Counselor's News
Instructors: Miss Johnson and Ms. Atkins
Office Hours:
Ms. Johnson Monday - Friday 8:35a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Ms. Atkins Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:35a.m.-3:35p.m.
Special Announcement
Rising Sixth Graders
For all rising Sixth Graders, Lake Ridge Middle School will be hosting an informational night about their World Language Specialty Program on November 14, 2019 at 7:00p.m. and January 16, 2020 at 7:00p.m. The deadline for the online application to be completed is February 1, 2020. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Diana Johnson or Jolie Atkins.
Welcome Announcement
Welcome to our New Lake Ridge Lions. Hope you can attend our New Student Orientation Programs this week as we look forward to meeting you soon. Also want to welcome back our returning students and families. Hope you are looking forward to starting another exciting school year!!!
Safe At Home Safe Alone Fourth Grade Program
Volunteers Needed!!!
We are looking forward to providing the Safe At Home Safe Alone Program again this year on Wednesday, October 30. In this program students learn practical tips on how to handle emergency situations for staying safe as they approach the appropriate age for staying home alone. The program emphasizes this is a family decision so it is the parent's discretion when their child is ready to stay home alone. Although this program is designed specifically for our fourth grade students, parents of any grade level can help with this awesome program. Stay tuned to hear more information as a Volunteer Training will be provided as well as the materials needed. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Champs Peer Mediators
We are looking forward to seeing our Champs Peer Mediators and Champs Alumni this Friday if you are able to come assist with the New Student Orientation Program. The training will be held from 11:30-12:45 pm. The school tours will begin at 1:15 pm and end in time for you to go to Meet and Greet your classroom teachers at 2:00 pm.
We are so glad you chose to join the Champs Peer Mediator Team and are looking forward to getting everyone trained to help other students resolve their conflicts.
LRES Attendance Spirit Weeks - Coming Soon!!!
Our LRES Attendance Spirit Weeks are a great way to celebrate good attendance. Every day equals a new learning opportunity in which we are so excited for your child to be a part of.
Stay tuned to hear more as each day we will do different things to recognize these special weeks. Hopefully, everyone will join in on the fun!
Specialty Program Announcement
Middle School Specialty Program Information
| Date and Time |
| October 14 2019 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and October 15, 2019 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
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| Location |
Kelly Leadership Center |
Middle school students in Prince William County are offered the options of remaining at their base school, transferring to a specialty program in World Languages, Mathematics and Science, or enrolling in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme or a Traditional School.
Visit the Middle School Specialty Program web page or view more details about these opportunities or download the Middle School Programs guide below to view more information about middle school specialty programs in Prince William County Public Schools.
Find Out More
Fifth-grade students and their parents are invited to explore the wealth of specialty programs available to students as middle school options. General information sessions in October introduced PWCS specialty programs and offered an overview of the application process.
Individual schools offer information sessions for students and their parents to learn more about specific programs. See the calendar for dates.
The Middle School Special Opportunities Application
The deadline to submit applications is tomorrow February 1, 2020.
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Parents/Guardians,
You are invited to attend a special session on all of the Prince William County Schools Specialty Programs. You will have an opportunity to learn about the broad range of opportunities available to PWCS middle school students at the upcoming Middle School Specialty Program general information session. It will be held on October 14 and October 15 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Kelly Leadership Center. Representatives of specialty programs will be available to answer your questions and provide detailed information about their respective programs at both meetings.
Your son or daughter has the following options:
• Remain in the regular program in your base school
• Apply for the specialty program in your base school
• Transfer for a specialty program at another school
• Transfer to a traditional school for grades 1–8
Hope you can attend!
Helpful Tips for Academic Success:
- Get plenty of sleep
- Eat a nutritious breakfast
- Prepare for school the night before (check weather and pick out clothes)
- Plan the morning so you have enough time to prepare for school (it may help to use an alarm)
- Remind student to check for books/resources necessary to complete homework assignments before leaving school
- Be sure to put your homework in your backpack when completed
- Identify a well-lit study area
- Extra school supplies at home
- Ask for help when needed