11/14 Paw Prints Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (9:00 AM)

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Paw Prints Newsletter

Important News for our Panther Community

Principal Update

This week had lots going on all around campus:

The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools came by to award 2 more grants - to Mrs. Maher & Mrs. T (Ortiz-Tatarka).

On Veteran's Day, Mr. Stone and Mrs. Mikell spoke with 6th grade World History students about their experiences in the military.

Wednesday, our Cross Country teams took on the Titans from Tuskawilla Middle School.

In PE, 7th graders were certified in hands-only CPR.

Yesterday was the 67th day of school - commemorated with an announcement Dr. Taylor made during lunch! 🤣

All of these pictures and videos were sent attached to this newsletter.

Have a great week!

Dr. Laudani

Principal

Upcoming Important Dates

For planning purposes, here are the dates for the remainder of the semester:

11/14 - soft launch of the Cool Cat Cafe`

11/17 - Chorus Concert - WSHS

5-7 pm - PTSA Spirit Night @ McDonald's

11/18 - Teach In

11/19 - XC @ ITMS

11/21 - Deadline to get Lost & Found - will be donated

11/24 - 11/28 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving

12/1 - 12:00 pm = deadline to sign up for Movie Night

12/2 - PTSA Movie Night & Holiday Sale

12/3 - Dance Final Performance

XC vs. JHMS
6 pm Band Winter Concert @ HHS

12/5 - Band field trip to HHS Showcase Preview

12/6 - District Cross Country Meet @ LMHS

Cheer Competition @ Hagerty HS

12/8-12/12 - Winter Spirit Week & Door Decorating Contest - more info TBA

12/11 - 4:45 pm SAC Meeting

12/12 - Performing Arts field trip to OHS (Band, Chorus, Dance, Theater)

(See below for bell schedule)

12/15 - 7th pd QBA

12/16-12/18 - Early Release

12/16 - 5th & 6th QBA

Band Night

12/17 - 3rd & 4th QBA

12/18 - 1st & 2nd QBA

12/19 - 1/5/2026 Winter Break

1/6/2026 - School Resumes

Action Items

Today is the last day to order Spirit Wear through PTSA
Sign up to be a volunteer at Movie Night
Plan to use the week off to get caught up on missing assignments.
See the QBA Bell Schedule Below

The Cool Cat Cafe`

McDonald's Spirit Night

Movie Night

See below for sign up information.

Link to RSVP: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/lcmsptsa/events/movienight2025

Students MUST RSVP by 12/1 @ noon.

NO SIGN UPS AT THE DOOR

We also need volunteers. We must have 1 adult for every 10 students who sign up - sign up information below.

Parental Consent Required

We still have several students who do not have permission to get ice or band-aids in the clinic. To give permission, go to Skyward Family Access, click Forms on the left.

Food Drive

We need help stocking the shelves of our food pantry.

PTSA Spirit Wear Store

Limited Time Fall Spirit Wear Sale!

The temps are falling, and so is your excuse not to stock up on cozy Panther gear!

We’ve got hoodies, pajama bottoms, hats, and — back by pup-ular demand — our limited edition Xander shirts!

Now through Nov 14th

Order now to have your gear in time to wrap and put under the tree (or rock it at holiday events!)

Since time’s “falling back,” you just gained an hour — might as well spend it shopping!

https://goinkit.com/lawtonchilesmiddle

QBA Schedule

Students will take their QBAs in their regularly scheduled class period (ex: if ELA is 2nd period, will take the ELA QBA in 2nd period)

12/15 - 7th period

12/16 - 5th & 6th period

12/17 - 3rd & 4th period

12/18 - 1st & 2nd period

12/19 - Teacher Workday - can be comp/remote

Please see the bell schedule below. Lunches TBD - you will have this information when you return from Thanksgiving Break

After School Tutorial

Tutoring starts October 7, 2025 and concludes on April 23, 2026 and will be held from 4:15-5:15 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will receive homework help as well as tutoring in math and reading by teachers and high school students.

Transportation will only be available from LCMS to Geneva Elementary (for those who live in Geneva only. The bus will arrive @ Geneva at 5:40 pm). All others will need to secure a ride after school. Pick up will be promptly at 5:15 pm. If your child will be walking home from LCMS on these days, there will not be a crossing guard to assist.

As a reminder, students participating in the after school tutorial program are expected to follow school expectations and guidelines. These standards ensure a safe and positive environment for everyone. Students who do not uphold these expectations may be dismissed from the program.

Questions? Contact Ms. Brinker-Martin at 407-871-7110 or Paige_Brinker-Martin@scps.k12.fl.us

Club Listing

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:

https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/students

Visit the list to see all the new clubs!

Who to Call Flowchart

Have an issue? Don't know who to contact? Follow this flowchart.

All staff emails can be found on the Staff page of the LCMS Website: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/staff

Administrator content areas can be found on the Our School page of the LCMS Website: https://www.lcms.scps.k12.fl.us/187285_2

The Conference Request Form can be found on the Parents page of the LCMS Website and at the bottom of this newsletter:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw0R4y5dat1synlqFq3Re8JRU5zIJR5ZrhLZbHmw0BgFdLLw/viewform

LCMS PTSA

PTSA Board Member Emails:

president@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Courtney Witt⁩

vicepresident@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Yadi Soto⁩

treasurer@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Maura Ward⁩

secretary@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Lindsey Smallwood⁩

membership@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Sarah T⁩apia

grants@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Kourtney Greenstein⁩

hospitality@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Felicia Prior⁩

8thgrade@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Kellie Burzee⁩

reflections@lcmsptsa.com @Monica Hagan

SACRep@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Kelly R⁩epstien

socialmedia@lcmsptsa.com Lisa Bartek

studentperks@lcmsptsa.com @⁨Kelly R⁩epstien

spiritnights@lcmsptsa.com @⁨January Sambell⁩

If you are interested in volunteering in the Lorenzo Library before school or during lunches, email Kelly Repstien at either of the emails above.

For more information about LCMS PTSA, visit: https://www.lcmsptsa.com/

To sign up for LCMS PTSA, visit: https://lcmsptsa.givebacks.com/shop?category=17470

To register to be a Dividend, visit: https://dvd.scps.k12.fl.us/

PTSA Facebook: LCMS PTSA

PTSA Facebook Group: Lawton Chiles Middle School Families Oviedo, FL

PTSA Instagram: chilesptsa

No Food Deliveries & Drop Offs

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.