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Dear LCMS Panther Families,

All of our students have now received information on how to select their courses for next year's classes - both here and at the high schools. If you have any questions or need more information, please see the Registration information on the LCMS Website Homepage: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/ 

It is also time for you to provide us with feedback that is used to develop our School Improvement Plan each year. Please see the information below about the Snapshot Survey that was also emailed out earlier this week. 

Have a great week!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

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 . 

National School Counseling Week 2/5-2/9

Show your School Counselor how much you appreciate all they do! Email them a quick note here:

Mrs. Stivers - School Counselor kelly_stivers@scps.k12.fl.us 

Ms. Forrester - School Counselor forreslk@scps.k12.fl.us 

Ms. Boyd - School Social Worker boydke@scps.k12.fl.us 

Mrs. Crow - District Mental Health Team crowsz@scps.k12.fl.us 

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 

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PTSA 8th Grade Donation Letter

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

8th grade Donation Letter

Track and Field Fundraiser

8th grade Dance Theme

The 8th Grade Dance is on May 11th, 2024. Please use this form to submit your idea(s) for what the theme should be. We will vote on the final ideas after this survey.

https://forms.gle/KRxRrjH3HBirK4AJ9 

*8th Grade Only

5Essentials & SnapShot Survey

Beginning January 30th, parents, students in grades 4-12 will have the opportunity to take part in the Snapshot Survey.  The results of this survey will showcase what makes each of our schools unique and will be used to develop our school report card, the Snapshot Report.  Your input and comments are important and will play a key role in spotlighting innovation and student achievements.

In addition to the Snapshot Survey, students will once again have the opportunity to participate in the 5Essentials Survey. This opportunity will allow students in grades 4-12 to share their thoughts on the important elements of their school and classroom experiences.

The Snapshot and 5Essentials Surveys will be conducted January 30th – March 1st.

Participation in the surveys provides valuable information on our school and helps guide school improvement. Your identity and survey responses are kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your student.

The Snapshot and 5Essentials Surveys will be administered online.  On January 30th parents will receive the link to the Snapshot Survey.  The survey link will also be available on the SCPS web site.  Please mark your calendars and plan to participate in this opportunity to provide your input.

Please view the Parent Letter here: Survey Parent 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

Panther Showcase - 5th gr Parent Night

Save the Date - Our Panther Showcase & 5th gr Night is February 13. Come see all that Lawton Chiles has to offer! All parents and students are welcome, even if you are not zoned for LCMS. Transfer applications open on February 1 through Student Assignment & Program Access

Please share with your friends & neighbors!

Club Listing - UPDATED 12/15

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. 

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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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 

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