January 27 - 31, 2020

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

And just like that we have completed our first month in the new year. Students and staff are now back to a routine since coming back from the holidays. 3rd marking period starts on Thursday! Parents, please be reminded that we do not have school on Wednesday for Staff Development.

Parent School Improvement Session - January 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Mark your calendars for the second Parent School Improvement Meeting of the School Year on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the DMC. We will be reviewing the "data dashboard" for the school and discussing math, language arts, advisory, behavior and attendance. Please be sure to come out to support our school.

Daily Announcements 
Hey Jr. Bolts!!!  How many of you wish you could go to gym twice a day instead of just once?  How many of you wish more of your friends were in gym class with you?  Well on January 31 your dream can come true for just 20 ZAPs!!  PBSIS is hosting a matball event for you and your friends in the auxiliary gym.  Tickets will be on sale during homeroom on January 28 & January 30 in your grade level ZAP store.  Tell your friends and get your tickets at your grade level ZAP store before they sell out and come hang out with some of your favorite gym teachers!!  Remember to check the PBSIS activity calendars in the cafeteria to see what is coming up!

The boys basketball team defeated Bridgeton 41-33 yesterday in their first home game of the season. Tayshun Newman and Khalon Foster led all scorers and played a great game to lead the boys. All boys played and contributed to the hard fought win. The boys travel to Pleasantville on Monday for their next game.

Interested in learning what Lacrosse is all about? Join us on Monday the 27th for a FREE clinic for boys and girls at Holly Heights Gymnasium to check it out. Information such as time and age groups can be found online or by contacting Corrine Veight at (609) 805-5162. There is also a Lacrosse team available in the Spring. Practices start in February. Equipment is provided. Millville High School officially added boy’s lacrosse to their athletic program! Come learn about a fun fast paced sport!

Mark your calendars for the second Parent School Improvement Meeting of the School Year on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Lakeside DMC. We will be reviewing the "data dashboard" for the school and discussing math, language arts, advisory, behavior and attendance. Please be sure to come out to support our school on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Lakeside DMC.

Thank you and our joke of the week is:  If the internet had a boat, where would they park it? Google Docs . Have a fabulous week!

Pictures from around the school

Congratulations to Joerie Vega Rodriguez, Juelz Bryant, Kristina Fein, Elana Diaz, Demere White and Jerry Shea forbeing selected to an art gallery at Rowan University in March! 

Dr. Cook treated Winner of the Week, David Laird to lunch 

Focused Notes training with Mrs. Benfer (and Mr. Bunting) 

Focused Notes training with Mrs. Benfer (and Mr. Bunting)

Focused Notes training with Mrs. Benfer (and Mr. Bunting)

Our new postcards are in and staff will be sending out soon! 

Winner of the Week - Chet Tostevin 
Congratulations to Chet Tostevin for re-auditioning for the Olympic Conference Junior High Honors Band and making it in on clarinet!

Chet Tostevin, Winner of the Week! 

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here Monday 1/27/20 - A Day - SEL with Dr. Pogust in DMC; Girl's Basketball, 4:00 PM; Parent School Improvement Night, 6:00 PM Tuesday - 1/28/20 - B Day - Marking Period 2 ends
Wednesday - 1/29/20 - -No School - Teacher Inservice
Thursday - 1/30/20 - A Day - Marking Period 3 begins; Art Sale RCSJ, 4:00 PM Friday - 1/31/20 - B Day - Staff Souper Bowl; PBSIS Mat Ball

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Published by Spike Cook, Millville

January 20 - 24, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

We hope everyone had an enjoyable 3 day weekend. At Lakeside Middle School, we know that having off for Martin Luther King, Jr. day is not just another day off but rather an opportunity for us to reflect on the impact of one of our great leaders. Dr. King held education at a very high level in his speeches and his actions. One of his most important quotes about education was, "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." 

We have so much to be grateful for in regards to Martin Luther King, Jr. As we being this week, be sure to reflect on this quote when dealing with others, "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” 

Our hope for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 is that our students will resolve conflicts peacefully. 

Daily Announcements 

The boys basketball team defeated Egg Harbor Township to kick off their 2020 season 28-25. Khalon Foster led all scorers with 11 points. Tashon Newman added another 8 points in the win. The boys look to extend their winning streak today when they travel to Middle Township. 

Thank you and our joke of the week is:  What did the nuts say when they were playing tag? I’m gonna CASHEW! Have a funny week! 

Pictures from around the school 

Students from Mrs. Wheaton's class work together to calculate unit rates and find the "better deal." 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Garay, and Ms. Clifford had their 7th grade social studies classes participate in a Renaissance Research project to find their best friend in a “speed-dating” style interview activity. 

Winner of the Week - This week's winner is Martin Luther King Jr. We are all so grateful for his impact on our country. We know his words are still very timely for our society and we have so much work that needs to be done to resolve conflicts peacefully! 

