LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

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Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Congratulations to our PTSA Reflections Contest winners! The students who received the Award of Merit will be competing at the State level. Please see below for the winners.

Today and Monday, our current 6th & 7th graders are receiving information on how to register for classes for the 2024-2025 school year. Please ask your child and visit the Registration Website for more information: https://sites.google.com/myscps.us/lcmsregistration/home  

Have a great week!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

PTSA 8th Grade Donation Letter

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

8th grade Donation Letter

Track and Field Fundraiser

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8th grade Tshirts

Support your 8th graders and help us earn money for our end of year activities. T-shirts are $20 and sales run January 19 - January 29th.  All shirts will be delivered approximately 3 weeks after sales close. 

**Please note - this is a fundraiser for the 8th grade Dance for PTSA. This is SEPARATE from Gradventure.**

Thank you for your support!!

https://goinkit.com/lcms8/shop

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

Oviedo HS Registration

You attended Curriculum Night ... now what?

24-25 OHS Freshmen Curriculum Guide

OHS Freshman Curriculum Guide Cheat Sheet

Video Presentation: https://youtu.be/l3V7oRXBVuI  

Complete this Google Registration Form by February 9: https://forms.gle/G5eHgQApHGM4iQ4q6 

8th grade Gradventure Field Trip

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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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 

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