On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Larkspur Middle School I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back our 7th grade class. For the 2021-2022 school year, we will be expecting over 500 7th Grade Lions. This year, Larkspur Middle will hold a special 7th Grade Student Orientation, Discover the Den 2.0, on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 9AM-12:30PM. We are providing this opportunity as half of our 7th grade class did NOT attend school face-to-face last year. *Specific information about 7th Grade programs is included in this newsletter.

As part of our various school support mechanisms, I ask that you consider taking an active role in the Larkspur Middle PTA. Help is always needed! Larkspur Middle recognizes that volunteers make an invaluable contribution to the educational process and encourages each parent to become involved. With the exception of this past school year, we have always had many volunteers who logged hundreds of hours working with athletics and music programs, selling dance tickets, chaperoning dances and field trips, serving on boards and councils, and volunteering in the office and classrooms. We hope that you can assist with volunteer opportunities during the upcoming school year.

VIRTUAL Grade 7 (and GR8) PTA Open House for parents and students will be held on Wednesday, September 1st from 6-8PM. Additional information about these programs will be mailed home in the Back to School Parent Newsletter.

NOTE: We are planning student events to be held face-to-face at school but want all parents and students to know that this is subject to change pending future guidance by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), VA Department of Public Health (VDPH), and VA Department of Education (VDOE).

As always, I thank you for your continued support of Larkspur Middle School. Together, staff, parents, and students are making a difference. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the administrative team if we may be of further assistance. Enjoy your summer vacation!

Sincerely,

Carey C. Manugo Principal

ADMINISTRATION Briana Jennings 6th Grade Assistant Principal Jacqueline Blair 7th Grade Assistant Principal Marcus Turner 8th Grade Assistant Principal TBD Administrative Assistant Billie Rawls School Improvement Specialist Christina Bergren School Counselor Chair Julie Spurgeon Student Activities Coordinator Angie Crouch Office Manager

THE LKMS LIONS’ PRIDE Parent Newsletter 7th Grade Edition

August 2021 Volume 4, Issue 1(REVISED)

Guidance News Student Schedules: Student schedules will be mailed/posted no later than August 16, 2021. Students and parents should review schedules and verify the correct assignment of subjects. Only schedule changes which are absolutely necessary due to the following reasons will be considered: (1) 2021 summer school attendance (affecting SY21-22 schedules), (2) incomplete schedule, and/or (3) schedule conflict. Changes for the above three listed reasons may be made on Wednesday, September 1st or Thursday, September 2nd, between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM. We are unable to accommodate schedule changes during Discover the Den or Parent Open Houses as our counselors are participants in those events.

On the first day of school, students who report to school without a schedule will report to the library to receive a copy of their schedule. We ask that parents NOT send unregistered students. Parents seeking to enroll a new student must schedule an appointment for registration by calling 648-4811. Students who are not registered will not be allowed to attend classes. Guidance and counseling services are available to all students including academic, educational, career, and personal counseling. School Counselors can be reached in the Guidance Office at 648-4811.

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Chris Novakoski 6th Grade School Counselor A-R Stephanie Filio 7th Grade School Counselor A-R Karla Galloway 8th Grade School Counselor A-R Angela Boyd School Counselor S-Z for All Grades Christina Bergren AVID/School Counseling Department Chair

Clinic News Required Tdap and Meningococcal Shots

Legislation went into effect in Virginia this year that now requires all students entering the 7th grade to receive a

Tdap booster within 5 years of entry date. Students may NOT receive this booster before they turn 11 years old.

Please review your student’s shot record. Per state regulation, we must have documentation of this vaccination

from the health care provider. Reminders about Tdap will be provided at the end of 6th GR year.

Medication

If your child will need medication for the 2021-2022 school year, a new medication form will need to be

completed by the physician. Once the physician has filled out the medication form, please bring the signed

medication form and the prescribed medication to the clinic during the first week of the new school year. A

parent signature is also required in order to give medication(s) to your student at school.

Injuries/Illnesses sustained while not in school: Many students come to the clinic asking for treatment of

injuries/illnesses sustained while at home. Please send a physician’s note to the clinic if your child has sustained

an injury or illness that will affect them during school hours. The clinic is not equipped to handle out of school

injuries or illnesses that have not been treated and have not occurred during the school day.

