Last Day of School
Friday, June 4, 2010

• Dimissal times for ALL GRADES will be at 12 Noon.
• The buses will be very full, so please pick up your children if possible.
• Students not picked up by the time buses are scheduled to depart will be placed on the buses.
• NO FOOD will be allowed on the buses at departure.

Thank you and have a great summer!

Attention 8th Grade Parents and Students:

The Lakeside School 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Independence High School (Athletic Field).

• Water will be provided for graduates
• Individual Pictures by Fox School Portraits will begin at 4:30 pm
• If you do not want an individual picture, report by 5:30 pm
• Roll-call/Line-up at 5:45 pm
• For the comfort of families and guests, you may bring seat cushions and water

Thank you,

Lakeside School

Lakeside 6th - 8th Grade Physical Education
Dressing Out Policies for 2010-2011

To better prepare students for High School Physical Education classes and to build a healthy state of mind for fitness and daily activities, students in grades 6th - 8th grades will be REQUIRED to dress out for P.E. classes. Parents will be required to provide or purchase acceptable attire for class.

The following dress code rules are:
(all clothes must adhere to the established school dress code)

• Plain red short-sleeved t-shirts (red Lakeside shirts are allowed)
• Plain black shorts (no sagging allowed, no jeans, no dresses, etc.)
• Plain black sweatpants (with drawstring)
• Sweatshirt for cold days (can be any color or type, no heavy jackets)
• White socks (white allows for feet to breathe)
• Athletic shoes (running or sport -No slip-ons, heeled, Uggs, boots, slippers or flip-flops - shoes must surround ankle for adequate protection)

P.E. clothes should be kept clean and in good condition (not torn and no cut-offs). They will be treated just like school books, students will have to plan ahead and bring clothes and shoes to P.E. daily. No time will be given to retrieve clothes or shoes from school lockers during class.

Students are either completely dressed out or not. Students who choose not to dress out for P.E. or wear incorrect attire will have their grade lowered and will have to walk during their class. Non-suits will be treated the same as Tardies. On the third non-suit of each quarter, the student will receive a referral that is to be brought back signed by a parent the next day. With each referral given, lunchtime detention is assigned to the student. Each additional non-suit will result in another referral and detention. Each quarter the non-suits will reset.

Students must change from their school clothes to proper Physical Education clothes. Students may not wear their P.E. clothes over or under regular school clothes. Locker rooms will be locked during class to provide protection for students’ possessions.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions concerning Physical Education policies, we always welcome your input. We hope this makes your child's P.E. experience more productive and enjoyable.

Dear Parents/Guardians of
in-coming 6th Grade students to Lakeside School,

You are cordially invited to attend a Lakeside School Parent Orientation Meeting at
5:30 pm in the Suburu School Multi-Purpose Room on Thursday, May 6th.
This is for parents/guardians of in-coming 6th grade students for the 2010/2011 school year.

The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes and will include an opportunity for questions to be answered by the 6th grade teachers and me. Following the meeting you are encouraged to attend Suburu School's Open House activities. We hope you will be able to attend this important meeting, and look forward to working with you and your student.

Sincerely, Mike McGrath, Principal

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Your student will be participating in California’s Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program from April 26th through May 3rd.  All public schools in California participate in the STAR Program, which is designed to provide students, parents, teachers, and the community with information about student achievement.

All California students in grades 2nd-11th will be testing in reading, written expression (language), spelling, and mathematics as a part of the STAR Program.  Additionally, students in 5th grade will be administered a science test, and students in 8th grade will be administered a science and history-social science test.

The STAR Program consists of the California Standards Tests (CST’s).  Students in 2nd-8th grades take the CST’s, which will show how well students are achieving on content standards established for all California students by the State Board of Education. 

It is important that students do their best on these tests.  You are a vital partner in the testing process and can help by:

• Making sure your child has plenty of rest on the nights before testing.
• Provide a good breakfast on testing days.
• Helping your child see the test as an opportunity to show what he/she has learned and encourage your child to do his/her best.
• Avoid scheduling appointments or activities that will take your child away from school during testing time.
• Be sure your child arrives to school on time.
• There will be no After-School classes/activities during STAR week.

A report of your student’s results on the STAR tests will be mailed to your home as soon as we receive them.  Please watch for these reports to arrive late summer.
Sincerely,

Mike McGrath
Principal

Parent Conferences

Wednesday & Thursday, March 24th and 25th

Spring Recess

Friday, March 26th
(School will resume on Tuesday, April 6)

There is no supervision for children during conferences times. Please make prior arrangements for the supervision of your children.

• Kindergarten - 5th Grade parents may receive a letter from the classroom teacher with a scheduled date and time for a parent conference. Parents can also contact teachers to schedule a conference.
  • There are no After-School classes.
• 6th, 7th and 8th Grade parents may schedule a conference by contacting the teacher(s).
  • There is No After-School Homework Club.
• ISS/Opportunity Class will be dismissed at 1:22 pm during this week. Students must either ride the bus home or be picked up no later than 1:30 pm
• Dismissal Times: All buses will run one hour earlier than normal.
  • Kindergarten - 5th Grade @ 1:22 pm
  • Middle School @ 2:24 pm