Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA

Our Next Latte chat and school tour will be

December 11th. Click the flyer to RSVP by
December 9th.

Tony
Townsend
Principal

Kevin
VanTone
Assistant
Principal

Ingrid
Zabala
Admin. Dean

Earl Parker
Admin. Dean

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Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA

Redefining School:
Watch this video to learn how LGMS is
redefining what traditional learning
looks like.

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led newsletter. Hard
copies are sold to
students for .50.

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Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA

Dear Eighth Grade Parents and Students,

One of the most memorable experiences of a students eighth grade year at Locust
Grove Middle School is the Trip Around Georgia. It is a three-day, two-night tour that
will take our students across Georgia to visit and study some of our states most
famous sites. Our travels will take us to places including Andersonville, St. Simons,
and Savannah! Our trip will end in a day at Wild Adventures in Valdosta! Then, we
come back home to LGMS on Friday night.
This years trip will be Wednesday, March 30- Friday, April 1 and will cost $385.00.
This price includes transportation on luxury charter busses, hotel rooms, ALL meals,
three t-shirts to be worn on the trip, nighttime security, and admission to ALL sites
and events. The cost can be broken into three payments as follows:
1st payment $125.00 Due no later than Friday, October 30, 2015
2nd payment $130.00 Due no later than Friday, January 22, 2015
3rd payment $130.00 Due no later than Friday, March 5, 2015
**No refunds possible.**
Please note: Students who are assigned to ISS two times or more/or who receive
one assignment to OSS between the dates of November 1 and April 1 will NOT be
allowed to attend the trip. Additionally, no refunds will be made. (Any questions or
concerns about this policy should be directed to Mr. Townsend. Final decisions will
ultimately be made at his discretion.) Additionally, all students who attend the trip
must be passing a minimum of three academic classes by April 1, 2015, or they will
not be allowed to attend the trip.
If you would like to go with us this year, return this letter, along with your first
payment of $125 to Ms. Zabala in the front office. All checks should be made
payable to Locust Grove Middle School. Future payments should also be made out
to Locust Grove Middle School and given to Ms. Zabala who will receipt it.
If you would like to chaperone this trip, we would love to have you. The cost is the
same for parents as for students, and you would be responsible for a small group of
students throughout the trip.

Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA

We need
Do you love your job? Do you own your business? We need
YOU to share career information with our FACS and
Business classes. Students completed interest surveys to
determine their top career clusters and then they
conducted research on their favorite careers. Now we need
to hear from people in the real world. Students like to
learn how you chose your career, what training or college
was required, what benefits do you receive, how you are
able to move up the career ladder, and, of course, how
much money someone in your field will earn. If you are
willing to talk to our classes this semester or next
semester, please contact Dr. Falkner at
Lynett.falkner@henry.k12.ga.us to schedule a day and time.
Class times are 9:20-10:12 (7th grade), 10:15-11:05 (7th),
12:20-1:10 (8th), 1:30-2:00 (8th), 2:35-3:25 (6th), 3:28-4:15
(6th). Thanks!

Please consider donating your used items to our

FACS classroom. Some of our wishes are listed
below. You can also make a financial contribution at
Donors Choose. You may drop off items in the office
or contact Dr. Falkner with questions
(Lynett.falkner@henry.k12.ga.us). Thank you for
your support.
Crock pots, electric skillets, electric griddles
Storage containers for flour, sugar, individual
servings, etc.
Storage bags and freezer bags all sizes
Spatulas, pastry brushes, ladles, cake/pie
servers
Can opener (manual or electric)
Cake decorating supplies (bags, icing tips,
spatulas, gel colors)

Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA

Sports Corner
Its never too late to think spring sports!
Spring Volleyball dates to note:
7th grade Volleyball Try-outs will be February 23rd 4:25pm-6:00pm
8th grade Volleyball Try-outs will be February 24th 4:25pm-6:00pm
7th and 8th grade Final Cuts will be February 25th 4:25pm-6:00pm
1st day of practice if you make LGMS Volleyball team February 26 th
4:25pm-6:00pm
December Home Games/ Meets:
Friday, December 4th- Wrestling v.s. ARMS
Thursday, December 10th- Girls Basketball v.s. HCMS
Tuesday, December 15th- Girls Basketball v.s. HMS
Thursday, December 17th- Girls Basketball v.s. ELMS

Kudos
!

Congratulations to LGMS Literacy

Days Participants!
Congratulations to the following students, who will
represent LGMS at the Henry County Literacy Days
competition:
Writing: Kelly Kight (8), Gianna Curra (7), and Kimberly
Thomas (6)
Poetry Recitation: Leo Orellana (8), Destiny Estrada (7), and
Grace Ivey (6)
Drama: Emma Gower, Karizma Munoz, Cierra Chatman,
Gianna Curry, Courtney White, Courtnee Tabacchi,

Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA

Locust Grove Middle School

30248 770-957-6055

3315 South Ola Road

Locust Grove, GA