This Is How We Lakeview
July 2023 Edition: Volume 4
Latest Updates
Scheduling season in the junior high is upon us. Starting this coming Tuesday, current 7th graders will be introduced to the scheduling hub and scheduling process during their PAW Time/E&I. All next week, students will review the Program of Studies (linked in the scheduling hub) and begin working on selecting their elective classes for the 24-25 school year. Families, during this time, please feel free to reach out to your child's counselor with any questions. We are set to have our virtual scheduling meeting for students and families this coming Wednesday, at 7:00 pm, through YouTube (link will be sent to 7th-grade families early next week). Our in-person meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 29th, at 7:00 pm, in our Cafeteria.
For our 8th graders, their scheduling process continues. Students should be entering their course requests into MYAP (through Infinite Campus) and talking with their current teachers for any feedback on which courses would be most appropriate to take. Mr. Gill is available during PAW Time/E&I for 8th graders to ask him questions about the high school scheduling process. All course requests for the high school must be completed by Monday, February 26th.
Our final parent-teacher conference date for the school year is this Tuesday, February 20th. Please reach out to one of your child's teachers to set up a conference time.
Ben Baptist
Principal
Important Dates
Wednesday, February 21st: 24-25 JH Scheduling Meeting (virtual), 7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 27th: MLK Celebration, Violet Baptist Church, 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 29th: 24-25 JH Scheduling Meeting, 7:00 pm, Lakeview Cafeteria
Saturday, March 16th: CommUNITY Cultural Festival, Toll Gate MS, 10:00 am (more info below)
Fast Feedback Opportunity
Please check out the linked Google Form below to give the Lakeview Admin and Counseling team some quick feedback about the upcoming scheduling presentations. Thank you to those families who have already shared feedback and questions so that we can make sure we provide that information in our presentations.
This Week in Our Classrooms
On Thursday, Mrs. Good's Flight and Space students were able to test out their hot air balloons.
High School Scheduling for Current 8th Graders
Don't miss the high school's scheduling meeting TONIGHT, Tuesday, February 20th, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Pickerington North PAC. North's counselors also will be available the rest of this week (Feb. 21-23) for in-person or virtual meetings.
At the junior high, Mr. Gill is the go-to counselor for all high school scheduling-related questions. He will be available to students during E/I starting Wednesday, February 14th.
All high school schedule requests are due Monday, February 26th.
Junior High Scheduling for Current 7th Graders
For our current 7th grade families, don't miss our virtual scheduling meeting tomorrow evening at 7:00. The meeting will be held through YouTube, and families will have an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
PTO Updates
Do you like donuts? Do you look for the "Hot Now" sign as you drive by a Krispy Kreme? Here is your chance to enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts while also supporting Lakeview's PTO at the same time.
Use the link below to place an order and then visit a Krispy Kreme location at your convenience to pick up your donuts. It's as simple as that!
The PTO has created a SignUpGenius for the upcoming staff dinner the night of the February 20th Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please use the link below to donate toward the dinner.
A link for the PTO PayPal account is also provided. To donate through Zelle, use the Lakeviewpickpto@gmail.com address. The PTO greatly appreciates the support from the Lakeview families!
New Online Apparel Store
Lakeview has partnered with 1st Place Spiritwear to bring some really cool, eye-catching apparel to our students and families.
France & Italy Trip in 2025
What do the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, gelato, croissants, Tuscany and the French Riviera all have in common? They are all included on the trip to France and Italy scheduled for June of 2025! An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, February 22nd at 7pm in the Pickerington North Lecture Hall. There is no language requirement to participate on this trip. Parents and siblings may also travel with us. Please contact Mr. Green (ryan_green@plsd.us) if you have any questions.
Lost & Found Filling Up
Our Lost & Found rack, located outside the Cafeteria (Main Office side), has filled up very quickly to start off 2024. If your student has lost a clothing item since the start of the new year, please have them check the Lost & Found.
Upcoming MLK Celebration
Don't miss PLSD's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, held this year at Violet Baptist Church on February 27th, from 6-8 pm.
Upcoming CommUNITY Cultural Festival
Mark your calendars for PLSD's CommUNITY Cultural Festival, taking place Saturday, March 16th, from 10:00am - 2:00pm at Toll Gate Middle School. We hope to see several Lakeview families there!
Global Scholars Program
The Global Scholars application for the incoming cohort at Central is now open.
Check out this video https://vimeo.com/568943377 to learn more about what students do in the program.
Any student who will be a student next year at Central or North is invited to apply.
The 24-25 application can be found at:
https://forms.gle/1GBEDdZGnJt4KDFQA
Any questions about the program can be sent to Dr. Marie Hurt marie_hurt@plsd.us
School-Based Health Clinic at Tussing Elementary
This is a reminder to all families of a health resource available to you. New this school year, the school-based health clinic is housed at Tussing Elementary and is designed to support our community and our families.
Athletics
The athletic website for both PHSN & LJH is now live. Use the https://pickeringtonpanthers.org/ to watch for announcements! All coaches will be using this website for updates and announcements, so please check here if you have any questions. When you go to https://pickeringtonpanthers.org/ you will need to click on "more" and then Final Forms is under "Athletic Registration".
Boys Tennis Information
Any boys who are interested in playing tennis for Lakeview this spring should check out the informational flier posted on the Athletic News board. Students also should be registered through Final Forms so they can receive information directly through the coach.
Boys Volleyball This Spring
For any boys interested, there will be a volleyball open gym on Fridays from 3-5pm at North in the Field House. Informational sheets and a sign-up sheet for interested boys will be in the office as we plan to have a team this spring. For more information, please contact Head Coach Marci Truex (marci_truex@plsd.us).
The Community Corner
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Lakeview Junior High Important Links
Office Hours 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
Email: ben_baptist@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Domain/19
Location: 12445 Ault Road, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 830-2200
Facebook: Lakeview_JH_PLSD
Twitter: @lakeview_jh