Lake Shore Middle School

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.

“Hello Lakeshore Parents! If you’re looking for fun and free activities over Spring Break, please check out this link for activities at your local public library! Free Spring Break Activities, Live from the Library, and More! | Jacksonville Public Library Remember, there is NO SCHOOL during the week of Spring Break, March 17th-March 21st” Thank you! 😊 Alexandria Fields School Counselor|Grades 7th&6th(last names N-Z) Lake Shore Middle School Email: FieldsA@duvalschools.org Phone Number: (904) 381-7440 ext:999921

Attention Parents! Join us on Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Good afternoon! This is Mrs. Fields, a school counselor at Lake Shore Middle School. I’m reaching out to share these resources with you and your family. Please read over the attached flyer for more information. On the flyer, you will find information for English classes, homework help for students, assistance with how to use Focus (the platform teachers use to post grades, communicate at home, request bus transportation, and so much more), and classes for citizenship tests. If you need assistance accessing those resources, please call or email the ESOL Office at 904-739-4891 or ortizj2@duvalschools.org The ESOL Office is located at this address at King’s Trail Elementary School 7401 Old Kings Rd. S. Jacksonville, FL. 32217 ¡Buenas tardes! Mi nombre es Ms. Fields, una consejera escolar en Lake Shore Middle School. Les estoy contactando para compartir unos recursos para Uds. y sus familias. Por favor, lee el adjunto a este correo para más información. En el Flyer, encontrara información para clases de inglés, ayuda con tarea para estudiantes, ayuda usando la aplicación de Focus (la plataforma que usamos para comunicar con los profesores, pedir transportación de bus, y ver notas), y clases para el examen de ciudanía. Si ocupa ayuda accediendo estos recursos, por favor, manda un correo o llama la Oficina de ESOL en 904-739-4891 o ortizj2@duvalschools.org La dirección de la Oficina de ESOL es adjunto a la escuela de King’s Trail Elementary 7401 Old Kings Rd S Jacksonville, FL 32217 Lo que necesitan, estoy a las órdenes,

JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL PI(E)) DAY. This year we will celebrate on Thursday the 13th instead of Friday the 14th. All slices of pie are free! We will have BINGO, games, music, and pie! SAC/TITLE 1 Meeting to begin at 6pm

Calling all Volunteers. Lake Shore needs your support and help.

Parents, DMA testing continues this week. Please see your email for this weeks updates from Lakeshore Middle.

WORLD OF NATIONS will be postponed to March 27th

Reminder! DMA 3 Testing begins this week! Please ensure students are in attendance. DMA 3 Testing Schedule: Monday, February 24 – ELA (Session 1, 60 Min) – 6th, 7th, 8th Grades Tuesday, February 25 – ELA (Session 2, 60 Min) – 6th, 7th, 8th Grades Wednesday, February 26 – Make-up Testing Thursday, February 27 – Math (Session 1, 60 Min) – 6th, 7th, 8th, Algebra 1 Friday, February 28 – Math (Session 2, 60 Min) – 6th, 7th, 8th, Algebra 1 Monday, March 3 – Science (Session 1, 80 Min) – 8th Grade Tuesday, March 4 – Science (Session 2, 80 Min) – 8th Grade Wednesday, March 5 – Make-up Testing Thursday, March 6 – Civics (Session 1, 60 Min) – 7th & 8th Grades Friday, March 7 – Civics (Session 2, 60 Min) – 7th & 8th Grades

Families, we want to thank you for supporting our Scholastic Book Fair! We have reached $2300 dollars in sales. We have a goal of $3800 prior to February 20th. Please help us to achieve that goal by allowing your students to purchase on campus on tomorrow or online before February 20th.

About the Student Essay Contest- February 3rd - February 21st The Black History Month essay contest is open to all students grades 6-8th. Six winners will be selected: two from each grade level. Each winner will receive a gift card and up to $100 for school supplies. Student may enter only one essay, written in English, no longer than 500 words. There are many examples throughout our state’s history of African Americans and their contributions to Florida’s success. Using your own words, write about an African American who has had an impactful effect whose story should be shared. The subject of the essay should be a Floridian. Some examples are: • Lottery Secretary John Davis • Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune • Ray Charles • Representative Kiyan Michael

PTSA VOLUNTEERS & SECRETARY NEEDED SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS Y SECRETARIA DE LA PTSA

Scholar Bowl- Defeated Stilwell!

Join us for a FREE movie night Feb 21st at 6pm. Movie starts at 6:30 Mufasa: The Lion King Únase a nosotros para una noche de cine GRATIS el 21 de febrero a las 6 p.m. La película comienza a las 6:30 Mufasa: El Rey León

Join Lake Shore Middle School for our scholastic book fair. Fall in love with reading. February 7 through the 14th.

JOIN US FOR LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S 1st - WORLD OF NATIONS EVENT to embrace our many cultures represented by our student and teacher population. FEBRUARY 27TH 6PM-7PM TICKETS $5 PRE-SALE $7 AT THE DOOR ÚNASE A NOSOTROS PARA EL 1er EVENTO MUNDO DE NACIONES DE LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL para abrazar nuestras muchas culturas representadas por nuestra población de estudiantes y maestros. 27 DE FEBRERO 6PM-7PM BOLETOS $5 PREVENTA $7 EN PUERTA

BOOK CLUB First Meeting - February 11th

James Baldwin born August 1924, died December 1987 was a writer and civil rights activist. He is most famous writing was “Notes of a Native Son”, which lead him to being a voice for human equality. He was an influential public figure during the civil rights movement.

Education means light and liberty- Frederick Douglass Remember to read 30 minutes a day