LKMS PTA President’s Notes Congratulations to Savanah S. Sweitzer, LKMS Alum /Kempsville HS graduate, who was awarded the Larkspur MS PTA Scholarship! Savanah will be attending the University of South Florida in the fall.

Thank you to all those who volunteered their time, service, and gave donations this year. The LKMS-PTA truly appreciates each of you.

Larkspur Middle School PTA Board 2021-2022

Dr. Sebrina Lindsay-Law President Vacant Hospitality Chair

Elizabeth Johnson Vice President Vacant Volunteer Liaison

Dr. Thomas Lewis Treasurer Lisa Castellano Teacher Liaison

Tara Campbell Secretary Karla Galloway Counselor Liaison

Vacant Fundraising Chair Julie Spurgeon Student Activities Coordinator

Please consider serving on this year’s PTA, whether you are interested in serving in any open positions or

assisting with any committees. We look forward to seeing you at the GR6 Open House and hope you will join

the PTA to support our Lion students, staff, and community. Dues are $7 for the year. Our goal for the year

is to double last year’s membership to 500 members. Don’t hesitate to contact Carey Manugo or Dr. Sebrina

Lindsay-Law at larkspurmiddlepta@gmail.com .

REQUIRED VACCINATIONS FOR ALL 7th GRADERS PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL. The following vaccinations are required for all students entering the 7th grade in Virginia. TDAP: Virginia school entry immunization requires students entering the 7th grade must have received a Tdap booster vaccine prior to the start of the 7th grade school year. A conditional enrollment to begin school without this vaccine can be allowed should the school receive a written scheduled appointment date to receive this vaccine from a healthcare provider.

Meningococcal (Meningitis) In addition, beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, students entering 7th grade must have received one dose of the Meningococcal (Meningitis) vaccine (2-dose series) prior to the start of the school year. Conditional enrollment is not allowed for this vaccine.

A copy of documentation from either a healthcare provider or public health of your child’s Tdap and Meningococcal (Meningitis) vaccine can be emailed to our school nurse, Myra Payne at myra.payne@vbschools.com or taken to the Larkspur Middle School main office.

The Tdap and Meningococcal (Meningitis) vaccine may be obtained from the following area healthcare providers: primary and pediatric practices, urgent care centers, and military clinics. The Virginia Beach Public Health Department is currently on limited hours, so it is advised you call them at (757)518-2700.

If you have specific questions regarding the Tdap or Meningococcal (Meningitis) vaccine, please contact your healthcare provider.

Health Screenings for ALL 7th Graders: During the school year, newly enrolled students in all grades and all students in 7th grade will have their vision and hearing screened. You will be notified if your child fails a screening. IF you do NOT want your child to participate in any of the health screenings, you must provide a written request to the nurse within 7 days of receiving notification. Please contact our school nurse, Myra Payne, via email or call (757)648-4808 should you have any questions.

7TH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Larkspur Middle School staff and students are excited to host a 7th Grade Discover the Den 2.0 transition program for rising 7th grade students on Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This program is designed for rising 7th grade students enrolled at Larkspur for the 2021-2022 school year who were Option 2/virtual students this past school year or students who are new to Larkspur. Students will have the opportunity to meet LKMS teachers and staff, tour the building, ask questions, and learn about sports and activities prior to the first day of middle school. They will also be able to meet their classmates through various team building activities. Bus transportation will be provided, or parents may drop off their student. This program is designed for students only. Parents will be able to visit the school during Open House. We hope to see all “new to the building” 7th graders on August 26th!

Please register for the 7th grade program by August 19th using this link:

https://forms.gle/z8JAmwRQ2tpy7YHR6

Please forward any questions about Discover the Den to Christina Bergren, School Counseling Department Chair, at Christina.Bergren@vbschools.com .

7th GRADE DISCOVER THE DEN BUS SCHEDULE Buses will begin picking students up at 8:10AM and will drop students off at approximately 1PM. Plan to be at the bus

stop 5-10 minutes earlier than anticipated bus arrival. We are using consolidated, summer school bus routes with bus

stops that may be different from the stops that your student will have during the regular school year. Please contact

LKMS should your child require special needs transportation.

Parents may choose to drop off students at LKMS after 8:30AM and pick up students at after 12:30PM. Otherwise,

students will be assigned to the buses they rode to school.

