Lakeland Christian School

Senior Spotlight: Nicky Aspinwall

sJohnson — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:09:26 +0000

Started at LCS: 4th Grade

Involvement at LCS: Swim, Soccer, Track, Key Club, FCA, NHS, National Science Honor Society, Student Ministries Club

Favorite Thing about LCS: The small school atmosphere

Plans for after Graduation: Attend Florida State University to study nursing

Weekly Update for May 17

sJohnson — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:53 +0000

Check out the Weekly Update for all of the important news and events!

A few highlights:

Tomorrow is the final regular school day for seniors! Exams begin on Monday.
Academic Awards Night for Grades 4-8 is May 22
Spring Football Game – May 24
No school on Memorial Day.
Be sure to check the lost and found by June 5. All items will be donated as of June 6.
The library will be open this summer…check out dates and times

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Weekly Update for May 17

Fifth Grade Students Initiate Reading Program for First Graders

sJohnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:17:09 +0000

Fifth grader Anna Canady loves to read and has a passion for helping others learn to love to read, too. In the summer of 2011, she had an idea for helping that became Bookworm Buddies, an after-school tutoring program for first graders.

Enlisting the help of her friend Ava St. John, the girls spent Tuesdays and Thursdays this school year working with nine first graders along with Mrs. Deborah Sullivan and Mrs. Chris Cabrera. To build reading fluency, the girls helped their first grade buddies using fun strategies like Reader’s Theater, reading games, and reading as a group.

“Bookworm Buddies is a great way for kids to learn new skills in a familiar environment,” says Anna, who believes that the skills of the group have grown throughout the year. “It has been amazing to watch their reading fluency grow. We appreciate the first grade teachers allowing us to work with their students.”

According to Mrs. Sullivan, Anna and Ava review sight words, read with the first graders, listen to them read and work on iPads.

“The students have greatly enjoyed their time with the girls,” Mrs. Sullivan said. “One day when we were leaving, one of the students said, ‘I love Book Worms; it’s so much fun!’”

Two LCS Seniors Named Mandy Stoll Awards Winners

sJohnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:24 +0000

Congratulations to Lakeland Christian School seniors Mark Mutz and Molly Rice on being named the Mandy Stoll Award winners for Class 3A-4A. This award is given by the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (FIAAA) and recognizes Florida’s top senior male and female scholar/athletes. These students were nominated by a principal and met the following requirements: an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, a minimum of 1210 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT, and participation in a minimum of two years of participation in varsity athletics.

Mark and Molly were two of just eight scholar-athletes chosen for this prestigious award. Winners were selected by the FIAAA Higher Education Committee.

Baccalaureate and Commencement Set for June 3 and 4

sJohnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:40:38 +0000

The Senior Class of 2012 will hold its annual baccalaureate ceremony on Sunday, June 3, at Heritage Baptist Church. The event will begin at 3 PM. On Monday, June 4, the seniors will celebrate commencement at 7:30 PM at Florida Southern College’s Branscomb Auditorium. Congratulations, seniors!

June 5 is the Last Day to Check Lost and Found!

sJohnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:40:20 +0000

Tuesday, June 5, is the final day to claim missing items from the LCS Lost and Found. On June 6, all remaining items will be donated to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. There are lots of things waiting to be claimed including clothes, shoes, lunch boxes, books and more.

Parent iPad Training Meeting Scheduled for May 29

sJohnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:39:58 +0000

Middle school parents are invited to an iPad training meeting on Tuesday, May 29, at 7 PM in the cafeteria. This will be a time when parents can learn some of the ins and outs of iPad use. Contact Mr. Keith Overholt, Assistant Middle School Principal, at koverholt@lcsonline.org if you have any questions.

Senior Spotlight: Aaron Brooks

sJohnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:46 +0000

Started at LCS: 5th Grade

Involvement at LCS: Football, Band, Art

Favorite Thing about LCS: My friends

Plans for after Graduation: Attend PSC to study engineering

Senior Spotlight: Ashley Abbott

sJohnson — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:19 +0000

Started at LCS: Kindergarten

Involvement at LCS: Basketball, Volleyball, NHS, Key Club, Student Ministries Club, Student Government, FCA, Youth and Leadership Club, Christmas Play

Favorite Thing about LCS: The leadership opportunities that a small environment provides

Plans for after Graduation: Attend Auburn University to study public relations

Senior Spotlight: Kendall Simpler

sJohnson — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:36:07 +0000

Started at LCS: 9th Grade

Involvement at LCS: Student Ministries Club, Trash Mountain Project, Key Club

Favorite Thing about LCS: The Christian atmosphere

Plans for after Graduation: Attend Samford University to study nutritional medicine