Lakeside Lightning Round - March 29 - April 2, 2021

Students participating in Reward Week

Lakeside Lightning,

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

Last week we had our first Amnesty and Reward Week. This program was something that we planned on for quite some time and it is simple... we are rewarding the students who have been exceling with various activities and down time while allowing struggling students some extra time to get their grades up. In addition, the teachers have used this time to individually conference with each of their students so that everyone knows where they stand before it is too late. 

This week we will continue with the Amnesty and Reward activities. Be sure to check your teachers' Google Classroom for updates. 

Take a minute with Dr. Cook 

Dr. Cook has started a new segment for the Lightning Round. He will be taking a minute (no more than a minute) to provide updates on the school, staff, students and events going on. Take a minute to get with Dr. Cook 

Important Updates 3/19/2021

Corresponding slides for the Important Update

Click here 

Final Deadline for Hybrid to Virtual is March 29, 2021. This will be the LAST opportunity to have your children attend in-person for the 2020-21 school year. All parents/guardians must fill out the Change of Learning Option Form. 

Pictures from around the School

Reward Week fun in 6th grade LAL

Reward Week fun in 6th grade LAL

Reward Week fun in 6th grade LAL

Reward Week fun in 6th grade LAL

Reward Week fun in 6th grade LAL

Reward Week fun in 6th grade LAL

Josiah presenting to Mrs. Wheaton's class 

Mrs. Gavey's Baby Shower

The school of tomorrow! 

Daily Announcements

Calendar Change 

There has been a slight change to the district March calendar. Wednesday, March 31st will NOT be an all virtual day.  The week of March 29th will be as follows: Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th will be Orange days, Wednesday 31 & Thursday 1st will be Blue days. There is no school on Friday, April 2nd as this is the start of Spring Break.

National Junior Honor Society

Starting on Monday, March 29th, Lakeside’s chapter of  National Junior Honor Society will  begin accepting applications for new members.  Any current 7th or 8th grade student who has maintained an 85 or above average in all subject areas for six consecutive marking periods is eligible to receive an application.   You may stop by Y 133 to pick up an application or email Mrs. Gaudio at lisa.gaudio@mps.millville.org for a digital copy.  Please read the following important  information BEFORE you ask for an application.   

• Applications must be filled out entirely.  All sections must be completed for membership consideration. If you have any questions about the applications, please see Mrs. Gaudio in Y 133 or email her at lisa.gaudio@millville.org  prior to the application deadline.
• In addition to the application, students are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member, as well as a personal essay detailing why you should be selected for membership.
• The application deadline is April 19, 2021.

Virtual and Home Hybrid Schedule Updates

Starting Monday, March 22nd we will be increasing our meeting days for all virtual and home-hybrid students. Students who are working from home will be required to attend a Google Meet with each class daily. Students will join the Google Meet at the start of each class and will stay on for approximately the first half of the class's scheduled time or until the teacher dismisses them. The other half of the time will be set aside for students to complete independent work.  Wednesday we will follow our all virtual time of 8:30-1 PM.

Daily monitoring of your children for In Person Learning 

Do not send children to school if the are exhibiting the following:

• A fever of 100.4° F or greater, Chills, Sore throat, Cough, Rigors (shivers); Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Myalgia, Congestion or runny nose, Difficulty breathing, Headache, Nausea or vomiting, New loss of taste or smell
• Close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
• Traveled to one of the restricted states

When entering the school building, please remember to wear a face mask, per the CDC guidelines neck-gators are not permitted in place of a face mask

Women's History Month Quote of the Week

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ― Frida Kahlo

Joke of the Week: 

Did you hear what happened when I asked my friend Sam to sing a song on their iPhone? Samsung 

Chromebook Camera Policy and Procedures 2020-21

• LMS Camera Policy
• Camera on at all times
• Camera must be on from beginning of class until teacher dismisses class
• Exception- Camera can be shut off if a student needs to step away from the computer temporarily.
• Parental request will void camera policy

Food Distribution
The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect this week:

Women's History Month Quote Of the Week 

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt 

Our joke for the week is...What does Godzilla usually eat for dinner? The restaurant 

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

Lakeside Lightning Round - March 22 - 26, 2021

 

Mr. P showing his tech skills! 

