School Day - Lionville Middle School

2022 Winter Weather Plan

For the 2022-23 school year, we will approach our winter weather season with a priority on in-person learning.

If schools are closed due to inclement weather, we will first utilize available, approved snow make-up days identified on our academic calendar.
- Snow Make-Up Days: Feb. 17, April 5, April 6, and June 9
If all snow make-up days have been used or have passed, we will then consider the use of Flexible Instructional Days (FID).

We will communicate any inclement weather impacts promptly via email, phone call, our website and the media. Should you have any questions specific to your child, please contact your child’s teacher for additional information.

Bell Schedules

Regular School Day Bell Schedule
7:40 AM - 2:40 PM

Two-Hour Early Dismissal
7:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Two-Hour Delayed Opening
(usually weather related)
9:40 AM - 2:40 PM

LMS Daily Schedule

Homeroom: 7:40 - 7:48

Period 1: 7:50 - 8:37
Period 2: 8:39 - 9:26
Period 3: 9:28 - 10:15
Period 4: 10:17 - 11:04

Lunch 1

Period 5: 11:06 – 11:36 (L)
Period 6/7: 11:36 – 12:23
Period 8/9: 12:25– 1:12

Lunch 2

Period 5/6: 11:06 – 11:53
Period 7: 11:55 – 12:25 (L)
Period 8/9: 12:25 – 1:12

Lunch 3

Period 5/6: 11:06 – 11:53
Period 7/8: 11:55 – 12:42
Period 9: 12:44 – 1:14(L)

Period 10: 1:14 – 2:01
Advisory/Organize: 2:03 – 2:36

2-Hour Early Dismissal
2-Hour Delayed Opening

2-Hour Early Dismissal

12:36 Early Dismissal

Homeroom: 7:40 - 7:48

Period 1: 7:50 - 8:23
Period 2: 8:25 - 8:58
Period 3: 9:00 - 9:33
Period 4: 9:35 - 10:08

Lunch 1

Period 5: 10:10 – 10:40 (L)
Period 6/7: 10:40 – 11:13
Period 8/9: 11:15– 11:48

Lunch 2

Period 5/6: 10:10 – 10:43
Period 7: 10:45 – 11:15 (L)
Period 8/9: 11:15-11:48

Lunch 3

Period 5/6: 10:10 – 10:43
Period 7/8: 10:45 – 11:18
Period 9: 11:20 – 11:50(L)

Period 10: 11:50 – 12:23
Advisory/Organize: 12:25 – 12:36

2-Hour Delayed Opening

9:40 Delayed Opening

Homeroom: 9:40 - 9:48

Period 1: 9:50 - 10:23
Period 2: 10:25 - 10:58
Period 3: 11:00 - 11:33

Lunch 1

Period 5: 11:35 – 12:05 (L)
Period 6/7: 12:05 – 12:38
Period 8/9: 12:40– 1:13

Lunch 2

Period 5/6: 11:35 – 12:08
Period 7: 12:10 – 12:40 (L)
Period 8/9: 12:40-1:13

Lunch 3

Period 5/6: 11:35 – 12:08
Period 7/8: 12:10 – 12:43
Period 9: 12:45 – 1:15(L)

Period 4: 1:15 - 1:48
Period 10: 1:50 – 2:24
Advisory/Organize: 2:26 – 2:36

In This Section

Attendance

Email absence excuse notes to:
LM_Attendance@dasd.org

Please include student name, teacher, dates of absence and reason.

Early Dismissal Form Board Policy 204 Attendance

Student Drop-off

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENT MORNING DROP OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK UP

Dear LMS Families,
As you can imagine, the practice of dropping off and picking up students at a school with only one way in and one way out can be quite challenging. Keeping in mind the safety of the children is what is most important, we feel the need to review this process. If you plan to ever drive your child to or from school, please review this simple plan with them. It is our belief that, with your cooperation, we can expedite the process while also maintaining the safe environment that is necessary for us.

In my opinion, the absolute best way for your child to arrive to school safely and on time is to use the district-sponsored bus transportation being provided to families. Even though many of our children feel as though they have grown “too old” to be riding the bus, I can tell you first hand that we have kids from across the district in grades K-12 riding each day.

However, I am aware that sometimes situations arise that prevent a child from taking the regular bus to or from school. It is with that in mind that we have created a STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP ZONE for your use as needed. The district has even extended the sidewalk in the rear parking lot to help facilitate this process and provide a safe place for students to walk. This area can be found at the lower portion of the rear parking lot. Please follow the steps below when using this process.

1. Enter the front driveway and make a right.
2. Stay to the right as you proceed around the building and enter the rear parking lot.
3. As you enter the rear lot, keep to the outside and begin to circle the area heading toward the drop off zone.
4. DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP YOUR CHILD UNTIL YOU REACH THE POINT IN THE LOWER LOT WHERE THE SIDEWALK BEGINS. This step is very important as students frequently walk across traffic creating dangerous conditions for themselves and drivers.
5. Students should follow the sidewalk making sure to cross the bus loop using the crosswalk.
6. Drivers should continue circling the lot. When you reach the stop sign by the bus loop, please yield to oncoming buses.
7. The main entrance is ONLY for students with crutches or other medical issues.

Please be advised that all students arriving after 7:40 in the morning who do not use district transportation will be marked unexcused late for that day. No exceptions can be made for “long drop off line” or “traffic” heading into school.

Sincerely,
LMS Administrators

Student Pick-up

We will do our best to make this process fast and smooth.

Students are dismissed in 2 waves 2:36 and 2:46 dismissals. Please check with your student which wave they are in.

Parents will enter LMS, turn right, and proceed to the back parking lot. Line up single file on the outer rim of the lot. Students will be dismissed per wave and wait at the designated dismissal spot. Stay in the line until you reach the front of the pickup section. Your child WILL NOT be allowed to cross the parking area to load into your car until you reach the loading area. Once you have reached the loading area and have your child securely in your car you may leave the lot. Do not pull out of the line in order to speed up your personal departure.

If you must pickup your student before the designated wave dismissal you must come in to the main office and complete an Early Dismissal form. No emails are accepted for Early Dismissals. Only a signed note will be accepted. The note can be sent in the morning with your child to present to the office or you can complete one on your arrival.

Educational & Family Trips

Persons in parental relation may request that their child be excused from school attendance to participate in an educational trip not sponsored by the school district. Since regular class attendance is a critical component of a student’s education program, the educational benefits of the trip should outweigh the negative impact of the disruption of the student’s educational program.

Board Policy 204-AG-10 Absence for Non-school sponsored Educational Trips

204-AG-11 Educational and/or Family Request Form