On behalf of the staff and administration, we want to thank you for a wonderful ending to a very challenging year. Educating in a world wide pandemic is no easy task, but our staff and students along with amazing parental support made the best out of all the challenges. In many ways we catapulted into the technological age of the 21st century with our educational programs available 24/7.
We also were reminded that in addition to the technological advances, that the connection of in-person learning is essential. Our staff and admin team were able to do more home visits this year than ever before!
We were able to support community events and ensure that families who needed help were able to receive it. As the restrictions were lifted, we were able to bring more students back and have end of the year activities where kids can just be kids.
We will never forget this school year. It truly was a year like none other. We have learned a lot about ourselves and after a restful summer, we will be back and ready for 2021-22 school year with the theme "Grow through what you go through."
We will be posting periodically on the Lightning Round this summer and we will be back to the weekly format in September!
Have a great summer!
Love Always, Dr. Spike Cook, Principal Lakeside Middle School.
Pictures from around the school
Aerial picture of our 8th graders
End of the year Ice Cream Social for 6th Grade
End of the year Ice Cream Social for 6th Grade
End of the year Ice Cream Social for 6th Grade
We will miss you Timmy!
Dr. Cook and Ayonna (His Tik Tok partner)
LMS staff cheering on at Step Up
Dr. Cook and Ms. Gaunt with Luciana Lewis at Step Up
Ms. Gaunt and Dr. Cook at Step Up
LMS staff cheering on the 8th graders
LMS staff cheering on the 8th graders
Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Godfrey regulating
LMS staff cheering on the 8th graders
LMS staff cheering on the 8th graders
LMS Retirement Dinner
LMS Retirement Dinner - We will miss you Mrs. Pettit
We had over 600 students participate in our selection of the school theme for the 2021-22 school year. It was a close race, but in the end the new theme is.....
Grow Through What You Go Through
We believe that this theme will guide us as we return to school next year. The theme will allow us to go in so many directions with our activities, t-shirts, bulletin boars, videos, etc. We are very excited to get planning and ready for next year.
Last week was our last full week of the school year. Our 8th graders did a fantastic job with their End of the Year Activities. Unfortunately, the rain hampered many of the planned activities for Friday, but the students still had fun.
This week the 6th and 7th graders will be treated to some parting rewards and activities. Also, the students in 6th and 7th grade will be keeping their Chromebooks over the summer. Dr. Cook, Principal of Lakeside Middle School sent out a School Messenger that reviewed Anti-Cyberbullying efforts and resources for students and parents over the summer. In case you missed it, here is the link to the summer Anti-Cyberbullying resources (Click here).
8th Grade Step Up Be sure to view the Step Up Procedures in the video below. We look forward to sending our 8th graders off to High School on Monday, June 14, 2021. Ceremony starts at 6:00 PM and cars are permitted to start entering LMS at 5:45 PM.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Our 8th grade End of the Year Activities Committee raised over $3,000 this year for the kids! Below is a list of our sponsors. We are so very grateful for their donations!
Name
Level
Kristina Taylor
Platinum
Samantha Gaudio
Platinum
Melissa Smyth
Platinum
Roberta Chiofalo
Platinum
Kathy Zerra
Platinum
Spike Cook
Platinum
Cynthia Brown
Platinum
Dana Garay
Platinum
Samantha Clarke
Platinum
Darlene Peterson
Platinum
Lisa Oquendo
Platinum
Tracey Harris
Platinum
Robin Roche
Platinum
Sueann Irwin
Platinum
Margaret Borchert
Platinum
Lida Stroup
Platinum
Lisa Gaudio
Platinum
Cristy Lopergolo
Platinum
Jen Zerra
Platinum
Sandra Lokuta
Platinum
Jouce Hardy
Platinum
