Lobo Ledger

Lakeside Middle School

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Next week, May 4 -8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Let’s show our appreciation and gratitude to our lobo teachers for all they do to support our students. #ThankALoboTeacher!!!

Medication Pick-Up Tomorrow

If your student has medication in the Nurse's office that needs to be picked up, tomorrow, Monday, May 4th from 12:00-1:30pm. If you are planning to pick up medication on this date, please email the nurses in advance to receive further instruction.

6th grade email Nurse Ella at mdecote@littleelmisd.net
7th and 8th grade email Nurse April at aharpold@littleelmisd.net

Parent Appreciation Day

Tuesday, May 5th is Parent Appreciation Day. LMS would like to thank you for your continual support to LEISD, public schools, teachers, and your loved one's learning.

Happy Nurses Day

Wednesday, May 6th is School Nurse Day! We appreciate all that they do for our kiddos.

LMS Theater Presents: Spoon River Anthology

LMS Theater presents selections from the international bestseller, Spoon River Anthology

by Edgar Lee Masters.

When: May 7th and 8th 6:30-7:00PM
Where: Live Stream via Youtube
How to Watch: Contact Mr. Pszyk at Jpszyk@leisd.ws or Mr. Byard at Jbyard@leisd.ws

Virtual Pre-K & Kinder Roundup

Due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, Little Elm ISD is not able to host an in-person event at campuses for Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup. Instead, the District will hold pre-registration online from Friday, April 17 - Friday, May 22. Parents or guardians of those entering Pre-K and Kindergartners for the 2020-2021 school year will need to complete the pre-registration form. The District will take it from there!

Don’t know if your child qualifies? The state has guidelines for eligibility. We have made it easy for you to determine if your child meets those eligibility requirements. Take the quiz to find out!

School Lunch Hero Day

Friday, May 1st was School Lunch Hero Day! We want to say Thank you to our amazing Little Elm ISD Child Nutrition and their hardworking staff. We appreciate what you're doing to take care of our kids! Watch this special Thank You video.

Join Walker or Strike PTA

With the opening of our two new middle schools quickly approaching, we are beginning the process of creating new PTAs for Walker and Strike Middle School. If you are interested in assisting in this process, would like to join either PTA, or volunteer for a board position, please select and complete the Google Form.

If you have any questions, feel free to email Lori Reeves at cnlreeves@yahoo.com.

JOIN THE AWARD WINNING #1 RANKED COLOR GUARD IN TEXAS!

Attention all 8th graders, come be a part of the our nationally ranked Color Guard Team! In addition, gain PE and Fine Arts high school credit. Select the link to see a video and more information. Interested in joining, contact Ms. Zotti at KZOTTI@leisd.ws.

#Last4LMS

Saying goodbye to a building that holds so many memories is difficult. But saying goodbye during a time when we weren't ready is even more difficult. Watch as we remember Lakeside Middle School and the memories the building holds for so many past and present Lobos.

Counselors Want to hear from you

LMS students, your opinion and voice matters. Click on the link below and complete our End of the Year Counselor Survey. The information collected will help our counseling department serve you better. Counselor End of the Year Survey

LMS Counseling Support

This week's guidance activity discusses positive self image. Select the link to see a quick video on some tips on Having a Positive Self Concept. As a reminder, the counseling team is available and if you need to speak with a counselor, please complete the LMS Counselor Request Form.

Also, click on the link below for May Middle Years to find information on:

Tips to keep students learning
Safety while home alone
How to stay close to your Middle Schooler
The benefits of nature

May Middle Years- English
May Middle Years- Spanish

Counseling Support Homepage

@HomeLearning Continues Through May 20

Instructional Resources for week six of At-Home Learning will be available on our SafeLobo website over the weekend. Week five resources will remain available for another week.

I nstructional Resources Homepage

How to Login In and Use your Online Resources

How to access online LEISD library Resources

Additional Parent and Student Resources

At-Home Learning Series: Preventing the Learning Slide during At-Home Learning

This live webinar focused on how parents and caregivers can support their kids with literacy strategies and language acquisition even if they themselves are English learners. This webinar contains simple steps that can help all parents and caregivers in our community with the realities of at home learning.

Watch: Preventing the Learning Slide during At-Home Learning

Interim Grading Guidelines

The District has worked to compile interim grading guidelines for the 4th nine-week grading period. The following guidelines apply for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Interim Grading Guidelines Homepage

Virtual Instructional Support

Teachers will be available to provide instructional support Monday - Friday during Virtual Office hours, while the district is closed.

AM Virtual Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00pm
PM Virtual Office Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 - 4:00pm

Meal Service Changes Next Week

LEISD will be distributing meals only one day a week on Mondays between 12-1:30 pm at the following locations:

Oak Point Elementary: 401 Shahan Prairie Road, Oak Point
Brent Elementary: 500 Witt Road, Little Elm
Chavez Elementary: 2600 Hart Road, Little Elm
Hackberry Elementary: 7200 Snug Harbor Circle, Frisco
Lakeside Middle School: 400 Lobo Lane, Little Elm
Hilltown Neighborhood at Post Oak and Cottonwood bus stop

Meal Service Program Homepage

Technology Support

Parents and students that are having a Tech Request can email LEISD Technology anytime at help@littleelmisd.net or can call Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 972-292-1847.

Technology Support Homepage

Tips & Tools for Parents

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all over the country school closures have turned parents and caregivers into educators. We know that the families in our community have many responsibilities and LEISD is dedicated to providing a variety of supports to make this challenging time a little more manageable. We hope you find these Tips & Tools for the Parent turned Educator helpful in the coming days.

Tips & Tools for Parents Homepage

Family Support Resources Adds Parent Education Weekly Screencasts

Family Support Services is now offering weekly Parent Education Screencasts in English and Spanish. Check out this week's screencast that focuses on The Power of Mindfulness.

Family Support Resources Homepage

LEISD on-line tool called "Anonymous Alerts" that students, parents and teachers can use to report harmful, harassing, and bullying type behaviors. All reports remain completely anonymous, although submitters have the option to reveal their identity.

Digital Citizenship and Keeping Your Child Safe

LEISD Student Code of Conduct

LEISD Secondary Student Handbook

LEISD Student Dress Code

LEISD Responsible Use Policy

2019/2020 School Supply List

2019/2020 LEISD Calendar