LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

If you are receving this email, your child is registered to attend Lawton Chiles Middle School starting August 10.

This year, I am trying a new mode of communication and will be dropping monthly episodes of our school podcast. Please click the link above to listen to and view this month's premiere episode: Welcome to Middle School. This episode is focused more towards our incoming 6th graders and their families so that they know what to expect on that first day.  It also contains information regarding transportation - both bus and car - that applies to everyone. Click the link above to check it out!

I am already working on ideas for next month's episode. Please complete this form to ensure that I answer your questions. https://forms.gle/EAbt2deSdLnCoaEMA 

We have had some staff changes over the summer.  Most of the new staff members are introduced in the photos below. Please see the staff list on the website for a full list.  

Lastly, we are starting something new this year by inviting our incoming 6th grade students and their families to visit our campus on Monday, July 31 from 9-11 am. This will allow you to become more acclimated with our school before you have to try to find your classes the following week. Students will be on campus to provide assistance. PTSA will be available for memberships and to answer questions. New 7th and 8th graders are also welcome to attend. We can't wait to meet our newest Panthers!

Have a great week and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

You are invited

School Supply List

Click here for printable list

Elev8 Fun Spirit Night August 8

Mark your calendars for August 8th from noon until 10 pm at Elev8! 

The spirit night bundle includes the following;

• Two gatepass activity credits (Valid for either laser tag, mini golf, ropes course or omni vr)

• 2hrs unlimited play in the arcade (this works on all arcade games other than claw machines or instant win games. Timed play does not collect redemption points)

• A meal voucher (The PL8 Bar & Grill, our onsite restaurant will honor this voucher)

Each bundle is $30 +tax
$5 from each bundle sold for your school will go right back to them as funds raised. Make sure to tell the Elev8 team what school you are supporting upon checkout to receive the credit!

Have a blast & support LCMS at the same time!!  https://elev8fun.com/sanford/ 

We Need Your Help

Several of our teachers have set up Amazon Wish Lists to help them set up their classrooms for the year. Please see the lists below and help where you can:

Dr. Laudani (supplies for preplan activities) https://a.co/iN9arnD 

Mrs. Ricks (6th & 7th ELA) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FMPSQV97RWD4...  

Mrs. Capp (6th gr World History) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20O4SBPH4WW57... 

Mrs. Maher (7th & 8th gr Science) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SXKL3SQJU1OK... 

Mrs. Freund (Virtual Lab) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5HDG6ZQF8K9M... 

Mrs. Higley (6th gr ELA) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KT1JY43MZS1S...  

Mrs. Haddox (6th gr World History & 7th gr Civics) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1B2UCNY3K4XGT...  

Mrs. Brown (ESE) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RIN4UY68D7X?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_QAmomXeYivLEG 

Mrs. Bass (8th gr US History) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2H177MPS3J9YL?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR1Of_cNN0bZIh07B-JFla9vL0TL_rBcV_mKNMO_Ihe3BBHGHIV324k0EGU 

Ms. Heckle (8th gr Science) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PT1Q9E6SR8FC?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR2VsbiwrSVmVZckBZH4ylPjn4Nm7XAmkR_hlfofm-LS7UoJRd5dRXgdLvU 

Mrs. Frazier (8th gr ELA & US History) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NTG1J37ACML4?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR00H1fp1Vy32e78g1HaRxkhz9MVNr6QOBTzLjWKpQD1RbflAbRu2B9dqPo 

Mrs. Edwards (7th gr Math & Intensive Math) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29D7UZQVTW045?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Ilemsky (7th gr Civics & SGA) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/bvFnRoG?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_bOYyzFXTQKn82 

Dr. Vardas (8th gr ELA) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/178LZHDG6F5DQ?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Perez Feliciano (ESOL & AIP)  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JANA24Z6EPNC/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwAR31N9OWlkxRBRSHUUzyhwp9KIAdyP-yJhMzao05SdqZRpUfc2BHAbR953k 

Mr. Bond (7th gr Civics) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9WXNHOL2R020?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Buitrago (6th gr World History) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AW1S469AM1AK?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Canul (6th gr Science) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FMK08IR7Q6W4?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Knickerbocker (6th gr Science) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28QCCB143UDOL?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Ortiz-Tatarka (Theater) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FUWXKGYWXMV6?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Brady (Yearbook) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PWZLJONSR7IY?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Brady (BETA Club) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1L4JVY1U1Y8QC?ref_=wl_share 

Mrs. Elliott (PreAlgebra & Algebra 1) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MJP59RQ56BEZ?ref_=wl_share   

as of 9:30 am 7/25/2023

Yearbooks Are Now on Sale!

Hurricanes Ian & Nicole Impacts

If your family was temporarily relocated due to Hurricanes Ian &/or Nicole, please be sure to check that we have the correct address in Skyward. If the address in Skyward is incorrect, your child will not have a bus stop at the beginning of school. To change your address, please provide the following documents to the front office:

-Deed or Current lease

-License 

-Current power or water bill

All 3 addresses need to match for us to be able to verify. These documents can be dropped off at the front office or emailed to us.

Please contact Mrs. Garcia at 407-871-7050 or isabel_garciacaro@scps.k12.fl.us with any questions. 

PTSA

Join PTSA! PTSA Memberships for the 23-24 school year are now available at this link.

Please log in and purchase one for you and your Panther!  Student members receive incentives once a month during all lunches.

Don't forget that you must apply to be a Dividend every year. Please make sure that you log in and update your application for the upcoming school year - click here

For more information about PTSA, please visit their page on the LCMS Website: PTSA Page

All students attending PTA schools* sponsoring the program are invited to participate in the PTSA Reflections program. Students should submit their completed works of art in one, more or all of the available arts categories: 

• Dance Choreography

• Film Production

• Literature

• Music Composition

• Photography

• Visual Arts

This year's theme is below:

Welcome our New Staff

Requirements for incoming 7th Graders

All incoming 7th graders must have their Tdap shot before they will be allowed to attend school next school year. If you have not yet, please be sure to turn in updated shot records to the front office ASAP to not delay 7th grade registration.  Parents of students who are missing their vaccinations have been notified. Please check your email. These students will not be allowed to start classes August 10. 

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

FEV Tutors

Our free, online Tutoring through FEV Tutors is available once again.  See the flyer below or look for FEV Tutor in Clever under "Class Tools". 

FYI - No Drop Offs or Early Check-out after 3:30 (2:30 on Wed)

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. 

Support our In-Kind Donors!

Please support these Business Partners who have supported our school programs through an in-kind donation: