for Hungry Starts
November 6                 PICTURE MAKE UP DAY
November 2                 Professional Work Day, schools closed for students
November 12 – 16         American Education Week—come visit the classrooms
November 19 – 20        Schools close 3 hours early for Parent Conferences
November 21, 22, 23    No school for students.

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE
STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP ON FILE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE POSTED IN THE CAFETERIA

Soccer                         10/30; 11/6; and 11/8
Imani Club                    10/16; 11/13; 12/11; 1/8; 2/5;/ 2/26; 4/15; 5/20 and 6/10
Coed Basketball            1/11; 1/29; 1/31 and 2/7
Power Walk./Fitness     10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 10/31 and 11/1
    Lab

Please note: Intramurals are from 3:10 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Dear Friends and Families of Lime Kiln Middle School,

This week, as we continue through the 25 Rules of Civility from the book, Choosing Civility by P. M. Forni, we focus on Rule 7: Don’t speak ill.. Below are some highlights from that chapter.

Congratulations are in order for two of our students this week. Laura Yawney, 7th grade, made the Howard County Gifted and Talented Bank! We are very proud of Laura’s accomplishment.

We would also like to recognize Nick Frascarella for his outstanding artwork. His art was selected for Best in the Columbia Mall Show in the spring and now his artwork will be exhibited in the Maryland Art Education Association showcase at Towson University.

Sincerely,
Brenda Thomas

Our students of the week are: Sophia Yang, Garrett Wallace, Sam Groener, Anna Goheen, Raheed Khan, Amanda Gross and Thilina Silva.

THE RULES OF CIVILITY

Don’t Speak Ill

What makes us speak ill of others?
*We are unsure of our own worth.
*We are in competition with others.
We seek to raise our standing in our group.

What are we to do when someone speaks ill in our presence? We can
*Leave.
*Remain silent.
*Say something positive about the absent victim or change the subject.
*Openly communicate our unwillingness to play the game.

Disparaging talk is difficult to bear. I could as easily be the subject of malicious speech tomorrow.

TELEPHONE CALLS

We receive between 5 and 15 last minute parent phone calls daily and it is impossible for us to relay that many messages to the students. Therefore, we are requesting that you do not call to have messages given to your student after 2:45 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

PTA INFORMATION

PTA is running a Coat Drive! Please donate your gently used coats, hats, gloves to the PTA. Pupil Personnel Workers from the school system will distribute the coats to students in need in Howard County. As you buy new winter coats, please consider passing on the old, outgrown coats to this worthy cause. Please bring coats to the box in the front hall by Friday, Nov. 2. Questions, please contact Sherri Tatum (statum1@verizon.net) or Ellen Makar (eemakar@aol.com)

STUDENTS GET CREATIVE WITH THE 2007-2008 REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

"I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY"... is the inspiring theme for the National Reflections Program. Participating students can interpret this theme in 6 creative categories: LITERATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL ARTS (Example: drawing, painting, collage and printmaking), FILM/VIDEO, DANCE and MUSIC! Don't limit yourself to just 1 category! Last year we had a record breaking number of Reflections entries. Each one was unique and they were all phenomenal creative efforts. The judges for our school entries are all professionals in those fields and they were highly impressed by the efforts last year. There are 4 levels of competition where the 4 winners in each category proceed to the next level: first is your school, then county, state and finally national. Award ceremonies and certificates of participation and winner placement are given out at each level. Those dates will be announced. Along with those honors is the extra credit that your teachers give for completed entries by the deadline date. Please ask ALL your teachers whether they are giving extra credit. Simple rule/participation forms will be available in the front office along with a drop box for completed entries and forms. It is extremely important to fill out your Title and brief Artist Statement on your forms. START DATE: OCTOBER 8TH/DEADLINE: DECEMBER 10TH.

Don't hesitate to call with any questions. Be sure to visit: www.pta.org/local_leadership_subprogram_1116958614281.html for more information and to view last years winning entries. The Reflections Committee is looking forward to seeing all your creativity in interpreting the theme "I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY"...
REFLECTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR, Judi Neckritz
H443-535-8632 OR jneckritz @comcast.net

Oct. 15 Healthy Vendor Fair at Faulkner Ridge. PTA, Boosters or anyone involved with an organization or activity are invited to come and sample healthy food alternatives for fundraisers. The goal is to encourage the use of healthy foods in fundraisers as opposed to the less healthy choices.

The PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE is still underway. Join the PTA today and have your name submitted into the raffle to win a really cool LeapFrog Fly pen. The drawing will be at the end of October so there is still time to enter. The PTA is encouraging every mother AND father of every student to join this year. Any questions, contact me -- Jeanne Lineberry at mjcilineb@verizon.net or call me (301) 317-1766. I look forward to seeing your name on our membership roster

FRIDGE NOTE – SAVE THE DATES

Saturday, Oct. 27th LKMS Daedalus Book Fair (see details below)

Tues, Nov. 13th Cheeburger, Cheeburger “Gotta Eat” Night

Weds, Feb. 27th Three Brothers “Gotta Eat” Night

Watch for details regarding these no-pain/all gain fundraisers in upcoming Leopard’s Tale issues.

Seibels Dine for Charity -

For four weeks, from September through October, Seibel’s dining customers will be given a Charity Ballot with their check. Each customer will have the opportunity to select a nonprofit organization or local school from the ballot at each visit. That organization will
receive a donation equal to 5% of the amount of the guest’s check.

Box Top$ for Education – Support Lime Kiln Middle School by clipping those box tops and dropping them in the box in the entry way near the office. Each box top is worth 10 cents so start clipping!!!!!

HELP NEEDED WITH HONOR ROLL INCENTIVES

At the end of each quarter, the PTA acknowledges our Honor Roll students with a small celebration. Parents are needed to help with these events, as we have over 400 students each quarter who make the Honor Roll. The plan for the 2007-2008 school year is as follows:

First Quarter -- Pizza Party

6th Grade: Nov 14th (1:45 - 3:00PM)
7th Grade: Nov 15th (1:45 - 3:00PM)
8th Grade: Nov 16th (1:45 - 3:00PM)

Second Quarter -- Popcorn & A Movie

6th Grade: Feb 13th (1:45 - 3:00PM)
7th Grade: Feb 14th (1:45 - 3:00PM)
8th Grade: Feb 15th (1:45 - 3:00PM)

Third Quarter -- Ice Cream Social

6th Grade: Apr 21st (1:45 - 3:00PM)
7th Grade: Apr 22nd (1:45 - 3:00PM)
8th Grade: Apr 23rd (1:45 - 3:00PM)

If you can assist on any of these dates, please contact Barbara Slayton at barbara.y.slayton@lmco.com or 410-531-5353.

Direct Donation - It's not too late to get that end of the year tax donation while supporting one of your favorite causes, your children. LKMS PTA is still seeking direct donations to support the many programs and services it offers your children and teachers. Our PTA estimates that it spends $60 a year for every child, and every dollar of your donation goes directly to those services. If you do not like to sell or fundraise, this is a perfect option for you to show your support to your school. You can make your check payable to LKMS PTA and place it in an envelope marked Direct Donation -PTA and have your child give it to their homeroom teacher. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation from the school. Any questions, please feel free to e-mail or call Leanne Glueck at lglueck@earthlink.net, 301-604-7150.

Lime Kiln Middle School PTA is still seeking a HC DrugFree Representative:
HC DrugFree is trying to get representatives at all the middle schools this year. Most of the communication will be through email with a few meetings. For more information contact myself, Lynn Martins lynn@seibelsrestaurant.com or Laura Smit, Executive Director, HC DrugFree www.hcdrugfree.org
Tel. & Fax: 410-799-4879.

PTA Events for October through December:

2007

OCTOBER

            17    7:00 PTA Meeting
            27   Daedalus Book Fair
            29    3:00 SIT Meeting

NOVEMBER

American Education Week
Gotta Eat Night ‘CheeburgerCheeburger”

14 9:30 Coffee with Admin.
14    2:15 6th Grade Honor Roll
14    7:00 PTA Meeting
15    2:15 7th Grade Honor Roll
16    2:15 8th Grade Honor Roll
19   4:00 Staff Conference Dinner
26    3:15 SIT Meeting

DECEMBER

19 7:00 PTA Meeting

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

The River Hill High School Drama Department will perform It’s a Wonderful Life on November 7, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances n November 10 and 11 at 2:00 p.m. For the Thursday, November 8 performance, anyone who donates a canned good or non-perishable food item will receive the advanced sale price of $8.00 at the door. Tickets can be ordered by mail by going to the RHHS website and downloading an order form. If you have any questions, or need further information, contact Pam Land (pland@hcpss.org) or call 410-313-7120. There are many former LKMS students in the production.

HOWARD COUNTY AUTISM SOCIETY…The Howard County Autism Society, along with AMC14 in Columbia, will be offering a sensory-friendly movie experience for families with special needs. AMC Theaters at Columbia Mall will be showing the Bee Movie on Saturday November 10 at 9:30 am. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5. For further information, contact Marianne Ross at 301-436-1766.

Reservoir High School presents "Little Shop of Horrors" a fun-filled, zany musical about a man-eating plant- November 15,16,17 evening performance and Sunday, Nov. 18, Matinee. There are several former LKMS students in the play.