Lightning Round: December 2020

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Lakeside Lightning Round - December 21 - 25, 2020

Mrs. Sooy visited all 6th graders on the Honor Roll

Lakeside Lightning,

The School of Tomorrow, Today!

We have three days this week before Holiday Break. As we all know, 2020 has presented us with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. We appreciate all of the support and feedback as we have navigated this experience.

This week we are distributing 600 Gratitude Letters to those students who the staff have identified as being grateful for their contribution. At Lakeside Middle School, we believe that gratitude is something that can change the way we perceive the world. It causes us to look and identify the positive things in our life.

As we approach the Holiday Break, our staff have been encouraged (actually they have been directed) to turn off their devices at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 and to not turn them back on until Sunday, January 3, 2021. We want the staff to use the break to be mindful about disconnecting, recharging and rejuvenating. We are also asking students to do the same thing. Please take this Holiday Break as it is intended... a break!

Lakeside Mindfulness Walk

We are always preparing for the eventual return of staff and students. This week, Dr. Cook, Principal of Lakeside Middle School, created a video showing the Mindfulness Walk. We are very grateful of Dr. Kate Felice who has collaborated with us with the project. We are excited to see it grow and develop!

New Staff Spotlight - Ms. Parker, 8th Grade LAL

Ms. Parker joined Lakeside Lighting in mid-November as an 8th grade ELA teacher. She graduated from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ, and began her teaching career helping adults get their high school diplomas. She has worked at Vineland HS North and most recently at a very small school in Port Republic.

Ms. Parker is most definitely a “crazy cat lady” and loves spending time with her three, or sometimes four, furbabies. She also loves to garden, bake, and curl up with a good book and a cup of hot tea.

She is looking forward to becoming a part of the Lakeside community and getting to know the staff and all of her students.

Lakeside Honor Roll Students for Marking Period One

We are so honored to announce those students who went above and beyond despite all of the challengers of the first Marking Period. We normally have an assembly for them, but due to being out on Remote, we will list all their names below. All students were sent their certificate in the mail. If you have any discrepancies please contact the main office 856-293-2450 and ask for Mrs. Karisko.

Congratulations to the Honor Roll Students

Congratulations to the Principal's List Students

Pictures from around the school

Child Find Information

Food Distribution

The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect beginning November 30 and continue until in-person instruction resumes:

10:00am - 5:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

(Senior High, Memorial, Lakeside, Holly Heights, Bacon, Silver Run, Mt. Pleasant, and CFC)

On Mondays - 3 breakfast, lunch, & dinners

On Wednesdays - 2 breakfast, lunch, & dinners

On Fridays - 2 breakfast, lunch, & dinners

Annual School Improvement Information

Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the School Improvement Process at Lakeside. In addition, we have included some important information regarding Title One. Lastly, please take the survey at the end of the slides. There is a section for parents/guardians to be part of our School Improvement Team.

School Improvement and Title One Presentation Slides

Parent Involvement Policy

Our joke for the week is... What do you call Santa when he has no money? St. Nickle-less

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Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)

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Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Principal, Millville

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Lakeside Lightning Round - December 14 - 18, 2020

Mrs. Votta and Dr. Cook

Lakeside Lightning,

The School of Tomorrow, Today!

This week we announced the Teacher of the Year and the Education Service Professional of the Year. Our Teacher of the Year is Ms. Votta. Ms. Votta is a 6th grade Science teacher and an AVID teacher. Last year, Ms. Votta coordinated the AVID program while Mrs. Lokuta was out on Maternity Leave.

During the time, Ms. Votta increased Lakeside's community outreach as well as several parent nights focused on healthy initiatives.

Dr. Cook, Principal, said of our Teacher of the Year, "Ms. Votta is a very positive member of the staff. She is a student-centered teacher and she collaborates with her colleagues. She is a model teacher for our new staff!"

Mrs. Ronchetti and Dr. Cook

Mrs. Ronchetti was named the Educational Services Professional of the Year. Mrs. Ronchetti works with Mrs. Lopergolo in 7th grade special education math. She has a gift of providing instruction and making accommodations for students. During the pandemic, Mrs. Ronchetti volunteered to assist with several distributions at Lakeside.

Mrs. Ronchetti donated to our Food Drive in the Spring. When asked about Mrs. Ronchetti's impact at Lakeside, Dr. Cook said. "Mrs. Ronchetti is such a humble person. She never seeks the recognition so I am glad she was awarded this year.

In addition to being an amazing educator, Mrs. Ronchetti, consistently checks in with our front office staff to see if there is anything she can do to help out. We are so grateful for her!"

Lakeside Honor Roll Students for Marking Period One

Congratulations to the Honor Roll Students

Congratulations to the Principal's List Students

Take a Walk With Mrs. Sooy

Mrs. Sooy did a Take A Walk Wednesday with Lakeside kids who live in her neighborhood. They are 6th graders Jared Reed, Taylor Whitby, Isabella Morales and 7th grader Olivia Headley.

6th Grade ELA Resources - Here is a Google Presentation about Idioms. Click here

LMS Mindfulness Walk

Mr. Fry at the Staff Meeting

Zaahir Bailey's Cuneiform Project for Mrs. Gehringer's Social Studies Class

Food Distribution

The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect beginning November 30 and continue until in-person instruction resumes:

10:00am - 5:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

(Senior High, Memorial, Lakeside, Holly Heights, Bacon, Silver Run, Mt. Pleasant, and CFC)

On Mondays - 3 breakfast, lunch, & dinners

On Wednesdays - 2 breakfast, lunch, & dinners

On Fridays - 2 breakfast, lunch, & dinners

Annual School Improvement Information

School Improvement and Title One Presentation Slides

Parent Involvement Policy

Club 21

We are very excited to announce that any students in grades 4 to 8 will be able to participate in a series of free virtual experiences in the after-school hours. These include academic assistance, homework help, and fun activities, such as science experiments, art projects, and virtual field trips. The Millville Public Schools are honored to receive a new 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant from the New Jersey Department of Education. To participate in any of the activities, students must be registered at this time for Club 21. This can be done on the home page of our website, www.millville.org under Important Links or directly at tinyurl.com/mpsclub21.

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.

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

Our daily announcements will be live on Facebook Monday through Friday at 8:15 AM.

Yearbook Information will be out next week. Look out for info on your teacher’s Google Classroom. This year, we want everyone to be included in the yearbook process. You can be a part, by adding your own favorite pictures from home

We are very excited to announce that Lakeside students will be able to participate in a series of free virtual experiences in the after-school hours. These include academic assistance, homework help, and fun activities, such as science experiments, art projects, and virtual field trips. To participate in any of the activities, students must be registered for Club 21. This can be done on the home page of our website, www.millville.org under Important Links or directly at tinyurl.com/mpsclub21.

Our joke for the week is... What does Santa use to clean his sleigh? Santatizer

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

Sunday, December 6, 2020

December 7 - 11, 2020

Can you guess the teachers?

Lakeside Lightning,

The School of Tomorrow, Today!

We are getting into the swing with things this week. Our teachers and students are engaged daily with Remote Learning.

Our staff has seen a dramatic increase in participation with students as we have required them to keep their cameras on for the duration of the class.

We feel that makes the learning environment more effective. If you feel your child should not have their camera on during Remote Learning, please contact their Vice Principal.

Chromebook Camera Policy and Procedures 2020-21