April 20 - 24, 2020

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

Welcome back from Spring Break. We hope that you had the opportunity to take a break from Remote Learning and connect with family and friends while Social Distancing.

We are beginning the next Phase of Remote Learning this week. This is our "3rd phase" of Remote Learning. In the first phase (March 17 - 22) was comprised of the packets distributed to students on March 16. The second phase (March 23 - April 9) was comprised of our "tinyurl" with access to packets as well. The third phase (April 20 - May 15) will be a combination of the "tinyurl" and Google Classroom with severely limited packets.

In order to keep everything organized with embedded links to resources and explanations, we are encouraging parents and students to access our Parent Guide to Remote Learning at LMS. This is also linked on the right hand side of the blog. This guide will explain grading and provide contact information for various questions.

Food Distribution 
Our building will now be open on Mondays for Food Distribution from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Food distribution will be on the Target Side of the building near the cafeteria where Latch Key is located.

Lakeside Front Office
Our Front Office will be open from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Mondays. We will have an administrator available to assist you if needed.

Morning Announcements (April 20 - May 15) 
We will be live at 8:25 AM Monday through Friday with announcements starting at 8:32 AM. Please join us on the Lakeside Official Facebook Page.

Daily Announcements 
Any 8th grade student who received a Frank Morrissey Scholarship Application from Mrs. Ciccio needs to scan them and send them to her through email before April 24th.  If you have any questions, please email her.

Students, don't forget to check your gmail and Google Classroom every week for updates.

Helping Parents Understand Infinite Campus 
As we get closer to distributing report cards for the 3rd Marking Period, there are many parents that have not setup their Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts which will provide a copy of Progress Reports and Report Cards. Below is a short video explaining how to setup IC Parent Portal account and to receive the activation code.  Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account Setup

Our joke of the week is: Did you hear about the guy who was arrested for stealing hay? He couldn't make bale.  Have a safe and socially distant week!!!

School Hours 
Monday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Food Distribution Only (Cafeteria Entrance)
Monday - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Administrator on Duty in Front Office

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, Millville

April 6 - 10, 2020

True Heros and Winners of the Week! 

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

We are going into our 4th week of Remote Learning this week. It is also the week before Spring Break. There will be no Remote Learning during the Spring Break (April 9 at 1:00 PM - April 19). We will resume Remote Learning on April 20 unless otherwise instructed. 

We wanted to thank all of the parents and students for their support and flexibility during this time. It has not been easy for anyone and we recognize that. 

Our goal at Lakeside Middle School is not to simply "keep the learning going." We are seeking ways to do things differently and authentically so that the students, teachers and parents can work collaboratively on interesting projects and learning opportunities.

We also feel that this time of Remote Learning is an excellent opportunity for our school community to participate (in whatever way we can) to assist our Millville community through food pantries, helping needy families, making masks for social distancing, and much more. This is a time for all of us to see the interconnected nature of this world and to show empathy for each other. We are all going through a lot and therefore we need to help each other out. We encourage everyone to continue to listen to the experts as they say we need to Social Distance and Physical Distance. This will be over soon, but we need to take it day by day.

Assignments are updated for this week 

Announcements - Live Monday through Thursday this week on Lakeside Official Facebook Page at 8:32 AM. 

Mark Your Calenders for our April 9, 2020 "Virtual Bubbles for Autism"
In light of April being Autism Awareness month, Ms, Interlante thought that it might be fun to have a district wide "virtual" Bubbles for Autism event.
How can you participate? Simple! Just take a picture of yourself blowing bubbles and post it to Facebook (or even Instagram!) Use the hashtag #mpsbubblesforautism
Don't have bubbles?

Lakeside Pays it Forward
The Lakeside staff and familes teamed up  to support the Child Family Center's monthly Food Pantry. We raised 800.00 dollars for food that was distributed to needy families on March 31, 2020. The next Food Pantry is scheduled for April 21. Stay tuned for how you can help out.

Ms. Harden, Child Study Team Social Worker, identified a family in need and raised 200.00 dollars to support their needs during this crucial time. Thank you to Ms. Harden for her coordination of this kind gesture.

Ms. DeVol's Science Experiments 
I offered my students an alternative science assignment for Week 3/4. The students had to create anything using a cereal box as the base and answer a few questions on Google Classroom. I had a few students complete the project already and share some pictures. I am impressed by their creativity.

IXL Keeps the Learning Moving Forward
Most Questions Answered in Language Arts. Week 3

6th grade
Madison W.       722
Jah'del F.           423
Shaylynn M.     365

7th grade
Fiona P.            465
Ja'zahna T.        367
Angelina T.       366

8th grade
Mason W.          379
Gavin M.           265
Aidan W.            252

IXL Grit and Perseverance goes to Jeffery C., Jah’Del F., Casey C., Angelina T., Timothy F.,


Having trouble checking your gmail, students?
Watch this video! 

