October 30 - November 3, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

Millville PD Trunk or Treat! 

The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

This is a very exciting week for middle school students. They have one thing on their mind... Halloween! Although we don't allow the students to dress up at school, we do encourage everyone to go to the Millville Police Department's Trunk or Treat for a safe experience.

We would like to give a big thank you to Mr. Bunting for organizing a very successful Career Day this past Thursday. Each of the students were able to visit the Career Fair and see different options as they explore their options.

Be sure to have your Zaps ready for Tuesday when the PBSIS team serve hot and cold cider during lunches. Remember, we earn Zaps for being Safe, Responsible, Respectful and Good Learners! Each teacher has a system for giving out Zaps, and you can earn them in the cafeteria, hallways, and in gym class.

Stay tuned for next week's blog as we share the updated PBSIS data from this year. One thing is for certain, we are improving! Thank you to all of the students and teachers who are turning obstacles into opportunities.

Tuesday 10/31 Hat Day for Puerto Rico

Student council would like to have a hat day on Oct. 31 for Puerto Rico.  Donations will be $1 and will benefit a family struggling in Puerto Rico that has family in our school. Students will bring their donation down to Mrs. Kern and get a sticker/stamp for the donation to wear their hats. The whole school is able to participate. 

Miss match day or just being trend setters? 

Millville Maniacs Use Teamwork to Help Others 
Check out this Daily Journal article about the Millville Maniacs Soccer Club and how they donated food to the Shine Ministry's Food Bank. They were also assisted by Mrs. Sooy's students, and the Millville Mercy Soccer Club.

Red Ribbon Door Decorating Contest Winner
Thank you for participating in the Red Ribbon week door contest. The winner is....drum roll please.... Mr.Protic! Congratulations! Mrs. Stroup will drop off pretzels to your advisory students. The runners up are Ms. Carroll and Mrs. Salvati. Prizes will be delivered on Monday.

Daily Announcements 
The Peace and Respect Days Update is:
6th: 2 Days
7th: 1 Day
8th: 3 Days

The boy’s soccer team lost to Fernwood Middle School yesterday by a score of 5 to 2.  The goals were scored by the electrifying Patrick Earnest and 6th grade sensation Gavin Miller.  Also supplying great efforts for Lakeside were Spencer Hakola, Noah Uzzolina, Cai Sloan, Jacob Repp, and Jose Bravo. 

Mr. Garrison solving a 5,000 year old crime

Friday was the last day to turn in your Seussical permission slip.  We will not accept papers after the end of the day.   On Monday, October 30th and Wednesday, November 1st we will be holding the auditions.  If you returned your permission slip, please come to the auditorium on your audition day at dismissal.  All rides should be at Lakeside by 4:30 in the back of the school at the Music Suite doors. 

There will be no 21st Century on Tuesday, October 31st. Please take your regular transportation home.

Any Student interested in Running the Jolly Holly 5k and 1 mile fun Run before the Millville Christmas parade, please see your PE teacher for a form.  All forms must be handed in to Coach Camerieri.

Attention piano players:  If there are any students who play piano and are not involved in band but are interested in being in jazz band please see Miss Zeiters in the band room sometime this week during homeroom

Is Phys. Ed. one of your favorite classes?  Do you like to play games & sports with your friends?  If so, you may be interested in joining the Phys. Ed. Club held after school in the main gym.  See Coach Abel for more information and a permission slip.

Who did it? Mr. Garrison's class will find out

It’s time for Hot Shots for lunch!
What’s Hot Shots for Lunch?
A delicious choice of hot chocolate, hot cider or cold cider to enjoy with your lunch on Tuesday, October 31st
The cost is only 5 zaps !
Tickets are LIMITED to 50 tickets per lunch
Tickets are on sale now at the zap stores during 4B, 5A, and 5B advisories, and Mrs. Worthington 4A Advisory in the Library, Mrs. Rauch 6B Advisor in M121, and Ms DiMattia in M107 during 6A advisory.

 Do you like brainteasers?  Is trivia your thing?  If so, GT After Hours is the club for you.  All Lakeside students can sign up for this club.  We meet on Mondays.  Please see Mrs. Gaudio in Y133 to register.  You MUST have a ride home to join the club.

Thank you and our joke of the week is: Why do witches need to wear name tags at parties? So they know which witch is which. Have a fabulous week!

Pictures from around the school

Dr. Cook has a Kahoot winning streak going on

Career Fair 

Career Fair 

Career Fair 

Career Fair  

Career Fair 

Winners of the Week - Joshua Whitaker, Karen Chainey, Natalie Repp, John Kuhlen, Connor Cook and Aiden Miller are all part of our Gifted and Talented program. They competed in the 10th annual Quiz Bowl against 30 other schools at St Augustine Prep. Congratulations for their participation and representing Lakeside!!!

