January 8 - 12, 2018

Lakeside Lightning,

The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

Although we didn't have school, the custodian crew worked!

Last week the east coast experienced an unprecedented storm called a Bomb Cyclone. I am sure every had to look that up as we did, but in short a Bomb Cyclone refers to "a phenomenon expected to occur as this weather event unfolds. The official term is explosive cyclogenesis, or bombogenesis which—in addition to being my new favorite word—is actually really common." (Source: Popular Science)

A big shout out goes to our custodial staff. They braved the storm and shoveled the grounds around the school. As you are aware, our school is humongous with lots of sidewalks. The custodian staff ensured that we would be safe when return to school on Monday.

Important Parent Meeting - January 10 at 6:00 PM in DMC 
This week we will have a special parent meeting on Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30 PM in the DMC. The purpose of this meeting is address concerns of bullying at Lakeside Middle School. Sue Bacon, from the NJCAP program, will review how all of the students and staff are trained to identify and address bullying at Lakeside Middle School. This will be a great session for parents to attend so they can see first hand how LMS is addressing bullying.

Gifted and Talented LMS students win Stock Market in National Competition
Congratulations to First Place Middle School Division winners Milton White, Uche Aliche, Paul Porecca, and Will Shea. These students will receive a trophy and $250.00 dollar gift card per team member!

In addition, LMS also secured Third Place in the Middle School Division and the following students Sydney Repp, Andrew Zerra, and Karen Chainey will receive $125.00 gift card per team member!

Additional Honor Roll Assembly 
We had an issue regarding who earned honor roll or principal’s list for 1st MP.  Due to the number of students on the attached list, we will be holding a second assembly to recognize these students for their achievement.  The assembly will be held on Friday, January 12 at 2:00.  Passes will be issued to students in homeroom on January 12th.

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Students of the Month! 
Jake Boggs for Language Arts
Enaysha Walker for Math
Karla lopez-Vivar for Social Studies
Armando Virutet for Science

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser - From now until April 2, 2018 (Benefits 8th grade) 
We are participating in a unique fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Here are the rules: "When your guests dine with us they simply show this card to the staff member processing payment.  At this point the team member will tag the check with a "Team L".  This will tag the check so the discussed percentage will be set aside for your fundraiser. 

This PDF file can be emailed, printed/handed out, sent through text, or posted on social media.  All we require is that your guest presents the flyer in some fashion.   We do not allow solicitation in front of the restaurant handing out flyers."



Daily Announcements 
Do you like to sing? Dance? Is acting your specialty?  Are you a talented artist?  If so, Performance Plus is for you.  This two-day workshop takes place at Wheaton Village on February 8th and 9th .   All Lakeside students are able to sign up for this activity.  There is a $40 fee to attend.  Please see Mrs. Gaudio in Y 133 to register.  Don’t delay – spots fill up quickly!

Any students who have signed up for Intramural Weight Training. Please check the sign up list down by the Auxiliary Gym to see if they are eligible to play. Students with “cleared” next to their name can participate. Weight Training will begin on January 9th. Any questions please see Coach Camerieri or Coach Wittman.

First Lego League Club is meeting every day after school until 5 p.m. in M102 to prepare for our January 13th competition. If you cannot attend you must notify Ms. Carroll or Mrs. Salvati as there is important information you need.

Thank you and the joke of the week is: Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two tired. Have an energized Week at LMS!

Pictures from around the school

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

LMS storm clean up  

Winners of the Week
This week's winners of the blog go to our Custodian Team led by Mr. Wayne Parr. As mentioned earlier in the blog, the crew braved the elements and ensured that our school would be open and ready. Thanks for all you do!

Dedication 

Dedication 

Weekly Schedule
Monday - 1/8/2018 - Phys Ed, Credit Completion, 3:20 PM
Tuesday - 1/9/2018 - Honors Band auditions, Library, HW, Art, Math, Phys Ed clubs, 3:20 PM
Wednesday - 1/10/18 - Department Meetings, 3:20 PM; PTO Meeting, 5:00 PM; Parent Anti Bullying Meeting, 6:00 PM
Thursday - 1/11/18 - Lego, LAL, HW, Shades of Blue clubs, SLC Meeting, 3:20 PM
Friday - 1/12/18 - AVA Club, 3:20 PM

Published by Dr. Spike Cook, Millville, NJ