We had without a doubt the best week this week since we went to 4 days for in-person Hybrid. Parents followed up with their students who were not adhering to the mask protocols and we noticed a huge difference. Hallways, cafeteria, arrival and dismissal went better as well. Thank you to the students for stepping up and for the staff and parents for their support! We are poised to end the year on a very positive note.
School Messenger - 5/21/21
All eligible 8th-grade students are invited to join their classmates for End of the Year celebrations the week of June 7, 2021- June 11, 2021. Parents of virtual students must complete the Google Form see below to select which events their student will attend. Virtual students must be dropped off and picked up by a parent/guardian at the start and end of each event. The LMS Class of 2021 Step-Up Ceremony will be a drive-up celebration on June 14, 2021, at 6:00PM. Any questions contact Ms. Amanda Gaunt at (856)293-2456.
On May 21, 2021 we did our required safety drill of the month. We practiced a Shelter in Place that went into a Lockdown. According to the administration and security team, it was one of the most smooth drills of the year. In addition, we completed our required Fire Drill on May 18.
Do You Have a Minute? Episode 8 with Dr. Cook, Lakeside Middle School Principal
Mrs. Sooy Joins LMS Students at the Autism Walk
Doing a little community service walking in the Autism Walk at the NJ Motorsports Park. Mrs. Sooy and her daughter Megan were joined by 6th graders Isia, Mackenzie, and Logan and their moms and also Tanasia, an 11th grader and former Lakeside student.
Mrs. Wheaton and the Field Hockey Team Get In One Last Practice
Mrs. Wheaton and the Field Hockey Team wanted to have one last practice for our Junior Bolts. Almost the entire team got together for some skills and even had an inter squad scrimmage. There were a lot of parents who attended and provided snacks for the girls.
One last practice
One last practice
One last practice
One last practice
Ms. Carroll's students decorated the Mindfulness Sidewalk
Ms. Carroll's students wrote positive messages for others to see on the Mindfulness Walk. These positive messages could really impact someone who is looking for an affirmation. Thank you so much Ms. Carroll!
Positive messages on the Mindfulness Walk
Positive messages on the Mindfulness Walk
Positive messages on the Mindfulness Walk
Daily Announcements
Sponsor a Student
Interested in donating to the LMS Class of 2021 end of year activities? The following levels of sponsorship are available:
Silver: $10
Gold: $15
Platinum: $20+
Donations may be sent via Venmo to @Jennifer-Salvati-2 or cash may be brought to Mrs. Salvati in Room M104 during homeroom.
All names of those who have donated will be posted in our June 13th Lightning Round Blog.
Yearbook Reminder
Time is running out! If you’re interested in purchasing our 2020-2021 yearbook, please bring $20 to Ms. Belmonte in room Y100 before they’re sold out!
COVID Vaccine Pop Up Clinics
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
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:
Joke of the Week: What do you call a vampire on sale? Discount Dracula
On Monday, May 17, 2021, we will begin our End of the Year Activities Point System for our 8th-graders. Each of our students will begin with 50 LMS Points. Eligible students must have a minimum of 35 points on Friday, June 4, 2021, to participate in any of the End of the Year activities during the week of June 7, 2021-June 11, 2021. Here is an overview of the End of Year Activities Point System.
Mask Infractions
We have been having issues with students wearing their masks properly. Those students who have been habitually and continually defying the mask protocols will be written up on a Major Discipline Referral and parents will be contacted. At this point, students will receive one official warning with an administrator calling home. Any successive mask infractions will result in those students being placed in Virtual.
