Think Interactive Promotes Stand Up, Speak Out
The entire Kennedy Middle School student body, all 760 students, participated in an
interactive, game-based quiz promoting the power of being an upstander
inside and outside of the classroom. KMS actively
promotes the idea of Stand Up and Speak Out with its numerous anti
bullying programs already in place including OK2Say, Heroes Club,
Upstander Program, and Challenge Day. In addition to these
preestablished programs, KMS invited Think Interactive to this morning’s
assembly to promote this powerful message addressing safety in schools in an approachable way.
Principal Pat Donohue shared, “I wanted to welcome an interactive,
proactive approach for our students that would create a comfortable
environment and open communication channels across the school.” Tim
John, creator of Think Interactive, reaches 26 states with his
motivating, entertaining messages.
A Win Dedicated to St. Baldrick's
It was a win shared by everyone during Shorian Week, a week dedicated to St. Baldrick’s and all kids battling cancer.
Honorary captain for Friday’s football game, Matthew Nyenhuis, is just 2 years old and battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He has gone through numerous treatments since diagnosis this past November. A Shorian is brave, strong, and kind; We knew that by outfitting Matthew with our jersey, he may feel those traits both inside and outside.
Congratulations to our entire football team for securing another victory with a final score of 58-14.
The Rodgers Track
Rodgers Elementary held a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 14 to officially open the track to the school and community. The Parent/Teacher Committee raised over $35,000 to install it!
Most of that was raised at our Spirit Walk last year by our generous Rodgers families. Some of it was surplus money that had been in our account for a few years. According to Parent-Teacher Club President Shannon Snarski, “We wanted to put the money towards something that every student and even our community could enjoy!”
Chinese Exchange Program
Please welcome our 71 Chinese exchange students, all in 11th grade. Lake Shore signed a 20-year agreement in 2011 to continue and grow a Chinese exchange student program, upgrading the Taylor building the same year. The dorm accommodates 120 students and staff, and offers classrooms with technology, a Wi-Fi network and a gym.
Highly Effective Students
Rodgers Elementary's staff identified students who exhibited Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We can choose how to respond in every situation and are so fortunate to have many students that model these important lessons.
We are the Difference
We are the difference at Lake Shore Public Schools. During the District’s Welcome Back Convocation, all 550 employees signed the “I am the Difference” banner, enjoyed the popular omelette station and other breakfast items, visited with colleagues, and listened to keynote speakers tailoring their messages to highlight our Vision and Values of Inspiration, Innovation, and Celebration. Shannon Ketelhut, President of the Lake Shore Board of Education, encouraged the staff to push past the barriers of our own comfort zones. She shared, “Challenge yourself to do things that you want to do. Feel safe to try an adventure.” Her message was fitting for both staff and students.