Helping Parents Understand Infinite Campus 

As we get closer to distributing report cards for the 3rd Marking Period, there are many parents that have not setup their Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts which will provide a copy of Progress Reports and Report Cards. Below is a short video explaining how to setup IC Parent Portal account and to receive the activation code. Watch this video! 

Scanning in Documents 
Want to scan a document, but don't own a scanner? Did you know you can scan a document using the notes app on your iPhone?!  Simply open a new note, click the camera icon that pops up, then choose scan documents. It will have you hold the document a certain way and you will see that it’s scanning it, but the best part is it will save all of the pages as a PDF, which is perfect to email to your teachers if they want to see worksheets you’ve completed. Not sure how to email? See the link above.

Millville Has Spirit - Alicia Discepola
Check out this link to the Millville Virtual Spirit Week culminating activity. Click here 

Highlights in Remote Learning- Justin Dodge 
Check out this Slide Show featuring Remote Learning around the District. Click here 

Pictures from around the Remote Learning World

Ms. DiMittia and her pet dog 

Ms. Eppright's pet dog 

Sophia with LMS Pride! 

Mercina shows off for Mixed Matched Day

Savannah K is making masks as a service to the community 

Zoom at Noon with Ms. Andrews - Musical Jeopardy 

Mrs. Gaudio says We Can Do It! 

Dr. Cook sporting Lakeside's Autism Awareness Shirt

Winners of the Week - Millville Cafeteria Staff 
Since we have had to go to remote learning, the Millville Cafeteria Staff have handed out over 10,000 meals for our families. They are to be commended for their hard work and determination during this unprecedented time.

Preparing the food 

Making sure tat hands are washed 

Sandwiches for the Millville Families 

School Hours 
Monday - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Food Distribution Only (Front Door)
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Administrator on Duty in Front Office; Food Distribution (Front Door)

Lakeside will be closed from April 9 - April 19 as we our on Spring Break 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - @lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org



Published by Spike Cook, Millville

March 30 - April 3, 2020

LMS staff and families donated $800 to CFC Food Pantry

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS!

This week the Lakeside Staff and Families got together with the Child Family Center to raise money for the Food Pantry. The outpouring of support was amazing. In 48 hours we raised $800 towards the pantry.

We had Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Hallenbeck, Mrs. Zerra and Dr. Cook go to their local grocery stores to get as many things as they could. We will be working with CFC on Monday to help assemble and then on Tuesday to distribute the donations to those in need in Millville.

We will be helping them at their next one in April as well. Stay tuned for more information.

National Junior Honor Society Conducts First "Virtual Induction Ceremony"
 Dr. Cook and Mrs. Gaudio took a chance on Tuesday with the first Virtual Induction Ceremony through Zoom. There were 27 students in grade 7 and 8 who were inducted along with the NJHS Officers playing their roles and even lighting candles. Parents and families were able to tune into Zoom and watch as their child was inducted. Once we get back to school, Dr. Cook and Mrs. Gauduo

will be scheduling an in-person ceremony.

Home Learning Plan - Week 3 
The new online portion of the Home Learning Plan has been updated with new material. Be sure the check the tinyurl's for your grade level. Those students who do not have access to the internet can pick up packets on Monday's and Wednesday's from 9 AM - 12 PM at Lakeside. Please note that these packets are for weeks 2-4 so you do not need to pick up work each week.

Daily Announcements - We go "live" on Facebook every morning at 8:32 AM
Guess what today is?! National Camp at Home Day! For Mrs. Garay's social studies students who have been learning about Native American tribes, try to research a tribe's style of making a home and build it in yours! If you are successful (or not), take a picture and send it in! Enjoy 😁

Mrs. LaRosa’s gym classes’ assignments are posted on Google Classroom. If you have not joined yet, please do so. Thanks and be safe. Mrs.(Coach) LaRosa

Ms. Errickson coordinates "Lunch with Ms. E." 
Ms. Errickson has "lunch" with her kids, talks about what she's been doing and how she's feeling that day. She also goes over some points about the book they're reading so they understand what she wants them to get from it.