Lakeside Lightning,

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

Happy Spring everyone! We hope everyone is ready for the weather to change so we can spend more time outside. As we close in on the end of the 3rd marking period, we have developed a one time only program to reward students who have been doing their work this year and an opportunity for students who have missed assignments to make them up. 

This week our Special Education students will be starting a four day week program. Any classroom enrollment that meets or exceeds the guidelines from our Pandemic Response Plan will be getting plexiglass dividers. A big thank you to secretaries, teachers, administration and security for helping to assemble to dividers! 

We made a video and are providing our presentation slides so that you can follow along and access the links. 

Important Updates 3/19/2021

Corresponding slides for the Important Update

Click here 

Final Deadline for Hybrid to Virtual is March 29, 2021. This will be the LAST opportunity to have your children attend in-person for the 2020-21 school year. All parents/guardians must fill out the Change of Learning Option Form. 

Assembling the plexiglass dividers 

Assembling the plexiglass dividers 

Virtual and Home Hybrid Schedule Updates

Starting Monday, March 22nd we will be increasing our meeting days for all virtual and home-hybrid students. Students who are working from home will be required to attend a Google Meet with each class daily. Students will join the Google Meet at the start of each class and will stay on for approximately the first half of the class's scheduled time or until the teacher dismisses them. The other half of the time will be set aside for students to complete independent work.  Wednesday we will follow our all virtual time of 8:30-1 PM.

Information regarding our next phase of In-Person Learning will be coming soon. We thank you for your patience. 

Leader's Tomorrow- LAL Club information 

Reader’s Today….Leader’s Tomorrow, is a language arts tutoring club where students will earn time to make crafts the more they work on their assignments.  We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm virtually.  Please join the google class if you’re interested.   Code:  hvzbfec. Email kara.belmonte@millville.org for more information. 

Quarantine and Immunization Requirements

This is the copy of the letter that was sent to all families on February 2, 2021. Click here 

Return to Hybrid - March Calendar 
This week, Orange Cohort will be in person on Monday and Tuesday. All student will be remote on Wednesday. The Blue Cohort will be in person on Thursday and Friday. 

Students may enter the building at 8:15 AM after a quick temperature check. Homeroom starts promptly at 8:32 AM.  Breakfast will be served to all students starting at 8:15 AM.  All students and staff are required to wear a mask, and practice Social Distancing. , Our March calendar can be found on the school's website, on the Lightning Round blog or by visiting this link. 

Daily monitoring of your children for In Person Learning 

Do not send children to school if the are exhibiting the following:

• A fever of 100.4° F or greater, Chills, Sore throat, Cough, Rigors (shivers); Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Myalgia, Congestion or runny nose, Difficulty breathing, Headache, Nausea or vomiting, New loss of taste or smell
• Close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
• Traveled to one of the restricted states

When entering the school building, please remember to wear a face mask, per the CDC guidelines neck-gators are not permitted in place of a face mask.

Looking for a way to have some fun and engagement after school! 

Sign up for a Virtual Club! Click on the link below to get to the Google Form to sign up. We have Among Us Club, Language Arts Tutoring Club, Math Club, Garden Club, Battle of the Books, Art Club, and TV News! Hope to see you there! Family Friendly Clubs for the 2020-2021 School Year!

Parents - Are you signed up for weekly summaries through Google Classroom? 

Parents, this is a reminder that you are able to sign up for daily or weekly summaries from your child's Google Classroom. This can be particularly helpful to keep up with an assignment that your student may have forgotten to submit. If you want to sign up, please contact your child's teacher and ask them to invite you to view your child's Google Classroom. Please also provide them with the email address you would like your invitation sent.  Additionally, If you are currently receiving weekly updates and would like daily, or vice versa, click on the settings button at the bottom of your next Google Classroom summary report.  

Yearbook Information

Log in to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter 13222 as the code. Follow the prompts after that. We want your sport’s pictures, friends’ pictures, selfies, photobombs, and more. There are two ways to upload your pictures:

• Go to eshare.com and enter code Lakeside21. You will then have to register and accept the terms of eShare. After that Browse Pictures and Upload away.
• Download the eshare Herff Jones app for iPhones or Androids. Then enter the code: Lakeside21

***Please understand that not all pictures can or will be used. Please only send clear, appropriate pictures with no text on them. Look for announcements on fun themes for pictures!! Upload pictures now of pumpkin carving, holiday baking, Snapchat filters, you & your pet, and favorite mask selfie. Email kara.belmonte@millville.org with any questions. 

