October 26 - 30, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

At Lakeside we PIVOT! Ever since the pandemic started we have had to change and adapt with challenges and opportunities. This week we had to continue to Pivot as we dealt with our first case of COVID 19. We want to thank everyone for their support and understanding. 

As for the safety of the staff and students, Dr. Cook, Principal said, "According to the Department of Health we are not considered "close contacts" due to the fact that we wear masks, practice social distancing, and wash hands frequently. With that said, we are operating with an abundance of caution." We will continue to put our reopening plan in to practice to ensure the safety of our staff and students. 

Here are resources for parents, students and staff:

• NJDOH COVID-19 Information for Communities and the General Public: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_community.shtml
• Get the Facts about Coronavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• Symptoms of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
• Testing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/index.html; https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing
• How to Protect Yourself: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
• What to Do if You Are Sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Weekly Schedule

Pictures from around the school 

Mrs. Lokuta and Ms. Langlois putting together our new outdoor classroom cart 

This cart will help our teachers with the outdoor classroom

Students waiting out front on our social distancing decals

Our hallway decals and arrows for social distancing

Daily Announcements 

We are experiencing technical difficulties that are resulting in your student potentially being marked absent when they in fact did attend school.  Please know that we will continue to work on this issue until it is resolved and will contact you accordingly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Our joke for the week is:  What is a ghosts favorite car? A BOOgatti! 

Change of Environment Form - Changed your mind about the education environment this year?

Be sure to fill out this form (click here) if you want to switch from Hybrid to Virtual or Virtual to Hybrid. All changes must be in by October 30, 2020. Changes will go into effect for the second marking period if approved. 

Tutoring at LMS - Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity for free tutoring (Click here) 

Visitor Policy Access to all District facilities will be limited to current students, current staff, approved vendors and contractors, and parents/guests with administrative approval. Until further notice, no other visitors will be permitted on District premises.

Parents/Guardians who want to enter the building must make an appointment with a staff member 24 hours in advance. Once approved, the parent/guardian must show ID, wear a mask and fill out a screening form. If you have any questions about this, call 856-293-2420. 

Back to School Night will be published on November 4 at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details. 

Daily Announcements - Be sure sign up for our daily announcements/emails

Please take a few minutes to view Academics at Lakeside Video. This video provides an overview of the Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience at Lakeside beginning on October 13. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, Vice Principals or Guidance Counselor. 

Academics at Lakeside - https://youtu.be/_Y50dkcRM5Y

Food Distribution 

Our joke for the week is:  Where does the army keep fish? In a tank.

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, Principal, Millville

October 19 - 23, 2020

 

Isia and Ms. Carroll social distancing 

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School Of Tomorrow, Today! 

We had a very successful first week of Hybrid Learning at LMS. We were so impressed with the staff as they welcomed everyone into the building, reviewed in-person expectations, and followed the protocols set forth. The students were all screened prior to entering the building, kept their masks on (unless going outside for a mask break) as well socially distanced in the hallways and cafeteria. 

This week we look to continue our in-person instruction as we also maintain our online/virtual learning. Here is the schedule this week. Be sure to reach out to your teachers or guidance counselor if you have any questions. 

Change of Environment Form - Changed your mind about the education environment this year?

Be sure to fill out this form (click here) if you want to switch from Hybrid to Virtual or Virtual to Hybrid. All changes must be in by October 30, 2020. Changes will go into effect for the second marking period if approved. 

Tutoring at LMS - Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity for free tutoring (Click here) 

Visitor Policy Access to all District facilities will be limited to current students, current staff, approved vendors and contractors, and parents/guests with administrative approval. Until further notice, no other visitors will be permitted on District premises.

Parents/Guardians who want to enter the building must make an appointment with a staff member 24 hours in advance. Once approved, the parent/guardian must show ID, wear a mask and fill out a screening form. If you have any questions about this, call 856-293-2420. 

Back to School Night will be published on November 4 at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details. 