BUS A - 1ST STOP AT 8:10 AM - Bus Stops: VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD & FAIR MEADOWS ROAD; VIRGINIA BEACH

BLVD & SEDGEFIELD AVE; Renaissance Apartments (pick-up at Renaissance Academy); 200 West Apartments (loop); EUCLID ROAD & OPAL AVE; S KELLAM ROAD & ONONDAGA ROAD; DOLTON DR & CARNELIAN ST; BONNEY ROAD & RAYCRAFT DR; WELLER BLVD & WOODS EDGE ROAD; KENLEY ROAD & MARLWOOD WAY; FERN OAK CT & KENLEY ROAD

BUS B - 1ST STOP AT 8:20 AM– Bus Stops: EDWIN DR & MCGREGOR DR; GREEN MEADOWS DR & PINEBROOK

DR; GREEN MEADOWS DR & LODGEPOLE DR PRESTIGE WAY & S PLAZA TRL; S. INDEPENDENCE BLVD & CHASE ARBOR COM; S INDEPENDENCE BLVD & SADDLEBROOK CT; FOXWOOD DR & GADWALL PL; FOXWOOD DR & MAPLEHURST ROAD; WHITE OAKS ELEM @ 960 WINDSOR OAKS BLVD

BUS C - 1ST STOP AT 8:05 AM– Bus Stops: NEWTOWN ARCH & NEWTOWN ARCH; ARROWHEAD ELEM @ 5549

SUSQUEHANNA DR; COVENTRY ROAD & SUSQUEHANNA DR; CAPOT ROAD & PRINCESS ANNE ROAD; S. PARLIAMENT DR & CAROLANNE DR; MAGISTRATES DR & PARLIAMENT DR; HILL PRINCE ROAD & CAROLANNE TERR; OAKENGATE DR & OVERLAND ROAD; PRINCESS ANNE ROAD & WHITE OAK DR KEMPSVILLE GREENS PKWY & PRINCESS ANNE ROAD; OPEN GREENS DR & BAXTER RD @ MAILBOXES; HARTSDALE ROAD & PRINCESS ANNE ROAD;

BUS D - 1ST STOP AT 8:10 AM– Bus Stops: LYNNHAVEN PKWY & WOODBRIDGE TRL; AMBERLEY FOREST ROAD &

LYNNHAVEN PKWY; S ROSEMONT ROAD & MOUNTAIN DR; ROSEMONT ELEM @ 1257 S ROSEMONT RD; MEADOWOOD DR & STONESHORE ROAD; EDENBERRY CT & NORTHWOOD DR; TIVOLI ARCH & TIVOLI CRES

BUS E - 1ST STOP AT 8:10 AM– Bus Stops: PARKWAY ELEM @ 4180 O’HARE DR; LOMBARD DR & NESBITT DR;

DAHLIA DR & CONCORDIA WAY; DAHLIA DR & SHIP CHANDLERS WF; GREEN RUN ELEM @ 1200 GREEN GARDEN CIR; PRIMROSE LANE & PLUM CRESCENT

BUS F - 1ST STOP AT 8:10 AM– Bus Stops: WINDSOR OAKS BLVD & CAINHOY LANE; WINDSOR OAKS BLVD &

HIBISCUS LANE; CHIMNEY HILL PKWY & SMOKEY CHAMBER DR; CAMPION AVE & SEDLEY ROAD; DAHLIA & FORWESTWOOD ROAD; LYNNHAVEN PKWY & WINDMILL POINT CRES; LYNNHAVEN PKWY & RIVERSIDE DR; PRINCESS ANNE ROAD & IVYWOOD ROAD

VIRTUAL 7th GRADE PTA PARENT OPEN HOUSE

Date: Wednesday, September 1st Time: 6-8PM Program Agenda:

❖ General Meeting—Zoom 6:00-6:35PM

*PTA Welcome by PTA President *Welcome Introduction of Admin/Guidance *Administrative Introduction of 6th Grade Teachers

Introduction of Elective Teachers *Guidance Scheduling/Guidance Programs *Technology Schoology Program *Testing/Remediation SOL/Remediation Programs *Clinic Medication/Early Release *Student Activities Athletic and Activity Programs *Dismissal MENTOR/Homeroom (HR) teacher ❖ Bell 1 Elective Class 6:38-6:48PM

*PE uniforms will NOT be sold until the first week of school.

❖ Bell 2 Elective Class 6:51-7:01PM

*Same guidelines as above.