Chromebook Camera Policy and Procedures 2020-21

• LMS Camera Policy
• Camera on at all times
• Camera must be on from beginning of class until teacher dismisses class
• Exception- Camera can be shut off if a student needs to step away from the computer temporarily.
• Parental request will void camera policy

Food Distribution
The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect and continue until further notice:

• Lakeside Middle School 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM on Tuesday and Friday 
• Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Women's History Month Quote Of the Week 

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt 

Our joke for the week is...What does Godzilla usually eat for dinner? The restaurant 

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

Lakeside Lightning Round - March 15 - 19, 2021

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

The Lakeside Lightning Round turns 5 today! Can you believe it? Since it's inception in March of 2016, there have been over 235 posts highlighting the amazing staff, students and community of Millville. We have had over 170,000 visitors to the blog from over 30 different countries! 

Dr. Cook, who started the blog and publishes it weekly, had this to say about the Lighting Round turning 5, "When I started to Lakeside one of the main themes from the staff was that we were not highlighting the positive contributions of our school. As the Lightning Round has grown, our Social Media presence through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter has grown exponentially. Publishing the weekly blog is something I enjoy doing each Sunday. It is the easiest thing for me to do as a Principal because there is always something amazing going on!" 

We have remained dedicated to the original purpose of the Lightning Round which is to highlight our staff and students. We are always looking for stories, pictures, videos and even accomplishments outside of the school. As a staff, we are very grateful for the Millville community's support of our school and the blog! If you have an idea or material you would like to submit, please email Dr. Cook (spike.cook@millville.org). 

Virtual and Home Hybrid Schedule Updates

Starting Monday, March 22nd we will be increasing our meeting days for all virtual and home-hybrid students. Students who are working from home will be required to attend a Google Meet with each class daily. Students will join the Google Meet at the start of each class and will stay on for approximately the first half of the class's scheduled time or until the teacher dismisses them. The other half of the time will be set aside for students to complete independent work.  Wednesday we will follow our all virtual time of 8:30-1 PM.

Information regarding our next phase of In-Person Learning will be coming soon. We thank you for your patience. 

Mrs. Zerra's 100% Work Complete Club

Congratulations to Kirra Hewitt, Jimmy Raffael, Kaleb Glenn, Karter Parker, Asaad Stephens

Daily Announcements 

Sports

Millville Girls Softball League is holding final in person registration this Thursday from 6pm-8pm, Friday from 6pm-8pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm.  They are also accepting online registrations.  Please see their Facebook page for detailed information

8th grade IMPORTANT Announcement 

Attention 8th grade students and families:  9th grade course selection has begun!  The Millville high school counselors will be attending your google meets during your PE class on March 17th to select your courses for 9th grade.  You will need to have your course selections ready, especially your elective choices, by March 17th.  Refer to the online course booklet and power point presentation in your PE google classroom for more information.  Remember, even if you are not planning on attending Millville High School next year, you will still need to select your 9th grade courses.  Any questions?  Email Mrs. Hallenbeck kimberly.hallenbeck@millville.org or Mrs. Diaz Angelita.diaz@millville.org.

Mr. Procopio had a special visitor 

Avid Sign Ups

Attention 8th grade students:  Is college in your future plans? Do you have goals beyond high school that include a college path? Are you motivated to challenge yourself academically and receive support for your classes in high school? Would you be the first in your family to attend college? Then AVID is for you! AVID is a support system to guide you to being prepared and ready for college while in high school.  You will receive the skills and strategies needed to enter and be successful in a 4 year college or university…and we will even help you find the right college for you and help you complete your college applications! Consider applying for AVID in high school!  Click here to apply and complete the process of selection. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 19th!  Any questions?  Email Mrs. Hallenbeck kimberly.hallenbeck@millville.org.

