November 20 - 24, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

21st Century students learning Latin Percussion 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are so excited about this week because it ties into our emphasis on Gratitude at LMS. Earlier this month, Dr. Cook asked the staff at LMS to identify a few students that they were grateful for and why. The staff submitted 160 nominations and Dr. Cook will be sending 135 individual letters (some had multiple nominations) in the mail to their parents. There was certainly a theme on those students who were selected. Many have overcome obstacles or have displayed a positive attitude towards the staff at LMS. Be on the lookout and if you don't get a letter, then view it as an opportunity to grow.

Student Council is sponsoring Spirit Week
Monday is twin day
Tuesday is crazy sock day
Wednesday orange and blue. Everyone show your school spirit

On behalf of all of the staff at LMS, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Don't forget... We have an Early Dismissal on Wednesday. Students are dismissed at 1:10 PM

Daily Announcements
The Peace and Respect Days Update is:

6th grade: 2 days
7th grade: 2 days
8th grade: 2 days

Did you forget to pick up your fundraiser items?! We still have a LOT of items that need to be picked up, but you must make an appointment. Please contact Mrs. Salvati to arrange a pick up appointment.

AVA students planning out the year

Its officially basketball season and that means signups for the Lakeside boys basketball season has begun. If you are interested in signing up for basketball please see Coach Davis in room B-106 and please sign the signup sheet outside his room. Also, physical forms will be placed outside his room as well. A general meeting will be held prior to Thanksgiving break.

Student Council members that are interested in Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army- remember to sign up in Y131 this week and next.

There will be a general meeting for the cast of SEUSSICAL on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th.  Please make every attempt to be there.  Schedules, rehearsal CDs and costume lists will be given at that time.   We will meet in the choir room at dismissal.  Pick up is 4:30 in the back of the school at the MUSIC SUITE DOORS.

CAFETERIA CONTEST! Today is your last day to choose the featured vegetable of the day at lunch and get a raffle ticket for our featured prize giveaway! The drawing will be held on NOVEMBER 20TH and the winner will be announced during announcements. Today’s winning choice is three bean salad! 


 Hey Pie lovers !!!!!
Wouldn’t you like to have a slice of Pumpkin, Apple, or Strawberry Cool Whip pie?
Next Tuesday is the day, November 21st, during all lunch periods.
For ONLY 5 zaps, you can buy a ticket to enjoy a delicious slice of pie with lunch.
Tickets are on sale at the following locations:
6th grade: Miss James room (Y-102) during period 5A and 5B
7th grade: Mrs. Bermudezs room (M122) during period 4A and 4B
8th grade: Mrs. Rauchs room (M 121) during period 6A and 6B
Tickets are limited…

Winter Sports sign-ups are in the cafeteria.  Please be sure to sign in with your full name, grade, and if you have a physical completed this year.  If you're not sure about your physical status feel free to see any of the Winter Sports coaches, which are Coach Davis for Boys Basketball in B106, Coach Fry for Girls Basketball in M111, Coach Kavanagh for all sports in B137, or Coach Williams for Wrestling in M101.  Winter Sports meetings, practices, and all tryouts will be announced in near future.  Please get physicals done AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.


Are you a football player trying to get stronger and better at tackling?  Are you a soccer player trying to get better with your lower body strength and cardio?  Are you a baseball player looking to improve your strength and fitness for the upcoming season?  Are you just a tough person looking to repeat what you see in the UFC?  Well, the Lakeside Wrestling team is the team for you.  Sign-ups for the team are in two locations:  One in front of Coach Williams's classroom at M101, and the other is in the cafeteria.  You only need to sign up at one of them, but please be sure to put your full name, grade, and if you've complete a sports physical in the past year.  Wrestling is only for the toughest students, who are willing to get better everyday.  Athletes of all sizes can find a spot on the team, if you're tough enough.  So even if you've never wrestled before, sign up or talk to Coach Williams in M101 if you're interested.


Are you interested in being involved with the Audio/Visual Club at Lakeside Middle School? Would you like to write articles, take pictures and video for the school at the events? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please come out to the AVA Club Meeting on Friday, November 17 at 3:20PM - 4:20 PM in the DMC. Dr. Cook, who will be the AVA Club Advisor will go over the club expectations and have students get started with ideas! If you have any questions, please see Dr. Cook in the Main Office.

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.


Thank you and our joke of the day is What do you call a SAD cranberry? A BLUEberry! Have a Happy Week!

Twinning at LMS - Great Minds Dress Alike

Mrs. Gandy, Mrs. Schwegel, and Mrs. Murphy tripleting 

Pictures from Around the School 

21st Century students 

Ms. James's students had a pumpkin contest 

Ms. James's students had a pumpkin contest 

Morning announcements in action 

AVA students planning the year 

AVA students planning the year 

AVA students planning the year 

AVA students planning the year 

AVA students planning the year 

Mrs. Pettit having some fun in homeroom 

The winner of the pumpkin contest. Kinda looks like Dr. Cook? 

Winners of the Week - The winners of the week are all of the students who were selected for the Gratitude Letters. Thank you to all of the staff who submitted names!

Weekly Overview
Monday - Twin Day; MP 1 grades posted; Phys Ed club; Credit Completion
Tuesday - Crazy Sock Day; Math, Phys Ed, Art, Homework and Library Clubs; PBSIS Pie Day
Wednesday - Blue and Orange Day, Early dismissal, 1:10 PM; MP 1 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday - Thanksgiving - No School
Friday - No School

Published by Dr. Spike Cook, Millville, NJ