❖ Bell 3 Core Class (same as Homeroom) 7:06-7:16PM

❖ Bell 4 Core Class 7:14-7:21PM

❖ PRIDE TIME (Same as Bell 6 teacher and opposite Lunch) 7:24-7:34PM

NOTE: LUNCHES WILL NOT MEET.

❖ Bell 6 Core Class 7:39-7:49PM

❖ Bell 7 Core Class 7:52 -8:02PM

❖ Conclusion of Program

Larkspur MS Dress Code 2021-2022

Dress guidelines are designed to promote a standard of appearance that complements the learning environment. Students are expected to dress appropriately for the occasion. In addition to the regulations in S.B. Policy 5-41/Rule 5 of the VBCPS Student Code of Conduct, the Larkspur MS Dress Code, found on the Larkspur MS website, includes the following:

1. Students must wear appropriate face-covering or face masks at all times. The only exception will be when students are outside or eating in the cafeteria or atrium while physically distanced 6’ apart.

2. Students must wear appropriate and safe footwear at all times. Slippers, slip-ons, flip-flops, and slides are not acceptable.

3. Students should wear clothes as they were designed to be worn (e.g. buttoned, zipped up, tucked in, or belted). Pants should be pulled up and secured at the waist (with button, belt, or drawstring). Pajamas are not acceptable for school.

4. Pants with rips or tears in them are unacceptable and should not be worn. Specifically, there should be no holes or tears in jeans or pants above fingertips when hands are hanging freely at your side.

5. Students may wear shorts and skirts, subject to the following restrictions: shorts and skirts may not expose the lower abdomen, upper thighs, or buttocks. Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be fingertip length. There should be NO rips/tears/holes in shorts.

6. Leggings and Yoga Pants cannot be worn as a standalone garment but may be worn under shorts, dresses, or skirts that are appropriate length. Additionally, shirts or tunics of appropriate length (fingertip length) may also be worn over leggings or yoga pants.

7. Clothing which overexposes the body is unacceptable. Students may not wear tank tops, fishnet shirts, lace, sheer shirts, or other apparel that exposes undergarments, the midriff, cleavage, shoulders or overexposes the back. All shirts MUST have sleeves.

8. Headwear of any type may not be worn. This includes hoodies, bandanas, hats, visors, caps, sweatbands, and sunglasses. Hoodies, hats, and other headwear should be removed prior to entering the building.

9. Students may not wear lewd or suggestive clothing. Students may not wear apparel that is gang related or that advertises, glorifies, or symbolizes any illegal substances, weapons, or illegal activities for students.

10. Students may not wear jewelry or clothing that might create a safety hazard. Chains may not be worn as adornment to clothes nor should any student carry a chain.

11. Students are permitted to carry bookbags/handbags/tote bags as locker use will be limited.

Dress Code Violations: A staff member who identifies a student in potential violation of the dress code will be sent to a school administrator for a decision. The administrator’s decision is final. If the student is deemed to be in violation of the dress code, the student will be directed to call his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) from the main office phone in an attempt to correct the violation. If the student’s parent/guardian is unable to bring clothes to correct the violation, students will be allowed to borrow LKMS apparel (sweatpants/sweatshirt) if available. If the student refuses to change or clothing is not available for the student, the student will be denied entrance to class and will report to the ISS room until the violation is corrected. Additionally, the following consequences will be assigned:

• 1st offense = Verbal Warning

• 2nd offense = Administrative Detention (next available after school detention date)

• 3rd offense = Saturday School (next available Saturday detention date)

• 4th and repeated offenses = ISS

LARKSPUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

DRESS CODE 2020-2021

Acceptable Dress

Appropriate

length Shorts

Jeans without rips/holes above your fingertips when hands are hanging freely at your side.

Shirts with sleeves Capri Pants

Leggings underneath a skirt or tunic top that is

past fingertip length when hands are hanging freely at

your side

Mini-bags, make-up, or accessory purses are acceptable. They should not be larger than a half-sheet of paper.

Appropriate facial covering/mask worn over your nose, mouth, and chin. NOTE: Subject to change pending updates to CDC/VDPH/VDOE guidelines for schools).

Closed-toe

shoes

Unacceptable Dress: These items are NOT allowed.

Tank Tops (specifically spaghetti strap or strapless tops

that expose undergarments)

Otherwise, straps must be three fingertips wide

and cover undergarments.

