Lightning Round: Lakeside Lightning Round - 9/13

Community members and Millville PD at arrival

Lakeside Lightning,

Grow through what you go through

We had a great opening week. This was the first opening in two years where we had all the students in person. We picked up where we left off and had all students and teachers participate in the First Two Days activities. Throughout the first two days, we worked on conflict resolution, anti bullying, lockers, cafeteria and completed all four safety drills. Our Vice Principals and School Counselors hosted their first "rally" of the year and reviewed our point system, HIB, Retention Policy and rewarded teachers and students for their hard work.

The opening week was not without challenges. Our arrival and dismissal have required us to re-evaluate our procedures. We have had a significant increase in the amount of car riders which has caused traffic delays and frustration. We need everyone to be patient. Our school was not designed for the several hundred cars that are descending on our school in the morning and afternoon. In addition, we have seen that our buses have less students riding. We are hopeful that this situation will begin to resolve itself, but if it continues we may need to make a major overhaul of the procedures. Again, we are asking for patience.

Back to School Night 2021

Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for our first in person Back to School night in two years. More information will be forthcoming.

New Staff Spotlight

Brittany O’Shea, School Counselor Ms. O’Shea is the 6th grade School Counselor at Lakeside Middle School. This is her 6th year as a School Counselor. She received her graduate degree from Monmouth University and her undergraduate degree from Penn State. She always has an open door policy for any student whether they are on her caseload or not and eagerly helps students with any issue that they may have.

When she isn’t working, she enjoys hiking, watching shows on Netflix, and is an aspiring dog owner, unbeknownst to her cat, Edgar Allen Purr. Two of her favorite researchers in psychology are John Gottman and Brene Brown. She is currently taking classes at Rowan University for the Student Assistance Coordinator Certification.

You've Been Struck

We had 6 students nominated by staff so far- Everol Thomas, Hailee Walker, Byron Sharpe, Ry’Onna Loatman, Shyann Mack, William Green. Congratulations to our amazing Lightning Bolts!

After School Opportunity

Guess what!? Club 21, formerly known as 21st Century, is back and in person at Lakeside! If you want to be in an after-school club that offers fun activities, homework help, and field trips, then Club 21 is for you. Registration packets are located at the front desk and B-130. Packets are due by September 21st and should be returned to the main office as soon as possible because space is VERY limited.

Daily Announcements

Important Tech News

Student Chromebook exchanges will take place in B106. Mrs. Elwell and Mrs. Schwegel are in charge of doing all Chromebook exchanges and loans this year. Take note, there is a $45 fee for missing Chromebook chargers. We will not be doing loaner Chromebooks anymore. Please be sure to bring your Chromebook everyday!

Sports News

The boys' soccer team will hold an informational meeting to start the season today, September 10th in room M134 right after school. The meeting will end at 3:45 and you must have a ride home in order to attend. Please write your name on the sign-up sheet located in the cafeteria. If there are any questions, please see Mr. Kavanagh in M134.

The girls’ soccer team will hold an informational meeting to start the season on Monday, September 13th in room Y110 right after school. The meeting will end at 3:45, and you must have a ride home in order to attend. Please write your name on the sign-up sheet located in the cafeteria. If there are any questions, please see Mrs. Ciccio in Y110.

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