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Important Dates

4/8 - Eclipse Day - WIN, 2, 4, 7

4/9 - Odd Block Day - 1, 3, 5, 6

4/10 - Q3 All A Honor Roll Celebrations:

1st pd - 6th gr

2nd pd - 7th gr

3rd pd - 8th gr

4:45 pm - Basketball vs. JHMS - Boys @ home (***see below for tickets)

4/11 - 4:45 pm - SAC Meeting

Huskey Boutique for 8th graders (see below)

4/11 & 4/12 - Symphonic Band MPA

4/17 - Basketball vs. TWMS - Boys @ home (***see below for tickets)

4/18 - Civics Boost Camp Starts - contact your child's Civics teacher for info

4/19 - PTSA Panther DJ Pawty in Courtyard before school & at all lunches

6 pm - Pantherettes Spring Showcase and Banquet

***Order home game tickets here: https://www.msbtickets.com/ChilesMiddle/schoolevents

The calendar on the LCMS Website is the place to look for the most up-to-date information on scheduled events. Games, concerts, Gradventure, and more are already scheduled! Click the link above.

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Dear LCMS Panther Families,

If you are the parent of a current 6th grader, now is the time to make sure that we have the most up to date immunization record that includes the mandatory Tdap booster. Record of this immunization is REQUIRED before your child will be allowed to start 7th grade in the fall. If you have the record of the Tdap booster already, please feel free to drop it off in the front office or email it to Mrs. Moss at mosssl@scps.k12.fl.us . If your child has not yet had the Tdap booster, please make arrangements to do so ASAP.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS

4/8 = Eclipse Day

No outdoor activities between 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm. This includes after school activities and clubs. Indoor afterschool activities will still be held.
No class changes after 1:30 pm
No impact on dismissal. Dismissal time is still 4:05 pm following normal procedures.
Parents have the opportunity to check out their children after 12:30 pm if they do not feel comfortable having their students stay on campus during the partial eclipse
Monday = even day bell schedule - WIN, 2, 4, 7
- Slight "tweak" to bell schedule -
  - 1. - For A/B lunches - 4th pd will end @ 1:30 pm
        For C lunch - 4th pd will end at 1 pm - C lunch = 1-1:30 pm
- 7th pd = 1:34-4:05
- No viewing opportunities
Tuesday = Thursday bell schedule - 1, 3, 5, 6
Safety Advisory for Parents (Secondary).pdf

New EOC Grading Methodology

The transition to FAST assessment requires an update to the methodology used to calculate final grades in courses with state required EOCs. This methodology will be applied beginning in the 2023-2024 school year and after.

· The new calculation method

· Applies to all EOCs ( Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, MS Civics, HS Us History).

· Eliminates the need for alternative calculation methodology.

· Is transparent and easy for teachers, students, and parents to understand.

· Balances the impact of the EOC on the student’s final semester grade and the grades earned by students at the direction and discretion of the teacher. · Detailed grading information can be found at SCPS EOC Grading Requirements.

Order "Alice in Wonderland" tickets here: https://www.msbtickets.com/ChilesMiddle/schoolevents

Robotics 2024-2025 Applications now available

Applications for the 2024-2025 RoboPanthers Robotics Teams are now available. Applications are due May 1 to Mr. Rebarick (either leave in front office, give to him, or email to rebariwz@scps.k12.fl.us ). The strongest candidates will be invited to attend the tryouts at LCMS on May 8 @ 3:10 pm.

RoboPanthers 2024-2025 Application

8th gr Dance

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19

Our Future Knights camp is for girls and boys grades K-8, who want to improve their basketball skills and be taught drills that will develop their game for the next level. There will be intense drills and stations each day along with 5 on 5 games to put those new skills to practice! Our current knights will be camp counselors along with other coaches will personally teach drills and lead group stations.

Repeated but Relevant

The Husky Boutique

8th graders please join us for a shopping event just for you! Come find your 8th grade dance attire. We will have dresses, dress slacks, mens dress shirts, ties, etc in a variety of sizes! This is a completely free event just for 8th graders hosted by the Hagerty PTSA.

8th graders going to Hagerty HS - Football Meeting

If your 8th grader wants to play football at Hagerty, there is an informational meeting on April 10th at 6pm in the cafeteria at Hagerty High School. If you are interested in playing football as a freshman, please plan on attending to get all the information about Spring Football and Summer Conditioning along with meeting the staff. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Steve Mikles, Head Football Coach, at steven_mikles@scps.k12.fl.us or Mark Benedict, who is the Freshmen Head Coach, at mark_benedict@scps.k12.fl.us

Basketball Season Information

Our Basketball Season starts the week after Spring Break. Please purchase tickets here: https://www.msbtickets.com/ChilesMiddle/schoolevents

Away ticket links will be added as they are received from the other schools - Away tickets can be purchased from the flyer below

Basketball Ticket flyer

OHS Mane Attraction Dance Team Clinic

PTSA 8th Grade Donation Letter

Please see the letter below from the PTSA 8th grade Committee

8th grade Donation Letter

Club Listing - UPDATED 2/8

We are still working out the logistics for some of our clubs. However, some are up and ready to get started.

Step 1 - Click the link below to view the list of clubs.

Step 2 - Parents must click the link for the Permission Form and give permission for their student to attend. Take a note of the date and time.

Step 3 - Students then attend the club meetings and have fun! Any student who shows up for a meeting without the parent permission will not be allowed to stay.

***Club listing is a live document. Check back for updates.

LCMS Clubs 2023-2024

Yearbooks Are Now on Sale!

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Who to Contact

Have a question or an issue, but you aren't sure who to contact? Use this flowchart below for assistance. All email addresses can be found on the Staff Directory on the LCMS Website: Staff Directory Lists of which administrators are over which subject areas can also be found on the LCMS Website: Administration

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