Lightning Round: April 16

LMS hosted an AVID site visit!

Lakeside Lightning,

The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

We had another amazing week at LMS. On Wednesday we hosted schools from the area who were interested in AVID. One of the highlights of the day was hearing from the student panel. The students shared their experiences with AVID and how it enhanced their middle school academics.

In addition, we hosted our first Movie Under The Stars on Friday, April 13. The movie was Jumanji and we had about 100 people attend. A big thank you to Mr. Hudson and the 8th grade crew for coming up with this opportunity for family engagement.

Franklin Institute Visits LMS, Tuesday, April 17 @ 7:00 PM
Be sure to come out to the LMS auditorium on Tuesday at 7:00 PM for the Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show. This is a free event and is great for families! We have partnered with the Holly City Development Corporation and Bacon and Silver Run Elementary schools.

Want to see Eggs Hatch?
Check out our live webcam (click here) to see eggs hatch in Ms. Carroll's classroom!

LMS Student Dylan Latham Intervenes in an Emergency - See below from Dylan's mom
Good Afternoon Dr. Cook,

I wanted to share with you a moment that Dylan and I experienced last night. We, unfortunately, witnessed a horrific accident. An SUV was in front of us and went to turn onto a side road. Upon doing so, an explosion happened in the front of her vehicle as is ripped it around almost in a circle. Dylan and I noticed that the explosion was a motorcycle. We ran out and just wanted to find the person. The lady who hit him told us to look in the woods while she called 911. Dylan found him and went right to him without any fear and held his hand and with such a soothing voice, spoke as calmly as she could to the guy. He was wrapped around a couple of trees. I just tried to untangle some of the mess while trying not to cause any additional pain.

Teen Arts Festival

Dylan got him talking and found out his name and tried to keep him focused on the little boy that he kept asking us to find (should he not make it) and tell him how much his daddy loved him. She told him he could do that himself and told him he was NOT going to die. I heard him finally talk in a normal voice and asked Dylan, “Your not lying to me, right?”. And Dylan spent the rest of the time she had with him letting him know that he’s going to live and that she would never lie about something like that.

She showed such tenderness and bravery for a 13 year old. And our intentions was to NOT let him die alone. And she was prepared for that. Somehow. It took some time and effort for the shock to wear off once we were home. She asked me, “what do we do now?”. And I responded that she didn’t need to worry about what to do next except to know that she made a difference just being there and to know that she may have saved his life by keeping him from going into shock. She kept him calm and spoke so sweetly that you would think she was professionally trained to do so. I was able to find out that he made it.

I am so proud and ever so shocked at the ability of a child to think and react in pure chaos. Dylan is that child. She’s constantly amazing me! Yes, I’m partial. But, I thought that those who are around her and know just how special she is too would like to share in this moment.

This was received from the motorcyclist...
“Hi there, I’m so thankful for you and your daughter the both of you kept me together. I’m very lucky. Your daughter really gave me hope, how she handled herself talked to me, she kept me thinking. I thank her for that. Just thank you for the hands I could hold onto.”
All My Best,
Tina Latham

Daily Announcements

LMS hosted our first Movie Night

Next Wednesday, April 18th, is our next PTO meeting and we are planning some epic end of the year events. Come out to the art room at 5 p.m.

Do you like science? Do you like cool chemical reactions, like making slime, oobleck or making a volcano erupt? Of course you do! Then come out to the FREE Franklin Institute Traveling show hosted right here in the Lakeside auditorium on Tuesday April 17th at 7pm. All students from any of our district schools are welcome, so bring along your younger or older relative to join in the fun! If you REALLY love hands on science, stay after the show to participate in hands on science experiments and demonstrations hosted by our district’s science-loving teachers!

Intramural Floor Hockey will begin Tuesday April 17th. Please check the sign up sheet located by the Auxiliary Gym to see if you are cleared to stay. If you haven’t signed up and are interested please see Coach Camerieri or Coach Wittman for a permission slip.

Let's tape Dr. Cook to the wall! The cost is $0.25 per inch of duct tape! With a pass from your advisory teacher, you can “buy” your tape during advisory periods upstairs in G210 Monday, April 9th through Friday, April 13th. The five (5) students who purchase the most duct tape will help with taping Dr. Cook to a wall on Monday, April 16th. See Mrs. Stroup in G210 if you have any questions.

Tickets are now on sale for Lakeside Family Friendly Night at the Philadelphia Soul Game (Soul vs. Atlanta) on SATURDAY, May 19th. Bus leaves Lakeside at 4 and returns at 10:30. Tickets are $25 cash (only-no checks accepted) per person. Since it is a Saturday, there will be no food provided prior to 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 joke for the week is How do you make a blog about sewing? You just start a new thread. Hope your week is SEW wonderful!

Twinning at LMS - Great minds dress alike

Pictures from Around the School

AVID Site Visit

We had a successful YOGO fundraiser

Geometry Night

Teen Arts Festival

Movie Night was a success!

Winner of the Week - Dylan Latham - Thank you for your assistance during the motorcycle accident (for full description see her moms message earlier in the blog)

Dylan Latham

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule, please click here
Monday - April 16 - A Day - Phys Ed, Credit Completion, 3:20
Tuesday - April 17 - B Day - Library, HW, Art, Math, Phys Ed, 3:20 PM; Frankin Institute Traveling Science Exhibit, Auditorium, 7:00 PM
Wednesday - April 18 - A Day - 3rd MP Ends; 7th Grade GT Field Trip; Subcommittees, 3:20 PM, PTO Meeting, 5:00 PM in Art Room
Thursday - April 19 - B Day - 4th MP Begins, Grade Level Meetings during Advisory; Shades of Blue, HW, LAL, Lego Robotics, 3:20 PM
Friday - April 20 - A Day - Bubbles for Autism, Advisory; AVA Club, 3:20 PM

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