Life is better at the L.A.K.E.
Lakeside Middle School - Friday, May 6, 2022
It is so important that students are on time for school on their testing days. If a student is late, they will be held in the cafeteria or front office and will complete the test on a makeup day.
A few tips:
1. Get enough sleep
2. Eat a good breakfast
3. DO NOT STRESS!
Please look on itslearning for any final projects or finals for each class. It is important to finish the year strong.
Important Dates Happening at the LAKE
GA MIlestones
April 25th-May 13th (see schedule below for specific grade level dates)
8th grade Dance- Lakeside 8th grade Students Only
May 14th 7:00-9:00
Last Day of School/Early Release
May 26th
Milestones Testing Schedule
**ATHLETICS NEWS**
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED ATHLETICS THIS YEAR. IT WAS A GREAT YEAR! WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR NEXT YEAR!
Teacher of the Month- Darin Hintz (6th grade Science)
Support Staff of the Month- Helen Jensen (Special Education Paraprofessional)
Teacher Recognitions for the Month
Ms. Carol Fort (6th Grade Math)
Ms. Robin Ryan (6/7 Enrichment)
Ms. Elizabeth Ferree (Spanish)
Ms. Suzanne Redmond (Front Desk Receptionist)
Counselors
Ms. Trivette Lipscomb (6th grade Counselor)
Ms. Kristen Woddail (8th grade Counselor)
Counseling Corner
This website provides relevant information regarding mental wellness, mental illness, and resources to support improving mental health in Forsyth County, GA.
PTO Update
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American Logo Gear
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Ways to Support Lakeside
COVID Notification Procedures- Important Contact Information and Nurse Information
If a positive case is reported this week and the student has attended this week- you will only receive an email if your student was within 6 feet of the positive student or rode the bus with the student.
It is important that if you CHOOSE to quarantine your student that you notify Megan Thompson mthompson78@forsyth.k12.ga.us
It is important that if your student tests positive that you notify Cindy Lewis clewis@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Please read the COVID Facts for Families 1/10 from the District
Transportation Reminders
Here is a link so that you can follow when a bus is loading and departing in the afternoon. Bus Update
Band Instruments that are bigger than a clarinet will not fit on buses.
Please have a plan on how your student will get home each day prior to leaving for school. The school will not be able to contact each student regarding transportation changes. Students will be allowed to look at their phones at 4:10 to check for transportation changes sent by parents. If your student is a walker, have a back up plan in place in case of cancellation of walkers due to weather.
No students are allowed to check out after 3:30.
Students that arrive prior to 8:30 will go to the cafeteria.
Bus riders will go directly from their bus to their classroom.
Please do not let car riders out before they reach the sidewalk inside our parking lot in the morning.
Dismissal:
Walkers:
- Walkers will be dismissed out the front doors beginning at 4:10.
- Must walk home and not be picked up on side streets, other neighborhoods or Haw Creek
- If walking toward Mashburn, walkers must stay off the road and act appropriately or walking that route will not be an option.
Car Riders:
- Car Riders will be dismissed as soon as walkers are clear. Please tell your student to look for you so that when you pull to the front they can get in quickly. There are not car rider numbers. You do not need to notify the school if your child is changing transportation.
- Please pull all the way until the end of the PODS. Cars alternate turning into the parking lot.
Bus Riders:
- Bus Riders will be dismissed as the buses arrive. Please be patient with the bus routes for the first few weeks of school.
- Bus Update
Walkers need to walk to their homes and may not be picked on side streets or in elementary school parking lots. There is no parking in Princeton Square or Echols Enclave for walkers or Haw Creek or on the access road between Lakeside and Mashburn.
Lakeside Daily Procedures
Class Schedule:
We will have a seven day period day where students will attend 5 academic classes, 2 connection classes, lunch and FLEX time.
Breakfast and Lunch:
Students will eat in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch. There are a limited number of microwaves for students to use to heat up lunches. Breakfast and lunch are both free to all students for the 2021-2022 school year. This includes salads and subs. You may add money to My Payments Plus for extras such as doubles or ice cream.
Attendance:
If your student is out for a non-COVID related absence please send your note/email to Jennifer Armistead jarmistead@forsyth.k12.ga.us
If it is COVID related please see who to contact above.
Technology:
We will have devices for students to use in the classroom if they do not have technology to bring with them. Students may bring their own technology to use for instructional purposes. If your student has a cell phone, they may not use it from 9:00-dismissal unless a teacher directs the use for instructional purposes. Please do not text or call your student during the school day.
Masks:
Masks are strongly encouraged for students and staff when indoors.
Lockers:
Students will be able to utilize lockers. Students will be assigned locker break times rather than going to their lockers in between class periods. Students will receive locker break schedules on the first day of school from their teachers.
Clubs:
Clubs meetings are held at various times including before school, after school and during FLEX time. All club offerings will be on the Lakeside webpage after the first day of school.
Payments:
All payments should be made through MyPaymentsPlus. This includes payments for lunch accounts as well. Locker, agenda, and PE uniform payments and items from the Lions Locker are available through MyPaymentsPlus.
School Supply List:
Please use this link for the school supply list- School Supply List . We also encourage students to bring their own water bottle and hand sanitizer.
Item Drop off :
Parents will not be able to drop off items with the exception of medication or eyeglasses.
COVID: If your child tests positive for COVID please notify Nurse Cindy Lewis clewis@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Megan Thomson mthompson78@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Parent Portal Update
All forms will be on Parent Portal this year and must be completed ASAP.
Support Team Contacts
Megan Thompson- Principal
Ali Parker
Rob Boyd
Kim Driesse
Marcy Bottoms
Joe Wilson
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