JCPenney is promposing to Lake Shore High School this year and the delirium began at a “class meeting” for Seniors. These meetings are typically scheduled as a prevention and intervention tool to exchange information about ending the year strong and to celebrate achievement, but at this assembly the surprise topic had our 12th grade student body shook.

The announcement was made that Lake Shore High School is partnering with JCPenney and LSHS Class of 1997’s Johnny Wujek, an Emmy Award-winning, LA-based costume designer, to make our Shorian prom-goers dreams come true for this momentous occasion!

JCPenney recently launched a new Prom collection with celebrity costume designer Johnny Wujek and to celebrate, JCPenney is donating a total of $250,000 to five deserving high schools across the country to help them throw an unforgettable prom night. JCPenney asked their associates and partners to nominate schools in their communities that embodied JCPenney’s core values of service, passion, energy, inclusion and family. Do students and staff live by The Golden Rule and treat others with compassion? Do they demonstrate a warrior spirit in the face of adversity, or ensure others are valued and treated with respect? Lake Shore High School was nominated by alum Johnny Wujek and has been selected to receive a $50,000 donation for our 2024 High School Prom. Moreover, Johnny has agreed to designing an updated version of our Shorie mascot costume that we will display and have worn for years to come!

Wujek announced, "I’m thrilled to be here on behalf of JCPenney to present this check for $50,000 to the students and staff of Lake Shore High School. I want to reinforce that this is all a result of your hard work and dedication to service, something that JCPenney values everyday and is also committed to doing for all the communities it serves."

LSHS Prom, themed Casino Royale, is scheduled for May 23rd, 2024 at Blossom Heath from 6:30-10pm; Every Senior will receive a FREE ticket, upgraded food selections, and an elaborate party! Since March 11th is Promposal Day, we expect many elaborately staged requests to be someone’s date to prom and we encourage Shorians to share their #Promposal on social media and by sending your story to social@lsps.org.

• Slideshow: https://jcpcloud.egnyte.com/dl/dxyPbDOYYO
• Collection Sizzle: https://jcpcloud.egnyte.com/dl/BZN5WPnmEz

Senior Grace Hanke expressed her gratitude. She said, "I'm really excited to have a prom of my dreams! I attended prom last year as a Junior and know this year it will be amped!" Her sister Alaina Hanke, a LSHS Class of 2020 graduate, had prom cancelled. She feels it may be the sweetest gesture to invite her to prom as her date in 2024!

Thank you Johnny Wujek, Stephanie Locke, Marketing and Public Relations at JCPenney, and Wendy Santana, Vice President of Business Development at JCPenney, for your generosity! We also appreciate Chief Deputy Mark Deldin for his support at this event. Deldin is a LSPS alumnus who has also became part of our forever family, using his Shorian experiences as the launching pad for a successful career.

LA-based, internationally acclaimed celebrity stylist and costume designer Johnny Wujek belongs to the new crop of fashion stylists and costume designers who make their own headlines. Through an adventurous approach, he advocates with confidence and sets a new standard of excellence in modern style. He has been dubbed the "king of pop-rock couture" by the Hollywood elite. Johnny is the creative force and mastermind behind many pop idols and artists red carpet looks. Learn more by visiting his IMDb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2103353/

J. C. Penney Company, Inc., one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers, combines an expansive footprint of stores across the United States and Puerto Rico with a powerful eCommerce site, jcp.com, to deliver style and value for all hard-working American families. At every touchpoint, customers will discover stylish merchandise at incredible value from an extensive portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Reinforcing this shopping experience is the customer service and warrior spirit of JCPenney associates across the globe, all driving toward the Company's mission to help customers find what they love for less time, money, and effort. For additional information, please visit jcp.com.

Bonus: Rodgers Elementary had a Royal Ball with Kindergarteners as a culminating activity for their Kings and Queens unit!

We are excited to announce that our District K-12 Art Show is scheduled for Thursday, April 4th from 6-8:00pm inside Lake Shore High School's Auditorium. Come celebrate our student artists share your photos using #LSArtAttack and #myLSPS.

Approximately 20-30 pieces, 150 in total, will be displayed from each building, hand-selected based on exemplary skills, creativity, and innovative ideas.

