November 6 - 10, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

Mr. Hand, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Williams

The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

We had a scary good week at LMS. We know students enjoyed their Halloween activities throughout the city over the weekend and into Tuesday. Some teachers got into the spirit on Tuesday and they dressed up to scare the kids into learning! Our PBSIS team was busy on Tuesday as they had hot/cold cider for students who earned enough Zaps to participate.

Throughout last week our administrators went to CPR training in order to assist with any emergencies that may occur in the school. We host Edmentum for a refresher training on the program as we look to expand our offerings to the students. We are also preparing for a new set of students that will begin in the second marking period.

This week is shortened due to the New Jersey Education Association's annual conference. On Thursday and Friday our staff will be participating in workshops, visiting vendors and always seeking ways to improve their teaching. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday.

We are looking forward to the All School Assembly on Wednesday to honor our Veterans. LMS will be hosting Veterans from around the south Jersey area with a luncheon. They will be joined by local dignitaries. This will be a great time for our school!

Box Tops for Education
It's that time of year to collect box tops.   The more you collect the better chance your homeroom has of winning a great prize like Tasty Donuts, Hot Soft Pretzels or a sweet Treat!  The 3 homerooms with the most box tops will be the winners.  So please encourage your students to get those box tops in by November 6th.  If you have a homeroom Mrs. Powell placed an envelope in your mailbox so that collecting them is easy.  All you have to do is place any collection sheets, individual box tops, or bags of box tops in the envelope.  Mrs. Powell will do all of the counting, cutting, and anything else that is needed to be done. She will also be around sometime during the day on the 6th to collect your envelopes.  Thank you for all of your assistance in this fundraiser.

7th Grade Students of the Month
The 7th grade students of the month for November are : Caleb Duffy (Language Arts),  Angel Sanchez Dent (Math), Jazmin Baldwin (Social Studies), and Allison Barber (Science). 
These students model Lakeside's core values:  Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be a Good Learner. Congratulations!

Would you dare look at Mrs. Roche's hair? 

Daily Announcements 
The Peace and Respect Days Update is:
6th: 7 Days
7th: 4 Days
8th: 0 Days

6th and 7th grade Student Council meeting will be rescheduled for Monday Nov 6.  Make sure your ride is here at 4:00 PM.

It's that time of year to collect all of your box tops from your favorite brands like Progresso, Pillsbury, Nature Valley, General Mills and many more.  When you see the Box Tops emblem cut it off and either place it on your collection sheet or in a baggie and bring them in to your homeroom teacher to support your school.  The more you collect the better chance your homeroom has of winning a great prize like Tasty Donuts, Hot Soft Pretzels or a sweet Treat!  The 3 homerooms with the most box tops will be the winners.  So get those box tops in by November 6th.

Any Student interested in Running the Jolly Holly 5k and 1 mile fun Run before the Millville Christmas parade, please see your PE teacher for a form.  All forms must be handed in to Coach Camerieri.

Is Phys. Ed. one of your favorite classes?  Do you like to play games & sports with your friends?  If so, you may be interested in joining the Phys. Ed. Club held after school in the main gym.  See Coach Abel for more information and a permission slip.

Thank you and our today joke of the week is Where did George Washington keep his armies? In his sleevies! Have a fantastic week!

Pictures from Around the School

Mrs. Harrington's class

Mrs. Harrington's class

Mrs. Harrington's class

Mrs. Harrington's class

Mrs. Harrington's class

Mrs. Harrington's class

Mrs. Roche and Mrs. Todd 

Mrs. Colon's class had a wonderful holiday fiesta 

Ms. Carroll's students in Lab 

Mrs. Carroll's guppies 

Mr. Garrison 

Mr. Williams and Mr. Hand 

Mrs. Hallenbeck and ????? 

PBSIS Cider Day 

Are these really teachers at LMS? 

Winners of the Week - This week's winners are the Girls Soccer Team who recently finished an amazing season UNDEFEATED. In addition to their athletic prowess, these girls are model students in the classroom, hallways, and in the community. Thank you for everything you do for LMS!

Undefeated! 

Undefeated! 

8th graders before their final game at LMS 

Congratulations to a great TEAM! 

