Weekly News to the entire Lake Pointe community      
Weekly News & Updates for the LPA Community                         May 16, 2020
Core value #3: Community
Last Week of Zoom


 As social distancing practices continue, zoom calls -- which at least offered a form of live interaction -- are coming to a close. One more week folks! We're grateful to students, teachers and parents, all of whom have had to continue to push through new challenges together. 
 
             For everything there is a season,
             a time for every activity under heaven.
                                                                                                        Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 
 
Drive-in Graduation
Seniors on the Big Screen.
Graduation is
this Wednesday!  
 
   To accommodate a large crowd, while in compliance with social distancing, Lake Pointe has moved its commencement ceremony to Hounds Drive-In theater in Kings Mountain, NC.   
 
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
- Ceremony starts at 8:30 p.m.
- Gates open for spectators at 7:00 - Gates close at 8:00 p.m.

   The creative choice for an outdoor site allows for the largest possible range of the LPA community and its guests to attend.
      Invited to this private event are extended family, student peers, teachers, coaches, alumni, and even siblings. There is room for 250 or more cars at the drive-in site.
     Those with serious health concerns and issues, may remain in their vehicles.  
    Attendees will be permitted to sit in folding chairs or the back of a vehicle, as long as they remain in their parking space, and as long as the vehicle height (or hatch door) does not block those behind.   
     As part of the experience, the concession stand will be open. Bathrooms will also be open.  
    Social distancing will be practiced, with the most recent rules distributed at the drive-in gate.  





Yard signs celebrate seniors at graduation
Senior Emma Denton


Staff members have contributed to various projects to spark celebration in the final weeks. 


Final week: this coming week is the end!
 
Mon. May 18
Assignments and instruction, per schedule
 
Tue. May 19            
Assignments and instruction, per schedule
 
 
 

Wed. May 20          
Assignments and instruction, per schedule
  • Last academic day for elementary  
  • Last academic day for secondary  
  • Graduation for the Class of 2020 
    Gates open at 7:00 p.m.  Gates close at 8:00 p.m. Ceremony at 8:30 p.m.
     
 
End-of-week, Special "Drop-off / Pick-up" Days
  • Families will drop-off any final academic assignments... celebrate!
  • And then pick-up summer packs, returned assignments, and surprises!
  • Teachers will be on hand to celebrate the summer with families!
Thur. May 21           
Special Drop-off and Pick-up Day for Elementary
       9:00 a.m. to Noon  
        
 
Fri. May 22             
Special Drop-off and Pick-up Day for Secondary
       9:00 a.m. to Noon
  
Around the Virtual Campus
 

Students & Starfish
Stacey Haese's 7th grade science class dissected a starfish from home on Wednesday. Talk about guts!  
But seriously, you can't make this stuff up folks. Families picked up starfish so that each individual student could dissect the specimens in their own homes. Great application and parent assistance!  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Staying Busy
Nothing like a classic smiley balloon to get the spirits up!

The balloon was used in a junior high science experiment.

Life at home can be hard. Social distancing has been a tough adjustment for everyone, especially families. We appreciate all that the Lake Pointe families are doing to help. Please accept this smiley balloon as a token of our appreciation.
   Athletic News

All Across the Country
we Miss Cross Country!  
 
Interested in fall sports? Let's Go!
The Athletic Department is moving forward with planning for next year's sports, although there remains uncertainty about what those will look like in the fall.  
 
Online interest meeting for Cross Country held 
A zoom meeting was held on Tuesday, which was in addition to interest meetings for boys soccer and girls volleyball.   
 
Summer sports activities
Optional summer workouts are planned for the different team sports, which await clearer coronavirus guidelines.
 
Look for emails from athletic director, Mr. Spratley, or e-mail him with questions at [email protected].  
 

 
       
Mariner Athletics               Go Green!           

 
Contact the office at [email protected] or (803) 631-5253

Lake Pointe Academy, 3168 Hands Mill Highway, York, SC 29745
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