LCMS Paw Prints Newsletter

Dear LCMS Panther Families,

Believe it or not, we are almost halfway through the first quarter. Please be sure to check your Skyward account and ask your student about any missing assignments. Next week is the last week before Progress Reports. 

Today our 8th graders were introduced to the opportunities that are offered at Crooms Academy of Information and Technology. Ask your student about the presentation in Science today. 

We do need your help with a couple of things we have started to notice:

• Cellphones - please remind your student that they are not allowed to be on their cellphone - not even if it's in class and they finish early - not even if they are in the gym after changing clothes and waiting for the bell.

• Horseplay - We have noticed an increase in horseplay on campus. So many times, students say that they were "just playing" but it so often goes to far - "I didn't mean it that way" or "I didn't mean to hit that hard" is what we are most often told. Please talk with your students about keeping their hands to themselves, minding personal space, and only using nice words. 

We also hope to see you all on September 21 at 6 pm for our Open House. Please see the flyer below. 

Thank you for your support to make this a successful year for our Panthers!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa Laudani

Principal, Lawton Chiles MS 

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FAST Progress Monitoring 1

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

This coming week, we will be testing Monday and Tuesday. 

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

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

Makeups will be given 9/13-9/15.

Please see these parent letters below:

PM1 2023 FAST Parent Guardian Notification 

PM1 2023 FAST Parent Guardian Notification (Spanish)

Below is the bell schedule for these two days.  

Students who are not testing will follow the A lunch schedule.

B and C lunches will be for those students who are testing and whose 4th period teacher is listed below. They are to go to this lunch for these 2 days only:

B lunch: A Bond, Borosky, Brady, Braun, Cost, Edwards, Haddox, Hiers, Ilemsky, Lusher, McConnell, McManus, Munro, Perez, Rebarick, Ricks, Tatarka

C lunch: R Bond, Brown, Buitrago, Canul, Capp, Cronin, Dombek, Goodman, Greer, Higley, Knickerbocker, Morris, Nicholas, Peterson, Smith-Davis, Snyder, Viles

PBIS Spirit Week 9/11-9/15

PTSA Spirit Night 9/13

Back to School Social - Rescheduled

If you would like your child to attend, please be sure to send them with the signed permission slip. They  CANNOT use the form from the prior date. It MUST be dated 9/13. This is their ticket to get in.  STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND WITHOUT A SIGNED FORM

BTSS Permission Slip

Volleyball

We are no longer accepting cash at the door for any games. Please purchase home or away tickets in advance using the links below. Students need the receipt from MySchoolBucks to show at the door. Cash will be accepted for concessions. 

Pink Out in October & support PTSA

Order here: https://lcmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/886877 

Pink Out Preorder Deadline = Sept 15. 

MS Night @ Oviedo HS 9/14 for 8th gr Band Students

Since we got rained out the night of our Middle School night we wanted to invite students for a do-over.

When: Thursday September 14th Oviedo vs. Heritage HS

Time: 5:30 call

Where to meet: Auditorium

What to bring: Instrument, wear your tee shirt, comfy shorts and tennis shoes, bring a lyre and music.

Q&A

Will there be pizza again?

No but students can bring money for concessions

What are we doing?

Playing with the band in the stands and watching the Marching Lions halftime show

When can I leave?

Students will be dismissed after halftime, but are always welcome to stay for the game

Where do I pick up my student?

Middle School students can be picked up at the steps to the auditorium

Can I go if I didn’t go last time?

Absolutely. We would love to have you and can give you a shirt.

Can I go if I’m not zoned for Oviedo?

Yes. Oviedo offers a BioScience magnet program that allows any student to attend Oviedo HS as well as Open Enrollment. 

Club Listing

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. 

***Repeated but Relevant***

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. 

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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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!

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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)

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