Loggers' Run Middle School

What:  Breaking The Silence in Mental Health – Parents ask questions, get answers about mental health and behaviors in schools and homes. Featuring local parents including policy analyst, Paul Gionfriddo, “Raising Tim: Why Policy Matters For Children With Mental Illness”.   Presented by Palm Beach County Action Alliance for Mental Health

Where:  Safe Schools Institute, 1790 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL

When:  Saturday, January 12, 2013,  10:30 – 2:30

Why:  Increased concern over safety and need to understand mental  health …. (results of 2011 survey of youth suicide attempts)

Who:  Parents (of all ages), educators, mental health professionals, youth ages 14 and up. Free Admission -  lunch provided

 Sponsors: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Schmidt Family Foundation, Jacobs Charitable Trust

To RSVP or for more information, contact:  Rita Thrasher, 561-866-1850.

Parents, please click here to view our schools Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP). 

State law requires a Progress Monitoring Plan when a student is functioning below grade level and is not on track for promotion.

Florida KidCare 

Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if the child’s parent(s) are employed. Florida KidCare includes the following four different programs, and eligibility for each is based on age and family income:

- MediKids: uninsured children ages 1 through 4
- Healthy Kids: uninsured children ages 5 through 18.
- Children’s Medical Services Network: uninsured children birth through 18 who have special health care needs or ongoing medical conditions.
- Medicaid: children birth through 18. A child who has other health insurance may still qualify for Medicaid.

For more information or to request an application for Florida KidCare, please contact Mrs. Fell at (561) 883-8021.

 West Boca High along with Spanish River High and Palm Beach Council will be hosting a discussion with Bob Stutman ( was seen on Oprah and  The Today Show) who discusses the world of substance abuse in our society and how you as parent’s  can do about it.  He will be at West Boca High on Tuesday January 15, 2013.

 For more information Please click on link to view flyer.

Parent’s

Loggers’ Run Middle School is in need of volunteers for our SAC.

This is an interactive partnership between school and community to promote and maintain high standards of excellence.

Your voice and opinions are needed!

Please volunteer today!

The SAC dates are as follows:

Monday, August 27, 2012*

Monday, September 24, 2012

Monday, October 22, 2012

Monday, November 26, 2012

Monday, January 28, 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

*(Rescheduled for Tuesday, 9/4/12 due to school closings)

**All meetings will be held in the school’s media center at 5:30 p.m.

THE MISSION OF LOGGERS’ RUN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE AN INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN DEVELOP SKILLS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE 21^ST CENTURY!

As a member of a School Advisory Council (SAC) you and your fellow council members are entrusted with the improvement of your public school. Together, you help your school and its children become more successful. To learn more about how School Advisory Councils’ support and assist schools, please view: 
http://www.palmbeachschools.org/schoolimprovement/SchoolAdvisoryCouncil.asp
You may view Logger’s Run SAC bylaws at:
http://www.palmbeachschools.org/schoolimprovement/Bylaws/documents/Logger

For further information please contact:

Evelyn Temple: evelyn.temple@palmbeachschools.org or Diane Esola: 561-883-8023, diane.esola@palmbeachschools.org

Due to Tropical Storm Sandy

The PTSA fun Friday dress in your costume day has been rescheduled for Tuesday October 30^th.

Science Fair

“DATE CHANGE”

Thursday November 1, 2012

6:30 – 7:30pm

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