OurLSPS Stories
Inspiration
Commencement Marks New Beginning for MOCI Students
Seven students from the Class of 2019 graduated from the MOCI Special Education program. After our Band played Pomp and Circumstance, students received individual recognition from their senior mentors, spoke about their own favorite memories, listened to our Women's Chamber Choir sing, watched a slideshow highlighting the year’s achievements, and were officially declared graduates with the moving of the tassel from right to left. Students looked beautiful, adorned in their graduation regalia, and celebrated this achievement with staff, friends, family, and cake. Congratulations Tyler Cranston, Malayna Anthony, William Moore, LeRoy Hannah, Hailee Schalm, Quinn Dominick, and Alan Martin!
Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Walk
The Lake Shore team participated in the BT5K Michigan Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Run & Walk, an inspiring and fun event benefiting the American Brain Tumor Association. Our Lake Shore team supported our co-worker and friend, Emily Tims! Emily was diagnosed with Glioblastoma earlier this year and is working with her team of doctors to treat her brain cancer. We all miss seeing Emily at school very much and we want her to know how much she is loved. She surprised everyone by making an appearance today!
Thank you, Lake Shore Community, for joining this team in support of Emily and the nearly 700,000 people currently living with a brain tumor. Because of your donations, we raised $4,125 to show her support and raise awareness for this great cause.
Lake Shore Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Lake Shore High School's Athletic Department celebrated its college-bound student-athletes with a letter-of-intent signing day. As an opportunity for family and friends to share in the big moment, each coach attends as our Athletic Director, Mr. Hartley, gives a short background about the signee. Congratulations to the following 13 students:
- David Decruydt at Lawrence Technological University for Bowling
- Jaclyn Dietz at Alma College for Soccer
- Ross Dunkley at Tiffin University for Soccer
- Jacob Frogge at Indiana Institute of Technology for Bowling
- Christian Gaiera at Madonna University for Football
- Michael Gaiera at Madonna University for Football
- Malik Hill at Madonna University for Football
- Jessica Ludwick at University of Michigan-Dearborn for Bowling
- Anthony Marsiglio at Madonna University for Football
- Haley Marsiglio at Saginaw Valley State University for Cheerleading
- Melik Miner at Madonna University for Football
- Katie Ratledge at Indiana Institute of Technology for Softball
- Hannah Smigielski at Concordia University for Soccer
Kennedy Middle School Raises $2,590.40 for LLS
Mrs. Gough's 6th Hour winning class presented a check to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. During a two week cash and coin donation period, Kennedy Middle School raised $2,590.40 for Pasta for Patients, with Mrs. Gough's class contributing $580. We would like to give a special shout out to the following students: Andrew Yandura brought in over $100 in change, Jacob Trojan, Emily Evoe brought a bag of change in almost every day for 3 weeks straight, Hannah Flynn, Olivia Waldecker, Megan Muczynski, and Skylar Lane who made other significant contributions.
In addition, our Great Start Readiness Preschool students at Rodgers Elementary won a trip to the Olive Garden for raising the most money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Innovation
Sharing Processes and Learning through Grant Awards
During the 2018-19 school year, the Lake Shore Foundation awarded $60,030 in grants ranging from a LSHS Scholarship, ELA picture books, flexible seating, TI-84 calculators, Makey Makey, backpacks, headphones, digital temperature sensors, STEAM materials, CAD drafting tables, and more! Our Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Rachelle Wynkoop led the tour, sharing processes and learning outcomes with Foundation leaders. To view the entire list, please use this link.
The Lake Shore Foundation for Educational Excellence is totally separate from the Lake Shore School District and Board of Education. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees from the community who are responsible for generating contributions, choosing projects, and allocating funds.
STEAM and AP Computer Science Added to Curriculum
Two new courses have been approved by our Board of Education for the 2019-20 school year.
AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem solving. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science.
Elementary STEAM Special will provide a project-based learning opportunity for K-5 students centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Experiences will include design-thinking, collaboration, research, presentation, and digital citizenship. The STEAM course will support the development of skills necessary to support a successful Lake Shore graduate. The special will be scheduled as part of the elementary "specials" programming.
Preparation for Elementary Media Center Renovations
Update: Renovation has begun on the Masonic Heights, Rodgers, and Violet Media Centers. Construction will continue through the summer and is slated to wrap up by November 1st. The projects will feature STEAM and Maker spaces, reading nooks, collaboration spaces and new flexible furnishings.
Governor Whitmer recognizes April as School Library Month in Michigan. School librarians curate collections and promote access to books and information, teach information literacy and digital literacy skills, and support technology integration and innovation. It is just as important to have personnel for these activities to function as it is to have a place. But not just any setting. Our vision is to transform our media centers into the focal point of every school.
