December 9 - 13, 2019

NJHS Trip 

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS!

Please join us this Wednesday and Thursday for our Winter Concerts. On Wednesday, the 6th graders will have the stage all to themselves. On Thursday, we will feature the 7th and 8th grade band and choir students. All shows start at 7:00 PM.

Reminder that December 13th is an early dismissal day for students, with the afternoon scheduled as a professional development day for staff.

Our students have been doing awesome with the Advisory Interventions this year. We would like to acknowledge some excellent work. 
IXL Class Average Rankings
1st Place:  Mrs. Richardson’s Class with 2,410 questions answered per student!
2nd Place: Mrs. Stroup’s Class with 2,390 questions answered per student!
3rd Place: Mrs. Wheaton’s Class with 1,177 questions answered per student!

Honorable Mentions:
Mrs. Protze: 1,051 questions per student
Mrs. Gardenhire: 748 questions per student
Mr. Perry: 672 questions per student
Mr. Doss & Mrs. Oquendo: 443 questions per student
Mrs. Rauch: 573 questions per student
Mrs. Sanderlin: 301 questions per student
Mr.P: 209 questions per student
Mrs. Borchert: 565 questions per student
Mrs. Roche & Mrs. Todd: 295 questions per student
Mrs. Protic: 232 questions per student
Mrs. Peterson & Mrs. Hickman: 233 questions per student
Mrs. McLoone: 222 questions per student
Mrs. Lopergolo: 278 questions per student
Mrs. Harrington: 408 questions per student
Mr. Fien: 218 questions per student
Ms. DiMattia: 383 questions per student
Mrs. Colon: 274 questions per student
Mrs. Clarke: 384 questions per student
Ms. Belmonte: 285 questions per student
Mrs. Zerra: 376 questions per student
Mrs. Watson: 367 questions per student


Wow, Way to go.  Keep up the good work!!

Daily Announcements 
Students - Reminder that all outerwear jackets must be put in your lockers. 

Hey Jr. Bolts have you ever wanted to eat lunch with a friend in a quiet place, play some games, or just chill?  Well now you can!!  PBSIS has scheduled our first monthly buddy lunch on December 13, 2019 in the new PBSIS lounge across from the cafeteria. You will get to eat lunch and hang out with your friends for your lunch period and advisory.  Grab your buddy lunch tickets for you and 1 friend in your grade level ZAP stores for 15 ZAPs.  Don't wait, ticket sales are VERY limited!

For all students interested in joining the Lakeside Wrestling team:  there will be an informational meeting with Coach Varga after school on Monday, December 9th in the main gym.  The meeting will end at 3:30 and you must have a ride to attend.  Any questions, please see Mr. Kavanagh in B137. 

Lakeside, our very own Maren Woodman is at it again, making spirits bright for our furry friends.
Many animals will be spending this holiday season in the shelter, in a kennel alone and cold. We can help make their season a little brighter bydonating from the list below. Don’t be a “Grrrrrr-inch” and help our furry friends!
Donations Needed:
★ Cat food (wet and dry)
★ Dog food (wet and dry)
★ Blankets
★ Toys
★ Dog & Cat treats
Please drop off any donations at Mrs.Votta’s room (B107). Please have donations in by Friday, December 13th so that they can be delivered to the shelter in time for the holidays.

Want your pictures with friends in the yearbook?  Eshare them!  Go to hjeshare.com and type in code Lakeside20 then follow the directions.  Mrs. Sooy is looking for pictures with friends, pictures with a favorite staff member, snapchat filters, sports pictures and more.  Directions for eshare are also on the yearbook flier.


Thank you and our joke of the week is:  What should you say to Santa Clause when he's taking attendance? PRESENT. Have a present week!

Pictures from around the school 

Rock candy is complete 

Mrs. Wheaton's rock candy project

On Tuesdays we do yoga at LMS 

AVID night at the 76ers 

AVID night at the 76ers 

AVID night at the 76ers 

AVID night at the 76ers 

NJHS trip to the Veterans Home 

NJHS trip to the Veterans Home 

NJHS trip to the Veterans Home 

NJHS trip to the Veterans Home 

NJHS trip to the Veterans Home 

NJHS trip to the Veterans Home 

Full Steam Ahead in action! 

Full Steam Ahead in action! 

Full Steam Ahead in action! 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Mrs. Oquendo's students working in Measurement Stations 

Choir performs for Women's Club 

Ms. Belmonte's after school cooking class 

Ms. Belmonte's after school cooking class 

Ms. Belmonte's after school cooking class 

Twinning at LMS - Great Minds Dress Alike 

In the twinning and Christmas spirit (Ms. Ciccio and Ms. Groff) 

Ms. Ciccio, Mrs. Groff and Mrs. Birnstiel 

Winner of the Week - 
On Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Kavanagh gave birth to Liam Matthew Kavanagh at 11:00 AM. He was 6 pounds and 8 ounces.  Mom and Dad (and Aunt Ms. Carroll) are doing well.  Congratulations to the Kavanaghs!

Liam Matthew Kavanagh

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here 

Monday 12/9/19 - A Day - NJDOE visit to LMS; Teacher of the Year Meeting, 3:20 PM

Tuesday - 12/10/19 - B Day - Stations and Centers with Mrs. Keefer, DMC
Wednesday - 12/11/19 - A Day - Subcommittees, 3:20 PM; 6th grade Winter Concert, 7:00 PM
Thursday - 12/12/19 - B Day - 7/8 Winter Concert, 7:00 PM

Friday - 12/13/19 - A Day - PBSIS Buddy Lunch (all lunches); Early Dismissal, 1:10 PM

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Published by Spike Cook, Millville