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Important Dates

8/16 - Beginning of the Year assemblies in Math classes

8/19 - 11:30 am - 1 pm - Dividend Coffee

5 pm - Beginning Band Parent Night

8/26 - 4:10-5:15 6/7 gr Boys Vball tryouts Marini Gym (see below)

8/27 - Picture Day (see below)

4:10-5:15 8 gr Boys Vball tryouts - Marini Gym

4:10-5:30 Cheer tryouts - Black Box

8/28 - 8-9 am - 6-8 gr Boys Vball callbacks - Marini Gym

4:15-5:15 6/7 Girls Vball tryouts - Black Box

8/29 - MegaBlast Fundraiser Kickoff

4:10-5:30 Cheer Tryouts - Black Box

4:15-5:15 8 gr Girls Vball tryouts - Marini Gym

8/30 - 7 pm Pantherettes Parent Meeting - Growl Grill

9/2 - No School - Labor Day

9/3-9/6 - FAST PM1 (more info TBA)

9/4 - 5:30 pm Jr. Thespian Parent Meeting - Black Box

9/6 - 4:05-7 pm - Pantherettes Tryouts - Black Box

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,

Thank you all for an amazing first week of school!

I enjoyed going around to all of the classrooms this week and visiting with students at lunch. Students were engaged in hands-on activities in classes and were already making new friends in our Growl Grill restaurant.

This week includes lots of information about how you and your children can get involved - tryouts for Boys & Girls Volleyball, Cheer and Dance as well as an updated listing of clubs for students. PTSA, Dividend Coffee, SAC, and Teach In for the adults. We can't wait to see all of you on campus. It takes all of us .

All students should have their ID card by the end of the day today. Please remind your child that they are to wear them at all times. This is now part of what they wear to school every day. If it is in their pocket, it can fall out and get lost. If it's in their backpack, they can't get to it to open the door. They need to have it on. If your child loses their ID card, they need to notify their teacher (1st period if it is when they arrive or the current class if they lose it on campus). A one time replacement will be provided. After that, there will be a charge.

Also, a reminder about dress code: Crop tops are not appropriate for school. According to SCPS Dress Code, a student's midriff should be covered at all times. Please see the information below.

Don't forget, Panthers always:

Practice Safety

Act Responsibly

Work Hard

Show Respect

Go Panthers! #PawsUp

Sincerely,

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS

LCMS Community - GET INVOLVED!

Join PTSA link https://www.lcmsptsa.com/

Become a dividend link https://dvd.scps.k12.fl.us/

A Note about Safety & the Car Line

If you are picking up your child in the car line, you are to stay in the car line and pick them up on the ramp - pulling forward as far as you can before stopping to let them in. Students will not be allowed to walk into the parking lot to get into your car.

Club Listing

Some clubs have not yet started. Please see the chart below for more information.

Don't forget: The Google form MUST be completed by parents/guardians BEFORE a student can attend a club meeting.

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. These forms will be added closer to the start of the school year.

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

FAST PM1

FAST Progress Monitoring 1 will be given the week of 9/3-9/6. Please see the letter and flyer below for more information.

FAST Parent Notification

Family Portal Parent Brochure

Repeated but Relevant

Important Update on School Safety Procedures at Lawton Chiles Middle School

SCPS Families received information from our Department of School Safety & Security which shared updates due to new legislation regarding doors and gates that will require some procedural changes. Our district has already had many of these safety procedures in place for years, however, there are a few changes that you can expect to see this year to maintain the highest level of safety and security and comply with new legislation. These measures will extend to any time a student is on campus.

Impacts at Lawton Chiles Middle School

Drop-off/pick-up: Doors will open on the car ramp and the bus ramp at 9 am. Please do not drop off your child before that time. Staff members will be stationed at both points so that students can enter the school. Please do not drop off or pick up students anywhere other than the front car ramp. See the pictures below for specifics.

Access to Campus: ONLY authorized individuals will be granted access through staffed entry points. Students will be given lanyards for their ID cards and should always wear them. These cards will be used to gain access to buildings on campus. If you are visiting the front office, please ring the doorbell and wait. You will be asked to explain the purpose of your visit before the door is opened.

Events and Activities: Specific entry points will be designated and staffed for events outside regular hours. If a student is participating in a club or sport, that sponsor or coach will meet the students in the courtyard in front of their building and will escort them to their classroom/practice location.

These changes are not only important for remaining in compliance with Florida law but ensuring a safe environment for all students, staff, and visitors. We would like to ask for your patience and cooperation during this transition.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at school_safety@scps.k12.fl.us. Our school is committed to the safety of our students and staff, and we appreciate the role you play in helping us work together to create a safe and vibrant campus for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Car Line & Bus Rider directions

Please see the pictures below with car line and bus rider directions:

RoboPanther Applications

If you are interested in being on one of our RoboPanthers Robotics Teams, please download and complete the application below. Applications are due to Mrs. Amanda Bond or email uflaos@gmail.com by 8/21

RoboPanther Application

Teacher Wish Lists

Several of our teachers still have wish lists that need to be cleared. Help a teacher! We will keep adding lists, so keep checking back if you don't see a specific teacher.

