Last Friday, Chad cashed in his Paws Bucks to be Principal for a Day. He helped with morning and lunch duty, helped set up some surprises for Teacher Appreciation Week, and helped organize the Gradventure groups before they left for their trip. Way to go Principal Chad! Want to be Principal for a Day? See Dr. Bridges or Dr. Laudani.

Our 3-D Art students amazing artwork is on display all over campus.

Last Friday, our 8th graders had a blast at Universal Orlando for Gradventure!

Congratulations to Grace Han who competed in the Seminole County 4-H Public Speaking Contest against public and private school students last night. Her speech "Pockets" took 1st place, making this the 3rd year in a row that an LCMS student won the district contest. Congratulations Grace!

Congratulations to our LCMS Chorus students on a beautiful concert, accompanied by the LCMS Jazz Band. Special shout out to Ms. Swallow for leading these wonderful singers and to Mrs. Kuperman for the assist.

Wednesday, we welcomed back the class of 2026. They were treated to Kona Ice, hung out with some former teachers, and left some advice for the class of 2030.

Pictures of all of these events can be found HERE.

Have a great week!

Dr. Laudani

5/11 - FAST Math 6 & Civics 8

5/12 - Science/Civics/Biology EOC

5/13 - FAST Math 8

5/14 - FAST Math 7/ALG EOC/GEO EOC

5/15 - 8th gr Spirit Week Starts (see below)

5/18 - FAST Makeups ELA 6-8

5/19 - Science/Civics/Biology EOC Makeups 

5/21 - 1st period exam block

5/22 - 2nd & 3rd exam block - no backpacks

5/25 - No School - Memorial Day

5/26 - 4th & 5th exam block - no backpacks

5/27 - 6th & 7th exam block - no backpacks

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

Monday 5/11 - students who are testing will stay in the testing room until 1:05 pm and will go to C lunch. All other students will report to 4th period and the teacher will let them know which lunch they have.

Tuesday/Thursday 5/12 & 5/14 - All 6th graders will go to A lunch. All 7th & 8th graders will go to lunch @ 12:55 pm - after testing. Lunch will be crowded (outside seating will be available) and lines will be long. Consider bringing lunch those 2 days.

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.

Th Panthers, our LAST Spirit Night of the school year is just ONE WEEK AWAY… and we’re ending on the sweetest note possible! is

Join us at Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream) on Thursday, May 14th from 5–8 PM

Because honestly, by May:

So celebrate making it through the school year (almost a), grab your favorite flavor, and help support LCMS PTSA one last time this year! n

Let’s finish the year with sprinkles on top!

📣 Calling all our Lawton Chiles Middle School Panther Families! 📣

Let’s talk Middle School Wellness!

The transition into middle school is a big milestone, and we’re here to support our Panther families every step of the way. Our PTSA is gathering feedback on student wellness and mental health to better understand what matters most to you and your child.

Your input is completely anonymous and will help us bring meaningful programs and resources to our school—from managing screen time to building social confidence and everything in between.

Fill out the form here: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAXw4lBCnCky09QOn8geuNYny4Cl-n9_9pdu48yZmglp7nXQ/viewform

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier Panther community! 🐾

Physicals will be good for all sports until May 18, 2027 NEXT YEAR.

ECGs are good for their time at Oviedo High School.

SCPS FORMS ARE AVAILABLE:

https://www.oviedo.scps.k12.fl.us/137910_2 

 

***All student-athletes must have an FHSAA/SCPS EL2 Sports Physical on file to participate in High School Athletics.

To gain clearance, you must upload your Physical and EKG, along with Proof of Insurance, NFHS Concussion Course Certificate, NFHS Heat Illness Course Certificate, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course Certificate, Parent/Guardian ID, and Birth Certificate to your account at www.athleticclearance.com. Please visit the Oviedo High School Athletic website for full clearance instructions.

The program follows a simple, effective process to ensure your child gets the help they need:

On-Ramp is an ideal tool for independent learning because it is accessible from anywhere. It uses interactive tools to build a strong foundation, ensuring your child is ready for the upcoming school year.

To support your child's math journey over the break, please refer to the attached Teacher Flyer, Parent Flyer, and Parent User Guide. These resources will help you navigate the platform and encourage your child to stay on track for math success.

On-Ramp Family quick start guide - LINK

On-Ramp Flyer for Parents - LINK

On-Ramp Flyer for Teachers - LINK

🚨 This is not a drill… tickets are officially LIVE! 🚨 

Get ready to rewind the clock because our 8th Grade Dance: 2000’s Throwback Party is going to be all that and a bag of chips 🎶✨ Think neon, throwback jams, and one epic night to celebrate the Class of 2026 before they head off to high school 🎓🔥 

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! 

👉 https://www.givebacks.com/causes/lcmsptsa/events/8thgradedance2026  

📅 Purchase by: Wednesday, May 13th 

⚠️ 8th graders only 

📝 Permission form required for entry

🪩 Event Details: 

📍 The Growl Grill @ LCMS 

🗓️ Friday, May 15th

⏰ 6:00–8:00pm 

👗 Attire: Dress to impress ✨ 

💛 We also need volunteers! 

👉 We’re especially looking for our awesome 6th & 7th grade families to help chaperone and keep things running smoothly. (Apparently the “6/7 crowd” is the real VIP these days 😎) 

Don’t miss out—grab your ticket by the deadline and get ready for a night to remember! 🐾💥

Join us for our final PTSA General Meeting of the year as we celebrate a great year and look ahead to what’s next!

We’ll also be voting on the 2026–2027 PTSA Executive Board

Monday, May 11

6:00 PM

Virtual Meeting

The Google Meet link will be sent to current PTSA members prior to the meeting.

We’d love to see you there as we wrap up the year and help shape what’s ahead for our Panther community. Your voice matters!

For incoming 6th & 7th graders. Register here: https://forms.gle/adzK1b72JDfQ1p1s9

Download printable flyer here: Band Camp Flyer

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!

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:

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

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.

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

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