8/17 - 4:10-5 pm Cheer Tryout Clinic - 4:10-5:30 pm Boys Volleyball Tryouts 6-8 gr
- 6 pm Pigeon Key 8th gr field trip virtual parent meeting - see below
- 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 - see below
8/19 - MegaBlast Kickoff - Robotics Tryout applications due
- 3:10-4:30 pm - PTSA Back to School Social
8/20 - 8-9:15 am - Girls Vball Tryouts 8th gr - 4:10-5 pm - Cheer Tryouts 7/8th gr - UPDATE
- 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
- 4:10-5 pm Cheer Tryouts 6th gr - UPDATE
8/26 - 4-7 pm - PTSA Spirit Night @ Handels Ice Cream 8/28 - Spirit Day - College Colors Day - 7 pm - Pantherettes Mandatory Parent Meeting
8/31 - FAST Math PM1 - 6, 7, & 8 9/1 - FAST ELA PM1 - 6, 7 & 8 - flipped bell schedule 7th - 1st periods 9/4 - Middle School Night @ OHS Football |
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Dear Panther families, What a great first week of school!
This week our Panthers have found their way to classes, made new friends, found their "spot" in The Grill and established a solid foundation for this school year.
This week, they attended PAWS Expectations grade level assemblies where we discussed what the PAWS Expectations look like around campus. Please view the presentation here: HERE. Thank you for reinforcing these expectations with your students. See below for pictures of the event.
Next week is the first opportunity for our students and our parents to get involved. See below for information on tryouts for Volleyball & Cheer - they must have a signed permission slip to participate - it is their ticket to get in. See also below for information on the PTSA General Meeting and the Dividend Orientation.
Pictures of these events 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
- Attend PTSA General Meeting 8/18
- Attend Dividend Orientation 8/18
- Register to be a Dividend, visit: https://dvd.scps.k12.fl.us/
- See August Tryout 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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8th graders - Interested in an 8th grade field trip to Pigeon Key?? Parents - attend this virtual meeting with Mrs. Heckle & Mrs. Maher for more info - Mon, Aug 17 @ 6 pm Meeting ID: 293 055 306 842 405 Passcode: iB9xR3FA
Spots are limited!!
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: |
Want to get involved at Chiles this year? Tuesday is the perfect place to start!
Join us Tuesday, August 18 for TWO opportunities to connect with our Panther community: - 10:30 AM | PTSA 1st General Meeting
- Meet other Panther families, learn what PTSA has planned, vote on our 2026–27 budget, and find ways to get involved.
- 11:30 AM | SCPS Dividend Orientation SCPS Dividends/Community Involvement
Stay after the meeting to learn about the many volunteer opportunities available on campus and through SCPS programs. Remember, you must be a registered SCPS Dividend to volunteer at our school. Come for one or stay for both—we’d love to see you there! One Pack. One Voice. |
Join us for LCMS Technology Night!
Learn how to navigate SCPS digital tools, including Clever, Skyward grades, eCampus courses, Google Drive, and Office 365. Discover how parents can set up eCampus Observer accounts to track student progress.
**Please note: this event is an information session and not a technology setup session. |
Hagerty Unleashed Dance Team is hosting a Dance Clinic on Saturday, August 29th from 9 AM–1 PM! - Open to girls in Grades 3–8
- Every dancer gets an Unleashed T-shirt!
- $35 registration before the day of the clinic
- $40 at the door
- Funds raised support the Hagerty Unleashed dance team.
Go Huskies! |
Does your middle schooler need an activity? Something they can participate in as little or much as they like? Adventures? Friendship? Leadership experience? Volunteering opportunities?
Scouting is it! We meet every Monday and we camp once a month. beach trips, hiking, camping, canoeing, and more. Scout choose their adventures. Some like glamping, some prefer primitive trips, most like something in-between. (Check out our Facebook page documenting a year of fun!)
Scouts have chosen to do a life-sized board game (Battleship!) to kick off the new school year. We hope to see you there! (August 24th, 2026) |
Our students will be taking the FAST on the following dates: - 8/31 - Math grades 6, 7, & 8 (not Algebra or Geometry)
- 9/1 - ELA grades 6, 7 & 8
Please note: The second day of testing, Sept 1, we will flip the bell schedule. Students will go to 7th period at the 1st bell and will end the day in 1st period. Lunches will still be through 4th period and will remain the same. Early Release students who come to school first thing that day will stay in the Grill for 7th period from 9:30-10:19. They may still leave early, but will miss class that day and need to notify their teacher. The absence will be excused.
Please see these parents regarding FAST testing:
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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 |
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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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:
F, 08/21/0226 @4:10-6:00pm: LCMS Robotics Club Tryouts
F, 08/28/2026 @4:05-6:00pm: Robotics Club First Meeting Weekly Meetings: Fridays, 4:05-6:00pm 08/28/2026 First Meeting |
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. |
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