Lightning Round

Sunday, October 20, 2019

October 20 - 25, 2019

6th Grade Dance was a success!

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS!

Thank you for taking the time to read the Lakeside Lightning Round. We are very grateful for the ongoing support. Our blog has had over 132,000 unique visitors and averages over 300 views each post! If parents or community members want to submit photos or story ideas, please email Dr. Cook (spike.cook@millville.org).

We are very excited for this week's Haunted Hallways on Thursday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00 . The theme this is Where the Wild Things Are. Students of all ages are invited to enjoy a night filled with frights and a bag full of delights!! **Please bring a bag or sack for your treats. Line will be cut off at 7:30** All kids must be with an adult Come dressed as your favorite character!! NO WEAPONS, MASKS, OR HOODS Roam our halls after hours and see what really happens when the students leave AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT! Admission is $2 per person.

Reminder - Friday, October 25, 2019 is an Early Dismissal. We dismiss at 1:10 PM.

Daily Announcements
Do you know what happens at Lakeside when the lights go out? Come find out where the wild things are on October 24 from 6-8 pm. Admission is $2 per person. Costumes are permitted, however, NO MASKS, HOODS, or WEAPONS will be allowed in to the event. Bring your friends and family for a night of treats and shrieks at Lakeside Middle School. Don't miss out!!

October 23 is Unity Day, and we're asking that you join us in wearing orange that day to show your support in the National Bullying Prevention Month movement. By wearing and sharing the color orange, we can be united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

German Exchange Students Visit Lakeside Middle School on October 31
On October 31st, LMS will be hosting German exchange students from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM in the DMC. 8th Grade students are encouraged to sign up for a time to learn about the German culture as well as the German World Language Program at the High School. Sessions are limited to 25 students and all students will receive a pass in homeroom with their specific times. You must sign up using the Google Form to be eligible to participate. This is only open to 8th grade students. (Sign up using this link https://tinyurl.com/GermanLMS2019)

Trying to figure out What's Next in your life? Do I go to college? What do I want to do when I grow up? What's Next in my life? If you are looking to figure out What's Next, come be a part of the What's Next club where we will discuss all those things and more. Get a permission slip from Mrs. Sooy in M133. The first meeting is on Thursday, October 31st from 3:20 to 4:20.

Are you a writer? Bring your stories or poems to Mrs. Haughey in Y100 to be published in the NEW LMS literary magazine Lakeside Lightning Literary. We will also be accepting drawings and photos. We can hardly wait to see your work!

Thank you and our joke of the week is: What do ghosts use to wash their hair? ShamBOO! Have a funny Week!

Selfie with Dr. Cook - This week NJ Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lamont Repollet visited Lakeside. Dr. Cook, along with Dr. Schneider and Dr. Moore, met with the Commissioner and his team to discuss the progress of our school. Dr. Repollet was very impressed with LMS. During his tour he met with staff and students.

Dr. Cook with Dr. Repollet

Pictures from around the school

Field Hockey vs Buena

Friendly rivalry game vs. Buena

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Dr. Repollet, NJ Commissioner of Education visited LMS

6th grade dance

Mindfulness in the classroom

Twinning at LMS - Great Minds Dress Alike

Ms. Carroll and Ms. Votta

Ms. Bowker, Mrs. Bermudez and Mrs. Rauch

Dr. Cook and Mr. Bunting

Mr. Fien and Ms. McCafferty

Winner of the Week - This week's winners are all of those who supported the Alzheimer's Walk. We want to thank Mrs. Gaudio for organizing the event and fundraiser.

National Junior Honor Society supported the walk!

Thank you Mrs. Gaudio for organizing!

Some of the staff who donated to the walk

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here
Monday 10/21/19 - B Day
Tuesday - 10/22/19 - A Day - Lincoln Financial in Lunches (Staff)
Wednesday - 10/23/19 - B Day - Wear Orange for Unity Day; Subcommittee Meetings, cafeteria, 3:20 PM
Thursday - 10/24/19 - A Day - Haunted Hallways, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday - 10/25/19 - B Day - Early Dismissal, 1:10 PM

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Published by Spike Cook, Millville

Monday, October 14, 2019

October 14 - 18, 2019

8th grade GT students at Quiz Bowl

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS!

We hope everyone enjoyed the four day weekend. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Respect Week. Each day the message was well received and the school spirit was evident! Our 8th grade GT participated in the 12 annual Quiz Bowl hosted at St. Augustine Prep. Our students competed with dozens of other schools and represented LMS in a very positive manner!

On Friday, while the students were off, the staff participated in a professional development day titled, "Falling in Love with Learning." Staff throughout the district descended upon Lakeside to take part in a variety of workshops designed at increasing student achievement, engagement and resources.

