Lakeside Middle School
27720 Walnut Avenue
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2440
Dear Eighth Grade Students, Parents and Guardians:
BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Marla Kirkland
D. Shelly Yarbrough
Suzanne Stotlar
Michael M. Vargas
Julio Gonzalez
John J. Parker
Principal
Shresia Kenney, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal
Michael R. McCormick
Superintendent
Darrin Watters
Assistant Superintendent
Business Services
Mark LeNoir
Assistant Superintendent
Education Services
Juan Cabral
Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources
As we begin the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year, we congratulate our
students on the successes they have attained thus far. We would like to provide you
with information regarding the 8th grade end of the year activities, to afford you the
opportunity to make the appropriate arrangements. Please note that students will
earn their activities by meeting the academic, attendance, and behavior
requirements during the 2nd semester.
Furthermore, students who have not met the following requirements during the 2nd
semester will be excluded from these activities. Additionally, their promotion to the
high school in August 2017 will be adversely affected if they are academically
unsuccessful.
Academics
Students with 3 or more “F” grades for any grade-reporting period during the
2nd semester will be excluded from participating in the 8th grade activities.
****A student with a combination of 6 or more “F” grades from the 1st
semester and 2nd semester will be considered for retention.
Attendance
Students who have been marked absent for more than 10% of their
attendance days within a grading period will be excluded from 8th grade
activities. Students with more than seven (7) 1st period tardies or more than
four (4) tardies to periods 2-7 within a grading period will be excluded also.
Behavior
Students who have been recommended for expulsion, found in possession of
a controlled substance, suspended for 10% of their attendance days, or
involved in a fight will be excluded from the end of the year activities.
Beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2017 all 8th grade students will be placed on
a cumulative disciplinary referral program. Students receiving 2 or more
referrals to the ICE (Intervention and Career Exploration) Center, located in
room 505, during a grading period will become ineligible for the designated
activity:
Grading Period 4 January 4th –February 10th: Student will not receive
yearbook early or participate in the Yearbook Signing Party
Grading Period 5 February 14th – March 24th: Student will not be
eligible to attend the 8th grade dance
Grading Period 6 April 3rd- May 31st: Student will not be eligible to
attend the Knott’s Berry Farm trip
In the event a student becomes ineligible to participate in any 8th grade activity, they
MAY have their eligibility reinstated by obtaining a community service assignment
from Dr. Kenney and completing it prior to the date of the activity for which they are
ineligible. Students are limited to two (2) community service assignments.
Below is a list of the 2016-2017 8th grade activities with guidelines and a brief explanation of each:
8th Grade Dance- Friday, May 19, 5:30-8:00 PM in the Lakeside Multi-Purpose Room
Dinner, music and a Lakeside memories video will be provided for this special event. Only 8th grade
Lakeside Middle School students will be permitted to enter the dance, outside guests are not allowed.
Doors will close promptly at 5:45 PM.
Proper attire for the dance is as follows:
 Male students- Shirt and slacks (no jeans) or a suit (optional). Please do not rent a tuxedo for
this event. Formal attire is not recommended.
 Female students- Blouse and slacks or a dress (optional). Although the dress code will be
relaxed to allow for dresses with slimmer straps than a school day, students should follow the
intent of the dress code by not wearing revealing or excessively tight garments. Garment
length must still at least reach the students’ fingertips at the leg.
Yearbook Signing Party- Tuesday, May 23, 1:55-2:45 PM
This special Yearbook Signing Party will be held in the lunch area, for student who purchased a
package or an individual yearbook.
Eighth Grade Class Trip- Knott’s Berry Farm: Tuesday, May 30, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
All eighth grade students who are attending the class trip are expected to be at school by 8:00 AM,
check-in will be in the PE area. The buses will leave LMS at 8:30 AM and arrive back at school by
8:00 PM. No backpack or large purses will be allowed on the bus; if brought, they will remain at
school until students return or can be picked up by a parent during the school day. Parents/guardians
should be at school at 8:00 PM to pick up their children. Please do not wait for a phone call from the
school to pick up your child. Any student who misbehaves, does not follow school-wide expectations
or does not adhere to the Knott’s Berry Farm Code of Conduct may be removed from the theme park
and suspended for the last days of May 2017, and/or the first days of school in August 2017.
The Last Days of School for 8th Graders
Students should not bring their backpacks or large purses after final exams. Cupcakes, balloons and
other celebratory items will not be permitted on campus. Failure to follow these rules will result in
the confiscation and destruction of these items.
Promotion certificates will be distributed on the return trip from Knott’s Berry Farm. Those who do
not go on the trip will receive them at the end of the school day on May 31, 2017.
Payment for Eighth Grade Items
Monies for these events will only be collected during 8th grade lunch. Students wishing to get the best
price may purchase the Early Lion Saver Package, which will be sold during lunch on February 7th, 9th,
and 10th , 2017 for a savings of $30. Those students who miss the deadline can either purchase the
Later Lion Saver Package or purchase items individually during lunch on March 7th, 9th and 10th,
2017. These dates and times are the ONLY instances money will be collected. Office staff cannot
accept money and teachers are unable to be excused from their classrooms to accept money. No trip
tickets or dance admission will be issues after these sales dates. No refunds for any items or
activities will be issued and payments must be made using cash or money orders only, no exceptions.
***Please complete and return this sheet with your money and permission slip(s)***
As the parent / guardian of
I have read and understand the
(Name of student)
requirements for my child to participate in the end of the year activities for 8th grade students.
Furthermore, I understand that there are no refunds and cash or money order is only accepted as
form of payment. Please make money orders payable to Lakeside ASB.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Como padre / Tutor de
______________________
Date
_______________ he leído y entendido los
(Nombre de estudiante)
requisitos para que mi hija/o participe en las actividades de fin de año para los estudiantes
de octavo grado. Tambien entiendo que no hay reembolsos y solamente se acepta dinero en
efectivo o giro postal como forma de pago. Giro postal a nombre de Lakeside ASB.
Firma de Padre / Tutor
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Fecha
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