August 24, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians:
We hope that you have had an amazing summer and have found time to relax and enjoy your children. The new school year is just around the corner. School begins on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Our theme for the new school year is “Grow through what you go through.” We are very excited for this year as there are lots of changes and new initiatives designed to make our school better!
The Road Forward - COVID 19 Pandemic Response for the 2021-22 School Year
As we prepare for the 21-22 school year, we are working to provide updated information on our Pandemic Response (Also known as the Road Forward).
The Road Forward from the New Jersey Department of Education - Click here
Millville School District Health and Safety Plan -Click here
Lakeside Specific Information - Click Here
New Student Orientation - Wednesday, August, 25, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lakeside Middle School is ready to welcome new students on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. New students and families in 6th, 7th and 8th grade will learn about Lakeside and get their schedules. Locker assignments will be provided for 6th grade students only.
In preparation for the New Student Orientation, all guests, must fill out this brief questionnaire, https://forms.gle/bbmCAs6bxCkN7YCp6
In addition, masks will be required to enter Lakeside Middle School until further notice.
School Supplies for 2021-22 School Year
In an effort to streamline your school shopping experience, we have put together a list of supplies for Lakeside Middle School. Please click here to access the information.
All Lakeside students will be responsible for the District issued device they had last year. New Students will be issued a Chromebook on the first day of school.
All Lakeside teachers will be using Google Classroom to communicate with students as well as assign and grade work. Teachers will use a variety of assignments beyond Google Classroom as well.
School Improvement Team - We need parents and guardians to participate
Each year, our School Improvement Team meets monthly and reviews the progress towards our goals. This year we will have a combination of in-person and online meetings based on availability.
- Interested in learning more? Sign up here
Our school’s opening and closing times for the 2021-22 school year are below:
8:15 AM - Students are allowed into the school building. Please do not drop off your children earlier than 8:00 AM. Breakfast is available at kiosks on the way into school.
8:32 AM - Doors close. Homeroom/1st Period begins. Students arriving after this time will be late and must report to the security desk for a late pass.
3:10 PM - Car/Bus/Walker Dismissal
Car riders are dropped off/picked up in the front circle, buses around the side and back, and walkers enter/exit through the front door.
Staffing Updates:
Lakeside Middle School Staff have worked hard over the summer to prepare for an amazing school year. We have developed an initiative this year supporting our theme “Grow through what you go through.” In addition, we have added more opportunities for students through academic interventions, character education, a mindfulness walk, and an increased emphasis on student rewards and incentives through our Climate and Culture team!
As the school year begins, we want to share some of the staff changes that have taken place. We would like to welcome the following new Lakeside Lightning staff:
Mrs. Wheaton, 7th Grade Vice Principal
Ms.Doyle, Art
Mrs. Holmes, 6th grade LAL
Ms. Lilley, 8th Grade Science
Ms. Reinerth, 7th Grade Science
Mr. Parvin, Adobe/Photography
Ms. O’Shea, 6th Grade Guidance
Mrs. Paone, 7th Grade Guidance
Mr. Taylor, Health and PE
Mrs. Troverelli-DePalma, 6th grade CST
Ms. Ziccardi, 7th Grade Math
Ms. Kunckle, 7th Social Studies and ACI
Mrs. Papmihalakis, 8th grade LAL
Mrs. Parker, Guidance Secretary
Ms. Moleskly, 8th Grade Science
Latchkey
Some parents may need to use the before or after-school child care program (latchkey) which is held in our cafeteria from 7:00 AM until 8:15 AM each morning and from 3:05 PM to 6:00 PM each afternoon. In order to inquire about or make arrangements for this program, please call the School Age Child Care Coordinator, Amanda Devita at 856- 293-2250.
Bussing
The Transportation Department will be mailing bus passes to homes during the week before school opens. These should tell you where your child should wait for the bus and at what time he/she should be there. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Sheppard 856-293-2051
Back to School Paperwork
On the first day of school, your children will be bringing home with them a packet of important information. This set of paperwork will be drastically decreased as many of our forms are online. We want to make sure that everyone has the appropriate cost for lunch. It is necessary to return all Free and Reduced Lunch Forms.
Please visit our website (http://lakeside.millville.org). We would appreciate it if you would read this information carefully and return any necessary paperwork to us as soon as possible. We also ask that during the school year you notify us immediately of any changes of address or telephone numbers, including those of people listed as your emergency contacts. For your child’s health and safety, we must be able to reach someone if an emergency arises.
Immunizations
In New Jersey, students who are 11 years of age and entering 6th grade are required to receive additional immunizations to protect against whooping cough and meningitis. Your child MUST be fully immunized or have a valid medical or religious exemption in order to start 6th grade on September 7th. Students who turn 11 after the first day of school have 14 days from their birthday to comply with this requirement. If your child does not have health insurance, either of these two agencies may be able to help:
CompleteCare Health Network: 856-451-4700
Shots for Tots: 856-327-7602 (ext 7137)
Contact our Nurse at 856-2943-3370 if you have questions or need more information.
Back to School Night
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 PM for our Back-to-School Night. We hope to see all of you that evening as you will have the opportunity to visit with your child’s teachers.
First Day of School
We look forward to seeing your child on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Student Schedules
Student schedules will be mailed to families on August 26, 2021 and on Infinite Campus parent and student portal August 30, 2021. Click here to learn more about Infinite Campus
Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram -@lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org
Sincerely,
Spike C. Cook. Ed.D., Principal
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