LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAY / JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER
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M i d d le Vi k es N ew s
Physicals for Sports, Fourth Graders In The House, Boater’s Safety,,
How Clean Is My Locker?, 8th Grade Farewell Dance, Fall
Registration , Field Trips, Athletic News now and for the fall, VAS
Honorees, Show Your Talent, and More!
A look at the remainder of
MAY - JUNE
EVENTS
Academic progress reports
5/11/17
BAND CONCERT
5/11/17
Choir Concert
5/15/17
DANCE/ACTIVITIES
MEMORIAL DAY
5/12/17
5/29/17
PHYSICAL NIGHT
6/8/16
7th GRADE Trip
6/6/17
8th GRADE Semi-Formal 6/12/17
Doors open at 6:15
Dance at 6:30
8TH GRADE CHICAGO 6/13/17
locating school materials and
the school calendar helps to
making sure they are returned in
accept it is coming to an end.
a condition where others may use
A great deal was
them next year is very much
accomplished this year. We are at
appreciated. We will send notices
the last quarter mark of the
to parents of any materials that
second semester. However, with
are not returned or returned
just a little more than a month of
the school year left there is still
damaged. Prompt
reimbursement for lost /
many academic and social events
damaged items helps us provide
scheduled right down to the wire.
supplies needed for students next
Please encourage your son /
year.
daughter to continue reaching for
With the school year winding
academic excellence up until the
down it may be a challenge to
final assignments of this year,
think of registration for next fall
June 14th, 2017. Teachers are
but please make note of the dates
available to help your child meet
and times and mark them on your
their academic goals. If you have
calendar as part of your end-ofsummer plans.
any questions about upcoming
You will receive end of the
assignments, projects, or Synergy
reports please call. The school
phone number is 616-374-2400.
Near the end of May,
year student report cards on the
last day of school June 14th.
Each student will receive their
students will be asked to return
individual report card to deliver
instructional materials. Students
home. As always, if you have any
are responsible for lost or
questions or would like more
6/14/17
damaged textbooks or other
information regarding any
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
1/2 DAY DISMISS AT 10:33
school supplies that were issued to
information in this newsletter,
please give the school office a call.
TALENT SHOW
6/14/17
them throughout the school year.
Textbooks and library books can
be very expensive. Your help
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Have a great summer!
LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAY / JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER,
FOURTH GRADE VISITATION
Do you know any fourth grader and/or parents of a
SPORT PHYSICALS FOR ALL
LAKEWOOD STUDENTS
fourth grader? If so could you spread the word about the
visitations to the middle school on Friday, May 5
from 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The purpose of the fourth grade visit is to help the
transition from elementary to middle school by having
students meet the teachers, walk the halls, and hear short
(616) 374 - 2400 A physical exam which will be good for the 2017-- 2018
school year will be offered through the Lakewood
Athletic Department once again this spring. Physicals
are required for any student participating on the middle
presentations from current fifth graders regarding life after
school’s 6th, 7th or 8th grade basketball, volleyball,
elementary school. Topics such as homework, locks / lockers,
R.T.C., homework room, and the differences between
wrestling, track, or cross country teams. These
elementary and middle school will be presented. Each
clinics which require a current physical for participation.
student will receive information that provides dates of various
events that can be helpful getting ready for school in the fall.
Current fifth graders will do some meet and greet
activities with an overall presentation about the Lakewood
physicals are also accepted by many summer camps and
Local doctors provide their services to the Lakewood
community by offering these physical exams on
Thursday, June 8. Cost is $15.00. Exams for BOYS will
Middle School.
run from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. GIRLS will be from 7:30
p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Please call the high school athletic office
Students will be bused from their school to the middle
school and back in plenty of time to ride their normal bus
if you have any questions.
home.
7th GRADE Social Studies Positive Behaviors
A bulletin board that showcases names of selected
students of each week. Underneath their names is a
list of adjectives that describe what I look for in a
student of the week. A few of the adjectives include;
honesty, hard-working, focused, attendance, creativity,
disciplined. Each student of the week is selected for
demonstrating one or more of these qualities in class.
