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LMS UPDATE November 2012 !
November 2012
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Lebanon Middle School staff and administration are looking forward to Parent Teacher
Conferences on November 12, and 13, 2012. We want this opportunity to thank you for
your continued commitment to working with us! I encourage and welcome all parents to
take advantage of this time we are providing to work together. Together we can make
tremendous progress toward our common goal of offering educational excellence to every
student.
To provide more opportunities for you to attend our Parent -Teacher conferences, Lebanon
School District will not have school on November 12 th and 13 th . Please, if you have not
already scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher please contact my office and we will
be happy to arrange a time that is convenient for you.
I wish to commend the middle school staff for their dedication and daily efforts to unlock the
potential in every student. We are working hard to close the achievement gap and we want
to talk to you about your child’s academic progress.
We hope to see you at our November conferences. If you ever have a question or problem,
please feel free to call me at 717-273-9391, ext. 2510 to talk about any concerns you may
have or to schedule an appointment. If you feel more comfortable with e-mail, you can send
a message to me at: mgarrett-giovino@lebanon.k12.pa.us
Sincerely,
Mary E. Garrett-Giovino
Lebanon Middle School Principal
Mark your Calendar! November 2012
7 – Family Night Out, 5:30PM LMS Café
8 – End of MP1
9 – LMS Team Success Day!
12 – Parent-­‐Teacher Conferences 1-­‐8 PM
No school for students
13 – Parent-­‐Teacher Conferences 7:45 – 3:05PM
No school for students
21 – Early Dismissal 11:30 AM
22 – Thanksgiving Break, no school
23 – Thanksgiving Break, no school
Happy Thanksgiving!
LMS Update November 2012

LMS ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE!!
STEP UP AND GIVE!
It’s time to step up and give a helping hand to
those around us in our community who are in
need. A FOOD DRIVE will be held starting
November 5 th and ending on November 19 th .
All donations will be given to the Lebanon
Rescue Mission. Please bring in/send in
UNEXPIRED cans of food. The homeroom
with the most donations will receive a reward!
Many thanks to Student Council for helping to
make this a HUGE success!!!
WEATHER MAKE-UP DATES
Changes to School Calendar due to School
closings on October 29 th and October 30 th
Students will report to school on the
following dates:
- Monday, January 21
- Monday, February 18
- 1st marking period is extended to
November 8
- Report Cards will be distributed on
November 12 th – 14 th
- 2nd marking period is extended to
January 23
- Parent/Teacher conference dates will
remain November 12 th and 13 th
Lebanon Middle School
2012/2013 Yearbook Presale!
Reserve your copy of the
yearbook today!
Lebanon Middle School
350 N. 8 th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
Guarantee your copy of the LMS
2012/2013 Yearbook by reserving a copy
today at the presale price of $13.00! The
yearbook will have 28 pages of brilliant
color photos featuring our students and
various events throughout the year. The
deadline for the $13.00 presale is December
14, 2012. After that the price will go up. We
expect delivery of the books during the first
week of school next year. 8th graders, do
not worry! We will make sure your book
gets to the high school next year! See your
homeroom teacher for forms.
Administrative Team
Mrs. Mary E. Garrett-Giovino………………..Principal
Mr. Pedro Cruz…………...…..….... Assistant Principal
Mr. Corey Wenger…………….……Assistant Principal
Mr. Harold Getz………….................….Safety Director
LMS Update November 2012
We’re on the web! Visit us at:
www.lebanon.k12.pa.us

