LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Thank you to those families who donated to the PTSA Fundraiser. They were able to raise $3,500!!

Congratulations to both Boys & Girls Varsity Volleyball Teams who finished 1st seed in their divisions going into Saturday's district tournament! Good luck! Go Panthers!

We are almost to the end of the first quarter. Please be sure to ask your children about any exam reviews they should have to prepare for next week. All information should be on their teachers' eCampus pages.  Please see the info below.

Also, we have noticed that students seem to be forgetting that they are not allowed to be on their cellphones during instructional time - that is any time they are in a classroom, whether it is an academic class or an elective (including the gym). 

Have a great week!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

eCampus & Skyward Reminders

Have a question about a class? Everything you need is in eCampus - look there prior to reaching out to teachers - see Parents tab on the website for login information. 

At home, students login using their email address:  student#@student.myscps.us

Did you know you can get your own login to your child's eCampus courses? Become an eCampus Observer - see Parents page of the website for directions to become an eCampus observer for every class.

Need to find a due date in a class?  Go into eCampus and look at the Calendar - good at-a-glance of your child's due dates for all of their classes.

If your child is absent, go to eCampus first to see the assignment(s) they missed. Do this before emailing the teachers.

Skyward is where to go if you need to see a grade or see what is missing.  Click on the letter grade in the Quarter to open the gradebook for that class. Then go to eCampus to see the actual assignment.  

Please be aware for both eCampus and Skyward the app is different than accessing these on a computer/laptop. The app is too minimalistic to use on a regular basis. You and your child should both be logging into these sites on a computer/laptop to access the above mentioned information. 

Cross Country

For those students who have been selected for the cross-country team, please have them accept the two eCampus pages they get invited to when they receive the notification (sometime between now and Monday afternoon).  One is the mandatory paperwork page and the other is the cross-country page.  All practice and meet days and times are on this page.  Our first practice will be on Tuesday, October 10th until 5 pm.  Congratulations to the team!  

Save the Date – Mark Your Calendars – Coming in November SCPS Safety Survey

Beginning October 30th, students in grades 4-12 will have the opportunity to take part in the SCPS Safety Survey.  Your student’s input and comments are important.

Participation in the surveys provides valuable information on our school and helps to guide school improvement. Participant identities and survey responses are completely anonymous and will never be connected to your student.

The SCPS Safety survey will be administered online.  To preview the questions that students will respond to click here. 

PBIS Spirit Night @ Orlando Magic Game - TODAY is the last day to order tickets

World Plumbing Day Poster Contest

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. has been a proud sponsor of, and partner with, Seminole County Public Schools for years. We believe this annual contest to be educational and thought provoking for students as it relates to our trade.  Visit www.worldplumbingday.org for additional resources and information on World Plumbing Day.  I have attached the contest information and rules and a fillable entry form (below). Contest information, rules, a fillable .pdf entry form, previous winners, and a promotional video explaining World Plumbing Day and contest rules can be found at www.modernpi.com/wpd. 

Contest Information

Fillable Entry Form

Candy Donations

You may not be aware but we have 2 group homes for children in foster care in our attendance zone. These 2 homes combined have approximately 40 students in residence. We are looking for donations of Halloween candy and small favors to make goodie bags as these children are not allowed to trick or treat. Donations can be dropped off in the front office - nothing with peanuts please. 

Grade Level Assemblies - Permission Needed

We will be holding grade level assemblies on Monday, October 23 for the MEGA Blast! Fundraiser Kickoff.  The MEGA Blast! Fundraiser assembly consist of a MEGA Blast! guest speaker, who outlines the process for students who choose to participate in the fundraiser and provides examples of prizes that can be earned.  One of the prizes, the MEGA Blast! field event, is shown to students as a demonstration video.  Students will also receive a fundraiser packet at the assembly to take home for family review.    

Please sign the form below giving your student permission to attend. Completion and submission of this form gives your student permission to attend the MEGA Blast! Fundraiser Kickoff assembly.  Your signed permission does not require your student to raise any funds for the school or participate in the fundraiser itself.  

https://forms.gle/XqzL6fMX2G85VK2b9 

Please check out our Business Partner ads at the bottom of this page! 

Support our Business Partners who support our schools!