For the months of March and April:
Rebekah Storm, Zane Thomas
Kylie Palmer, Jake Merryfield
McKenzie Tobin, Jeremiah Brandt
Aislinn Hyatt, Clay Dumond
Cassidy Hoag, Eathan Clark
Halei Blizzard, Archie Mason
Cora Wilcox, Jordan Herrington
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
MAY30 -JUNE 2
LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
CALENDAR EVENTS OF NOTE
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May 5
May 8
May 9
May11
May 12
May 13
May 13
May 15
May 25
May 29
June 6
June 8
June 12
June 12
June 13
June 9
June 14
Fourth grade visitation
Dangerous actions of texting assembly (7th/8th)
Health STI presentation-Dr. Braker (8th)
Band concert, 7:00 p.m., LHS auditorium
Dance / Activities; 2:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m
Saturday School, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Social Studies Olympiad Awards
Choir Concert, LHS auditorium
LHS graduation 7:00 p.m.
No school; Memorial Day
7th grade field trip to Grand Rapids
Physicals at LHS
8TH GRADE LOCKER CLEAN OUT
8th grade Semi-Formal
8th grade field trip to Chicago
5th, 6th , 7th LOCKER CLEAN OUT
Talent Show, LMS gymnasium, time TBA
June 14
Last student day; dismiss 10:33
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8th GRADE
“FAREWELL” DANCE
All 8th grade students are
invited to spend an evening
with their classmates to
socialize and reminisce on
their middle school days.
This dance, on MONDAY, June 12th, at the
middle school. It is only for currently enrolled 8th
grade students at Lakewood Middle School. No
guest passes will be available.
The doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the festivities
will end at 9:00 p.m. There is no cost for
students attending. The dress is semi-formal with
music and complimentary snacks available.
Parent chaperones are welcome. Please call Mr.
Millbrook if you would like to attend.
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TALENT SHOW
The Lakewood Middle School spring Talent
Show will entertain all on the last day of school
June 14th during the morning hours.
As of press time the total number of acts
is unknown, but the first performers should
take the stage at approximately 8:30 a.m. The
Talent Show will be in the Lakewood Middle
School gymnasium. Families and friends are
invited to attend. Please sign-in at the main
office when you arrive.
LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Room 409
Just a special room
LMS CHOIR CONCERT
Come join the Lakewood Middle School choirs as
they present the Spring "Pops" Concert, May 18th
at 7pm in the Lakewood High School Auditorium.
The songs feature pop and rock music from the
1960's to today! We hope to see you there!
LOCKER CLEAN-UP
A school-year’s worth of material will need to be cleaned out of
student lockers by the end of the day June 13 for all 6th and 7th grade
students, and June 12th for all 8th grade students. Please encourage
your son / daughter to begin returning coats, sweatshirts, and other
accumulated material during the next few weeks to eliminate the
need for a major cleaning the last day or two of school. Also, please
check around the house for any school materials (textbooks, library
books, etc.) that will need to be returned to avoid being charged a
Newsletter: Room 409 is pretty special news!
Many great things come out of Room 409 at
Lakewood Middle School. Clothing, winter
coats, boots, shoes, gym shorts, personal
care items, backpacks, school
supplies, and snacks are available to middle
school students who may need something on
any given day. These items are generously
donated throughout the year by churches,
families, school personnel, community
organizations and the PTO. Room 409 also
serves as the Living Skills room where
students have the opportunity to learn the
joys of cooking healthy snacks and meals.
Last spring, Room 409 also housed
“Cinderellaʼs Closet” for young ladies in need
of a dress and shoes for the eighth grade
semi‐formal which is held in May. If you would
like more information about Room 409 or
would like to donate items please contact Mr.
Knoth or Mrs. Root at 616-374-2400.
fee.
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FALL REGISTRATION
A fall registration is scheduled for next yearʼs 6th, 7th, and
8th graders on Thursday- August 18, Friday-August 19 and
Monday, August 22. Morning, afternoon, and evening times
have been scheduled to accommodate family schedules.
The registration days are designed to gather registration
information from parents that in the past has been done
during class time by teachers the first couple days of school.
This decreases the instructional time available the first days
which is a very important time at the beginning of the year.
