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HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!! READ A ZILLION BOOKS!!!!!!!!
Principally Speaking Dear Lakeside Families –
Hopefully as you are just beginning to enjoy the rhythm of the summer, you take a moment to celebrate all the successes of the school year!! We all enjoyed watching your children grow and learn throughout the year. Knowing that over the next week and a half, I will be attending several administrative meetings to finalize staffing assignments. Consequently, in the June 28th addition of the Pride, I will give you a staff update as well as important dates for your calendar. In the meantime, enjoy the warmth of the summer and READ A ZILLION BOOKS!
Until next time..........Linda Kehm
Dear Lakeside Families, I want to let you let you know that I’ll be retiring at the end of this school year and I’d like to take this time to wish you all well and to thank you for the opportunity that I’ve had to be part of your children’s lives. I’ve watched them grow and mature and move on to the next phase in their lives and it’s always a tug at my heart when each family “graduates” from Lakeside to the Middle School. I remember that change with my own kids and as hard as it is to leave one building and move on to the next there is so much excitement too. I feel that now as I leave Lakeside to pursue the next chapter in my life; it is bittersweet to leave all of you and the wonderful staff here at Lakeside but I am very excited at what lies ahead…for all of us. I wish you all the best! I will miss all of you. Best Wishes, Chris Hnatowsky
Summer Reading For Graduated 1st Grade Students Attention ! Attention !! Students finishing 1st grade will find a special bookcase downstairs at the East Grand Rapids Public Library with books that are just right for them for summer reading. Lakeside’s Reading Team has been working with the EGR librarians over the last few years to set up a summer bookcase of both fiction and nonfiction books that are within the reading range of students finishing 1st grade. Some books will be fun and easy summer reading; others may have a bit more challenge. It is guaranteed that students will find books that they want to read. So, go to the library and READ A ZILLION BOOKS! Your Lakeside Reading Team
Lakeside Summer Watering This is a great family activity and the more friends we can recruit the better for everyone and every plant!! Stayed tuned to the Lakeside PTA Website for information regarding the Garden Parties that will take place the 1st and 3rd Thursdays throughout the summer!
PTA Volunteers for 2010-11 We are working to fill committee chairs and committee members to fill our PTA run programs. We need all of us to step up and help next year. There is something for everyone to do. Please look at the Volunteer Handbook on our PTA Website and attached to the PRIDE. Once you make your choice please send an email to Beth Milanowski, your interests for committees and think about a chair position. You may email to beth@grtrolley.com your request, please let me know if you have any questions. There may be more committees added as changes come within the district, please watch for PTA updates and visit our website to learn how you can get involved. Thanks, Beth Milanowski
Kindness Counts Award Lakeside's own Spencer Swaney won the 2010 Kindness Counts Award and its $1,000 scholarship this spring. Lakeside students raise money for this award through February's Heart to Heart drive. The award is given to a high school senior who shows extra kindness and compassion to fellow students The winner is chosen on the basis of an essay and application.
At Lakeside, Spencer helped others through the Circle of Friends. In middle school, he mentored younger boys through the GEARS program. In high school, Spencer provided leadership as captain of the lacrosse team and helped Lakeside kids as a cadet teacher. Both in and out of the classroom and activities, he included others particularly those who needed a friend or a sympathetic ear. Spencer will attend Michigan State and study early education.
SAVE the DATE ***** SAVE the DATE ***** SAVE the DATE Saturday, November 6th, 2010…..Lakeside Auction!!!! Mark it on your calendars! The PTA will be repeating our FUNraiser, the Lakeside Auction on November 6th. This was a great evening last fall. Be sure to be a part of it this coming year. Please consider helping out on the committee. Auction items needed – it is not too early to plan! Contact Tamara Christians, tamara.christians@comcast.net, if you want to help! Look for much more information to come in the fall.
