LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

We have made it through the first week of testing.  The bell schedules for the rest of the month will be modified due to upcoming testing. Please see the bell schedules below.

We hope our 8th graders have a blast tonight at Gradventure. Please don't forget to purchase your tickets for the 8th grade dance (info below). 

Don't forget to sign up to bring in items for the PTSA Stock the Fridge event (see below) or to volunteer to help out with 8th grade Spirit Week or the 8th grade Dance (info below).

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

Testing Bell Schedules

Week of May 8

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

Basketball Showcase

All are invited!

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/.

Lost & Found

If your child lost something, please have them come claim them.

***Repeated but Relevant***

Restorative Practices for Parents

May 1st: What is RP & Where Are We in SCPS -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624354409847 

May 8th: The Social Discipline Window -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624369103797 

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 Stock the Fridge

We are in our final month of school and would love to thank our teachers for an amazing school year!  We will be "stocking the fridge" with drinks and healthy snacks for our teachers to enjoy.  We need your help in donating these items to support our teachers.  All donations should be delivered to the front office by Wednesday, May 3.  Please label your donations "PTSA Teacher Appreciation" as there are other donations occuring at this time.  Select your slot and sign up below, we appreciate your support!  Thank you! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BABAE2FABFBC43-thanks  

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 and an LCMS PTSA member 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 and a registered LCMS PTSA member 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

EOC Boost Camps

We are getting ready for our students to take their End of Course Exams. Please see below for tutorial opportunities:

Civics Boost Camp

Mondays 4-5pm (April 24  - May 8) Upstairs Building 3

5/1 - Supreme Court Cases & Amendments

5/8 - Foundational Documents & Paths to Democracy

Algebra Boost Camp

May 13 9am-noon

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/VJFScANYTcSdUKpc8 

Chorus Fundraiser

Chorus is selling Domino's Slice the Price Pizza Discount Cards! Cost $15

A student sales table will be in the courtyard befroe school every morning next week.  Your card entitles you to unlimited BOGO Large Domino's Pizzas from now until December 31, 2023. Valid in Semimole County, many FL areas, in 18 states, with over 900 stores nationwide. Use it on vacation or for your travel teams! 

All proceeds will be sued to purchase a Chroal Music LIbrary Shelving System for our school.  Email Ms. Swallow for more information suzette_swallow@scps.k12.fl.us 

Don't forget to bring your $15 cash on Monday morning!!

Pantherettes Spring Showcase

Lorenzo Library Book Nook

When students check out and read a book from the library, they can complete a book review and submit it to PTSA for a PAWS Buck! Then, students can read the reviews from the courtyard to see what book they should read next. 

2023 ESE Parent Survey

Per federal requirements set out in The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):

Please complete the following survey for your child with an IEP. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete one survey for each child. The information gathered remains anonymous and will be used to provide support/resources for parents and students with IEPs. Results will be compiled at the district and school level. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey 

FAST Parent Letters

Please see the appropriate letter(s) below for your child's upcoming testing:

FAST Parent Letter

EOC Parent Letter

8th Science Parent Letter

FAST Parent Letter (Spanish)

EOC Parent Letter (Spanish)

8th Science Parent Letter (Spanish)

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

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)