LMS 7/8 Academy Newsletter

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Monday, October 26th

• East Coast Informational Meeting at 6:15pm

Friday November 6th

• No School - Staff PD

Friday, November 13th

• 1/2 Day - End of Trimester 1

Monday, November 23rd - 27th

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

This Calendar is for all Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Theater performances for LHS and LMS.

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Dear families,

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Scotland and Ireland in Summer 2028, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/68zuarz

Why attend?
- Learn how to save $250 with early enrollment.
- Get first access to limited spots.
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,
JoAnn Haas

Please complete one of the following options for your student's meal benefits for the school year.

On the Meal Magic - Family Portal website click the "Apply For Benefits" button at the bottom. From there, you can click on the "Education Benefits Form" Option.

Other Important Information about Arrival and Dismissal

For the safety of all of our students, please note the following:

• Students should never be dropped off or picked up on 28th Street, Columbia Avenue, or the parking lots of neighboring businesses. This causes a dangerous environment for both the students and the other vehicles on the road.

• The circle drive off 28th St (red) will:

• NOT be accessible for arrival or dismissal, and will be CLOSED from 7:15am - 7:35 am and 2:15 pm - 2:50 pm at the end of the school day. Students should be dropped off and picked up in the parent loop.

• Only be used for visitor parking. All vehicles in the circle drive must be parked in a parking space.

Building Opens: 7:25 am

Start Time: 7:40 am

Dismissal: 2:10 pm Monday, 2:40 pm Tuesday - Friday

Building Closes: 2:30 pm Monday, 3:00 pm Tuesday - Friday (unless with direct adult supervision)

Cross Country:

• Our middle school runners finished strong, with 39 athletes continuously improving their times and endurance throughout the season. Outstanding growth!

Football:

• Big strides and big gains across the entire middle school football program! Both our 7th and 8th-grade teams finished their seasons undefeated.

• To top off an extraordinary year, our 7th-grade team was invited to play a scrimmage at The Big House at the University of Michigan! What a once-in-a-lifetime memory for our athletes!

VolleyBall:

• Both our 7th and 8th-grade volleyball teams wrapped up a solid season. They continued to build skill, determination, and grit every time they took the court!

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Winter sports tryouts and practices are right around the corner! Please take a moment to ensure students are ready for day one:

1. Check the linked winter sports schedule for specific tryout/practice times for the middle school.

2. Complete all required forms on FinalForms.

3. Turn in an updated sports physical to the Athletic Office prior to the first day of tryouts.

Thank you for your continued support of Spartan Athletics. See you in the stands this week!

All middle school students MUST be accompanied by THEIR parent or guardian to enter a game. Students who arrive without their parent or guardian will be turned away at the gate, and will not be allowed to enter. Doors will open half an hour prior to athletic events.

• No backpacks allowed
• Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent
• During the game, students must be in the stands
• After games, students will have 15 minutes to clear the facilities.
• Students are expected to be respectful and follow the rules and directions from adults who are supervising events.

High School Events:

• Adults: $7

• Lakeview HS Students: FREE w/ student ID, Students without a student ID will be required to pay the $7 gate fee

• LMS Students: $5

• Ages 5 & under: FREE

• Lakeview Gold Pass Holders: FREE

• Senior Passes from other schools: $2 discount

Middle School Events: $5 entry

A Sports Physical must be on file with the Athletic Office located at LHS

Questions should be directed to the LHS/LMS Athletic office at 269-565-3711

The Share Center: Open every day 8am-6pm. 120 Grove St. Battle Creek, MI

Open 24/7, 365. 11 Green St. Battle Creek, MI (269) 965-1148:

warming shelters open during any time the temperature is below 20 degrees. This includes overnight, and in both Shelters.

Clock on the button for information about Calhoun County Food Resources.

Administrative & Support Contact Information

7/8 ACADEMY PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Shannon Walker

swalker@lakeviewspartans.org

7/8 ACADEMY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Ms. Trudy Stitt

tstitt@lakeviewspartans.org

7/8 ACADEMY COUNSELOR

Mrs. Renee Giddings

rgiddings@lakeviewspartans.org

7/8 ACADEMY STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Ms. Alycia Marshall

amarshall@lakeviewspartans.org

LMS 5-8 ELL STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Mrs. Jaclyn Vallier

jvallier@lakeviewspartans.org

7/8 ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Katie Sill

ksill1@lakeviewspartans.org

7/8 ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BUILDING

Ms. Lexi Parsons

aparsons@lakeviewspartans.org