8/22 Paw Prints Newsletter

Posted Date: 8/22/25 (9:00 AM)

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Paw Prints Newsletter

Important News for our Panther Community

Upcoming Important Dates

8/25 - FAST ELA 6 - everyone else 1-7

8/26 - FAST Math 6 - everyone else 7-1

11:30 am - Dividend Orientation

8/27 - 8:45 am - SGA Interest Meeting

PTSA Student Member Perk Day

3:15 pm - Robotics Tryouts (see application below - due 8/25)

8/28 - MegaBlast Kickoff Assemblies (see below)

PTSA Spirit Night @ Papa John's (see below)

6 pm - Jr. Thespian Family Meeting - Black Box

8/29 - 6 pm Dance Parent Meeting - Growl Grill

9/1 - No School - Labor Day

9/3 - 3:10-4:30 pm - PTSA Back to School Social

9/4 - FAST ELA 7 & 8 - everyone else 1-7

5 pm - ESOL Parent Night

PBIS Sprit Night @ Texas Roadhouse 4pm-close

9/5 - FAST Math 7 & 8 - everyone else 7-1

4:10 - 7 pm Pantherettes Dance Team Tryouts

Reminder: Clinic Permissions

Each year, parents/guardians must sign and complete a new consent form for all health care services offered by the district including the care and treatment for illness and injury, as well as the variety of health screenings the district provides. This consent is required for treatment in the clinic.

In addition, parents/guardians must complete a Student Clinic Card at the beginning of every school year – this document, along with the Parental Consent for School Health Services, is available online to complete for the 2025-2026 school year.

The parent/guardian Consent for School Health Services form, as well as the SCPS Student Clinic Card can be found in Skyward Family Access to complete. Please click here to login and complete the necessary form ASAP.

For additional information on Skyward Family Access or how to login to Skyward Family Access, please click here.

Skyward Family Access Instructions - English

Skyward QR Code and Step-by-Step Instructions for Health Forms - English

Pantherettes Dance Team Tryouts

Print the form, complete and sign it and have your child turn it in to the coach at tryouts. Please plan for your child to attend all of whichever grade level/sport they are trying out for.

Dance Parent Authorization Form https://drive.google.com/.../1XFz.../view...

***Don't forget the Mandatory Parent Meeting 8/29 6 pm***

PTSA MegaBlast Fundraiser

MegaBlast is coming!

🎉 The Mega Blast Team Brings the “Best Day Ever!” to Your School! 🎉 To celebrate your students’ fundraising success, we throw the MEGA BLAST—an unforgettable event packed with excitement and energy! 🏃‍♂️ Students will challenge themselves on inflatable obstacle courses, race down giant slides, dive into the interactive fun zone, and dance it out at our DJ party—all while winning tons of prizes! 🎁🎶

PTSA is holding a MegaBlast Fundraiser this year. It starts next Thursday, August 28 with a kickoff assembly.

Parental permission is required for students to attend the assembly in the Growl Grill. Students without permission will sit at the outside dining area during the presentation.

Students will attend as follows:

1st period - 7th grade
2nd period - 6th grade
3rd period - 8th grade

Please click this link to give permission - you will need to know which teacher your child has for the class period of their assembly:

MegaBlast Permission Slip

Clubs

Several Clubs have formed and started meetings. Please visit the Students Page of the LCMS Website for the Club Listing https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/students

***Please note: A parent must sign the Google Permission Slip for any club before a student can attend.

Those who are interested in Student Government need to attend the interest meeting on 8/27 @ 8:45 am in Mrs. Ilemsky's classroom. Please be sure to sign the Google Permission Slip on the Club Listing.

Robotics Tryouts

Tryouts for the RoboPanthers teams will be Wednesday, August 27 from 3:10-5 pm.

Robotics Application

Parent Permission Slip

https://forms.gle/4AfaJRfgjPf8a7y79

Applications must be completed and submitted to the link below by Monday, August 25

https://tinyurl.com/robo2025app

Student Planners

Student planners have been provided free of cost to 6th graders this year thanks to a sponsorship from Kapadia Orthodontics. A limited number are for sale for 7th & 8th graders on My School Bucks.

