Lightning Round: November 2021

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Lakeside Lightning - 11/29 - 12/3, 2021

Ms. Ziccardi's students got her a going away present

Lakeside Lightning

Grow through what you go through

We hope that you had a restful Thanksgiving Break. This is a busy time of year and one that can be challenging balancing all of the responsibilities of the holidays. As we return to school, our staff would like to get back to more normal learning conditions. We will be implementing several initiatives on Monday, November 29, 2021 and we are looking for support from our Lakeside community.

Beginning November 29, 2021, we will be making some updates to the procedures at Lakeside Middle School. Below is a list of important changes and we are anticipating your support in getting the students back into more “normal” routines:

Bookbags, Jackets and Lockers

All students will be required to place their bookbags, jackets and cell phones in their lockers. This will remain in effect for the rest of the school year.

Students will be permitted to take their bookbags and jackets to their last period class in order streamline dismissal.
6th grade students will be dismissed from their last period class at 3:04 PM, 7th Grade at 3:07 PM and 8th Grade at 3:10 PM. This staggered dismissal is implemented to ensure the safety and security of all students as they exit the building.
What is allowed?

Zip up Binder Bag
Purses
Water Bottles

Water Bottles - Water Bottles will be permitted until we bring back water fountains. We are currently working with the district and local Department of Health to bring back the use of water fountains. Please stay tuned.

Cell Phones

Arrival - Cell phones, headphones, earbuds etc. off and away before entering the school.
During the day - We are asking students to have their cell phones in the lockers for security reasons and to lessen distractions.

Classroom

If a teacher sees a cell phone they will update the communications log and do the following:

1st offense - Remind the students of the policy and allow them to put it in the locker. Students will be provided with a pass from the teacher.
2nd offense - Take the phone and put it in a holding place on your desk for the period. Follow up with another conversation about the Cell Phone Policy.
3rd offense - Phone goes to admin for the day - Will be held in the Vice Principal’s Office. Call security to escort the phone.
4th offense and above - VP will process a discipline referral in Infinite Campus and the phone must be picked by a parent or guardian.

Dismissal - Cell phones are permitted on the way out of the building after their grade level bell rings.

Hallways

If a staff member sees a student with a Cell Phone out in the hallway, they are to do the following:

First Offense - Remind the student about the Cell Phone Policy.
Second Offense - Identify the student and contact security or administration.

Congratulations to the Wellness Month Winners

Get Ready for the Bookfair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Lakeside, Monday-Friday, December 6-10 in the Library/Media Center. Students will be attending with their English/Language Arts teachers. Students and teachers will see more details around the school in this week.

Daily Announcements

Girls' basketball will begin soon. Please complete the google form and pick up a physical packet at the front security desk. Listen to morning announcements for updates and check your email from Ms. Irwin or Mr. Doss. A remind code will be sent out via email.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmsS_rDGZFgGYmQ8x6JRzlUC9vyaYiMrEpWXGQntB6WkuxZg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Any students interested in playing Boys basketball for Lakeside, boys basketball tryouts will begin on Tuesday November 30th and Wednesday December 1st after school from 3:20 - 4:30. Please have a ride home after tryouts if you are planning to tryout.

Fundraisers

Lakeside AVID will be sponsoring a Pajama Day Fundraiser for CHOP on December 3. All students are invited to make a donation to benefit CHOP during homeroom on November 29-December 2. Students who donate will be given a sticker to wear with their pajamas on Friday, December 3. Donations can be made at the following locations: 6th grade with Ms. Votta in Y106, 7th grade with Mrs. Gandy in B130, and 8th grade with Ms. DiMattia in M107. You can also make a donation during your lunch period in the cafeteria.

'Tis the season for giving and Lakeside wants to help! Starting Monday, November 29th we will be having a Holiday Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive. For the food drive we are accepting non-perishable canned items such as soups, peanut butter, veggies, mac and cheese, cereal, etc. For the toy drive we are accepting brand new unwrapped toys appropriate for girls or boys ages 5-11. As an extra incentive you can earn points...for some of you that means points back while for others it means extra points so that you can become a member of the 145+ Club who will be rewarded at the end of the year. Each toy is worth 5 points and each food item is worth 2 points. You can earn up to 20 points with no more than 10 for toys and 10 for food. The homeroom for each grade level who brings in the most food and toys combined will earn a pizza party!!

Drop off locations are:

Food: 6th grade Ms. Zerra in Y123 , 7th grade Mrs. Hickman in B103 , 8th grade Ms. Molesky in M103
Toys: 6th grade Ms. Carroll in Y124 , 7th grade Ms. Grennon & Mrs. Powell in B131, 8th grade Mrs. Morgan in M135.

Pictures from around the school

Elementary students visiting LMS

Dr. Cook and Oliver

Great minds dress alike

Ms. Ziccardi's last day

Aiden Ford Designs

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Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Principal, Millville

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Lakeside Lightning Round - November 22 - 26, 2021

Mrs. Hardy coordinated child care for LMS Staff

Lakeside Lightning,

Grow through what you go through

This is a shortened week due to the Thanksgiving Break! We will be having an Early Dismissal on Wednesday. All students will be dismissed by 1:06 PM. We will have breakfast and lunches for the students.

This week the 6th graders participated in CAP sessions designed to help them understand bullying and child assault. Our school is providing CAP Training for Students to…

Prevent abuse and bullying
Be assertive without being aggressive
Learn self-protection strategies to keep them safe from sexual abuse, abduction and other potentially dangerous situations.