Dr. Cook hosted the first School Improvement Meeting of the 2019-20 school year for families and community members on Monday, October 7, 2019. We had 10 families in attendance. Dr. Cook shared the overview of the school. Those in attendance analyzed the data and then shared areas for improvement and areas that are going well. For those who were not able to make it, you can access the presentation below. Our next meeting will be in November and we will send out a Global Connect Message. We hope to see you then!

Did you miss the ClassH Room? Here is the episode on YouTube:

Daily Announcements

Parents at the School Improvement Meeting

Do you have smooth moves that you just NEED to show off? Come to our first 6th grade fall dance from 3:30 – 5:00 on Friday, October 18th. Meet us in the cafeteria directly after school to listen to DJ Jazzy Salvati beats, plus special Guest DJ "THE" Hand. To purchase tickets, bring $5 and your signed permission slips to Ms. Carroll’s room in Y124 during homeroom no later than Wednesday 10/16. No tickets will be sold at the door or after Wednesday 10/16.

Who is going to win $100? How about $50? Just sell 10 items or more in our fall fundraiser and you will get to participate in the Dash for Cash this winter. The Dash for Cash features over $350 in gift cards and cash prizes. Our fundraiser runs until OCTOBER 18TH, so let’s see who our biggest seller will be this year!

Today we wrap up our “Week of Respect.” Think about
your future. While it may seem far away, any adult will tell you that it will be here
sooner than you think.It’s never too early to dream, to set goals, and to start
working towards them. It’s never too late to change. What are your goals? What
are you doing today to get there? Take a moment to practice our Bully free pledge:
Today and for the rest of the school year, words like COMMITMENT,
RESPECT, KINDNESS, and COMPASSION will be part of my promise to take a
stand against bullying. I will use these words in the thoughts and actions I do
today and for the rest of the school year. I will take responsibility in helping
others. I can make a difference. We hope the message of caring and being kind to one another is
remembered throughout the year. Thank you for showing your school pride.

Attention 7th grade students we are having a T-shirt design contest. Make sure to use your school spirit and pride to design a shirt. The contest will run from Monday September 30 through Friday October 18th. We will then take the top designs and vote for our favorite design that will become our 7th grade shirt for the year. Following the contest we will be selling the shirts and all proceeds will go towards our end of the year activity. Any questions see Ms. Shelton in B133

Are you a writer? Bring your stories or poems to Mrs. Haughey in Y100 to be published in the NEW LMS literary magazine Lakeside Lightning Literary. We will also be accepting drawings and photos. We can hardly wait to see your work!

Thank you and our joke of the week is: What kind of shoes does a ghost wear in the fall? Booooooooots. Have a thrilling Week!

Pictures from around the School

School Improvement Meeing - Parent activity

Getting ready for the Quiz Bowl

Dr. Moore using the Virtual Reality glasses in Mrs. Salvati's session

Mrs. Gaudio leading a session on healthy eating

Mr. Dodge leading a session

Mr. Rankin leading a session

Dr. Cook led a session with Mr. Coyle on accentuating the positive in school

Mr. Fien, Mr. Hakola and Mr. Fry showing school spirit during Respect Week

Selfies with the Principal - This week Dr. Cook saw Ms. Shelton with a dress code violation and he also had the unique opportunity to meet inventor, philosopher and Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin.

Pittsgrove Panthers?

Ben Frankin!!!!!

Winners of the Week - Mrs. Tymkiw, Mr. Fry and Mr. Hakola for winning the ClassH Room. We look forward to the Staff Luncheon!

Mrs. Tymkiw, Mr. Fry and Mr, Hakola won the ClassH Room and took home $500

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here
Monday 10/14/19 - No School for Students - Columbus Day
Tuesday - 10/15/19 - B Day - Lincoln Financial in Lunches (Staff)
Wednesday - 10/16/19 - A Day - Staff Meeting, 3:20 PM
Thursday - 10/17/19 - B Day - Another respectful day at LMS
Friday - 10/18/19 - A Day - Data presentation in PLCs; 6th Grade Dance, 3:30 PM

Sunday, October 6, 2019

October 7 - 11. 2019

Respect Week at LMS!

Lakeside Lightning,

It's All About Respect at LMS!

Attention Lakeside Families and Community Members

Want to make an impact on our School Improvement Process? Join Dr. Cook, our Principal, for a School Improvement Meeting designed for Lakeside families and community members. The initial meeting of the year will be Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Lakeside Digital Media Center (DMC). We will review the School Improvement Process as well as the impact of the Non Negotiable's. We look forward to seeing you then!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s
NJHS is participating in the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” on October 20th at the NJ Motorsports Park. In an effort to help raise funds for this event, we are sponsoring a “Support the Cause – Jean Day." All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Thank you in advance for your support.

Who Will Win the ClassH Room?
Be sure to tune in to Fox 29 at 6:30 PM on Tuesday to watch the students take on the staff. There is $500.00 on the line. If the teachers win, they get a luncheon. If the students win, they get money for the National Junior Honor Society.

Will the staff win?

Will the students win?

Advisory Changes
The reason we are revising the Advisory period is to enhance the interventions for our students do to the assessment results. Each state assessed area (LAL and Math) will be provided with interventions for the students to complete on their assigned day. Interventionists will continue to monitor the data and provide growth charts and graphs for students and parents to show their progress throughout the year. Timed breaks and incentives. As the year progresses, we will provide incentives for the students and allow them opportunities to earn rewards. In addition, we will take week long breaks to allow students and teachers time to work on other areas in the curriculum.

Healthy School Information
Millville Public Schools is committed to establishing a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. We work hard to ensure that students’ minds and bodies are ready for learning each day. We encourage healthy eating and physical activity, leading them to good choices and lifelong success. By helping our students start healthy habits early in life, we can help reduce our children’s health risks and increase chances for longer, more productive lives.

In support of the District’s Wellness Initiative, we will continue requiring healthy food for celebrations for the 2019 -2020 school year. Our goal is not to cut out all treats, but to make sure they are healthy and do not become the focus of parties or celebrations. The focus should be on fun, not food.

Please note, donations of home baked goods, candy, chips, and other items not supportive of the BOE Wellness & Nutrition policy, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and USDA approved nutrition standards, will not be permitted in our building. This also helps to ensure no child has an allergic reaction to any ingredients. Store bought items must meet the Smart Snacks Standards below:

Calories: 200 calories or less
Sodium: 200 mg or less
Total Fat: 35% of calories or less
Saturated Fat: Less than 10% of calories
Trans Fat: 0 g
Sugar: 35% by weight or less

Daily Announcements

The Lord (Frank) and Lady (Brynn) of the PA Renaissance Faire

On Monday, October 7th we will be celebrating RESPECT AND DRUG FREE week. Monday is World Day of Bully Prevention. We will kick off our week by wearing blue on Monday. Take a stand and join us as we wear blue on Monday, October as a symbol to STOP BULLYING NOW!

Intramural Mat Ball will start on Tuesday October 8th at 7:15 AM. Only students who are cleared may come please check the list outside of the auxiliary gym to confirm. All students need to be dropped off at Bus Lot B by the Auxillary Gym.

Our annual Fall Fundraiser is in full swing and YOU have a chance to participate in our Dash for Cash this winter just by selling 10 items or more. The Dash for Cash features over $350 in gift cards and cash prizes. One lucky winner may even win $100 cash! Our fundraiser runs until OCTOBER 18TH, so let’s see who our biggest seller will be this year!

Attention 7th grade students we are having a T-shirt design contest. Make sure to use your school spirit and pride to design a shirt. The contest will run from Monday September 30 through Friday October 18th. We will then take the top designs and vote for our favorite design that will become our 7th grade shirt for the year. Following the contest we will be selling the shirts and all proceeds will go towards our end of the year activity. Any questions see Ms. Shelton in B133

Are you a writer? Bring your stories or poems to Mrs. Haughey in Y100 to be published in the NEW LMS literary magazine Lakeside Lightning Literary. We will also be accepting drawings and photos. We can hardly wait to see your work!

Lakeside Middle School JYC/Bible Club will be starting on Wednesday, October 9th in Room B126 after school until 4:15. You can pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Schwegel in B106 Grade Office or the Guidance Counselors office.

Thank you and our joke of the Week is: What did the ghost call his girlfriend? Boo. Have a fabooolous Week!

Pictures from around the school

Field Hockey team preparing for battle!

Math Growth Mindset at LMS

6th grade Math activities

6th grade Gifted and Talented Trip to PA Renaissance Fair

Twinning at LMS - Great Minds Dress Alike

Mrs. Pettit and Mrs. Hardy

Winners of the Week - The LMS Staff are the Winners this week. They have worked tirelessly to ensure we got off to a great start. They are flexible with the changes that happen with the curriculum. They are models for our students and the community! We salute our Lakeside Lightning Staff!

Lakeside Staff

Weekly Overview - For a detailed schedule click here
Monday - 10/7/19 - B Day - Wear Blue; Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM
Tuesday - 10/8/19 - A Day - Wear Tie-dye or peace signs
Wednesday - 10/9/19 - B Day - Wear a lei or Hawaiian Shirt
Thursday - 10/10/19 - A Day - Wear Orange and Blue
Friday - 10/11/19 - No School for Students - Staff Professional Development

Monday 10/14/19 - No School for Students - Columbus Day
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

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