August 31 - September 4, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We are excited to be coming Back to School. Although this isn't the beginning of the year that we were hoping for, we are making the best of all of this! Since our school is completely Virtual until October 13, 2020 we are eagerly preparing the Virtual return to school. We started off by doing our first Virtual Orientation. This week, the teachers are preparing Welcome Back videos and lessons through Google Classroom. We are already preparing for our Back to School Night. 

Here are a few things you can do to prepare for the Virtual school year. 

Infinite Campus Parent Portal - This is extremely important for LMS Families. You will find the schedule and eventually attendance and grades. 

Millville Public Schools Reopening 2020-2021 - This site has all of the school reopening information that will help you see the district's plan. There is a section for students and families that describes the various applications that are valuable. 

Lakeside's Virtual Experience - In this video, the LMS Admin team developed a presentation to ensure students and families know everything that is expected for the Virtual Experience this year. 

Virtual Experience Google Slides - Here is the link to the Google Slides that accompany the Virtual Orientation. There are links in this to help you with the information presented. 

Chromebook Distribution

On Monday, August 24 we hosted a Chromebook Distribution. We distributed 581 Chromebooks. Then, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we distributed another 150 Chromebooks. If you haven't received your Chromebook, you can go to the Main Office August 31, September 1 and 2 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  If you have any questions please contact our main office at 856-293-2420 

Weekly Schedule 

Monday - Office Hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Chromebook pick up 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) 

Tuesday - Staff Professional Day 1; Office Hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Chromebook pick up 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) 

Wednesday - Staff Professional Day 2; Office Hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Chromebook pick up 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Check emails from teachers about Google Classrooms

Thursday - First Day of 2020-2021 School Year. All students are required to be in their teacher's Google Classroom 

Friday - Second Day of 2020-2021 School Year. All students are required to be in their teacher's Google Classroom 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)

Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/

Instagram - @lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

Lakeside Middle School Virtual Orientation 6:00 PM on 8/27/2020

 Lakeside Lightning,

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

Please join us for our first Virtual Orientation at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2020. We are very excited to embark on the Virtual Experience at Lakeside Middle School. 

We hope that this Virtual Orientation will answer your questions and help to define what it is to be a virtual student. 

Virtual Orientation August 27, 2020 @ 6:00 PM 

Here is the link to the Google Slides that accompany the Virtual Orientation. There are links in this to help you with the information presented. 

https://t.ly/LMSVirtualOrientationSlides

Chromebook Distribution

On Monday, August 24 we hosted a Chromebook Distribution. We distributed 581 Chromebooks. Then, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we distributed another 150 Chromebooks. If you haven't received your Chromebook, you can go to the Main Office August 31, September 1 and 2 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

If you have any questions please contact our main office at 856-293-2420 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)

Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/

Instagram - @lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

All Call for Material Distribution on August 24, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

This is the text from the All Call that Dr. Cook sent out regarding Material Distribution and Virtual Orientation. 

Hello Lakeside families. This is Dr. Cook, Principal with a long but informative message so I thank you in advance. All of this information will be posted on our Blog and Facebook. 

On August 24th we will be holding our “2020-2021 Material Distribution”.  At this time we will be distributing one Chromebook for each student, as well as the student’s schedule and a packet of information that will contain the medical release, Parent Portal log in for Infinite Campus, and how to log into email..  We will also be collecting information on your internet availability to assist those who may need it. These materials will only be distributed to a parent or guardian of Lakeside Middle School student.  If you have a device at home we still encourage you to use one of our school issued Chromebooks.  

Here are the times we are suggesting you to pick up the materials:

6th grade is 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

7th grade is 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

8th grade is 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

If you can not make these times, our office will be open Tuesday through Thursday for parents to pick up the materials from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

On Monday, August 24, please enter on the left side of the building (closest to Genesis) on Sharp Street and you will be directed through our process. We are hoping to make this as quick as possible but due to the size of our school, please anticipate potential delays. 

In addition, we will be having a Virtual Orientation for all students and parents on August 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The link and information will be released next week on our Facebook Page and the Lakeside Lightning Round Blog which are two very important areas where we communicate with students and families regularly. We will also do another school call to remind families.

 

We look forward to seeing you in person on the 24th for Material Distribution. 