Hearts of Gold – Playing for Health and Happiness Join Lakeside Elementary and your EGR community to support the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in our 2nd annual benefit football game against Holland Friday September 10, 2010. Make a difference in the lives of kids in our community and show that kindness counts here in EGR! Numerous organizations within the EGR school system are participating in the Hearts of Gold benefit. What we would like to do here at Lakeside is begin a program called “POTS OF GOLD” We would like the students to use their entrepreneurial skills over the summer, host a car wash, bake sale, lemonade stand, do extra household chores, any way in which they can collect funds and add it to their personal “Pot’s of Gold” A Sticker was sent home with each student and we ask that they be creative in finding their own container in which to decorate and collect their coins. We have set the date for the Lakeside Golden Potluck for September 8, 5:30- 7 pm, which will be when everyone can bring their money to school, join in some back to school celebration, and place their coins into our Lakeside community Pots of Gold. Any questions please contact Beth Milanowski (beth@grtrolley.com) or Julie VanGessel (julievanessel.sbcglobal.net)
State of Michigan School Aid Update http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/06/state_sen_jansen_state_may_use.html
According to recent Grand Rapids Press articles, the State of Michigan may have more money in the School Aid Fund than they had anticipated in January 2004. To our dismay, our State of Michigan Legislators, including Senator Mark Jansen, are considering taking money out of the School Aid Fund to pay for other items in the budget. Although we feel strongly that Community Colleges need to be funded (Senator Jansen suggests paying for Community Colleges with School Aid dollars), the School Aid Fund was approved by voters in 1994 under Proposal A for the purpose of funding K-12 schools. We need to ask our legislators to leave the School Aid Fund for K-12 schools and to fully fund it by June 30, 2010 so that our schools can get their business done without guessing, borrowing and having mid-year cuts next year. Take a look at the letters below. Please consider pasting them into an email and sending them to our legislators. They do listen when they hear from us. We need to work together!! Please follow updates on the Legislative Committee blog: www.egrpseducationadvocates.blogspot.com Thanks--Lucy Lafleur
SenMJansen@senate.michigan.gov
Dear Senator Jansen-- I have learned that the School Aid Fund may have more money than anticipated in January 2010. While this is very good news for our schools, I have also learned that some unwise decisions are being considered in Lansing regarding the utilization of these funds for areas of the budget that do not have to do with schools. Please resist this and vote against the use of the School Aid fund for anything other than funding our K-12 public schools. Regards from an East Grand Rapids Voter,
rephildenbrand@house.mi.go
Dear Representative Hildenbrand-- I have learned that the School Aid Fund may have more money than anticipated in January 2010. While this is very good news for our schools, I have also learned that some unwise decisions are being considered in Lansing regarding the utilization of these funds for areas of the budget that do not have to do with schools. Please resist this and vote against the use of the School Aid fund for anything other than funding our K-12 public schools. Regards from an East Grand Rapids Voter,
EGR Trail Blazer The East Grand Rapids Trail Blazer is a fundraising walk/run for the Reeds Lake Trail in East Grand Rapids. The distance is 4.2 miles around Reeds Lake and the race starts at 9:00 am at the EGR middle school on Sunday the 4th of July. All proceeds go directly to benefit the completion of the trail. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Serious runners (it is a timed event), walkers, strollers and bikes are welcome. All participants will receive a T-shirt, a day pass to MVP, food, drinks, a chance to receive raffle prizes and the pride of knowing they helped finished the trail. Participate in the Trail Blazer and be in a perfect location to watch the parade! Sign up at egrcf.org/trailblazer.
Firecracker Cheer Camp (Ages 3 - 11) Come sparkle and dazzle the community with your awesome display of cheers, jumps and leaps at the EGR 4th of July parade and performance in John Collins Park. Parade T-shirts are provided, bring your own Pom Poms, but not required for camp. Volunteer parents needed to walk in parade with cheerleaders. Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Min. 6/Max. 12 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14440-A (Ages 3-6) M-F,Su 6/28-7/4 1:30P-2:30P $44 $59 14440-B (Experienced or Ages 6-11) M-F,Su 6/28-7/4 2:30P-3:30P $44 $59
*Session B is designed for students that were in Cheer Camp last summer or have previous cheer
Archery/Badminton (Grades 5 - 7) Get into the action! Calling all incoming 5th and 6th graders! Want to try something fun and different this summer? You have your choice of either signing up for an Archery class, Badminton class or both. Basic skills will be taught by EGRMS Physical Education teacher Mr. Lamange. Get your friends together and get ready for some fun! *Save $10 when you sign up for both classes as a combo.
