The Wizard of Oz - Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK (CONTINUED)_____________________________________ the stage for our indoor rehearsals. This year, with over 320 eighth graders, we simply have outgrown the space. Those of us who have experienced an indoor ceremony at the Middle School know that the Auditorium is small, does not have air conditioning, and there are no windows that open. Even if we could fit everyone in, it is an extremely uncomfortable venue for late June. For years, we have shared equipment, rental chairs, and other services with the High School. Setting up in two locations with the same equipment for ceremonies that fall twenty-‐four hours apart involves a lot of time and labor. This year, by using the same venues as the High School for graduation ceremonies, we will significantly streamline this process. Additionally, the Summit High School Auditorium has been newly renovated and is air-‐conditioned. The High School is also able to set up several air conditioned satellite sites around the building into which a live video feed of the graduation can be broadcast, allowing more guests to attend a potential indoor graduation. While the location for the Middle and High School Graduations will now be the same, the ceremonies are significantly different. We will preserve the middle-school feel of our ceremony, and the High School will continue its' traditions. There is no doubt that High School graduation will continue to feel very special to Summit’s graduating seniors. This year, after the ceremony, there will be a short reception hosted by the PTO, and then our eighth graders will board school busses that will take them back to LCJSMS for our annual Eighth Grade Dance. Much more detailed information will be mailed to you as the date of Graduation approaches. We are looking forward to this very special event. Final Note We recently had several successful events, which were planned and implemented by our students and staff. We are very proud to have raised over $5,000 for the American Heart Association through our Physical Education Department’s Hoops for Heart event, and more than $3,000 through our Hoops for Humanity fundraiser, which benefited the Thomas Glasser Caregivers Center at Overlook Medical Center. Another successful annual program called A Night for the Soul was held mid-‐February and featured traditional soul food, as well as music and poetry performed by our performing arts groups. Students showed their energy and enthusiasm for our school during a multitude of Spirit Days, which leads to Spirit Week, occurring during the first week of March. As we gear up for spring, we are looking forward to many more exciting events. From the DC trip to the spring musical, The Wizard of Oz, I know that our students will continue to impress us as they exceed our expectations. I am consistently struck by how talented, knowledgeable, and enjoyable middle school students really are. Mr. Matthew J. Block Principal 4
A MESSAGE FROM THE PTO PRESIDENT As this year’s PTO President, I have had the unique opportunity to have the inside scoop on what it takes to run such a wonderful middle school. Mr. Block and his staff work tirelessly to assure our students receive the very best public education has to offer. While this does include the wonderful knowledge-‐based curriculum, this also includes the abundance of extra-‐curricular activities that are offered before and after school, the unique social opportunities like Stokes, the dances, and the special evening events such as Night for the Soul. All of these programs and more help make the exceptional experience we, as parents of LCJSMS, have become so familiar with and our children participate in every day. You cannot have this much success without the support of a school’s PTO, and ours is no exception. I have been so impressed with the willingness of our families to volunteer when needed and pitch in financially when asked. Our PTO has become an intricate part of our children’s middle school experience by providing funding and volunteers to run great events like Family Fun Night, The Art Show, Science Expo, and more. Our incoming president, Mrs. Tracy Forsyth, will be just the right person to continue moving us forward. Tracy comes to us with great experience having served as her elementary school’s PTO president -‐-‐ she will be great for LCJSMS! Please support her and her efforts as she begins the process of filling chair positions for the 2012-‐2013 school year. Our upcoming events for the spring: Science Expo - Wednesday, March 28th Students will have an opportunity to showcase their science projects with their parents. Teen Arts Festival - Friday and Saturday, April 20th and 21st This year the Festival will be held at Summit High School. The Festival will highlight students' accomplishments in visual, creative, performing, and video arts. Family Fun Night - Friday, April 27th A wonderful family night of entertainment, games, food, and a great Tin Can Raffle. Art Show - Tuesday, May 1st A beautiful showcase of LCJSMS students' artwork displayed in conjunction with our Spring Concert. A special thanks to all the chairs and their volunteers who make these events possible. Please join us for our next Principal’s Coffee on Thursday, March 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Lesley Greenstein PTO President 5
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