Shoulders should not be exposed

Short Shorts OR Shorts w/rips or

holes.

Pajama pants

Ripped Jeans & Jeans with Holes

above the fingertips when

hands are hanging freely at your side.

Slides, Slip-Ons Flip-Flops or

Slippers.

Boys must wear undershirts with jersey tank tops.

Pants should be secured at the waist so underwear is not exposed.

Headwear of any kind

including hats, visors, dew

rags and bandanas.

Midriff Shirts that expose the

stomach area

Lewd or Suggestive

Clothing that

violates the Code of

Conduct.

Leggings, yoga, or spandex exercise pants should not be worn as a stand-alone garment. A finger-tip length skirt, shorts or tunic top must be worn.

Shorts must meet the fingertip standard of

extending past the fingertips when

hands are hanging freely at your side.

Hoodies should be removed prior to entering the building.

To prepare your students for middle school make sure that they are reading - anything. Just like any other muscle, the brain needs to be exercised and reading is a skill that takes practice. Talk to them about what they read, read with them, and ask them to summarize what they have learned.

Summer Reading Suggestions

VA Readers’ Choice Middle School List 2020-2021

• New Kid by Jerry Craft • The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden • It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah • The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by

Dan Gemeinhart • Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes • Deep Water by Watt Key • Breakout by Kate Messner • Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald • The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman • Resist: 35 Profiles of Ordinary People Who Rose

Up… by Veronica Chambers

VA Readers’ Choice Middle School List 2021-2022

• Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga • Spy Runner by Eugene Yelchin • Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams • Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee • Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 by Sharon

Robinson • The Line Tender by Kate Allen • The Collector by K.R. Alexander • Charlie Hernandez and the League of

Shadows by Ryan Calejo • A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of

1919 by Claire Hartfield • Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos

Supply List 2021-2022

Supplies needed: • Earbuds or headphones (needed daily)

• 1 three ring binder (3- 4 inch recommended) PLEASE-NO TRAPPER KEEPERS

• 4 Dividers

• #2 pencils (with a large supply at home to last all year)—2 per day

• Blue or Black pens

• NOTE: 3-Hole zipper pencil pouch will be provided

*The following donations are optional, but would be greatly appreciated by homeroom teachers: •2 large boxes of tissues (more would be appreciated) •Disinfecting wipes and/or 1 bottle of hand sanitizer •A pack of colored pencils •A box of pencils •A pack of crayons •Highlighters •Dry erase markers

Responsive Advisory Meetings during PRIDE TIME

What? The VBCPS Strategic Framework: Charting the Course includes Goal 2: “Multiple Pathways” and Goal 3: “Social-Emotional Development.” To support the framework, Larkspur MS will be holding Responsive Advisory Meetings (RAMs) to assist students with Academic and Career Planning as well as Social-Emotional support and development. What is Advisory?

▪ A set time for students to meet with a teacher in a smaller group than a traditional class size. ▪ All students would, ideally, be in advisory at the same time of day and all teachers would have their

own advisory group. ▪ All high schools have established advisory programs. ▪ Besides Academic and Career Planning, our focus will be supporting students’ social and emotional

growth. Why have an Advisory?

▪ RAMs are the middle school version of Morning Meetings, of which many VBCPS elementary school students should be familiar.

▪ An ideal time for students to learn about the culture of the school and build a relationship with a trusted teacher or staff member.

▪ Support students social and emotional growth. ▪ Provide a structured time to talk about academic and career planning in a more meaningful way. ▪ Teach organizational, study, and learning skills necessary for success.

When will Advisory be held? ▪ LKMS will hold our Advisory during PRIDE TIME every day. ▪ PRIDE TIME is tied to lunch bells when half of a grade level is in lunch, the other half is in PRIDE

TIME. We have two grade level lunches and two corresponding PRIDE TIME groups. Students will be provided specific information during opening week citizenship assemblies.

Typical Schedule of an LKMS 7th grader. This year, LKMS will follow a standard bell schedule (50 Minutes/Class). Grade 7 starts the day with a brief Homeroom period that starts at 9:32AM, followed by Bell 1 Elective. Either before or after lunch, there will be a 30-minute period called PRIDE TIME, in which additional support for character building, study skills/organization, and academic support activities is provided. All classes are 50 minutes every day: • English 7 or Advanced English 7 • Math 7, Advanced Math 7, or Honors Algebra • Social Studies 7 • Science 7 or Advanced Science 7 • Health & Physical Education 7 • Exploratory Elective (changes quarterly /semester) unless enrolled in Band, Chorus, or Orchestra. *Students may not be eligible for an elective if they are assigned to SOL Lab or Independent Reading. *Some 7th graders may be registered for HS Credit-Bearing World Languages classes. All 7th graders have a daily 30-minutes lunch during one of six lunch periods between 1:21PM -2:29PM.