21 ST CENTURY NEWS!
21st Century held their annual Lights On!
event at LMS on Thursday, October 18th!
Lights On! events are put on in order to raise
awareness and show the importance of after
school programs so we can retain funding
from year to year. Our Lights On! was a huge
success; we had over 200 students present
from both LMS and LHS, as well as other
community members! AND we had over 50
family members come out too! We had lots of
fun games with prizes, face painting,
Domino’s pizza, and another outdoor movie-
The Lorax! Despite the chill and a little
drizzle, it was an awesome night out! Mark
your calendars for next year because it’s sure
to be EVEN MORE FANTASTIC! :-)
21st Century would like to thank all of the
people who helped make it possible this year,
you rock!
LEBANON MACARONI KID
Lebanon Macaroni Kid has some exciting
giveaways coming up in the next few weeks,
including tickets for Phineas and Ferb, Disney
on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters and more.
Subscribe for free to their email newsletter of
great kid-friendly local events, so that you
don't miss out!
Go to www.lebanon.macaronikid.com
.
LMS WELCOMES MATH TEACHER,
MR. TOOMEY
Mr. Toomey is one of the new teachers at
LMS. He currently teaches Pre-Algebra with
seventh graders on Team 6. Prior to teaching
at Lebanon Middle School, Mr. Toomey was a
fourth grade teacher in Virginia for three years.
In addition, he also taught a seventh grade
special education class. His inspiration to
become a teacher came from his father. Mr.
Toomey's father taught high school students
for 35 years, and he is delighted to be
following in his father's footsteps. Outside of
school, you can catch Mr. Toomey coaching
and playing sports, such as bowling and
golfing. His favorite television show is "The
Leverage" while he enjoys repeatedly
watching the movie, "Shawshenk
Redemption". Mr. Toomey also enjoys reading
in his spare time. His favorite book is "When
the Game was Just a Game" by Dave Holland.
One quality to admire about Mr. Toomey is
that he has a lot of patience. On a proud note,
he recently became a godfather in October and
is engaged to be married
in the year 2013. Please stop by Mod 4B to
welcome Mr. Toomey to LMS!
By: Katie Bartal, 8 th grade
LMS Update November 2012

STUDENT COUNCIL MONTHLY UPDATE
Students Council members gathered for their first meeting on October 25 th .
LMS 2012-2013 STUDENT COUNCIL
In late September, Mr. Dermes and Mrs. Richards selected students to represent the student body for
the 2012-2013 school year. Students were asked to complete applications to become part of LMS
Student Council. Mr. Dermes and Mrs. Richards selected thirty superior students, portraying
leadership qualities in the school and community.
Every Thursday morning these students meet to discuss upcoming school events and important
issues at LMS. The most recent discussions have been regarding the box-top fundraiser and
upcoming events, including, the food can drive and the winter dance. Do you have an issue or
suggestion you would like to address? Stop a student council representative to have your voice
heard!
Front Row: Madison Hartman,
Carly Davis, Taileen Zechman,
Bryanna Morris
Back Row: Estrella Segura,
Anna Rodkey, Shirley
Schauer, Blaine Wike, Paul
Heagy
LMS Student Council Cabinet
8th Grade: Blaine Wike (President), Paul Heagy (Vice President), Madison Hartman (Secretary),
Shirley Schauer (Treasurer)
7th Grade: Christopher Heidebrecht (President), Madison Warner (Vice President), Estrella Segura
(Secretary), Anna Rodkey (Treasurer)
6th Grade: Carly Davis (President), Hilary Escobar (Vice President), Bryanna Morris (Secretary),
Taileen Zechman (Treasurer)
LMS Update November 2012

CITY OF LEBANON’S ELM STREET PROGRAM
If you live between North 12 th and North 7 th Street and Maple Street and the railroad tracks, you are
part of the City of Lebanon’s Elm Street Program also known as the “North Side Neighborhood”.
Please join us at the upcoming neighborhood events:
November 4 th – Neighborhood Clean-up - We will meet at the mini-park on the corner of North 9 th
and Mifflin Streets at 2:00 p.m. We will provide gloves and bags. Please come and help to clean
your neighborhood.
November 17 th – Fall Festival at El Faro Church - The church is located on the corner of North 10 th
and Church Streets. The event will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and there will be games, prizes
and snacks. There will also be 5 turkeys and all the fixings given away at the event.
December 6 th – Annual Neighborhood Tree Lighting and Decorating - The event will be at the minipark
on the corner of North 9 th and Mifflin Streets and will begin at 6:00 p.m. There will be hot
chocolate, music and a visit from Santa.
December 13 th – Neighborhood Holiday Party and Caroling - The party will be held at the
Pathfinder Building located at 410 North 9 th Street and the event will start at 6:00 p.m. There will
be crafts, a movie, food and a visit from Santa. At 7:00 p.m. we will go caroling throughout the
neighborhood.
If you have any questions and/or would like more information, please contact Cornell Wilson - Elm
Street Manager at 717-389-0245 or at cwilson@lebanonpa.org.
BLUE HAND GROUP APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS
Please congratulate the following students for writing effective assays in order to become a member
of the Blue Hand group and for wanting to stand up to bullying!
6 th grade
Tatiana Albino-Santiago
Abbygail Kay Anderson
Mikayla Bowman
Jaselin Castro-Cruz
Annabelle Deufel
Ismar Franqui Segarra
Adriana Marie Garcia
Rachel Hocker
Desitiny Hower
Rehgan Hupp
Jada Jones
Lixcey Matos
Natalia Melendez-Rodriguez
Isabella Molina
Zulymarie Olaizola Perez
Yeika Pizarro-Rodriguez
Gianna Rivera
Francisco Rodriguez
Bryce Spangler
Daniel Spatz
Elija Smith
7 th grade
Esraa Abdelaleem
Brandon Beatty
Dawlton Smith
Caelyn Winterstein
LMS Update November 2012
8 th grade
Mikela Acosta
Kalysta Bush
Jackelyn Marie Checo Mercado
Nick Cintron
Yasly Duran Cabrera
Joanne Jamison
Letnad Jimenez
Ashley Lopez
Matthew Negron
Jessica Reeves
Kristina Rittle
Leslie Santana
Stefanie Twaddle
Sharlyn Yambo

