ISC Hot Topic: Putting the Strategic Plan into action

On May 10 at 9:30 am, the ISC will host its final Hot Topic of the 2015-16 school year when Mr. Robert Copeland, Superintendent of Schools, will provide an update on the school district's implementation of the strategic plan. Mr. Copeland will highlight what has been put into action over the last year and outline what are the next steps for moving the plan forward.  This meeting will be held in District Administration Office Building, Room 273.

Best buddies friendship walk

The Philadelphia/Lower Merion High School Best Buddies Friendship Walk will be held on May 15 at LM High School. The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration begins at 11 am; opening ceremonies begin at 11:50 am; followed by the walk at noon.
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Get active for our schools

On June 5, the Education Foundation of Lower Merion will host the 8th annual "Run for Our Schools" at Harriton High School. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a 5k run or walk all while raising money for our classrooms! Get out, get active, and make a difference for our schools! The school with the highest participation earns a trophy. Let's make Merion a winner! 
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Young Rams youth football camp 

Young Rams Instructional Youth Football Camp is scheduled for June 27-July 1 at Harriton High School Stadium. This non-contact camp is for all children in grades 1-8 (entering 1st grade next school year, entering 8th grade next school year). The camp is hosted by Harriton HS Head Football Coach Justin Mellor and his staff. Campers will experience success in a fun and friendly environment with the help of current and former Harriton High School players. For more information email Justin Mellor or call 215-603-4660. 
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Golf outing benefiting LM Baseball/football

The Second Annual Lower Merion Baseball/Football Golf Outing 4 Man Scramble will be held on May 14. Enjoy a complete program of 18 holes of golf (including cart), prizes, dinner and socializing with friends of Lower Merion. For questions, email Football Coach Scopelliti or call 570-351-2195; or email Baseball Coach Nyce or call 267-218-3738 . The event will be held at Linfield National Golf Club in Royersford. 
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Ask the Superintendent

"Ask the Superintendent" meetings serve as open, public forums for community members to ask questions and engage in conversations about LMSD schools. Upcoming dates for the 2015-16 school year are as follows:
Wed., May 11 - District Administration Office/Board Room - 8:30 am

ISC: Sleep and the teenage brain

In the past year, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have issued policy statements on middle and high school start times. The Interschool Council (ISC) Sleep and School Start Time Committee conducted a study on the issue of sleep and later start times for LMSD high schoolers in the spring of 2015. For more information, contact Amy Norr.
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Committee for Special Education

The Committee for Special Education (CSE) hosts monthly educational presentations (typically on the 1st Tuesday of the month). These meetings are for any and all LMSD families of students having an IEP, GIEP, and/or 504 Service Agreement. If you have questions, contact Karin Fox or visit the CSE web site.
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