Lakeshore Lancers: Centered on ExceLLence in Education
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Lakeshore Lancers: Centered on ExceLLence in Education
November 2011 What’s Inside? Calendar...............................................2 Listening & Learning Meetings.............2 Hollywood Elementary..........................3 Roosevelt Elementary..........................4 Stewart Elementary..............................5 Middle School.......................................6 High School..........................................7 Lakeshore Excellence Foundation.......7 Advertisers...........................................8 Lakeshore Lancers: Centered on ExceLLence in Education From the Superintendent Cindy Vujea Superintendent Excellence in Action – Centering our work on excellence isn’t something we do periodically, it is a way of living in Lakeshore. This fall there were MANY examples of excellence in action (by individuals, teams, and groups of people) that could be brought to your attention: some in the area of athletics, others in the fine and performing arts, and yet others in the scholastic areas. This month I have chosen to highlight a special award being given to our ninth grade students in the area of scholastic achievement. Bridge Magazine has named our current 9th graders Academic State Champs for their stellar performance on the 8th Grade MEAP Reading test last year… State Champs in Reading! Bridge Magazine decided to elevate the importance of student achievement by staging an “Academic State Championship Playoff Series.” Using a database of school statistics, Bridge is honoring champions in academic categories ranging from fourth grade reading to college readiness and graduation rates. On November 1st the magazine announced 213 school districts that made the “quarterfinals” for eight academic categories with schools split into divisions based on community type Lakeshore Public Schools 5771 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville, MI 49127 Phone: 269.428.1400 Fax: 269.428.1574 Website Address: http://www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us and socioeconomic status. Those 213 school districts were then narrowed down to one champion in each category. School districts in the quarterfinals in Division Four were: Grandville, Edwardsburg, Lakeshore, and Grand Haven. Lakeshore was named the champion in their division for 8th grade Reading. Bridge Magazine will present our middle school with an award. In the meantime, our 9th grade students enjoyed being photographed for the magazine layout … running out of the Lancer football helmet with books in their hands! A New Community-Driven Facility Study is Underway – After reflecting on the May 2011 bond election results and comments from staff and the community-at-large, the Board of Education has decided to “go back to the drawing board” and take a fresh look at the district facility issues. The facility improvement study process for the next year is very different than the process that was used in the past. This process has been designed to include our community as much as possible – in fact, we reference it as a “communitydriven/communityengagement” process. A new architectural firm (Kingscott) and construction management firm (Granger) have been hired to assist the Board with this initiative. The first step was completing a comprehensive study of the physical condition of our school buildings. This process Congratulations to these began in mid-November and students and to the will continue into the first part kindergarten through eighth grade teachers who contributed of December. to a remarkable 96% proficient Continued on PAGE 3. rating in Reading! (Bridge Magazine is published by The Center for Michigan, a 501c3 nonprofit, independent, nonpartisan, citizen-led organization.) Lakeshore Light 2011 - 2012 Calendar December 8 Elementary & MS Holiday Choir Concert, 7:00 P.M., LHS December 16 & 17 Berrien County Dancers Winter Concert, 7 P.M., LHS Annual Cross Country Meet The annual elementary Cross Country meet was held after school at Roosevelt Elementary on October 27. The meet was open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Lakeshore students. We had 126 children sign-up to run the 1.2 mile course. We would like to thank all of the parent and staff volunteers that helped out at the meet. The high school Cross Country teams also came out to help our young runners out on the course. We would also like to thank the Vergot family for donating apples to all of our participants. Great job everyone! December 23 ½ Day Teachers and Students December 26-January 6 Winter Recess No School January 16 M.L. King Day ½ day Students/ ½ day Professional Development teachers January 18-19 Dance Auditions for next year www.BerrienCountyDancers.com January 21 Berrien County Dancers Dance Marathon, 9 A.M.