Daily Announcements - Be sure sign up for our daily announcements/emails

Please take a few minutes to view Academics at Lakeside Video. This video provides an overview of the Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience at Lakeside beginning on October 13. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, Vice Principals or Guidance Counselor. 

Academics at Lakeside - https://youtu.be/_Y50dkcRM5Y

Food Distribution 

Our joke for the week is:  Where does the army keep fish? In a tank.

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, Principal, Millville

October 12 - 16, 2020

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We are excited to welcome back our In-person Hybrid students this week. The staff and administration have worked very hard to ensure we transition smoothly and safely. We have put into place all of our Pandemic Response protocols. If you would like to read about our plan, please click here. 

Dr. Cook, Principal, said this about our re-opening, "We have worked collaboratively with staff to put together a plan that will meet the needs of our students and to maintain a safe learning environment. We need our staff and students to understand the importance of the daily screening process, proper mask wearing and social distancing throughout each day."

Parents/Guardians Student Screening Protocol - Orange and Blue In Person Hybrid Students will receive a letter this week that needs to be signed and returned. This letter is a commitment that you will screen your child prior to sending them to in-person learning. Here is a copy of the form.  

Weekly Schedule - For the entire October schedule please click here 

Visitor Policy Access to all District facilities will be limited to current students, current staff, approved vendors and contractors, and parents/guests with administrative approval. Until further notice, no other visitors will be permitted on District premises.

Parents/Guardians who want to enter the building must make an appointment with a staff member 24 hours in advance. Once approved, the parent/guardian must show ID, wear a mask and fill out a screening form. If you have any questions about this, call 856-293-2420. 

Back to School Night will be published on November 4 at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details. 

Daily Announcements - Be sure sign up for our daily announcements/emails

Please take a few minutes to view Academics at Lakeside Video. This video provides an overview of the Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience at Lakeside beginning on October 13. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, Vice Principals or Guidance Counselor. 

Academics at Lakeside - https://youtu.be/_Y50dkcRM5Y

Food Distribution 

Our joke for the week is:  What do you call a fear of giants? Feefiphobia! 

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, Principal, Millville

October 5 - 9, 2020

Be sure to schedule a tour

 Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We are excited for October and the transition to Hybrid/Virtual Learning Experience. There have been a lot of changes and adaptations regarding the schedule and the most efficient delivery system. This week we will publish a video explaining the process.

Each day last week on our Morning Announcements (8:00 AM Monday through Thursday) , Dr. Cook and Mrs. Salvati did a few highlight videos of our screening process as well as our hallways, and lunches. This week we will show a few classrooms and our dismissal process. If you haven't been watching the Morning Announcements, be sure to check out our Lakeside Official Facebook page. Click here for the Facebook page. 

Reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 9 or Monday, October 12. 

6th Grade and New Student Tours

Back to School Tour for Lakeside Middle School -  We are offering tours for our new students prior to starting on the Hybrid schedule on October 13.  These tours are available for our 6th grade students. It is also available for any newly enrolled students to Lakeside Middle School.  If you have more than one child please complete one form per child. 

Parents or guests will not be permitted to join the tour, in an effort to reduce the amount of people in the building.  This precaution is for the safety of the staff and students.    

Students will be escorted throughout the building in groups of approx. 15.  All students must be masked at all times and maintain social distancing.  

In order to secure an appointment you must complete this form by Monday, October 5 at 12:00 PM.  This allows time to schedule all students.

Week of Respect Information 

Food Distribution Schedule post October 13

We are offering a five, (5) day supply of breakfast and lunch. (5) dinners for the Millville Public Schools students who are on ALL Remote Learning. Students who are part of the Orange and Blue HYBRID Learning Plan will receive a three, (3) day supply of breakfast, lunch and (5) dinners for the days they are not in school.

