The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
Mrs. Pettit and Mrs. Hardy showing College Spirit
We had another successful opening at Lakeside Middle School. This year we understand that there have been a lot of changes for students and for teachers. We are confident that once we get through the next few weeks that everyone will feel much more confident.
Each of the grade levels had assemblies this week to review expectations. The teachers and Vice Principals did a great job of carrying out the message of this year. We have very high expectations for the students in both the academic and behavioral areas. The reviewed the expectations for hallway, cafeteria and classrooms. This week during the Advisory period all students will be required to review the Student Handbook and indicate that they have read and understand it.
Mrs. Abel, Mr. Kavanagh and Ms. McCafferty
On Friday, Dr. Cook officially began the academic year with the All School Assembly. He also discussed the high academic expectations and the need for students to respect the adults in the building. He gave students an opportunity to try basic mindfulness techniques to calm themselves down before having issues with each other or with adults. Dr. Cook also reviewed the theme and shared 8th grade student essays from Mr. Fien's math class. This really helped students to see how their fellow students are addressing this year's theme. He shared with the students why all the staff were wearing College shirts. As a National AVID Demonstration School, and a Middle School with high academic rigor, we want to encourage everyone to be exposed to college! We will be having these monthly so stay tuned.
We are so very excited for this year as we turn obstacles into opportunities! September 11
Please take a few minutes on Monday to honor those who lost their lives in this tragedy. Even though it was 16 years ago and none of our students were even born yet, it is important to understand the impact of what happened. Here are some resources for teachers and students regarding September 11.
Daily Announcements
The one and only Mr. Fry
Attention to any girl interested in playing girls soccer this fall: Signup sheets will be posted in the cafeteria starting today. Those with physical clearance will be able to begin practice this Wednesday, Sept. 13. For any additional questions about girls soccer, see Mr. Garrison in room B113.
Do you have a passion for robotics and programming? Do you like to belong to a team to work together to achieve amazing things? Then you need to come learn about our first ever First Lego League Robotics Competition Team! Next Thursday, September 14th immediately after school come to an informational meeting in M102 to learn more about how you can be on this exclusive team. Please have a ride to pick you up at 4 p.m. in Bus Lot A – by Genesis. Want more information? See Mrs. Salvati or Ms. Carroll.
The Zap Stores will have their GRAND OPENING on Monday, September 11th. All stores will be open during HOMEROOM. The 6th grade store is DOWNSTAIRS in Mr. Young’s room, Y-104. The 7th grade store is in Mrs. Balinge’s room, B-109. The 8th grade store is in Mrs. Gandy’s room, B-130
We are excited about our new Guitar Class
Come one, come all and join Lakesides 21st Century after school club. We have AMAZING activities, such as robotics, STEM, drumming, martial arts, and so much more. Get a registration packet from the main office or any grade level office and return them to the main office or to Mrs. Gandy in B-130. Don't delay because the limited spots are filling up fast.
For anyone interested in playing for the 2017 Lakeside Boys’ Soccer team: there will be a preseason meeting in Coach Kavanagh’s room, B137 today after school. The meeting will last approximately 20 minutes, please have a ride home. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the cafeteria and outside B137. First practice will be Monday, September 11th.
Attention all students interested in playing a sport at Lakeside:
Please grab a physical form with the Thunderbolt on the front in the cafeteria during your lunch time.
If you've completed a physical form within the past couple of months, then grab the single sheet of paper labeled "HEALTH HISTORY UPDATE QUESTIONNAIRE" next to the Thunderbolt packet.
Any questions please see any of the Fall Sports Coaches or Mr. Williams at M101.
Thank you and our joke for today is What does the dinosaur use to get money? Tyrannosaurs checks.
Pictures from around the school
Mrs. Ronchetti wearing her GSC gear
Even the students got involved
Mr. Gardenhire and Mrs. Phillips
Mrs. Balinge, Mr. Hickman and Mrs. Sanderlin
Mrs. Gandy and Mrs. Henry
Mrs. Abel and Mrs. Hallenbeck
Ohio State and Michigan getting along? Only at LMS!
