Life is better at the L.A.K.E.
Lakeside Middle School - Friday, September 18, 2020
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!
As we head into Fall Break, please remember to Mask up, Back up, Wash up, and Clean up in order to keep our students and staff safe.
Virtual Curriculum Night
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 Important Announcements
Please remember that your teachers are teaching face to face and virtual classes. They will respond to your messages within 24 hours during the school week. If you email after 4:00 on a Friday, they will respond on Monday. Additionally, prior to taking quizzes and tests, students should complete ALL assignments and lessons.
Upcoming Lakeside Athletics and Clubs
Please remember that at all sporting events, masks and social distancing are expected for ALL attending.
Football
October 6th at Forsyth Central High School vs Little Mill School at 6:30
October 13th at South Forsyth High School vs Piney Grove Middle School at 6:30
Cross Country
October 3rd- Rangers XC Invitational- Frogtown Trail- 10:20 am
October 8th- Riverwatch Middle School 5:30
Basketball
Basketball Cheer Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
You must attend ALL days.
October 5th - Cheer Clinic- 4:45-5:45 P.M.
October 6th - Cheer Clinic- 4:45-5:45 P.M.
October 7th - Cheer Clinic- 4:45-5:45 P.M.
October 8th - Cheer Clinic- 4:45-5:45 P.M.
October 9th - Tryout Date- 4:45-5:45 P.M.
Basketball Tryout Information
For any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for the 2020-21 Basketball Teams, Informational meetings will be held on October 14th and October 21st at 8:15 AM in the gym. You ONLY need to attend ONE meeting.
Clubs
Please watch our website for clubs. Many will be offered after school and virtually.
Flex Time
Going forward students will sign up each week in their PRIDE class on Monday for the week. If you are interested in sessions being offered, have your student show you their flex manager app in Classlink.
Meals By Grace Donation Drive for South Vertical Cluster
This year our South vertical team of schools is partnering with Meals by Grace to support the needs of our community. Our 5 schools (SFHS, SFMS, Lakeside, Daves Creek and Haw Creek) have divided up the 10 months of the school year so that each month a school is either raising money for Meals by Grace or collecting food for them. September is our month to raise money. We would appreciate any and all donations to help Meals by Grace, who feed hundreds of Forsyth County families each month. To make it easier, you can make your donation through https://www.mypaymentsplus.com or you can give by cash or check in our front office. We are collecting money through the entire month of September.
Teacher of the Month
South Forsyth High School Sideline Cheer Fundraiser
PANDADOC EMAIL
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.
Lakeside Parent Questions and Answers
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.
5. When will we decide if we are coming back face to face or changing to virtual?
A survey will be sent out at the end of October and will be due November 9th.
Please continue to submit questions or celebrations about Lakeside on the form below.
Counselor's Corner
Support Students and Adolescents during COVID 19 Pandemic
Sept 2 2020 wellness newsletter
Keeping Online Learners Motivated
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
Lakeside Support Team
Kim Driesse
Rob Boyd
Trivette Lipscomb
Elizabeth Harris
Kristen Woddail
Ali Parker
Jason D'Arcangelo
Joe Wilson
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