October 26 - 30, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

At Lakeside we PIVOT! Ever since the pandemic started we have had to change and adapt with challenges and opportunities. This week we had to continue to Pivot as we dealt with our first case of COVID 19. We want to thank everyone for their support and understanding. 

As for the safety of the staff and students, Dr. Cook, Principal said, "According to the Department of Health we are not considered "close contacts" due to the fact that we wear masks, practice social distancing, and wash hands frequently. With that said, we are operating with an abundance of caution." We will continue to put our reopening plan in to practice to ensure the safety of our staff and students. 

Here are resources for parents, students and staff:

• NJDOH COVID-19 Information for Communities and the General Public: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_community.shtml
• Get the Facts about Coronavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• Symptoms of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
• Testing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/index.html; https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing
• How to Protect Yourself: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
• What to Do if You Are Sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Weekly Schedule

Pictures from around the school 

Mrs. Lokuta and Ms. Langlois putting together our new outdoor classroom cart 

This cart will help our teachers with the outdoor classroom

Students waiting out front on our social distancing decals

Our hallway decals and arrows for social distancing

Daily Announcements 

We are experiencing technical difficulties that are resulting in your student potentially being marked absent when they in fact did attend school.  Please know that we will continue to work on this issue until it is resolved and will contact you accordingly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Our joke for the week is:  What is a ghosts favorite car? A BOOgatti! 

Change of Environment Form - Changed your mind about the education environment this year?

Be sure to fill out this form (click here) if you want to switch from Hybrid to Virtual or Virtual to Hybrid. All changes must be in by October 30, 2020. Changes will go into effect for the second marking period if approved. 

Tutoring at LMS - Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity for free tutoring (Click here) 

Visitor Policy Access to all District facilities will be limited to current students, current staff, approved vendors and contractors, and parents/guests with administrative approval. Until further notice, no other visitors will be permitted on District premises.

Parents/Guardians who want to enter the building must make an appointment with a staff member 24 hours in advance. Once approved, the parent/guardian must show ID, wear a mask and fill out a screening form. If you have any questions about this, call 856-293-2420. 

Back to School Night will be published on November 4 at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details. 

Daily Announcements - Be sure sign up for our daily announcements/emails

Please take a few minutes to view Academics at Lakeside Video. This video provides an overview of the Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience at Lakeside beginning on October 13. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, Vice Principals or Guidance Counselor. 

Academics at Lakeside - https://youtu.be/_Y50dkcRM5Y

Food Distribution 

Our joke for the week is:  Where does the army keep fish? In a tank.

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, Principal, Millville

October 19 - 23, 2020

 

Isia and Ms. Carroll social distancing 

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School Of Tomorrow, Today! 

We had a very successful first week of Hybrid Learning at LMS. We were so impressed with the staff as they welcomed everyone into the building, reviewed in-person expectations, and followed the protocols set forth. The students were all screened prior to entering the building, kept their masks on (unless going outside for a mask break) as well socially distanced in the hallways and cafeteria. 

This week we look to continue our in-person instruction as we also maintain our online/virtual learning. Here is the schedule this week. Be sure to reach out to your teachers or guidance counselor if you have any questions. 

Change of Environment Form - Changed your mind about the education environment this year?

Be sure to fill out this form (click here) if you want to switch from Hybrid to Virtual or Virtual to Hybrid. All changes must be in by October 30, 2020. Changes will go into effect for the second marking period if approved. 

Tutoring at LMS - Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity for free tutoring (Click here) 

Visitor Policy Access to all District facilities will be limited to current students, current staff, approved vendors and contractors, and parents/guests with administrative approval. Until further notice, no other visitors will be permitted on District premises.

Parents/Guardians who want to enter the building must make an appointment with a staff member 24 hours in advance. Once approved, the parent/guardian must show ID, wear a mask and fill out a screening form. If you have any questions about this, call 856-293-2420. 

Back to School Night will be published on November 4 at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details. 

Daily Announcements - Be sure sign up for our daily announcements/emails

Please take a few minutes to view Academics at Lakeside Video. This video provides an overview of the Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience at Lakeside beginning on October 13. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, Vice Principals or Guidance Counselor. 

