Bronco Bulletin v 2.1

Hey New and Returning Bronco Families!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! We are excited to have your student join us for what will be our best year yet!

With school starting on Tuesday we wanted to share a couple of things that could be helpful to know:

• Student schedules are available to view beginning Monday @ 4pm on Infinite Campus
• First day of School Supplies - Notebook and Pencil and/or Pen
• No Zero Period first week of school
• LMS offers a Free breakfast DAILY beginning at 8:20am
• Lunch is also Free and offered daily
• We have a snack bar located next to the Cafeteria - Cash or MySchoolBucks payments only
• Locks for the PE lockers will be provided by LMS

We truly believe that your partnership is the key to our student's success and look forward to another year of working together!

There's no US, without YOU!

Please join me in giving a warm Bronco welcome to our new Vice Principal, Mrs. Paula Macias!

Mrs. Macias joins us from Tierra del Sol Middle School, where she served as Vice Principal for the past four years. Prior to stepping into school administration, she worked 8 years as a school counselor, bringing with her a strong background in supporting students, building relationships, and partnering with families and staff.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Macias to Lakeside Middle School and know that her experience, compassion, and commitment to students will be a wonderful addition to our Bronco community. She is already looking forward to getting to know our students, families, and staff and becoming an active part of the LMS community.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Macias to the Bronco family!

What Class Supplies does my student need?

The only class supplies that your student will need on the first day of school is a notebook and something to write with. Your student's teachers should be providing them with a list of supplies that they'll need for the classroom.

Chromebooks

LMS students will be receiving their Chromebooks on August 20th.

25/26 LMS Yearbooks

Didn't get a 25/26, but still want one? We have a few left. Call the front office for more information.

The LMS Cellphone Policy

Last year, we introduced our school wide Cell Phone Policy, which asks students to keep their cellphones put away from the beginning to the end of the school day. We were encouraged by the positive impact this had on our campus. Students spent more time engaging in face-to-face conversations with their peers, and classrooms benefited from increased focus and fewer distractions.

We will continue this policy for the 2026–27 school year, with one additional expectation: students will leave their cellphones secured in their backpacks when they use the restroom.

Thank you, families, for partnering with us to create a school environment where students can be present, connected, and focused on learning. Together, we are helping students develop healthy habits around technology while making the most of their time with their teachers and classmates.

You may have heard the term Title I when talking about school funding, but what does it actually mean for your child?

Title I is federal funding provided to schools to help ensure that all students have access to the support and resources they need to be successful. These funds can help provide academic interventions, instructional resources, professional learning for teachers, family engagement opportunities, and additional support for students who need it most.

At Lakeside Middle School, Title I funding is an important part of our ability to support student achievement and provide additional resources to our school community.

How Can Parents Help?

One of the most important things families can do is complete the district's annual income verification or household income form when requested. Schools use this information to determine eligibility for federal and state funding programs. Even if you don't believe your family will qualify for assistance, completing the form is important because school funding can be connected to the information families provide.

You can also support our students by:

• Encouraging regular attendance and strong study habits.
• Staying connected with your child's teachers and school.
• Participating in school events, meetings, and family engagement opportunities.
• Completing school and district surveys when requested.

Thank you for partnering with us and for everything you do to help our Broncos thrive!

Everyday our gates open around 7:30am with school starting at 8:40am.

Most notable aspects of our schedule is that on Monday's we'll be kicking the day off with a Home Room period and Wednesdays will be our early release day with school ending at 1:05pm.

Our schedules will vary from time to time, so keep an eye on updates of our weekly schedule.

After School Sports will be kicking off soon. They give our students the opportunity to participate in a variety of games on the field and courts, including flag football, basketball, soccer, and kickball. The fitness room will also be open for workouts.

Students should change in the locker rooms right after school and then meet Mr. Tenney on the field. Sports will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:05–4:15 p.m.

The LMS Guitar is meeting from 3:05 - 3:45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in Room 12. All skill levels are welcome and no need to own an instrument! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Dungan in Room 12 or email at jdungan@lsusd.net.

Joining the PTSA is a great way to get involved, as it plays an important role in supporting the students, staff, and programs at Lakeside Middle School. Through fundraising and community partnerships, the PTSA helps provide additional resources and opportunities that enhance the student experience—from special events and activities to classroom and campus needs. Every donation, volunteer hour, and act of support makes a difference and helps us continue creating a school Where Everyone Belongs.

Scan the QR to Join Today!

