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Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Thank you to those who came to our Spring Showcase on Tuesday. It was so nice to see our current families and meet those who will be joining us next year. 

If you haven't already submitted your, don't forget to provide us with feedback that is used to develop our School Improvement Plan each year. Please be sure to complete the Snapshot Survey here: https://scps.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eu3jrYKv9wGou9g 

Have a great week!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

Plagairism Concerns

We are seeing an increase in students turning in work that is identical to another student's work. Please remind your child that any form of copying, cheating, or academic dishonesty goes against the SCPS Honor Code which can be found in the SCPS Code of Conduct. Included below is a picture of that policy.

Current Student Registration - Deadline today

If you have not done so yet, today is the deadline to select your student's courses for the 2024-2025 school year.

Step 1 - Visit the Registration Page of the LCMS website (link on homepage https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/ ). 

Step 2 - On the Registration Page - follow the link for your child's grade level. There you can find the 2024-2025 Curriculum Guide to review the course options. That is also where you will find the Registration Form. Enter your requests in the Google Registration Form by this Friday, February 16

Step 3 - Students will use the information in the Google Registration Form to enter their requests in Skyward in class on the following dates:

• 2/21-2/22 - Current 6th gr Registration in World History Classes

• 2/28-2/29 - Current 7th gr Registration in Science Classes

Schedules will be run over the summer. Students will be able to view next year's schedule on Thursday, August 1. 

***Please remember, you are entering requests. These are not guaranteed. 

If you have any questions about Registration, please reach out to your child's counselor:

A-Le - Mrs. Stivers kelly_stivers@scps.k12.fl.us

Li-Z - Ms. Forrester forreslk@scps.k12.fl.us

***Repeated but Relevant***

Save the Dates

We know that many of you will start looking towards the Spring and May for scheduling. Below, please find the dates for our upcoming testing:

• 3/6-3/7 - ELA/SS Q3 BMAs

• 3/13-3/14 - Math/Sci Q3 BMAs

• 3/27 - PSAT - 8th gr only

• 4/2 - BEST Writing 8

• 4/3 - BEST Writing 7

• 4/4 - BEST Writing 6

• (No block days 4/29-5/17)

• 5/2 - NGSS SCI 8

• 5/6 - FAST ELA 6

• 5/7 - FAST MA 6

• 5/8 - FAST MA 8 (PreAlgebra only)

• 5/9 - FAST ELA 8

• 5/13 - FAST ELA 7

• 5/14 - CIVICS EOC

• 5/16 - FAST MA 7

• 5/17 - ALG/GEO

Nominate a Teacher

Do you know an educator who…

• Is consistently professional and ethical?

• Is proud to be an educator? Models teaching expertise and competency?

• Stays current with teaching practices?

• Demonstrates compassion and kindness for students, staff, and colleagues? 

Nominations due March 29.  Nomination Form

Parent Snapshot Survey

Beginning on January 30th, parents in Seminole County Public Schools will have the opportunity to take part in the Snapshot Survey. Results from this survey will help us to improve our school and will be used to create a more transparent school report card called the Snapshot Report.  The Snapshot Report features a snapshot of parent and student perceptions as well as other critical data points.

Parents, please assist us by participating in this very short survey that will allow you to provide input in your own words about Lawton Chiles Middle School.  The survey will ask how likely you are to recommend our school to others and will provide an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience.

Please click on the link below to access the survey:

https://scps.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eu3jrYKv9wGou9g

All responses are collected anonymously, and no personally identifiable information will be included as a part of the survey.  The survey will be open from January 30th to March 1s . 

Basketball Team Tryouts

Boys Tryouts - Parental Authorization Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16LoWzJUeIjwk7apfirTsCxHyhvTvN4Ml/view?usp=sharing 

Girls Tryouts - Parental Authorization Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf197_wueoW-7iFVjJfEn5wm1tfUgl5x9i8OCQKBAqjxPnAAQ/viewform 

PTSA 8th Grade Donation Letter

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

8th grade Donation Letter

8th grade Gradventure Field Trip - payment due 2/23

What is Gradventure? 

Who: LCMS 8th Graders In Good Standing (see 8th Grade Privileges Letter)

When: May 3rd, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 1:00 AM

Where: Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Theme Parks

Cost: $175 ($101 per ticket - includes meal voucher, $60 per bus seat, $7 per t-shirt, $7 MySchoolBucks fee)

Universal does not accept annual passes for this special, after hours event.
Payment opens January 12th, due by February 23rd

Gradventure Information Flyer

Students attending the Universal Studios Gradventure Field Trip are expected to follow the rules and guidelines listed below throughout the scheduled field trip, including while on the bus. Failure to follow these rules may result in a reduction or loss of privileges on the trip and/or disciplinary consequences in line with the SCPS Student Conduct and Discipline Code upon return to school. This includes being ineligible to attend the 8th Grade Dance. 

Gradventure Behavior Expectations

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. 

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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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