LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

There are several important dates and other information that have been released for our 8th grade families. I have added a button at the top of this newsletter that goes to a page on our website that lists all important 8th grade information. A shortcut to this page can also be found on the homepage of the LCMS website. 

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to be in the All State Band. Seminole County had the second largest group selected for the All State Band this year: 

Witt Wood- All State Jazz Band

Liam Irizarry-Miller- All State Jazz Band

Nathan Comia- All State Band

Lucas Harris- All State Band

Jimmy Kim- All State Band

Chloe Snyder- All State Band and Orchestra

Timothy Zhu- All State Orchestra

Congratulations also to our Jr. Thespians who competed in their District Festival last weekend. They scored 4 Superiors and 27 Excellents in performance and technical theater events. 

Congratulations also go out to the following Chorus students who were selected to sing in the All County Honor Choir. Chorus 3 also performed at Great Day in the Country on Sunday.

Maya Rose Ciccarone

Isabella Chisari

Sarah George

Annabelle Collins

Hallie Webb

Ivy Vanderwalker

Jun Seo Park

Ethan Silvestre

Paul Miedico III

Also this week, our JROTC participated in the Veteran's Day celebration at Partin Elementary. 

Thank you also to those parents who participated in Teach In, sharing their careers and interests with our families. 

Finally, congratulations to both Mrs. Ortiz-Tatarka and Mrs. Maiden who were both selected to receive a grant from the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools. Mrs. T's project is Lights Up, Voices On! Mrs. Maiden's project is HydroFusion: Merging Aquaculture and Agriculture. We can't wait to see the final projects!

Monday is the next PTSA Treat Day for members. They will received donuts at lunch. Sign your student up for PTSA if they are not already a member. Register here: https://www.lcmsptsa.com/ 

Pictures from all of these events can be found below. 

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 

Reminders

• Parents of 8th graders - Don't forget to sign up for the Pigeon Key Field Trip - see below for information. 

• After School Tutorial has started. It is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:15. There is a bus that goes from LCMS to Geneva ES for those students who live in Geneva. Register your student here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3qtyZUSVzqAlu0YCsEabOLXGVYcSSad1ESQOt6i-GNWaHoQ/viewform 

November Panther Pride Press

Please enjoy this month's student created newsletter HERE

8th grade Yearbook Ad

Now is the time to recognize your 8th grader in this year's yearbook.  Visit www.yearbookforever.com to place your order.

***Repeated but Relevant***

Social Media Warning

It has been brought to our attention that some of our parents have unknowingly joined a fraudulent Facebook group claiming to be distributing and discussing information related to LCMS.  Please be aware - the group in the picture below is not run by current LCMS parents, has no connection to PTSA or the school, and does not have our permission to use our logo. 

If you are on Facebook and are looking for accurate school information, please visit these sites:

Official School Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChilesMiddle 

Official PTSA Page: https://www.facebook.com/LCMSPTSA22.23 

PTSA run parent group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/ZZQgp67WoFhojJ2f/ 

OHS Bioscience Info Night

For all 8th graders interested in science, medicine, or biotechnology

Computer Usage Warning

Please be aware that SCPS is using new software that detects inappropriate language on all SCPS-based platforms and SCPS forms of communication. This includes student email, eCampus, Google Workspace, One Drive, Microsoft Office, etc. Inappropriate language such as curse words, slurs, sexual content, violence, references to tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs and other types of inappropriate language will be flagged.

Remember, all SCPS web-based platforms are not your private property. Please be sure to use language that is professional, appropriate, and that represents you adequately. Parents, please discuss this with your students to avoid any disciplinary action. 

PTSA Needs You!

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

Parents of 8th graders

Attention 8th grade parents! Have your students check their email to make their suggestions for Gradventure t-shirt theme and color this year! Here is the link to share with them if needed:

https://forms.gle/vMhP2CznoZcFVUMX9

Also - the 8th grade committee had their first meeting this week and is starting to plan for our 8th grade events. They need volunteers to help with fundraising, planning, chaperoning and more. If you are interested in helping the committee, email 8thgradelcms@gmail.com 

We have already scheduled lots of 8th grade events. For more information, check out the 8th gr Info Page on the website: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/news/what_s_new/8th_grade_information 

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