-9 P.M., LHS January 25 End of Semester full day for ALL students January 26 Teacher Record Day Students not in attendance January 27 No school for students February 17 Mid Winter Break - 1/2 day for students and teachers February 20 President’s Day No School March 6 Juniors ACT-Sophomores PLAN No School for Freshmen & Seniors March 19-24 Hubbard Street Master Classes www.BerrienCountyDancers.com March 24 Hubbard Street Dance Performance, 7:00 PM, LHS March 29 End of 3rd Marking Period ½ day for Grades K-5 2 5th Grade Girls 1. Sami Weaver 2. Laurel Whitehead 3. Maddi Williams 4. Jacqueline Choe 5. Hannah Bachteal 8:36 9:28 9:30 9:31 9:42 3rd Grade Girls 1. Lindsey Yack R 8:42 2. Abigail Baker R 9:09 3. Brooke Conard S 10:07 4. Sarah Conway S 10:13 5. Madisen Kozminski H 10:39 5th Grade Boys 1. Robbie Ebeling S 2. Cameron Dalrymple S 3. Ryan Soper S 4. Phillip Timmreck S 5. Andrew Klinke S 8:09 8:31 8:34 8:34.9 8:39 3rd Grade Boys 1. Charlie Ogata H 2. Grant Rose R 3. Landon Thompson R 4. Lars Samuel S 5. Ashton Gray R 4th Grade Girls 1. Sara Linden S 2. Zoe Downey S 3. Sophia Korfmacher R 4. Kelsey Finehout S 5. Alena Louie S 10:04 10:08 10:09 10:14 10:20 4th Grade Boys 1. Tyler Nordin 2. Riley Bettich 3. Charlie Cason 4. Jake Trivedi 5. Austin Kiser 8:03 8:19 8:20 8:29 8:31 R H S H R S S R S R Great Job Everyone! Visit the Lakeshore website for up-to-date information on Lakeshore Public Schools. http://www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us 7:49 8:36 8:36.5 8:36.58 8:36.68 Lakeshore Light SUPERINTENDENT CONTINUED ... While that study is taking place, representatives from Kingscott, Granger Construction, the Board of Education, and I are meeting with staff and members of our community to learn more about their concerns, questions, and recommendations for future facility improvements. These meetings are being held in a variety of places, and at many different times (morning, afternoon, and evening), in an effort to reach as many people as possible. The schedule for these gatherings can be found on the district website and were advertised in the Herald Palladium. Thank you to Berts Breakfast Korner, Baroda Tap, Big Boy, Martins, South Shore Racquet Club, Hometown Deli in Baroda, Ruthies, and the Lakeshore Rotary for allowing us to meet with folks in their businesses. Thanks too, to the Lakeshore school staff, the various booster organizations, the Lakeshore Alumni Association and the executive boards of the elementary and middle school PTO organizations for sharing their perspectives on potential facility improvement plans. Minutes from these meetings can be found on at www.lakeshore. kingscott.com. If you want to know what is being said, you are encouraged to visit this website. There will be three phases to this project: •The first phase runs from October of 2011December 2011 and will focus on “Understanding the Past.” During the first phase the Board will develop a charge for a Facilities Improvement Team (FIT), establish the FIT, and invite community feedback about the past by going out into the community and speaking with our residents. •The second phase runs from January of 2012 through May of 2012 and will focus on “Looking to the Future.” Continued SUPERINTENDENT PAGE 7. 3 Lakeshore Light Lakeshore Preschool www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/preschool 143 East John Beers Road, Stevensville, MI 49127 Wild Wednesday It’s a “Wild Wednesday” in preschool! In the last two months, preschoolers have participated in two exciting “Wild Wednesdays.” Our first excursion took us on a scavenger hunt through the mysterious “Holly Woods.” Each preschooler had a partner and clipboard full of pictures as they wandered through the woods in search of exciting pieces of nature. We used our noses to smell pine needles, our eyes to spot colorful red berries on various plants, our ears to hear the birds and the rustling of the leaves, and our hands to touch all kinds of things, including sticky sap! Our second excursion took us on a journey as we read a book about our friend, Bear. We matched clues in the book with things in our Hollywood Garden, the playground, and the “Holly Woods.” We were very excited to get to the next clue in the book, which led us to our final destination in the “Holly Woods” to search for our very own pumpkin that was hiding and waiting for us to find it. Every preschooler enjoyed getting to know our garden and wooded area at school during both of our exciting excursions. We are looking forward to more adventures in the future! Listening and Learning Meetings Please plan on attending the Listening and Learning Meetings. These meetings will focus on: strong partnerships among staff, students, and parents, and between the district and the community. Date: Time: Place: December 7, 2011 9 A.M.-10 A.M. Theme:School Finance Superintendent’s Office January 4, 2012 Winter Recess No Meeting February 1, 2012 6 P.M.-7 P.M. Theme:School Finance Superintendent’s Office March 7, 2012 9 A.M.