May 17th, 2024

Today marks the final Advisory for the 2023-2024 school year. We are grateful to have this program and platform to engage students and faculty in meaningful Social and Emotional Lessons. Our sixth graders had a chance to ‘Chit-Chat’ to reflect on their first year in middle school. Through discussions and guided questions, students discussed topics that impact the daily lives of sixth graders.

In seventh grade, our students created a “Survival Guide” for the incoming seventh graders. This activity allows the students to reflect on their school year and helps prepare the incoming seventh-grade class. They gave them tips about how to be successful, manage friendships, manage time, and much more. The incoming seventh-grade class will review this guide at the beginning of next year to help them have a successful experience in seventh grade.

As the eighth graders wind down during their time here at LCJSMS, they get ready for the next chapter: high school. The Peer Leaders from the high school came to help prepare the eighth graders and get them excited about all that the high school has to offer. We hope it was informative, insightful, and reassuring. While change can be scary, the high school is a great school and has much to offer in all areas.

Heart 2 Heart is partnering up with GRACE to do a Unity Day Drive. Please donate any of the following items: sunscreen, deodorant, new socks, new unopened spices, canned chicken, tuna or salmon and sponges, or paper towels. Collections bins are located behind the security guard's desk, near the concourse. We are accepting items until Monday, May 20th.

A3 Alliance club will be ending on May 30th.

Please click this link to view the 8th grade end of year activities. Permission slips in Genesis will be available closer to each event date.

The Summit Municipal Golf Course will be hosting Disc After Dark which will take place today at 8:00pm. It will be $10.00 for one round. Bring your own disc or borrow one of theirs. Bring a flashlight! Pre Registration is preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. Go to summitcommunityprograms.com and clock on the "Register Now" box on the homepage.

Ages 12 and up only. No more than 4 people per group. Last tee time is 9:30pm.

Questions? Call the Department of Community Programs at 908-277-2932. Rain date is Thursday, May 23rd.

Leaders in Training is a great program for teens to develop leadership skills, learn how to work with children of all ages, and have fun at the same time. LITs receive weekly leadership lectures, practical skills training and performance evaluations.

LITs accompany Camp Cannundus on weekly trips and gain opportunities to become future Summer Camp Counselors.

If you are interested in registering please use link below.

https://www.thesay.org/Camp/2024-Camp-Programs/

For more information regarding LITs or any Summit AREA YMCA programs please visit thesay.org or contact Trevor Cromwell, Director of Teens and Equity.

Middle school is a trying time for our students, and many struggle with navigating adolescent development. Many of those challenges include fitting in by wearing current, fashionable clothing and garments. While the administration at the middle school understands that clothing is an integral part of self-expression, we ask that all of our students wear clothing suitable for school. As the weather gets warmer, please keep this in mind as your child dresses for school. We want to ensure that our school is an appropriate place for learning. Links to our student handbook regarding dress code can be found here (on page 12).

Dear 8th Grade Parents- Exciting News! We're gearing up for the 8th Grade Carnival and we need your help to make it a great event. Do you have any lawn games, like cornhole, bocce, ladder ball or a giant Connect 4? If so, we'd love to borrow them for the day to add to the fun. We promise to take good care of them and return them to you right after the carnival. If you are able to help out, please let us know. You can email us at lcjsmsptoinfo@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support! Additionally we are looking for Parent volunteers to help at both the Pool Party and the Carnival. Please check the links below to assist.

Pool Party Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4FA5AD2FA6FA7-49241237-8thgrade#/

Carnival Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4FA5AD2FA6FA7-49278898-8thgrade#/

Please see the attached flyer to purchase your lawn sign for 8th Grade Graduation.

Last call to buy the SPOTLIGHT YEARBOOK. We still have over 100 Eighth grade students who have not yet purchased the yearbook. If you are unsure if you have purchased the yearbook, please feel free to email Stefanie Jurista - sjurista@summit.k12.nj.us to check.

You can order a yearbook here: Order the Yearbook today: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ Code: 13140

5/29-5/30: 8th Grade Trip Washington DC

6/6: 8th Grade Pool Party (must complete community service hours to attend)

6/7: 8th Grade Community Service Breakfast

6/7: 8th Grade Pool Party Rain Date

6/10: 8th Grade Carnival

6/11: 8th Grade Carnival Rain Date

6/14: Last Day of School (single session)

6/17: 8th-Grade Graduation Practice, Tatlock Field 9am-12 pm

6/17- 8th Grade Graduation, Tatlock Field 5:30 pm