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Welcome Bearcat Parents and Families!

The transition from high school to college is often challenging for students and their families. Many families are sending their oldest or only child away from the security and stability of home for the first time when they drop off a student on move-in day. Others may have older children who have already managed that type of change with little difficulty. Those parents may experience less anxiety about their student leaving home, but may struggle instead with a suddenly empty nest.

In all cases, the faculty, staff, and administration at Lon Morris College understand that this can be a challenging time for both you and your child. Not only must your student begin to live and think independently as he or she develops and learns to better function as an adult, but you also have the difficult task of modifying your parenting as he or she struggles to do so. You will continue to be, and should be, an important part of your student’s life, plans, and goals. Families that most seamlessly transition during this period will find that parents adjust from behaving as the driving force of a supervisor to the encouraging resource of a supporter. While it is important to guide students and assist them when they need help, it is just as important to ensure that they learn to organize their responsibilities and problem-solve in order to become more self-sufficient.

Your student may struggle with some of his or her new responsibilities once they arrive on campus. We truly believe that these learning opportunities can stimulate growth and maturity in your child, making this a potentially very rewarding experience for parents. The LMC mission indicates that we seek to educate the whole person. In support of that mission, the Office of Student Affairs hopes to partner with Bearcat families in the hope that we can all contribute to student development and success. Your student will have access to an array of support services while on campus. Please encourage them to make use of the offices and individuals available to them when they have questions or concerns.

Suggested Resources for Parents and Families:

www.collegeparents.org

When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parent's Survival Guide. Carol Barkin (1997).

Bringing Home the Laundry: Effective Parenting for College and Beyond. Janis Brody (2000).

Letting Go, 4^th ed. Karen Coburn & Madge Lawrence (2003).

Millenials Rising. Neil Howe & William Strauss (2000).

Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money. Helen Johnson & Christine Schelhas-Miller (2000).

You’re on Your Own (But I’m Here if You Need Me). M. Savage (2003).

LMC Parent and Family News

October 2007 Newsletter

Tuning in to Campus Life

**Mark your calendars for October 26-28, 2007. LMC will host its second annual Fall Family Weekend in conjunction with our annual Fall Fest. Additional information is going in the mail to parents of LMC Students this week. Please take a minute to review that information and return your registration form. A $30.00 family registration fee covers the weekend's campus events. We look forward to seeing you all on campus for this new Lon Morris tradition! Here's what we have in store for the weekend:

2007 Fall Family Weekend Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 25th:

8:30 pm: Fourth Day Student-led Worship (LMC Chapel)

Friday, October 26th:

1-2:30 pm: Fine Arts Showcase (A. Frank Smith Fine Arts Building, Room 105, Dance Studio, Zula Pearson Theater)

3 pm: Men’s Basketball Scrimmage (LMC v. Collin County, Bob & Vivian Smith Event Center)

3-6 pm: Registration & Check-in (Wilson Administration Building Lobby)

3-6 pm: Student Art Exhibit (Wilson Administration Building Lobby)

**Various student art pieces on display.

Saturday, October 27th:

8 am–noon: Registration & Check-in Continues (Wilson Administration Building Lobby)

8 am-noon: Student Art Exhibit (Wilson Administration Building Lobby)

**Various student art pieces on display.

10 am: Fine Arts Presents… (A. Frank Smith Fine Arts Building, Room 105)

**A program of music presented by the Fine Arts Faculty and Students. Selections will include piano solo, piano duos, vocal solos, and selections from the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof.

11 am-noon: Bearcat Family Clubs Organizational Meeting (Wilson Administration Building Community Room, upstairs)

**If you are interested in helping create networks for parents to support their student and the LMC community, please come!

Noon: Baseball (LMC v. Hill College, LMC Baseball Field)

1 pm: Fine Arts Presents… (2nd Showing, A. Frank Smith Fine Arts Building, Room 105)

**A program of music presented by the Fine Arts Faculty and Students. Selections will include piano solo, piano duos, vocal solos, and selections from the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof.

2pm: Women’s Basketball Scrimmage (LMC v. Houston Jaguars, Bob & Vivian Smith Event Center)

5-9 pm: Fall Fest (Lawn between the Henderson Library & Kitzman Technology Building and the Wilson Administration Building)

**LMC’s traditional fall carnival. Hosted by the Student Activities and Government Association (SAGA), with the cooperation of various student organizations, Fall Fest helps raise money to support LMC student organizations. Tickets are available for purchase and may be used at all booths, including the Art Department’s Haunted House.

9 pm–midnight: Harvest Moon Student Dance (Big Al’s Pub)

**LMC Students enjoy their annual Harvest Moon Dance while their parents relax at the theater with Vic Henley.

9-10:30 pm: Parent Comedy Club (Zula Pearson Theater)

** Don’t miss Vic Henley! Co author of “Games Rednecks Play” with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy, Vic recently made his first appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. Nominated for college Comedian of the Year five times, Vic has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Collin Quin” in addition to just about every stand up comedy show on television including BBC Stand Up in London. He has appeared at the Montreal Comedy Festival, HBO's U.S Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Scotland. A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and the ever popular John Boy & Billy radio show, Vic's first half hour stand up special made it's debut on Comedy Central in May of 2005.This guy’s funny! We’ll see you there…

Sunday, October 28th:

10 am: Family Worship Service (LMC Chapel)

**Please bring your family to worship with us!

11 am (approximately): Bearcat Family Brunch (LMC Cafeteria)

**Interested in forming or joining a Bearcat Parents' Club? Be sure to attend the organizational meeting during Fall Family Weekend or contact the Vice President for Student Affairs, Jennifer Royer , by email or by phone at 903-589-4051.

Should you have any questions regarding services available for your student, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs, Jennifer Royer.