Originally delivered on 8/31/2026 7:02 am

SUBJECT: Lakeside Academy PTO Newsletter-September

Welcome Principal Antonio Scott!

Our new principal, Antonio Scott believes in the power of envisioning a dream, believing you can achieve it and figuring out a path to make it happen. He is a 25-year veteran in public education and proudly states that much of what he has applied in his professional and personal life is the direct result of his highly successful 15-year career as a dancer and musical composer. He is the proud parent of two young adult sons, Logan and Julian who are products of St johns County schools. He is always grateful to pay it forward, to share his expertise with others and to learn from the experiences each new day brings!  A fun fact about him is that he doesn't have a bucket list, because he has no intentions of kicking the bucket any time soon. In the past year, he has been blessed to check off two items on his life list. Last December he went to the Grand Canyon with his sons and this summer he vacationed in Banff, Canada.  He is grateful to be a part of the leadership team this year and to partner with the Lakeside Community.  

Upcoming Events
Monday, September 7
NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
Wednesday, September 9
6:00p Curriculum Night
Thursday, September 10
8:15a PTO Meeting
Saturday, September 12
6:30p Jumbo Shrimp Spirit Night
Monday, September 14
Boosterthon Week
Tuesday, September 15
Boosterthon Week
Wednesday, September 16
Boosterthon Week
Thursday, September 17
Boosterthon Week
Friday, September 18
Boosterthon Week
Saturday, September 19
Boosterthon Week
Kindergarten Boohoo Yahoo !

We had a great time welcoming our newest class of Kindergarten families!  There were both happy and sad tears shared, a delicious pastry spread, a book reading, and an impromptu musical performance from our very own Mr. Scott!  Thank you to all our newest Kindergarten families for attending! 

Volunteer of the Month
Thank You Melissa!

This is Melissa's second year in a chair position. When she's not organizing the PTO closet, decorating for events, or creating fliers and posts for our social media accounts, you can find her pouring her heart into building our new website! Thank you, Melissa, for creating a space for our school and community to connect and enjoy. 


If you know someone you'd like to nominate for Volunteer of the Month, join us at our next PTO meeting Thursday, September 10th at 8:15 am. 

All volunteers are eligible!

We Need Your Help!

9/8 Teacher Snack Basket Fill

Let’s load up the teachers & staff with yummy snacks and distribute throughout the school in their designated baskets.


10/4 Staff Appreciation- Serve Pies

"Anyway you slice it, you are the best part of Lakeside" Please come help hand out pies to the teachers and staff as part of an ongoing effort to help thank them for a job well done.


10/5 Teacher Snack Basket Fill

Let’s load up the teachers & staff with yummy snacks and distribute throughout the school in their designated baskets.

Classroom Volunteers
Room Parents

Room Parents are classroom volunteers who support your child’s teacher for events, activities, and parties.

What do I do?

  • Plan seasonal parties
  • Volunteer for in-classroom events
  • Collect donations for supplies, class gifts, or snacks
  • Volunteer for field trips

Interested?

Inquire with your child’s teacher!


CAAP

"CAAP” is a volunteer-operated program that brings the wonders of art museums to our classrooms! 

What do I do?

  • Be an art teacher for a day in your child’s class!

       No experience needed!

  • Teach 1 - 45-60 minute lesson per month
  • Gain access to pre-planned lessons
  • Gain access to CAAP Art supply closet

Interested?

Inquire with your child’s teacher!

Fundraising Goals

This year's fundraising goals are:

💻 Additional Computer Carts

Supporting testing needs, our growing school, and replacing non-functioning devices.

🪧 Digital Marquee Sign

This will replace the current sign located in the front of the school.  It will provide much-needed date reminders and opportunities to communicate with Lakeside families and the community as a whole!


Fundraising is a crucial part of our school's success.

 Every dollar that you spend goes directly 

back into providing student resources and 

supporting the school's needs.

Take a look at everything we were able to purchase last year! 👇

Fundraiser Recap
Treylor Park Spirit Night

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Lakeside by dining with 

Treylor Park in Nocatee!


It was a great night to mingle with other Lakeside parents, let your kids run around with their friends, enjoy some delicious food and drink, and most of all--Support our School!!

Coming Up!
Jumbo Shrimp Spirit Night!

Join us at the Jumbo Shrimp spirit night 

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6:30pm

for a night of fun and school support! 

Purchase your tickets using the QR code above!

Boosterthon

Save the Date!

Boosterthon begins September 16!

It's our biggest fundraiser of the year!

 Stay tuned for more information!

The ROCK

Here are just a few examples of how The Rock can be painted! 

To see about booking The Rock for your child, visit,

RENT THE ROCK

Welcome New Members!
Family Memberships

We have 

91 NEW family memberships

 to start our year off!

Staff Memberships

We have

83 Staff memberships

to start our year off!

Invite your friends to join!

Sharing is caring!  Remember that there is NO obligation to volunteer your time.  Your simple annual membership donation goes a long way! 

Join Now!
September Spotlight
Chris Sileo Realty

Chris Sileo – The Florida Realtor® was the school’s very first sponsor, was the 2025/26 Communications Chair, and is a loyal PTO member/sponsor! Chris brings the same hustle to real estate that he does to school events. The #HardestWorkingRealtor saves buyers tens of thousands and is #GoingBeyond for sellers, sometimes even mowing lawns. Check out his adventurous YouTube channel (@DoingStuffToday) - Fun "stuff", zero real estate videos! 

Need a deal anywhere in Florida? Visit ChrisSileo.com today! 

Email: Chris@ChrisSileo.com



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