We survived! The first two days of school went really well. We appreciate your patience at pick up and drop off times. Learning new driving patterns each school year can be a challenge and we appreciate everyone's patience and flexibility.

As a reminder, school lunches are no longer free to all students this year. Please make sure your child has money on his or her account (information below) or fill out a Free and Reduced lunch application (also below).

Our sixth graders have been participating in "boot camp" where they are learning all about how to be a middle schooler. If your sixth grade student hasn't mentioned too much about academics yet, that might be why! Spending time at the beginning of the year reviewing routines and expectations will hep the rest of their year go more smoothly though.

Monday, the students will participate in class meetings where Mr. Boland and I will review all the school rules and procedures with them. There are a few I would like to highlight for parents so we can all work together for a smooth school year.

Cell Phones: Students are not permitted to have their phone out during the school day. Phones are expected to be in their backpack or locker. Students who need to contact a parent for any reason are always allowed to come to the office and call home. The reverse is true as well. If you need to get a message to your child, you may call the office at (740)928-8330 and we will deliver that message to them.

Beverages: We had several students arrive with Starbucks or McDonalds beverages this week. I'd like to remind parents that students are only permitted to have water to drink in class during the school day--no beverages from restaurants, bottles of pop, energy drinks, or other drinks are permitted. If your child has one of these beverages in the car at drop off time, please have them finish their drink and/or leave it in your car. It will not be permitted into the building. We do have water bottle fillers located throughout the building for your child's convenience.

Dress Code: No crop tops, excessive rips or tears in pants, or spaghetti strap tank tops. Aside from those few clothing items, the kids looked great the first two days. Keep it up! The full dress code is further down in this newsletter if you have other questions.

Tonight is our first home HS Football game. We hope to see lots of your faces there! Just a reminder that tickets are $7 and must be purchased online before arrival. There are passes available for students who want to attend events throughout the year. The link for those is below.

Go Lancers!

Mrs. Corum

https://tinyurl.com/LMSPTOsignup

She will be teaching 7th grade math and is most excited to teach unit rates because it's math we can always use in real life!

If Ms. Goins wasn't a teacher, she would want to own a Doggy Daycare.

September 5 -- Labor Day--No School

September 20-- Fall Picture Day

September 21-- 2 hour delayed start, drop off after 9:15 am, school starts at 9:30 am.

It's time to update your student(s) annual registration forms. We must have accurate and current contact information every year to be sure we can communicate with you about your child's learning and progress as well as in case of an illness or emergency.

We are now using Final Forms for all of our student registration, information, and communication. You should have received an email with directions on how to login. For additional information and directions on how to register, visit https://www.lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us/backtoschool.aspx.

To get started, visit https://lakewoodlocal-oh.finalforms.com/. For any additional questions, please contact Debbie Bowman, Central Registration Secretary, at 740-928-1915 or dbowman@lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us.

Unfortunately, as the pandemic winds down, student meals will no longer be free for all students. However, the federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program will still be available.

Student breakfast

Regular price - $1.50; Reduced price - 30¢

Student lunch

Regular price - $3.00; Reduced price - 40¢

Milk - 50¢ for all

Your child may qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches. If you think your child qualifies, please fill out an application and return it to your child's school or complete the on-line application below. You only need to fill out one application per household.

Free or Reduced Lunch Application (Printable Version) 2022-2023

Free or Reduced Lunch Application (Online Version) 2022-2023

Electronic Free or Reduced Meal Application Instructions

Parents should enter the parking lot using the east entrance (immediately beside the football field) and drive straight back. Parents who arrive before 7:15 am should proceed back to the gravel parking lot and park. Please do not let your child out of your car prior to 7:15 as there will be no adults to supervise them. For parents arriving after 7:15 am, students will be dropped off along the sidewalk on the east side of the building and parents will exit behind the stadium. This allows the front of the building to be clear for the buses.

Committed to Practice by Completing Every Assignment

At Lakewood Middle School, we do not accept incomplete assignments. Our teachers spend time crafting assignments designed to help your child learn and grow. Therefore, we believe it is imperative that every child complete every assignment. We will provide them the extra time (or practice) they need to complete every assignment.

If you child has a missing assignment or an assignment that needs additional practice, then he or she will be placed on the ICU list. What does this mean?

• As a parent, you will receive a notification.
• Students are given the opportunity to complete the assignment on their own.
• Students are provided additional time within the school day (during Leaders and Learners or lunch typically). During this time, they will be provided with help by one of our ICU Lifeguards who will support them in assignment completion.
• If needed, you as the parent have the option to request that your child stay after school with one of our lifeguards for more assistance.
• As a parent, you will receive an additional notice when your child has completed the work.

ICU is not meant to be punitive or embarrassing to any student. It is designed to help every child succeed. It also means no surprises for Mom or Dad when it is time to check grades on Progressbook. You should already be aware if your child has been struggling to turn work in on time or completely done.

Lancer PRIDE has teamed up with Kona Ice again this year for some sweet treats each month! Kona Ice will be at our building on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

The names of 30 students who earn Lancer PRIDE certificates each month will be pulled to receive a free Kona Ice during lunchtime. All middle school students will have the opportunity to make a purchase as well. A link to pre-pay for your child will be included in this newsletter monthly.