-10 A.M. Theme: 21st Century Learning and Outcomes Superintendent’s Office April 4, 2012 Spring Recess No Meeting May 2, 2012 6 P.M. Theme:21st Century Learning and Outcomes 4 Superintendent’s Office Board of Education Regular Meetings 2011-2012 School Year Regular Meetings Held on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 P.M. in the High School Media Center December 12, 2011 January 9, 2012 February 13, 2012 March 12, 2012 April 16, 2012 3rd Monday May 14, 2012 June 11, 2012 Lakeshore Light Hollywood Elementary www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/hollywood 143 East John Beers Road, Stevensville, MI 49127 Writing Mini-Offices The Lakeshore Excellence Founda- tion provided funds for a valuable new writing tool in Mrs. Butcher’s first grade classroom, “Writing Mini-Offices.” Traditionally, teachers have used file folders to create a private writing space for students, while gluing on support tools, such as word wall and other high-frequency words. Mrs. Butcher liked this general idea, but wanted to take it one step further and make her offices more personal and something that could be changed throughout the year to adapt to the everchanging word wall and increasing knowledge and needs of students. The idea of using plastic restaurant menus was born - and LEF was there to provide the funding to purchase a full set for the classroom! Students now have individualized “All About Me” pages that are inserted into their “Writing Mini-Office” (or menu) that include family members’ names, pets, family vacation destinations, hobbies, and so on (completed by parents). The pages inside the menu change regularly to meet the needs of students’ writing goals. This has been a VERY valuable tool for Mrs. Butcher’s emergent writers. Calling All Colors Second grade students from Hollywood Elementary School are participating in Calling All Colors this year. Calling All Colors is an innovative program designed to unite children from diverse ethnic backgrounds that otherwise may not have the opportunity to meet. Two classes, one from Hollywood and one from Benton Harbor Area Schools, meet for two sessions at the Salvation Army building in Benton Harbor. The children participate together in fun, structured activities designed to foster feelings of understanding and inclusion. The focus is on how people are different and how they are the same. (In the Lakeshore guidance curriculum, our second graders learn that although each person is a unique individual, we all share many things in common.) The children are excited about making new friends, and follow up with a letter exchange and a springtime “reunion” picnic. 823 Letters to Soldiers Overseas from Lakeshore Elementary Students Roosevelt 2nd graders writing letters Sometimes all it takes is a suggestion to start something wonderful. Grandma B, as Sandy Bauschke is commonly referred to by Lakeshore Elementary students, initiated a letter writing project for a great cause. The seed was planted when Grandma B was watching HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade. HLN reported that “The Bert Show,” which airs on Atlanta’s Q100 and Nashville’s i106, was inviting lis- teners to send the station letters of thanks for overseas troops. In turn, the radio program promised to get those letters in the hands of “every single soldier stationed or deployed outside the United States” on Thanksgiving Day. That doesn’t only mean troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, but ALL troops in any part of the world: Germany, Egypt, Malaysia, Japan, etc.; even the smallest deployment will get letters. making holiday cards to send to our overseas troops. The handmade cards will be given to soldiers during Thanksgiving to remind them that many are thankful for their dedication to our country. The cards were made during art class with the project being overseen by our elementary art teachers Nancy Anderson and Gayle Harrah. Grandma B contacted Superintendent Cindy Vujea with her new found information and was very happy when the idea was embraced and passed on to elementary principals (pictured at right Mrs. Marcy White, Mrs. Marcia Bowman, and Mrs. Kathy Boyle) who made this project a lesson in giving for students. Lakeshore Elementary students, grades K-5, were presented with the idea and “got busy” Lakeshore Elementary Principals 5 Lakeshore Light Roosevelt Elementary www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/roosevelt 2000 El Dorado Drive, Stevensville, MI 49127 Kindergarten Pumpkin Math Monster Exchange – An Exercise in Descriptive Writing The fifth grade students at Roosevelt had a blast participating in the monster exchange project. Each student created a monster that included several colors and at least three different shapes. Once their monster was created, they used their writing skills to write a detailed description of how to draw their monsters. Their description had to be organized, include good