June 8 - 12, 2020

Lakeside Staff Bitmoji Style 

Lakeside Lightning, 

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

Earlier this week, the district released the following statement:
"George Floyd’s death last week is both devastating to us and yet a deeply painful narrative known all too well in this country.

We, in Millville Public Schools, must stand together against all injustices, including racism, to fight inequality and promote social justice and inclusiveness for all members of our community. There is still much to do. However, we are committed to continue with our efforts in Character Education and Trauma-sensitive schools. We must promote a school culture and climate that is inviting and where all people- students, staff and families are safe and treated fairly and with respect.

Please feel free to contact your child’s school principal, counselor or district personnel if you need."

We want everyone to know that we are working collaboratively as a staff to address racism, inequality and to promote social justice and inclusiveness.  At Lakeside, our students are always at the forefront of our decisions. It is times like these that we must come together and work collaboratively to make things better. Education is the foundation and is the key to society. 

Our administrative team, teachers, and staff have been reading, sharing and most importantly discussing these issues in relation to our school community. We will be examining our curriculum, handbook, and policies to ensure we promoting inclusiveness throughout our school. As always, we will keep you updated!  

We thank everyone for their support of the Lakeside Community! 

With Love, 
Dr. Cook, Principal 

8th Grade Step Up 
To celebrate our LMS 8th grade students we will broadcast a pre-recorded Step-Up Ceremony Monday June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. through Jim Quinn Broadcasting. Stay tuned for more details! 

The Student Exchange - During the following days, parents and students will be able to pick up belongings from their lockers, receive any certificates, and to drop off Chromebooks. In next week's blog we will provide a detailed procedure for this process. Please mark your calendars. 

• June 23 - 6th and 7th Grade A-L (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); 6th and 7th grade M-Z (1:00 PM- 3:00 PM)
• June 24 - 8th Grade A-L (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); 8th Grade M-Z (12:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
• June 25 - Make up day 
• If there are conflicts with the dates listed above, our staff will work with parents and students to ensure they received their belongings and we receive the Chromebooks 

Remote Learning - Week 12 

This is Make Up and Virtual Student Activities Week. Students will have the opportunity to make up assignments as well as participate in various end of the year activities with their teachers. Be sure to check Google Classroom for specific updates. 

Cafeteria Workers Come Up BIG During Remote Learning
Have you wondered how many meals our cafeteria workers have provided to Millville families?

• Lakeside – Breakfast = 31,399, lunch = 31,399. Total meals = 62,798 meals.
• Bacon – Breakfast = 22,305, lunch = 22,305. Total meals = 44,610 meals.
• Memorial – Breakfast = 22,317, lunch =22,317 . Total meals = 44,634  meals.
• District – Breakfast = 76,021, lunch = 76,021. Total meals = 152,042 meals.

This is an amazing accomplishment. Stop by anyone of the schools listed above on Mondays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 

Nurse's Corner 
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease. Check out this link (Click here)

Office Hours
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Monday

Food Distribution
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Monday (Pick up is at the Latch Key entrance around back) 

Winners of the Week - Two of Lakeside's finest, Giovanni and Nicholas Colalillo, giving back to those less fortunate.

Giovanni and Nicholas Colalilo distributing food and supplies 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - @lmslightning
Published by Spike Cook, Millville

Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville