| February 17
Mid Winter Break - 1/2 day for students and teachers
Dismissal at 10:45am
February 20
President’s Day No School
Honor Roll Recognition
6th grade - Tues., Feb. 21st – 7:35am MS gym
7th Grade – Thurs., Feb. 23rd – 7:35am MS gym
8th grade – Fri., Feb. 24th – 7:35am MS gym
STAND Valentine’s Day Sucker Sale!! Send a message to your friend, that special someone, or maybe even yourself! Each hard rock candy is $1.50. Sale dates Monday, Jan 30th through Friday, Feb. 3rd during all 3 lunches Delivery date is Feb. 10th during Advisory.
High School Credit Available for Dance Classes
8th Grade Students: Berrien County Dancers 2012-2013 registration begins soon! Classes in Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Dance are offered at Lakeshore High School. More information about the program is available on-line at www.BerrienCountyDancers.com . Contact Artistic Director, Mrs. Graziano, at grazianodance@gmail.com or 428-1402, Ext. 2099. Beginning Dance does not require prior experience or an audition. Register through your guidance counselor.
Count Day
Who: All Students
When: Wednesday, February 8
Where: Lakeshore Schools Wednesday, February 8, is the State of Michigan’s ‘Official’ count day for all students in Michigan. Please have your child in school all day on this date! This student count determines how big or small our check will be from the State of Michigan to support our school system. We are striving for 100% attendance! Thank you for your help.
Wednesday, Feb. 8th – *Mandatory* Washington, DC Trip Meeting Parent & Student meeting at 6:30pm in the MS cafeteria
Math Science Center Update
Applications for the Math and Science Center are available in the Guidance Office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Weaver on Wednesday, February 22. The SAT is required and the testing date is January 28th, at Lakeshore High School at 7:45 a.m. Students must bring their student ID or other photo identification. Questions? Call Mrs. Weaver ~ 428-1408 ext 3090.
8 th Gr Student/Parent Night It is highly recommended that all 8 th graders and their parents attend this informative meeting at LHS Auditorium, Thur., Feb. 23. Topics to be covered: Expectations in high school Scheduling Graduation Requirements
Career Day
We are looking forward to our sixteenth annual Career Day on Friday, March 9, 2012. All 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th graders will participate in four career sessions presented by very willing and enthusiastic community members. These individuals donate their valuable time to help our middle schoolers think about their education and how it will someday translate into a career. The LMS PTO plans and facilitates this muchanticipated event along with middle school staff. If you would like to offer your assistance for Career Day, please call Mrs. Blough at 428-1408 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
High School Planning
Believe it or not, it’s almost time for the Class of ’16 to begin planning for high school and beyond! In late January or early February, Mrs. Weaver will meet with 8 th graders to review the Lakeshore High School Career Pathways Program. The students will then complete an indepth career exploration research project in their English classes, participate in Career Day, and update their online EDP’S – all prior to scheduling for high school.
Lakeshore High School will communicate directly with the 8 th graders and their parents about scheduling meetings. Watch for these upcoming announcements!
S.T.A.R.
Success Through Accepting Responsibility
It is important that families and schools work together to help students achieve a quality education. The linked form below lists essential roles and responsibilities that we, as partners, need to carry out to support our children’s success in school and in life. Together, with your assistance, we can all look forward to a successful year! We would appreciate it if you would take time to review this with your child. Please sign and return this sheet to your child’s Advisory Teacher.
> STAR Agreement
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MS Daily Schedule
Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.
School starts 7:35 A.M.
Dismissal 2:30 P.M.
Breakfast 7:10 A.M.
Great Start Wednesday
(begins September 21, 2011)
School starts 8:25 A.M.
Dismissal 2:30 P.M.
Breakfast 8:00 A.M.
> Late Start Wednesdays Bus Schedule
January Assessment
Schedule
6th 7th & 8th grades Quarterly Assessments will be taken during the weeks of January 16th and January 23rd
Wed., Jan. 25
End of Semester
Thur., Jan. 26
Teacher Record Day
No School
Fri., Jan. 27
No School Professional
2012 Conferences
The second round of ParentTeacher Conferences is scheduled for February 27 and March 1, 2012.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday, February 27, 2012
Classes: 7:35 am – 2:30 pm
Conferences: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 1, 2011
Classes: 7:35 am – 2:30 pm
Conferences: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Lakeshore Education Association
Announces Scholarship Opportunities Scholarships of $75.00 each are awarded to 3 middle school students interested in attending a summer learning opportunity involving fine arts, creative arts, academics or athletics. Interested students need to complete an application and return it to the middle school guidance office by May 1, 2012. Applications are available in the middle school guidance office.
The school guidance counselor or Sandra Blough, LEA Vice President, may answer any questions concerning these scholarship opportunities. Sandra Blough may be reached at 428-1408. |