LARKSPUR MS 2021-2022 BELL SCHEDULE

6TH GRADE

ZERO BELL 8:35 – 9:25

HOME

RM 9:32 – 9:37

BELL 1 BELL 2 BELL 3 BELL 4 BELL 5 BELL 6 BELL 7

CORE 1 9:37 – 10:27

(50 mins)

PRIDE TIME & LUNCH 10:30 – 11:40

(70 mins)

Group 1: 10:32 – 11:02 Group 2: 11:05– 11:35

CORE 2 11:40 – 12:30

(50 mins)

ELECTIVE 1

12:35 – 1:25

(50 mins)

ELECTIVE 2 1:30 – 2:20 (50 mins)

CORE 3 2:25 – 3:15

(50 mins)

CORE 4 3:18 – 4:13

(55 mins)

7TH GRADE

ZERO BELL 8:35 – 9:25

HOME

RM 9:32 – 9:40

BELL 1 BELL 2 BELL 3 BELL 4 BELL 5 BELL 6 BELL 7

ELECTIVE 1 9:45 – 10:35

(50 mins)

ELECTIVE 2

10:40 – 11:30

(50 mins)

CORE 1 11:35 – 12:25

(50 mins)

CORE 2 12:28 –

1:18 (50 mins)

PRIDE TIME & LUNCH 1:21 – 2:29

(68 mins)

Group 1: 1:25 – 1:55

Group 2: 1:59 – 2:29

CORE 3 2:32 – 3:22

(50 mins)

CORE 4 3:25 – 4:15

(50 mins)

8TH GRADE

HOME

RM 9:32 – 9:37

BELL 1 BELL 2 BELL 3 BELL 4 BELL 5 BELL 6 BELL 7

CORE 1 9:37 – 10:27

(50 mins)

CORE 2 10:30 – 11:20

(50 mins)

PRIDE TIME & LUNCH 11:23 – 12:41

(78 mins)

Group 1: 11:38 – 12:08 Group 2: 12:11 – 12:41

CORE 3 12:42 –

1:32 (50 mins)

CORE 4 1:35 – 2:25

(50 mins)

ELECTIVE 1 2:30 – 3:20 (50 mins)

ELECTIVE 2 3:25 – 4:15 (50 mins)

Student Activities

FALL SPORTS 2021-2022

In order to try out for an athletic team, students MUST have an athletic physical completed on the “Updated May 2021” Virginia Beach Middle School League athletic physical form.

➢ Athletic physicals must: • Be completed and signed by the student and parent/guardian (pages 1, 2, and 4). • Be completed, signed, stamped and dated by a doctor on or after May 1, 2021 (page 3). • Be turned into Ms. Spurgeon, the Student Activities Coordinator, before the first day

of tryouts. • Note: Recreation physical forms and School Entrance physicals are NOT acceptable.

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

Physicals for the 2021-2022 school year will be held on Tuesday, August 24th at Larkspur Middle. There will be

NO other physical dates the rest of the school year at Larkspur. You must take advantage of this date or go to

your doctor. Make sure you use the new physical form, Updated MAY 2021. This is the ONLY form that may

be accepted. Pages 1, 2, and 4 of the MS Athletic Physical Form must be signed and completed by the

student and a parent/guardian.

-Cost $20.00 –Cash ONLY.

Approximate Times:

Girls 4:00

Boys 4:30

FOOTBALL, CHEER, BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER

• Cheer and Football tryouts begin Wednesday, August 25. • Girls and Boys Soccer tryouts begin Monday, August 30. • Students will check in in the gym at 3:20 PM. • Tryouts are from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM each day. • Tryouts are closed to parents/spectators. • What to wear and bring to tryouts?

o Cheer: t-shirt, athletic shorts, athletic shoes, socks, hair pulled back, no jewelry, water bottle o Football: t-shirt, athletic shorts, athletic shoes, water bottle o Soccer: t-shirt, athletic shorts, athletic shoes, shin guards, water bottle o Cleats, for soccer and football, are suggested, but do not need to be purchased until a spot

on the team is secured.

