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Wow!  March was such an exciting month for all the Lakeside Lion readers!  Thanks to the EGR Schools Foundation, we were able to participate in March Book Madness, a bracket style competition between 16 titles in two categories, Picture Books and Chapter Books (4th-5th grades).  Students read the books, discussed, sometimes argued, and gushed over their favorites, and ultimately voted on which book they wanted to advance to the next week.  This fun event culminated with lunch time assembly to announce the winners right before break.  In the Picture Book category “Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando” faced off against “The Book That Almost Rhymed.” “Magic Ramen” ended up in hot water with “The Book That Almost Rhymed” being crowned our 2025 Picture Book winner.  For our Chapter Book category, “A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall” by Jasmine Warga faced off against “Faker” by Gordon Korman.  “A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall” took home the win.  This is a quirky mystery involving a stolen painting, a ghost, and a turtle… 

This year we had a new “Wall of Fame” challenge during March Book Madness and I could not be more proud of all the students that rose to the challenge.  For the Chapter Book bracket, students reading 8 of the 16 books were awarded honorable mention, while students reading all 16 titles became our 16 Book Champs.  Students had their pictures posted in the school on our Wall of Fame AND, with parent permission, students also got the opportunity to have their picture displayed at the EGR Kent District Library.  If you know one of these students, please be sure to congratulate them on their amazing accomplishment.

8 Book Honorable Mention

Janie Andrzejewski

Addy Clark

Massimo DaMore

Remi Fulton

Natalie Gass

Michael Heitmeier

Kara Huff

Jack Jacoby

Alaina Marcionetti

Ellery McPheeters

Claire Serou

Haley Shattuck

Sean Terhorst

Blakeley Walsh

JL Yarbrough

16 Book Champs

Simone Aramburu

Selena Heller

Cash Jefferson

Ellie Mitchell

Will Rojas

Claire Schmidt

Zoey Thayer

Evie VanDenend

Abby Vizachero

Fleur Williams

Last chance: HURRAH!, the Foundation’s fundraiser of the year, is this Saturday. Join 400 of your friends and neighbors. Food samples, from local restaurants, open bar, DJ, dancing, and lots more for $100. We may have a few tickets available at the door, but don’t miss out. Get your tickets today. The big party is Saturday from 7-11pm in a tent on Wege Plaza overlooking Reeds Lake.

The PTO Needs You!

The Lakeside PTO leads many important projects at Lakeside, not least of which is working directly with teachers to fund different projects that directly benefit students. There are a few open slots on the Executive Board, which is a great way to get involved with our Lakeside community and support our students, teachers, and staff! If you are interested in hearing more please fill out this form and the PTO will be in touch.

Get Involved in the Gardening Committee!

Be part of the beautification of Lakeside Elementary! The Committee works together to plant trees and flowers, and maintain parts of the landscape throughout the year. Join the fun by texting or calling Lauren Hinnershitz at 814-360-3580.

May 14 – The Mane Event

Save the date for our annual food truck night at Lakeside from 5:00-7:00 p.m. More details coming soon. 

Know someone interested in learning more about non-resident enrollment options at East Grand Rapids Public Schools?

Tell them to visit egrps.org/enroll to explore Schools of Choice (SOC) and Tuition Enrollment Program (TEP) options! Both SOC and TEP applications are open now.

SOC applications are due on May 15, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. 

TEP applications are accepted through August 8, 2025.