2/28-3/1 - Band Solo & Ensemble
3/1 - SCPS History Fair @ LCMS
3/5 & 3/6 - Q3 QBA - ELA, Spanish & Sci - block days (see bell schedule below)
3/6 - Chorus MPAs
PTSA Spirit Night @ Menchie’s
3/7 - PTSA Board Meeting
3/8 & 3/9 - Lake Mary Heathrow Art Show
3/8 - SCPS Math Festival
Pantherettes MA Dance Competition @ SHS
3/11 & 3/12 - Q3 QBA - Math & SS - block days (see bell schedule below)
3/13 - PTSA Bake Sale
4:45 pm SAC Meeting
3/14 - Teacher Workday - No School
3/17-3/21 - Spring Break 😎
3/24-3/28 - iReady Diagnostic #3 in Intensive Reading/Math
3/24 & 3/25 - HHS counselors in 8th Sci classes
3/26 - 4:45 pm Bball vs. Milwee - Boys @ home
3/29 - Rube Goldberg Competition
LCMS Orlando Magic Night (see below)
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.
Dear LCMS Panther Families,
Our Panther Track & Field Team had an amazing performance in the district meet last Saturday:
1st Place Girls Overall
1st Place Boys Overall
1st Place 6th Grade Girls
1st Place 6th Grade Boys
2nd Place 7th Grade Girls
2nd Place 7th Grade Boys
2nd Place 8th Grade Girls
1st Place 8th Grade Boys
We also had some school records beat:
1600 6th Grade Girls- Junie D broke the school record of 6:02 by running 5:52
1600 8th Grade Girls- Mariel K broke the school record of 6:07 by running 5:59
4 x 4 8th Grade Girls Gianna G, Mia K, Mariel K, and Natalie P broke the school record of 4:52 by running 4:41
4 x 4 8th Grade Boys Alex A, Alex H, Nickolas L, and Gavin S broke the school record of 4:08 by running 4:08
Finally, our 8th grade boys have a 3-Peat by winning first place in the County for ALL THREE YEARS they have ran with us!
We are so incredibly proud of our athletes. Your hard work and sportsmanship are admirable, and we are thankful for our coaches.
Have a great week!
Don't forget, Panthers always:
Practice Safety
Act Responsibly
Work Hard
Show Respect
Go Panthers! #PawsUp
Sincerely,
Dr. Melissa Laudani
Principal, Lawton Chiles MS
Our Quarter 3 exams - Quarterly Benchmark Assessments - will be held as follows:
ELA/Sci/Spanish
3/5 (2, 4, 6)
3/6 (1, 3, 5, 7)
Math/SS
3/11 (1, 3, 5, 7)
3/12 (2, 4, 6)
Bell schedule for these 4 days is below. On Wednesdays, lunches will be through 4th period like a regular bell schedule. The odd block day lunch schedule is below.
E-mail nomination to Kristine Webb (owcteachergrants@gmail.com)
Order today! https://lcmsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
If you are a current SAC member or any parent who has a rising 9th grader that will attend OHS, and are interested in serving on the OHS SAC next year, email Jaclyn DiMatteo at micheljm@scps.k12.fl.us no later than March 13, for inclusion on the ballot.
Our 8th Grade Dance committee is working hard to make this year’s events memorable for the students! The PTSA wants to continue celebrating the students’ significant accomplishment of completing middle school, as we have done in years past. However, it takes a lot of people to make this happen, and they need more volunteers to help. Specifically, they are looking for people to join the decorations and fundraising committees. PTSA will also be looking for 6th and 7th grade parent volunteers to chaperone the dance, as 8th grade parents traditionally do not serve as chaperones on that special evening.
It's important to note that once these 8th grade parents step down, there will be no one left to take over the reins for future events. If you’re interested in getting involved—especially if you’ll have an 8th grader in the next few years and want to learn more about what to expect—please reach out to 8thgradelcms@gmail.com
8th Grade Spirit Week takes place in the days between the 8th grade dance and Gradventure, where both staff and students celebrate their successful years at LCMS by dressing up! The PTSA is asking for students' input on what they’d like their dress-up days to be. This week, your student had the opportunity to scan a QR code in their 4th period class to cast their vote.
If your student doesn’t have a cell phone, they can still vote by using this link with you:
LINK FOR CHAPERONE TICKET ONLY
Gradventure ticket sales close on March 7th, 2025.
Chaperones - Once you’ve purchased a ticket, please email Mrs. McDonald at fedilj@myscps.us with a list of up to ten student names for your group. Group lists will be posted on the Growl Grill windows after Spring Break. At that time, students can check their groups and email Mrs. McDonald if any changes are needed. If they do not have a group, they can email Mrs. McDonald at that time to be added to a group.
*** CAN YOU HELP? ***
Unfortunately, not every student has the financial means to attend Gradventure. We are reaching out to the community to help ensure that all students, regardless of their financial situation, have the opportunity to be part of this special experience. We are asking for donations in quantities of $25, $50, $75, etc. up to the full cost of a ticket ($175). Donations will go directly toward covering the cost of tickets, transportation, and t-shirts for the students in need.
Your support will make it possible for these students to participate in this unforgettable event, helping them feel included and valued. No donation is too small, and every contribution makes a difference. For some, this may be the only time they have experienced one of our Orlando theme parks or attractions. Thank you for considering supporting our 8th graders—your generosity will have a lasting impact!
Gradventure Donation link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZOKY9Z04VE4_ZZ66279T39UG214
The Spring Rising 5k-10k-Kids' Fun Run is on March 22nd. The Oviedo Run Club is able to help the school's garden with modest funds if your school builds the largest team of runners or volunteers.
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Oviedo/TheSpringRising
Are you looking for ways to help your student with their math work? Could your student benefit from some extra practice at home? Make sure to log in to Accelerate Learning - Math Nation with your student and take advantage of all the online textbook resources have to offer!
Our students and families have 2 opportunities to see the Orlando Magic and support LCMS PBIS events.
March 29 vs. LA Clippers: First 15 students invited to join VIP Locker Room Legends experience to cheer on the Magic as they run out of the locker room for the game. Ticket link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lawtonchiles2
Sign up to volunteer in the student lounge https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/4090C4FA8A72CA3F58-53035785-student
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.
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
Please click here for all PTSA Information: PTSA Website
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
Our PBIS slogan is PawsUp!
Please help us to remind our students to exhibit these behaviors campus-wide.
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Please support these Business Partners:
Please support these Business Partners who have supported our school programs through an in-kind donation:
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