Greetings Lauderdale Lakes Middle Families,

 

Thanks for your patience, flexibility and feedback in ensuring the First Day of School was a success! As we welcome your child back for Day 2, please take note of the following instructions for drop-off and our safety measures:

 

Drop-off Procedures:

• Drop-off time will begin at 7:10am.
• UPDATE: The designated parent drop-off zone located in the North Parking Lot (entrance on NW 29^th Avenue, adjacent to the portables). This is the same as last school year.
• FREE breakfast is served daily. Students will report to the cafeteria beginning at 7:10am, if they choose to have breakfast. Thereafter, they will transition to their assigned locations:
  - 6^th grade remains in the cafeteria
  - 7^th grade reports to the gym
  - 8^th grade transitions to the Kiva.

 

Safety Measures:

• All students must arrive wearing a school uniform. This includes a white, navy, gold or maroon polo shirt, and navy or khaki bottoms.
• Students are encouraged to bring a jacket. As a reminder, for increased safety measures, hoodies are not permitted.
• Students should bring their previous year’s school ID to use until they are issued a new ID. Students will be expected to have their ID daily to enter school.
• As always, we are all responsible for school safety. If you see something, say something (https://www.browardschools.com/securitytips).

 

School Hours:

• School begins at 7:40am and ends at 2:40pm.
• Please arrive on time for drop off and pick up.

 

Virtual Counselor:

• Students can access information regarding their School Schedule and Bus Pass on Virtual Counselor. You will receive instructions in your email.
• If your child did not pick a schedule, printed copies will be available in their grade level areas in the morning.

 

We have a team of teachers and staff ready to assist and guide your child in acclimating to the new school year. We're committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for your children to thrive academically and socially. Thank you for entrusting us with their education.

 

Let's embark on this exciting journey together, as we “Conquer New Possibilities!” I look forward to meeting you all and working closely with our students to make this school year a memorable one.

 

Please check your email for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact us at 754-322-3500.

 

Best regards,

 

Linda L. Lopez

Principal, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Twitter: @PrincipalLLopez / Instagram: @MsLopez_LLMS

 

Dear Lauderdale Lakes Middle Families,

 

I hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement for the upcoming school year. This is your proud principal with important updates for the First Day of School. Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new chapter at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, and I want to extend a warm welcome to all our students and families.

 

To ensure a smooth start, please take note of the following instructions for drop-off and our safety measures:

 

Drop-off Procedures:

• Drop-off time will begin at 7:10am.
• Use the designated drop-off zone located in the South Parking Lot (Near NW 29^th Avenue and NW 39^th Street).
• Please remain in your vehicle and follow the guidance of our staff for a quick and safe drop-off.
• Students will report to the cafeteria, if they choose to have breakfast. Thereafter, they will transition to the their assigned locations:
  -6^th grade remains in the cafeteria
  -7^th grade reports to the gym
  -8^th grade transitions to the Kiva.

 

Safety Measures:

• All students must arrive wearing a school uniform. This includes a white, navy, gold or maroon polo shirt, and navy or khaki bottoms.
• Students are encouraged to bring a jacket. As a reminder, for increased safety measures, hoodies are not permitted.
• Students should bring their previous year’s school ID to use until they are issued a new ID. Students will be expected to have their ID daily to enter school.
• As always, we are all responsible for school safety. If you see something, say something (https://www.browardschools.com/securitytips).

 

School Hours:

• Free breakfast is served daily beginning at 7:10am in the cafeteria.
• School begins at 7:40am and ends at 2:40pm.
• Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth start to the day.

 

  

Virtual Counselor:

• Students can access information regarding their School Schedule and Bus Pass on Virtual Counselor. You will receive instructions in your email.
• If your child did not pick a schedule, printed copies will be available in their grade level areas in the morning.

 

 

We have a team of teachers and staff ready to assist and guide your child on their first day. We're committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for your children to thrive academically and socially. Thank you for entrusting us with their education.

 

Let's embark on this exciting journey together, as we “Conquer New Possibilities!” I look forward to meeting you all and working closely with our students to make this school year a memorable one.

 

Please check your email for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact us at 754-322-3500.

 

Best regards,

 

Linda L. Lopez

Principal, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Twitter: @PrincipalLLopez / Instagram: @MsLopez_LLMS

 

Viking Code: Be Courteous, Take Ownership, Have Determination & Show Excellence!

 

Contact Us!

 

Linda L. Lopez, Principal	Alexandria Wnuk, 6th Grade School Counselor	Lakesha Mitchell, Office Manager
Althea Gibbons, 6th Grade Assistant Principal	Marcia Lubin 7th Grade School Counselor	Crystal Nelligan, Registrar & Transportation Liaison
Kristie Ford, 7th Grade Assistant Principal	Carmen Coste 8th Grade School Counselor, Director	Gerald Jones, Information Management Tech & Attendance Manager
Markis Facyson, 8th Grade Assistant Principal	Lezetta Bethel Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist	James Green & Shakila Mckissie Security Specialists

 

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July 3, 2023

Greetings Lauderdale Lakes Viking Community,

 It is an honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Lauderdale Lakes Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. I am proud to be a part of this community and eager to work with school staff, teachers, parents, students and community members as we “Conquer New Possibilities!”

I’d like to share a bit about myself. I was born and raised in New Jersey, and my family is from Barranquilla, Colombia. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. I completed my Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership at Florida Atlantic University, through the Principal Rapid Orientation and Preparation in Educational Leadership (PROPEL) Program. My husband and I are both educators in Broward County Public Schools, and we are passionate about educational equity for all students.

I started my career in education as a middle school math teacher through Teach for America (TFA) in Phoenix, Arizona. Although my original goal was to become a lawyer, I instantly fell in love with teaching, and even more so with my students. While my charge was to teach pre-algebra and algebra, the first lesson I learned was that “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” The relationships and connections I fostered with my students encouraged them to make mistakes, allowed them to take risks, and ignited their individual and academic growth. For years, this quote carried me through the peaks and valleys of teaching young adults, and I eventually applied this to collaborating with teachers and staff.  

I transitioned to Broward County Public Schools, where I continued teaching at McNicol Middle School. Then I had the opportunity to work with the Secondary Learning Department as an instructional specialist supporting middle and high school math teachers. Through these experiences, I was fortunate to meet mentors, who both inspired me and helped me extend my reach beyond the classroom. I have served as an Assistant Principal at Boyd H. Anderson High School, and most recently at Blanche Ely High School. As I transition to Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, I’m excited to build on the experience and expertise of our exceptional staff, as we educate all students to reach their highest potential and prepare for high school and beyond.

I look forward to engaging with you all at our “Meet & Greet”, which is scheduled for August 8^th at 6:00pm in the Media Center.

 

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sincerely,
.

Linda L. Lopez, Principal