Weekly Overview
Monday - 11/6/17 - B Day - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 11/7/17 - A Day - Election Day - Be sure to VOTE! Library, Math, Homework, Art and Phys Ed clubs, 3:20 PM
Wednesday - 11/8/17 - B Day - Afternoon Assembly, Veterans Day
Thursday - 11/9/17 - No School, NJEA Convention
Friday - 11/10/17 - No School, NJEA Convention

October 30 - November 3, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

Millville PD Trunk or Treat! 

The World Is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

This is a very exciting week for middle school students. They have one thing on their mind... Halloween! Although we don't allow the students to dress up at school, we do encourage everyone to go to the Millville Police Department's Trunk or Treat for a safe experience.

We would like to give a big thank you to Mr. Bunting for organizing a very successful Career Day this past Thursday. Each of the students were able to visit the Career Fair and see different options as they explore their options.

Be sure to have your Zaps ready for Tuesday when the PBSIS team serve hot and cold cider during lunches. Remember, we earn Zaps for being Safe, Responsible, Respectful and Good Learners! Each teacher has a system for giving out Zaps, and you can earn them in the cafeteria, hallways, and in gym class.

Stay tuned for next week's blog as we share the updated PBSIS data from this year. One thing is for certain, we are improving! Thank you to all of the students and teachers who are turning obstacles into opportunities.

Tuesday 10/31 Hat Day for Puerto Rico

Student council would like to have a hat day on Oct. 31 for Puerto Rico.  Donations will be $1 and will benefit a family struggling in Puerto Rico that has family in our school. Students will bring their donation down to Mrs. Kern and get a sticker/stamp for the donation to wear their hats. The whole school is able to participate. 

Miss match day or just being trend setters? 

Millville Maniacs Use Teamwork to Help Others 
Check out this Daily Journal article about the Millville Maniacs Soccer Club and how they donated food to the Shine Ministry's Food Bank. They were also assisted by Mrs. Sooy's students, and the Millville Mercy Soccer Club.

Red Ribbon Door Decorating Contest Winner
Thank you for participating in the Red Ribbon week door contest. The winner is....drum roll please.... Mr.Protic! Congratulations! Mrs. Stroup will drop off pretzels to your advisory students. The runners up are Ms. Carroll and Mrs. Salvati. Prizes will be delivered on Monday.

Daily Announcements 
The Peace and Respect Days Update is:
6th: 2 Days
7th: 1 Day
8th: 3 Days

The boy’s soccer team lost to Fernwood Middle School yesterday by a score of 5 to 2.  The goals were scored by the electrifying Patrick Earnest and 6th grade sensation Gavin Miller.  Also supplying great efforts for Lakeside were Spencer Hakola, Noah Uzzolina, Cai Sloan, Jacob Repp, and Jose Bravo. 

Mr. Garrison solving a 5,000 year old crime

Friday was the last day to turn in your Seussical permission slip.  We will not accept papers after the end of the day.   On Monday, October 30th and Wednesday, November 1st we will be holding the auditions.  If you returned your permission slip, please come to the auditorium on your audition day at dismissal.  All rides should be at Lakeside by 4:30 in the back of the school at the Music Suite doors. 

There will be no 21st Century on Tuesday, October 31st. Please take your regular transportation home.

Any Student interested in Running the Jolly Holly 5k and 1 mile fun Run before the Millville Christmas parade, please see your PE teacher for a form.  All forms must be handed in to Coach Camerieri.

Attention piano players:  If there are any students who play piano and are not involved in band but are interested in being in jazz band please see Miss Zeiters in the band room sometime this week during homeroom

Is Phys. Ed. one of your favorite classes?  Do you like to play games & sports with your friends?  If so, you may be interested in joining the Phys. Ed. Club held after school in the main gym.  See Coach Abel for more information and a permission slip.

Who did it? Mr. Garrison's class will find out

It’s time for Hot Shots for lunch!
What’s Hot Shots for Lunch?
A delicious choice of hot chocolate, hot cider or cold cider to enjoy with your lunch on Tuesday, October 31st
The cost is only 5 zaps !
Tickets are LIMITED to 50 tickets per lunch
Tickets are on sale now at the zap stores during 4B, 5A, and 5B advisories, and Mrs. Worthington 4A Advisory in the Library, Mrs. Rauch 6B Advisor in M121, and Ms DiMattia in M107 during 6A advisory.