Do You Have A Minute? Episode 7
National Junior Honor Society Inductions 2020 and 2021
This week we officially inducted the NJHS of 2020 and 2021. Last year during the Pandemic we had a Virutal Induction that worked quite well considering the conditions, but we wanted to bring back the in-person. Under the leadership of Mrs. Guadio, we were able to induct the following students:
Grade 8 ( New Inductees)
Gabriella Jacquet, Kendal Mazur
Grade 7 (New Inductees)
Bridget Adelman, Bryn Andres, Haylee Burlew, Joshua Butcher, Karleigh Gandy, Thomas Greco, Kasey Gribble, Olivia Headley, Gabriel Hinckley, Makenna Laws, Jade Mcdowell, Katakinah Palau, Josephine Parlo, Kelly Repp, Max Richter, Vivienne Zerra
Class of 2020 Inductees
John Abdill, Gabriella Chopek, Sophia Crowell, Isabella DeFelice, Sadie Drozdowski, Kevin Dick, Peter Earnest, Travis Jenkins, Emily Kukal, David Laird, Lorenzo Lewis, Luciana Lewis, Mia Miller, Isabella Musey, Sophia Pasparage, Emily Praul, Jayvin Rempel, Shea Staniec, Sasha Torres, Chet Tostevin, Maren Woodman, Grace Zheng, Ashlee Zimmerman
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
NJHS Induction Ceremony
LMS Staff Going the Extra Mile - Mr. Hickman
Ms. Carroll, through our partnership with the Whole Health Ed Organization, will be starting a garden near Bus Lot A. She reached out to Mr. Hickman who brought in his own Roto-Tiller and took care of the project for Ms. Carroll. We know everyone loves Mr. Hickman as a teacher and we are so grateful to have his assistance with areas to improve the school. Thanks Mr. Hickman!
Thank you Mr. Hickman
Thank you Mr. Hickman
Thank you Mr. Hickman
Daily Announcements
Yearbook Reminder
Time is running out! If you’re interested in purchasing our 2020-2021 yearbook, please bring $20 to Ms. Belmonte in room Y100 before they’re sold out!
New Announcement Alert
Attention all field hockey players: if you haven't already, please see Coach Wheaton in Y108 if you plan on attending the May 21st practice.
Update on Quarantine Requirements from Mrs. Meyers, Assistant Superintendent
Fully Vaccinated Travelers: (2 weeks after required dose)
International travel: Get tested 3-5 days after returning to the United States, but no quarantine needed
For domestic travel, no quarantine or test before or after travel needed
Unvaccinated Travelers:
Defer travel until fully vaccinated
Before travel, get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before the trip
Get tested 3-5 days after travel
Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if the post-travel test is negative. If not tested after travel, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
Travelers who Clinically Recovered from COVID-19 in past 3 months:
No quarantine or pre- or post-travel test needed
Positive / Close Contact:
Students: (while in high risk level)
Positive – 14 day quarantine
Close Contact – 14 day quarantine without testing OR 7 days with negative test results collected at 5-7 days
Staff: (considered essential employee)
Positive – 10 day quarantine
Close Contact – 10 day quarantine without testing OR 7 days with negative test results collected at 5-7 days
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
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:
Joke of the Week:
Why did the girl put her cake in the freezer?
She wanted to ice it.
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We had such a special week last week as we celebrated our staff. Each day we were able to recognize staff with treats, cards and even some down time. We are so grateful for the contribution of our staff to Lakeside Middle School. We are very grateful for our PTA President Jen Tostevin. The PTA made individual gift bags for each staff member with personalized notes.
We also had the pleasure of working with students and parents on our annual focus groups. The student session was hosted by Dr. Cook and Ms. Gaunt. During the session, over 80 students in small groups were able to share their frustrations along with their positives concerning Lakeside. One of the most important themes to arise in the student focus groups was the positive impact our staff has on the students! Not to be outdone, the parent sessions were equally informative and enlightening. Dr. Cook, along with Mrs. Sharpless, hosted the parent sessions through Zoom, and askes similar questions. Parents raved about the positive impact our staff has on our learning environment.
Dr. Cook, Principal of Lakeside Middle School, had this to say about the focus groups, "I am always impressed with the open and honest discussions that take place in our annual focus groups with the parents and students. We get such authentic feedback and many of the ideas end up being areas we work on through our School Improvement Plan."
The School Improvement Team will begin meeting this week and will develop a process of sharing the information with school community.
Do You Have A Minute? Episode 6 with Dr. Cook
Mr. Rankin, Paraprofessional at LMS, was featured in the NEA Today and will also have another story coming up soon!