Location: EGR Middle School Gym Min. 10/Max. 36
CODE CLASS DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 11060-A Archery M-Th 6/21-6/24 9:00A-10:00A $40 $55 11060-B Badminton M-Th 6/21-6/24 10:00A-11:00A $40 $55 11060-C Combo M-Th 6/21-6/24 9:00A-11:00A $70 $85
Safety Town 1 (Ages 4 - 6) "Let's be careful, let's be safe!" This is a great program that teaches children how to be safe while having a great time! Children become the drivers and pedestrians in Safety Town and learn the rules of the road, while riding big wheels around our "mini-town". They will learn about fire safety, playground safety, water safety, how to safely cross the street and many other safety facts. Parents are asked to attend the first class session for about 10 minutes. The program will be explained and all questions answered. The last class is "graduation" - parents, grandparents, friends, and family are encouraged to attend and see what the kids have learned. Location: TBD Min. 12/Max. 30 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14201-A M-F 6/14-6/25 9:30A-11:30A $74 $89 14201-B M-F 7/6-7/16 9:30A-11:30A $64 $79 (No Class July 5) 14201-C M-F 7/19-7/30 9:30A-11:30A $74 $89
Safety Town 1 Safety Town For Children With Special Needs (Ages 6 - 15) This is a great program that teaches children how to be safe while having a great time! This program is specifically designed for children with special needs such as Down Syndrome, Asperger, Autism, hearing and visual impairments and others. This class will be at a slower pace to help reinforce safety. Students will be introduced to playground safety, “Whale Tales” water safety, how to safely cross the street and many other safety facts. Parents are asked to attend the first class session for about 10 minutes. The program will be explained and all questions answered. The last class is "graduation" - parents, grandparents, friends, and family are encouraged to attend and see what the kids have learned. The instructor/student ratio will be 1:4 or fewer. *When registering please make sure we have your email address. Each student will be emailed a student information sheet prior to the class starting. Location: TBD Min. 10/Max. 20 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14202-A M-F 6/14-6/25 12:30P-2:30P $74 $89
Safety Town 2 (Ages 6 - 7) This class is for anyone who has graduated from Safety Town 1 and is 6 or 7 years old. Safety tips and facts learned in Safety Town 1 will be reinforced and covered more in-depth. New ways to be safe will also be introduced. Participants will also have one day to swim at the high school pool for a few hours and learn about water safety. Please remember to pack a lunch each day for your child because this is an all day program! Location: TBD Min. 10/Max. 30 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14221-A M-TH 8/2-8/5 9:30A-3:00P $79 $99
Youth Yoga (Grades Ages 6-12) Join the fun! We'll practice a variety of kid-friendly yoga poses, increasing flexibility, strength, and coordination. Boys and girls will love playing yoga games while learning how to manage stress, relax and concentrate. Yoga mats are available at the Parks & Recreation Dept., or bring your own. Children should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and may bring a water bottle, towel or blanket. Class Will Not Meet On: 7/5 Location: Program Room 102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer Min. 8/Max. 18 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14700-A M 6/7-8/9 4:30P-5:25P $69 $84
A Blast of Mad Science! (Grades K-5) This one-day camp is filled with scientific experiments that are sure to rock your world. Children will experiment with atomic reactions, super sticky stuff, and even test their knowledge of electrifying circuits. The frenzy doesn't stop there as children will learn about air pressure and the laws of Sir Issac Newton. Children will receive awesome project kits to take home after class for further exploration. Location: Program Room 102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Min. 10/Max. 25 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14420-A F 7/23 10:00A-4:00P $74 $89
Extended Hours for a Blast of Mad Science (Grades K - 5) Are you a working parent looking for early drop off or late pick up so your child can attend A Blast of Mad Science? Maybe you just need a little extra time away from the kids? We’ve got you covered! We’ll provide games and coloring activities before and after camp. Early drop off is available from 8:00a.m.-10:00 a.m. Late pick up is available from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We'll provide activities, games, and coloring activities before Mad Science Camp begins. Extended hours are available from 8am-10a.m. and 4p.m. - 6 p.m. for a flat fee of $15.00 for this one day camp. Location: Program Room 101 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Min. 10/Max. 25 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 14420-B F 7/23 8:00A-6:00P $15 $15
Youth Summer Zumbatomic! Pop it up and crank it up! It’s a Zumba class designed for kids & teens! It’ll spice up any party with jamming’, foot slammin’, hip-boppin’, crazy fun! In no time you’ll be shakin’, movin’, rockin’, and slammin’ to Latin and International beats like Raegeton, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Calypso, Cumbia, Merengue, Samba, and more. You won’t stop ‘til you drop! Get hooked on the craze everyone’s talking about! Please wear comfortable exercise clothes, gym/fitness shoes, and bring a water bottle shoes, and bring a water bottle. Call us at 949-1750, stop by the Parks & Rec. Dept., or register on-line at www.eastgr.org Instructors: Karine Jamet & Ludivine Meunier Location: EGR Rec. Dept. AGES CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES NR 5-9 14404-A Tu 6/15-8/24 10:10-11:10A $69 $84 10-13 14404-B Th 6/17-8/26 10:45-11:45A $69 $84 14-19 14404-C W 6/16-8/25 6:00-7:00P $69 $84
Lost and Found Our lost and found is overflowing with winter items – please stop in and check for items your student might be missing. A table has been set up in the front entrance of the school. Any unclaimed items will be donated.
Pride Articles Please submit any article you would like published in The Pride to Sarah Swaney via email at sswaney@egrps.org . Deadline for each week is Wednesday at 4:00.
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