LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Thank you for all of the amazing treats that PTSA provided for Teacher Appreciation Week. We also greatly appreciate the PTSA Stock the Fridge event!

However, we still need your help. As of right now, only 5 people have volunteered to help with the 8th grade Dance on Saturday, May 20. If we do not reach the required 20 chaperones (and help for set up and take down), we will not be able to hold this dance.  I know you all will come through - please sign up below!!

Usually, 6th & 7th grade parents step up and do this so that 8th grade parents can do dance pictures and help their children get ready - but, at this point - we need anyone and everyone!! Please be sure to sign up below. You must be a registered Dividend (register here: https://dvd.scps.k12.fl.us/ )

Dance set up and clean up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ih5rv7A8lKob6M-qgrBwZl2dmvDTQYJbTmqEHuOUQaU/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&ts=6408df59

Dance chaperone:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA9AD2DA4F9C34-lcms

On a personal note, thank you so much for the outpouring of support for my family during this tragedy.  For those who did not hear, we lost my niece's 2 1/2 year old son this week to a tragic drowning incident. My niece teaches at Walker ES and you may have seen it on the Walker ES Facebook page. When my niece, Mrs. Rowley, texted me asking "Does Paws Up have something to do with your school?" I knew that you all were donating and offering your support and I thank you all.  Her first group of Walker Hurricanes are now our 8th graders and she is overwhelmed by your support. I truly love being part of the LCMS/Oviedo/Chuluota/Geneva family.  This is the perfect example of the benefit of living in our small town.  

Have a great week!

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

8th grade Updates

Yearbook Signing

Monday, May 22 during 6th & 7th periods, all 8th graders will come to the Growl Grill to sign yearbooks. If you did not purchase a yearbook, bring a notebook or some notebook paper. No Sharpies! Students will NOT be allowed to sign tshirts. 

8th Grade Dance Requirement

Release and Consent form - must be signed and submitted by the end of the day Friday, May 19

Release and Consent Form

Summer Soccer Camp

All players 10-13 are invited - those zoned Hagerty or Oviedo - Boys and Girls - come learn from HS coaches!

Testing Bell Schedules

Week of May 15

Week of May 22

No backpacks will be allowed on the last 3 early release days 5/23, 5/24, 5/25

***Repeated but Relevant***

Help Needed for 8th grade events

8th grade Dance Snacks:

Please consider donating the below items for the 8th-grade dance on May 20th. We will be serving individually wrapped snack-size items at the dance.  

8th Grade Dance Snacks 

8th grade Dance Chaperones:

The 8th-grade committee is in need of 6th and 7th-grade parents to chaperone the 8th-grade dance. It is a tradition at LCMS that 6th and 7th-grade parents chaperone the dance so the 8th-graders can enjoy a special night. It is always a fun time and gives you a glimpse into what a big celebration the 8th-grade dance is!

You must be a registered Dividend to volunteer. Please see the links below to register.

LCMS Dance Chaperones 

8th grade Spirit Week Volunteers:

8th grade spirit week is coming up! We need volunteers to pass out special treats to our 8th graders during lunchtime. You must be an approved Dividend to volunteer.  

8th grade spirit week 

Please email LCMS8thgradecomm@gmail.com with questions or concerns regarding any of these events. 

Dance Tickets can be purchased here: https://lcmsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

***Please note - tickets are in the PTSA Online School Store - NOT MySchoolBucks

Restorative Practices for Parents

May 15th: Fair Process -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624372925227 

May 22nd: Theory of Affect -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624389916047 

May 29th: Separate the Deed from the Doer & Using Affective Statements -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624421149467 

June 5th: RP Conferencing -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624425683027 

Hagerty HS Dance Team Tryouts

PTSA Board Members Needed 2023-2024

PTSA is looking to fill the following seats:

Reflections Chair

Hospitality Chair

If you are intested, please email chilesmiddleschoolptsa@gmail.com 

Sports info - 8th graders going to HS

Hagerty HS

Hagerty incoming Freshman parents, join our Hagerty High Football Parents page for up to date information, but here is some important information that was recently shared about rising freshmen wishing to play football at Hagerty.

ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN Everything you need to have done for spring football practices is found in this QR Code or https://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/athletics  

Hagerty Summer Camps

http://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/resources/summer-camp-2023.stml

Hagerty Sport Physicals and ECG Night

ECG Info:  http://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/calendar/ecg-screening.stml

Physical Night Info:  http://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/calendar/ecg-screening.stml 

Freshman Volleyball & Boys Basketball summer teams

http://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/resources/incoming-freshman-class-of-2027-summer-tryouts.stml

EL2 Sports Physical **Please do not submit until after May 15, 2023*

http://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/core/fileparse.php/12167/urlt/EL2-Sports-Physical-2022-2023-Cardiac-1.pdf

HHS Athletics Online Sports Physical

http://hagertyhigh.scps.k12.fl.us/core/fileparse.php/12167/urlt/HHS-Athletics-Online-Sports-Physical-Clearance-Directions-2022-2023.pdf

Oviedo HS 

Summer Band Camp

If you child is in Band or interested in being in Band next year, please see the flyer below.
Share with any incoming 6th graders as well.

Summer Band Camp Flyer

UCF Geo Explorer Summer Institute
The University of Central Florida’s Center for Initiatives in STEM (iSTEM) is pleased to offer a new program for rising 6th and 7th grade students this summer! The Geo Explorer Summer Institute offers opportunities to students who are interested in learning and applying new science technologies focused on geography, mapping, geospatial, virtual reality, augmented reality, and drone technologies through lab and fieldwork experiences at UCF. Participants will also get to experience the nation’s first GeoBus!

In an effort to reach as many students as possible, we are asking that teachers and counselors share information about this exciting summer opportunity with their students and parents. Please distribute the attached to your teachers and counselors so they may share this information. Applications are open through May 26th. If you would like additional information regarding the program, please visit https://siucf.cs.ucf.edu/.

Summer Camps

Work Based Learning Experiences

2023 Summer Career Camps

Requirements for Current 6th Graders

All incoming 7th graders must have their Tdap shot before they will be allowed to attend school next school year. If you have not yet, please be sure to turn in updated shot records to the front office ASAP to not delay 7th grade registration.  Questions - contact mosssl@scps.k12.fl.us 

FEV Tutors

Our free, online Tutoring through FEV Tutors is available once again.  See the flyer below or look for FEV Tutor in Clever under "Class Tools". 

REMINDER - No Drop Offs or Early Check-out after 3:30 (2:30 on Wed)