This includes work from Lake Shore High School's Julian Smith, four-time Scholastic Gold Key winner. An article from Staff Writer Alison Braun of the Shoreline is featured here.

Fifth grader Brooklynn Tolliver at Masonic Heights Elementary just won 1st place for her artwork that will be placed on the front cover of the 2023-24 Yearbook! That's a big deal.

Thank you Courtney Dmochowski for taking on the role of District K-12 Art Show Coordinator. Mrs. Dmochowski currently teaches Art classes at Kennedy Middle School.

We wanted families to know how to personalize their Senior slides in preparation for graduation.

Lake Shore Public Schools are inviting families to submit a congratulatory message to a special Lake Shore graduate that will appear on the John U'ren Stadium big screen during LSHS Commencement on Saturday, June 1st. The cost is $5 per message.

Entries should be received no later than April 30th to Counseling Secretary Julie Knight at Lake Shore High School using this hard copy.

Begin preparing your heartfelt well wish for that special graduate and access our 2024 slide deck, which is currently in progress, at this link.

Scroll to see an example for Vance Harvey, Brady Nicholl, Michael Roda, and Vance Rutledge. These are perfectly customized and ready to go!

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, April 30th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Knight at jknight@lsps.org.

Lake Shore Public Schools provides an exceptional education for all 3,339 students in a safe and nurturing environment. Our students are empowered to excel in an evolving global society, supported by the collaborative effort of staff, families, and community.

From preschool through our graduating seniors, Lake Shore students are a part of a strong school system that works hard every day for the benefit of our students. Our guiding principles, Inspiration, Innovation, and Celebration, are woven into the fabric of everything we do.

Enroll as a new resident or schools of choice student for the 2024-25 school year by visiting http://lakeshoreschools.org/enrollment/enroll. Please email Enrollment@lsps.org with any questions.

We are more than a school district. We are a Lake Shore family.

• 2024 Kindergarten Roundup
• Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 6:00pm
• Lake Shore High School Performance Gym

Take your first steps toward graduation with Lake Shore Public Schools during this fun and informative evening filled with all things Kindergarten!

Parents and future Class of 2037 students will meet our amazing teachers, principals, and superintendent, while learning how to prepare for this exciting first year of school.

LSPS offers students full-day comprehensive instruction in core academic areas of English Language Arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Students also receive instruction from specialized teachers from technology, art, music, and physical education.

To learn more about Enrollment and Future Shorian Information, visit this webpage.

Lake Shore has a strong legacy of being excellent stewards of the community’s resources. We are committed to provide you with bond updates as we continue to prioritize our students' future.

• Spring 2024 Mailer (3/2024)
• District Hub, the Gateway to Lake Shore (3/2024)
• Sled Hill: Mt. Lake Shore (1/2024)
• Kindergarten Nostalgia (1/2024)
• Barton Malow Partners with Building Renovation Class (12/2023)
• 60 Second Video Update (10/2023)
• Bond Updates - Fall 2023 Mailer (9/29/2023)
• Bond Updates - Construction Presentation (8/9/2023)
• Bond Building-Specific Boards
• Bond Overview and Schedule
• Project List

To learn more about the bond, please visit the Lake Shore Public Schools' website.

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March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. If a student has been hurting themselves on purpose, the real hurt is inside. Self-harm is used to cope in the moment but can end up becoming a dangerous cycle. Here are some signs that your student is vulnerable and may be self-injuring:

• Symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress
• Visible cuts, scratches, or unexplained wounds
• Covering their bodies with bandages, long sleeves, or long pants

If your student needs intervention and support for self-harm and its root causes, contact Care Solace. Care Solace will navigate the mental health care system, explain options, and quickly find available providers in our local community. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Lake Shore Public Schools

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• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
• Visit caresolace.com/lsps and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

As always, we are committed to promoting and protecting our students’ total wellbeing.

Under the guiding principles of our districtwide initiative, the Positivity Project, the #PositivityInAction mindset is our top priority. Because of our goal to inspire students to build positive relationships and become their best selves, we invite you to follow this Positivity Project Calendar. Note: We have made a few changes to this calendar; All adjustments are located on our District Events Calendar.

WELLNESS SPIRIT WEEK

People with the character strength of wellness practice healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, they're thriving.

