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4/17 Paw Prints Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/17/26 (09:00 AM)


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Paw Prints Newsletter

Important News for our Panther Community

 
2025-2026 Theme: Better Together
PAWS Expectations
 

Principal Update

Last week, Mrs. Green's students worked together to complete an Easter activity including word searches, word scrambles, mazes and coloring as well as having fun!

LCMS Yearbook staff wins awards in a Spring Digital Competition from the Florida Scholastic Press Association
Sophia Thomas, Emily Kushnir, Kendall Truong, Mila Kiray and Audrey Aubel won the Middle School Best of the Best award for their Quick Turn Yearbook Spread, "Student Leaders" which you will find in this year's yearbook.
Adriana Campos and Olivia Kramer won the Middle School Best of the Best award for their 8th grade profile of Audrey Hu.
Kendall Truong won two Middle School Best of the Best awards for her photographs from Track and Field, one was a personality portrait of shotput, and the second was a sports action photo of long jump.
Congratulations, Panthers! We can't wait to see this year's book.

Last week, Mrs. Martin was recognized for her participation in the Teacher Leadership Lab Influence Day.
During Influence Day, teacher leaders shared how they have led from their roles in the classroom and how their work has contributed to student achievement at your schools. They presented key components of their capstone work through a brief slide presentation in front of cabinet members and our partners from Stetson University.
Congratulations, Mrs. Martin!

Yesterday was the closing celebration of a two year project with the American School Counselor Association. Mrs. Ayala & MS. Forrester presented their capstone project focused on improved student achievement through counseling.
Congratulations, Mrs. Ayala & Ms. Forrester!

Congratulations to the Girls JV and Varsity basketball teams and the JV boys basketball team for continuing their winning season by beating Tuskawilla Middle School last night. All three of these teams currently have a 4-0 winning record. Go Panthers!

Congratulations to our Read to Lead and Battle of the Books contestants who competed against all of the other middle schools today. Our Battle of the Books team tied for 3rd place. Team members included:
Audrey A.
Lucinda B.
Xavier D.
Mara D.
Coralie H.
Henry H.
Alexandra J.
Barron K.
Lyla L.
Trevina M.
Tori R.
John R.
William S.
Khang T.
Gavin V.
Abigail W.
Special shout out to Emma S who represented LCMS in the Read to Lead contest as the solo team member!
Thank you to Mrs. Brinker-Martin, Ms. Campbell, and Mrs. Ricks for sponsoring these groups. Go Panthers!

Pictures of all of these events are attached.

Have a great week!
Dr. Laudani

Upcoming Important Dates

4/17 - 7 pm - Theater performance Newsies @ Partin ES
4/18 - 2 pm - Theater performance Newsies @ Partin ES
  • 7 pm - Theater performance Newsies @ Partin ES

4/22 - 4:45 pm - Bball vs. SSA - Boys at home 
  • Jazz Under the Stars @ HHS
  • PTSA Spirit Night - Jeremiah's Ice Oviedo (see below)
4/24 - 6 pm Pantherettes Spring Showcase
4/25 - District Basketball Tournament

4/27 - District Basketball Final 4
4/29 - Coach O'Neill's Dance class Performance
  • 3:10-4:30 pm - SGA Spring Fling sponsored by PTSA
  • 4:45 pm - District Basketball Finals
4/30 - 9am Athletics Concessions Sale
  • 6-8 pm - Band Concert @ HHS
5/1 - 3:30 pm - 1 am - 8th grade field trip to Gradventure

See testing dates below

Action Items

  • Respond to the Parent Voice Survey TODAY (as of 3:30 yesterday - only 100 parents had responded)
  • Purchase Basketball Tickets (home & away games) HERE
  • Review UPDATED May testing & other important dates on website calendar HERE

***UPDATED: May Testing Information

Initial Testing Dates
Mon, 5/4- FAST PM3 ELA 6
Tues, 5/5- FAST PM3 ELA 7 & 8
Mon, 5/11- FAST PM3 Math 6 & Civics EOC 8
Tues, 5/12- Civics EOC 7, Statewide Science 8 & Biology EOC 
Wed, 5/13- FAST PM3 Math 8
Thurs. 5/14- Alg I & Geo EOC Grades 7 & 8; FAST PM3 Math 7

UPDATE:
Final Exam/Project Days:
5/21 - 1st period
5/22 - 2nd & 3rd period - dismissal @ 2:05
5/26 - 4th & 5th period - dismissal @ 2:05
5/27 - 6th & 7th period - dismissal @ 2:05

