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Friday, October 22nd
Friday Message:
Happy Friday, Sharks!
Ah, the countdown to Halloween is on! We had two special schedules this week. On Thursday, our students completed the Panorama Survey with an extended CHOMP, and then today is our second ICA day. Hopefully, I will get some pictures up on the Instagram feed so folks can share in the fun.
As we head into next week, a reminder of a few upcoming items. Next week is the SCA's Spirit Week. See below for themes for each day. Thursday is the end of the first nine weeks, which means that we have somehow made it through 1/4th of the school year already. Grades will be updated for all classes the following week, so stay tuned to Parent Portal for updates. Students will get an extra long Halloween weekend at the end of next week as Friday through the following Tuesday are all non-student days.
And, most importantly, coming up next week on Wednesday is SCHOOL PICTURE DAY! That's right, time to get rid of those 2-year-old photos in ParentPortal. Picture day is one of the best days as it is always fun to see students who dress to the nines for their yearbook photos. Students will be called down from their exploratory classes to get their photos done throughout the day. Students should have brought home picture packages this week for those who are interested.
Phew, that's a lot! That's all for this week, Sharks. Have a great Fall weekend and see everyone on Monday.
Did You Know that this week was school bus driver appreciation week? We have a total of eight drivers here at Lakeside and they are phenomenal. In addition to keeping the majority of our students safe each day, these are the first ACPS staff members your kids see each day and the last they see when the school day is over. Our team makes a huge difference in our students' school lives, and we cannot thank them enough for the job they do. One week is never enough, so please take a second to thank them when you see them.
Next Week @ LMS:
Coming up next week (plus a little extra):
Monday, October 25th: Black Day
~ Spirit week theme: Pajama Day!
Tuesday, October 26th: Teal Day
~ Spirit week theme: Sports Day
Wednesday, October 27th: Black Day
~ Spirit week theme: Dress to Impress
~ PICTURE DAY!
Thursday, October 28th: Teal Day
~ Spirit week theme: Character Day
Friday, October 29th: No school for students
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Monday, November 1st: No school for students
Tuesday, November 2nd: School closed for Election Day
Wednesday, November 3rd: Black Day
Please, Please, Please update ParentPortal!
Here are the steps you will need:
If you have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, go to https://sis.k12albemarle.org/ and sign in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal. From the Parent Portal
- Select the student you wish to update along the top
- Either:
- Click the Student Registration Verification button on the left sidebar
Or - Click the Applications icon in the top right corner and select Student Registration Verification
- Click the Student Registration Verification button on the left sidebar
- Enter your student's date of birth to verify access to the form
- Follow the prompts to begin the form
- Review all information on each page and make changes where necessary
News from Lakeside:
- If your family may need extra help for the Holidays, please contact your school counselor. Lakeside can help with both Thanksgiving and the Toy Lift registration for your family.
From the PTO: PTO shirt orders went in Chomp teacher’s mailboxes Thursday afternoon. (Reminder there was no CHOMP today due to ICA, so it may be Monday when your student gets their shirts!). Our PTO Facebook page and the PTO website will be updated with sweatshirts and shirt options next week!
The ACPS Anti-Racism Committee is holding a free class open to ACPS parents on October 27th at 6pm. You can register here: "Anti-Racism Orientation: Unpacking What it Means to Be Anti-Racist"
Albemarle Co. Parks and Rec is offering Flag football and Soccer after school beginning the week of November 8th thru Dec 16th.
Soccer will be on Mondays/Wednesdays and Flag Football will be on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 4:10-5:15. Sign up is online on the Parks and Rec website under Middle School Sports- WINTER
Contact Joe Clark at Parks and Rec 434-243-7929 for any questions.From the SCA: SCA will be selling Fall Grams starting Monday, October 25th. They are 1.00 each and will be sold during lunch in the cafeteria. All proceeds benefit a Veteran's Charity Organization.
SCA is also asking families to submit any photos of loved ones currently serving in the military, or veterans, for a Veteran's Day Tribute. Please submit the photos using the link on the Lakeside Homepage.
Social Media
Email: cguy@k12albemarle.org
Website: https://lakeside.k12albemarle.org/
Location: 2801 Powell Creek Drive, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Phone: (434) 975-0599
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sutherlandpto
Twitter: @LakesideSharks