Our 4th annual Wellness Spirit Week, which took place from March 4th-8th, is a week-long campaign to drive home the message that you are important.

Students and staff are invited to display the #PositivityInAction philosophy through activities such as hot chocolate giveaways, pay it forward surprises, and collaborative efforts!

Thank you Michigan Insurance and Financial Services Gives Back Program and EOS Cafe and Coffee House for sponsoring this week!

Second grade teacher Hannah Bruce at Violet Elementary understands the importance of creating a classroom culture where students feel comfortable sharing their thinking and taking risks. This culture is modeled as she explained this success story during a number talks lesson:

"Number talks are designed to be student centered by having students take the lead on solving math problems any way they choose. One day after a Number Talk, a 2nd grader came up to me to tell me how much she loved doing the number talk and expressed confidence in herself as a mathematician. I was ecstatic that I successfully created norms that helped students feel comfortable and confident in sharing their mathematical thinking. As a prior student who spent math class filled with embarrassment and anxiety, this truly felt like a success!"

What a perfect example of how to help students overcome their own brick walls and attain better mental health.

Lake Shore is dedicated to providing our students with whatever they need to succeed. To access our Resource page, visit https://www.lakeshoreschools.org/safety_and_security.

Bonus: Freshman James Shovan found $5 on the ground at Lake Shore High School and turned it into the office. The unclaimed cash was gifted to James for his honesty!

OPM - IDENTIFYING AND APPRECIATING THE GOOD IN OTHERS

Over 600 students at Rodgers Elementary piled into their weekly P2 assembly and you could hear a pin drop when Principal Mr. Baalaer spoke.

It wasn't because the kids were afraid of him. His smile is the very tool that makes him so approachable, but his words and actions matter even more. These Rockets were listening.

They listened to him call out three different students for positive actions that made them difference-makers. A simple hug, eye contact, and hello made him feel important and he wanted Connor Lewis, Alyssa Goins, and Karri Scorpio to know that. The entire cafeteria erupted in applause.

He also gave a shoutout to staff members and let them know how loved they truly are. A few of his lucky selections were invited to the stage to play Jenga in an all-out war between grade-level teachers. Mr. Baalaer promised an ice cream party for the class that won, represented by their teacher. And that pledge was made even bigger and better when Mr. Warrick defeated his colleagues in the game of balance and block stacking. At the request of Meredith Collins, Mr. Baalaer was nudged to celebrate this Special teacher's win with a whole school ice cream party.

After all, Mr. Warrick teaches all 600 kids.

2024 Teacher of the Year JoMarie Ventimeglia claimed, "The whole atmosphere of the building has changed. It is a culture of care that has been created here. He supports a safe setting where students and staff feel safe expressing their emotions and asking for help. He's had a profound impact on all of us in the best of ways."

He is a game-changer for Rodgers, for Lake Shore Public Schools, and for the community. Thank you, Mr. Baalaer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDxNhCG9hok

PERSPECTIVE

People with the character strength of perspective appreciate that people see things in different ways. They have the ability to understand view. Perhaps this why Principal Mr. Barranca relocates himself to the roof, a perfect vantage point to see all that's good.

There's nothing he wouldn't do for Masonic Heights Elementary.

• Participates in every spirit day and dyes his beard blue for the Lions
• Greets and sleeps on the roof (in the rain)
• Grills and serves pancake breakfasts and BBQ lunches for his staff
• Reads to and with his students
• Gets pied in the face as a student reward for fundraising efforts
• Serves as the Spelling Bee pronouncer
• Organizes and facilitates the annual Walk to School Day
• Announces one book, one school title by becoming Mr. Lemoncello
• And most recent, Mr. Barranca’s St. Patrick’s Day-spirited good morning greetings
  

There are no good schools without good principals and Mr. Barranca is an example of where great teachers come, stay, work hard, and grow under his leadership. He's positive and that perspective is everything when experiencing the challenges of life.

Teacher Mrs. Legato wrote, "Mr. Barranca cares about his staff, students, and families more than any other Principal I have worked with. He looks at situations from all points of view and makes careful decisions that would be best for the families, students, and staff here at Masonic Heights."

Looking forward, we are excited to celebrate Fairness (4/1-5) and Humor (4/8-12).

