Lewisville Middle School PTSA Direct Donation Campaign --
OCTOBER 17-27, 2025
Raise $50 by 12:01AM on October 20th and get a "Cutting Class" Golden Ticket to an exclusive PTSA fun event!
Level 1 - Power-up - $50 Raised - video game themed key-chain or stress ball
Level 2 - Bonus Round - $100 Raised - $5 Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, or Target gift card
Level 3 - High Score - $225 Raised - Gaming LED desk light strip - Entry into raffle for 2 Bowlero passes
Level 4 - Epic Gamer - $350 Raised - $10 game stop or Amazon gift card, portable phone charger, OR gaming mouse pad - Entry into raffle for Airbound tickets
Level 5 - Boss Battle Winner - $450 Raised - Gaming headset OR wireless earbuds
Level 6 - Game Master - $650 Raised - $25 Gamestop OR Visa Gift Card, mini projector, OR bluetooth speaker
Level 7 - Ultimate Champion - $800 Raised - Gaming Chair $20 to Dave & Buster's
Level 8 - Legend Status - $1000+ Raised - $50 Amazon OR Target gift card - Principal for a day experience - Entry into VIP raffle for Carowinds OR Topgolf Tickets.
Scan the QR code to sign-up!
Thank you for your support Lions!
OCTOBER 17-27, 2025
Raise $50 by 12:01AM on October 20th and get a "Cutting Class" Golden Ticket to an exclusive PTSA fun event!
Level 1 - Power-up - $50 Raised - video game themed key-chain or stress ball
Level 2 - Bonus Round - $100 Raised - $5 Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, or Target gift card
Level 3 - High Score - $225 Raised - Gaming LED desk light strip - Entry into raffle for 2 Bowlero passes
Level 4 - Epic Gamer - $350 Raised - $10 game stop or Amazon gift card, portable phone charger, OR gaming mouse pad - Entry into raffle for Airbound tickets
Level 5 - Boss Battle Winner - $450 Raised - Gaming headset OR wireless earbuds
Level 6 - Game Master - $650 Raised - $25 Gamestop OR Visa Gift Card, mini projector, OR bluetooth speaker
Level 7 - Ultimate Champion - $800 Raised - Gaming Chair $20 to Dave & Buster's
Level 8 - Legend Status - $1000+ Raised - $50 Amazon OR Target gift card - Principal for a day experience - Entry into VIP raffle for Carowinds OR Topgolf Tickets.
Scan the QR code to sign-up!
Thank you for your support Lions!

Lewisville Students and Families: Ever wonder if it is an A day or a B day? Check out the attached calendar!
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LMS Student Council Presents... SPIRIT WEEK! š
Get ready, Lions! Spirit Week is coming up, and here are your theme days:
Monday, the 27th: Sports Day ā½ ā Dress in your favorite sports attire (must follow dress code).
Tuesday, the 28th: Blue vs. Green Hall šš ā Show your hallway pride by wearing your hall color!
Wednesday, the 29th: Pajama Day š¤ ā Everyoneās favorite day! Wear your comfiest PJs (and remember, they must be dress code approved).
Thursday, the 30th: Teacher/Student Swap Day š©āš«š ā Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students! Keep it dress code approved.
Friday, the 31st: Holiday Day ššš ā Dress to celebrate your favorite holiday/season, but make sure your outfit follows school dress code.
Get ready, Lions! Spirit Week is coming up, and here are your theme days:
Monday, the 27th: Sports Day ā½ ā Dress in your favorite sports attire (must follow dress code).
Tuesday, the 28th: Blue vs. Green Hall šš ā Show your hallway pride by wearing your hall color!
Wednesday, the 29th: Pajama Day š¤ ā Everyoneās favorite day! Wear your comfiest PJs (and remember, they must be dress code approved).
Thursday, the 30th: Teacher/Student Swap Day š©āš«š ā Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students! Keep it dress code approved.
Friday, the 31st: Holiday Day ššš ā Dress to celebrate your favorite holiday/season, but make sure your outfit follows school dress code.