During registration parents and students will be able to;
• Have their school picture taken
• Pay any late fees or fines
• Complete emergency information
• Deposit money on cafeteria breakfast / lunch accounts
• Create Synergy passwords
• Receive student agendas
• Receive parent / student handbooks
• Sign computer use / technology agreements
• Receive locker combination
• Receive student schedules
• Walk -through the daily schedule
Fall Student Registration Dates and Times
Viking Actions for Success
Lakewood Middle School has adopted a focus
on character traits that are used by successful
individuals in working with other people and
interacting in positive, productive ways. Each
month a new trait is identified as a focus for
the month. Members of each grade are
selected as “honorees”, representative of all
students in their grade who demonstrate
actions that make the school a better place for
all.
The focus trait for April was “Helpful”
defined as to providing assistance; useful;
giving help.
After a recognition assembly, each student has
their picture displayed for demonstrating the
best of character on the WALL of FAME.
Thursday, August 10
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 11
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AND
Monday, August 14
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
Registration is expected to take 30-45 minutes depending
on the amount of time you spend practicing lockers and
walking through the schedule. Please mark your calendar
to leave some time available on either of these two dates
next fall. No appointment is necessary to attend registration
Parents will need to complete school registration
information prior to the first day of school if you are
unable to attend the scheduled registration times.
Pictures would be taken during re-takes in October.
The 2016-2017 students recognized for
the year for
VIKING ACTIONS FOR SUCCESS
The month of May will be looking for the
characteristics of “Enthusiasm” which is
someone who displays great excitement for or
interest in a subject or cause.
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TRACK TEAMS ON THE RUN
The Middle School track season has just started. The
first meet against Lansing Christian and Maple
Valley was very successful for both of the boys and
girls teams as they came away with 2 victories. In
Stockbridge last Wednesday, both the boys and girls
added another victory. For the first time in school
history, the boys placed first in every event.The
Vikings have a meet Friday at the Perry Relay
Invitational, where several athletes will have a
chance to bring home medals. The teams expect to
be very competitive in all the rest of their meets, as
they look for athletes to improve their personal bests
in their events. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
There will be many meetings occurring at Lakewood Middle School during this last month of school. Your child will be bringing home brochures, banners, news clippings, and / or information about summer activities. There are volleyball camps, basketball camps, football camps, wrestling camps, tennis and golf activities, soccer opportunities, etc. being offered during the summer months. If you do not Aind or see something you believe you need information about, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Miller, Middle School Athletic Director or Mrs. Wells, Middle School Athletic Secretary at 616-­‐374-­‐2400. There will be information shared with all girls interested in trying out for Volleyball fall 2017 season. Try-­‐outs are scheduled for August 23rd and August 24th from 2:45-­‐4:45 at Lakewood Middle School Gym. All 7th and 8th grade girls trying out must have a physical on Aile in the athletic ofAice dated after April 15th, 2017.
Middle School Cross Country will begin before the Airst day of school for incoming 6th graders and returning 7th and 8th graders. The Airst practice will be August 23rd, 2017 at 2:45 pm at Lakewood Middle School. All 7th and 8th graders will need to have a physical on Aile in the athletic ofAice dated after April 15th, 2017.
Sports physicals are being offered through the Lakewood Athletic Department and local physicians June 7. See page 2 of this newsletter for more information.
CROP Walk
A community outreach project sponsored by Mrs.
Katherine Barbour and Mrs. Libby Kinsey, 7th grade
language arts during the 2015-2016 school year provided
the second largest donation on behalf of Lakewood
Middle School to CROP, an organization committed to
alleviating hunger world-wide.
Lakewood Middle School was recognized as one of the
national CREAM of the CROP top 100 fundraising
teams for 2016.
Congratulations for all the outstanding work from the
Class of 2021
Lakewood Tennis Club by Mrs. Meyers
Lakewood Tennis Club has nineteen members from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades this spring. We practice three days a week after school. There are three matches this year and they are held after school hours.
The participants have made great improvements in their individual skill levels. We work on skills in forehands, backhands, net shots, and lobs along with working on our serves. The basics of scoring, etiquette, and strategy are also covered. Our goal is to have a good time and learn to enjoy the sport, so students can continue their tennis experience in the JV and varsity tennis programs at the high school.
As their coach, I have really enjoyed being their coach. Thanks so much for all of your enthusiasm as a club!