We share a thank you to EOS Cafe and Coffee House for sponsoring 300+ cups of joy! Even on 40 degree mornings, a cup of hot chocolate made everyone smile.

Our middle school staff surprised Kennedy Middle School families at dropoff with a warm, comforting cup of cocoa. Being kind makes everyone happy and gives a feeling of well-being, in perfect timing for Wellness Week.

We heard from students who said, "You made my mom's day!" and grownups who said, "This was the best surprise!" We gave and felt the love. At KMS, staff volunteers delivered the cocoa while a few band students played in the background.

School Social Worker Kayla Glombowski assists with the organization of this event. She said, "The hot chocolate handoff was a wonderful way to start someone's day on a positive note. The music, positive messages, smiles, and warm beverages were small and simple ways to spread happiness and kindness to everyone around. The smallest acts of kindness often make the biggest impact."

And yes, hot chocolate is good for your gut! Not only is cacao a source of iron, but it is known to increase levels of dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, all feel-good neurotransmitters. It is also considered a prebiotic, which our guts feed on to foster a healthy gut microbiome.

We appreciate our LSHS MoCI students and Art Department for adhering advertisement and wellness messaging to the cups!

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Strong reading skills are a critical component of future success. The foundation we build in our elementary core reading instruction prepares students for success in college and career. Our district strives to assist all students with their development of essential reading skills through a process that builds independent readers and effective communicators.

Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Seiberling, and Mrs. Gough took 30 ELA students from Kennedy Middle School to serve as guest readers for March is Reading Month at all 3 elementary schools. In addition, they stopped at American House to color and craft with residents. Residents were able to keep a bookmark and friendship bracelet! Reading + Wellness = Joy!

Jane Meeker, age 76, enjoyed coloring and interacting with the students. She exclaimed, "It was my favorite part!"

Lake Shore Public Schools focuses attention on creating a learning environment that keeps students engaged in the classroom. With a variety of different subjects and courses, students will never cease to have unique courses that captivate them in the classroom. From our youngest students to the oldest, students have found constant engaging material presented to them during classes. Our educators strive to offer students the best academic experience possible and have a profound influence on students' lives.

Bonus: It is officially March is Reading month! During this month, we highlight so many different reading activities designed with and for kids. Our administrators and staff members love to read, too, and captured Reading Across the Shorian Nation by sharing their favorite books!

In the effort to celebrate March is Women's History Month, Lake Shore Public Schools students read biographies featuring inspirational and modern-day women from our vast selection inside our school libraries.

March is Women's History Month, a month to study, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play in American life and history. We will continue to encourage girls and young women to speak up, challenge expectations, and become trailblazers, pioneers, innovators, and leaders. And that includes encouraging them to advocate for their own mental health.

Iyla O'Connor, newly crowned Miss St. Clair Shores, visited to read to Ms. Whisman's 1st graders at Violet Elementary!

Thank you to everyone who organized our Elementary Book Fairs! There were so many great choices!

In addition, four selfless women teacher leaders from Lake Shore High School, Kara Tanski, Paige May, Natalie Anderson, and Jessica Rabine, gave students opportunities to explore life after high school at two different field trips yesterday. Tanski chaperoned Juniors and Seniors at Michigan State University while May, Anderson, and Rabine spent the day at a transition conference put on by Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Disability Network of Eastern Michigan. There was even a keynote panel featuring Rabine!

In partnership with the Saint Clair Shores Fire Department, Lake Shore Public Schools' National Honor Society from Lake Shore High School and National Junior Honor Society from Kennedy Middle School filled eggs in preparation for the annual Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 30th at Blossom Heath Park. The event begins at noon.

Fire Lt. Scott Campbell reached out to Lake Shore for assistance in filling these eggs and 75 Shorians were eager to help.

Senior Annika Florek was so egg-cited to help because the task was a cool idea and therapeutic for her. She chose to stuff $1 in an egg just for the fun of it.

Eighth grader Cameron Strzelecki gained service hours. He said, "I had a good time putting the eggs together."

Children of all ages can bring their baskets to fill with eggs while parents cheer them on. Then, visit our special guest, the Easter Bunny, for a great family picture!

This fun-filled event is sponsored by the SCS Firefighters Union, Local 1744, in cooperation with the city Parks & Recreation Department. You won’t want to miss this hopping event!

Thank you, Shorian Nation, for packing 15,000 eggs with delicious treats for the anticipated 450 expert egg collectors to enjoy! We also appreciate the Fire Department's pizza delivery today for all student-helpers. It took this crew 1.5 hours to complete the job.

Campbell wrote, “Never in my 17 years of organizing this event have I had such a smooth, positive, and enjoyable experience setting up for the best 3 minutes of Easter a kid can have! I am so very grateful to you all and to your exceptional students for being a part of this. We take an oath as public servants and dedicate our lives to this community, so interacting with the youth that will lead this great city is the best public service we can ask for! I can’t wait to run it back with you all next year!”

Bonus: Thank you to Roy O’Brien Ford for sponsoring our Egg Dive!

The 4th grade team at Masonic Heights Elementary helped their students become published authors!

Mrs. Thomas' class showed us how she created a class book using Studentreasures Publishing. She ordered a kit, let her students' imaginations run wild as they filled the pages with their own personal narratives and illustrations, submitted completed pages, and received a hardcover book!

Mrs. Thomas said, "I combined personal narratives with our Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts curriculum and students enjoyed writing their pieces based on personal choice."

Many elementary teachers completed Amplify CKLA training during our Professional Development this year. Amplify CKLA is based on research showing that closing the background knowledge gap is necessary for closing the reading gap and ensuring equity for all students. To that end, Amplify CKLA teaches literacy through the lens of cross-curricular domains in science, history, literature, and culture. It was developed in response to research that shows the critical impact of background knowledge on reading comprehension and college- and career-readiness.

Grace Schedlbaur has a few personal journals at home and loves writing. In her personal narrative, she told us about her Halloween camping vacation at Jellystone. Matthew Vandamme visited Hawaii in 2022 and described "the best week of his life" as he snorkled with sea turtles. This vacation was extra special because it was part of a granted wish on behalf of his brother from The Rainbow Connection. This organization provides support services to Michigan children battling life-threatening illnesses. We are happy to report that his brother Mason is doing well.

Mrs. Legato's class has inspired others to create these books as her editions of Native Americans and The Best Part of Me went over so well!

Tigers dressed as their favorite book characters! We love their love for reading and writing.

Thanks to your support, we are seeing many significant changes in our school and those plans begin with a vision outlined in renderings from Partners in Architecture.

Sen. Kevin Hertel and Sen. Darrin Camilleri recently visited Lake Shore to discuss those plans with Superintendent Dr. DiPonio which included a projected timeline and tour.

Registered Architect Matt Showalter from Partners in Architecture expressed his excitement for these projects which featured, what he referred to as, the new district hub, and will be located at the former Administration Center and current Rodgers Elementary spaces. It will include an approximate 8,000 square feet of new addition and renovation to the existing space.

This hub, the gateway to Lake Shore, will serve as a beacon for educational opportunities for all ages. In this space, we will build an Early Childhood Center and Community Center, next to a newly renovated Rodgers Elementary. Per Barton Malow, the estimated date for the hub to open is scheduled to open in fall 2026.

Early childhood experiences affect the development of the brain's architecture, which provides the foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. Our Early Childhood Center, accommodating 18 classrooms, will create an environment that fosters play-based learning with bright colors and a fun atmosphere.

An additional $1.25 million grant for this project was made possible as part of the state budget. We are appreciative of this opportunity for funding to help more Saint Clair Shores families and our neighboring friends find quality, affordable child care with Lake Shore Public Schools.

Showalter said, "The new ECC will stand out on Harper with its color scheme, like a box of crayons. The use of the Community Center for ECC kids will provide a strong base for lifelong learning." Showalter's 7-month-old son Kazimir attends our current ECC which makes these new plans personal to him.

The Community Center will be a gathering place where social networks, group activities, and meetings will occur. It will be open for the whole community to enjoy the field house with artificial turf or a game of pickleball on a traditional gym floor finish. There will be educational spaces for Adult Education classes or a school board meeting in the evening. The intention is to open for the whole community to enjoy, a place for collective well-being.

Lake Shore has a strong legacy of being excellent stewards of the community’s resources. We are committed to provide you with bond updates as we continue to prioritize our students' future.

The Shorian Nation invited therapy dogs to spread smiles and love. We were excited for these canine buddies to help improve the emotional, social, and academic wellbeing at our schools.

