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