Did you know that Lakeside Middle School is one of only 5% of middle schools in New Jersey to offer Geometry to 8th graders?
Parent and Student Geometry Night
Powerful Staff Appreciation Message
Ms. Belmonte helped Maykla celebrate her progress
All staff received thank you cards from the LMS Admin Team
Twinning - Great Minds Dress Alike
Timmy and Mrs. Richardson
Update on Quarantine Requirements from Mrs. Meyers, Assistant Superintendent
Fully Vaccinated Travelers: (2 weeks after required dose)
International travel: Get tested 3-5 days after returning to the United States, but no quarantine needed
For domestic travel, no quarantine or test before or after travel needed
Unvaccinated Travelers:
Defer travel until fully vaccinated
Before travel, get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before the trip
Get tested 3-5 days after travel
Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if the post-travel test is negative. If not tested after travel, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
Travelers who Clinically Recovered from COVID-19 in past 3 months:
No quarantine or pre- or post-travel test needed
Positive / Close Contact:
Students: (while in high risk level)
Positive – 14 day quarantine
Close Contact – 14 day quarantine without testing OR 7 days with negative test results collected at 5-7 days
Staff: (considered essential employee)
Positive – 10 day quarantine
Close Contact – 10 day quarantine without testing OR 7 days with negative test results collected at 5-7 days
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
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:
Joke of the Week:
Why are fish easy to weigh? They come with their own scales.
Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:
This is National Teacher Appreciation Week. At Lakeside Middle School we celebrate all of our staff this week. The administrative team has put together a very COVID 19 safe approach to celebrating the staff. Unfortunately, Dr. Cook can't barbeque for the staff as he has done in the past, but we will hopefully have that next year!
Our students, staff and parents will be working this week on our School Improvement Plan for next year. On Monday and Tuesday, Dr. Cook and Ms. Gaunt will be facilitating Focus Groups with 80 students who were recommended by their teachers. On Wednesday, Dr. Cook will be facilitating a Focus Group with parents. Our teachers will be working collaboratively in their PLCs to address areas they want to see improved. Throughout the remainder of the month, the School Improvement Team will be meeting to refine the goals for next year.
Parents - Want to be part of the School Improvement Process?
Parents interested in participating in the School Improvement Process should email Dr. Cook (spike.cook@millville,org). There will be a Zoom Meeting on Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Please contact Dr. Cook if you are interested.
Do You Have A Minute? Episode 5 with Dr. Cook
Mrs. Wheaton's class made cotton ball launchers and catapults to demonstrate potential and kinetic energies.
Take a Walk with Mrs. Sooy
Pictures from around the school
That shirt is out of this world
Student meeting for 8th grade Geometry
Mr. Bunting made a surprise visit on Friday!
Saturday School - Problem Based Learning
Saturday School - Problem Based Learning
Saturday School - Problem Based Learning
Saturday School - Problem Based Learning
Saturday School - Problem Based Learning
NJDOE Cancels State Testing this Year
The US Department of Education has granted NJ the waiver to cancel NJSLA ELA, Math and Science state testing for this spring. DLM and ACCESS for ELL students will still take place.
Update on Quarantine Requirements from Mrs. Meyers, Assistant Superintendent
Fully Vaccinated Travelers: (2 weeks after required dose)
International travel: Get tested 3-5 days after returning to the United States, but no quarantine needed
For domestic travel, no quarantine or test before or after travel needed
Unvaccinated Travelers:
Defer travel until fully vaccinated
Before travel, get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before the trip
Get tested 3-5 days after travel
Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if the post-travel test is negative. If not tested after travel, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
Travelers who Clinically Recovered from COVID-19 in past 3 months:
No quarantine or pre- or post-travel test needed
Positive / Close Contact:
Students: (while in high risk level)
Positive – 14 day quarantine
Close Contact – 14 day quarantine without testing OR 7 days with negative test results collected at 5-7 days
Staff: (considered essential employee)
Positive – 10 day quarantine
Close Contact – 10 day quarantine without testing OR 7 days with negative test results collected at 5-7 days
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
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:
Joke of the Week:
What do you use to cut the ocean in half? A sea saw
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