Life is better at the L.A.K.E.
Lakeside Middle School - Friday, November 18, 2022
As we finish out the first semester, it is so important for parents and students to check itslearning and Parent Portal to ensure that all work is turned in and students are prepared for upcoming assignments.
In December, we will have midterms in all classes. Midterms will not be given early, so please note the dates in the important dates portion.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. We are thankful to have each and everyone of you as members of the Lakeside family. We can't wait to see everyone on Monday, November 28th when we return from break.
Important Dates Happening at the LAKE
Thanksgiving Break
November 21-25
Parent Connect Night- Rising 8th Grade and Rising 9th Grade
Wednesday, November 30th
5:45-6:15 Rising 8th grade Parents
6:15- 6:45 Rising 9th grade Parents
WinterFest @ Forsyth Central High School
Wednesday, December 7th
Midterms- will not be given early
December 14th – Language Arts (All grades)
December 15th – Social Studies (All grades)
December 16th – Math (All grades)
December 19th – Science (All grades) and Spanish (8th grade only)
Athletic News
Winter Sports Information
- BASKETBALL CHEER -
2022-2023 Basketball Cheer Roster
-BASKETBALL-
Lakeside Basketball and Basketball Cheer will be teaming up with our Counseling Department to help sponsor Lakeside’s Holiday House TOY DRIVE.
For the games on Dec. 7th (GIRLS at home vs. South Forsyth Middle) and Dec. 8th (BOYS at home vs. Otwell Middle), bring a new and unwrapped toy to get free admission into the game. All donations will benefit our own Lakeside Community of students in our Holiday House Toy Drive.
See the FLYER for more details.
**Since games are starting at 6:00pm, kids will need to go home first, then come back for the game. Kids CANNOT stay after school for the games this year.
7th Grade Girls Basketball Roster
7th Grade Boys Basketball Roster
8th Grade Girls Basketball Roster
8th Grade Boys Basketball Roster
Ticket Information can be found on the Basketball websites below
More Basketball Information can be found on the Lakeside Athletic Website 🙂
Girls Basketball Boys Basketball
Other Athletic Happenings:
Intramurals have started for the year and will rotate each month. Intramurals Website
Intramurals are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:00-8:30 AM.
Meet in the GYM with appropriate attrite.
Intramurals for November is Football with Coach Pickens.
Vote for Teacher of the Month and Support Staff of the Month
Please nominate for our Teacher and Support Staff for the Month. We want our staff to demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Diligence, and Effort)
Support Staff of the Month includes secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers, and paraprofessionals. The winners of each monthly award will be eligible for next year’s “Teacher of the Year” and “Support Staff of the Year” award.
LAKE LIFE
Attendance Reminder
YOU MUST EMAIL SUZANNE REDMOND WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE ABSENCE OR SEND IN A NOTE
Reminders
Please make sure that you read through the procedures and transportation reminders.
Counseling Corner
Pathway Nights for High School
High School Transition Website
OUT OF DISTRICT WINDOW ENDS ON NOVEMBER 30TH
LAKESIDE GIVES
This month, we are featuring Meals by Grace that provides food and other items to local Forsyth County Residents and students.
This website provides relevant information regarding mental wellness, mental illness, and resources to support improving mental health in Forsyth County, GA.
Parent Portal Update
All forms will be on Parent Portal this year and must be completed ASAP.
PTO Update
Membership
Thank you to all the parents that have already joined PTO - we have 228 Members. If you haven't joined you still can!
Lakeside Middle School PTO - Home Page (lakesidepto.org)
Are you looking for spiritwear? Visit our Spirit Store
Ways to Support Lakeside
Support Team Contacts
Megan Thompson- Principal
Ali Parker
Ryan McDeermond
Kim Driesse
Marcy Bottoms
Joe Wilson
Sarah Bayer
Trivette Lipscomb
Elizabeth Harris
Kristen Woddail
Thank you to all of our Partners in Education
If you would like to become a Partner in Education please contact Lakeside PTO lakesidemiddlepto@gmail.com
Lakeside Middle School
Email: mthompson78@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/lakeside
Location: 2565 Echols Road, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 678-965-5080
Facebook: facebook.com/LakesideMiddle
Twitter: @LakesideMDL