Life is better at the L.A.K.E.
Lakeside Middle School - Friday, August 21, 2020
Kim Driesse
8th grade
7th grade A-K
Rob Boyd
7th grade L-Z
6th grade
Each day the schedule will rotate between A and B Block Schedule.
ALL CAR RIDERS AND WALKERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ARRIVE AFTER 8:30 TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR FIRST CLASS.
Parents please remember that if your child is showing symptoms of COVID-19 or you are waiting on test results for your child, please do not send them to school.
If your child forgets their mask or it gets dirty please let them know that we have extra masks in the front office and the counseling office. Be Kind and Wear your Mask!
PTO Needs Your Help
PTO Membership Drive is going on now!
Our membership goal is $20,000 this year so we can provide:
- $5000 for 3 water bottle filling stations in the 3 academic hallways
- $2000 to expand the outdoor eating area and provide umbrellas for shade
- $1000 for the Lakeside Virtual Teachers for web cams and other needed items
- $6000 for Teacher Grants
- $4000 for Hospitality Events
- $1500 for Principal Grant
PTO Membership Benefits Include:
- NO SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS when we meet our membership goal
- Receive communication from PTO to stay connected to Lakeside
- Volunteer opportunities
- Influence formation of laws, policies & practices
- A chance to win a Chromebook
We currently have 70 teachers and 83 families in our PTO, and have raised $4900
We need your support! Join today and spread the word!
You can join on MyPaymentsPlus
Forsyth Virtual Students ELA and Math Textbooks
First Football Game
Masks and Social Distancing are expected for ALL in attendance.
FAQs
Yes, students that attend face to face will have connections this year and they will be blocked as academic classes are. Classes such as band, chorus, and PE may look somewhat different due to certain guidelines but students will still be able to participate in these classes.
2. What happens if someone tests positive for Covid-19?
It will be reported to the Department of Public Health we will follow their guidance.
3. Do I have to buy a PE uniform?
No, you are encouraged to buy one but you can wear your own black shorts if you would like.
4. Can my child carry a bookbag?
Yes, we encourage students to use their locker so that there is more space in a classroom but if they would like to carry technology in their bookbag they are able to.
Please continue to submit questions or celebrations about Lakeside on the form below.
Parent Portal Update
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: 678-9655080
Facebook: facebook.com/LakesideMiddle
Twitter: @LakesideMDL
Lakeside update on daily procedures
Doors will open at 7:45 for students that must be dropped off early. We encourage all car riders and walkers to arrive after 8:30 so they go directly to their first class.
Students will be kept in the cafeteria from 7:45-8:30 and we want to limit this number as much as possible.
Bus riders will go directly from their bus to their classroom.
Class Schedule:
In order to limit the number of transitions that students have each day, Lakeside will have a block schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. Students will have A day (1,3,5,7) and B day (2,3,4,8). Each student will see 3rd period each day as a regular length class that will also include lunch and PRIDE time (formerly 6th period).
Breakfast and Lunch:
Students will eat in classrooms on a daily basis for lunch but will rotate through the lunchroom when feasible. When eating in the cafeteria for breakfast or lunch, they will sit in a zigzag formation only using half of the available seats. We also will utilize our outdoor eating areas for classes to use for lunch. Students will still have the opportunity to purchase items for breakfast and for lunch from the cafeteria. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide microwaves for heating meals at this time, so students need to bring meals that do not need to be heated.
Technology:
As states in the FCS guidelines for reopening, we are encouraging students who have BYOT to utilize it in their classes as needed. We encourage students to bring devices from home if possible. We will have devices for students to use in the classroom if they do not have technology to bring with them.
Masks/Face Coverings:
Students and staff are expected to wear masks/face coverings whenever feasible. This includes classrooms, buses, and in hallways.
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:
Club meetings will begin later this year as we determine how to best hold these meetings. Please watch our social media pages and website for club meeting dates.
Parent Meetings:
All parent meetings will be scheduled online as virtual meetings. This includes Open House for 7th and 8th grade, Curriculum Night, IEP meetings, 504 meetings, parents conferences, etc.
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.
Families and Visitors:
Nonessential guests to the school building will be limited. Parents will not be able to drop off items with the exception of medication or eyeglasses.
New to Lakeside
Trivette Lipscomb (6th grade) tlipscomb@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Elizabeth Harris (7th grade) mharris@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Kristen Woddail (8th grade) kwoddail@forsyth.k12.ga.us