Nurse’s Corner
Important Safety Alert - Magnetic Fake Piercings
Medical professionals are warning about an increase in serious injuries to children and teens from
BB-sized magnetic balls. They are sold in sets originally marketed as an adult stress release toy.
Teens and younger children have swallowed the silvery magnets while trying to make it look as
though they had tongue or lip piercings, or while attempting to separate the pieces with their teeth
or place them on their braces. Very young children who find loose magnets run the risk of
swallowing or choking on them. If more than one piece is swallowed the powerful magnetic balls
may cause severe intestinal damage.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these safety tips:
- Regularly check toys and play areas, including carpeting, for dislodged or lost magnets.
- Warn teens to avoid placing the tiny magnetic balls near their faces, such as to mimic piercings.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you think a child has swallowed a magnet (and don’t
assume it will pass normally). Symptoms include abdominal pains, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea, all of which can be mistaken for other illnesses.
Reminders
Sixth grade physicals are now due.
Seventh grade dental choice forms are now due.
FIT TIP OF MONTH – NOVEMBER
Three surprise foods that keep your cholesterol and blood sugar in check:
1. Avocados - lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and increase your HDL...limit
servings to 2 tablespoons a day. Avocados are also rich in soluble fiber, which help keep
blood sugar levels steady.
2. Pistachios - Eaten in moderation (one serving - 50 nuts) they will boost your heart health
three ways- Reduce LDL, improve HDL and raise blood sugar antioxidant levels. Pistachios
can help prevent post meal blood sugar spikes.
3. Peanut Butter - All natural peanut butter is a great choice for cholesterol watchers: lowers
LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol. Pistachio’s also help keep blood
sugar stable after eating.
NOVEMBER SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH – SEAT BELT SAFETY (FLYING ELEPHANT)
While you are traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, make sure everyone from infants to
grandparents are properly restrained. In a 30 mile per hour crash, an unrestrained adult is thrown with
a force of 3½tons – about the weight of an elephant. Click It or Ticket and avoid taking a flying
elephant along for the ride. Learn more about Pennsylvania’s seat belt laws at www.JustDrivePA.com
LMS Update November 2012

Mathema;cs
During the month of September, teachers spent several weeks establishing rouXnes and
expectaXons for classes. Our math 4-­‐sight scores were relaXvely low as usual for the first
assessment. So the teachers of Powermath and core-­‐math classes are going to be
proacXve in reinforcing basics by modeling more esXmaXon to determine “reasonable
answers” as well as modeling how to connect content from school with their everyday life.
(For example, teaching students to connect decimal operaXons with money operaXons.)
The environment in our building this year is very posiXve with students recognizing that we
are not where we need to be, and that it will take hard work and dedicaXon to improving
their math skills. With that being said, we are asking that parents also help out with
making the math connecXons from school to home. We are looking forward to the
students conXnuing to work hard and reach our goals!
Communica;on Arts
LMS CommunicaXon Arts classes are well under way in advancing wriXng and literacy skills.
Sixth grade classes are wrapping up their ficXon unit with a compare/contrast wriXng piece
using the Literacy Design CollaboraXve format. Seventh graders are focusing on
propaganda techniques and the influence of persuasion in adverXsements, while also
implemenXng these techniques in their own wriXng pieces.
Eighth grade classes are
conXnuing their ficXon unit with a focus on authors such as O. Henry and Edgar Allan Poe
and will finish this unit with a persuasive wriXng piece using the LDC module format. We
look forward to parent-­‐teacher conferences to discuss your child’s CommunicaXon Arts
progress!
Social Studies
It is shocking to think we are one-­‐quarter of the way through the school year! The Social
Studies department is conXnuing their voyage through Xme and along the way creaXng
some incredible projects and essays. 6th grade students are making their way through
Ancient Egypt while the 7th graders are beginning the French and Indian War. The 8th
graders are discussing the IndustrializaXon period in American history. Does all of this
sound like fun or what?

