| February 26, 2023
Lions Head to the World Robotics Championship
Lakeview’s varsity robotics team won the Innovate Award Saturday at the Georgia FTC State Tournament recognizing the team that has an innovative and creative robot design. The Galactic Lions also placed 2nd for the Inspire award, the tournament’s top award recognizing teams that best embody the ‘challenge’ of the FIRST Tech Challenge program. Because of their Inspire award placement, the team advances to the FIRST World Championship joining hundreds of teams from around the world in Houston, TX, in April. Congratulations! |
Lady Lions Advance to State Final Four
The varsity girls basketball team beat John Milledge Academy Friday night in the second round of the GIAA Class 3A state tournament. The Lions play Deerfield-Windsor School in the semi-finals at 7:30 pm Wednesday at the University of West Georgia.
All Aboard Wednesday's Spirit Bus
Ride the spirit bus Wednesday (departing Lakeview at 3 pm) to cheer on the Lady Lions in the final four in Carrollton. Students, teachers, parents - anyone who wishes may ride! Bring money for dinner along the way and admission to the game.
NOTE: Students in Lower and Middle School must be accompanied by a parent.
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Tickets on Sale This Week! |
You Better "Double Delta Nu Pinky Swear"
You Won't Miss This Show! Lakeview's Manestage Performing Arts Presents LEGALLY BLONDE
March 8-10 (7 pm) and March 12th (2:30 pm) at the Brenau Downtown Center ( see poster for more details).
Public ticket sales open at
Monday, February 27th.
Come support this talented cast and crew and see our wonderful theatre seniors in their final production.
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Monday, February 27
Lower School On-site Field Trip
8:30 am - 2:15 pm Smithgall Woods presents Color-a-Fish (preschool) and Waves of Wildlife (1st-5th grade)
Athletics
5:00 pm — Soccer, Girls MS vs Banks County (Away)
6:15 pm — Soccer, Boys MS vs Banks County (Away)
Tuesday, February 28
Region Literary Meet
7:30 am - 6 pm at the First Methodist Church, 400 S. Broad St., Monroe
Athletics
5:00 pm — Baseball, Boys MS vs Horizon Christian Academy (Home)
5:00 pm — Soccer, Girls Varsity vs Dawson County (Away)
6:00 pm — Baseball, Boys Varsity vs Horizon Christian Academy (Home)
7:00 pm — Soccer, Boys Varsity vs Dawson County (Away)
Wednesday, March 1
Spirit Bus to Final Four Game
3:00 pm departure; bring money for dinner and admission to the game. NOTE: Students in Lower and Middle School must be accompanied by a parent.
Athletics
4:00 pm — Track & Field, Coed Varsity, Wesleyan School (Away)
7:30 pm — Basketball, Girls Varsity: State Playoffs (Final Four) at West GA Univ.
Thursday, March 2
Athletics
5:00 pm — Soccer, Girls MS vs Lanier Christian Academy (Away)
5:30 pm — Baseball, Boys Varsity vs Westminster Christian (Home)
6:300 pm — Soccer, Boys MS at Lanier Christian Academy (Away)
Friday, March 3
Middle School students may wear PJs for supporting the food drive for Family Promise.
Athletics
5:00 pm — Soccer, Girls Varsity vs Stephens County (Away)
5:30 pm — Baseball, Boys Varsity vs Lumpkin County (Away)
7:00 pm — Soccer, Boys Varsity vs Stephens County (Away)
Saturday, March 4
Middle & Upper School Robotics Banquet
6:00 pm, Student Center
Athletics
9:30 am — Track & Field, Coed Varsity at East Jackson High
11:00 am / 1:30 pm — Baseball, Boys JV Double Header vs East Hall (Away) |
A HUGE Thank You
to our amazing Auction Sponsors!
Don’t Delay – Get your Tickets Today
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Did you Know Lakeview Has a Bass Fishing Team?
The team finished strong in the B.A.S.S. GHSA Bass Fishing State Championship. Congratulations to Joe Lawson, Riley Lawson, Jacob Mathis, Kendall Mathis, Eliza Norton, and Jacob Norton. In their first competition, Eliza and Kendall finished 11th out of 98 boats, just one spot short of qualifying for the National Championship. |
Thank you for a great season!
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The boys' basketball team concluded their season at Saturday's state Elite 8 playoff game against St. Andrews School that ended in St. Andrews favor. Lakeview finished as region runner-up and were the third Lakeview boys' team to make it to the state Elite 8.
We look forward to seeing the Lions play next year!
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Coming to a Home Athletic Event?
GoFan for spring sports — it’s not just for football and basketball! Tickets to home games may be purchased in advance or at the gate with GOFAN.
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Half-Day for Upper School Students Next Week
Tuesday, March 7th will be a half-day for Upper School students as they participate in the following:
- 9th grade — Community service
- 10th grade — PreACT administered in classrooms
- 11th grade — ACT administered in classrooms
- 12th grade — Community service
Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of testing/service projects (about 12:30 pm). |
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Next year's school calendar is available. Important dates include:
- August 14, 2023 - first day of school
- May 23, 2024 - last day of school
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Submit Your Child's Artwork by March 11
The annual Youth Art Month is an exhibition for kindergarten through 12th grade students sponsored by the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville, and Brenau University. Students will compete for honors and college scholarships.
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Anxiety Among Children and Teens Continues to Rise
Anxiety and stress are the primary mental health concerns affecting children and adolescents today. Given the wide range of stressors associated with growing up, this is no surprise. We want our children to learn to have appropriate skills for coping with anxiety and other difficult emotions.
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From the School Nurse
10 Tasty Packed Lunch Ideas
Running out of ideas for your child’s packed lunches? Srong4Life has ten inspirational ideas for a tasty lunch your child will love.
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