Mrs. Law's Lexington Junior High Blog

Positive Thoughts   I get regular emails from the Prevention Action Alliance. They provide education on a number of topics relevant to today's students. The most recent article is something that affects everyone, regardless of age. I would encourage every parent to take a look and consider the information. I posted the article below, and here is the original link:  Link to Article *If you click on the link, you will also see a button at the top of the page to subscribe to their emails!   Know! The Three Steps to a Happy New You! It’s a new year: Have you given thought to what you’d like to take on or improve upon over the next 12 months? How about a happier, more positive life for you and/or your children? When you think back to the year in review, did you experience more negative thoughts than positive? If so, there may be a technique you can use to see things in a more positive, realistic light. And who couldn’t use a litt...

CHANGES This year, Lexington Local Schools adopted a new grading scale. Instead of 92 being the lowest A, now a 90 is the lowest A! Previously, we did not use +/- in calculating grades. With the new grading scale you will now see +/- on grade cards. Some of the language in the student handbook is outdated and I want to make sure everyone has current information! Lexington Local Schools Grading Scale                                                        Grade        Scale       Numerical Value A+           100-97                 ...

Hello! It has been awhile since I have posted anything on the blog! For my faithful followers, I apologize. I have been using Schoology much more this year and parents now have access to that as well. So the blog was put on the back burner:( However, there are some things that I would like to communicate with parents that are perfect for this format. Today's topic is just that.   Vaping We have been blessed with a long period of time where smoking was NOT the popular thing to do. The New York Times reports that smoking was even at a 40-year low! Now, there is something new to worry about. Vaping has been around for a few years now, but it is becoming more prevalent in young people. Below is a link to an article published by the New York Times earlier this year. It does a great job of helping with this difficult conversation, while taking the teenage mindset into consideration. Please take some time to check it out and start this conversation with your children. ...

Today I am working with 7th grade History classes to register for classes for the 2018-2019 school year! Some notes about scheduling:   Choir now requires teacher signature to enroll. In addition, both parents and students are required to sign the contract/expectations on the back of the registration form. This course will be limited to 50 students per section.  Other classes that require teacher signature: English 8+, Foreign Language, Choir, Metal/Glass Work Courses taught at (or above) the high school level: Foreign Language and Enriched Algebra I **NEW Art Courses for 2018-2019!** Next year, Mrs. Fraizer is excited to offer two additional art courses! In addition, she has made some changes to the Art 8 curriculum that will give students more freedom and choice. Art 8 Exploration Through this course, you will have the freedom to choose from different mediums (materials) for each of your projects. You will develop your artistic skills by choosing th...