Mrs. Buitrago https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AW1S469AM1AK?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Amanda Bond https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NV51Y8VVLJFI?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Art Bond https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9WXNHOL2R020?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Capp https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20O4SBPH4WW57?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Edwards https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29D7UZQVTW045?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Foskey https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2QRBKMSEXZ5VV?ref_=wl_share and: tissues, hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, individual wrapped candy, small trinkets fun things for class store, fruit snacks, index cards

Mrs. Goodman https://a.co/hKTR6qY

Mrs. Haddox https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1B2UCNY3K4XGT?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Higley https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/K19BWVSAWJWN?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Ilemsky https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2N691POUI485V/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Ms. King https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/326NOOUK0PBGK?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Maher https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SXKL3SQJU1OK?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Maiden https://a.co/4Z43iaV

Mrs. Morris https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31ZV84S9BVHLZ?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Napierata https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13V6TTOI1UWHY/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Mrs. Nicholas https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WEOAXUWGOF66?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Nystrom https://a.co/epjznG2

Mrs. Ortiz-Tatarka https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FUWXKGYWXMV6?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Quinones https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37XRH0YRL0BBR/ref=cm_go_nav_hz

Mrs. Ricks https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FMPSQV97RWD4?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Tuttle https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1T8RPET98QXH6?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Vardas https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/178LZHDG6F5DQ?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Viles https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ADNNBC2L7YC3?ref_=wl_share

Coach O'Neill:

Hair Ties

Hand Sanitizer

Athletic Posters/Athletes Posters

White shoelaces

Baby wipes

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August Tryout Information

Please find forms below. Printable flyer HERE

Cheer Parental Authorization Form

Boys Volleyball Authorization Form

Girls Volleyball Authorization Form

Dress Code

Reminder while you are back to school shopping, crop tops do not meet dress code and should not be worn to school. For full dress code information, please visit: https://cdnsm5-ss20.sharpschool.com/.../Pol.../DressCode.pdf

Picture Day

Picture Day is August 27. Preorder your pictures today!

Preorders can be made at: www.leonards.com

Printable flyer can be found HERE

Save the Date

Mark important school dates on your calendar and please be sure to schedule vacations on school breaks. Attendance Matters!!

Printable versions can be found here: https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/calendar

School Health Services Consent

Reminder for the 2024-2025 school year, the Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services form & SCPS Student Clinic Card will be found in Skyward Family Access. Please login and complete the necessary form by August 9th, 2024.

Please know that school staff will render all necessary care to an injured student requiring immediate treatment while doing their due diligence to reach the parent/guardian. EMS will be called for any situation deemed serious or emergent.

Parent Info Letter

Meal Benefits are Now Open

Your family may be eligible for free/reduced-priced meals, discounted internet services, after-school programs, and more. All Seminole County families are encouraged to apply using the link below!

https://bit.ly/RADBenefits

Want to be involved? Join PTSA

Please click here for all PTSA Information: PTSA Website

Consent for Name Deviation and Code of Conduct Information

Seminole County Public Schools respects that families have the right to make educational decisions for their child. In addition, as required by Rule 6A-1.0955(8)(m), F.A.C., Education Records, the district is required to use a student's legal name in school, or a parent approved nickname. Parents/legal guardians have the opportunity to view the district’s Student Discipline & Code of Conduct, provide name deviation consent, and acknowledge the online applications that the district utilizes throughout the school year. These documents are now available online for completion starting with the 2024-2025 school year.

The parent/guardian Consent for Name Deviation, as well as the SCPS Code of Conduct can be now found in Skyward Family Access. Please click here to login and complete the necessary form by August 9th, 2024.

For additional information on Skyward Family Access or how to login to Skyward Family Access, please click here.

Information Letter for Name Deviation and Code of Conduct Consent - ENGLISH

Estimadas familias de SCPS,

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Seminole respetan que las familias tengan derecho a tomar decisiones educativas para sus hijos. Además, según lo exige la Regla 6A-1.0955(8)(m), F.A.C., Registros educativos, el distrito debe usar el nombre legal del estudiante en la escuela o un apodo aprobado por los padres. Los padres/tutores legales tienen la oportunidad de ver el Código de Conducta y Disciplina Estudiantil del distrito, proporcionar consentimiento para la desviación de nombre y reconocer las solicitudes en línea que el distrito utiliza durante todo el año escolar. Estos documentos ahora están disponibles en línea para completarse a partir del año escolar 2024-2025.

El Consentimiento de los padres/tutores para la desviación del nombre, así como el Código de conducta de SCPS ahora se pueden encontrar en Skyward Family Access. Haga clic aquí para iniciar sesión y completar el formulario necesario antes del 9 de agosto de 2024.

Para obtener información adicional sobre Skyward Family Access o cómo iniciar sesión en Skyward Family Access, haga clic aquí.

Carta Informativa para Desviación de Nombre y Consentimiento del Código de Conducta - ESPAÑOL

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

Conference Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw0R4y5dat1synlqFq3Re8JRU5zIJR5ZrhLZbHmw0BgFdLLw/viewform

All Staff Emails: https://lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2584486&pageId=3690392

Administrator Content Areas Listing: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/our_school/administration

Drop Off & Cell Phone Policies

PBIS

Our PBIS slogan is PawsUp!

Please help us to remind our students to exhibit these behaviors campus-wide.

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