 Do you like brainteasers?  Is trivia your thing?  If so, GT After Hours is the club for you.  All Lakeside students can sign up for this club.  We meet on Mondays.  Please see Mrs. Gaudio in Y133 to register.  You MUST have a ride home to join the club.

Thank you and our joke of the week is: Why do witches need to wear name tags at parties? So they know which witch is which. Have a fabulous week!

Pictures from around the school

Dr. Cook has a Kahoot winning streak going on

Career Fair 

Career Fair 

Career Fair 

Career Fair  

Career Fair 

Winners of the Week - Joshua Whitaker, Karen Chainey, Natalie Repp, John Kuhlen, Connor Cook and Aiden Miller are all part of our Gifted and Talented program. They competed in the 10th annual Quiz Bowl against 30 other schools at St Augustine Prep. Congratulations for their participation and representing Lakeside!!!

Way to go! 

Fierce competitors 

Weekly Overview
Monday - 10/30/17 - A Day -
Tuesday - 10/31/17 - B Day - Hat Day for Puerto Rico, 1 dollar donation required; PBSIS Hot/Cold Cider in lunches; HW club, Cheer club, Library club, Pys Ed club
Wednesday - 11/ 1/17 - A Day - LAL teachers meeting with RAC during CPT; Mindfulness with Mrs. Benfer; Department Meetings, 3:20 PM; Pizza Hut Fundraiser
Thursday - 11/2/17 - B Day - SLC Meeting, 3:20 PM
Friday - 11/3/17 - A Day -

October 23 - 27, 2017

Lakeside Lightning,

Ms. Carroll's students in lab 

The World is Yours: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

We had another busy week at Lakeside Middle school this week. In addition to all of the amazing lessons and activities happening in the classroom, Lakeside hosted representatives from Millville High School. The purpose of the assembly (for 8th graders) was to discuss all of the opportunities currently at the high school and future opportunities for our students. A few of the students were former Lakeside Lightning and we were so proud to see how much they have grown! It is pretty clear to us at Lakeside that there is only one choice for high school.... Millville High School! Be a Bolt!

Our week was not without incident. We had a streak of a month and half without a fight. Unfortunately that was broken this week. We want to remind everyone that fighting is not accepted or tolerated at Lakeside and those who choose to resolve conflicts this way will suffer major consequences. If you have a conflict with someone, it is your responsibility to utilize a teacher, counselor or administrator to help resolve the conflict peacefully. Our staff has helped students resolve countless conflicts this year.

This week we have an exciting opportunity for students as we host our first Career Fair. Thanks to Mr. Bunting, our 6th grade counselor, we will be hosting over 17 representatives from various fields to expose students to careers. The Career Fail will be held from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM on Thursday, October 26 near the Auditorium. Students will attend the Career Day through their Science and Social Studies classes.

Be sure to join us for the PTO Fundraiser at Yogo on Thursday from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Mention you are from Lakeside and we will get a portion of the proceeds!

Daily Announcements

Field Hockey team enjoying "healthy" snacks 

The girls soccer team continues to dominate their competition, winning 5-1 yesterday against EHT Fernwood. Great passing and runs from the defense to midfield, with some excellent strikes from the forwards. Goals were scored by Olivia Giordano, Mary Greco, Sanaa Doss and Aaniyah Street, with assists from Jayme Sooy, Karli Jones, Sanaa Doss and Olivia Giordano. The Lady Bolts will have their last away game against Lower Cape May on Tuesday. Great work, girls!

The Boys' Soccer team lost 1 to 0 in a hard fought game yesterday against Fernwood Middle School.  Sebastian Blough and Henry Sheppard were both incredible in goal, stopping a flurry of shots.  The defensive line of Joshua Whitaker, Andrew Crain, Adi Rathod, and Jesiah Cruz held Fernwood in check all game.  The Boys' host Lower Cape May Tuesday for their final home game of the season.
Here are the Peace and Respect Days Update:
6th: 3 Days
7th: 0 Days
8th: 1 Day

All fundraiser packets are due to your homeroom teacher this morning. If you forgot your packet it must be in on Monday!
Student Council is pleased to announce their election results
Tanyha Smith President
Julianna Giordano Vice President
Leah Ellis Secretary
Treasurer and 6th and 7th grade representatives will be announced at a later date. Thanks to everyone who participated

Mrs. Sooy's students brought in food donations for Help and Hope!

