Lightning Round: February 2018

Sunday, February 25, 2018

February 26 - March 2, 2018

Lakeside Lightning,

The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

March 17, 2018

We are excited for another amazing week at Lakeside Middle School! On Monday, February 26, 2018 all parents are invited to LMS to learn about the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) and help us with our School Improvement Plan for the 2018-19 School Year. The meeting will be from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the DMC. You can enter through the front doors or the 6th grade entrance.

Mark your calendar for the first Millville Youth Empowerment Summit on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Lakeside Middle School. This Summit will feature exciting workshops on topics such as leadership, mindfulness, careers and health and wellness. There is no cost tot the Summit and there is free food and giveaways! Students and parents can pre register at by clicking here. We hope you will join us for the Summit!

Daily Announcements
Lakeside Wrestling finished the season with a win against Lower Cape May regional by the score of 24-12. Impressive pins and wins by Carlos Rosa-Colon, Anthony Kukal, Anthony Romero, Juan Romero with two pins, Jose Bravo, and Elijah Edwards.
Lakeside Wrestling pay attention for upcoming announcements on uniform drop off after school. Don’t forget about the hoodies. Great finish BOLTS!

Hello Lakeside Family! Gabby Akiatan would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported her Diaper Drive. We have collected a total of 1,103 diapers and 1,646 single baby wipes! All the collected diapers and baby wipes will be delivered to the Cumberland County Catholic Charities Diaper Bank this week.

The boy’s basketball team beat Alder Avenue 38-33 in their final home game of the season. Keyvon Harrell led all scorers with 11 points. Also, Calem Bowman added 9 points and Jabbaar Barriento contributed to the win with another 8 points. The boys close out the season Monday away at Pleasantville.

All members of student council must stop by to pick up the Millville Youth Empowerment Summit papers - Everyone must return the form completed with a parent signature. Due Friday March 2

It’s time for track and field sign – ups. If you think you are fast or strong or both, then sign –up for the Lakeside Track and Field Team. Sign-ups are located in the cafeteria. If you sign – up, be sure to take home the parent information sheet that will be located next to the sign-up list.

We are collecting Box Tops again. Your homeroom teacher should have given you a collection sheet so don't delay. Bring your box tops or filled collection sheets in by February 26th. There will be great prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place homeroom winners.

Tickets are still on sale for Lakeside Family Friendly Night at the Philadelphia 76’ers Game (76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets) on Monday, March 19th. Bus leaves Lakeside at 5 and returns at 10:30. Tickets are $25 cash (only-no checks accepted) per person and food will be provided at 4:00 p.m. at Lakeside before the game. Permission slips are available in the main office and can be turned into Ms. Benfer.

Thank you and our Black History Fact of the day is: Marvel's BLACK PANTHER, the first global superhero blockbuster with an African American director and a mostly black cast, set records for a February opening and for a Presidents Day weekend debut. Black Panther's sales is ranked as the fifth highest domestic opening weekend of all time.

Pictures from around the school

We are ready for Read Across America Day on March 2

Student Security Guards at LMS? Stay tuned for more information

Mrs. Lopergolo's math students doing the Heartbreak Hitman Math Mystery

Mr. Fien's math students learn everywhere

Mr. Fien's math students learn everywhere

Students getting ready for Seussical The Musical

Mr. Hickman doing science after school for the AV club

Mindfulness training for staff and students!

Dr. Cook and Dr. Pogust!

Mindfulness training for staff and students!

Twinning at LMS - Great Minds Dress Alike

Mrs. Benfer and Dr. Pogust

Mrs. Gaudio and her GT students

Winners of the Week - This week's winner of the blog goes to Ms. Bellucci and her Art students for sending a care package to the students in Parkland, Florida!

Weekly Overview - For a detailed overview please click here
Monday - February 26 - A Day - Parent ESSA Night at LMS, 6:00 PM
Tuesday - February 27 - B Day
Wednesday - February 28 - A Day - Staff Meeting
Thursday - March 1 - B Day
Friday - March 2 - A Day

Published by Dr. Spike Cook, Millville, NJ

Sunday, February 18, 2018

February 19 - 23, 2018

Lakeside Lightning,

The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

This past week another school was victimized by a horrendous tragedy. Our hearts go out to community of Parkland, Florida. We also know that their is a national debate in progress regarding guns, mental health and politics.

As a school, however, it is our mission to create a safe learning environment. We take this responsibility very seriously which is why we do the following:

Follow policies and protocols on any suspicious behavior
Work closely with the Millville Police Department
Train staff and students on crisis situations such as fire drills, lock down drills and evacuation drills
Require all staff to go through safe and security training
Work closely with our District Crisis Coordinator Mr. Bob Cirroco
Have a dedicated Security team that monitors the front desk, hallways, perimeter and classrooms
Require all visitors to sign in and enter only at the front desk
Work collaboratively to investigate threats

Again, we take these issues very seriously and work everyday to keep the students of Lakeside Middle School safe and secure. We appreciate the support of the parents and community members as this issue requires teamwork and trust to be successful!

Mrs. Stroup's class wins $1,000 grant from Moby Max

The Multiple Teaching Strategy Study (MTSS) is researching how student incentives can help teachers who have limited time and resources implement multiple high-impact, evidence-based teaching strategies in their busy classrooms. Mrs. Stroup's students were required to take initial benchmark tests and then were randomly assigned to work on language arts or math. Students are required to log an average of three hours of time each week during the study.

During the course of the study, students are expected to increase by at least one grade level in their assigned area. So far, she had students that have increased their math skills anywhere from .4-1.8 grade levels and students who have increased their language arts skills by 1.2-2.7 grade levels. Her classroom will receive over $1,000 worth of prizes; including posters, t-shirts, gift certificates, mini bluetooth speakers, earbuds, a waterproof camera and teacher gifts during the 12 weeks the study is underway.

Daily Announcements

Valentines in Ms. Lind's class

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have a song request for our next dance? Get your requests in NOW in the box in front of Mr. Hands room.

The Lakeside boys basketball team beat Vineland 37-23 avenging an earlier season loss. Keyvon Harrell led all scorers with 13 points. Raquan Ford had an exceptional game scoring in critical moments of the game and finishing with 10 points.

The Lakeside girls basketball team defeated Vineland yesterday by a score of 35 to 27. Lakeside got outstanding performances from Sanaa Doss, Dahjanae Williams, and Julianna Wilson. Great Job girls! Reminder, there is no girls basketball practice today. Also, all girls are encourage to attend the Varsity game tonight at the Senior High. Millville takes on Holy Spirit in the opening round of the Cape Atlantic League tournament. Game time is 5:30. Go Bolts!

AV club will be meeting on Wednesday, February 21 and Friday February 23 at 3:20 in the DMC. Please come ready to continue our filming project. Any questions, please see Dr. Cook

Hey everybody! This is Gabby Akiatan. For those who don't know me, I'm an 8th grade student here in Lakeside and I have a service project. I’m hosting a Diaper Drive. So this Valentine's Day, help me show some love to poor families with babies by donating diapers and baby wipes. Drop off locations are at Mrs. Kern's room Y131 and Mrs. Morgan's room M135. Every donation will help tremendously to those in need. Thank you very much for your support!

Happy Valentines Day!

The National Junior Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members. Any current 7th or 8th grade student who has maintained an 85 or above average in all subject areas for six consecutive marking periods is eligible to receive an application. Please note the following important information:

*** Applications must be filled out entirely. All sections must be completed for membership consideration. If you have any questions about the applications, please see Mrs. Gaudio or Mrs. Booz prior to the application deadline.

*** In addition to the application, students are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member, as well as a personal essay detailing why you should be selected for membership.

*** The application deadline is February 26, 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Lakeside Family Friendly Night at the Philadelphia 76’ers Game (76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets) on Monday, March 19th. Bus leaves Lakeside at 5 and returns at 10:30. Tickets are $25 cash (only-no checks accepted) per person and food will be provided at 4:00 p.m. at Lakeside before the game. Permission slips are available in the main office. Permission slips can be returned to Mrs. Benfer in the main office.

Thank you and our Black History Month Fact is: Did you know that Marie Van Brittan Brown, a nurse and inventor, invented a precursor to the modern home TV security system. Ms. Brown decided to invent this security system because the crime rate was high in her NY City neighborhood and the local police didn’t always respond to emergencies. This motorized camera was able to project images onto a TV monitor, it included a two-way microphone to speak with a person outside, and an emergency alarm button to notify the police.

Pictures from around the school

Mr. P made some LMS Lightning crayons!

6th grade dance was a success!

Mr, Hakola and Mr. Perry, two awesome chaperones!

6th grade dance was a success!

Mrs. Gaudio's class is spreading kindness

ANSHANNAY won Levoy tickets in Mrs. Lind's class

Happy Valentines from Mrs. Lind

Happy Valentines Day from Mrs. Lind

Happy Valentines Day from Mrs. Lind's class

Winners of the Week - This week we have had two our our teachers play the infamous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Ms. Zeiters earned her way to Carnegie by playing with the Atlantic Pops. Ms. Andrews, our new music teacher, earned her way through the Continuo Arts Foundation. Congratulations to Ms. Zeiters and Ms. Andrews!