word choice and directions. Students then exchanged their monster description with another student. Each child was then faced with the challenge of re-drawing a monster based on the written description they were given. In the end we compared original monsters to the re-drawn monsters. All of the monster creations were spectacular! Kindergartners in Miss Deeb’s class explored math concepts while carving pumpkins this Halloween. They talked about making good predictions called educated guesses. Each child got to predict how many seeds were in their pumpkin. Once the pumpkins had been carved, the seeds were separated from the pulp. The children sorted their seeds into groups of ten and then counted them. Then, they looked to see whose guess was the closest. Roosevelt’s Courageous Kids This year, our school has adopted the theme of Courage! We are practicing being courageous enough to be ourselves, stand up for what is right, be assertive, help others, and much more. When students (or teachers) spot someone being brave, they can nominate one another for the Kids of Courage award. Chosen students get their picture taken and it’s hung in the hall to share with others what being courageous looks like. It’s a fun way to celebrate having the courage to do the right thing! Pictured is one of our “Courage” leaders, Abbie S. Congratulations! 5th Grade Studies Core Democratic Values Our fifth grade students spent time learning the Core Democratic Values, which are the fundamental beliefs of our nation. One of these values we live by as American citizens is Patriotism. Patriotism is showing a love and devotion for our country. Some ways we can show patriotism is by displaying the flag, celebrating important national holidays like Veteran’s Day or Independence Day, and wearing red, white, and blue. Core Democratic Values can be seen in our daily lives through what we do and how we act. 6 Native Americans of Michigan After learning about the Native American tribes of Michigan, Miss Crockett’s third grade class created books, dioramas and posters showcasing the information they had learned. The students chose one of the Three Fires, the Ojibwa, Potawatomi, or Ottawa tribe, to feature in their project. After completing the projects, the students presented them to the rest of the class. Everyone worked very hard and the projects look wonderful! Lakeshore Light Stewart Elementary www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/stewart 2750 Orchard Lane, Stevensville, MI 49127 Elementary Specialists and the Academic Connection Recorder Club members Kennedy, Darryl, Cameron, and Nate pose with their bass recorders. Recorder Club meets once a week after school in the Stewart music room and is made up of 4th and 5th graders from Roosevelt and Stewart Schools. Math, reading, and science are all important. But did you know that physical education, music, art and guidance all promote academic success? Consider: - skipping, a skill taught in Music & Motion classes, promotes reading readiness - singing enhances fluent reading - Current research shows that students who receive guidance instruction improved, on average, by 11 percentile points on standardized achievement tests. (The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning) - participation in the Arts develops work habits and a sense of responsibility - “A child paints with his brain and not with his hands.” - Michaelangelo Music, art, physical education, and guidance are an essential part of your child’s education. Get to know these important professionals who instruct your child on a weekly basis. Hands-on Experiments Fifth graders at Stewart have been excited to take part in hands-on experiments each week as part of the new Battle Creek Science kits that have been adopted this year. Their current unit of study is, “Forces and Motion.” The students have been working together in teams of five to six to accomplish group goals. This picture displays a group building a track on an elevated table. Their goal was to see how they could slow down the motion of the marble to have it take the longest to get down the track in comparison to the other groups in the class. They were able to accomplish their goal by using other objects to create friction and barriers along the way. Roosevelt Elementary Make A Difference Day The students at Roosevelt collected donations for Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan. Animal Aid is a local organization that fosters animals in need of healthy happy homes! The students celebrated their own “furry friends” by sharing pictures of their pets on the school bulletin board. SUPERINTENDENT CONTINUED ... During the second phase the FIT will review and prioritize Input Group feedback, review and prioritize the facility report, share that information with the Board of Education and then present the results to the Lakeshore staff and community members. •The third phase runs from June of 2012 – November of 2012 and will focus on “Identifying the Right Project.” During this phase, the Board and Fit Team will take all of the information gathered in phase one and two and begin to develop options and associated costs. At the conclusion of this phase, the Board will make a decision about whether to ask the community to support another bond project and to determine (based on the recommendations of the FIT) what the scope of that project would be. A chart with further clarification has been provided on PAGE 3 of this newsletter, for your review. I strongly encourage you to get involved in this process and share your thoughts, your hopes, and your vision for the future of Lakeshore Schools. You have the opportunity to set the stage for future educational opportunities for our children. Very sincerely, Cindy Vujea 7 Lakeshore Light Lakeshore Middle School www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/middle 1459 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 Spot It and Stop It - Say NO to Bullying The month of November was dedicated to educating students how to spot and stop bullying. Activities and discussions were done in student’s advisory classes. The sixth grade focused on “empathy.” They discussed how to understand how other people feel and to put themselves in other people’s shoes. The seventh graders discussed how gossiping, taunting, and bullying are all types of harassment. They also watched movie clips and did activities to reinforce the ideas. The eighth grade classes learned about cyber bullying and how to not be part of it. All of the classes learned about bystanders and how they could be part of the solution and not the problem. This education is done to continue to help Lakeshore Middle School continue to be a great place to learn and the students better follow the school motto “Take Care of Yourself, Take Care of Each other, and Take Care of this Place.” ALL MIXED-UP On Tuesday, November 8th, Lakeshore Middle School celebrated the annual Mix It Up at Lunch Day! The goal of Mix It Up Day is to create an inclusive atmosphere in the cafeteria and provide opportunities to meet or get to know new classmates….. perhaps make a new friend. Students were assigned tables as they arrived in the cafeteria! Pizza Hut pizza, mixed up music, table challenges and trivia contests all added to the festive mood and encouraged conversation and collaboration. Taking Charge The student council at the middle school took charge of the weekly school meeting on November 1st with great success! Highlights included the words of wisdom; the presentation of Special Person of the Week award to Jamie Belt, Sydney Weaver, and Dani Valles for their regular assistance with Homework Lunch; a group poetry recitation about the dangers of gossip; a breast cancer fundraiser kickoff; a pie eating contest; and a special presentation by 7th grader Cameron Mason. Cameron was hit by a motorcycle while riding his bike this summer and recovered from the accident because he was wearing a helmet. Cameron wanted to share his story and encourage his fellow students to always wear a helmet while bike-riding or skateboarding. From honoring exemplary classmates to discouraging gossip, pitching in for cancer research, and sharing wise advice, students at LMS lead by example to make their world a better place. Student council recites poem to discourage gossip. A Great Way to Stay Informed Mr. Messenger presents the Special Person of the Week award. The Winter Collage Concert will be held in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00 P.M. Bands from grades 6 - 12 will delight your ears with the sounds of the holiday season. The winners of the Stuff-A-Truck competition: 6th grade Mrs. Patzer’s Advisory with 72 items collected 7th grade Mr. Tetzlaff’s Advisory with 208 items collected 8th grade Ms. Porter’s Advisory with 58 items collected Honorable Mentions go to Mrs. Bacon, Ms. Knaack, Mr. Cvengros and Mr. Magrane’s Advisory Classes Thank you to the whole student body for collecting a grand total of 805 items, filling a total of 44 boxes in for local food bank. The Lakeshore Middle School Daily Blog is up and running with daily announcements and so much more. Visit the Lakeshore website at www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/middle and click the “Daily News” link under the MS Links & Information drop down menu. 8 Lakeshore Light Lakeshore High School www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/high 5771 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville, MI 49127 Safe Driving - A Hands On Lesson The High School S.A.D.D. Group sponsored the GEM car from the Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township police. The GEM car is a Global Electric Motors electric powered car made by Chrysler. The car is a tool to educate high school students about safe driving and the dangers of driving while drinking as well as driving while distracted. Throughout the day Mr. McKean brought his juniors to the south parking lot to drive and ride on a test course. Each student drove the course twice; the first drive was without any impairment or distractions, the second time students were distracted with special glasses, loud radio, and yelling, which inhibited their driving ability. All of the students who participated gained an insight to the seriousness of driving while drinking or driving while distracted. The S.A.D.D. group would like to thank Officers Wolff and Chartrand for risking their lives sitting in the passenger seat all day long! M.S.B.O.A. District Six All-Star Band Eleven high school students from the band program auditioned and were accepted into the M.S.B.O.A. District Six All-Star Band. This prestigious ensemble is comprised of outstanding musicians from Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. The All-Star Band is premiering a special commissioned piece by national composer, James Curnow, who will also be the guest conductor for this event. The students are: Kaytlynn Toering, Brianne Olsen, Rachel Tuller, Alicia Gilford, Brittney Eyerly, Zach Tuller, Derek Sims, Lauren Williams, Sydney Schaub, Sam Kerill, and Evan Pille. Recycle Fundraiser Lakeshore Spanish and French students fundraising for their summer of 2012 trip to Spain and France are collecting used cell phones, pda’s and inkjet cartridges to be recycled. Donations are accepted in the Lakeshore High School office and at Martin’s. LHS Yearbook News Senior Class of 2012, the deadline for senior pictures is fast approaching. Please submit headshots of your seniors to Ms. Watkins at Lakeshore High School by Friday, December 2, 2011. Headshots can also be emailed to [email protected]. Senior parents celebrate your senior’s accomplishments with a “Senior Brag.” All Brags are in color and profile your graduate forever in the 2012 Driftwood Yearbook. Contact Ms. Watkins for more details. Key Club Honored Lakeshore High School’s Key Club was honored by Berrien RESA at a Ceremony October 26, 2011. They were the only student group to receive a Partnership Award for the work with Blossomland Learning Center. Key Club students organized a fun day for Blossomland students with various games and activities including inflatable fun houses and arts and crafts. Pictured: Superintendent Cindy Vujea, Key Club Advisor Laurie Kelly, Treasurer Casey Turney, President Aubrey Risetter, and LHS Principal Michael Mulligan. 9 Lakeshore Light Lakeshore High School www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/high 5771 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville, MI 49127 BCD Winter Concert The Berrien County Dancers will hold their Winter Dance Concert on Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17 at 7:00 P.M. at the Lakeshore High School Auditorium. Tickets go on sale December 5. Reserved seating tickets for all ages, available only in advance, are $10. General admission tickets, for ages 4 and up, are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Call the Dance Office at (269) 428-1402, Ext. 2099. BCD Dance Marathon Saturday, January 21, 9 A.M.-9 P.M. Adults and children, including those without prior dance experience, are invited to explore a variety of dance styles as well as yoga and dance fitness at this BCD fundraising event on Saturday, January 21 at Lakeshore High School. The 45-minute classes cost only $5 each! Further information will be available in mid-December. Check online at www.BerrienCountyDancers.com or call the Dance Office at 428-1402, Ext. 2099. MCBA Outstanding Educator Award On Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the state competition in Detroit, Mrs. VonKoenig was presented with the Michigan Competing Band Association Outstanding Educator Award. The MCBA Outstanding Educator Award is presented to honor and recognize outstanding music educators for their leadership, commitment, and significant contribution to their students and the membership of MCBA. Congratulations to the Lakeshore Marching Band on a wonderful season. At the State MCBA competition at Ford Field in Detroit, they placed 4th in their flight with this year’s show, The Journey. The Lakeshore Marching Band Invitational on October 8th was a huge success. A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers that made this event possible, and also to the public for their support. If you are the parent of a middle school or high school student, please join in and help support our wonderful Lakeshore Band Program! The next band parent meeting will be held on Monday, December 5th at 7:00 P.M. in the middle school band room. 10 December 8 Elementary & MS Holiday Choir Concert, 7:00 P.M., LHS February 10 Stewart Variety Show, 7:00 PM, LHS February 22 Pre-Festival Choir Concert (Gr. 6-12), 7:00 PM, LHS February 24 Hollywood Variety Show, 7:00 PM, LHS February 28-29 District Choral Festival (Gr. 6-12), during the day, The Chapel, 4250 S. Washington, Performance times TBA. MSVMA Regional Honors Choir Eight Lakeshore High School choir members have been selected to participate in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir and will go on to audition for State Honors Choir. Congratulations to Becca Brunner, Rachel Marquardt, Savannah Lents, Brittany Millham, Mallory Mishler, Alicia Gilford, Lillianna Andrews and Daniel Davenport! The choir will perform in the Dalton Recital Center at WMU in Kalamazoo on December 3. December16 & 17 Berrien County Dancers Winter Concert, 7:00 P.M., LHS January 18-19 Dance Auditions for next year www.BerrienCountyDancers.com January 21 Berrien County Dancers Dance Marathon, 9 A.M.