Thank you to the teams from Positive Changes Therapy Dogs for joining us at Lake Shore High School, North Lake High School, and the Lake Shore Early Childhood Center to share Trixi (Black Lab), Estelle (Aussie), Jagger (Burmese Mountain Dog), and Ruby (Boxer).

Sophomore Caleb Audia and his class had a fortunate visit from Jagger. Caleb said, "I have a Pit Bull at home and we vibe together. Jagger has made me want to get another dog." In fact, the entire class begged for a class pet. They loved petting their therapy dog friend.

At the beginning of the school year, we shared our own spotlight on Maisie (Golden Retriever), our Media Productions teacher Mrs. Blaszkowski's one-and-a-half-year-old rescue Golden Retriever who has joined us permanently at Lake Shore High School. We appreciate Mrs. Blaszkowski's help with scheduling this incredible opportunity!

Animals provide a type of love and compassion that compares to no other.

How does Lake Shore support its students?

At Lake Shore Public Schools, we are deeply committed to the mental health and well-being of our students. We understand that fostering a supportive and nurturing environment is essential for their overall success and happiness.

The Upstander program is designed to engage students in a meaningful, relevant conversation about negative social behaviors that lead to bullying within their school. This is accomplished through eight interactive workshops that provide education and promote team building and advocacy for the issue. The eight one hour-long workshops students at Lake Shore High School attend are presented by the professional staff of the Defeat the Label organization.

Each lesson is designed to facilitate the development of leadership abilities, critical thinking skills and provide training in methods of effectively intervening in a bullying situation. The knowledge gained from each lesson helps to reduce the incidence of “bystander syndrome”; a key element that allows situations to escalate into more dangerous conflicts. It is our hope that participating students will be inspired to devise new ways of spreading the message of tolerance and inclusion throughout our school and community.

Defeat The Label is a Michigan based and internationally known non-profit organization that is empowering students in classrooms around the globe. Defeat the Label believes that in order to end bullying, we have to put the power back where it belongs, in the hands of our students. Thank you Executive Director, Ms. Jamie Kaniarz, for your 7 years of leadership at Lake Shore High School.

Kaniarz said, "Defeat the Label is thrilled to have The Upstander Anti-Bullying program return to Lake Shore High School this year. I always look forward to our time at Lake Shore, not only because Lake Shore students are awesome, but because of the exceptional caliber of the students. Lake Shore students are constantly among the most engaged, enthusiastic, and empathetic students, that I have the honor to work with. Adding to that, you have an administrative team, who is among the most supportive that I have had the pleasure of working with. Lake Shore is notable for its proactive dedication to addressing complicated social issues, and its desire to empower students with the tools that they will need to tackle these issues and to create lasting change."

We applaud Lake Shore High School's Marketing and Sales and Media classes for their participation in Strive For a Safer Drive campaign and Courageous Persuaders competition submissions.

Students at Michigan high schools, including Lake Shore High School, will benefit from efforts to make teenagers better, safer drivers by participating in Strive For a Safer Drive (S4SD), a public-private partnership between Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). Business teacher Mrs. Radlick's peer-led traffic safety campaign seeks to reduce traffic crashes which are the leading cause of death for teens.

“Inexperience and risk-taking behavior are factors that increase the crash risk for young drivers,” said Kayla Thomas-Wright, S4SD Coordinator. “This campaign aims to increase safety and raise awareness about teen driving in a way that teens can relate to and better understand.”

2023-2024 S4SD Fact Sheets

As part of the S4SD program, Lake Shore’s Marketing and Sales class created a teen-led traffic safety campaign to educate their fellow classmates about distracted driving, seat belt use, speeding, underage drinking/impaired driving or winter driving.

Radlick explained, "We applied for and received a $1,000 grant for the Strive for a Safer Drive campaign (#S4SD). Our primary topic is distracted driving, and our slogan is "#LifeisPreciousDon'tDriveReckless."

"We kicked off the campaign with a required safety belt survey - surveying how many teens were wearing seat belts as they drove out of the school parking lot. We borrowed the Vince and Larry crash test dummy costumes and scheduled a visit to KMS to talk to the 8th graders (who will soon be taking driver's ed) about safe driving. While discussing safe driving, high school students gave out Vince and Larry trading cards, and encouraged middle school students a chance to try walking a straight line while texting or while wearing "impaired" goggles."

