This Is How We Lakeview
July 2023 Edition: Volume 4
Latest Updates
This week's newsletter is packed with new information. We are starting to wrap up this school year and, with athletics, look ahead to opportunities next fall.
Next week, we are celebrating our teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Our PTO has been very generous in planning some goodies and surprises for our teachers, so if you would like to donate toward our PTO, please do so at this link! Teachers also love a good, old-fashioned note of appreciation from their students, so please consider having your student(s) write a note to their teachers.
For our 8th-grade families who were invited to our Academic Awards ceremony, some of you inadvertently received two dates for the ceremony. The correct date is Thursday, May 23rd. Families should arrive at 7:30 am, and the ceremony will begin at 7:45 am.
Ben Baptist
Principal
Important Dates
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
Saturday, May 18th: May Dance
Thursday, May 23rd: 8th Grade Academic Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 24th: 8th Grade Chromebook Collection
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.
This Week in Our Classrooms
Students in our 8th grade Social Studies classrooms had the opportunity to check out some items from the Civil War. Our teachers partnered with the Civil War traveling trunk from the American Battlefield Trust.
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.
Help us win! Through May 6th, if we sell 50 school supplies kits, our school will be entered into a drawing for $2,500 worth of free school supplies. If you haven't secured your box for next year yet, do it before May 6th!
Chromebook Collection for 8th Graders
On Friday, May 24th, our 8th grade students will be turning in their Chromebooks. However, they will still be able to access district programs through a personal device through the end of July.
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.
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.
May Dance Expectations
As we toward the end of the school year, one of the bigger events still on the calendar is our annual May Dance, which will be held on Saturday, May 18th. More information will be sent out in future newsletters.
Starting April 2nd, when we return from Spring Break, any student who receives In-School Study (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) as a result of a behavior incident will be ineligible to attend the May Dance.
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.
PHSN Creative Showcase
Please see the flyer below for information on PHSN's upcoming Creative Showcase.
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".
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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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
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