Science
LMS 2nd Annual Science Fair January 22-­‐23, 2013. Register today!
Middle School Science students put your knowledge on display! Join the Science Fair.
Perform an experiment, have fun, learn something new and win prizes!
See Mrs. Daddario or Mr. Bardo for more informaXon.
Students already registered, don't forget to get your paperwork approved.
Some select Science students will be ajending the 28th Annual Brossman Science Lecture
at Millersville University in November, do stay tuned for the thrills of their adventure!
ESL
Sharlyn Yambo is our ESL student of the month. She is an 8 th grade student in
intermediate ESL and this is her first year at LMS. Sharlyn previously ajended school in
Newark, NJ and Puerto Rico. She is an excepXonal student who plans on ajending college
to study forensic science aler graduaXng from high school.
Special Educa;on
Do you need extra assistance with homework? If so, stop by the LS Homework Center!
Learning Support Homework Center is open to all Learning Support students in 6th
through 8th grade. LS Homework Center is held Monday and Wednesday (2:40-­‐3:30) and
Friday (2:40-­‐3:15). Stop by room 216 aler school for extra help and assistance.
QuesXons? Talk to Mrs. Richards or your case manager!
Physical Educa;on
Physical EducaXon students in 6th and 7th grade have been parXcipaXng in the following
fall sports: flag football, soccer, field hockey and tennis. The students hope to conXnue
going outside as long as possible, please remember that students may wear sweatpants
and/or a sweatshirt over top of your physical educaXon clothing, which includes a t-­‐shirt
and shorts. Students must change into their physical educaXon clothing in the locker
rooms provided. 8th grade students have completed their health classes on relaXonships
and will need their gym clothing for Gym in order to parXcipate in fall sports acXviXes.

Art
The Lebanon Middle School Art Department started off the school year with projects
that focused on the elements and principles of art. Miss Kerwin’s students used the
elements and principles to represent their hobbies in a variety of ways. The 6 th
graders illustrated their first names, the 7 th graders created radial designs, and the 8 th
graders drew illuminated lejers. Mrs. Templin’s 6 th graders created circular designs,
the 7 th graders drew their hands and incorporated designs and the 8 th grade students
made observaXonal drawings of potato chip bags and snack wrappers. It’s been a
great start to the school year!
-­‐Miss Kerwin and Mrs. Templin

Team 1
Our student of the month for October is Kierra Diaz. Kierra is being recognized because she
stays on task, completes her assignments, and is always ready to lend a helping hand to her
fellow students. FantasXc job Kierra!
In math class, students will become familiar with both posiXve and negaXve integers learning
to add, subtract, mulXply and divide them. Parents/Guardians, please conXnue to expect
homework every Monday through Thursday. In social studies, the students are learning
about the great civilizaXons of the past. We will be focusing on Egypt for the next two to
three weeks.
Team 2
Team 2 would like to recognize Jeleniel Lorenzo Hernandez as the male student of the
month. Jeleniel conXnues to make a great impression on his teachers by going above and
beyond expectaXons in class. He is a criXcal thinker who strives to do his best work. Jeleniel
is an asset to our team because he is respecrul and works well with others.
Ismar Franqui Segarra is the female student of the month for team 2. Ismar shows excellent
behavior in the hallways and classroom at all Xmes. She is inquisiXve and always asks
thoughrul quesXons to promote discussion in class. Ismar is a well-­‐rounded student who
parXcipates in several acXviXes at school, such as chorus and orchestra. Great job Team 2
students!
Team 3
Team 3 would like to recognize Natalia Melendez-­‐Rodriguez and Joseph Persaud as students
of the month. These role models are being recognized for their hard work and showing
dedicaXon in school. Natalia’s favorite part of school is Reading Edge and music. She
parXcipates in the yearbook commijee, orchestra, and chorus. When Natalia is not in school
she enjoys to play outside, read, and help her siblings complete homework. The one thing she
would like people to know about her is she is from Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Joseph’s favorite subject in school is science. Joseph enjoys playing handball and even
parXcipates in handball tournaments. If he could travel anywhere, he would want to travel to
Florida and visit Disney World.