 

If you have any questions please contact our main office at 856-293-2420 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)

Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/

Instagram - @lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

August 17 - 21, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We have been very busy with our Reopening and Academic Planning for the upcoming school year! Our staff has really been working hard to ensure we are complying with the NJDOE regulations and creating an environment conducive to 21st Century Learning. It is not easy but we are up for the challenge! 

Our school is ready to distribute Chromebooks to all students (Hybrid and Virtual) on Monday, August 24, 2020. We are requiring students and families to get their Chromebooks as well as all Back to School Paperwork. As always, we will create an efficient and easy to follow process. Mark your calendars! 

2020-2021 School Year Distribution - Monday, August 24, 2020

On this date we will be distributing important information that you and your student will need to begin the new school year.  We will only be distributing materials to students who will be in 6-8th grade this year.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to distribute materials to siblings in the district unless they are Lakeside students. At this time we will also be distributing one Chromebook for each student. 

This year we will be requiring hybrid students to bring their school issued Chromebook to Lakeside with them each day they are required to attend. Therefore, even if you have your own device at home, please make every attempt to attend this important event at the following times:  If your child is in 6th grade your pick up time is between 9&12, If your child is in 7th grade your pick up time is between 12&3, If your child is in 8th grade your pick up time is between 3&6. 

It is important that you have your child's student ID number which is also their lunch number before you arrive.

Please enter on the left side of the building (closest to Genesis) and plan to exit near the Target parking lot. Please also be sure to visit the Infinite Campus portal to sign any necessary permission slips.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 6th Grade

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - 7th Grade 

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 8th Grade 

School Reopening Parent Committee

Are you interested in contributing to and learning with the school reopening committee regarding Lakeside Middle School? Interested Parents and Guardians can fill out this Google Form (Click here). There will be a virtual meeting and a "walk through" of Lakeside Middle School for those who participate during the week of August 17, 2020. 

Lakeside Virtual Orientation tentatively scheduled for August 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM. This will be an opportunity to learn all about Lakeside's Hybrid and Virtual Academic and Reopening Plan for the 2020-21 School Year. This informative program will be important for everyone in grades 6-8. More details to follow. Hold the date :) 

District Reopening Information

There have been videos, surveys and important information being shared by the Administrative Team for Millville Public Schools. Be sure to stay up to date. Here is the link for the District Reopening Information. (Click here) 

Lakeside Middle School Featured in ASCD In-service Blog 

In this article, Taylor Walsh discusses the impact of school-based wellness program at Lakeside Middle School. For more information, click here for the article. 

Updated Summer Main Office Hours 
Lakeside is now open  Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday - Closed

All visitors must wear a mask and maintain social distancing. 

Food Distribution 
Weekly meal distribution will continue throughout the summer under the Summer Feeding Program. Meals can be picked up on Mondays (3 days of meals) and Thursday (4 days of meals) between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Memorial High School, Lakeside Middle School, and Bacon Elementary School. Questions? Call 856-327-6161.

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)

Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/

Instagram - @lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

August 3 - 7, 2020

Lakeside Lightning,

Yearbook updated information

Because of the chance of unsettled weather Monday through Wednesday, we have decided to move the yearbook pick up and purchases to Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 11:30 AM -1:00 PM and 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience, but feel it would be best since this event will be outside and in keeping with social distancing regulations. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sooy at melissa.sooy@millville.org

School Reopening Parent Committee

Are you interested in contributing to and learning with the school reopening committee regarding Lakeside Middle School? Interested Parents and Guardians can fill out this Google Form (Click here). There will be a virtual meeting and a "walk through" of Lakeside Middle School for those who participate during the week of August 17, 2020. 

District Reopening Information

There have been videos, surveys and important information being shared by the Administrative Team for Millville Public Schools. Be sure to stay up to date. Here is the link for the District Reopening Information. (Click here) 

Lakeside Middle School Featured in ASCD In-service Blog 

In this article, Taylor Walsh discusses the impact of school-based wellness program at Lakeside Middle School. For more information, click here for the article. 

Updated Summer Main Office Hours 
Lakeside is now open  Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday - Closed

All visitors must wear a mask and maintain social distancing. 

Food Distribution 
Weekly meal distribution will continue throughout the summer under the Summer Feeding Program. Meals can be picked up on Mondays (3 days of meals) and Thursday (4 days of meals) between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Memorial High School, Lakeside Middle School, and Bacon Elementary School. Questions? Call 856-327-6161.

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)

Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/

Instagram - @lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville