Lakeland Primary School

LCYC and the Parks Department are partnering again to host a youth event - "LaGrange County Connecting with Youth"- at Delt Church Park on June 22, 2024. This is the third year for this event and it continues to grow each year. Families with any age children are welcome to attend; however, the door prize raffle tickets will only be passed out to children in grades 6-12. This is a free event - lunch will be provided while supplies last. Please see the flyer for details! **This event is not sponsored by Lakeland School Corporation. The information is being shared as a community service.**

There are some big changes planned for Indiana's High School Diplomas. Please see this article for more information. There is a link in the article for you to share your thoughts and opinions on the proposed changes with the Indiana Department of Education! https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/27/indiana-officials-propose-new-streamlined-high-school-diplomas-for-hoosier-students/

The Purdue Extension Office will be sponsoring a summer reading buddy program to encourage reading comprehension. Please see the flyer for details! *This program is not sponsored by Lakeland School Corporation. The information is being shared as a community service.*

Due to internet provider issues beyond our control, Lakeland phone systems are not working properly. We have also had to cancel ILEARN testing for the day. We hope that our provider is able to fix this soon! Sorry for the inconvenience!

There is NOT a safety issue at Lakeland Intermediate School. We are aware that some students are reporting to their families that there is a problem. The issue has been investigated by our SRO and administration and there is no imminent danger. Lakeland families can check email for more details.

On My Way Pre-K applications for 2024-2025 have opened! This program provides tuition assistance for high-quality pre-k programs for students that are 4 years of age. Fill out your application now, as funding is limited! Lakeland preschools are an approved provider. Feel free to share this link with friends and family: https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home

There's a new homebased daycare opening in LaGrange. Daycare is hard to come by, so we thought we'd share the flyer. Please call the number on the flyer if you have any questions. ***This is information from a private business. This is not sponsored by or affiliated with Lakeland School Corporation. LSC is sharing the information as it may be of interest to our community.***

The Indiana Immunization Coalition will be at the Noble County Community Health Fair on Monday, April 1 from 4-7pm. The fair will be at the Community Learning Center gymnasium 401 E Diamond Street in Kendallville. See the flyer for more details! **This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Lakeland School Corporation. The information is being shared as it may be beneficial to our community.**

Clara Rasler and the Interpersonal Relations class are putting together the 7th annual talent show as part of Clara's Senior Project. All proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Audition dates are Monday, March 25th 3:30-4:30, Tuesday, March 26th 5:00-6:30 and Wednesday, March 27th 3:30-6:30. See the flyer for more details!

Do you wake up with aches and pains? It could be time for a new mattress, and the Lakeland Jr/Sr High Music program just happens to have a mattress fundraiser coming up. Help yourself and help the music program! The sale will be at the LaGrange First Church of God on Saturday, April 13th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. See the flyer for more details!

We just learned that long-time Lakeland School nurse, Margaret Wagner, passed away February 26th. Mrs. Wagner was the school nurse for all 5 buildings at Lakeland. She covered a lot of miles and helped a lot of children. Our condolences go out to her family. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fortwayne/name/margaret-wagner-obituary?id=54484959

Unfortunately, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has to cancel their visit to Lakeland Intermediate School for tomorrow. Their generator has broken and is currently being worked on. We will work to get them rescheduled!

Lakeland 2nd and 3rd graders will be taking IREAD this week. Here's a great article about what the IREAD is: https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/iread-march-2024-window-what-to-know-about-indiana-literacy-test Lakeland has been working with the Science of Reading for several years now. Our students have a strong background in phonemic awareness and phonics, so we know they have the skills to pass the IREAD! Show them what you know Lakers!

The New Life Fellowship will have another grocery distribution on March 11th from 4pm to 5:30 pm. Please see the flyer for more details! ***This event is not sponsored by Lakeland School Corporation. The information is being shared as it could be beneficial to our community!***

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be at Lakeland Intermediate School on March 7th from 9 am to 3 pm. This mobile clinic can serve any area child from birth to age 18. Services are provided through Parkview Physicians Group. Please call 1-877-774-8632 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Lakers win! Conference champs!

Congratulations to Katie Freeman founder of Freeman Scents! Katie is a member of the Entrepreneurship Academy and today she won the Trine Pitch competition. This is the 3rd year in a row at Lakeland student has walked away with $1000 seed money for their business by wining this competition!

Attention! Due to Lakeland hosting the IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional, the venue for Cassidi Parham's Senior Project: Little Lady Laker Softball Camp on February 27 & 29th has changed. The camp will be held at LAKELAND PRIMARY SCHOOL. Forms are available in the offices at Lakeland Primary and Lakeland Intermediate schools. Forms are due on February 9th! The camp is open to grades K-5, and the cost is $30. All proceeds benefit the LaGrange County Softball League.

Laker Nation, just a reminder Wednesday, January 31st is NOT a scheduled 2 hour delay day. There seems to be some confusion out there. The next scheduled delay is February 7th.

Hello Laker Nation! The following Wednesday events have been postponed: Gymnastics @ Elkhart and 6th grade basketball @ Garrett. Currently, all practices and afterschool events occurring at Lakeland will continue as scheduled.