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Ordering a Yearbook Ad
For information on ordering a Yearbook ad, click here.
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Order Lanier Yearbook 2016
Order it from this site https://goo.gl/T2vJXZ
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Bus Tracking Portal Instructions
You can now track your child’s bus! The Silver Lining Parent Portal provides a means for parents or legal
guardians to view the actual pick up (morning) and drop off (afternoon) of their student(s).
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Safety First (Drop-Off/Pick-Up/Parking)
The safety of our students is very important to Lanier Middle School.
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Lanier Uniform and Gear Store Hours
Lanier Uniform and Gear Store Hours
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Pup Camp 2017
Welcome to Lanier! We are so excited for you to join our family. We would like to invite your child to attend
our new student orientation.
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Federal Report Card Notification Letter 2015-2016
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Lanier Open Carry Law Letter
I am writing about the recent change in Texas law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016, regarding carrying
firearms in open view in some locations. I would like to reassure you that HISD has never allowed handguns
or other prohibited weapons to be carried into any of our schools or educational facilities.
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Welcome To Lanier
Thank you for your interest in Lanier Middle School and welcome to our website. Whether
you are a member of our school community or exploring Lanier for the first time, we hope
that you find our website informative, enjoyable, and easy to use. We also hope our website
conveys the essence of the wonderful learning environment fostered by our dedicated
teachers and talented students. Read more.
Felicia Adams, Principal
Attendance Matters
Absences
Daily attendance is mandatory by The State of Texas. Lanier is required to follow the following responsibilities
regarding truancy. As a reminder absences before or after a holiday are not excused without proper illness
documentation.
• Students who have 3 absences in a 30 day period will be required to attend a 4-hour Saturday detention to
make up the instructional time lost.
• High School Credit classes will not be awarded credit for absences in excess of 10%.
• Vanguard magnet transfers may not be renewed the following year due to excessive absences.
• 3 or more unexcused absences or partial absences within a 4 week period
o Mandatory parent/administrator meeting
o Truancy prevention measures applied
 Behavior contract
 Court
• 10 or more unexcused absences or partial absences within a 6 month period
 Court within 45 days
Tardies
All students arrive after 8:00 am must enter through the front of the building. Students arriving after 8:00 am
will be required to sign in. Repeated tardies may result in the following corrective measures.
• 2+ tardies in (1) week – Call home
• 5+ tardies – Call home, home visit
• 8+ tardies – Call home, attendance contract, Saturday Detention
• 10+ tardies – Call home, Magnet/Transfer status for 2017-2018 reviewed
School News
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2017-2018 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
School Supply Lists for 2017-2018
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Sports Physical @ Lanier, August 29 & 31 (3:30 pm-6:00 pm)
Lanier will be offering physicals on campus August 29th and August 31st from 3:30-6:00pm in the cafeteria.
Parents are NOT required to attend, students will need $15 cash to pay for the physical.
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IB-Inquirer Teacher of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s IB teacher of the week – Ms. Nelson!
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Vocabulary Bowl Update
The 2017 results of the Vocabulary Bowl have been released. Lanier Middle School earned the following
achievements: • North America top 10 school • Texas State Runner Up • Texas State Top 10 school
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2017 SUMMER READING LIST
All incoming Lanier Pups will be expected to read at least 3 books over the summer break. There will be ONE
mandatory book and TWO choice books per grade level. Students will have a choice of eight titles for the
choice books; they will need to read at least TWO of those titles. Please see the following list to ensure your
Pup has completed the books by the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
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2017 Summer Camp Information
Please find all the forms & applications for 2017 Summer Camps
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Congratulations to Lanier for being 2016 Texas Honor Roll Schools
Achievement in Math, Reading, Writing and Science; Equity in Socioeconomic in Math; Equity in
Socioeconomic Status in Reading; Equity in Socioeconomic in Writing; Equity in Socioeconomic In Science
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Congratulations to Dr. Stacey Q. Whitmore as 2017 Teacher of the Year
2017 Teacher of the Year
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Vocabulary victories at Chavez HS, Lanier MS highlight effective literacy strategies
Chavez High School and Lanier Middle School won the top prizes in Vocabulary.com’s 2015-2016
national Vocabulary Bowl.
District news
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Register for the mayor’s Back to School Fest
Event provides free school supplies, health screenings, and social services.
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Your guide to summer
Find info on free meals, activities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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HISD teaming up with City to combat Zika
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STAAR scores now available: What you need to know
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Summer readers can earn rewards
Students have free access to books all summer long
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Asbestos Annual Notification
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Know your rights
What you need to know about immigration and discrimination
The Easiest and Safest way to Pay for School-Related Fees
(After School Program, School Trips, Fees)
Registration is Free and Easy!
Go to www.schoolpay.com
Create your account
Pay with your credit/debit card
Learn more about School Pay by clicking this link:
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Shared Decision Making Committee (SDMC)
Upcoming Events
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July 13, 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cheer Camp
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July 14, 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cheer Camp
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July 17, 2017
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cheer Camp
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July 18, 2017
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cheer Camp
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July 19, 2017
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cheer Camp
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Lanier Middle School
AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL
2600 Woodhead Houston, Tx 77098  713-942-1900 fax:  713-942-1907
Lanier Middle School
2600 Woodhead Houston, Tx 77098
 713-942-1900
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