-9 P.M., LHS March 19-24 Hubbard Street Master Classes www.BerrienCountyDancers.com March 24 Hubbard Street Dance Performance, 7:00 P.M., LHS Lakeshore Light NetDesigns A Web Design Company Bridgman Family Dental Care View Recent Projects: You gave 300 pounds of candy to the Great Halloween Candy Buy Back! schoolcraftschools.org sunsettool.com lakeshorelancersports.com netdesignsonline.com berrienchild.org buyitonmainstreet.com lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us Wendy Bedell [email protected] Our troops and Bridgman Family Dental Care say THANK YOU for making others smile! We LOVE to see SMILES! Learn more at www.NapDentistry.com or call Bridgman Family Dental Care at 269-465-5151 Brad Logie, DDS, MD Full Scope Oral Surgery Including: IV Sedation Wisdom Teeth Extractions Implants (269) 556-9398 Lakeland Health Park www.lakemichiganoms.com Lakeshore Lancer Athletics An Easy Fundraiser to Support the Lakeshore Band Athletic events are a great way to entertain the entire family. Individual event prices for tickets purchased at the gate are as follows: varsity, junior varsity, and freshman contests are $5.00 per person, middle school contests are $3.00 per person. The Lakeshore Band is enrolled in the fundraiser Meijer Community Rewards. Under this program, Meijer offers two ways to support our band program. The first option is to apply for a Meijer 1 Card in store or at Meijer.com/rewards. This is NOT a credit card. Once you receive your Meijer 1 Card, simply present it each time you pay with cash or a “linked” debit card, and the band will automatically receive a .5% rebate. Purchases made with checks and other credit cards do not qualify. The Lakeshore Lancer Winter Athletic schedules can be found on the Lakeshore website. Visit the high school main page, then click the extra curricular drop down menu and athletics. A weekly schedule is posted on this page -- or you can view the entire season schedule at www.highschoolsports.net College Academic Eligibility Tool for High School Student-Athletes www.CoreCourseGPA.com FREE Student Membership Activation: 1. Go to: CoreCourseGPA.com 2. Click “FREE new Member Account” 3. Enter School ID and School Code School ID: 233515 School Code: 739588055 The second option is to use a Meijer Credit Card. Please note, the band IS NOT encouraging you to open any unwanted credit card accounts. We are simply providing information so that if you have a Meijer Credit Card or had planned on applying for one, you may consider “linking” it to the band’s enrollment code so we may benefit by receiving Meijer rewards. You may apply for the rewards program using a Meijer Credit Card by visiting the service desk at Meijer or going online at Meijer. com/rewards. All Meijer purchases (including gas) made with your Meijer Credit Card qualify for a 1% rebate. When linking either your Meijer 1 Card or your Meijer Credit Card to Lakeshore Band, please use Enrollment Code: 995031 We encourage you to share this information with family and friends who shop at Meijer. The more families we can enroll in the Meijer Community Rewards program, the more “free” money the band can generate. If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Dana Ford: 556-1174 or via email at [email protected] 11 Visit the Lakeshore website for details on how your business can advertise in the Lakeshore Light. www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us (269) 757-3999 Cell (269) 429-3070 BUSINESS (269) 429-5029 Fax [email protected] Shelle Dragomer Realtor 4333 Red Arrow Highway Stevensville, MI 49127 See the Nutcracker, December 10, 2011 3 & 7 P.M. Shows at Lakeshore High School Auditorium Rhonda Rabbers - Director of Dance www.dancearts-sdt.com Your advertisement could be in the next issue of the Lakeshore Light. Lakeshore Light Advertising Information Advertising space is available for purchase in each issue of the Lakeshore Light for the 2011-2012 school year. The ads will be business card size (3 1/2” x 2”). Direct questions to: [email protected] or call the administration office and ask for Judy Benjamin at 428-1400. Space is limited. Ads run $100.00 each and set-up is available. 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