Calling all vendors -- Showcase your work at the LMS Arts Fest!
December 11th from 4-7 pm at Lewisville Middle School
Do you craft, sew, crochet, knit, paint, or design jewlery?
$10 per vendor table - tables will be provided.
Please sign up by Tuesday, November 25th.
https://bit.ly/ArtLMS25
December 11th from 4-7 pm at Lewisville Middle School
Do you craft, sew, crochet, knit, paint, or design jewlery?
$10 per vendor table - tables will be provided.
Please sign up by Tuesday, November 25th.
https://bit.ly/ArtLMS25

Congratulations to our September Leaders and Changers!
These students were selected by their teachers because they exemplified the traits of a leader or a changer. A leader is someone who can inspire or motivate others. A world changer is someone who uses their talents, skills, and passions to make LMS and its
community a better place.
6th graders: Abigail Bonner, Henry Brown, Kenna Fitzsimmons, Selia Ligons, Adrianys Ramos, & Ava Salop
These students were selected by their teachers because they exemplified the traits of a leader or a changer. A leader is someone who can inspire or motivate others. A world changer is someone who uses their talents, skills, and passions to make LMS and its
community a better place.
6th graders: Abigail Bonner, Henry Brown, Kenna Fitzsimmons, Selia Ligons, Adrianys Ramos, & Ava Salop







Congratulations to our September Leaders and Changers!
These students were selected by their teachers because they exemplified the traits of a leader or a changer. A leader is someone who can inspire or motivate others. A world changer is someone who uses their talents, skills, and passions to make LMS and its
community a better place.
8th graders: Aaliyah Avery Cole, Josslyn Fouty, Easton Henderson, Ayden Neal, & Savannah Siebert
7th graders: Morgan Beckman, Caleb Jones, Clare Gillis, & Calvin Mecham
These students were selected by their teachers because they exemplified the traits of a leader or a changer. A leader is someone who can inspire or motivate others. A world changer is someone who uses their talents, skills, and passions to make LMS and its
community a better place.
8th graders: Aaliyah Avery Cole, Josslyn Fouty, Easton Henderson, Ayden Neal, & Savannah Siebert
7th graders: Morgan Beckman, Caleb Jones, Clare Gillis, & Calvin Mecham









Reminder: NO school for student Monday, Oct 13 OR Tuesday, Oct 14!! See you back on Wednesday, Oct 15. Have a great weekend, Lions!

Check out this amazing wall of LMS spirit! šāØ Funded by a WS Foundation grant, this project was dreamed up by Mrs. LeMay & Mrs. Miller and brought to life by our talented LMS artists last year! #lms



Creative Lions at crochet club this afternoon, working on new projects.


Spooky Writing Contest
Students, the Literary Club challenges you to a writing contest! Who can create the spookiest story or poem? All writing must be original work without the use of AI!
All entries are due by Friday, October 17th.
There is a limit of 500 words.
All participants will receive five ROAR tickets.
Students will begin voting for their favorites on Monday, October 27th.
The winner will be announced on Friday, October 31st, and receive a $25 Target gift card!
Submission Link: http://bit.ly/4mGlpeZ
Students, the Literary Club challenges you to a writing contest! Who can create the spookiest story or poem? All writing must be original work without the use of AI!
All entries are due by Friday, October 17th.
There is a limit of 500 words.
All participants will receive five ROAR tickets.
Students will begin voting for their favorites on Monday, October 27th.
The winner will be announced on Friday, October 31st, and receive a $25 Target gift card!
Submission Link: http://bit.ly/4mGlpeZ

Thank you to Bookmarks and Derrick Barnes for visiting LMS!!
Over 400 6th & 8th graders were able to hear Mr. Barnes speak about his new book, The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze.
Shout out to all our teachers and staff for their help making this event possible. Another shout out to our students who made these amazing posters for Mr. Barnes.
Derrick Barnes visited our school today as part of the 20th annual Bookmarks Book & Author Festival happening tomorrow, September 27th in downtown Winston-Salem. There will be over 50 authors in attendance, including Mr. Barnes. For more information visit: https://bookmarksnc.org/festival