Make-Ups
Thurs. 5/7 FAST ELA PM3 Make-Ups Grades 6-8
Fri, 5/8- FAST ELA PM3 Make-Ups Grades 6-8
Fri, 5/15 FAST Math PM3 Make-Ups - Grades 6 & 7
Mon, 5/18 FAST ELA PM3 Make-Ups Grades 6-8
Tues, 5/19 Statewide Science/Civics EOC/Biology EOC Make-Ups Grades 7 & 8
Wed, 5/20 FAST Math 8, Alg I & Geo EOC Make-Ups Grades 7 & 8












Skyward Attendance During Testing
During state testing, students may be marked absent by their teachers. Our attendance office will make corrections within the week. If your child's attendance is still incorrect after this time, please email lcms_attendance@scps.k12.fl.us. Teachers are unable to change attendance after the school day ends.

8th graders going to Hagerty:

Hello Hagerty Families!
 
In March, future Huskies met with a Hagerty School Counselor to select their courses for the 2026–27 school year. Skyward is now open for students to review the courses they requested. Access is available only through the student’sSkyward account. Please refer to the attached screenshot to help locate the course request link. Skyward will remain open until April 30, 2026. If your student would like to make any changes, this is the time to do so. Please review the information below for next steps. 
  • If your student has no courses listed, this means they have not submitted a Course Planning Form. Students should submit a completed form to their middle school counselor as soon as possible.
  • To change an HHS course use this link. Please keep in mind that, at this time, we cannot change students who are scheduled for Intensive Reading or CAR courses.
  • To replace an HHS course with an SCVS course, there are two parts: first, please request the online course here. Second, request a change to the HHS classes using this link. Students should note if they prefer an on-campus virtual lab or off-campus. If off campus, please note the period/s requesting off. Parents/guardians, please review any off-campus periods with your student. Students must have reliable transportation and are expected to complete all virtual coursework on time. 
Schedule changes will be very limited in the fall. The deadline to request changes for next school year is June 1, 2026. 

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Message from our Business Partners

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PTSA Info

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Spring Fiesta

Get ready for Spring Fiesta — brought to you by your awesome Student Council (we’re just here hyping + bringing the Kona Ice of NE Orlando)

Wed, April 29, 3:20–5:00 PM, LCMS Courtyard
  • Games
  • Face painting
  • Pie a teacher
  • Scavenger hunt
  • FREE Kona Ice

Must RSVP + have permission form to attend:

Parents, Want to help out? Sign up to volunteer:
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***Repeated but Relevant

Extra! Extra!

Extra! Extra! The LCMS Theatre Department and Panther Productions proudly present
 Disney's Newsies Jr.! Tickets on sale now for Friday, April 17th at 7pm, and Saturday, April 18th at 2pm and 7pm. Seize the day and buy your tickets now! https://www.msbtickets.com/ChilesMiddle/schoolevents
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Senior Celebration - Class of 2026

Please share this information with any graduating Seniors.
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Parent Voice Survey

This isWe want to hear from you! Help us serve you better by participating in our parent voice survey! Please visit https://scps.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00nyngSLIugF1tk an example of a sentence to begin a paragraph.
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OHS SAC Needs YOU!

OHS is in need of SAC members. If your student is attending OHS in the fall, we'd love you to join our SAC. We meet once a month on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Our meetings are usually an hour or less.
Please email Jaclyn DiMatteo or Susan Rodenburg if you are interested.
OHS MADT
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2026 Basketball Season

Our teams are set and Basketball season starts the week after Spring Break.

All tickets must be purchased online. Concessions are cash only.

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Purchase Basketball Gear

Girls Basketball
Will be open until May 29 - items will be produced and delivered to your home address as they are ordered
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UCF Summer Camps

For more information, visit the websites on the flyers.
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OHS Mane Attraction Auditions

For 8th graders going to OHS next year - yes, Coach knows about Gradventure on May 1 & will work with your dancer. Please let her know on Day 1.
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LCMS PTSA & SCCPTA Need YOU!

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Summer Band Camp

Download printable flyer here: Band Camp Flyer
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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:

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:
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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
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 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.
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Important Links

Please follow these links to important documents for a successful school year:

Banner Sponsors

Support our sponsors!

These banners are hung on the PE field fence in the car line as well as on 419.

If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact: https://share.hsforms.com/1JG4T_qJIQq2TMHgRyay3dQ4amsl
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