Construction begins on May 1 at Lake Shore Public Schools to renovate all three elementary libraries. Because today's libraries are shifting into an environment for students and teachers to collaborate, restructuring these spaces is necessary.
Changes in physical structure and aesthetics will include new lighting and carpeting, updated small group rooms for collaborating, sharing, and learning, and planning for flexible use of space. In addition, plans for flexible checkout times are also being considered. With the help of Destiny Discover, students are able to browse, search, and access our school library’s resources. Students may instantly see whether or not a book is in, browse ebook selections, search by topic, or listen to an audiobook!
Media Specialist and Instructional Coach Amanda McCarthy is one of our leaders in charge of these positive changes. She and the Media Technicians, Nicole Dombro, Teresa Seymour, Laurie Cataldo, have worked tirelessly to weed through outdated books and supplies, boxing up and storing library materials in preparation for this upcoming renovation. She shared, " It is important to focus library space on the development of the learning. which this renovation will serve to do.”
With a projected completion date of the fall, elementary students will be excited to explore new books and learning opportunities.
Celebration
Courageous Shorians Take the Oath of Enlistment
At the United States Military Enlistment Ceremony held on May 15th, 12 Lake Shore High School students were recognized: Jack LaPinta and Caleb Snell, Michigan Air Guard, Justin Chambe and Julia Munger United States Air Force, Christzian Caza and Nicole Lorenz, United States Army, Matthew Janowiak, Michael Paras, Allexa Radcliffe, Gavin Smith, Eukhy StaAna, Myuana Wideman, United States Navy. With May being designated as Military Appreciation Month, it is appropriate that they honor these students today. The whole intent of the event was to honor, serve, remember, recognize, and appreciate those who served, are serving, and will serve this great country as part of the military.
We celebrate the courage it takes to stand up and say “I will serve”. Thank you for your commitment to the protection and service of this great nation. We appreciate the fact our students are willing to enlist into our armed services, recognize that this means days away from home and family, blood sweat, tears, sacrifice, and challenges. We will remember you long after today, for whether in uniform or out, across the sea or across the street, you will forever be a Shorian. Thank you Staff Sergeant Janea Cook of the Michigan Air Guard, Technical Sergeant Jason Ingersoll of the United States Air Force, Sergeant First Class William Murray of the United States Army and Petty Office Second Class Jordan Greene of the United States Navy for representing their chosen branch of the military and to United States Lieutenant Iman Parirokh for administering the oath of enlistment. We also appreciate the War Memorial of Grosse Pointe for your representation at our event.
Recognizing our MMSTC Students
MMSTC’s 27th graduating class consisting of 67 members, 6 being from Lake Shore, were offered $614,190 in scholarships as a whole. On April 23rd, they celebrated their accomplishments at Wyndham Garden in Sterling Heights at a Senior Dinner. Our own Lauren Livernois served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. The following Lake Shore students have declared their major and selected where they will attend college:
Kianna Dixon, Environmental Science at Central Michigan University
Lauren Livernois, Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan
Jessica Ludwick, Criminal Justice at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Nathan Orlando, Biomedical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University
Dorothy Paulson, Software Engineering at Michigan Technological University
Elizabeth Stacheit, Physician Assistant at University of Detroit Mercy
School Buses Pass Safety Points Inspection
At Lake Shore, we pride ourselves in our yellow transportation system. Our 10 bus drivers transport to Rodgers Elementary, Masonic Heights Elementary, and Kennedy Middle School as well as all Athletic events during the school year. They are personable and dedicated to ensuring safety for everyone aboard. According to Transportation Coordinator Sandy Defer, we have accumulated over 62,000 miles since September and will complete over 112 field trip routes, with the furthest being Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio or The Pinery in Canada.
With a combined 200 years of service and an average 16 years of service, please congratulate our Transportation Department for having all 12 buses meet every safety points and receive a green tag from the Michigan State Police.
Rodgers Participates in ACES
Rodgers Elementary students live, laugh and learn in a global celebration of physical activity during ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously). This celebration helps to teach children the important roles physical activity and proper nutrition play in healthy living.
ACES is a one-day event aiming to education children about the importance of lifelong fitness, and to end the negative stereotype that children are physically unfit. ACES has student participants from all 50 states and 50 countries. Michigan schools have joined together in large numbers to demonstrate their commitment to active lifestyles. This year, over 1000 schools and programs are registered.
At Rodgers Elementary, the students celebrated ACES by stop drop and exercise activities and a whole school walk-a-thon on the track! The school has was also joined by Paul Genaw II, Farm Bureau Insurance agent in Saint Clair Shores. Paul was honored to be our special guest and to take part in this fitness celebration by sponsoring our school.
ACES is organized by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Michigan Department of Transportation. This partnership allows MFF to provide free materials, including stickers and newsletters, for each of the estimated 300,000 participants from over 1000 schools.
