Lake Middle School
Update - July 29th, 2021
In this Update:
-Frequently Asked Questions
-Important Dates to Start the School Year
-Lake Middle School Recent Updates and Helpful LInks
-District 833 Fall Information
-2021-22 School Supply List
RECENT Lake Middle School Updates linked below for your reference:
Lake Middle School Update from July 22nd, 2021 LINKED HERE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
First day of school for ALL 6th graders is Tuesday, August 31st (Camp 6)
First day of school for those 7th and 8th graders who are BRAND NEW to District 833 - Lake Middle School is Tuesday, August 31st (Camp 7 and Camp 8)
First day of school for ALL 7th/8th Graders is Wednesday, September 1st
2) Can parents attend Open House on August 18th with their child?
Yes, but please note that "parent nights" are for "parents only."
3) What if we can't attend the Open House on August 18th?
No worries...you can stop by Lake's Front Office any weekday between August 19th and August 30th and accomplish the intent of the Open House opportunities OR your child can also wait until the first day of school. (Please note however that 6th grade Homebase teachers will only be available 9am-12pm noon on August 18th.)
3) Can my 7th or 8th grade child attend "Camp 7" or "Camp 8" on August 31st even if they are not BRAND NEW to Lake Middle School?
No. This programming is geared towards students who are BRAND NEW to our district/school and community or who were full VLA students last year and have never been on-site. All other 7th and 8th grade students should start school on Wednesday, September 1st. Transition/orientation activities for all 7th/8th grade students will occur on September 1st.
4) When will my Middle School Student Get their Fall Class Schedule?
Current plans for students to be able to view their class schedule in the student portal for the 2021-2022 school year is set for Monday, August 16th. All students WILL receive a hard copy of their class schedule if they attend Open House on Wednesday, August 18th. *There will be no changes made to student schedules once they are received. In a building of 1,200 students it is impossible to meet individual student requests for individual teachers, classes with individual friends and/or lunches.
*Please note that class balancing and course offerings can fluctuate up to the first day of the school year so some minor changes could be made to student schedules between August 16th and August 31st. ALL students will receive a class schedule confirmation on their first day of the school year during their Homebase class.
5) Does my child have to use a school-issued chromebook and if so, when will they receive it?
YES! All Lake students have to utilize the school-issued chromebooks. Chromebooks will be assigned the first day of school.
6) Will all students have to wear masks while in school?
The latest information available for our back-to-school plans is available at sowashco.org/fall2021. When updates are available, the website will be updated and families will receive direct emails and phone calls. As District 833 first shared on July 6, they indicated that fall plans could change based on state and federal requirements and recommendations, or COVID-19 infection rates. Our district leadership team continues to review the latest health guidance to determine any adjustments to the initial fall plans. COVID-19 continues to be unpredictable and we will continue to be flexible. District 833 expects to share school-year plans for face coverings, bus transportation, quarantines and much more in early August.
7) When will Lake staff/teachers be available?
Per contract, staff members do not return for the 21-22 school year until the week of August 23rd for Staff Development and Prep time. If you have attempted to contact a staff member (and have not heard from a staff member) please know that they will get back to you as soon as they return. If you have an immediate question and/or need, please contact the Front Office at 651-425-6400.
8) When will I know what bus route my child will be assigned to?
All routing information will be available in Parent Portal at the end of August. Families will receive notice from the District 833 Transportation Department when it is available.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Lake Middle School Front Office at 651.425.6400
Important Dates to Start the School Year
August 18th 9am to 12pm (noon): Back to School Open House for 6th Graders
August 18th 1pm to 5pm: Back to School Open House for 7th and 8th Graders
August 18th 6pm to 7:30pm: 6th Grade Parent Night
August 31st 7:50am-2:25pm: Camp 6 for All 6th Grade Students (First Day of School – 6th grade)
August 31st 7:50am-2:25pm: Camp 7 & 8 for all BRAND NEW 7th and 8th Graders
September 1st: First Day of School for 7th and 8th Grade Students
September 3rd: NO SCHOOL – Holiday
September 6th: NO SCHOOL – Holiday
September 9th 6pm to 7:30pm: 7th and 8th Grade Parent Night
Lake Middle School Recent Updates and Helpful Links
The Most Recent Lake Middle School Update Newsletters can be found below:
Lake Middle School Update from July 22nd, 2021 LINKED HERE
Lake Middle School Update from July 6th, 2021 LINKED HEREAdditional Useful Links:
District 833 - South Washington Schools Webpage is located HERE
Lake Middle School Webpage is located HERE
Link to Parent Portal is located HERE
District 833 School Calendars are located HERE
District 833 Meal Pick-Up Information is located HERE
District 833 - Parent Resource Page is located HERE
District 833 – Fall 2021 Information is located HERE
District 833 - Community Education Department is located HERE
District 833 Information for Fall 2021
District 833 Current Information for All Families in regard to Fall 2021 is located at the link below
https://www.sowashco.org/cms/one.aspx?pageid=42128756&portalid=1217437
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST for the 2021-2022 School Year
The Lake Middle School Supply List for the 2021-2022 school year is listed below.
Please note that students will have access to their own individual locker, therefore backpacks will no longer be allowed in the classrooms. Students should plan to utilize their individual student locker for their belongings.
Contact Us!
Email: lms@sowashco.org
Website: https://lms.sowashco.org/
Location: 3133 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN, USA
Phone: 651-425-6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeMiddleSchool