Lake Shore Middle School

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony – Tuesday May 27, 2025 This year’s 8th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Tuesday May 27, 2025, @7:00 pm. The dress code is as follows: All students are to be dressed in their “Dress for Success” (please see below for more details) c 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will promptly begin at 7:00pm. Students need to arrive to school no later than 6:00pm Promotion Attire Guidelines Guidelines for proper attire DRESS CODE: The Promotion Ceremony is a special event; therefore, proper dress is required. Dress attire colors are black and/or white only. Gentleman should wear ties and ladies a dress, skirt, or proper pantsuit. (Below the knees). DRESS CODE FOR THE PROMOTION CEREMONY Boys • All boys must wear dress pants with belt. No shorts, jeans, sweatpants, or cargo-like pants. • All boys must wear a shirt with a collar and tie. No polos or t-shirts. • All boys must wear dress shoes with socks. No tennis shoes, flip-flops, or sandals. Girls • All girls must wear dresses, skirts and blouses, or dress pants with blouses. No capris or shorts (including Bermudas) will be allowed. Not cut out pants, waist area or leg area. • All dresses and skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. No exceptions. • No single-shoulder dresses are allowed unless you wear a cover. • No backless or strapless tops are allowed unless you have a sweater to cover bare shoulders. • No bare midriffs will be allowed. • All girls should wear closed-toed dress shoes. No flip flops or extremely high-heeled shoes. You will be walking before, during, and after the ceremony. Safety first. • All tops/dresses should be modest and cover well. There should be no viewable cleavage. If you have any questions, please contact Lakeshore @ 904-381-7440.

DO WE NEED TO CHANGE COLORS? - Historically, we have allowed students to keep colors for all three years. Recently, families have requested that we change the colors for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. What are your thoughts? Take the survey now https://forms.office.com/r/zPPuJB4LrM

Join us for our upcoming Football tryouts at Lakeshore Middle School!

Warrior families, Please see our upcoming summer workouts for students interested in participating with our football program at Lakeshore Middle school. Lake Shore Middle

Celebrating the Class of 2025 – Our Outstanding 8th Graders! This week, we proudly honored the achievements, growth, and resilience of our incredible 8th grade students as they closed one chapter and prepared to begin another. This ceremony was more than a celebration—it was a powerful reminder of the promise and potential within each of our scholars. From academic accomplishments to leadership, from moments of challenge to triumphant successes, these students have shown heart, determination, and the strength to rise. We could not be more proud. As they step into high school, we stand behind them with full confidence. They are ready. They are capable. And they are our future. To our families, staff, and community—thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we build bridges to bright tomorrows. Congratulations, Class of 2025! Keep striving, keep believing, and never stop becoming. #8thGradePromotion #FutureLeaders #ProudPrincipal

As a reminder, students must report to school in full dress code daily with no exceptions. This ensures a focused and unified learning environment. For full dress code guidelines, please visit our school website or contact the office.

📣 Save the Date! End-of-Year Awards Ceremony – May 23, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating our students' hard work and achievements during our End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies on Friday, May 23, 2025. Each grade level will be honored in a special program, and we would love for you to be part of it—virtually! 📍 Location: School Gymnasium (Students & Staff Only) 📺 Parent Viewing: Live on Microsoft Teams 🔗 Access: Scan the QR code on the day of the event to join the live stream! Ceremony Schedule: 6th Grade: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 7th Grade: 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM 8th Grade: 2:55 PM – 3:55 PM 🎉 Each ceremony will highlight student achievements in academics, leadership, character, and more. Please be sure to check your child’s school communication apps via Focus and Thrillshare, closer to the date for the QR code to access the live stream. We look forward to celebrating our amazing students together! Warm regards, Lakeshore Middle School Administration *For more details, please contact Mrs. Carr @ 904- 381-7440

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. May 5th -May 9th Here are some thoughtful ways to show your appreciation: 1. **Personalized Thank You Notes**: Write heartfelt notes to your teachers, expressing specific ways they have impacted your learning and growth. 2. **Gift Cards**: Give gift cards to their favorite coffee shop, bookstore, or restaurant. 3. ** Project**: Organize a project where students create a scrapbook or video montage highlighting memorable moments and expressing gratitude. 4. **Surprise Treats**: Bring in homemade treats or snacks for your teachers to enjoy throughout the week. 5. **Social Media Shoutouts**: Post appreciation messages on social media, tagging your teachers and sharing why they are special. 6. **Flowers and Plants**: Give flowers or a small potted plant to brighten up their workspace. Remember, even small gestures can make a big difference in showing your teachers how much they are valued and appreciated. What do you think you'll do to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week?

Good morning parents. Bus 306 driver called out this morning and the bus company did not immediately work to cover the route. As a result, students who ride bus 306 were left standing at their bus stops without notice. The bus company is in the process of sending a bus to pick up all students that ride bus 306. The students will not be marked tardy when they arrive at school. The school was just made aware of this at 9:50am and has been working diligently with the bus company to get this resolved.

You are appreciated Dr. Clark. Happy Principal Appreciation Day ❤️

Parents, we are midway to our goal! We have an extension for today only. Our goal is to reach 20% of our families at Lake Shore Middle. Please complete the survey at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ and select Lake Shore Middle School from the list.

Good morning, This is Diego Torres with Jacksonville University Women’s Basketball. As we approach August, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Nike to host our Elite Camp on August 2–3 at Jacksonville University. This camp offers a premier opportunity for athletes, ages 14–18, to train at an elite level alongside coaches with extensive experience at the highest levels of the game. Powered by Nike’s commitment to athletic excellence, this camp will focus on skill development, competition, and player growth — all within a first-class environment. Beyond the training, participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow elite athletes who share the same drive and ambition. We are confident this will be a transformative experience, helping you elevate your game and prepare for the next level. Availability is limited, and spots are filling quickly! https://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-girls-basketball-camp-jacksonville-university?utm_source=basketball&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=basketball-marketing-2025 We look forward to welcoming you to campus this summer! Diego Torres Assistant Coach – Women’s Basketball Jacksonville University Athletics C: (503) 329-5484

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SAC MEETING will be rescheduled to - APRIL 24th at 6pm Updated meeting day and time ***

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Please check your email for an important message from Lake Shore Middle regarding the UChicago Survey.

2025- 2026 Lakeshore Middle School cheerleader tryouts

Announcements: Girls and Boys Track & Field did an amazing job last night. 100 Meter Hurdles-Taylor Porter 22 seconds 100 M Dash Girls 2nd Auutriniah Jones 3rd Zhoiey Williams Special Recognition Ashton Baker 100 M -12.66 Zytavious Mitchell 100 M - 13.30 Girls Shot Put 1st Mareyah Forrest 6.96 2nd Jurneei Brown 6.76 3rd Synniey Barrios 6.64 Boys Shot Put Charles Long 3rd 9.73 Girls 800 M Arianna Nesbitt 3:49 High Jump 1st Jordan Bateman 4 feet 4 inches cleared

Join us for PTSA! Please register online prior to the meeting. The link will be sent after the you register for tonight's session. Register at the following Link prior to the meeting: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/MEETING/REGISTER/YUU1CHYFSBEUJFDAAJX34A

Relaunch of Our PTSA – March 26, 2025 (Virtual) We are thrilled to announce the brand-new launch of our Lake Shore Middle PTSA! Our last active PTSA was over 9 years ago, and we are bringing it back with 100% participation in mind! A dedicated group of parents has worked hard to develop this PTSA, and we need YOU to join in making this relaunch a success. 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 💻 Where: Online via Zoom 🔗 Register to receive the Zoom link: Register Here During the meeting, we will: ✅ Vote on PTSA Officers ✅ Sign up new PTSA members ($10 per membership) ✅ Discuss how PTSA can support our students and school We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, and parents to be part of this exciting relaunch. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.