Mrs. Law's Lexington Junior High Blog

Summer has finally arrived... for me! Today is my last day until August. I would like to leave you with a few things. 1. Summer is a time to rejuvenate and refresh! What does that mean for you? For me, it means keeping busy and getting as much vitamin D as I possibly can:) Parents and students: here are a couple of things to keep in mind for those rainy days. High School Math Packet: If you are signed up for Algebra I or Enriched Geometry there is a math packet that needs to be completed over the summer. You can find it here:  http://www.lexington.k12.oh.us/index.php/hstudent-resources/math-summer-review Library Summer Reading Program: During the last week of school, our English classes took a walk to the Lexington Library. The students learned about all of the different resources available and signed up for the summer reading program. Any student that completes the summer reading program, and brings their certificate in at the start of school, will earn 10 extra credit...

SPORTS!    One of the great things about Junior High is the ability to join a school sport! Junior High is the first chance students have to do this and it is an opportunity that should not be missed! What are you interested in? We have A LOT of things to choose from! Fall Sports:                 Winter Sports:          Spring Sports: Football                       Swimming                Track Volleyball                     Wrestling Cross Country             Basketball Cheer                         Cheer PHYSICALS! Free physicals available at MedCentral on 4th street! Boys: May 24th, 5-630 pm Girls: May 31st, 5-630 pm Forms available in the office! ...

Procrastination Procrastination doesn’t mean you are lazy or incapable, but it does often result in increased stress levels. If you have been fighting procrastination, there are no quick fixes and, as with most things in life, what works for one person will not necessarily work for someone else so it is important to find a strategy that will work effectively for you. I doubt that any of these suggestions will be ideas that you have never heard of before, but it comes down to deciding that you want to try to make a change. So, reward yourself for progress made because it does take time to improve. Some ideas to help combat procrastination: •Plan ahead. •Break your big projects, assignments, or responsibilities down into smaller, more manageable tasks. •Commit to spending at least 15 minutes working on something that you have been avoiding. •Remind yourself that there is not going to be a better time – not tomorrow, not next weekend, and not...

Social Media Articles Social Media continues to be an issue for many of our students.  It can have implications far beyond the present day and so it is a common topic for many articles: 3 points to discuss with teens about anonymous messaging The 12 apps every parent of a teen should know about Lots more college admissions officers are checking your Instagram and Facebook Boost college applications with a positive online presence To the well-intentioned but ignorant parents of teenagers Teens are using secret hashtags to share dangerous habits What do college admissions officers look for on Facebook pages? Teens and technology use Cyberbullying risk is much higher for young women and moderate internet users Does social media affect college admissions, how to prepare your profiles Study: college application process gets social College admissions: using social media during admissions process Why many kids are leav...

Internet Safety On April 26th, Buckeye Central is hosting an internet safety event. This is a wonderful opportunity to get caught up with today's social media and technology. Internet safety is a topic relevant to all parents of K-college children! Jesse Weinberger is a nationally recognized Internet Safety presenter, TEDx speaker, and author. After listening to Jesse at another event, the staff at Buckeye Central were so impressed that they found a way to bring her to their community as well! And they invited us! This is a FREE, adult only presentation.  Babysitting will be provided by the Buckeye Central National Honor Society.  A concession stand will also be available. Please feel free to share this with your co-workers, family, and friends!  It WILL be worth your time! Click the link below for more details! CLICK HERE!

Testing Tips!  We had a wonderful speaker a couple of weeks ago. His name is Bruce Boguski and he taught us all kinds of weird and fun tips on how to perform better! I would love to share some of his wonderful advice! Scent! Some scents are shown to help us perform better in specific areas. You can use this while studying, during class, and during exams! English/Language - LEMON! Burn a lemon scented candle while studying and eat lemon candy during class or the exam. Math/Science - PEPPERMINT! Not only is peppermint helpful during math/science, it also makes us alert and gives us energy. Feeling a little sluggish? Eat a peppermint! Before the test! It is important to get yourself in the right state of mind before taking a test or entering a stressful situation. Here are some things you can do that might help. Take a deep breath. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Your stomach should expand! Stretch. You can discreetly stretch calf muscles before and during...

Pennies for Pasta Every year Lexington Junior High participates in an amazing fundraiser through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It is called Pennies for Patients . However, at Lexington Junior High, it is fondly referred to as “Pennies for Pasta”! This is an opportunity for Lexington students and families to make a real difference in the lives of others. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. They exist to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.  LLS funds research to advance breakthrough therapies for blood cancer patients. Since 1954, LLS has awarded more than $1 billion in research grants. Last year, LLS invested nearly $79.8 million in blood cancer research. Thanks to LLS-funded research and the fundraising efforts of programs like Pennies for Patients, survival rates for some blood can...