They also brought in a driving simulator and students were able to experience the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, in a safe environment. In February, Jim Santilli and Kayla Thomas-Wright, from the Transportation Improvement Association visited and told our students about the dangers of distracted driving. A safe driving pledge is scheduled as an upcoming activity. The contest continues through March. The class earned 3rd place in 2019 and 4th place in 2022 and is looking for a top finish in the state again in 2024!

Driving is an exciting privilege. Their safe driving initiative is important. For more information about S4SD, please visit Michigan.gov/s4sd.

Her class also won 1st place in a Holiday Marketing contest based on profits earned and money raised for St. Jude's Hospital for Children, the class charity.

The Courageous Persuaders competition encourages high school students to create 30-second television commercials on the dangers of drinking and driving and distracted driving. Middle school classrooms review and judge the videos and help determine the scholarship winners. Participants learn how to create their own video, are honored at an awards celebration, and most importantly, are making a difference in raising awareness and changing attitudes towards these dangerous issues facing young adults. The following are examples of high school student submissions:

-https://youtu.be/wLTGUO2PjrM?si=c3pJXRlrty8rPlUt

By Julian Smith (media 1)

-https://youtu.be/wLTGUO2PjrM?si=c3pJXRlrty8rPlUt

By Conner Carney (media 1)

-https://youtu.be/wLTGUO2PjrM?si=c3pJXRlrty8rPlUt

By Jimmy Sheen (media 2)

-https://youtu.be/BBpZOZI98-Q?si=rVApnR6HdECskk1D

By Emily Tolcer and Emily Koniecki (media 2)

-https://youtu.be/FJ1eZKZ54dY?si=gpxIaIhqVUGQKd6h

By Zachary Cardenas and Keith Reeves (media 2)

-https://youtu.be/z3SjXtq7X2E

By Meghan Sweeney and Ella Pascoe (media 1)

-https://youtu.be/HJdvkDsM8jk

By Lukas Storbeck (media 1)

There are 3 categories this year: Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, and Empowered Passenger. Questionnaires administered to middle school students gauge the persuasiveness of the commercials produced by high schoolers. Ratings on these questionnaires determine the winners. These were some of the questions:

-Did it keep your interest the whole time?

-Did you like it? Why?

-Did you think it was creative and persuasive to you?

-What changes would you recommend?

They will announce the Top 60 by early April. The Awards Ceremony at Emagine Theater in Royal Oak is scheduled for May 8th. Good luck!

Since its inception, the Courageous Persuaders YouTube Channel has well over 350,000 views with nearly 7,000 video entries submitted from over 14,000 high school students. You will see there is no other program in the country like Courageous Persuaders and, they are proud to say, it is making a difference.

Lake Shore High School's Charity Week raised $4,168 to help fund the Paige DeVine Redlin: Women Empowering Women Scholarship.

We are recapping the 2024 Charity Week fashion. How did the Shorian Nation display school unity and spirit in their attire?

During this highly anticipated week, the Shorian Nation was encouraged to follow a silly, student-created dress code. Thank you for celebrating your school pride by participating in these unique days!

• Some came in dressed as doctors, in sports attire, wearing scrubs, and several arrived wearing suits or shirt and tie for Dress as a Dad Day!
• Dressed in vibrant florals representing a Caribbean beach location or Mickey Mouse ears and polka dot outfits to show love for Disney, Tacky Tourist Day was all about standing out from the regular locals.
• Dress Like Your Type Day prompted students to wear jock, gym rat, country boy, or beachy attire.
• Students chose their partner for Duos Day and either twinned or dressed as an infamous pair and were roaming the halls of Lake Shore.
• Colors speak all languages. Class Color Day is a beloved spirit day full of bright, fun shades. Each year, a new class enters and votes for their favorite!

Pep assemblies are a classic staple in everyone's high school experience. Games in this year’s Charity Week pep assembly included Dodgeball, Obstacle Course, Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Cup, Name That Song, and Basketball Musical Chairs which kept the school spirit high and involved every class. To pump up energy, student spectators cheered for their peers from the stands.

