Important Dates

9/9     LCMS Pantherettes Dance Team Tryouts - 4:30-6:30 pm

          9/14 Volleyball vs. SSA, Boys @ Home - Spirit Day!! (see below)

9/19     Spirit Night @ Gator's Dockside Oviedo

9/21     Volleyball vs. TWMS, Boys @ Home - Spirit Day!! (see below)

9/22        6-8 pm – Open House (see below)

     9/23       9:30-11 am – Dividend Coffee & Volunteer Orientation

Middle School Night @ HHS Football

    9/28 & 29 - Math/SCI BMAs

  9/30 Picture Retakes (see below)

10/3 & 4 - ELA/SS BMAs

10/6 - Grade Level Youth and Social Media Presentations - "Your Life: Online & Offline" (see below)

10/7 - Teacher Workday

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

After last year's Step it Up Fundraiser, our PTSA decided to change things up this year. Last year, only 400 students participated raising over $34,000 in the fundraiser, but only $17,000 went to the PTSA.  Our PTSA Board decided it would be better if 100% of the proceeds went towards their projects for our school. 

So, we are asking that parents spend the same amount that you would if you were buying candles, cookies, wrapping paper or any other such items - knowing that 100% of the money is going to the school, instead of just a portion. If every family donated $15, we would beat the total amount received last year - $30 each would surpass the total raised last year!

We are halfway to paying for 3 cameras to be installed in the 3 stairways on campus for added security. We are also asking for additional funds to purchase vinyls for the Growl Grill windows and other 1st floor windows on campus (mock-up below is for the Growl Grill windows).

Text "no fuss" to 919-626-3277 or visit https://app.memberhub.gives/lawton-chiles-middle-school-ptsa-seminole-22/Campaign/Details?OpenDonateModal=true to donate today!!

Please be sure to view this week's broadcast of Paws52 - click the button above.

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

Bus 174 - Dishman Loop & McKinnon

This stop will ride Bus 162 until further notice.

SCPS Sporting Event Policies

For the safety of our athletes, fans, and staff, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines for SCPS Sporting Events.

The following items are prohibited at all sporting events. 

• Backpacks, fanny packs, oversized tote bags (except small purses, medical bags, diaper bags – all subject to search)

• Containers of any size including coolers, thermoses, and reusable bottles

• Outside food or coolers

• Drugs or alcohol

• Smoking, vaping, or any other tobacco products

• Weapons of any kind

• Fireworks

• Projectiles (frisbees, footballs, inflatable balls, etc.)

• Artificial Noisemakers

• Scooters, bicycles, roller skates, and skateboards

• Inappropriate attire or signage

• Unmanned Arial Vehicles (Drones)

All Middle School sporting events start at approximately 4:45 pm. Students may not stay on campus after dismissal at 3:05 pm to wait for the game/event. Students are to leave as they normally do at dismissal and come back - without their backpack.

Student Mental Health Education & Youth and Social Media Presentations

This week during WIN, students started the state-mandated Student Mental Health Education. These will be completed weekly during WIN and should be completed by mid-Febrary. 

On October 6, students will be attending grade level assemblies on "Your Life: Online & Offline" by Dr. Sameer Hinduja

Dr. Sameer Hinduja, an SCPS alumnus who is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice for the College of Design and Social Inquiry at Florida Atlantic University, will facilitate presentations on "Youth and Social Media: Promoting Positive Use While Preventing Misuse".   His main work focuses on cyberbullying and safe social media use.  Dr. Hinduja will also meet with a small group of student leaders on each campus "to inspire, equip, and empower youth to spearhead creative initiatives on their campus, in their cities, or on the Internet to promote positive interactions and behaviors, online and offline".

This presentation will help middle school students:

• Measure their usage of the most popular devices, sites, and apps with their classmates

• Learn how cyberbullying can occur via these devices and in these environments

• Understand the emotions that are felt when one is victimized

• Consider relatable and true-story examples, and role-play what to do when harassed or humiliated

• Understand how who you "friend" and “follow” on social media and similar sites is a reflection of you

• See how easy it is to track individuals because of their digital footprint

• Understand how ill-advised postings have led to denied opportunities for many kids

• Learn why the taking and sending of semi-nude or nude images is a bad idea, regardless of what the law says

• Discover how best to lock down one's profile page and develop a positive reputation in cyberspace

• Be inspired by other kids who are positively changing their school and community by promoting the responsible use of technology

***Repeated but Relevant***

Clubs

Several clubs will be starting soon. Keep checking back to the Clubs page on the website for more info: https://lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/students/clubs.stml

No Drop Offs or Late Check-outs

For security reasons, we are not allowed to accept any items in the front office to be dropped off for students, including homework, lunches, backpacks, money, sports equipement, etc.

No student check-out after 3:30 pm (2:30 pm on Wednesday).

Thank you for your understanding and for planning ahead. 

6th Grade Parents

Dear Parent/Guardian,

On  October 21, Seminole County Public School’s Health Services in collaboration with the Seminole County Health Department will be conducting state mandated health screenings for all sixth graders at Lawton Chiles Middle School Middle School. Students will be screened for scoliosis (curvature of the spine); growth and development including height, weight, BMI (body mass index); vision; and hearing. Screening schedule can be found on SCPS Website – Health Services page.

Please complete the health screening consent form located by clicking the link below NO LATER THAN October 7.  As of 9/2 - only 200 families have responded. 

2022-2023 Middle School Screening Consent Form

PLEASE NOTE:

-Those children who wear glasses or contact lenses must wear them for the vision screenings if they participate.

-Scoliosis screening is done in a private setting with at least 2 school board nurses present. The student is asked to stand straight while the nurse looks at the shoulders, hips, and back for any abnormalities or asymmetry. The student may be asked to lift the shirt to mid back level for view of hips if clothing is obstructing. The student will then be asked to bend forward and down about 90 degrees while hanging arms and head down. This allows the spine to elongate and the nurse to view the spine for straightness and the back for symmetry. Any abnormal findings will be sent in writing via mail to the parent/guardian.

If you choose to exempt your child from the screenings or do not complete the required consent form by the above deadline, your child will not participate in the schools scheduled health screenings. Please remember the importance of an annual wellness visit with your healthcare provider to review the child’s growth and development, nutrition, safety, and emotional as well as physical well-being.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Waller at megan_waller@scps.k12.fl.us or 407-871-7037.

Thank you,

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal

LCMS Middle School Night @ Orlando Magic

Proceeds to benefit the PBIS Program