Academics at Lakeside - https://youtu.be/_Y50dkcRM5Y

Food Distribution 

Our joke for the week is:  Where does the army keep fish? In a tank.

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, Principal, Millville

October 12 - 16, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We are excited to welcome back our In-person Hybrid students this week. The staff and administration have worked very hard to ensure we transition smoothly and safely. We have put into place all of our Pandemic Response protocols. If you would like to read about our plan, please click here. 

Dr. Cook, Principal, said this about our re-opening, "We have worked collaboratively with staff to put together a plan that will meet the needs of our students and to maintain a safe learning environment. We need our staff and students to understand the importance of the daily screening process, proper mask wearing and social distancing throughout each day."

Parents/Guardians Student Screening Protocol - Orange and Blue In Person Hybrid Students will receive a letter this week that needs to be signed and returned. This letter is a commitment that you will screen your child prior to sending them to in-person learning. Here is a copy of the form.  

Weekly Schedule - For the entire October schedule please click here 

Visitor Policy Access to all District facilities will be limited to current students, current staff, approved vendors and contractors, and parents/guests with administrative approval. Until further notice, no other visitors will be permitted on District premises.

Parents/Guardians who want to enter the building must make an appointment with a staff member 24 hours in advance. Once approved, the parent/guardian must show ID, wear a mask and fill out a screening form. If you have any questions about this, call 856-293-2420. 

Back to School Night will be published on November 4 at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details. 

Daily Announcements - Be sure sign up for our daily announcements/emails

Please take a few minutes to view Academics at Lakeside Video. This video provides an overview of the Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience at Lakeside beginning on October 13. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, Vice Principals or Guidance Counselor. 

Academics at Lakeside - https://youtu.be/_Y50dkcRM5Y

Food Distribution 

Our joke for the week is:  What do you call a fear of giants? Feefiphobia! 

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, Principal, Millville

October 5 - 9, 2020

Be sure to schedule a tour

 Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We are excited for October and the transition to Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience. There have been a lot of changes and adaptations regarding the schedule and the most efficient delivery system. This week we will publish a video explaining the process.

Each day last week on our Morning Announcements (8:00 AM Monday through Thursday) , Dr. Cook and Mrs. Salvati did a few highlight videos of our screening process as well as our hallways, and lunches. This week we will show a few classrooms and our dismissal process. If you haven't been watching the Morning Announcements, be sure to check out our Lakeside Official Facebook page. Click here for the Facebook page. 

Reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 9 or Monday, October 12. 

6th Grade and New Student Tours

Back to School Tour for Lakeside Middle School -  We are offering tours for our new students prior to starting on the Hybrid schedule on October 13.  These tours are available for our 6th grade students. It is also available for any newly enrolled students to Lakeside Middle School.  If you have more than one child please complete one form per child. 

Parents or guests will not be permitted to join the tour, in an effort to reduce the amount of people in the building.  This precaution is for the safety of the staff and students.    

Students will be escorted throughout the building in groups of approx. 15.  All students must be masked at all times and maintain social distancing.  

In order to secure an appointment you must complete this form by Monday, October 5 at 12:00 PM.  This allows time to schedule all students.

Week of Respect Information 

Food Distribution Schedule post October 13

We are offering a five, (5) day supply of breakfast and lunch. (5) dinners for the Millville Public Schools students who are on ALL Remote Learning. Students who are part of the Orange and Blue HYBRID Learning Plan will receive a three, (3) day supply of breakfast, lunch and (5) dinners for the days they are not in school.

On Tuesdays, the Lakeside students who are part of the Orange group will be provided with a three, (3) day supply of breakfast and lunch for the days they are not in school and (5) dinners. Meals will be available for pick up at the school location from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Friday, the Lakeside students who are part of the Blue group will be provided with a three, (3) day supply of breakfast and lunch for the days they are not in school and (5) dinners. Meals will be available for pick up at the school location from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All Virtual students’ meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner for five, (5) days will be available on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at all school locations, except for Thunderbolt Academy. Thunderbolt students can receive meals from any one of our active distribution sites.

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