On Tuesdays, the Lakeside students who are part of the Orange group will be provided with a three, (3) day supply of breakfast and lunch for the days they are not in school and (5) dinners. Meals will be available for pick up at the school location from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Friday, the Lakeside students who are part of the Blue group will be provided with a three, (3) day supply of breakfast and lunch for the days they are not in school and (5) dinners. Meals will be available for pick up at the school location from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All Virtual students’ meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner for five, (5) days will be available on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at all school locations, except for Thunderbolt Academy. Thunderbolt students can receive meals from any one of our active distribution sites.

Stay current with Lakeside Middle School on Social Media:

Twitter - #lmslightning

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Weekly Blog – http://lakesidelightninground.blogspot.com/

Instagram - @lmslightning
Website - http://lakeside.millville.org

Published by Spike Cook, Millville

September 28 - October 2, 2020

 

Ms. Carroll at the gleaning 

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

We had an excellent turnout for our "gleaning" project with the NJ Farmers Against Hunger on Monday, September 21, 2020. We gleaned about 4 large containers of peppers for area food banks and community centers. Everyone who participated enjoyed the experience and the representatives from Rowan College and NJ Farmers Against Hunger were so grateful for our assistance. We will let you know when the next event will be taking place. 

We are getting prepared for the upcoming transition to Hybrid and Virtual Learning Experience on October 13. Our administrative team has visited area schools and has been working collaboratively with the district administration on finalizing plans for the schedule as well as the building preparation. We will be doing a video shortly to describe the Hybrid and Virtual Learning experience so that everyone is aware of the procedures and expectations. This is all unchartered territory but we are ready for the challenge! 

Pictures from around the school 

LMS at the gleaning 

LMS at the Gleaning 

LMS at the Gleaning 

LMS at the Gleaning 

The volunteers for the gleaning 

Mrs. Hallenbeck with a lot of peppers 

We gleaned a lot for the local community 

Lakeside's Back to School Night has been postponed until October. Stay tuned form more details. 

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

September 21 - 25, 2020

NJ Farmers Against Hunger 

Lakeside Lightning, 

The School of Tomorrow, Today! 

As part of our ongoing partnership with Rowan College, AVID, and NJ Farmers Against Hunger, the Lakeside Community is invited to participate in a "gleaning" at Sheppard's Farm on Monday September 21, 2020 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. 

The "gleaning" is a service-oriented experience designed to pick vegetables not ready for stores but will be donated to local food banks or community programs. Be sure to dress in clothes that you won't mind getting dirty and wear a mask. Parents who bring their children are required to stay with their children the entire time and there is no transportation to or from the farm.  Sheppard Farm 340 Sayers Neck Rd., Cedarville, NJ 08311. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the link below (so we have a head count).  https://forms.gle/cWJuQtttVCCtQ5vk6

Material Distribution - Important Information 

Material distribution will be held for Lakeside families this week. Please report to the front of the building to pick up all required materials.  Please make every effort to collect these important materials on your scheduled day.  If you are not able to make it you may send a friend or family member to pick up the materials:

6th grade pick up will be on Wednesday, September 23 from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM

7th grade pick up will be on Thursday, September 24 from 8:30AM-3:00 PM

8th grade pick up will be on Friday, September 25 from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 

Make up day is Friday, September 25 from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 

Lakeside's Back to School Night has been postponed until October. Stay tuned form more details. 

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

Community Service - "Gleaning" at Sheppard Farm 9/21/2020 @ 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

 

Lakeside Lightning, 

As part of our ongoing partnership with Rowan College, AVID, and NJ Farmers Against Hunger, the Lakeside Community is invited to participate in a "gleaning" at Sheppard's Farm on Monday September 21, 2020 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. 

The "gleaning" is a service-oriented experience designed to pick vegetables not ready for stores but will be donated to local food banks or community programs. Be sure to dress in clothes that you won't mind getting dirty and wear a mask. Parents who bring their children are required to stay with their children the entire time and there is no transportation to or from the farm. 

Sheppard Farm 340 Sayers Neck Rd., Cedarville, NJ 08311

If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the link below (so we have a head count). 

https://forms.gle/cWJuQtttVCCtQ5vk6

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