8/10 - 1st day of school
8/17 - 1:45 pm Code Red Drill - 4:10-5 pm Cheer Tryout Clinic
- 4:10-5:30 pm Boys Volleyball Tryouts 6-8 gr
- Beginning Band Parent Meeting
8/18 - 10:30 am - PTSA General Meeting
- 11:30 am - Dividend Orientation
- 4:10-5 pm Cheer Tryout Clinic
- 4:10-5:45 Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6/7th gr
- 6 pm - Parent Tech Night - info coming soon
8/19 - MegaBlast Kickoff
- Robotics Tryout applications due
- 3:10-4:30 pm - PTSA Back to School Social
- 4:10-5 pm - Cheer Tryouts 7/8th gr
8/20 - 8-9:15 am - Girls Vball Tryouts 8th gr
- 4:10-5 pm Cheer Tryouts 6th gr
- 4:10-5:30 pm - Boys Vball Tryouts 6-8th gr
8/21 - 8-9:15 am - Girls Vball Callbacks
- 4:10-6 pm - Robotics Tryouts
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Welcome Panthers! We were so happy to see all of the parents and students who came to visit last night. It was so nice to see our returning Panthers and meet our new ones.
This is the weekly newsletter that generally goes out on Fridays. It is the best place to look for the most recent information. It is also made available on the school website homepage. I know this one is long - but there is so much to share to get ready for the school year.
As we shared previously, for the 2025-2026 school year, we earned 78% of the points possible towards our school grade, earning us an A for the year. But every year we aim higher - so this year, we are Aiming for the 80s! Check out the 80s pictures of our teachers and admin during preplan! :)
For our professional learning this week, our teachers have been learning new strategies to ensure that all student voices are heard in classroom activities. We will also be launching a few new activities to amplify voices around campus, including a Student Advisory Council and opportunities for parents and guardians to attend Coffee & Conversations with the Principal. Our focus this year is Panther Voices: Every student. Every class. Every day!
And while our school includes 3 different grade levels, 9 departments & over 1,200 students - we are all 1 team = Team Chiles!
Please follow us on social media for updates:
Lots of fun things have been happening throughout the summer, and we have some new staff members to introduce. Pictures of all of these events and our new staff members can be found HERE.
Have a great week! Dr. Laudani |
- Sign MegaBlast permission slip: HERE
- Join PTSA (see below) - Join HERE and share with your family and friends
- Register to be a Dividend, visit: https://dvd.scps.k12.fl.us/
- See August Tryout info below
- See Transportation info below
- 8th graders - register to go to Pigeon Key
- See email re: Parent Teacher Conferences below
- Complete Skyward Health and Consent forms (see below)
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Please follow these links to important documents for a successful school year:
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Everything a Panther needs to know about middle school! |
PTSA has several events already scheduled for the beginning of the school year.
8/18 - 10:30 am - PTSA General Meeting
- 11:30 am - Dividend Orientation
8/19 - MegaBlast Kickoff
- 3:10-4:30 pm - PTSA Back to School Social
The MegaBlast is our big whole school fundraiser. It starts with a grade level assembly on 8/19. We must have a signed permission slip for every student. Please complete yours here:
Chaperones will be needed - don't forget to register to be a Dividend so you can help - see below!
PTSA Board Member Emails:
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Did you see? MEGA BLAST is BACK!
After last year’s incredible success, we’re excited to bring back one of our Panthers’ favorite events of the year!
Before your student can join the Mega Blast Kickoff Assembly on Tuesday, August 19, we need a parent permission form on file.
A few things to know: - A completed permission form is required to attend the kickoff assembly in the Growl Grill.
- You’ll need your student’s SCPS Student ID number (you can find it in Skyward if needed).
- Students without a completed form will remain in the outdoor dining area during the presentation.
Mega Blast is one of our biggest fundraisers of year at LCMS, and we can’t wait for our Panthers to experience THE BEST DAY EVER again! |
BACK TO SCHOOL SOCIAL
START THE YEAR. FIND YOUR CREW. Whether you’re new to Chiles or a returning Panther, come reconnect with friends, make new ones, and kick off the year with music, snacks, Kona Ice, and plenty of Panther spirit.
Wednesday, August 19 3:05–4:30 PM LCMS - The Grill - Music
- Kona Ice
- Photo Area
- Snacks
- Friends & Fun
Student RSVP is open! RSVP by Monday, August 17. Completing the RSVP also serves as the required permission form for your student to attend.
RSVP & Permission Form:
Parents, we’d love your help! Volunteer opportunities are available for setup, chaperoning during the event, and clean-up afterward. Your time and support help make LCMS a fun place for our Panthers!
Volunteer Sign-Up:
We can’t wait to celebrate the start of another amazing year together. See you at the Social! mpl |
If your child rides a bus, please download the MyRideK12 app and register to view your child's bus number, driver name and stop location.
Please see the FAQs below: |
Hello Parents, I hope you and your student have had a wonderful summer! Welcome back to the 2026–2027 school year.
This is a reminder that if you need to request a Parent-Teacher Conference once the school year begins, conferences will not begin being scheduled until the week of September 14, 2026.
The Parent-Teacher Conference Request link can be found on our school's website or in the Paw Prints Newsletter, which is sent out each week.
Until conference scheduling begins, please contact your student's guidance counselor or teacher(s) directly via email if you have any questions or concerns. Email addresses for all teachers and counselors are available on our school's website.
If you need additional assistance, please contact me, Mrs. Moss, our Meeting Scheduler. My contact information is also available on the school website.
Phone: 407-871-7199
Thank you for your partnership and support. We look forward to working with you and your student for a successful 2026–2027 school year!
Sincerely, Mrs. Moss
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This is an exciting year for our 8th grade Panthers filled with lots of special activities. Please be sure to visit the LCMS website calendar as some of our May activities have already been scheduled.
The first opportunity available for you to register is the Pigeon Key field trip:
We are excited to offer the 8th grade students the opportunity to go to Pigeon Key, which is located on a remote island in the Florida Keys.
You will get the chance to explore various marine habitats, feed sharks, ride on a 35' catamaran, and snorkel a coral reef. Below is information regarding cost. It includes transportation, lodging with meals, snorkel gear, T-shirt, and educational materials / supplies. Please see the flyer below and scan the QR Code or click here for more information: https://docs.google.com/.../1xGvOIwXk8zRwE.../edit...
Dates: Thursday thru Saturday, April 8 - 10, 2027 Location: 1090 Overseas Highway, Marathon FL 33050 Price: $900.00, which can be paid in installments using My School Bucks 1st Payment: $300.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE unless the trip is canceled by the school) Due: September 25, 2026
2nd Payment: $300.00 Due: December 18, 2026 Final Payment: $300.00 Due: January 29, 2027 Please scan the QR code on the flyer below or click here for more information: |
Save the dates! Required permission slips must be printed & signed. This is their ticket to get in:
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Tryouts for the RoboPanthers teams will be Friday, August 21 from 4:10-6:00pm.
Parent Permission Slip
Important Dates to Note: 08/19/2026 evening: I will provide you with the names of Students that plan to attend the Tryouts. F, 08/21/0226 @4:10-6:00pm: LCMS Robotics Club Tryouts 08/24/2026: I will provide you with the names of Students that will be joining the Team F, 08/28/2026 @4:05-6:00pm: Robotics Club First Meeting Weekly Meetings: Fridays, 4:05-6:00pm 08/28/2026 First Meeting
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Please be aware - the name of Advancing Pathways in Skyward is changing to Coding Fundamentals - this is simply a correction to the state course code - no need to do anything, just wanted you to be aware. |
Our Panther families did a great job maintaining student attendance last year. Keep up the good work!
Please keep this information in mind when scheduling vacations, appointments, etc. Please see information below for the process to request an excused absence. |
Don't forget to log into Skyward on your computer or use the Web Browser from the app to fill out the Student Health Forms. |
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.
The Conference Request Form can be found on the Parents page of the LCMS Website and at the bottom of this newsletter: |
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, instrument, 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. |
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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