Sunday, March 28, 2021

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

No comments:

Post a Comment