

This Is How We Lakeview
July 2023 Edition: Volume 4

Latest Updates
Well....we're almost there! This week was full of some fun recognitions for our students, starting with the 7th-grade Academic Awards ceremony on Wednesday, the National Junior Honor Society induction on Wednesday, the 8th-grade Academic Awards ceremony on Thursday, and our Party on the Patio earlier today. This has been a great end to the year!
As a reminder, students' last day of school is this coming Wednesday. They will be dismissed from school at 12:10 pm. Any 8th-grader who did not turn in their Chromebook and charger earlier today can do so next week. If they won't be in the building next week, please drop it off in the Main Office at some point soon. 8th-graders will be receiving new Chromebooks as they start their freshman year.
I hope all of our families enjoy Memorial Day weekend, and congratulations to those families who have seniors graduating this weekend!
Ben Baptist
Principal
Important Dates
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day - No School
Wednesday, May 29th: Last Day of School - Students dismissed at 12:10 pm
Last Day of School
As a reminder, our last day for the 23-24 school year is Wednesday, May 29th. We will run an early-release schedule on that day, and students will be dismissed at 12:10 pm.
Summer Spiritwear Sale!
Our summer spiritwear sale kicks off this Tuesday, May 21st! Through June 4th, all items at 25% off sitewide, and free shipping is offered for orders over $60. Get your Lakeview swag now!
School Supplies for Next Year
7th-grade families: Do you want to get a jump on buying school supplies for next year? Would you like to save time by not heading out to area stores? Use this link to reserve your child a School Supply Box for next year.
Don't Miss Out on This Year's Yearbook!
If you have yet to order this year's yearbook, make sure you don't miss out on your opportunity! Use the link below to visit our website through Walsworth and then search "Lakeview." You will then select Pickerington Lakeview Jr High and be taken to our specific page. Yearbooks are $38.
PLSD Summer Food Program
See the flyer below for information about our district's Summer Food Program. The program runs from June 3-28 and is open to any child ages 1-18.
Summer PE Class Opportunity
Please see the flyer below for information PLSD's Summer PE program. The class runs from June 3-14, 8:00am - 2:30pm each day. For a current 7th grader to qualify to take the class, they must have taken Physical Education this year due to it being for HS credit.
Summer Break: Partnering for Student Safety Online
Staying Connected, Staying Safe
As summer approaches and students enjoy their well-deserved break, we want to partner with you in ensuring their continued online safety. District-issued devices have monitoring software in place to help safeguard students from harmful content. While this monitoring software remains active throughout the summer, school staff will not be available to check student activity during this time.
Here's How We Can Work Together:
Increased Parental Supervision: Just like with any personally-owned device, we encourage you to closely monitor your child's activity on their school device throughout the summer. Engage in open conversations about responsible online behavior and safe browsing habits.
Content Filtering Remains Active: School-issued devices have filters in place to block inappropriate content, helping to create a safer online environment for students. These filters play a vital role, but it's important to remember that no filtering system is foolproof.
Additional Resources:
We have compiled a list of helpful resources to empower you in supporting your child's digital wellbeing:
PLSD Tech Town Halls: Dive into our insightful technology town hall meetings on the PLSD Communications YouTube Channel YouTube: plsdcommunications. Gain valuable tips and strategies for promoting safe online habits for your child.
Common Sense Media: Explore the extensive resources on Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/). This website offers a wealth of age-appropriate content guides and practical advice tailored to your child's specific grade level.
Support the Lakeview PTO
Please consider supporting our PTO by donating through the link below.
Summer Resources Available to Families
Check out the flyer below for information on a variety of resources and programs available to our students and families this summer.
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".
Upcoming Cross Country Info Meetings
Any boy interested in running cross country next year should attend the informational meeting this coming Thursday, May 16th, during E/I. The meeting will take place in Room 214.
Any girl interested in running cross country next year should attend the informational meeting next Monday, May 20th, during PAW Time, in Room 209.
Boys Golf Information
Any boy who is interested in playing golf next year, tryouts begin on July 29.
Please fill out the following player information form for summer golf opportunities and tryout info.
Contact Head Coach Steve Schill, Steven_Schill@plsd.us if you have any questions.
Boys Cross Country Info
Please click on the attached link for the info packet for the upcoming Boys Cross Country season.
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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