Book / Author events happening in our community!
1. Bookmarks Book Festival - Saturday, September 27 - all day event with around 50 authors! Festival is free! - There will author talks/interviews & book signings by all the authors plus there will be food trucks and vendors.
https://bookmarksnc.org/festival --- Sponsor of our author visit on 9/26 with Derrick Barnes, who will also be at the book festival
2. Rick Riordan (author of Percy Jackson) and Mark Oshiro - Bookmarks Festival Closing Keynote: https://bookmarksnc.org/FestivalClosingKeynote - ticketed event - get a copy of their newest book when you purchase a ticket to the event
3. Forsyth County Public Library Bookmark Design Compeition - entry forms available in the Media Center or the public library - entries due Sat, Oct 4th - https://fcpl.cc/bookmark-contest-eng
4. Alan Gratz Talk with Bookmarks - October 12 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookmarks-jr-presents-alan-gratz-tickets-1602770913949?aff=oddtdtcreator - ticketed event - get a copy of his newest book when you purchase a ticket to the event
5. Jeff Kinney Talk with Bookmarks - October 23 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-partypooper-show-with-jeff-kinney-tickets-1657540812189?aff=oddtdtcreator - ticketed event - get a copy of his newest book when you purchase a ticket to the event
1. Bookmarks Book Festival - Saturday, September 27 - all day event with around 50 authors! Festival is free! - There will author talks/interviews & book signings by all the authors plus there will be food trucks and vendors.
https://bookmarksnc.org/festival --- Sponsor of our author visit on 9/26 with Derrick Barnes, who will also be at the book festival
2. Rick Riordan (author of Percy Jackson) and Mark Oshiro - Bookmarks Festival Closing Keynote: https://bookmarksnc.org/FestivalClosingKeynote - ticketed event - get a copy of their newest book when you purchase a ticket to the event
3. Forsyth County Public Library Bookmark Design Compeition - entry forms available in the Media Center or the public library - entries due Sat, Oct 4th - https://fcpl.cc/bookmark-contest-eng
4. Alan Gratz Talk with Bookmarks - October 12 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookmarks-jr-presents-alan-gratz-tickets-1602770913949?aff=oddtdtcreator - ticketed event - get a copy of his newest book when you purchase a ticket to the event
5. Jeff Kinney Talk with Bookmarks - October 23 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-partypooper-show-with-jeff-kinney-tickets-1657540812189?aff=oddtdtcreator - ticketed event - get a copy of his newest book when you purchase a ticket to the event


Welcome to LMS!
Ms. Stacey - Assistant Principal
Mr. Riddick - 6th grade ELA - Bulldogs Team
Mr. Fulton - Teacher Assistant
Ms. Stacey - Assistant Principal
Mr. Riddick - 6th grade ELA - Bulldogs Team
Mr. Fulton - Teacher Assistant