Your Charity Week generosity not only supported the education of promising Lake Shore graduates, but also served as a lasting tribute to Paige's spirit of compassion and determination.

Together, we made a lasting impact on the lives of deserving students and ensured that Paige's memory continues to shine brightly in our community.

March Madness was epic!

Our loyal fans created posters, wore team colors, and shouted in support of their represented school during our March Madness Tournament on Wednesday, March 6th. The facial expressions, silly, Globetrotter-like moves, and constant laughter made this event a success! We appreciated the singing of the National Anthem, pre-game yoga session, free throw competitions, and, of course, the staff athletes.

Lake Shore Foundation’s Chairman, Jack Dick, reminded everyone that this event was designed to bring the Lake Shore family together. The money raised helps students reach their goals of excellence by funding support for important educational activities not provided by the schools, is a bonus!

Congratulations to the following Lake Shore Public Schools winners:

• Elementary Champion: Rodgers Elementary
• Secondary Champion: NLHS/KMS

It doesn’t surprise us that the RED and WHITE teams took the dub!

Thank you to the following staff members who were part of our team rosters.

Why should you never talk to pi? Because he’ll just go on forever.

Happy Pi (3.14) Day! Shorians celebrated this infinite decimal in many ways, but we revisited this dynamic cookie lesson.

Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Warren’s 6th graders at Kennedy Middle School completed a Pi Day Measuring Cookies activity. To begin, they measured their nilla, sugar, chocolate chip, monster, oatmeal, Oreos, and vanilla sandwich cookies using the centimeter side of their ruler, measuring to the nearest millimeter. Then, students measured the circumstance and diameter of the cookies, recording their measurements as a ratio on their Cookie Monster worksheets!

Brayden Slanec expressed his enjoyment for the activity. He said, "Best day ever! I ate 5 cookies and enjoy math!" More importantly, he learned that if he takes diameter and multiplies it by pi, it equals the circumference.

Wendy Zdeb, the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, wrote a feature article on Lake Shore High School and Dr. Janelle Bross titled Principal Dr. Janelle Bross = Shorian Pride.

Zdeb wrote, “Walking the halls of a high school under renovation reminds me of the many hats our building administrators wear – construction foreman, architect, mental health provider, listener, planner, cheerleader, etc. Dr. Bross is clearly an educator in her role for all the right reasons.

Congratulations to our March Slurpee/Smoothie Surprise Positivity Project Honorees:

Lake Shore Early Childhood Center

1. Ramona Filer - Love
   

Masonic Heights Elementary

1. Vita Harris - Leadership

2. Colton Glass - Forgiveness

3. Libby Bonser - Self Control

Rodgers Elementary

1. Mason Moore - Self Control
2. Alyssa Goins - Kindness
3. Sarah Rangel - Creativity

Violet Elementary

1. Harper Miller - OPM

2. Jonathan Jiminez - Gratitude

3. Isabella Bouji - Kindness

Kennedy Middle School

1. Parker Heiss - Teamwork

2. Moira Jeffers - Perseverance

3. Kannon Potter - Kindness

4. Logan Heatherly - Love of Learning

Lake Shore High School

1. Derrick Sturdivant - Teamwork

2. Jennifer Riopelle - Kindness

3. Jetaria Taylor - Kindness

4. Mr. Couck - Leadership

5. Brayden Pouttu - Kindness

6. Adysen Fluary - Kindness

North Lake High School

1. Jordan Young - Integrity
   

Thank you 7-Eleven Store Owner Virgil Johnson and EOS Cafe and Coffee House Store Owner Tony Zarife's for your generosity and sponsorships!

We have built an online home for our athletic department. Our goal is to bring our athletic programs to life by sharing schedules, scores, and social media while ensuring our athletes get the promotion they deserve. Visit the Shorian Sports website for 24/7/365 access to the information you have always wanted and follow along with our sports action.

We have partnered with Kroger to help fund our athletics. Please read this letter from our Athletic Coordinator Rich Bowers.

In addition, follow @ShorianSports on X for access to live sports updates from your favorite coaches and teams!

We believe a balance of academics and athletics creates a well-rounded student. Students who participate in sports not only gain the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, they also learn lessons about sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, respect, and knowing how to win and lose.

Spring headshots were taken for all Lake Shore High School athletes except Track and Field and added to the Athletic website.

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