Team 3 (con;nued)
Team 3 social studies students recently completed Stone Age Projects. Projects included
Stone Age tools, jewelry and dioramas. I want to thank all the students and parents for their
parXcipaXon in this project. CongratulaXons to Carly Davis for the most creaXve use of
materials in compleXng a bow and arrow. Outstanding projects were also completed by
Jacob Marderness, Violet Campbell and Marc Roman. KUDDOS to all students for their
parXcipaXon in this project.
Team 4
Team 4’s outstanding students for the month of November are Devin Turner and Alicia
Gingrich. Devin is a criXcal thinker and hard worker. He acXvely parXcipates in class and is a
model student and ciXzen at LMS. Devin is also a parXcipant of 21st century.
Alicia Gingrich is a model ciXzen, always helping peers and is kind to all. She has a good work
ethic and produces work she and her teachers are proud of each day! Great job Team 4
students of the month!
Team 5
Madison LucioZ is Team 5’s Star Student for November. She posses outstanding academic
abiliXes and posiXve peer relaXons among her classmates. Madison was also a member of the
undefeated girls volleyball team this fall. Her ability to work well in groups, and parXcipate in
daily lessons makes it a pleasure to have her in classes. CongratulaXons Madison for a job well
done to start off this school year. We are lucky to have you as a leader and academic role
model on team 5.
Team 6
Team 6 would like to congratulate Jacynda Shuey as student of the month! Jacynda is an
outstanding student and leader in the classroom. Jacynda is a member of the Junior High
Field Hockey team. She is friendly to all her peers and teachers and is always willing to help
others.
Team 6 would also like to congratulate Joshua Kauffman as student of the month! Josh is a
conscienXous student and is a tremendous asset to Team 6. Josh is involved in football,
basketball and baseball. When he is not playing sports, he likes to fish, skateboard and bike.
Josh is not only an outstanding student, but he is always willing to help others.

Team 7
Team 7 teachers would like to congratulate, Aaron Woodhouse, for receiving the honors
of student of the month. Aaron is new to the school this year and is showing constant
respect by following the two school rules. He is constantly parXcipaXng in class and
leading discussions with his peers. He is an outstanding role model for Team 7 and his
teachers are thrilled to have the opportunity to have Aaron in their classes. In the first
marking period, Aaron achieved Superior Honor roll, earning A’s in all of his classes. His
favorite subject in school is science. He loves science so much that in his spare Xme he
enjoys doing science experiments and invenXng objects. Aaron’s other hobbies include:
drawing, and reading. He is a member of the Junior High Football team and plays
baseball in the spring. An interesXng fact about Aaron is that he likes to make a joke out
of anything. CongratulaXons Aaron!
Team 8
Wilfredo Rohena is Team 8’s male student of the month. Wilfredo is a very dedicated
student who is always working to make himself bejer. Not only is he working to improve
his own studies, but he has taken a leadership role in making suggesXons in an ajempt
to enhance the classroom climate to help his fellow students. Wilfredo’s favorite subject
is math, where he excels and has a great interest in joining the track team this spring. His
three dogs are very proud of him for achieving this honor.
Team 8 would also like to recognize Kirstyn Messner as our female representaXve of the
month. Kirstyn shines on our team as a student who is friendly and courteous to all of
her peers, as well as a leader in the classroom. She demonstrates her leadership not
only by parXcipaXng, but asking quesXons in class, which her teachers greatly
appreciate! Kirstyn is a member of the LMS Fall and Winter Cheerleading squads where
she excels greatly. Congrats to Kirstyn!