LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Thank you to those who came to Meet the Teacher on Thursday. That was the best turn out we have had in the past several years! 

Please be sure to read all of the information below. It is more than usual, but there is a lot to help you and your child get ready for school. 

I know several of you have submitted schedule change requests in the Google form. Please continue to be patient. The counselors are going through every request. On Monday, your child must follow the schedule that is in Skyward. If they have a hole in their schedule (for example: no 3rd period), they will report to the library for that period. If they have a duplicate class (for example: 2 PE classes), they will report to the library during the 2nd class. Otherwise, they are to follow the schedule in Skyward until they are called down to receive a schedule change. Please be aware that just requesting a change does not mean that it will happen. Almost all of our classes are full and not every class is offered every class period. Many classes are requirements and cannot be changed. Please see the Curriculum Guide for more information. 

Also, the rules from last year still apply, all cell phones are to be silenced and placed in the teacher designated area. Students are NOT to be on them in any classroom without teacher direction. Additionally, if you would like for us to use a certain nickname for your child (Mike instead of Michael) please be sure to complete the Name Deviation Survey below. Likewise, in order for us to treat your child in our school clinic, please complete the School Health Services Consent. These are all state laws that went into effect last year. Thank you for your support in helping us to be compliant. 

New this year is the state law requiring ALL doors and gates to be locked at all times. We will be issuing ID Access Control Cards to our students along with a lanyard. If you are a bus rider, you will need to use it to tap on and off the bus. ALL students will need their ID to access building doors. All campus doors will remain locked throughout the school day and they’ll need to use their ID to badge into the buildings during class transitions or try to catch the door from the students in front of them. DO NOT lose this ID. It is critical that they have it on them at all times.

Let's make it an amazing year!

Don't forget, Panthers always:

Practice Safety

Act Responsibly

Work Hard

Show Respect

Go Panthers! #PawsUp

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

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

Order the Yearbook Today and Save $$

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 

***Repeated but Relevant***

Schedules

When schedules are published August 1st after 4 pm, you and your students are going to see some unfamiliar course descriptions. This is due to state regulations with course descriptions. Please use the chart below to determine that actual name of the course.

After you look at your child's schedule, if you need to request a schedule change, please complete the Google form below. Schedule change requests will not be accepted via email. 

AT THIS TIME - WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CHANGES IF THERE IS AN ERROR IN A SCHEDULE - FOR EXAMPLE: HAS A BLANK PERIOD OR IS MISSING A CORE SUBJECT. 

Please be aware that not every class is available every period. Teacher preference is NOT an option.  And please only submit one request form per student.  Thank you.

Please note - Please look here before making your request as it may be answered here:  Scheduling FAQs

Schedule Change Request Form https://forms.gle/bq4gFZ3bR5sjnsxd9 

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 

New Counselor - A-Le

Was Mrs. Stivers your school counselor? She has moved home to Kentucky and is no longer at LCMS. If your last name is A-Le, your new counselor will be Ms. Ayala. If you emailed Mrs. Stivers any time over the summer, you will want to resend your email to Ms. Ayala @ ayalanl@scps.k12.fl.us and she will get back to you when she returns in August. 

Meet our new Panthers on staff

Flip through the pictures below to meet the newest members of our staff. 

School Supplies

Please follow this link for the printable school supply list:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hR-WYgMT2VeJWwHEAbdL70jmp_nOtEg5-2wgcyG3iiE/edit?usp=sharing 

Panther Pawscast

Please check out this episode of the Panther Pawscast - "Welcome to Middle School" for information about:

●How do I get to school?

●Where to go

●What to expect the first day

●What’s in the bag?

●Technology

●What’s for lunch?

●How do I get home?

●What sports & clubs are there?

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

Drop Off & Cell Phone Policies

Club Listing 

We are still working out the logistics for some of our clubs. More info will be posted next month after teachers return. 

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. 

Support our Business Partners!

If you are interested in advertising in the weekly newsletter, please email Melissa_Laudani@scps.us.

If you are interested in having an ad banner on our carline or Hwy 419 fence, please fill out this form: https://share.hsforms.com/1JG4T_qJIQq2TMHgRyay3dQ4amsl or call the number below. 

Pictures of these banners will also be included on the website and in this newsletter. 

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Please support these Business Partners:

Support our In-Kind Donors!

Please support these Business Partners who have supported our school programs through an in-kind donation:

Support our Renters!

Please support these Business Partners who have rented our facility for an activity:

i9 Sports - visit:  https://www.i9sports.com/venues/oviedo-area-oviedo-community-lawton-chiles-ms-youth-sports-programs/8063 

MVP Volleyball - visit: https://www.mvpacademyvb.com/floridaindoor 

Ball Class Soccer - https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1232352 

Hagerty Pop Warner - https://www.hagertypopwarner.com/ 

S4 Sports Camps - https://www.s4sportsacademy.com/summer-camps-seminole-county