• The Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast was successfully attended by both parent and community volunteers this morning. So Awesome!   Each year the Lakeside School Board and Staff recognize an outstanding Lakeside Volunteer.   This school year there are two volunteers deserving to be recognized.  Whitney Barnes for her tireless work on the Foundation Committee for many years and for her extraordinary level of volunteerism at Lakeside School.  Also, Kathleen Hart for her efforts with the Measure C Parcel Tax campaign in 2010 (volunteered prior to her own children attending Lakeside!), Jog-A-Thon lead, PTA member and numerous contributions on campus supporting students and staff.  Thank you to all of our fabulous Lakeside Volunteers.  You make Lakeside a unique, special spot for students to thrive.

• Open House will be this Wednesday May 31st from 6 pm to 7 pm.  Please go directly to your child's classroom to view their awesome work.  There will not be a gathering in the Community Center before Open House.

• Vocal Music Performance this Thursday June 1st at 6:30 pm. Students need to report to their classrooms no later than 6:15 pm.  

        Friendly reminders when families are on campus:

• Please do not let your children play on the playground equipment unattended.
• Shoes must be worn at all times when on campus and playing on the playground equipment.
• Dogs are not allowed on campus.  Please keep your furry friends at home or in the car when you are dropping off or picking up your child/ren

• Spirit Day-Friday June 2nd.  Ms. Shammy Karim, Lakeside's new Superintendent/Principal will be joining us for the day.  Please come have fun watching the student activities and give Ms. Karim a warm Lakeside welcome.

        The meaning of Memorial Day     

• "Since the earliest ceremonies in small American towns following the Civil War, we have gathered on Memorial Day to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. As in those early days of laying wreaths and placing flags, our national day of remembrance is often felt most deeply among the families and communities who have personally lost friends and loved ones.
  
  This national holiday may also be the unofficial start of the summer         season, but all Americans must take a moment to remember the sacrifice of our valiant military service members, first responders and their families. Memorial Day is a day of both celebration and grief, accounting for the honor of our heroes and reflecting on their tragic loss."

Enjoy your weekend.  There are only 7 school days left before summer vacation begins.