Way to go! 

Fierce competitors 

Weekly Overview
Monday - 10/30/17 - A Day -
Tuesday - 10/31/17 - B Day - Hat Day for Puerto Rico, 1 dollar donation required; PBSIS Hot/Cold Cider in lunches; HW club, Cheer club, Library club, Pys Ed club
Wednesday - 11/ 1/17 - A Day - LAL teachers meeting with RAC during CPT; Mindfulness with Mrs. Benfer; Department Meetings, 3:20 PM; Pizza Hut Fundraiser
Thursday - 11/2/17 - B Day - SLC Meeting, 3:20 PM
Friday - 11/3/17 - A Day -

October 23 - 27, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

Ms. Carroll's students in lab 

The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

We had another busy week at Lakeside Middle school this week. In addition to all of the amazing lessons and activities happening in the classroom, Lakeside hosted representatives from Millville High School. The purpose of the assembly (for 8th graders) was to discuss all of the opportunities currently at the high school and future opportunities for our students. A few of the students were former Lakeside Lightning and we were so proud to see how much they have grown! It is pretty clear to us at Lakeside that there is only one choice for high school.... Millville High School! Be a Bolt!

Our week was not without incident. We had a streak of a month and half without a fight. Unfortunately that was broken this week. We want to remind everyone that fighting is not accepted or tolerated at Lakeside and those who choose to resolve conflicts this way will suffer major consequences. If you have a conflict with someone, it is your responsibility to utilize a teacher, counselor or administrator to help resolve the conflict peacefully. Our staff has helped students resolve countless conflicts this year.

This week we have an exciting opportunity for students as we host our first Career Fair. Thanks to Mr. Bunting, our 6th grade counselor, we will be hosting over 17 representatives from various fields to expose students to careers. The Career Fail will be held from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM on Thursday, October 26 near the Auditorium. Students will attend the Career Day through their Science and Social Studies classes.

Be sure to join us for the PTO Fundraiser at Yogo on Thursday from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Mention you are from Lakeside and we will get a portion of the proceeds!

Daily Announcements

Field Hockey team enjoying "healthy" snacks 

The girls soccer team continues to dominate their competition, winning 5-1 yesterday against EHT Fernwood. Great passing and runs from the defense to midfield, with some excellent strikes from the forwards. Goals were scored by Olivia Giordano, Mary Greco, Sanaa Doss and Aaniyah Street, with assists from Jayme Sooy, Karli Jones, Sanaa Doss and Olivia Giordano. The Lady Bolts will have their last away game against Lower Cape May on Tuesday. Great work, girls!

The Boys' Soccer team lost 1 to 0 in a hard fought game yesterday against Fernwood Middle School.  Sebastian Blough and Henry Sheppard were both incredible in goal, stopping a flurry of shots.  The defensive line of Joshua Whitaker, Andrew Crain, Adi Rathod, and Jesiah Cruz held Fernwood in check all game.  The Boys' host Lower Cape May Tuesday for their final home game of the season.
Here are the Peace and Respect Days Update:
6th: 3 Days
7th: 0 Days
8th: 1 Day

All fundraiser packets are due to your homeroom teacher this morning. If you forgot your packet it must be in on Monday!
Student Council is pleased to announce their election results
Tanyha Smith President
Julianna Giordano Vice President
Leah Ellis Secretary
Treasurer and 6th and 7th grade representatives will be announced at a later date. Thanks to everyone who participated

Mrs. Sooy's students brought in food donations for Help and Hope!

Is Phys. Ed. one of your favorite classes?  Do you like to play games & sports with your friends?  If so, you may be interested in joining the Phys. Ed. Club held after school in the main gym.  See Coach Abel for more information and a permission slip.

We are very excited to announce that our Spring Musical this year will be SEUSSICAL, Jr. If you would like to be a part of our production, please pick up your audition packets in the music room.  Auditions will be Monday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 1.

The Shades of Blue list is up on the choir bulletin board.  If you have made the group, please pick up your permission slip from Mrs. Booz.  The first rehearsal is Thursday, October26

It’s time for Hot Shots for lunch!
What’s Hot Shots for Lunch?
A delicious choice of hot chocolate, hot cider or cold cider to enjoy with your lunch on Tuesday, October 31st
The cost is only 5 zaps !
Tickets are LIMITED to 50 tickets per lunch
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 25 at the following locations:
4B Advisory Mrs. Balinge (7th Grade Zap Store)
4A Advisory Mrs. Worthington (Library)
5B Advisory Mr. Young (6th Grade Zap Store)
5A Advisory Mr. Young (6th Grade Zap Store)
6B Advisor Mrs. Rauch (M121)
6A Advisory Ms. DiMattia (M107)

Teachers never know what is in their mailbox

Attention all students and staff:
This is a friendly reminder that ALL GYM NOTES are to be turned in to the student's gym teacher FIRST!  No gym notes should be turned in to the front office, front desk, homeroom teacher, or nurse until given to the gym teacher first.  Thank you.

