We made it - the first month chaos is over - Picture Day, assemblies, MegaBlast, FAST & makeups - we survived! Please see the directions below on how to view your child's FAST scores.
We heard from some of you that you would rather have an in-person Open House instead of the virtual platform. However, we also heard that several of you liked having Meet the Teacher in the evening. We can only do one of these 2 events in the evening. Which would you prefer? Share your preference here: https://forms.gle/ViUnZDBtZnzxaVF48
Additionally, we are starting to see cell phone usage emerge. Please remind your students that they cannot use their phone between 9:25 and the end of the school day. Teachers will be issuing consequences like any other behavior. Similarly, we are starting to see students carrying around stuffed animals. Please do not allow your child to bring these or other toys to school. And the latest trend is to fold up empty soda/energy drink cans and blow in them like a kazoo. Not only is the sound annoying but the bent metal is sharp and a safety hazard. Please discuss this with your child as these will be confiscated and disposed of.
This week starts Volleyball season. Game dates are above and on the website calendar. Come out and support your students. See below for ticket sales information. **Please note: Pay attention to the dates; not all games are on Wednesdays this year. Go Panthers!
We are currently in the process of selecting our Employee and Teacher of the Year. Our Top 4 are shown below. Please congratulate these staff members.
Have a great week!
Dr. Laudani
Principal
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9/12 - 9/14 - YB Editor field trip
9/13 - All State Band & Chorus Auditions
9/17 - Volleyball vs. ITMS - Girls @ home (see below)
9/18 - MegaBlast Deadline (see below)
9/19 - 7 pm Band Middle School Night @ Hagerty HS football game
9/22 - Vball vs. JHMS - Boys @ home
9/25 - 10:30 am Code Red Drill - Lockdown
VB vs. Galileo - Girls @ home no boys game
9/26 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Day - Wear Yellow
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- Check Skyward for Progress Report grades - contact teachers if you have any questions. Email addresses are on the Staff page of the LCMS Website: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/staff
- Prepurchase tickets for volleyball games. (see below)
- Submit email addresses to the MegaBlast website - don't forget your own donation! (see below)
- Sign up to be a Dividend (see below)
- Join PTSA (see below)
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Please follow these links for directions to access FAST Scores:
Family Portal Parent Brochure:
Grades 6-8 FAST Parent Brochure:
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WE DID IT, PANTHERS!!! a Thanks to YOU—our amazing students, families, friends, and community—we have officially blown past our $48,000 goal!
We couldn’t be more proud or more thankful. This fundraiser has shown us what Panther Pride really looks like—not just here in Oviedo, FL, but across the country (and beyond!). a From near and far, your love and support have lifted up LCMS in such a big way.
We’re not raising the goal again (don’t worry) — instead, we’re going to keep celebrating every single dollar raised, every email sent, and every bit of encouragement shared. Because YOU made this happen.
Together, we’ve proven that when Panthers come together, there’s no stopping us. Thank you for making MegaBlast the BEST DAY EVER! themegablast.com/join/LCMS
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We are excited to offer 2 options for you to purchase Panther Merch.
Option 1:
Store closes 9/18.
A portion of the proceeds goes back to LCMS.
Option 2:
Our LCMS PTSA School Store is officially OPEN – and this time, it’s extra special.
We’re dropping limited edition Xander designs to celebrate everyone’s favorite SRO partner.
Available in adult & kid sizes – so the whole family can show their love for our K-9 Xander!
Plus: Panther-branded cotton tees, sport shirts, hoodies, hats & pajama bottoms.
But hurry – these items are only available for 1 week! Store closes Friday, September 19th.
Shop now:
Don’t miss out – once they’re gone, they’re GONE!
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All 6th graders were provided with a planner free of charge.
If you would like to purchase one for your 7th or 8th grader, you can via MySchoolBucks:
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Applications for Science Leadership and Mentoring Program 2025-2026 have been extended till Friday, September 24, 2025. We are an academic year-long (Fall & Spring semesters) mentoring program sponsored by the University of Central Florida Women’s and Gender Studies Program. We pair college leaders with 7th grade youth to be assertive, confident, independent, and proud leaders in STEM. Our program is completely free and meetings are conducted in person on UCF's main campus. Please circulate this information and share with any rising 7th graders who would benefit from our program. They can apply here: https://cah.ucf.edu/womengender/slam/apply/
Science Leadership and Mentoring (SLAM) is an academic year-long (Fall & Spring semesters) mentoring program sponsored by the University of Central Florida Women’s and Gender Studies Program. We pair college leaders with 7th grade youth to empower them to be assertive, confident, independent, and proud leaders in STEM. We seek to promote youth inspiration and excitement into STEM fields and careers while also building leadership abilities such as problem-solving, teamwork and cooperation, and goals for the future. SLAM aims to create spaces where young people can share their real-life experiences, build themselves up and learn from one another.
For the 2025-2026 school year, all SLAM meetings will be conducted on UCF's main campus. Meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM. Mentees (Littles) will be paired with mentors (Bigs) based on interests and personalities. Meetings will include group activities, workshops, and industry speakers as well as moderated one-on-one time between Littles and Bigs. SLAM is completely free, and all rising 7th grade students are welcome to apply. Please visit our website: https://cah.ucf.edu/womengender/slam/apply/ to apply. Our application window has been extended to September 24th. You can email the SLAM Program Manager at slam@ucf.edu with any questions.
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Tickets must be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Cash will not be accepted at the door.
Cash will be accepted for concessions: pizza, candy, soda, water
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Several of our clubs are up and running.
Parents MUST sign a Google permission slip for each club their child plans to attend.
Visit the Students page of the LCMS website for a list of clubs & their Google permission forms:
Visit the list to see all the new clubs!
**New Club Alert: Open Gym starts soon. See listing for details
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Come check out the Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat. A portion of the proceeds go to our PBIS program to pay for student rewards and items in the PAWS-itive Store.
Tickets must be purchased by 10/5.
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Have an issue? Don't know who to contact? Follow this flowchart.
The Conference Request Form can be found on the Parents page of the LCMS Website and at the bottom of this newsletter:
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Join the LCMS group participating in The Rising 5K put on by the Oviedo Run Club on Saturday, October 25. The school with the largest group receives a $500 grant!
Right now, kids who sign up for the 5K pay their age to register. Parents and siblings can participate too - the more the merrier - just be sure to register using the link below as part of the Lawton Chiles group.
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The LCMS PTSA Reflections Program is Back!
This year’s theme is “I Belong.”
The Reflections program encourages students to explore the arts and express their ideas through creativity. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to develop confidence, showcase their talent, and earn recognition.
Students can submit ORIGINAL works in these categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Deadline: October 10, 2025
Questions? reflections@lcmptsa.com
Top 3 entries in each category move on to the Seminole County level!
Tip: Entries should reflect the theme “I Belong”—interpret it creatively!
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Panther Families — We’re SO close to crushing our PTSA Membership Goals for 2025-2026! T
Goal 1: 519 Members — Parents, teachers, students, grandparents, & community members are ALL welcome!
Goal 2: 100% Faculty & Staff — Teachers, don’t forget: you must be a PTSA member to apply for Teacher Mini Grants.
Goal 3: Community Support — Businesses, you can help too with a community membership (or spirit nights or donations)!
Why it matters: If we reach these goals, LCMS could earn awards at the county and state level — giving us an even greater chance to secure school funding and resources.
Help us make LCMS even better with your contribution of just $12 for a PTSA Membership!
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PTSA Board Member Emails:
If you are interested in volunteering in the Lorenzo Library before school or during lunches, email Kelly Repstien at either of the emails above.
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We do not accept any food deliveries (Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.) for students.
We do not accept any drop offs of any kind - PE Uniforms, lunch, homework, etc. If a student forgot their lunch, they will still be fed by Red Apple Dining.
We do not allow students to bring and share cupcakes or other treats. Please save the birthday celebrations for after school.
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Please follow these links to important documents for a successful school year:
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Support our sponsors!
These banners are hung on the PE field fence in the car line as well as on 419.
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