Commitment to Excellence
If you are a first year parent and student, welcome to the best middle school in the
Houston
Independent
School District
! If you are a returning student or parent, welcome back. You know
Lanier
Middle School
is a special place!
The 2008-2009 academic year promises to be one of the best Lanier has ever had for several reasons. Our new principal, William (Bill) Shell, is committed to developing the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (“MYP”). Lanier is the only HISD middle school with the MYP designation. MYP is designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in our ever-changing world. Mr. Shell has also stated he and his staff are committed and working hard to raise the school to “Exemplary” status. The PTO‘s Commitment to Excellence Campaign will work to ensure Lanier Middle School has the financial resources needed to meet these goals.
The Commitment To Excellence Campaign is Lanier’s major fundraiser; it is a request for capital underwriting. All money raised goes to programs and purchases that directly benefit the Lanier students, faculty, and staff to help Lanier go above and beyond the basics budgeted by HISD for our children’s education. The areas to benefit this year are:
§ Additional technology updates
§ Improvement of parent communication – Communication between parent and teacher is critical to student success. This year we will further develop email and web communication, and use funds to increase the ability of all our parents to participate in school activities.
§ Curriculum support, enrichment and supplies to enhance the classroom – We provide teachers with special and/or additional training and teaching materials
§ Athletic field renovations - The athletic field is in poor shape, badly in need of renovation. The PTO is partnering with the Lanier Middle School Foundation to raise the remaining funds to make improvements including installation of a walking/ jogging trail, drainage, a scoreboard, and a sprinkler system. Improvements to our green space will enhance Lanier students’ physical, social and emotional health and intelligence—key aspects of development leading to complete and healthy lives.
We ask that you please consider a donation to the 2008-2009 Commitment to Excellence Campaign. This year, Encore Bank has agreed to be our campaign kickoff sponsor with a donation of $2,500. The Lanier Middle School PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization; so your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. You can make your donation on the “Paws and Purchase” form found either at the Back to School Celebration or in your student’s First Day Packet, or by downloading a form from www.lanierpto.org. Also, please check the Matching Funds list to determine if your company has a matching policy.
On behalf of our children, and Lanier’s faculty and administrators, we thank you for your past and future support to
Lanier
Middle School
through the PTO’s Commitment to Excellence campaign!
Sincerely,
Brenda Koch Serena Folkerts
CTE Campaign Co-Chair CTE Campaign Co-Chair
Commitment to Excellence Campaign
Purple Pup Giving Levels and Benefits
ö Recognition in the Purple Page newsletter
ö Purple Pup Car Decal
Jack Russell Terrier Pup $100
ö Recognition on the LMS PTO Website
ö Recognition in the Purple Page newsletter
ö Purple Pup Car Decal
Labrador Retriever Pup $250
ö **Recognition in the LMS student directory
ö Recognition on the LMS PTO Website
ö Recognition in the Purple Page newsletter
ö Purple Pup Car Decal
Greyhound Pup $50
ö *An invitation for two to attend the Principal’s Cocktail Reception – Jan. 2009
ö **Recognition in the LMS student directory
ö Recognition on the LMS PTO Website
ö Recognition in the Purple Page newsletter
ö Purple Pup Car Decal
Australian Ridgeback Pup $1,000+
ö *An invitation for two to attend the Principal’s Cocktail Reception – Jan. 2009
ö **Recognition in the LMS student directory
ö Recognition on the LMS PTO Website
ö Recognition in the Purple Page newsletter
ö Purple Pup Car Decal
* (Donation must be received by December 1, 2008 to be invited to the reception).
** (Donation must be received by directory printing cutoff date).
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