We have been selected to host an author on 9/26 as part of the annual Bookmarks Book Festival!
Students in 6th and 8th grade will have the opportunity to attend. It requires an OPT-IN form. If you would like a print version, please contact your student's teacher.
The digital forms are linked here:
ENGLISH: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/lvms/forms/author-visit-92625-derrick-barnes-permission-form
SPANISH: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/lvms/forms/espaol-visita-del-autor-derrick-barnes-92625-formulario-de-permison
Students need to have an OPT-IN form returned by Thursday, September 25 to attend.
Students can order a copy of his book at a discounted rate and it will be delivered to the school at this link: https://festival-ais2025.square.site/
Derrick Barnes will sign any book purchased by 9/22.
Friday, September 26, 2025
Presentation: 8:45-9:30A - GYM
Derrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist for his graphic novel Victory. Stand!-Raising My Fist For Justice, which also won the YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award, and a Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers. In 2020, he became the only author to win the Kirkus Prize twice for the New York Times bestseller, I Am Every Good Thing, which also won a Charlotte Huck Award and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor. Derrick is also the creator of the New York Times bestselling companion picture books, The King of Kindergarten and The Queen of Kindergarten. He is a native of Kansas City, MO, but currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his enchanting wife, Dr. Tinka Barnes, and their four sons, the Mighty Barnes Brothers.
Books
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze - National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honoree Derrick Barnes's groundbreaking novel masterfully combines a modern-day allegory with classic-style tall tales to weave a compelling story of Americaās obsession with relegating Black people to labor or entertainment. Spanning the 1800s to today, this exceptional story shows how much has changed over centuries. . . and, at the same time, how little.
This is the 20th annual Bookmarks Festival on 9/27, where they will host over 50 authors: https://bookmarksnc.org/festival
This festival is free to attend!
Students might also be interested to know that Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series) & Mark Oshiro will be at the Closing Event on 9/27! This is a ticketed event, which includes a copy of the newest book in their Nico Di Angelo series: Court of the Dead. For more information: https://bookmarksnc.org/FestivalClosingKeynote
We are so fortunate to have Bookmarks in our community. Without their sponsorship of these authors, we would not be able to provide these opportunities to students.
Students in 6th and 8th grade will have the opportunity to attend. It requires an OPT-IN form. If you would like a print version, please contact your student's teacher.
The digital forms are linked here:
ENGLISH: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/lvms/forms/author-visit-92625-derrick-barnes-permission-form
SPANISH: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/lvms/forms/espaol-visita-del-autor-derrick-barnes-92625-formulario-de-permison
Students need to have an OPT-IN form returned by Thursday, September 25 to attend.
Students can order a copy of his book at a discounted rate and it will be delivered to the school at this link: https://festival-ais2025.square.site/
Derrick Barnes will sign any book purchased by 9/22.
Friday, September 26, 2025
Presentation: 8:45-9:30A - GYM
Derrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist for his graphic novel Victory. Stand!-Raising My Fist For Justice, which also won the YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award, and a Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers. In 2020, he became the only author to win the Kirkus Prize twice for the New York Times bestseller, I Am Every Good Thing, which also won a Charlotte Huck Award and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor. Derrick is also the creator of the New York Times bestselling companion picture books, The King of Kindergarten and The Queen of Kindergarten. He is a native of Kansas City, MO, but currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his enchanting wife, Dr. Tinka Barnes, and their four sons, the Mighty Barnes Brothers.
Books
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze - National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honoree Derrick Barnes's groundbreaking novel masterfully combines a modern-day allegory with classic-style tall tales to weave a compelling story of Americaās obsession with relegating Black people to labor or entertainment. Spanning the 1800s to today, this exceptional story shows how much has changed over centuries. . . and, at the same time, how little.
This is the 20th annual Bookmarks Festival on 9/27, where they will host over 50 authors: https://bookmarksnc.org/festival
This festival is free to attend!
Students might also be interested to know that Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series) & Mark Oshiro will be at the Closing Event on 9/27! This is a ticketed event, which includes a copy of the newest book in their Nico Di Angelo series: Court of the Dead. For more information: https://bookmarksnc.org/FestivalClosingKeynote
We are so fortunate to have Bookmarks in our community. Without their sponsorship of these authors, we would not be able to provide these opportunities to students.



Reminder: NO school for students - Monday, September 15 - Teacher Transition Day

Students & Staff: The Literacy Club wants to publish your work on The Lion's Roar! We are looking for: events around LMS, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art & multimedia. Work must be original and school appropriate. No AI use! Submit online at https://bit.ly/3J4dFVY
or to Mrs. Buckingham (B313)
or to Mrs. Buckingham (B313)

Our first ROAR Store was a huge success yesterday! š¦š Students had a great time shopping with the ROAR tickets theyāve earned by showing Respect, Ownership, Acceptance, and Responsibility.
A big thank you to everyone who donated items for the store, and to our amazing volunteers for helping make it all possible. We couldnāt do it without you! š #LMS #ROAR





Fall picture day is coming soon on August 26th!


8th graders - Interested in helping with the morning announcements? Sign up by filling out the google form! https://forms.gle/6pUeyo2PeDTWjYxK9

We would love your support!!! Thank you for giving to us so we can give to our students! #lms