Interested in joining the PTSA Executive Board? We are currently looking for a Vice President. Please reach out to Summer Tracy @ sumijo2@gmail.com

TRIMESTER 1

August

August 15 • Show Choir: Bay Day Family Kick-Off Meet & Greet • 1:00–4:00 PM

August 18 • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • Start of Trimester 1

August 28 • Student Assembly

August 28 • Santana Future Sultan MS Night — Dance • 4:00–9:00 PM

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September

September 3 • FFA Chapter Meeting — Welcome to FFA Night

September 7• NO SCHOOL — Labor Day

September 8 • Show Choir Parent Meeting - 6:00 PM

September 9 • El Cap HS MS Band Night — Advanced Band - 5:00–8:15 PM

September 9 • Rise Above — LMS Theater - 6:00–7:30 PM

September 10 • Picture Day

September 10–12 • FFA Conference — Chapter Officers Only

September 10–12• San Diego FFA Section SLC Tours

September 10–12• Community Service — Antique Museum

September 14–October 2 • Fall NWEA MAPS Testing Window

September 15 • Back to School Night - 5:00–7:30 PM

September 16 • Rise Above — LMS Theater • 6:00–7:30 PM

September 25 • Minimum Day - School Site Goal Setting & Planning Day

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October

October 1 • FFA Chapter Meeting

October 6–9 • Minimum Days • Parent Teacher Conference Week

October 13 • Discovery Leadership Conference — Lakeside Rodeo • 7th & 8th Grade Leadership

October 13 • Vamos a Platicar Workshop #1 — Spanish Literature • 4:00–7:00 PM

October 15 • Great California Shakeout

October 26–30 • RED RIBBON WEEK

October 30 • Santana HS MS Band Night — Advanced Band • 5:00–8:15 PM

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TRIMESTER 2

November

November 11 • NO SCHOOL

November 23–27• FALL BREAK — THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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December

December 3 • Winter Concerts — Show Choir • 5:00 & 7:00 PM

December 4 • Report Cards Published Online

December 5 • Spirit of Christmas — Show Choir/Band • 3:00–8:00 PM

December 8 • December Concert — Band/Orchestra • 6:00 PM

December 21–January 1 • WINTER BREAK

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January

January 13 • Beginning Dance Concerts • 1:00–9:00 PM

January 14 • Intermediate/Advanced Dance Concert • 5:00–8:00 PM

January 18 • NO SCHOOL — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 25–29 • 6th Grade Camp

January 26 • Beginning Musicians Concert — Band/Orchestra • 6:00 PM

January 29 • PD DAY — NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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February

February 4 • RTA Performance — Show Choir • 9:00–11:30 AM

February 7 • WCE Rancho Bernardo — Dance • 7:00 AM–10:00 PM

February 8 • NO SCHOOL

February 13 • WCE Carlsbad — Dance • 7:00 AM–10:00 PM

February 15 • NO SCHOOL

February 19–20 • Chaparral Competition — Show Choir

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TRIMESTER 3

March

March 5–7• WCE National — Long Beach • Dance

March 10 • Dessert Concert — Show Choir • 4:30 & 7:00 PM

March 12–14 • Act 1 Dance Competition — San Diego

March 18 • At-Promise Parent Conferences • Minimum Day Schedule

March 19 • Report Cards Published Online • Minimum Day

March 22–27 • DC Trip

March 22–April 2 • SPRING BREAK

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April

April 9–10 • Burroughs Show Choir Competition • 4:00–11:00 PM

April 15 • Oceanside Sound Off Competition — Show Choir • 2:00–10:00 PM

April 16–18 • Show Choir Disney/Knotts Trip

April 24 • Western Days Parade — Band • 8:15–11:15 AM

April 26–30 • 7th & 8th Grade Musical — Drama

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May

May 3–7 • TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

May 5 • Spring Choir Concert — Show Choir • 5:00 & 7:00 PM

May 11 • Orchestra Spring Concert • 5:15 PM

May 11 • Band Spring Concert • 7:00 PM

May 12 • Beginning Dance Spring Concert • 4:30 & 7:00 PM

May 13 • Intermediate/Advanced Dance Concert • 6:00 PM

May 20–23 • Bravo Competition — Dance

May 24–27 • 6th Grade Musical — Drama

May 28 • School Site Goal Setting Day

May 31 • NO SCHOOL — Memorial Day

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June

June 9 • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL • Minimum Day Dismissal

June 9 • 8th Grade Promotion • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM • Lakeside Rodeo Grounds