LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Believe it or not, we have finished the first month of the school year. Athletics are swinging into full gear with Volleyball starting this week. Below is information on how to purchase tickets for both the home and away games. Please note - all games are cashless so please be sure to purchase tickets using the links below. 

We are in the process of setting up the parent permission forms for our Clubs. I hope to have info for you next week. 

Please don't forget to donate to the PTSA No Fuss Fundraiser and join the PTSA. This is their main source of income this year and they have lots of fun activities planned. Any amount you can give would be appreciated. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

FAST Progress Monitoring 1 - September

Students will take their FAST Progress Monitoring 1 from 9/11-9/21. 

We will be administering the FAST Assessment on the following dates. We will follow a 7 period day schedule.  Both Mondays will be 1st -7th. Both Tuesdays will be backwards - 7th-1st. 

9/11 - FAST PM1 - 6 & 7th gr ELA - periods 1-7

9/12 - FAST PM1 - 6 & 7th gr Math - periods 7-1

9/18 - PM1 8th gr ELA - periods 1-7

9/19 - PM1 8th gr Math (PreAlgebra only) - periods 7-1

Please see these parent letters below:

PM1 2023 FAST Parent Guardian Notification 

PM1 2023 FAST Parent Guardian Notification (Spanish)

Resiliency Ed 

What was called Mental Health Modules is now Resiliency Ed.  It is packaged differently and we will be presenting it in 5 one hour sessions through WIN classes.  Our Resiliency Ed sessions will be on the following dates:  9/25, 10/9, 11/17, 1/22, 2/16. The bell schedule we will follow is below. 

Below is the letter that was in previous newsletters:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of mandatory education requirements set forth by the Florida Department of Education.

State Statute 6A-1.09414 Required Instruction Planning and Reporting says that all students in grades 6-12 are required to receive education on the following topics:

• Recognition of signs of human trafficking

• Awareness of resources, including national, state and local resources

• Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs

• Information on the prevalence, nature, and strategies to reduce the risk of human trafficking, techniques to set healthy boundaries, and how to safely seek assistance

• Information on how social media and mobile device applications are used for human trafficking

• Information on the negative effects, addiction, distribution, misinformation, manipulative behavior, sharing materials, personal security, cyberbullying, and reporting behavior related to social media

• Strategies specific to demonstrating resiliency through adversity, including the benefits of service to the community through volunteerism

• Strategies to develop healthy characteristics that reinforce positive core values and foster resiliency, such as:

• Empathy, perseverance, grit, gratitude and responsibility

• Critical thinking, problem solving and responsible decision making

• Self-awareness and self-management

• Mentorship and citizenship

• Honesty

• Recognition of signs and symptoms of mental health concerns

• Promotion of resiliency to empower youth to persevere and reverse the harmful stigma of mental health by reframing the approach from mental health education to resiliency education

• Strategies to support a peer,friend,or family member through adversity

• Prevention of suicide

• Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs

• Awareness of local school and community resources and the process for accessing assistance

These lessons are scheduled to take place periodically throughout the school year at your student’s school. You can view the lessons by visiting the Seminole County Public Schools’ Mental Health page. The curriculum was created from the Florida Department of Education’s approved resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact your school’s administration and/or student services team. For more information on the state mandates, please visit: http://www.fldoe.org/

Students will be presented this information in 5 one-hour sessions (one a month) throughout the school year starting in September. Please see the calendar above for dates in September and October. 

PBIS Spirit Week

Tutoring Available

Feel free to visit one of our vendors below. I have been made aware that FEV Tutorial has not been set up yet.  We will be starting after school tutorial mid-late September after progress reports. 

Volleyball

This week we start Volleyball season. We are no longer accepting cash at the door for any games. Please purchase home or away tickets in advance using the links below. 

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 Fundraiser

Please support our PTSA! Scan the code below or text to donate today. 

We are so excited to begin an amazing new school year and Making Connections in support of our students, faculty, families, and community.

We have many student-centered activities planned for this year including a Back to School Social, Farmer's Market, 6 v 6 Flag Football Tournament, Holiday Movie Night, Skate Night, Bowling and Basket Event, and Spring Fling!

PTSA also intends to continue its support of the outstanding LCMS faculty through Mini-Grants and appreciation activities.

We need your help to make all of these events successful! Please consider making a donation to the "No Fuss" Fundraiser today!

SAC Membership

Attention all Teachers, Staff, and Parents:

If you are interested in becoming a SAC (School Advisory Committee) member for our school, please complete the application using the google form.  Our first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September14, 2023 at 4:45pm in the Lorenzo Library at Chiles MS.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Dana Richardson at 407-871-7031 or dana_richardson@scps.k12.fl.us.  Thank you

https://forms.gle/i4aFB5D7k1B2Wv9z5     - SAC Application

Robotics Tryouts - Friday, Sept 1

We are accepting between 0 and 4 new students for the club, and competition is tight. We expect this year to be a serious competition year. We have two teams this year. The theme this year for Robotics is surrounding the arts, and we have our missions through First Lego League that we will be trying to create robots to solve these challenges, while also making a presentation about the core values that FLL provides. We meet most Wednesdays, and expect the team members to attend all meetings. Creativity is important to us, and so are problem solving skills.  

Parent Permission Form Required for Tryouts

COVID

Believe it or not, this is the 4th year we are living with COVID. It has not gone away and safety protocols are still in place.  If your child tests positive, please email Mrs. Garcia at isabel_garciacaro@scps.k12.fl.us . Anyone who tests positive is still supposed to quarantine for 5 days (the day after the test/start of symptoms is Day 1). 

Cell Phone Policy

INFORMATION UPDATE: A new law went into effect on July 1, 2023 and impacts how cell phones and other wireless communication devices are used on campuses. Florida Statute 1006.07(2)(f), says “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. A teacher shall designate an area for wireless communications devices during instructional time.”

This means that cell phones must be silenced and placed as designated by the teacher while in class.

This new update can also be found in our student code of conduct on page 21.  We ask for your support in upholding not only the law, but in maintaining an environment conducive to academic learning.

Yearbooks Are Now on Sale! (updated code)

Scan code below or click the button at the top of this newsletter. 

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:

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.

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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