Hello Lane Community,

I wanted you to be aware of a few mailings that will be going out to all Lane families in the next week or so. Families should expect to receive a letter with information regarding Lane's state required health education program.

Families will also receive a mailing including both information about fall academic assessments and about upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences. Lane assesses students in math and reading three times a year. This information is used to track student progress and to inform our instructional program. We believe that families need this information in order to be full partners with us in supporting their students' education. Please use the included information regarding conferences to reserve a time to meet with your students' teachers.

Important Dates
October 11: Statewide Inservice Day: Schools closed
October 18: Picture Retake Day
October 20: 6th Grade students leave for Outdoor School
October 25: Students return from Outdoor School
November 1: Teacher planning day: No classes for students
November 3: Daylight Savings Time

Please feel free to contact us with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.

Sincerely,
Michael Rowell, Principal
Lane Middle School
503.916.6355

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