LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Beginning on January 28th, students in grades 6,7,8 will have the opportunity to participate in two important feedback surveys.

• Students will participate in a short perception survey called the Snapshot Survey. The results of the Snapshot Survey will be collected and analyzed by a local data analytics firm and utilized to create a school report card, called the Snapshot Report, that will feature student perceptions as well as other school data points. Students will rate how likely they are to recommend their school to other students and describe in their own words what they like most about their school and what they would like to improve about their schools. 

• Students will participate in the 5Essentials Survey. This survey, developed by the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research, asks students about their experiences in school. Having direct information from students is critical for developing plans to improve schools. 

Please see the parent letter for more information. 5Essentials and Snapshot Survey Letter

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 

Hagerty Registration Information

We are actively preparing for the 2025-2026 school year, and we are excited to welcome our incoming ninth graders! Hagerty will begin student course selection during the months of January/February for students who will be in ninth grade. On the Registration below is a link for the 2025-2026 Curriculum Guide, registration video, as well as a Google Form to make course requests. This is a new format for course selection, so please ensure that students have completed their requests by February 7th. Feeder middle school students will meet with the high school counselors to review selected courses relative to their four-year high school plan in March. We ask that you utilize the QR Codes attached to access the aforementioned documents. 

Hagerty Registration Page- ALL INFO 

Incoming 9th gr Parent & Student Letter

Spring Showcase

Do you have a 5th grader who will be coming to LCMS next year? Do you have a neighbor or a friend with a 5th grader? Share this flyer with them. We can't wait to meet our future Panthers!!

***Repeated but Relevant***

8th grade Information

This information was sent to 8th grade students & parents. If you are interested in chaperoning Gradventure, please email Lauren McDonald. 

There are several events planned this spring for our 8th graders. 

The first was a Grade Level Assembly during 7th period, January 7. During this assembly, we reviewed student behavior expectations and went over the 8th grade Privileges Letter. Each student received a copy of this letter. You can also view the letter here: 8th gr Expectations Letter

Other important dates include:

Jan 15 - Deadline to purchase 8th grade yearbook advertisement www.yearbookforever.com

         OHS presentation for zoned students

Jan 21 6 pm - OHS Curriculum Night

Jan 24 - Deadline to purchase yearbooks (MSB or, if personalized www.yearbookforever.com) 

      Gradventure Tickets go on sale - $175 - See below

Jan 30 5:30-8:30 pm - HHS Curriculum Night

March 7 - Deadline to purchase Gradventure Tickets via MSB

March 24 & 25 - HHS Counselors meet with zoned students in Science classes

TBD - 8th grade Dance Tickets go on sale 

May 9 - 8th grade Dance 6-8 pm

May 12-16 - 8th gr Spirit Week

May 16 - Gradventure

May 21 - Awards Night - 6:30 pm @ HHS - Invitations will go out by TBD

May 22 - 8th gr Yearbook Signing Party - 6th period (3:17-4:05 pm)

If you are interested in helping to plan 8th grade events, please join the PTSA 8th gr Committee. Contact Jessica Grebey @ 8thgradelcms@gmail.com for more information

For the most up-to-date information, please check the 8th grade Information page on our website at: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/students/8th_grade_information 

Gradventure Information: 

What is Gradventure? 

Who: LCMS 8th Graders in Good Standing (see 8th gr Expectations letter) as well as no outstanding debts

When: May 16, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 1:00 AM

Where: Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Theme Parks

Cost: $175 - Payment Opens January 24

Universal does not accept annual passes for this special, after hours event.

Gradventure Info Sheet

Eighth graders also received a link in their email so that they can vote on the Gradventure t-shirt design. 

PTSA 8th grade Information

We need you! PTSA is busy planning special activities for our 8th graders but they need your help. 

Please see the 8th grade Donation Letter HERE

Last Chance to guarantee a Yearbook

Order by January 24 to guarantee that your child will get a book in May!!

Yearbooks can be ordered through MySchoolBucks.

If you would like personalization, or to purchase an ad for your 8th grader, or to purchase an ad for your company, orders must be placed at www.yearbookforever.com 

LCMS Family Night @ Orlando Magic 

Our students and families have 2 opportunities to see the Orlando Magic and support LCMS PBIS events.

Feb 21 vs. Memphis Grizzlies - First 100 people invited to join @ 4:45 PM for a special VIP viewing of NBA warmups. Ticket link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lawtonchiles24

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

PTSA Needs You!

Sign up to volunteer in the student lounge https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/4090C4FA8A72CA3F58-53035785-student  

Pigeon Key Trip 

Who: 8th graders

What: Trip to Pigeon Key

When: April 11-13, 2025 

We met the minimum threshold so the trip is definitely happening! If you are still interested in participating, please register below. 

Register at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZOKY9Z04VE4_ZZ5X54WULVTT3TZ

Pigeon Key FAQs 

Pigeon Key Parent Meeting Presentation 

?s please email Ms. Heckle at hecklemz@scps.k12.fl.us

Club Listing 

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. 

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 

Want to be involved? Join PTSA

Please click here for all PTSA Information: PTSA Website

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

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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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