PTSA Back to School Social 9/3

The PTSA Back to School Social will be 9/3 from 3:10-4:30 pm.

Please print and sign this form:

Back to School Social Permission Slip

It will be their ticket to get in. Hard copies will be available in the front office.

Parent Tech Support

Thank you so much to the parents & families that were able to join us for Parent Tech Night on Tuesday!

If you need assistance with Skyward, eCampus, Office365, etc., please go to the Seminole County Public Schools website at www.scps.k12.fl.us. Click on "District" in the red header and scroll down to Departments, then click on "Information Services." Click on "Digital Resources" in the left column; it will take you to the screen pictured below. From there select the application you would like to learn more about and follow the directions provided. More information will be coming in the next few weeks from your child's teachers about how these digital tools are used in the classroom; please contact the teacher(s) with specific questions.

The SCPS Help Desk is available at 407-320-0350 during regular business hours if you need additional assistance.

Safety Reminders

We have been asked to share a safety concern experienced this first week of school with students on e-bikes and e-scooters.

At several of our locations, students are not stopping when asked by our school crossing guards. Instead, many are riding directly through the crosswalks into traffic, often ignoring safety directions. We have also seen students riding down the middle of the road, weaving in and out of cars, and even popping wheelies.

While it may be difficult to address specific individuals, our main concern is the safety of these students in our community. Our crossing guards are doing their best to educate the students on the importance of stopping at the crosswalk, but we would greatly appreciate your support. If possible, could you please reinforce:

Even when riding e-bikes or e-scooters, students are still required to stop at the safety lines with the school crossing guards.
Students should walk their bikes/scooters across the intersection while being assisted by the guard.
It is important students show respect to our School Crossing Guards, who are there to keep them safe as they travel to and from school every day from traffic dangers.

There are too many drivers on the road who may not be paying attention, and it would be devastating if someone were to be injured due to unsafe practices.

We know the first week of school is always hectic, both inside the schools and in our communities, but your support would make a tremendous difference.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to keep our students safe.

FAST PM1 Testing

FAST PM1 will be held on the following dates:

8/25 - FAST ELA - 6th graders
8/26 - FAST Math - 6th graders
9/4 - FAST ELA - 7/8th graders
9/5 - 7/8th graders

On these days, students not testing will follow their normal schedule. Students who are testing should be done in time to attend their normal 4th period and lunch.

The second day of testing (8/26 & 9/5), the classes will be reversed - starting with 7th period and ending with 1st, to allow students who are testing to attend all 7 classes once over the 2 days of testing. Early release students can arrive at the normal time and still leave early - they will miss their 1st period class on that day.

We Need Subs!

Ok, maybe not one of these - but we need your help! If you are already a sub and want to sub at LCMS, please email Traci Freund freundtz@scps.k12.fl.us

If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, apply here: https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/119447_2

Flag Corps Needed

We are looking for a few students to assist with raising the flags each morning and lowering them right before dismissal. If your child would be interested, please email Dr. Laudani melissa_laudani@scps.k12.fl.us

LCMS School Advisory Council (SAC)

We hope this message finds you well! As we begin another exciting school year, we are reaching out to invite you to become a member of our School Advisory Council (SAC).

The SAC plays a vital role in supporting our school’s mission and ensuring student success. This council is made up of parents, teachers, staff, and community members who work together to:

Provide input on school improvement plans and academic goals
Review and advise on budget priorities and resource allocation
Foster strong connections between the school and the community
Support initiatives that enhance student learning and well-being

Your voice matters, and your involvement can make a real difference.

Meetings are held monthly (meeting dates below), and we welcome members with all levels of experience. If you're passionate about education and want to contribute to the success of Lawton Chiles Middle School, we encourage you to join us!

If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Dr. Drew Taylor at 407-871-7052 or jonathan_taylor@scps.k12.fl.us

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make this school year the best one yet!

25-26 SAC Dates