Lakewood Public Schools will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, height, weight, marital status, or disability in its programs
or activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
•
Randy Fleenor, Superintendent
223 W. BROADWAY ST WOODLAND, MI, 48897 (616) 374-8043
Any person believing that the Lakewood Public School District or any part of the
school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of
(1) title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) title IX of the Education
Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (4) The
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and (5) Title II of the American with Disabilities
Act of 1990 may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a
grievance, to one of the local Civil Rights Coordinators listed.
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LMS Social Studies Olympiad Team
Lakewood Middle School announces its winners for the Michigan Council for Social Studies’ 31st Annual Social Studies Olympiad. Michigan Council for Social Studies is an organization of educators from all levels throughout Michigan, who work for the advancement of social studies in Michigan.
Each year this organization sponsors a statewide competition for elementary, middle school, and high school students to showcase their knowledge, skills, and talents in social studies. Students are awarded gold (1st place), silver (2nd place), and bronze (3rd place).
Students work for months researching, organizing, and preparing their projects. This year’s theme is “Don’t Forget the Ladies”. It is based on the famous quote of Abigail Adams from a letter to her husband John Adams, while he was away in Philadelphia assisting Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence.
Many categories required that projects be based on women’s roles and achievements in U.S. History.
Our 2017 SSO Team has Aive members – Katie Acker (8th grade), Connor Feighan (7th grade), Garrett Feighan (5th grade), Landon Makley (5th grade), and Emil Meyers (5th grade). Each student worked on his or her own project. Katie researched women’s suffrage and wrote a poem on it. Connor, Garrett, and Landon researched primary documents and created a journal on these and wrote their own interpretations of these. Connor’s journal was on D-­‐Day; Garrett’s was on Gettysburg; and Landon’s journal was on Pearl Harbor. Emil researched women’s role working in U.S. history and created a storyboard poster entitled “Working Women”. Our SSO Team at Lakewood is coached by Mrs. Buffy Meyers. Winners will be honored at a ceremony at Centerline High School on Saturday, May 13th, 2017.
We would like to thank Lakewood Educational Foundation for covering many of the expenses of this team through a grant.
Our Elementary Level Winners are:
Gold (1st Place) – Garrett Feighan for his Primary Document Journal on Gettysburg
Silver (2nd Place) – Landon Makley for his Primary Document Journal on Pearl Harbor
Gold (1st Place) – Emil Meyers for his Storyboard Poster “Working Women”
Our Intermediate Level (Middle School) Winner is:
Silver (2nd Place) – Connor Feighan for his Primary Document Journal on D-­‐Day
Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Garrett Feighan
Second Row: Landon Makley, Connor Feighan Third Row: Emil Meyers, Katie Aker
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Summer Activities for Middle School Students
Summer activities for kids should be fun and enjoyable. Children who stay home and are not involved in any sort of physical or mental exercise can get lazy and they will feel tired and exhausted when it is time to return to school in the fall.
Keep your child learning, thinking, and moving all summer long.
• Get outdoors. Take a walk, go for a bike ride, go for a swim, plant a garden, or go @ishing.
• Visit your local library. Many libraries offer free summer reading programs and special events. Explore an interest through reading.
• Volunteer. Many camps, community centers, nursing homes, animal shelters, churches, and community organizations often have opportunities for students to volunteer.
• Attend summer school/summer camp. Summer programs can help kids catch up on classwork, get ahead in an area of interest, or explore a new area such as a sport or art. Colleges and universities have many programs for young people; check out their websites for additional information.
• Get a job. Mowing lawns, caring for animals, or helping with young children can give your child a chance to learn time management skills and money management skills.
• Join a team. Check out local youth sports programs which provide kids with an opportunity to participate in summer leagues in your community.
• Visit local museums or parks. During the summer months many communities offer programs designed just for young people.
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Lakewood Middle School ACT EXPLORE SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE
The ACT EXLORE Test is given to help students get a head start on the ACT Test. The ACT Test is an important assessment that colleges use to help make admissions and scholarship decisions. Teachers and counselors use the EXPLORE results to see what studnets know and what they are ready to learn next. Doing well on the EXPLORE is one of the first steps in geDng ready for high school, college and career exploraFon.
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students will be taking the ACT EXPLORE during the week of May 30-­‐June 2nd
• Reading in Social Studies, Tuesday, May 30th
• Math, Wednesday, May 31st
• ELA, Thursday, June 1st
• Science, Friday June 2nd “PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SUCCESS”