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Dear LCMS Panther Families,

This week I have a few updates and reminders:

1 - With the upcoming testing season, we have had a shift in responsibilities as follows. Below is the updated graphic for Who to Call. 

• Dr. Bridges - all discipline

• Mrs. Velazquez - Facilities & Testing

2 - Please be aware that students should not be eating food in class. We are having students bring full bags of chips, candy, goldfish, etc and eat in class. Not only can these cause a disruption but food in classrooms leads to bugs. Please remind your child that they should not be eating in class.

3 - Our current students will be completing their registration in Skyward in class at the end of this month. 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/ 

4 - 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 

No Drop Offs

With Valentine's Day approaching, we wanted to remind you about our policy prohibiting dropping off items for students in the Front Office. For school safety purposes, we are unable to accept dropped-off items for students at LCMS. This includes, but is not limited to, dropping off apparel, flowers, balloons, food or candy.  We appreciate your understanding as managing and delivering items creates a disruption to the maintenance of our secure entrance to campus.   If students are going to bring an item to gift to another student, it must fit in their backpack. Items larger than a backpack will be held in the front office for the day.  

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

New Club Alert: Minecraft Club

For students to play and talk about Minecraft! See the Club listing page below or on the website for more information: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/students/clubs_activities 

***Repeated but Relevant***

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

Track and Field Fundraiser

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 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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