Quarantine and Immunization Requirements

This is the copy of the letter that was sent to all families on February 2, 2021. Click here 

Return to Hybrid - March Calendar 
This week, Orange Cohort will be in person on Monday and Tuesday. All student will be remote on Wednesday. The Blue Cohort will be in person on Thursday and Friday. 

Students may enter the building at 8:15 AM after a quick temperature check. Homeroom starts promptly at 8:32 AM.  Breakfast will be served to all students starting at 8:15 AM.  All students and staff are required to wear a mask, and practice Social Distancing. , Our March calendar can be found on the school's website, on the Lightning Round blog or by visiting this link. 

Daily monitoring of your children for In Person Learning 

Do not send children to school if the are exhibiting the following:

• A fever of 100.4° F or greater, Chills, Sore throat, Cough, Rigors (shivers); Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Myalgia, Congestion or runny nose, Difficulty breathing, Headache, Nausea or vomiting, New loss of taste or smell
• Close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
• Traveled to one of the restricted states

When entering the school building, please remember to wear a face mask, per the CDC guidelines neck-gators are not permitted in place of a face mask.

Looking for a way to have some fun and engagement after school! 

Sign up for a Virtual Club! Click on the link below to get to the Google Form to sign up. We have Among Us Club, Language Arts Tutoring Club, Math Club, Garden Club, Battle of the Books, Art Club, and TV News! Hope to see you there! Family Friendly Clubs for the 2020-2021 School Year!

Parents - Are you signed up for weekly summaries through Google Classroom? 

Parents, this is a reminder that you are able to sign up for daily or weekly summaries from your child's Google Classroom. This can be particularly helpful to keep up with an assignment that your student may have forgotten to submit. If you want to sign up, please contact your child's teacher and ask them to invite you to view your child's Google Classroom. Please also provide them with the email address you would like your invitation sent.  Additionally, If you are currently receiving weekly updates and would like daily, or vice versa, click on the settings button at the bottom of your next Google Classroom summary report.  

Yearbook Information

Log in to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter 13222 as the code. Follow the prompts after that. We want your sport’s pictures, friends’ pictures, selfies, photobombs, and more. There are two ways to upload your pictures:

• Go to eshare.com and enter code Lakeside21. You will then have to register and accept the terms of eShare. After that Browse Pictures and Upload away.
• Download the eshare Herff Jones app for iPhones or Androids. Then enter the code: Lakeside21

***Please understand that not all pictures can or will be used. Please only send clear, appropriate pictures with no text on them. Look for announcements on fun themes for pictures!! Upload pictures now of pumpkin carving, holiday baking, Snapchat filters, you & your pet, and favorite mask selfie. Email kara.belmonte@millville.org with any questions. 

Chromebook Camera Policy and Procedures 2020-21

• LMS Camera Policy
• Camera on at all times
• Camera must be on from beginning of class until teacher dismisses class
• Exception- Camera can be shut off if a student needs to step away from the computer temporarily.
• Parental request will void camera policy

Food Distribution
The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect and continue until further notice:

• Lakeside Middle School 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM on Tuesday and Friday 
• Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Women's History Month Fact Of the Week 

At the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924, the only event open to women was figure skating. Only 15 women participated in these games, something that would change drastically over the decades.

Our joke for the week is... Why did the man get rid of his vacuum cleaner? Because it was just gathering dust

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

Lakeside Lightning Round - March 8 - 12, 2021

 Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

This week we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Dr. Cook as Principal at Lakeside Middle School. Congratulations for 5 years. In reflection on his time at Lakeside Middle School, Dr. Cook said this, "We have an amazing staff that has been faced with so many challenges over the past few years. They have always faced these challenges with professionalism and with a focus on what is best for our students. Our students continue to amaze me. They have displayed such flexibility with the pandemic and really enjoy being Lakeside Lighting. Our parents and guardians have been so supportive of the changes over the past few years. They have been partners with us as we work to educate our kids. Our community has been instrumental in providing mentors, grant money and support for us to continually improve. I am proud to work in Millville Public Schools and to serve the community of Millville. I am so grateful to celebrate 5 years as Principal and I look forward to many more!" 

Virtual Drug Prevention Presentation - Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM

• See attachment for more information. Staff can share through Google Classroom. This will be in the announcements and posted on our blog.
  
