Dear Panther families,
Congratulations Mrs. Maiden who has been named the Seminole County Farm Bureau 2026 Agriculture Educator of the Year!! "Your leadership of the National Agriculture Day Job Fair and your commitment to connecting students with agricultural careers made a lasting impression." We are so fortunate for the experiences she brings to our students. Way to go, Mrs. Maiden!
Last Friday, LCMS Panthers honored and remembered 9/11 by wearing red, white and blue.
Last week, students in Mrs. Rose's 6th grade ELA classes completed a "Would you survive?" activity before reading an excerpt from the book, Hatchet. As a team, they had to pick 4 items they would bring with them to survive if they were stranded. After they made their selections, they were given a scenario of varying issues and had to problem solve using the items they chose.
Last week, Mrs. Dillard's US History classes played a game that put students in the shoes of early colonies trading resources to help teach the concept of mercantilism.
Last week, in Mrs. Bond's Design: Engineering, students learned about Rube Goldberg machines and the 6 simple machines. Students worked in teams and designed a silly contraption that solved a simple task. Way to go!
Wednesday was our Volleyball season opener against Indian Trails. Both Boys JV and Varsity came away with the win in 2 sets! Shout out to the LCMS Cheerleaders for keeping the crowd going. Go Panthers!!
This week our very own PTSA President, Yadi Soto, was recognized by the Florida PTA: Today, we proudly recognize Yadi Soto, a Puerto Rican PTA leader and SCCPTA (Seminole County Council PTA) President from Oviedo in Seminole County.
For more than a decade, Yadi has served PTA with a focus on inclusion, connection, and ensuring every voice matters. Through her leadership at the Seminole County Council of PTAs, Hagerty High School PTSA, and LCMS PTSA, she has worked to bring families, students, educators, and community partners together while creating opportunities for everyone to feel welcomed and valued.
Yadi strives to be a visible and encouraging representative for Hispanic families and believes PTA is strongest when we listen, build meaningful relationships, and make sure everyone has a seat at the table.
“I PTA because it fills my heart. I love building meaningful connections with families and students, seeing the joy on a child’s face, and making sure every student knows they are seen, heard, and valued. Most of all, I want to be an example for my own children—to show them the importance of serving others, leading with love, and caring for humanity.”
Thank you, Yadi, for leading with love and helping families throughout your community know that they belong in PTA!
Lastly, I have received some complaints from the daycare and bank on the corner. Those are private businesses and are not to be used as pick up spots for your car rider. Thank you.
Pictures from this week are
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Have a great week!
Dr. Laudani