On behalf of the staff and administration, we want to wish everyone an amazing Thanksgiving and we hope you enjoy this break!

Mrs. Richardson's Class

Our class explored animation by exploring and creating Turkey Day Parades in Google Slides. All students were able to create animation, and some went above and beyond the expectation.

https://tinyurl.com/EWTurkeyDayParade

https://tinyurl.com/DATurkeyDayParade

https://tinyurl.com/ZTTurkeyDayParade

https://tinyurl.com/ABTurkeyDayParade

https://tinyurl.com/JLTurkeyDayParade

https://tinyurl.com/CJTurkeyDayParade

Daily Announcements

Spring Musical

The moment you’ve been waiting for! The spring musical is The Little Mermaid! To audition for the show see Mrs. Andrews in the choir room for an audition packet!

Sports

Basketball season is fast approaching and if you would like to play, please see Mr. Davis in M105 A to pick up a physical form needed to play. Please listen to the daily announcements for an upcoming informational meeting.

Important News

We will now be collecting names of students who forgot their masks. Once a student is identified more than 3 times without a mask, we will be calling home. If the problem persists, we will be implementing disciplinary measures.

After the Thanksgiving Break, we will be making some changes to the procedures at Lakeside Middle School. Below is a list of important changes and we are anticipating your support in getting the students back into more “normal” routines:

On November 29, 2021, all students will be required to place their bookbags, jackets and cell phones in their lockers. This will remain in effect for the rest of the school year.
Chromebook bags were distributed in the Spring and there are a limited amount of Chromebook bags available in the grade level offices
We recommend that students begin planning their day to ensure that they have enough time to get from one class to another which is why we let them know about this change on 11/8/21 over the announcements. Teachers have been allowing them to practice using their lockers as well.

Pictures from around the school

Twinning for Edgar Allen Poe Day

Staff brought their children to school

Great minds dress alike - Mr Jimenez welcomes Mr. Godfrey for a visit

Ms. L. visiting students at their games

AVID Game Night

LMS staff and their children

LMS staff's children

Money Management A Student

Glowing Grin Winners

Science learning

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Lakeside Lightning Round - November 15 - 19, 2021

LMS Choir Students Outside

Lakeside Lightning,

Grow through what you go through

Prior to the 5 days off we had for Veterans Day and Teachers Convention we were making significant progress with our initiative to curb physical aggression. Unfortunately we had a few incidents this week but they were handled with quickly and swiftly by our Vice Principals and with the help of the Millville PD.

We have noticed that breaks away from school for students cause shifts in behavior. This is why upon returning back to school after the Thanksgiving Break and Holiday Break (in January) we will be scheduling rallies for students to get re-acclimated to school. We really appreciate everyone's support this year as we go through these trying times. The community, BOE, parents and district administration have been extremely supportive to our staff and we are very grateful.

Official Congrats to Leigh Ann Upshaw for the “ That’s Pretty Cool” monthly department recognition from Beth DeForest

Mr. Matusz and Mrs. Upshaw

Daily Announcements

Sports

📣 Important News

⭐️ We will now be collecting names of students who forgot their masks. Once a student is identified more than 3 times without a mask, we will be calling home. If the problem persists, we will be implementing disciplinary measures.

On November 29, 2021, all students will be required to place their bookbags, jackets and cell phones in their lockers. This will remain in effect for the rest of the school year.

Chromebook bags were distributed in the Spring and there are a limited amount of Chromebook bags available in the grade level offices

We recommend that students begin planning their day to ensure that they have enough time to get from one class to another which is why we let them know about this change on 11/8/21 over the announcements. Teachers have been allowing them to practice using their lockers as well.

Thank-o-Gram's

Show your friends and favorite staff members how THANKFUL you are for them with a Thank o Gram! A message attached with a full size candy bar will be delivered to the person of your choice.

How does it work? During lunch you will be able to purchase a Thank o Gram for $1 and add your message. Then, during homeroom your friend and/or staff member will receive their Thanks’-O-Grams on the day before Thanksgiving break. All proceeds help the sixth grade class.

Pictures from around the school

Mrs. Richardson's students experimenting with learning

Mrs. Belmonte's Piñata

Twinning is winning - Great minds dress alike

Vote for your favorite Pumpkin

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, November 7, 2021

Lakeside Lightning Round November 17 - 21, 2021

Lakeside Lightning,

Grow through what you go through

We hope that you enjoyed the much needed break last week for Veterans Day and the NJEA Convention. Although it was a shortened week, our students made a big impact though our 90's Day. According to most of the staff, this was one of the most successful events with unprecedented participation from the students. In addition, we had our first 7th grade dance of the year.

We had almost 200 students that attended and got a chance to let loose. Lastly, we have now a 7 days in a row without a physical altercation! Perhaps we are really turning the year around in a positive way!

Parent/Guardian Climate and Culture Surveys - Due by Wednesday, November 10, 2021 (Click here to take the survey)

Masks

We have distributed over 4,000 masks this year. We are asking parents and students to please be mindful of wearing and bringing their masks each day. This would help us with the amount of masks we have distributed.

Lakeside Design Work - By Aiden Ford

Aiden is a 7th grade student here at Lakeside Middle School. He has been working on some concepts in Digital Design and we wanted to highlight his artistic work.