Lakewood Middle

September 2025

The last couple of school years, we have been working to develop assessment-capable learners. This

means that students know where they are going and what their next steps are.

Teachers have established learning intentions (lets the student know what they will be learning for the

day) and success criteria (lets students know how they will know if they have learned it) for each lesson.

We have also worked to establish important learner dispositions. This means that students apply

effective habits of thinking and doing.

Last year we taught two learner dispositions:

- Self-management

- Embracing challenges

We will continue emphasizing these important traits this year.

This year, one of our goals will be to increase academic discussion within classrooms. This coincides

with our third learner disposition, communication. We will be teaching students effective habits of skilled

communicators and providing students the opportunity to practice these skills in the classroom.

One of the frustrations of being a parent is asking our children what they learned today and receiving the

standard answer-nothing! You can challenge your student at home by rephrasing the question.

Ask them: How they knew if they were successful or not in their math class and see if they can tell you

the days success criteria.

I want to thank all of our students, parents, and staff for getting our school year off to a great start. We

look forward to partnering with you again this year to help build lifelong learners!

- Scott Chrisman, Principal

Principal's Message

Home of the Mustangs

Additional Information

Chocolate Bar Fundraiser

Lakewood Middle School will once again be having the chocolate

bar fundraiser through the World's Finest Chocolate. The sale will

begin on September 16 when students will receive information and

forms to bring home for parents and guardians to sign. Students

who sell boxes will have the opportunity to earn a variety of prizes,

and proceeds from the sales go to fund incentives and activities for

Lakewood students.

Dillon's Community Rewards

Dillon?s Community Rewards is a program that donates to local

organizations based on the shopping you do at Dillons. By linking

your card to an organization and shopping at Dillons, you can

support Lakewood Middle School!

Organization Name: Lakewood Middle School - USD 305

Organization Number: SD832

Need Health Coverage? Our School Social Workers Can Help!

Did you know our school social workers can now assist families with Presumptive Eligibility (PE)

enrollment? PE provides temporary Medicaid coverage for children and pregnant individuals who

appear to be eligible, giving access to important health services while the full application is being

processed.

If your family is in need of health coverage or you're unsure where to start, our social workers are here

to help guide you through the process. It's quick, confidential, and can make a big difference in

ensuring your child stays healthy and supported.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please contact your school's social worker directly.

We're here for you!

Screen Your Student for Symptoms of Illness

It is important to screen your student for illness every day before coming to school. Keep your student

at home if sick with any illness. By making sure students are healthy when they come to school, we all

can help prevent illnesses that disrupt learning.

Thank you for your support!

Greatness Grows When You're Here!

September 2025

Greatness Grows When You're Here!

Our district is launching a district wide

attendance campaign to reinforce the

importance of school attendance and to

support families in helping every student

achieve their personal best.

Did you know that missing just 2 days a month

for any reason, whether excused, unexcused, or

due to suspension, can add up to a student

being chronically absent? Chronic absence

(missing 10% or more of the school year) can

cause students to fall behind academically and

feel disconnected from school.

As partners in your child?s education, we

encourage you to help build strong attendance

habits by setting consistent routines. scheduling appointments outside of school hours when

possible, and avoiding vacations or trips when school is in session.

If your child will be absent, please communicate with the school, and don?t hesitate to reach out to

our school counselor or social worker if you have any concerns. They are here to support you and

your student.

Together, we can help all students grow and succeed because greatness truly grows when you're

here!

If you are needing to pick up your child from school early for any reason, please call the office ahead

of time so we can have them ready to go for you. Calling ahead prevents any delays in locating what

classroom your child is in. This also allows them an opportunity to gather any homework they will be

missing and to have their personal belongings packed up and ready for your arrival.

All students must be signed out in the office by an approved Skyward contact.

Office Phone: (785)309-4000

August 2022

Steps to Success: Communicating with Your Child's School

We strive to be the best place to learn. The only way we can improve is to know about concerns so

we are able to address them. Here are some tips for communicating with your child?s school when

concerns arise.

The fastest way to a positive result is to start with the people closest to the situation in the school.

Talk with the teacher or coach about your questions and concerns before going to the principal.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to reach out to teachers and school staff by:

- Calling the school?s phone number. Because they are teaching, you often will need to leave a

message for your child?s teacher or coach.

- Emailing the teacher or coach directly. All teacher emails are available on our school website.

We want to be responsive to parents? questions and requests for information. Our staff will respond

to your call or email as soon as possible, in most cases within two school days.

If you have had a conversation with your child?s teacher and the principal and are still needing

assistance, the director of elementary or secondary programs will be able to provide additional

support.

We are excited for this new school year and look forward to partnering with you to support a great

school experience for your student.

MS Attendance at High School Athletic Events

At Salina Public Schools, we prioritize creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all who attend

our high school athletic events. To ensure that this remains the case, we would like to remind our

families about our guidelines for middle school students who wish to attend these events.

Importantly, all middle school students must be accompanied by an adult in order to enter.

While there is not a specific section for middle school students, we absolutely encourage them to

attend - as long as they are under the supervision of a parent or guardian. These events are an

excellent opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of our

students, and we want to make sure that everyone enjoys themselves in a positive atmosphere. We

truly appreciate your help in ensuring that our events remain a rewarding experience for all.

Lakewood's STaR Achievement Club

Lakewood's STaR Achievement Club was created to bring attention to and celebrate the

successes of our Mustang student body. Strong academic achievement, responsible and safe

behavior, and a conscious display of maturity exemplifies what makes a Lakewood Mustang.

The Basics To Know:

1. To be eligible for a club, your student has an entire quarter (first quarter, second quarter, third

quarter, and fourth quarter). The next quarter is when they receive their incentives.

2. Their eligibility for a club starts over every new quarter.

3. Fourth quarter data will still earn your student a club level, but instead of receiving the

pre-determined incentives, they will be entered in drawings for the end of the year incentives.

(Due to not seeing them in the summer.)

4. To be eligible for the Mustang or Silver Clubs, your student must participate in a civic activity.

Guidance has been provided to the students and Mr. Mettlen is available for help. The overall

program was discussed in Advisories at the beginning of the school year with fliers sent home

for parents/guardians. Ask your student about the program and take the opportunity to set

goals for the school year with them. If you have more questions, Mr. Mettlen can be contacted

through the office.

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September Calendar of Events

- September 1:

Labor Day-No School

- September 5:

School Picture Day

Fall Sports Photos-after school

- September 25:

SITE Council Meeting

at LMS 12:00 p.m.

SITE Council Meeting

September 25

at LMS 12:00 p.m.

NO SCHOOL

September 1

Labor Day

School Picture Day:

September 5

Fall Sports Photos

after school

Mustang Store Now Open!

Scott Chrisman Principal

Christina Green Assistant Principal

Jayson Emig Assistant Principal

Tami Frank Secretary

Phone Number: 785-309-4000

LMS Mustangs

LMS Mustangs School Website

District Website

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# 305GrowsGreatness

Unified School District #305 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities and provides equal

access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries concerning Unified School District #305 compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, ADA, Title IX, or Section 504 is

directed to contact the Unified School District #305 Executive Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 797, Salina, Kansas 67402, 785-309-4726.

The Mustang Gear Online Store will be open several times throughout the school year. The

store is open to anyone who would like to purchase Mustang Gear. WE ARE MUSTANG

PROUD!

T-shirts, Long Sleeves, Polos, Crewnecks, Hoodies, Quarter Zips, Leggings, Sweatpants & Hats

Dates the Store is Open:

- August 25-September 15

- November 10-November 24

- February 2-February 16

- April 13-April 27

Shirts by Francis