***Repeated but Relevant***

SECME

The Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and Enrichment (SECME) club starts on October 18. SECME is a competition club for students interested in STEM. Students work in teams to build a water bottle rocket, mousetrap car, bridge, or glider. The winning teams will compete at the regional competition on February 10th at UCF. Attend the first meeting on October 18th in Mrs. Hiers’s room 3-005 at 8:25am to find out more!   

LCMS PTSA Market Day - Sat 10/21

Save the date- October 21st from 9am -1pm. Here is the list of amazing vendors that will be joining us for LCMS Market Day. We are still accepting more. We would love to have you join us! Email lcmsptsaevents@gmail.com for more information. 

UCF Society of Women Engineers Outreach Camp

Mystery Design is an engineering outreach event geared towards middle school girls. It is taking place on Saturday, November 4th at the University of Central Florida. It will roughly run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and admission is free of cost. 

We will be hosting three workshops: Baking Soda Powered Boats, Toothpick and Marshmallow Tower Building, and an electrical engineering workshop hosted by the UCF IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). There will be a final “Mystery Design” workshop and a panel with industry professionals that will discuss what it’s like to be an engineer. Lunch will also be provided at this event. 

More details about this event will be sent out in the coming weeks, including parking information, a detailed itinerary, and an information flyer for parents and students. We would love to open up the lines of communication between us! Please contact us at swe.ucf.outreach@gmail.com if you have any questions about our SWE Outreach program or the event. 

The registration is open now and will run until October 21st, but we encourage everyone to register early so that we have enough supplies for everyone! More specific information will be available to those who register for the event.

Link to registration form (Oct 21 Deadline):  https://forms.gle/9d5BKXvsQNfEmLXw8

Patriot's Pen Scholarship Program 

2023-2024 Theme - "How are you inspired by America?"

Patriot’s Pen is open to 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students enrolled by the Oct. 31 deadline in public, private or parochial schools in the U.S., its territories or its possessions. Home-schooled students also are eligible. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. (Foreign exchange students or former winners that placed in the National contest are ineligible.) 

Rules and Eligibility

Entry Form

PTSA Reflections

Lawton Chiles PTSA is officially launching our Reflections 23/24 Program. If you have a LCMS student artist that would be interested in submitting a piece of art in any of the categories below, please let them know about this amazing program!

More information can be found by visiting https://www.lcmsptsa.com/reflections

Club Listing - UPDATED 9/29

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. 

PTSA Market Day

Dear Vendors,

I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to invite you to be a part of the upcoming Market Day event at Lawton Chiles Middle School. The event is scheduled to take place on October 21st, and we believe that your unique baked goods and crafts would be a fantastic addition to our market.

As a valued vendor, we offer you the opportunity to showcase and sell your products in a 10x10 booth space. We hope our Market Day will become a popular community event that draws in a diverse crowd of attendees, from students and families to local residents and more.

Event Details:

Date: October 21st, 2023

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Set up time: 7:30am

Location: Lawton Chiles Middle School 1240 Sanctuary Drive, Oviedo, FL 32766

Vendor Benefits:

Dedicated 10x10 booth space to showcase and sell your crafts

Opportunity to network with fellow vendors and potential customers

Support from our LCMS PTSA to ensure a smooth experience

Vendor Space Price:

To secure your vendor space, we are offering a special rate of $50 for the 10x10 booth. For the kid vendors, the fee is $25. This fee is a donation to our PTSA to support events and grants for our students and staff. Please note that spaces are limited, and we encourage you to confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.

Registration Process:

Please reply to this email confirming your interest in participating as a vendor.

Upon confirmation, we will send you a registration form and payment details.

Complete the registration form and make the payment to reserve your booth space.

A confirmation email with event details, setup instructions, and other relevant information will be sent to you closer to the event date.

We are eager to have you join us in creating a vibrant and successful Market Day at Lawton Chiles Middle School. Your crafts are sure to contribute to the unique and exciting atmosphere of the event. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at lcmsptsaevents@gmail.com.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to your positive response.

Warm regards,

Brooke Brock

LCMS PTSA VP

706-266-7914

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PTSA Info: 

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:

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

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.

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Pictures of these banners will also be included on the website and in this newsletter. 

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