Nicole Interlante
Platinum
Stacy McCafferty
Platinum
Elizabeth Kitting
Platinum
Danielle Williams
Platinum
Melissa Joslin
Platinum
Stacy DiMattia
Platinum
Erin Nardelli
Platinum
Stephanie Sharpless
Platinum
Beth Benfer
Platinum
Tiffany Lind, Esther Lind, Roman Lind
Platinum
Tim Garrison
Platinum
Cathie Salvati
Platinum
Nina Ciancarelli
Platinum
Charlotte Richardson
Platinum
Jen Zerra
Platinum
Laurie Miller
Platinum
Jenette Hernandez
Platinum
Amanda Wheato
Platinum
Dena Parlo
Platinum
Jason Maddox
Platinum
Nicole Gilman
Platinum
Eric Taylor
Platinum
Patricia Crockett
Platinum
Kimberly Martin
Platinum
Amy Staniec
Platinum
Sandra Gribble
Platinum
David Laird
Platinum
Anonymous
Platinum
Braydon Courtney
Platinum
Jacki Zimmerman
Platinum
Rebecca Chopek
Platinum
Kasey Young
Platinum
Valerie Grennon
Platinum
Angela Santandrea
Platinum
Glenda Blough
Platinum
Joseph LaBonne
Platinum
Kathleen Karisko
Platinum
Miranda Plowman
Platinum
Nancy Kittle
Platinum
Link Wentzell
Platinum
Leanne Parker
Platinum
Sharron Macavoy
Platinum
Beth Deforrest
Platinum
Carolyn Sinone
Platinum
Susan and Firm Whildin
Platinum
Richard Hinckley
Platinum
Lorraine Santandrea
Platinum
Jackie Hayes c/o Darrion Williams
Platinum
Betsey Ronchetti
Platinum
Mia Miller
Platinum
Morgan Errickson
Platinum
Dennis Pasparage
Platinum
Stephanie and Jason Brown
Platinum
Michelle Mazur
Platinum
Michael Hurley
Platinum
Anonymous
Platinum
Kristie Chisolm
Platinum
Liz Morgan
Platinum
Trish Walk
Platinum
Tina Parent
Platinum
Tammy Tozer
Platinum
Cindy Schwegel
Platinum
Keelin Smith
Platinum
Kristi Abel
Platinum
Darlene Bassetti
Platinum
Crystal Praul
Platinum
Jennifer Tostevin
Platinum
Jackie Eppright
Platinum
Christine Olinda
Platinum
Dama Powell
Platinum
Ivelisse Torres
Platinum
Tony Martinez
Platinum
Shara Crespo
Platinum
Janay Harden
Platinum
Amanda Gaunt
Platinum
Robin Dick
Platinum
Jean Duffy
Platinum
Susan Springstead
Platinum
Donna Jorgensen
Platinum
Jennifer Salvati
Platinum
Desiree Feltes
Gold
Laura Kane
Silver
Erika Zeiters
Silver
Karen McCafferty
Silver
Betty Pierce
Silver
Annette Mole
Silver, Gold, Platinum
Megan Protze
Silver, Gold Platinum
Do You Have a Minute? Episode 11 with Dr. Cook
Lakeside Band Students
Symphonic
6th Grade
Pictures from around the school
8th grade Barbeque
8th grade Barbeque
8th grade Barbeque
New AVID Hoodies
New AVID Hoodies
We are safe with our mask checkers - Shhheeessszzz
8th graders
8th graders
8th Grade Barbeque
8th Grade Barbeque
Twin Day
Twin Day
Twin Day
Last full Remote Day
Twin Day
Twin Day
Twin Day
Mrs. Richardson's students exploring
Mrs. Richardson's students exploring
Twin Day
Dr. Cook and Mrs. Ciccio celebrating Ms. Votta, LMS Teacher of the Year
Dr. Cook and Mrs. Ciccio celebrating Mrs. Ronchetti, ESP of the Year
Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. Jimenez and Ms. Gaunt
LMS Math Team Twinning
Twin Day
Twin Day
Twin Day
8th Grade Activities
Roman Aqueduct STEM Activity
Roman Aqueduct STEM Activity
Roman Aqueduct STEM Activity
The Hickman's showing School Spirit
Daily monitoring of your children for In-Person Learning Do not send children to school if the are exhibiting the following:
A fever of 100.4° F or greater, Chills, Sore throat, Cough, Rigors (shivers); Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Myalgia, Congestion or runny nose, Difficulty breathing, Headache, Nausea or vomiting, New loss of taste or smell
Close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
Traveled to one of the restricted states
LMS Camera Policy
Camera on at all times
Camera must be on from beginning of class until teacher dismisses class
Exception- Camera can be shut off if a student needs to step away from the computer temporarily.
Parental request will void camera policy
When entering the school building, please remember to wear a face mask, per the CDC guidelines neck-gators are not permitted in place of a face mask
Food Distribution
The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect this week:
Joke of the Week: Why do hamburgers make poor witnesses? They won't talk no matter how you grill them.