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here 

Monday 1/20/20 - No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday - 1/2120 - A Day - Another respectful day at LMS

Wednesday - 1/22/20 - B Day - Department Meetings, 3:20 PM

Thursday - 1/23/20 - A Day - Science Department Meeting, 3:20 PM

Friday - 1/24/20 - B Day - Another respectful day at LMS


Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

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Instagram - #lmslighting

Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

January 13 - 17, 2019

AVID Family Night was a success 

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS!

We had our first full week of school in 2020 and it was a very good week! The Vice Principals each hosted an Assembly to refocus the students as we begin the new year. They reviewed the Non Negotiables as well as other important information such as academics,  and end of the year information.

Students were able to earn time in our PBSIS Lounge for the monthly PBSIS Buddy Lunch. The lounge is very cool and has games, technology, and comfortable seating. Our Winter Sports started their seasons this week, and the actors and actresses started practicing for the school play.

8th into 9th grade Course Selection begins this week in Science classes. Be sure to touch base with your Science teacher on your specific day.

No School - January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Winter Sports Rules 
For any student who plans to attend any sporting events at Lakeside:  you must leave the school at dismissal and return with a parent or guardian in order to stay and watch any game.  You must stay with your parent or guardian and leave promptly after the game.  Any student staying after dismissal or arriving without an adult will be removed from the building.

Parent School Improvement Session - January 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Mark your calendars for the second Parent School Improvement Meeting of the School Year. We will be reviewing the "data dashboard" for the school and discussing math, language arts, advisory, behavior and attendance. Please be sure to come out to support our school.

Daily Announcements
Reminder to all teachers and coaches of 8th grade students:  Please submit your Awesome 8th Graders list to Mrs. Sooy by Friday, 1/17.  Don't let any of our amazing 8th graders be overlooked!

Attention all field hockey players: this is the last week to sign up for indoor league. If you are interested and have not yet notified Coach Wheaton, you must see her as soon as possible.

Thank you and our joke of the week is:  What is Beethovens favorite fruit? Ba-na-na-na. Have a fantastic week!

Pictures from around the school 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Cookie dissection in Science class 

Lady Jr. Bolts in action 

Making sure we are on time and accurate with the games 

Lady Jr. Bolts 

Jr. Bolt Cheerleaders 

Staff hard at work 

LMS Lightning Bots 

LMS Lightning Bots 

LMS Lightning Bots 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

AVID Family Night 

PBSIS Buddy Lunch 

Mr. Hand with an epic shirt 

Winner of the Week - David Laird 
Congratulations to David Laird for making first chair trombone for the Olympic Conference Honors Band. 

We are very proud of David for this amazing accomplishment 

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here 
Monday 1/13/20 -B Day - Another respectful day at LMS
Tuesday - 1/14/20 - A Day - Another respectful day at LMS
Wednesday - 1/15/20 - B Day - Subcommittees, 3:20 PM
Thursday - 1/16/20 - A Day - SLC meeting, 3:20 PM
Friday - 1/17/20 - B Day - Another respectful day at LMS

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - #lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org


Published by Spike Cook, Millville

January 6 - 10, 2020

Mr. P. says, "It's a great day to be a Jr. Bolt" 

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

We are looking forward to the first full week of 2020. Last week we only had two days but they were very important as we transitioned into 2020. Students and staff reviewed the Non Negotiables as well expectations for the remainder of the year.

This week we have two assemblies scheduled. On Tuesday, select students will learn more about our new after school program "The Phoenix Program." This club is the result of a partnership with the NJDOE as well as the local Cumberland County Prosecutors Office. We will also have Grade Level Assemblies on Thursday during Advisory periods to ensure that all students are aware of the Administration's expectations for the remainder of the year.


Consider Supporting Millville Family
Former LMS students (Angelica and Angelina Fregona) lost their mother unexpectedly on New Years Eve. If you would like to donate to the family, follow the link (click here).

Fa La La Holidays

Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Borchert and Mrs. Lopergolo 

 Meg Sooy, Arcadia University Student, visits Lakeside 

Meg Sooy talking with students about College Life 

Daily Announcements
The What’s Next Club meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Vex Robotics meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week til 4:30 PM

Thank you and our joke of the week is:  What kind of doctor is Dr. Pepper? He's a fizzician.  Have a fizzy week!

Dr. Cook treats Ayla and Maren to Lunch for their volunteerism during the Holiday Season 

Maren, Dr. Cook and Ayla

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here 
Monday 1/6/20 -A Day - Another respectful day at LMS
Tuesday - 1/7/20 - B Day - 2:30 PM Phoenix Program
Wednesday - 1/8/20 - A Day - Staff Meeting, 3:20 PM
Thursday - 1/9/20 - B Day - Grade Level Assemblies in Advisory
Friday - 1/10/20 - A Day - PBSIS Buddy Lunch with Dr. Cook, Lunches

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - #lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org


Published by Spike Cook, Millville