Mrs. Bellucci's Students

• All of Ms. Bellucci's Ceramics students. Please make sure to join the Ceramics Google Classroom. The code is w2mguf6.  
• All of Ms. Bellucci's Art students. Please make sure to join the Art Google Classroom. The code is sqvcuza.  Ms. Bellucci will be posting assignments and updates in these google classrooms so it is very important that you join them

Nurses Information - Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Hamilton 

Check out some links from the CDC on COVID 19

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/what-you-should-do.pdf
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/what-you-should-do.pdf

Mark Your Calenders for our April 9, 2020 "Virtual Bubbles for Autism"
In light of April being Autism Awareness month, Ms, Interlante thought that it might be fun to have a district wide "virtual" Bubbles for Autism event.
How can you participate? Simple! Just take a picture of yourself blowing bubbles and post it to Facebook (or even Instagram!) Use the hashtag #mpsbubblesforautism
Don't have bubbles?

Thank you for joining us in celebrating each student's unique abilities and gifts. We are all #DifferentNOTLess

Pictures from Home Learning 

Mrs. Heidlel's daughter helped decorate her hair 

Mrs. Richardson's kids in home learning mode 

Join in the virtual spirit week 

Kendall M. went above and beyond for Mrs. Belucci's sculpture class  

Kendall M. went above and beyond for Mrs. Belucci's sculpture class  

Kendall M. went above and beyond for Mrs. Belucci's sculpture class  

NJHS's first Virtual Induction Ceremony 

NJHS's first Virtual Induction Ceremony 

Ms. Irwinn's home learning set up 

Our joke of the week is:  What musical genre are national anthems? Country.

School Hours
Lakeside Middle School is open on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for Food Distribution. There will be an administrator on duty on Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - @lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

March 23 - 27, 2020

Links for the Home Learning Plan 

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS! 

We want to start out by thanking the students and families for their patience with the Home Learning Plan for Lakeside Middle School. We are in unprecedented times and we are building this plan while we are flying with it. 

Our staff have been amazing with this transition. We are so grateful for how flexible and cooperative they have been. Many are trying new technology and ways to connect with students. They are to be commended!!! 

We also want to thank our Cafeteria and Maintenance Staff. The Cafeteria Staff has given out over 500 meals in 4 days to Millville Public School families. They have even assisted in handing out the Home Learning Packets. Our Maintenance Staff has begun disinfecting the entire building. As they finish a section, they are not allowing anyone in the area. When the students and staff come back to LMS we will have a very clean and disinfected school! 

National Junior Honor Society Induction March 24, 2020 (6:00 PM) 

Did you think we were cancelling the LMS National Junior Honor Society Inductions previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM? We are going to try using virtual tools for the students to be recognized. When we return we will do the full ceremony. Be on the lookout for more information. 

Home Learning Explained (Weeks 2 -4) 

We know that this has been difficult for families and students. We are being very patient and we hope you are too. Here is an explanation of our Home Learning Plan for week 2-4. 

• Week One packets were delivered to students on Monday, March 16. Students who did not pick them up have been contacted. Students will be responsible for this work. Grading and collection will be announced this week. All of the information in the packets are available through the links listed below. 
• Week 2- 4 packets are available for those who do not have technology. Families can pick these up on Monday or Wednesday from 9 AM - 12 PM at Lakeside. 
• Websites for Lakeside Home Learning 
• 6th Grade - tinyurl.com/lakesidemiddle6th
• 7th Grade - tinyurl.com/lakesidemiddle7th
• 8th Grade - tinyurl.com/lakesidemiddle8th
• To help you answer questions about differentiation in regards to IXL
• We are assigning IXL for LA and Math to our all of our students 
• This program allows us to assign skills specific to class and/or student
• Teachers are able to see the results immediately
• Teachers can use the results to reach out to individual students who need additional assistance

IXL Information

Encourage your students to stay active on IXL. We will be doing a drawing for prizes for the students who answer the most questions each week! 

Daily Announcements - 8:32 AM Monday through Friday 

We will continue doing Daily Announcements. Right now either Dr. Cook or Mrs. Salvati will be doing them through Facebook Live. We are also going to do them through our new Instagram Page to reach more students. 

Mrs. Belmonte's here to help

😊Are you having a hard time completing your IXL recommended skills or lessons ???? Go onto our GOOGLE CLASSROOM-select-Belmonte Bolts

Sign up for tutoring!!

😎BELMONTE BLASTERS MATH CLUB.... we’re still on!

Each week that you complete at least a half hour of IXL practice your name still goes in for our $20. VISA gift card raffle!!! 

Club 21 COOKING CLUB...it’s throw back Thursday post your favorite recipe that we’ve made in the past and ☝️ That you may be working on at home.

Pictures From Home Learning 

Ms. Grennon's Home Learning Station 

Mrs. Hickman on a Zoom 

Mrs. Zerra's Home Learning Station 

Ms. Abel modeling healthy choices during the Home Learning 

Mrs. Wheaton's Home Learning Station 

Mrs. Ciccio's Home Learning Station 

Mrs. Benfer's Home Learning Station 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - @lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

Remote Learning Highlights (3/18/2020)

Mrs. Garay's son Remote Learning 

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Remote Learning at LMS! 