Do you like books?  Do you like to hang out with people who like to read books? The Library Club may be the club for you…For information and a permission slip see Mrs. Worthington in the Library/Media Center Club starts – next Tuesday, October 24. 

 Do you like brainteasers?  Is trivia your thing?  If so, GT After Hours is the club for you.  All Lakeside students can sign up for this club.  We meet on Mondays.  Please see Mrs. Gaudio in Y133 to register.  You MUST have a ride home to join the club.

Do you want to help the victims of the hurricanes, but don't know how?  Do you have a quarter?  All it takes is one quarter, just 25 cents, to buy a red, white and blue bracelet to support the hurricane relief.  Stop by Mrs. Sooy's room, M133, to buy a bracelet or look for students selling them during lunches during the month of October.  That quarter will go a long way in helping those trying to rebuild their lives after the hurricane. 

Thank you and our joke for the week is: What is the monster’s favorite food? Fettuccini Afraid-o! Have a funny week!

Pictures from around the school 

High School Presenting to 8th graders

High School Presenting to 8th graders

High School Presenting to 8th graders 

Ms. Carroll assisting students with their lab 

Mrs. Wichnick's lunch bunch 

Ms. Lowery's students earned a reward! 

Mrs. Loprogolo's students hard at work

Mrs. Loprogolo's students hard at work! 

Mrs. Sanderlin working with students 

Mrs. Sanderlin's students working hard! 

Mrs. Sanderlin's students working hard! 

Twinning at LMS - Great minds dress alike 

Ms. Wynn and Mrs. Hennis twining 

Quadruplets - Mrs. Gandy, Mrs. Kern, Mrs. Hennis and Ms. Wynn 

Winners of the week - We were so proud to see former LMS students Raelynne Miller, Josh Meandro and Diamond Rivera presenting to our 8th grade! Thank you for the inspiration! It's a great day to be a BOLT! 

Raelynn Miller addressing the 8th graders 

Josh Meandro talking about being involved in school 

Diamond stopped by to see one of her favorites... Mrs. Kern! 

Diamond Rivera sharing her insights on the High School 

Weekly Overview
Monday - 10/23 - B Day - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 10/24 - A Day - Phys Ed Club, 3:20 PM
Wednesday - 10/25 - B Day - Staff Meeting, 3:20 PM
Thursday - 10/26 - A Day - Career Fair, Auditorium Hallway; Shades of Blue Club, 3:20 PM; PTO Fundraiser at Yogo, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Mention you are from LMS)
Friday - 10/27 - B Day - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 16 - 20, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

NJHS at the Alzheimer's Walk 

The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities 

"It is a great day to be a Bolt" is a statement you hear throughout our district. At Lakeside we have always been the Lightning and will always be the Lightning. As we increase our support for the High School and to further bring the district together, we have experimented with a new saying. "It's a great day to be a Jr. Bolt" is starting to spread throughout the school. In fact, some of the choices for the new gear for this year could have the Jr. Bolt included. Be on the lookout for new logos and LMS gear for the year!

The administration is in full swing with walkthroughs and observations. Each of us are seeing high academic engagement in the classrooms. Mr. Hudson, had this to say about the 8th grade learning environment, "This past week alone, I saw students completing choice boards, cooperative groups, rich classroom discussions, students modeling problems on the SmartBoard, Venn  Diagrams to compare and contrast, and teachers using multiple teaching strategies and activities to keep students engaged." Way to go 8th grade! Keep up the hard work!

Mr. Protic teaching Algebra 

Now that we are past the 1/2 way point of our first marking period, Guidance Counselors are going through the progress reports to identify and meet with students who are in danger. Remember, our Retention Policy has been extended to all classes and students can not fail two or more classes. In addition to the meetings with the Guidance Counselors, we have after school homework help, and additional assistance in the Advisory period if needed.

We hope everyone has a great week, and remember, "It's a great day to be a Jr. Bolt"!

Daily Announcements
The Lakeside Cross Country Team split in their Tri-Meet with Buena and Middle Township on Tuesday. The Girls swept the event with the top five finishers in the race. They were: Brianna Craig, Cassidy Blough, Autumn Craig, Leah Ellis and Broke Joslin. The boys top three were Sam Miller, Sean Olinda, and Andrew Zerra.

The Boys' Soccer team lost yesterday to Bridgeton 3 to 1.  Patrick Earnest scored the lone goal for the Lightning to lead the comeback effort.  There is no practice today.

The Peace and Respect Days Update is:
6th: 8 Days
7th: 6 Days
8th: 0 Days

LMS students helped out the High School Marching Band

Reminder to all 8th grade band members attending the Marching Band Night:  Please do not forget to bring your instrument home and meet at Memorial High School at 5pm. 


HEY...HEY...HEY...WHAT DO YOU SAY?
ARE YOU ALL~ READY TO PLAY?
It's that time of year.  The clues are up.. outside the choir room door for the Spring Musical.
The reveal will be on Tuesday,
info packets will be here.
So it's time to prepare
Coz' auditions are near!
Auditions will be Monday, October 30th & Wednesday, November 1st

Attention all students and staff:
This is a friendly reminder that ALL GYM NOTES are to be turned in to the student's gym teacher FIRST!  No gym notes should be turned in to the front office, front desk, homeroom teacher, or nurse until given to the gym teacher first.  Thank you.

Girls Soccer 

Calling all cheerleaders. Do you want to join the Lakeside cheer club? Come see Mrs. Stroup in G210 for more information and to pick up your physical forms. The first meeting will be on October 24th.

Only one week left to have a chance at winning $100 or participating in our Dash for Cash! Our yearly Otis Spunkmeyer and Cherrydale fundraiser runs until October 20th. Our top seller is going to win $100! Someone else is going to win a crisp $50 bill! There are a lot of prizes up for grabs and fundraising helps us have fun activities throughout the year!

Do you want to help the victims of the hurricanes, but don't know how?  Do you have a quarter?  All it takes is one quarter, just 25 cents, to buy a red, white and blue bracelet to support the hurricane relief.  Stop by Mrs. Sooy's room, M133, to buy a bracelet or look for students selling them during lunches during the month of October.  That quarter will go a long way in helping those trying to rebuild their lives after the hurricane. 

Thank you and our joke of the week is Why do ghosts like to ride in elevators? It raises their spirits. Have a frightening week!

Jr. Bolts Athletic Schedule 

Dates of Oct 23-Oct 27	X-Country	Field Hockey	Boys Soccer	Girls Soccer
Monday Oct 23, 2017	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Home game vs. Buena 4pm at MSHS shuttle leaving at 3:15pm.	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017	Away meet vs. OCIMS and Buena dismissal at 2:45pm (4pm game) Arrival at 7pm	Home game vs. Bridgeton 4pm at MSHS shuttle leaving at 3:15pm	Home game vs.LCMR 4pm.	Away game vs.LCMR School dismissal at 2:35pm (4pm game) Arrival at 7pm
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017	NEVER on Wed	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS
Thursday Oct 26 2017	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Away game vs.EHT Fernwood School dismissal at 2:45pm (4pm game) Arrival at 7pm	Home game vs.Fernwood EHT 4pm.
Friday Oct 27, 2017	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Away game vs.EHT Fernwood School dismissal at 2:45pm (4pm game) Arrival at 7pm	Practice 3:30-430 at LMS	Practice 3:30-430 at

Pictures from around the school

Girls Soccer vs. Alder 

Girls Soccer vs. Alder 

Girls Soccer vs. Alder 

Girls Soccer vs. Alder 

Girls Soccer vs. Alder 

Marching Band 

Marching Band 

Marching Band 

Dr. Cook and his selfies 

8th graders are reading and discussing the Monkey's Paw 

Ms. Witchnick is cold at Field Hockey 

Ms. Tombleson is cold too! 

Dressed for success at LMS (hey that rhymes) 

Our new Bulletin Board to support the High School 

NJHS 

NJHS (Thanks Mrs. Booz and Mrs. Gaudio for leading)  

NJHS 

NJHS 

NJHS

Marching Band 

Marching Band 

Marching Band 

Twinning at LMS - Great minds dress alike 

Our first quintuple 

Mrs. Lokey, Mrs. Ciccio and Mrs. Goff were tripletes 

Mrs. Bermudez and Ms. McCafferty 

Mr. Protic and Dr. Cook 

Ms. Raugh and Mrs. Hallenbeck 

Winners of the Week - This week's winners are the National Junior Honor Society. These kids raised over 1,300 dollars for Alzheimers research and participated in the walk. Great job NJHS and thanks for being such role models for our school. 

NJHS at the Alzheimer's Walk

Weekly Overview
Monday - 10/16 - A Day - Leadership Meeting, 9:15 AM
Tuesday - 10/17 - B Day - Another great day to be at LMS
Wednesday - 10/18- A Day - Rite Aid Flu Clinic for Staff
Thursday - 10/19-B Day - High School visit to 8th graders (Advisory Period)
Friday - 10/20- A Day - College Day