February 5, 2023
 

College Acceptances in Full Swing

The class of 2023 is off to a great start with impressive in-state acceptances from Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia and prestigious out-of-state acceptances from New York University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Wisconsin, and Baylor University to name a few.
 
The full list of college acceptances will be released later this spring.
 
Monday, February 6
Athletics
3:45 pm — Track & Field, Coed MS: First practice of the season
 
Tuesday, February 7
Rising 9th Grade Parents & Students Meeting
6:00 pm at the Brenau Downtown Center | 301 Main Street, SW
Ninth grade academics, schedules, and electives preview. Discount dinner coupon available for downtown restaurants. 
 
Athletics
6:00 pm — Basketball, Girls Varsity at George Walton Academy (Away)
7:30 pm — Basketball, Boys Varsity at George Walton Academy (Away)
 
Wedneday, February 8
8th-11th Grade Assembly: US Electives Fair
9:56 am in the Walters Athletic Center (WAC)
Students will learn about next year's electives.
 
Thursday, February 9
Meet & Greet at Harbour Point
5:30-7:00 pm
Harbour Point Clubhouse | 3313 Harbour Point Pkwy, Gainesville, GA 30506
For current and prospective families, Lakeview alumni and alumni parents who live near Harbour Point.
 
Fine Arts
8:45 am — Depart for the State Thespian Conference, Columbus, GA
 
Athletics
4:00 pm — Track & Field - Coed, Varsity at Chestatee High (Away)
 
Friday, February 10
Re-enrollment Contracts Due 
Complete your contract to secure your student's place for the 23-24 school year.
 
Fine Arts
All day — State Thespian Conference 
1:00-9:00 pm — GMEA Sixth Grade Statewide Honor Chorus, Classic Center, Athens, GA
 
Athletics
6:00 pm — Basketball, Girls Varsity at Loganville Christian Academy (Away)
7:30 pm — Basketball, Boys Varsity at Loganville Christian Academy (Away)
 
Saturday, February 11
Admission Open House
10:00 am — Bagwell
Drop-in event for prospective families.
 
Fine Arts
All day — State Thespian Conference; students return at 11 pm
9:00 am to 5:00 pm — GMEA Sixth Grade Statewide Honor Chorus 
 
Athletics
10:00 am — Basketball, Biddy Ball: Blue vs Orange
10:30 am — Basketball, Biddy Ball: Blue vs White
11:00 am — Basketball, Mighty Mites: Blue vs Orange
11:45 am — Basketball, Mighty Mites: Blue vs White

NEWS

Student's Artwork On Display

The latest installment of the Sherwood Art Project at Sherwood Plaza on Enota Drive features art by Lakeview junior Natalie Butler. She used colored pencils, markers, and watercolors to create a three-panel mural inspired by Gainesville landmarks.
 

Lions Win Region Tournament!

 
Congratulations to our boys JV basketball team for winning the region tournament last week over Bethlehem Christian with a final score of 95-88 in triple overtime.
 
The girls JV basketball team finished second in the region.

Lakeview Auction

Saturday, March 11, 2023
Ramsey Conference Center
 
Just 34 days until the BIG Celebration of the 50th Annual Lakeview Auction! Be on the lookout for an email later this evening with exciting details.
 
Have questions? Contact Shelby Silcox, Ashley McGraw, or Cindi Alexander at auction@lakeviewacademy.org.

Other Information

Parents Made Wishes Come True --Thank you!

The teacher wish list published in December proved to be an easy way for parents to give teachers exactly what they wanted for their classrooms.  From calculators, to cork maps, to rulers, to wobble stools, 74 individual items were purchased.  Thank you!
 
College counselor Kelsey Marcero is marking college acceptances from the past three years on her wish list cork map.  
Re-enrollment Deadline: Friday
 
Re-enrollment contracts for the 23-24 school are available in the Lion Portal. To secure your child’s seat, submit your online contract and deposit by Friday, February 10Note: You will have a separate contract for each child.
 
Direct contract questions to Angela Presley:
 
Parents and Students: Learn About 9th Grade
 
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 pm
Brenau Downtown Center
301 Main Street, SW
 
Join teachers and staff for an academic preview of your child's move to the ninth grade. Bring a friend and show them why you choose Lakeview! 
 
Parking is available on the street or in nearby parking decks.
Harbour Point & Area Parents: You are Invited
 
Thursday, February 9 at 5:30 pm
Harbour Point Clubhouse
3313 Harbour Point Pkwy
 
Lakeview is hosting a meet and greet for current and prospective parents in and near the Harbour Point development on Feb. 9 starting at 5:30 pm. If you live in the area, please attend and bring a friend!
 
 

Lakeview Open House:  Tell a Friend

Do you know someone who would love Lakeview as much as you do?  Invite them to the open house Saturday, February 11 at 10 am. for prospective families to meet staff and teachers and enjoy a tour of campus. Prospective families with PreK 3 through 12th-grade students are invited.
Parents Shouldn't Dwell on Teen's Problems
 
Are you listening to your kids? In a Wall Street Journal article called “Don’t Overdiscuss Your Teen’s Problems” by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, she says “Well-meaning parents can sometimes dwell too long on a child’s difficulties with friends and school, doing more harm than good.” Continue reading.
 

Reminder: Virtual Parent Presentation This Week

Join us Thursday, February 9th  at 7:00 pm for a virtual parent presentation hosted by The Social Institute: “How To Help Your Child(ren) Navigate The Complex Intersection of Well-Being, Social Media, and Technology in Positive, High-Character Ways.” Please see the attached flyer and RSVP for access to the presentation:
 
From the School Nurse
Drug Slang Emojis: What You Should Know
 
Every generation has its own drug slang and the terms and shorthand change every decade. For Gen Z, it’s a little different. Kids today talk about drugs in a way that adds a new twist, using a language they’re fluent in — emojis that can appear harmless to parents. To see emojis and their meanings — click here.
 

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