Today we wanted to highlight some of the noteworthy accomplishments of the Staff and Students through our Home Learning Plan. 

Zoom at Noon
Every Tuesday & Thursday Lakeside Choir is meeting on Zoom for choir hangouts and discussions. Yesterday we had 11 students.

Virtual Art Club Meeting 
Ms. Bellucci hosted a virtual art club meeting yesterday with the Art Club at Lakeside. 

Ms. Carroll’s Happy Birthday
Ms. Carroll kept the birthday acknowledgement going by using Zoom to sing to Soraya Perez. 

Quizzizz game set up by Mrs. Zerra 
Mrs. Zerra reached out to her students and helped them navigate the math work. They were receptive and in good spirits! She plans on posting a Quizzizz game today for fun. 

Mr. Malaga delivers Breakfast for those in need 
Mr. Malaga is volunteering himself to personally deliver breakfast and lunch to a student from our classroom (and younger sister from elementary) whose family does not have transportation.

Student Outreach 
Mrs. Dejesus is visiting with students to deliver food and provide assistance. For those who are Spanish speaking she is translating and explaining our Home Learning Plan. 

Comfy Setting for Home Learning 
Be like Mrs. Garay's son Jamie and find a comfy place to curl up with a good book 
Also!! There is a Newsela app that student's can download on their phones that is free and as long as they log in with their school email and password their teachers have access! This will hopefully help students who are doing all their work through a phone. 

Hand Delivering Packets 
Mrs. Bram hand delivered a student packet for someone who was unable to make it to Lakeside. 

Want to stay current with Band Lessons? 
Online lessons with band students!  Just have to email erika.biaselli@mps.millville.org

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - #lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

Home Learning Update (3/17/2020)

LMS students learning how to cook healthy meals in February 

Dear Lakeside Families,

We are reaching out to you to review some important information as we begin our home learning process. 

We would like to thank you for your patience as we continue to develop and refine our new process for remote learning. We are working hard to be transparent and ensure you receive all of the necessary information.

We have developed links for easy access to our information.  Please visit Facebook, Lightning Round Blog, to find these links. An email will be sent out through our system for those of you who subscribed.  

Our teachers will be available through email, Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm.  A list of all teachers' email addresses was sent home with your child yesterday.  If your child was absent yesterday, packets are available in our Main Office or you can view online. 

Due to the limited time we had to develop your child’s work, it is possible that you could have found some inconsistencies.  In this case, please use the following links:

tinyurl.com/lakesidemiddle6th

tinyurl.com/lakesidemiddle7th

tinyurl.com/lakesidemiddle8th

It is preferred that you access the work online.  If you are unable to view the work online, you may visit LMS Monday-Friday from 9 AM-12 PM.  If you cannot make it during this time, please call the front office to schedule an appointment. Those without internet access can pick up weeks 2-4 starting Monday, March 23.

It is important during the Home Learning time that students check their email! 

Overview of Home Learning

LMS Lightning Message to Students and Families 

Questions or concerns call LMS at 856-293-2420

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - #lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

Dr. Cook's Message for Remote Learning (March 16)

Lakeside Students and Families,

Check out Dr. Cook's Video Message to Students and Families

I am sure by now you received the call from our Superintendent Dr. Schneider regarding school Closing. We will be practicing Social Distancing and Remote Learning from March 17 through April 19. We will return to school on April 20. 

It is extremely important that your child attend school on March 16 because we have a lot of important information to deliver to them. I can assure you that we are taking extreme measures to keep your children healthy while at Lakeside.  

Your child will receive a packet of work that will get them started on our Home Learning Plan. This work is important and we are anticipating that they can finish it by Friday. Your child's teachers will also be providing them with login information to any online sites and programs they are currently using in the classroom.

Starting next week and for the remainder of the time we are off, we will transition to an Online Platform. Each grade will have a link with assignments and more importantly a weekly reflection. 

On Monday, your child’s homeroom teacher will show them a video of how to access and use the interactive Learn from Home document. A link to this video will also be added to our Facebook page for parents and guardians to view. Throughout our Home Learning Plan, Teachers will be available from 8 AM - 3 PM Monday through Friday by email or any other communication platform you are currently using with your child’s teacher. 

I want to thank our Lakeside Staff. During the planning for this situation they have been amazing and have worked collaboratively throughout the week (and weekend) to ensure your child is cared for. I am very grateful to work with such amazing educators. 

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
Twitter - #lmslightning
Facebook – Lakeside Middle School (Official)
Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/
Instagram - #lmslighting
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Thank you, 

Dr. Cook, Principal