Dear Lakeside Families,
It’s that time of year again—fall conferences are right around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome you into LMS!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 23rd, and Thursday, October 24th, as we gear up for two days dedicated to celebrating student progress, addressing questions, and fostering the great partnerships between home and school that make Lakeside such a special place.
Here’s what you need to know:
We offer two styles of conferences: teacher-requested targeted conferences and optional, arena-style teacher conferences held in the gym.
Targeted conferences are an opportunity for parents/guardians, students, and teachers to come together and craft a personalized success plan for the student. These targeted conferences will be conducted on October 23rd and 24th and are set for a maximum duration of 40 minutes each. Teachers have already started reaching out to families to arrange these meetings for selected students.
Arena Conferences are an awesome way to get a quick pulse check on your student’s progress, and you’ll walk away with valuable insights from each teacher. We know how important it is to stay connected, and these conferences are designed to make that easy and efficient.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 23rd
Half Day for Students: School ends at 10:40 AM, so make sure to plan accordingly!
11:30 AM - 3:10 PM: Targeted Conferences (teacher-requested)
If one of your student’s teachers has specifically requested a conference, you’ll hear from them. No news? No problem! Just sign up for Arena Conferences instead.
4:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Arena Conferences
This is your chance to meet your student’s teachers for quick, focused conversations.
Thursday, October 24th
No School for Students
8:00 AM - 3:10 PM: Targeted Conferences (teacher-requested)
Same setup as Wednesday—teacher invitations will be sent out for these more in-depth meetings.
4:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Arena Conferences
Another chance to catch up with all your student’s teachers in the evening, one-on-one!
For families who have not been approached for a targeted conference but wish to meet with their student's teachers, we encourage you to schedule an arena-style conference using the parent portal in Skyward. Simply follow the steps outlined below:
Skyward - Select Student - Conferences - All Conferences - Select a Time - Select - Save
During conferences, we will have our Scholastic book fair in the library. This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage your child's love of reading while supporting our school. The book fair will offer a wide range of books for all reading levels, including bestsellers, new releases, and classic favorites. Proceeds from the fair will help fund school programs, so your purchases directly benefit our students! We look forward to seeing you at the book fair!
Bonus: You can also shop the book fair online if you're unable to attend in person.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
We can’t wait to see you!
James Ashlock