Ms. Z says "Go Blue Hens"
College crew!
Mrs. Raugh
Mrs. Ciccio
Mrs. Schwailik
Mr. Procopio
Mrs. Bermudez
Mrs. Lokey
Mr. Fien
College Spirit
Mr. P wearing Alabama gear?
Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Hennis
A future Temple Owl?
Who has College Spirit?
Rocking their College Gear
It's College Spirit Day!
Mrs. Worthington and Mrs. Ney
Video of the Week - Every student deserves every opportunity to succeed
Winner of the Week- This week's winner of the Blog is Mrs. Schwailik. She presented her healthy eating techniques to the local Millville community at VegStock 2017.
Essential Oils to help with ailments
Healthy cooking
Weekly Overview
Monday, September 11 - B Day - Regular Schedule with bells; Dr. Cook presenting at BOE meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 12 - A Day - Another awesome day at LMS
Wednesday, September 13 - B Day - Security Interviews, Conference Room; Departmental Meetings, 3:20 PM
Thursday, September 14 - A Day - Dr. Cook in PLCs all day
Friday, September, 15 - B Day -Another awesome day at LMS
The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
Olivia and Dylan helped Dr. Cook with his Bulletin Board
You read that correctly... It is the Back to School Edition of the Lakeside Lightning Round! Wow, it was just a few short weeks ago that we were wishing everyone a happy Summer and now it is time for school to start!
Parents - It's our turn now :)
We have a lot of exciting things in store this year. To start off, our theme should provide a framework for students, parents and teachers to connect with the middle school experience.
Throughout this year, we will all realize that the world is ours, and that we must turn the obstacles we face into opportunities. We will accomplish this because Millville is resilient no matter what happens! The same will be said for Lakeside Middle School! Who is ready to turn obstacles into opportunities?
Here is a short breakdown of the changes everyone will be experiencing at LMS this year:
Selected students will be participating in Zero Period for Health and PE as well as Band Instrumental Lessons.
Homeroom begins at 8:32 AM - Students entering the school or homeroom will be marked late.
Passing time between classes is now 3 minutes!
Lunches will be 22 minutes and students will have an "Advisory" period either before or after lunch.
Advisory period will be dedicated to Character Education, AVID Strategies, social and emotional development.
Students will be taking World Languages and certain electives online through the Edmentum program.
We will continue to have after school programs, sports and activities!
What to expect the first 3 days (Wednesday through Friday)
Flexible seating is spreading at LMS
In order to transition everyone back to LMS, we will be extending homeroom for the first 3 days by 45 minutes. This will allow 6th graders the opportunity to learn the school, try out their lockers, and breathe before classes start. Schedules will be distributed on the first day.
On Thursday, the 7th and 8th graders will have a brief assembly to review procedures. On Friday we will have an All School Assembly to officially kick off the year. Friday is also our first College Day of the year. Be sure to wear your College gear and get featured in the blog!
During the first few days, the teachers will be doing a lot of activities to get to know their students. Our teachers are AMAZING at getting to know their students while also setting the tone for their classroom! We will work with students who are lost or do not understand their schedules. No one needs to worry about getting lost because we will always get them to the correct place!
Our staff will be in training all day on Tuesday eagerly preparing for the new school year!
Quick Facts about LMS
Doors open at 8:15 AM
Walkers and Car Riders enter and exit the front of the building
Bus Riders are dropped off and picked up in either A, B, or C lot
There is a guidance counselor for each grade
We have a full time Anti Bullying Specialist - Linda Jost
Most classrooms in the grade level are very close to each other
Lockers are assigned near homeroom
We have 4 simple rules: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be a Good Learner
We have about 1100 students and about 600 laptops
We are an AVID National Demonstration School
Our teachers and students are the best!
Students are dismissed at 3:10 PM and are expected to exit the building where they came in (ie bus riders must ride the bus, walkers must walk and car riders must be a car rider). If students need to change this, they must present a note to their grade level Vice Principal for approval
Pictures from Around the School
We have new doors at the front of LMS
Our tree that was struck by lightning was taken down
Office make over!
Bulletin Board experts!