Is Phys. Ed. one of your favorite classes?  Do you like to play games & sports with your friends?  If so, you may be interested in joining the Phys. Ed. Club held after school in the main gym.  See Coach Abel for more information and a permission slip.

We are very excited to announce that our Spring Musical this year will be SEUSSICAL, Jr. If you would like to be a part of our production, please pick up your audition packets in the music room.  Auditions will be Monday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 1.

The Shades of Blue list is up on the choir bulletin board.  If you have made the group, please pick up your permission slip from Mrs. Booz.  The first rehearsal is Thursday, October26

It’s time for Hot Shots for lunch!
What’s Hot Shots for Lunch?
A delicious choice of hot chocolate, hot cider or cold cider to enjoy with your lunch on Tuesday, October 31st
The cost is only 5 zaps !
Tickets are LIMITED to 50 tickets per lunch
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 25 at the following locations:
4B Advisory Mrs. Balinge (7th Grade Zap Store)
4A Advisory Mrs. Worthington (Library)
5B Advisory Mr. Young (6th Grade Zap Store)
5A Advisory Mr. Young (6th Grade Zap Store)
6B Advisor Mrs. Rauch (M121)
6A Advisory Ms. DiMattia (M107)

Teachers never know what is in their mailbox

Attention all students and staff:
This is a friendly reminder that ALL GYM NOTES are to be turned in to the student's gym teacher FIRST!  No gym notes should be turned in to the front office, front desk, homeroom teacher, or nurse until given to the gym teacher first.  Thank you.

Do you like books?  Do you like to hang out with people who like to read books? The Library Club may be the club for you…For information and a permission slip see Mrs. Worthington in the Library/Media Center Club starts – next Tuesday, October 24. 

 Do you like brainteasers?  Is trivia your thing?  If so, GT After Hours is the club for you.  All Lakeside students can sign up for this club.  We meet on Mondays.  Please see Mrs. Gaudio in Y133 to register.  You MUST have a ride home to join the club.

Do you want to help the victims of the hurricanes, but don't know how?  Do you have a quarter?  All it takes is one quarter, just 25 cents, to buy a red, white and blue bracelet to support the hurricane relief.  Stop by Mrs. Sooy's room, M133, to buy a bracelet or look for students selling them during lunches during the month of October.  That quarter will go a long way in helping those trying to rebuild their lives after the hurricane. 

Thank you and our joke for the week is: What is the monster’s favorite food? Fettuccini Afraid-o! Have a funny week!

Pictures from around the school 

High School Presenting to 8th graders

High School Presenting to 8th graders

High School Presenting to 8th graders 

Ms. Carroll assisting students with their lab 

Mrs. Wichnick's lunch bunch 

Ms. Lowery's students earned a reward! 

Mrs. Loprogolo's students hard at work

Mrs. Loprogolo's students hard at work! 

Mrs. Sanderlin working with students 

Mrs. Sanderlin's students working hard! 

Mrs. Sanderlin's students working hard! 

Twinning at LMS - Great minds dress alike 

Ms. Wynn and Mrs. Hennis twining 

Quadruplets - Mrs. Gandy, Mrs. Kern, Mrs. Hennis and Ms. Wynn 

Winners of the week - We were so proud to see former LMS students Raelynne Miller, Josh Meandro and Diamond Rivera presenting to our 8th grade! Thank you for the inspiration! It's a great day to be a BOLT! 

Raelynn Miller addressing the 8th graders 

Josh Meandro talking about being involved in school 

Diamond stopped by to see one of her favorites... Mrs. Kern! 

Diamond Rivera sharing her insights on the High School 

Weekly Overview
Monday - 10/23 - B Day - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 10/24 - A Day - Phys Ed Club, 3:20 PM
Wednesday - 10/25 - B Day - Staff Meeting, 3:20 PM
Thursday - 10/26 - A Day - Career Fair, Auditorium Hallway; Shades of Blue Club, 3:20 PM; PTO Fundraiser at Yogo, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Mention you are from LMS)
Friday - 10/27 - B Day - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness