Parent and Student Resources

Communication is the key to a successful year. Information can be obtained in a variety of ways. Due to increased postage rates, and our efforts to be eco-conscious, ’Erwin operates under a paperless system for the reporting of grades, student schedules, discipline, and attendance. Therefore, information may only be available via Campus Portal. This guide can assist you in setting up your account. Please make sure you have correct household information (names, phone numbers and email addresses) updated in our Infinite Campus system.

Communication Formats

• Formal semester and year-long grades can be found in Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
• Weekly Online Newsletters (Smore Newsletter) sent to email and posted on our web page.
• Parent-teacher Conferences (2/year-- October and February)
• Contacting the teacher directly through the voice mail or email
• Infinite Campus Parent Portal and Messenger
• LEMS WebPage, Facebook, and Instagram 
• Daily announcements
• Bulletin boards/displays
• Attending meetings of school organizations

School Closures or Early Dismissals

If the school schedule is changed for inclement weather, emergency or other situation, announcements will be made on the following:

• Thompson School District website 
• Thompson School District School Closure Line at 970-613-6788
• Thompson School District Transportation Hotline at 970-613-5192 ●
• Thompson School District Website or Facebook Page
• Listen or watch:
  • KOA (85 AM)
  • KLMO (1060 AM)
  • KCOL (600 AM)
  • KTRR TRI 102 (102.5 FM)
  • KCNC Channel 4
  • KMGH Channel 7
  • KUSA Channel 9

The mission of the Lucile Erwin Middle School Library is to create an inclusive space where students and staff can see themselves in books, lessons, characters, and authors. We strive to enhance competency in multiple literacies while providing free intellectual and physical access to materials in a wide variety of formats. Our library is a place for collaboration, exploration, and lifelong learning.

Library Hours & Access

The library media center is open for student use from 8:40 AM to 4:20 PM.

• Students must have a pass to enter before school starts at 8:20 AM (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and 9:20 AM (Wed). Morning passes are available in the library and must be shown at the front doors for entry.

Checkout & Policies

• Students may check out two books at a time for a two-week period.
• Books may be renewed—stop by the library for more information!
• Students must have their student ID or ID number to check out books. Replacement IDs can be purchased in the library for $3.00.
• Lost or damaged books must be replaced, or a fine will be assessed. Families are responsible for the cost of lost or damaged books.

Digital Library Access

Students can also check out books online through Sora! This app is accessible via ClassLink or the LEMS website (click "Resources" at the top, then "Library," and scroll down). A video tutorial will be provided to help students navigate Sora and explore available books.

Assemblies

In the event that we have a school assembly, your behavior must be courteous and appropriate at all times. The reputation of our school is based on the conduct of its student body at assemblies, when guests are present in our school. Prior to each assembly, student behavior expectations will be reviewed.

Dances

Several dances will be scheduled throughout the year. All students are invited to these dances unless they have been suspended from school (ISS or OSS) during or have excessive tardies (10+ between dances). Please see the tardy policy above. A student must attend school on the day of any dance in order to attend the dance. Proper dance behavior will be reviewed before each dance. We do our best to schedule dances to accommodate as many schedules as possible. However, there are times when dances are scheduled during an athletic event or practice.

At Lucile Erwin Middle School, we believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is an important part of a well-rounded education. Engaging in sports, clubs, and other activities helps students develop teamwork, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Whether competing on the field, performing on stage, or collaborating in a club, there are many opportunities for students to get involved and grow beyond the classroom. Below are the key contacts for our athletics and activities programs, as well as information on eligibility and participation.

Athletic Director: Tim Bren Athletics
Bookkeeper: Amelia Barnes

We offer the following sports:

• Fall: Cross Country, Volleyball, and Swimming/Diving
• Winter: Basketball and  Wrestling
• Spring: Track

All students who try out for a sport will make either the varsity or an intramural team for the above sports. All students participating in any school sport must pass an annual physical, have insurance, pay sports fees, and sign appropriate paperwork prior to trying out for teams.

Eligibility

Athletics in middle school is the start to understanding that academics come first followed by athletics. Together they are powerful for the student/athlete’s growth. We want to encourage every athlete to work hard in both academics and athletics.

The Athletic Director (AD) at LEMS school will pull grades every Monday. Eligibility is Tuesday to Monday. If an athlete is ineligible, they will be unable to participate from Tuesday until the following Monday when new eligibility begins. The AD will talk with the coach and athlete to explain what classes are causing the athlete to be ineligible. They will help work on a plan to progress the athlete on a path to understanding and working harder to improve the Standards Based Scoring (SBS) and letter grades to regain eligibility.

Two (2) substandard courses make an athlete ineligible.The AD and teacher will discuss all SBS scores that are 1.5 or lower and look at the trends with the habits/work ethic of the athlete as well. If a student is enrolled in a class with traditional grades (ie. a high school math class), then anything below 60% is substandard. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our AD for assistance in understanding this process.

Activities

Other activities for student involvement may include: Mesa, Fuel UP to Play 60, Drama, Honor Choir, Jazz Band, Math Club, Yearbook, LUC Club, Tutoring, Knitting, Greenhouse, Card Club/Game Club, Student Council, NJHS, Honor Orchestra, Honor Choir, Advanced Chamber Strings, Give Next, and WEB.

The sponsor is responsible for the conduct and citizenship of the members of the group when involved in an official function. In addition, if there are specific scholastic or citizenship requirements for membership in the group, it is the responsibility of the sponsor to hold students accountable.

Listen to morning announcements to hear when your club or activity might meet! Research shows that when students are involved in extracurricular activities, they do better academically:) We are confident we can find a place for each student to feel like they belong.

An updated version of the LEMS school supply list can be found on TeacherLists, or you can check out the list below for a general idea of what students will need. Having the right supplies helps students stay organized and ready for success throughout the school year! Please do not purchase locker organizers, as they often cause lockers to jam.

• 2 packages of #2 pencils
• Ruler
• Pencil bag or pouch
• 1 package loose-leaf paper
• 3 boxes tissues
• 1 set highlighters
• 1 package graph paper
• 1 package glue sticks
• 4 composition notebooks
• 7 pocket folders
• 1 box colored pencils
• 1 box colored markers
• 1 box/package blue or black pens
• 2 packages of 5 tab dividers
• 1- 1” 3-ring binder
• 1- 2” 3-ring binder
• 1 pair wired headphones (simple earbuds will do, no airpods or large headphones)

Optional items that are useful:

• Standard backpack
• Water bottle
• Light jacket or sweatshirt (our AC can be chilly)

Lockers measure 34”tall, 10’ wide, and 10.5”deep