• If you have questions, or if someone wants the link to the presentation, please contact Jen Panas, SAC (jennifer.panas@milville.org)

Quarantine and Immunization Requirements

 This is the copy of the letter that was sent to all families on February 2, 2021. Click here 

Return to Hybrid - March Calendar 
This week, Orange Cohort will be in person on Monday and Tuesday. All student will be remote on Wednesday. The Blue Cohort will be in person on Thursday and Friday. 

Students may enter the building at 8:15 AM after a quick temperature check. Homeroom starts promptly at 8:32 AM.  Breakfast will be served to all students starting at 8:15 AM.  All students and staff are required to wear a mask, and practice Social Distancing. , Our March calendar can be found on the school's website, on the Lightning Round blog or by visiting this link. 

Daily monitoring of your children for In Person Learning 

Do not send children to school if the are exhibiting the following:

• A fever of 100.4° F or greater, Chills, Sore throat, Cough, Rigors (shivers); Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Myalgia, Congestion or runny nose, Difficulty breathing, Headache, Nausea or vomiting, New loss of taste or smell
• Close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
• Traveled to one of the restricted states

When entering the school building, please remember to wear a face mask, per the CDC guidelines neck-gators are not permitted in place of a face mask.

Take a Walk with Mrs. Sooy

6 students, 2 moms and Gracie the dog joined Mrs. Sooy for Take A Walk Wednesday at Union Lake this week. (Jorden, Neil, Jayven, Mrs. Sooy, Je’nae, Carleigh and Brielle)

Mrs. Zerra's 100% Club

Congratulations to Aubrey Vastano, Cole Hagerty, Zaahir Bailey, Tristan Shelton, Byron Sharpe, Ethan Gandy all achieved 100% in Mrs. Zerra's math addition program. 

Looking for a way to have some fun and engagement after school! 

Sign up for a Virtual Club! Click on the link below to get to the Google Form to sign up. We have Among Us Club, Language Arts Tutoring Club, Math Club, Garden Club, Battle of the Books, Art Club, and TV News! Hope to see you there! Family Friendly Clubs for the 2020-2021 School Year!

Parents - Are you signed up for weekly summaries through Google Classroom? 

Parents, this is a reminder that you are able to sign up for daily or weekly summaries from your child's Google Classroom. This can be particularly helpful to keep up with an assignment that your student may have forgotten to submit. If you want to sign up, please contact your child's teacher and ask them to invite you to view your child's Google Classroom. Please also provide them with the email address you would like your invitation sent.  Additionally, If you are currently receiving weekly updates and would like daily, or vice versa, click on the settings button at the bottom of your next Google Classroom summary report.  

Yearbook Information

Log in to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter 13222 as the code. Follow the prompts after that. We want your sport’s pictures, friends’ pictures, selfies, photobombs, and more. There are two ways to upload your pictures:

• Go to eshare.com and enter code Lakeside21. You will then have to register and accept the terms of eShare. After that Browse Pictures and Upload away.
• Download the eshare Herff Jones app for iPhones or Androids. Then enter the code: Lakeside21

***Please understand that not all pictures can or will be used. Please only send clear, appropriate pictures with no text on them. Look for announcements on fun themes for pictures!! Upload pictures now of pumpkin carving, holiday baking, Snapchat filters, you & your pet, and favorite mask selfie. Email kara.belmonte@millville.org with any questions. 

Chromebook Camera Policy and Procedures 2020-21

• LMS Camera Policy
• Camera on at all times
• Camera must be on from beginning of class until teacher dismisses class
• Exception- Camera can be shut off if a student needs to step away from the computer temporarily.
• Parental request will void camera policy

Food Distribution
The following meal distribution schedule will be in effect and continue until further notice:

• Lakeside Middle School 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM on Tuesday and Friday 
• Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Women's History Month Fact Of the Week 

Women often wrote under pen names in times when it was not seen as appropriate for them to contribute to literature. Even some female authors who are highly acclaimed today had to resort to fake names like Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters, Mary Ann Evans (perhaps better known by her pen name George Eliot), and Louisa May Alcott.

Our joke for the week is... Why did the man get rid of his vacuum cleaner? Because it was just gathering dust

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