The Weekly Roar
April 29th - May 3rd
Families,
Chromebook collection begins soon for LPS. Please review the following links for important information.
bit.ly/LPSCBCOLLECTS2 - Translated to Spanish
We are having a HOUSE SPIRIT DAY this Tuesday, May 7th. If you wear your SPIRIT SHIRT or a SHIRT that is your house color, you can wear a hat. This is for 5th and 6th graders only.
Abysinnian - Red
Asiatic - Blue
Kalahari - Yellow
Katanga - Purple
Massai - Green
Panthera - Orange
Attention 8th Graders:
Just 2 weeks until 8th grade formal! Don’t forget to grab your tickets. Last day to purchase is 5/1. https://app.memberhub.gives/lpspto8thgradeformal/Campaign/Details
Middle School Softball will be holding an interest meeting for parents and upcoming 6-8th graders who would like to try out for the 2025 team! This will take place on Friday, May 11th in the LPS Library at 5:30.
Current players do not need to attend.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Katelyn! kcherry@lakelandk12.org
Mark your calendars! Registration will begin soon for Lakeland's first ever Art Studio Sessions for high school students, including rising 9th graders.
Studio Sessions are designed to expand student's artistic skills and increase mastery in an area of student interest. Each student will choose an area to work on for the week and the teacher will facilitate a project in that area. The cost for the sessions will be $150 per student for the week with materials included. Students can talk to Mrs. Thompson if they have any questions regarding Studio Sessions!
There's still time to sign up to go to Paris, France! Check the deadlines below! There's still time to get the early enrollment discount! Contact Mrs. Nanney for questions!
*This is not a school sponsored trip. https://my.passports.com/login?g=RNANNEY2025
Rising 8th Graders and Parents
Don't forget to register and join us in Washington, D.C. next year! We had a blast last month touring the White House, Arlington, the National Archives, Mount Vernon, the Washington Monument, and many other museums and memorials on the National Mall. We also had the chance to meet both of our senators at the Capitol Building. Next year we hope to return to many of these great places and more! Click this link to see a video for our trip, and see the flyer attached to register: https://vimeo.com/170210905. Register now with Worldstrides to get the $40 early bird discount! Please note that this is not a school-sponsored trip. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Richins.
Please fill out the Google form below to register for High School Tennis Tryouts for the 2024-2025 school year. Contact mfleming@lakelandk12.org with any questions. Please use the link below to sign up for High School Tennis Tryouts for the 2024-2025 school year.
If you're interested in playing for the LPS HS soccer team please attend an interest meeting from 3:20-3:40pm on Wednesday May 1st. Meeting will be held in Room 308 (Coach Fausey's Room). Meeting is only for potential players.
Middle School Volleyball Skills Clinics will take place on May 6th and 7th. The Clinic is open to all upcoming 5th-8th grade girls of any skill level, and will be $25/child for both days. If you have an upcoming 7th/8th grade girl please sign up for the 3:30-5:30 session, and if you have an upcoming 5th/6th grade girl please sign up for the 5:30-7:30 session. To participate in the clinic you must fill out the permission slip and google form linked below.
Middle School Volleyball Tryouts will be on May 9th and 10th 4:00-6:00 for our JV/Varsity teams, and May 15th 5:30-6:30 for our Developmental teams. Please sign up using the link below.
Please reach out to Coach Kat with any questions: kvinton@lakelandk12.org
Interested in High School volleyball for the 24-25 season? See open gym and tryout info:
https://tr.ee/Lphsvballtryouts
If you have any questions, please email astevens@lakelandk12.org
Middle School (Grades 6-8) Boys Basketball Tryouts:
LPS Middle School Gym
May 1-2 2024
3:30-5:00 p.m
You need an up to date physical. Bring a paper copy. You cannot participate without a valid physical.
Wear basketball shoes, shorts, and a t-shirt. Please contact bsmith@lakelandk12.org with any questions.
Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/EPQQU1jsJ72oyRr67
Please support your LPS HS Tennis Team! Click the link below to purchase this apparel. Thank you for your support! https://stores.inksoft.com/lakeland_prep_tennis/shop/home
Attention 5th-7th Graders:
Interested in joining the award winning LPS Band? Check out this video! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Hopper at bhopper@lakelandk12.org.
How to Sign a Permission Slip in Parent Square
MS TCAP Field Test
We want you to be aware that we have been selected to participate in the TCAP field test for grades 5 - 8. This process is used by the state to ensure proposed sets are appropriate and statistically reliable. Your student's grades/TCAP scores are not affected in any way. If you have any questions, feel free to email Dr. Brown at dbrown@lakelandk12.org.
This club is open to 8th, 9th, and 10th graders! Students interested in attending should see Mr. Richins in room 117 prior to the first meeting.
2024 Governor's School applications are live! Please visit https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/instruction/tdoe-governors-schools.html for more information.
This is a reminder that our campus speed limit is 10 MPH. Please help us keep our campus safe!
YOU Are In It! Will YOU Have It?
The 23-24 LP High School Yearbook is on sale now for $45! Scan the QR code in the image or go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter the LP High School Order Number: 25350
Price increases on January 1st!
Were you not able to attend EPSO night and would like the information?
You can find the presentation and much more by visiting our website (https://lps.lakelandk12.org) and hovering over High School!
Or, here is a direct link to the presentation: https://bit.ly/LPSEPSONight
Still have questions? You can fill out this form, and someone will respond to you: https://bit.ly/LPSEPSO
Are you in the right groups in Parent Square? Make sure you join the ones that have the information you need so you don't miss an announcement!
Paris is always a good idea! Come join us as we travel to Paris, France in June of 2025! You can still receive the early enrollment discount if you register before October 15th! *This trip is not a school sponsored trip.
NJHS Meeting Dates - Students are required to attend all meetings. If a student is not able to attend one of the announced meetings, they must notify the sponsors (Mrs. Hamlett, Mrs. Gamez, Mrs. Smith) as soon as possible. These meetings will be at 7:35 in the middle school gym.
September 27, 2023
October 17, 2023
November 14, 2023
December - No Meeting
January 16, 2023
February 20, 2023
March 19, 2023
April 16, 2023
May - No Meeting
Do you like learning languages and about other cultures? Are you in high school? Join us in Emerging Bilinguals club!!! Please print out and sign this form to join! Bring back your signed permission form (scan barcode) to Sra. Lozano in room 419 by September 8th. Our first meeting is 9/14 at 7:30am in room 419! Hasta pronto :)
