Hello, Middle School Families!

I hope you've enjoyed a beautiful Fall Break! It's hard to believe, but we are a quarter of the way through this school year, and we welcome the 2nd Quarter this week. Teachers will take time this week to finalize grades, and report cards will be published in FACTS the week of October 19. If you'd like a printed copy of your child's report card, please email our Registrar, Jean Roberts (jroberts@lakewoodpark.org).

God is good!

Mrs. Yoder

Week of October 12, 2026

Monday
No School - Fall Break

Tuesday
No School - Fall Break

Wednesday
Block Day - Odd Periods
MS Chapel
7th Recess

Thursday
Block Day - Even Periods
MS Team Time
8th Recess

Friday
Story House Groups
6:00 Talent Show

End of Quarter 1

October 9 is the last day of the 1st Quarter! If you have not supported your student in the following ways, please consider doing so, especially if their grades are suffering. Check FACTS this week to minimize any surprises on the report card.

Download the Google Classroom app and review the week.
Access your student's email and check it regularly.
Download the FACTS app on your phone and stay logged in as a parent. Review grades and check for missing assignments weekly.
Check your student's accordion regularly. Review graded work and check for work that needs completed.
Encourage students to problem-solve and persevere!

Study Tables

We are now offering Study Tables after school until 4:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will need to be signed up in advance by a parent completing the form linked below, or a student may be required to attend. There will be a limited number of spots available, and families will be charged $5/session. If you have questions or are interested in this type of support for your student, please click the link below or contact Mrs. Yoder.

Click Here to Sign Up for Study Tables

Capture an amazing Lakewood Park photo! Landscapes, campus beauty, sporting events, student life, selfies, close-ups—we want to see it all!

DETAILS:

• Open to all students, alumni, staff, and parents
• Two prize categories: Student + Alumni/Staff/Parent
• Submit up to 3 photos (but you may only win one prize)
• Photos must have been taken in 2026

Submit your photos: marketing@lakewoodpark.org
DEADLINE: October 31 at 11:59 PM

So grab your camera—or your phone—and show us Lakewood through your eyes!

Tardies to Class

In order to make the most of each class, we expect students to arrive on time. For every six tardies to class, middle and high school students will receive a Friday Night School, and tardies will reset at semester. We are giving some grace with the tardies earned in this first month of the school year, but please remind your students that they need to ensure timely arrival to each class. Absence and tardy counts can be found on FACTS, and if you have any questions, just reach out!

eLearning Day Need-to-Knows

Thursday, October 1, is a scheduled eLearning Day for students and an In-service Day for our teachers. All middle school students (including 5/6) will be sent home with their devices on Wednesday. Parents of 5th and 6th graders should reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you prefer not to have the student device come home. While devices are home, please ensure that students are supervised and not using them for personal entertainment.

This first eLearning Day is an opportunity for staff, students, and parents to learn and work out any kinks associated with eLearning. If you need support throughout the day, teachers and administrators will be available until 3:00pm.

Click Here for eLearning Guidelines

Student Device Reminders

Students in 5th and 6th grade will leave school devices in charging carts at school each day. Students in 7th and 8th grade do not have to take their devices home, but they are expected to have it charged and ready for use throughout the school day.

Cell phones & personal devices are permitted inside the school, but they must remain in lockers, powered off during the school day (7:40-3:10). Only 7/8 students may access their personal devices before the 7:40 bell in holding room.

Officer Gomez

Protect Young Eyes

Connected Families for Biblical Parenting

LunchRoom Notes

Eat What's Yours: At lunch, we see many students giving their food items to others or even just throwing them away. Talk with your kids about what they are packing/ordering and actually eating to ensure food is not wasted.
Utensils: Don't forget the utensils needed for your packed lunch. Our food service team will share utensils if needed.
Microwaves: Please help your student understand the basics of microwaving their lunch items (i.e. time, stir, add water, cover, etc.). We do not allow popcorn to be popped at lunch.
Volunteers Welcome: We are thankful to keep lunch duty-free for our teachers, though they do come down to have lunch with students occasionally. If you'd like to join us for the fun as a lunchroom volunteer, please reach out to Mrs. Yoder!

School Safety Newsletter

Each month, Nurse Carpenter will send out a newsletter to families that is focused on a topic related to student safety and wellbeing. This month's topic is about setting limits and stewarding screen time with our kids, specifically with personal devices.

Click Here for the Safety Newsletter

👟 🏐 A Note from ATHLETICS ⚽ 🐾

We are thankful to offer a variety of sports at the middle school level including cross country, boys soccer, and girls volleyball this fall. Winter sports include boys and girls basketball and cheer, and Spring opportunities include track and girls soccer.

If your student is interested in participating as an athlete this year, don't forget to have a physical completed and to get registered via Final Forms. Look for the email from Maleah Leitner for additional information and detailed instructions.

Click Here for the Athletic Schedule

Above: 8th Grade Girls were Minnow Bucket champs at Prairie Heights!

Below: Boys team placed 2nd and girls took 1st place in their divisions at New Haven!

Helpful Reminders

Attendance Reminders

For unplanned absences, email our Registrar at attendance@lakewoodpark.org or call the Main Office (260-925-1393) by 9:00am. Submit any needed documentation or doctor's notes.
For all absences, have students look at Google Classrooms and check-in with their teachers to ensure all school work, including tests & quizzes, are made-up and submitted upon return to school.
Students are only permitted 6 absences per semester. Any absences will be unexcused without a doctor's note.
On-time arrival to school and to each class is important and expected. Students will be required to serve a Friday Night School every 6 tardies.

After School Procedures

Middle school students with elementary siblings will meet them in/near the Worship Center by 3:15 to exit the building at the east/gym doors together.
5/6 students who are not picked up by 3:25 will be signed into aftercare unless they are being supervised appropriately by an older sibling.
7/8 students do not have to sign into aftercare after carline, but they must stay in the east hallway until their ride arrives. There will not be direct supervision for 7/8 students who are not picked up during carline, and parents will be contacted if staying in the east hall becomes a problem.

Dress Code Update and Reminders

Tops must have some sleeve and not reveal undergarments, midriff, back, chest, or shoulders.
Clothing should not be tight fitting or sheer. Athletic pants/shorts are allowed, but leggings and pajama pants are not permitted.
Pants should not have gaping holes or excessive frays.
Shorts are allowed during Qtr 1 and Qtr 4 only and require a minimum 6" inseam.
Skirts/dresses must reach the knee if worn without leggings. If leggings are worn, a skirt/dress must be worn over that is no more than 4" from the knee.
Jackets/coats, hats/hoods/bandanas, and sunglasses are not permitted inside the school building during the school day.

Background Checks for Visitors and Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering here at school or plan to in the future, please complete a background check request. Background checks cost $20 and last for three years.

Lakewood Park Baptist Church hosts a Trunk-or-Treat event for our community each year. Our school families are invited to attend, and we are also invited to participate by hosting a trunk! If a family or student group is interested in hosting a trunk, please use this link to sign up!

If you know a family who would be a great fit for our school family, invite them to attend Preview Lakewood to learn more about Christian education and what LPCS has to offer!