Lakeside Middle School

Charting our Course
It is our belief that every middle school child has the capacity to be compassionate and giving; to be perceptive, creative, and informed; to be industrious, ethical and a risk-taker; to be poised; to persevere and to celebrate each day with optimism.
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STAR Testing Schedule 2013

	zero period meets		zero period meets
	Tues, May 7th	Wed, May 8th	Tues, May 14th	Wed, May 15th
7th Start Time	8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.**	8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.**
8th Start Time	8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.
7th/8th End Time	3:05 p.m.	3:05 p.m.	3:05 p.m.	3:05 p.m.

** 7th grade students in Directed Math, Introduction to Pre-Algebra and Pre-Algebra only.
7th grade students in Algebra will report to school at 11:40 both Wednesdays.

OPEN HOUSE – Thursday, May 16 6:00-7:00

The Lakeside staff welcomes you to our Annual Open House on Thursday, May 16, 2013 beginning at 5:30 with a bake sale sponsored by Honor Society. Classrooms will be open from 6:00 – 7:00 PM and the Book Fair will be on display in the Library Media Center. This is an evening in which you, our guests, are invited to visit, tour the school and walk a mile in your Mariner’s shoes!

Our Book Fair is Coming!
May 13 - May 17
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Parents and Students - Please help us by taking this short survey regarding homework. It will take only about 5 minutes and it will help the district gather information about homework in IUSD. Thanks so much.
parents click here	students click here

Congratulations to our Academic Pentathlon Teams for an outstanding showing at the Academic Pentathlon Competition this year. Our 7th grade team took 3rd in Super Quiz and 2nd Overall while our 8th grade team took 4th in Super Quiz and 3rd Overall. The Super Quiz subject area was Science. Click to see individual results.

Congratulations to Annie Chang, Kate Krolikowski, Harley Sutton, Alyssa Cadavona, and Kailie Michalak for being crowned State Champions at the California State History Day Competition this past weekend in Sacramento! These girls will now represent California at the National History Day Competition from June 9th through the 13th at the University of Maryland.

6th Grade Parent Night Presentation

As promised, here is the link to the 6th Grade Parent Night Orientation Powerpoint. Thanks to all the parents who attended; it was an amazing evening!
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EMERGING ARTISTS
A select group of artwork from
each of the
Irvine Middle Schools

Opening Reception
Thursday, May 30
6:30-8:00pm

Additional Viewing Day
Friday, May 31
10am-5pm read>

Congratulations to Lakeside Students for outstanding grades, citizenship and perfect attendance in trimester 2 of 2012-2013.
Principal's HR	Staff HR	Citizenship HR	Attendance

High School Registration Process
Spring 2013
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Thanks to all of you who donated to our 2nd annual Sea of Donors campaign. With your help, we raised, $10,000! Thanks to the Lakeside staff and community for showing your support; we cannot do it without you!

Residency Verification

Residency Verification and Affidavit Form

Congratulations to the 2012 - 2013 Lakeside Middle School District Science Fair Winners
click for a list of winners

Congratulatins to Angela Dong and Annie Chang!
Angela Dong took 4th place in the Orange County Spelling Bee, earning a trophy and a 200 dollar cash prize. Annie Chang took 5th place, earning a trophy and a 175 dollar cash prize. Look for the girls in the OC Register this weekend.

Congratulations to the Astounding Inventions contest winners! click for a list of winners
Division Winner – Blue Ribbon – 1st Place
Outstanding Invention – Red Ribbon – 2nd Place
Honorable Mention – White Ribbon – 3rd Place
In addition to their ribbons, the Division Winners will receive a check for $50 and the Outstanding Inventions will receive a check for $25.

Congratulations to the outstanding students who have demonstrated the Core Ethical Values for January & February 2013. read>

Mariners of the Month
The Lakeside staff proudly recognizes the "Mariners of the Month" for April 2013 for the 2012-2013 school year. read>

Lakeside is participating in the Box Tops for Education program. This program helps schools earn cash through several different programs. Click on the links below for more information. A current list of bonus opportunities, local in-store offers, giveaways and other chances to save money and earn extra cash for your school. Bonus offers change all the time, so check back often! bonus opportunities
Register to become a Member	Local Offers	Box Tops Market Place

Lakeside’s Homework Club
In the Media Center After school
3:10 – 4:00 p.m.
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday - Thursday
There is No Homework Club on Friday’s and Early Out Days!
Student Attendance is Voluntary and there is No Cost

2012-2013 Bell Schedules
Lakeside families be sure to view our new bell schedules.
Please note: Late Start Days are now Tuesdays.
Lakeside 2012-2013 Bell Schedules

"Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent.
But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! Be cool – follow some basic safety tips when you ride." read>

Student Fee Information - Student Fees, Charges and Donations
For information regarding student fees and donation requests, please access this link: Student Fee Information

IUSD LunchBox Website
The IUSD LunchBox website is where you have access to your student's transaction history, can view account balances and current lunch, breakfast, and pizza menus. You can also find information about nutrition, fitness and fun pages for students.

Parents: Be sure you have a valid email address to ensure you receive communication, including grade printouts. Update your information in the IUSD Parent Portal.