ONE ACT PLAY

• Tryouts will begin Monday, August 30 from 3:30-5:30 • Join the Schoology Group for more information and resources to help find a monologue. • Code is: ZK9M-76D6-8C5W2 • A 1-minute, memorized monologue is required for auditions. • Students do NOT need an athletic physical to try out for One Act Play.

Larkspur Middle School Cheer Tryout Expectations • August 25 3:30–5:30 PM

• Activity busses will leave at 5:30 PM sharp!

• All rides must be at Larkspur by 5:25 PM. Students whose ride is not here will be put on a bus.

• Tryouts are CLOSED to ALL spectators.

• Tryouts are for both the 1Q & 2Q teams. Basic Cheer Information

• 1Q team will cheer for football games. They are a sideline cheer squad and do not need stunting/tumbling skills.

• 2Q team will cheer for basketball games and participate in the Cheer Festival. Stunting/tumbling skills may be required.

• Coaches will have final say on which team a student will be placed on. • Tryouts for both teams will be held August 25.

Expectations • You must be here and ready for tryouts by 3:20 PM. If you are late, you may NOT participate in tryouts. • You MUST be at tryouts each day or you will not be considered for the team. • All students trying out must have a NEW (must state Updated MAY 2021 in the upper left corner) Middle

School Physical Form that is signed and dated in ink by a parent/guardian. • Physicals must be turned in by August 25.

o Physical forms may be picked up at any middle school or found on our school website: www.larkspurms.vbschools.com

o A Recreation Physical Form or School Entrance (blue form) Physical is NOT acceptable. o Students also may NOT be 15 prior to August 1, 2021. o NO PHYSICAL = NO TRYOUTS. No EXCEPTIONS!

• Bring a positive attitude! Poor attitudes will not be tolerated. • We are looking for stunting and tumbling athletes for our 2Q team.

Attire • P.E. Clothes, tennis shoes, hair out of your face (preferably pulled back), and no jewelry of any kind. • You will be given a number the first day of tryouts to pin to the front of your shirt. You must have this

number all days. DO NOT LOSE IT How LKMS Tryouts Work

• Wednesday: Practice • Thursday: First Round of Cuts – Names will not be listed, only numbers. • Friday: Second Round of Cuts - Names will not be listed, only numbers

If You Make the Team • Students that make the team will be supplied with a uniform and pompoms; however, some necessary items

(bow, shoes, and shorts) will be needed to be purchased by each individual. • There will be a mandatory Parent/Guardian meeting in September • Each team member will also be responsible for supplying either dinner or drinks for the cheer team for only

one game. • Team members are expected to stay for the entirety of each game and practice. Absences or early dismissals

must be made known to the coach as soon as possible. This is your primary athletic commitment. Coach Contact Information

• 1Q Coach Hannah Serdiuk hgserdiuk@gmail.com • 2Q Coach Hannah Andes hannahandesva@gmail.com • Please join BAND (an app) and use the group” LKMS Cheer 21-22”. You will be able to receive updates from

coaches and ask questions.

Important Transportation Information

• Students MUST provide their own transportation to Larkspur on the first day of tryouts.

• Parents may continue to drop off and pick up their child, at Larkspur, each day after tryouts.

• Students who plan to ride the activity bus to and from Larkspur during tryouts, MUST ride the activity bus home after tryouts on the first day. Where the students are dropped off will be where they are picked up the next day.

• Students need to ask the bus driver for the time they should be at the stop to get picked up.

• NOTE: Activity bus runs are not like regular bus runs. Students may have to walk up to a mile to get home.

• Activity Bus Route sheets are available at Larkspur or on our website:

www.larkspurms.vbschools.com

PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS MAKING AN ATHLETIC OR ACADEMIC TEAM

The mandatory Parent/Guardian meeting for any child making an athletic or academic team will be held each

quarter after tryouts are complete. You will not have to attend this meeting more than once a year BUT you will

need to attend all coaches meeting for each team your child makes.

Questions may be directed to Julie Spurgeon, Student Activities Coordinator mail to: julie.spurgeon@vbschools.com

Welcome to the LKMS PRIDE!

Larkspur Lion PRIDE Perseverance - Respect - Integrity - Determination – Empathy