Mrs. Bram is ready for flexible seating!
Mrs. Salvati is ready to lead the Lego Revolution at LMS
We have new sound in the Auditorium
Flexible Seating in Mrs. Salvati's room
Mrs. Petit has everything ready for day 1!
Who is ready to build a strong foundation in Math with Mrs. Oquendo?
Mrs. Schwalik enjoying the Solar Eclipse on vacation
Video of the Week - You will hear a lot about Gratitude this year. Dr. Cook proudly says that he has been transformed by the work he has done with Gratitude lists this year and wants to spread this to the teachers and students. Here is a video of a teacher from California using it in the classroom.
Weekly Overview
Monday 9/4/17 - No School - Labor Day
Tuesday 9/5/17 - No School - Staff In-Service
Wednesday 9/6/17 - A Day - First Day of School - Homeroom extended
Thursday 9/7/17 - B Day - Homeroom extended - Grade Level meetings 7th and 8th only
Friday 9/8/17 - A Day - Homeroom extended - All School Assembly - 6th grade meeting afterwards
We had a very successful Great American Eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. Everyone who came out to the school had a great time viewing the Eclipse with the glasses.
Next week we open up school for the 2017-18 School year. We are very excited about this year and there are so many new changes for the new year. In next week's blog we will be featuring all of the changes in our "Back to School" Edition. In the meantime, we want everyone to enjoy their last days of summer. New Student Orientation - August 29, 2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Attention all incoming 6th grade and new 7th and 8th grade students - We will have our annual orientation to welcome students and parent to Lakeside Middle School. During the orientation, participants will learn how to be a successful middle school as well as the ins and out of Lakeside. We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 PM on August 29, 2017 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Pictures from around the School
Great American Eclipse
Great American Eclipse at LMS
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Gandy caught this Sunset in German, NY
Video of Week - This is from a few years ago but the message is relevant! We love Kid President!
Office Hours
Monday - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM; New Student Orientation, 6:00 PM
Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Lakeside Lightning, The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
Mrs. Oquendo met Meteorologist Melissa Magee of Channel 6
Another week is upon us and we are getting closer to the start of the 2017 - 18 school year. Honestly, there is still plenty of time left before school officially starts. In the meantime, be sure to make the most of the summer. We will be making the most of it here at LMS!
On Monday, August 21, 2017 our region will be treated to the Great American Solar Eclipse! We have completely sold out of the Eclipse glasses. If you would like to join us for this monumental occasion, we will be gathering on the front lawn around 2:30 PM. All are welcome to attend. Want more information about the Solar Eclipse? Check out the Video of the Week below. New Student and Parent Orientation
Are you a new student? Did you transfer from another school? Are you an incoming 6th grader? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should plan to join us for the New Student and Parent Orientation on August 29 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. During the Orientation we will review the nuts and bolts of the school as well as answer questions.
Student Schedule Update
Mrs. Lokuta visited with daughter Lilly
Schedules are still being finalized and will not be given to students until the first day of school. Homeroom assignments will be posted on the Lakeside website by August 29. We will also be mailing home a "welcome back" letter with homerooms. Schedules will be distributed to the students in homeroom on the first day of school.
Girls Field Hockey
Any girls interested in playing field hockey, Coach Wichnick strongly encourages you to have your physical completed and returned as soon as possible. Sports physicals are valid for 365 days from the date of exam. If your physical date is more than 90 days old, you must complete a re-certification form. Physical and re-cert forms are available in Lakeside's main office or the district website https://www.millville.org/Page/1137. Any questions, please email amanda.wichnick@millville.org. Second Annual Boot Camp - A Success!
This week we completed our 2nd Annual BOOT CAMP. We were able to impact 110 incoming 6th graders.Without the support of several people this would not have been possible. Mr. Godfrey is very grateful to all that helped and participated!
Boot Camp 2017
Boot Camp 2017
Boot Camp 2017
Boot Camp 2017
Boot Camp 2017
Pictures from around the school
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Summer Art with Ms. Heim
Video of the week - Information on the Great American Solar Eclipse
Office Hours
Monday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday - Office Closed
