Dear Panther families,

Last Friday, Dr. Laudani was happy to receive a special invite to 1st period Beginning Band! They sounded amazing and totally made my morning. Follow the link below to check out the video.

It’s that time again! Our School Crossing Guard of the Year nominations are now open! Do you know an exceptional crossing guard who goes above and beyond to keep our students safe each day? We want to hear from you!

Submit your nomination HERE 

Deadline: November 20

You can also nominate your favorite crossing guard for statewide recognition through FDOT HERE Let’s show our appreciation for those who help protect our kids every day!

CONGRATULATIONS to these Chorus 3 students who were selected for the SCPS All-County Choir. Each student worked diligently to prepare their voice part for this esteemed SATB ensemble comprised of the BEST in middle school choirs across the district. They performed a beautiful and inspiring concert on Friday evening...BRAVO!

Thank you for sharing your musical gifts and leadership with this experience!

Special shout out to Ms. Swallow for her leadership and teaching of these amazing students!

All underclassmen student portraits and retakes are now processed and available for families to view. Families who did not pre-pay can still order until the end of the school year! All orders will ship home. Please see the flyer for information you need to view/order photos and phone number and email for questions.

Note: The student ID number is no longer the default password/online code for online galleries. Anyone wanting to log into their gallery needs to click the link in the emails sent by DSP or copy the online code (password) from one of their emails and enter it HERE

Over 100 letters and artwork created by our LCMS Chorus students were delivered to VFW Chuluota and the American Legion Oviedo. A heartfelt thank you was given by one Vet in person, telling Ms. Swallow that she looks forward to receiving them every year and has many framed and on display in her home. Our Chorus students paid tribute to ALL military veterans, active duty, reserve members and their families at our Fall Concert We are grateful for the freedoms their service to our nation brings to each of us every day. 

Wednesday, in honor of Veterans Day, our 6th grade World History students had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Stone as he shared stories and reflections from his time serving in the United States Marine Corps. From deployments overseas in support of our country to his continued service as an educator, coach, and proud Lawton Chiles Panther, Mr. Stone exemplifies what it means to serve. We are grateful for his service, his sacrifices, and the impact he continues to make in the lives of our students. **Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi!**

Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the cross country meet against Tuskawilla today. Our girls varsity placed a close second while Girls JV, Boys JV, and Boys Varsity finished first. An extra special congratulations to Girls JV for earning a perfect score! 

Congratulations to Kendall Truong and Scarlet Duncan for winning Best of the Best from the Florida Scholastic Press Association for their yearbook photography.

Congratulations to these talented yearbook photographers and if you haven't bought your yearbook yet, order one now! These photos and many more will be featured through our LCMS Yearbook. Order HERE

Code: FALL for $15 off

Congratulations to our talented student artists whose work was featured at the SCPS Student Art Showcase at the Altamonte Mall! Be sure to check out the photos of our student artists with their artwork from this outstanding exhibition.

A special congratulations to Emily B. and Emma B., whose artworks were selected to compete in the Art in the Capitol Competition.

We would also like to recognize Sophia Le Nguyen and Lucas Grigoletti-Domitt for having their artwork selected for The GFWC Oviedo Woman's Club's 52nd Annual Great Day in the Country Student Art Competition. Their work will be on display at the Oviedo Mall on November 14-15, with award presentations taking place on Sunday at 2:00 PM.

We are incredibly proud of all of our student artists for their creativity, hard work, and achievements!

From Shark Tank to the Classroom!

Our AgriScience students had an incredible opportunity to connect with Johnny Georges, inventor of the Tree T-Pee and entrepreneur featured on ABC’s Shark Tank!

During an interactive Q&A, students had the chance to learn firsthand about agricultural innovation, entrepreneurship, and the journey of turning an idea into a real world product.

A huge thank you to Mr. Georges for taking the time to inspire our future agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs!

Pictures from this week are HERE. 

Enjoy this week's Paws52 Broadcast HERE. 

Have a great week!

Dr. Laudani

Principal

We have a few safety initiatives we need your help with: 

The LCMS Holiday Spirit Store is OPEN! Shop cozy blankets, pajama pants, beanies, hats, apparel, drinkware, and ornaments—including personalized options!

Order by November 16!

Giving it as a gift? Pick up your order at Movie Night on December 8 after dropping off your child to keep it a surprise! All remaining orders will be sent home with students on December 9.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to shop and spread some Panther pride this holiday season!  ORDER HERE 

This has always been located at the bottom of this newsletter, but we felt that a reminder was needed.

If you have a concern or question regarding one of your child's classes, the first step is always to reach out to the teacher. Sometimes an in person conference is better than a phone call or an email.

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:

We are auditing our records and our clerical team will be reaching out if needed to update your proof of residency.  We understand some of you have not done so since Kindergarten; however, it is district policy that this is to be done regularly. 

If you receive an email titled: ACTION NEEDED Proof of Residency, please provided the required documents as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep your child's records up to date and accurate. 

Dear LCMS Families,

To help us ensure that all transportation changes are communicated and processed safely, please follow the guidelines below when requesting a bus pass for your child.

If you are requesting a bus pass for your child, please email Dr. Bridges directly. To help us process your request, please include the following information in your email:

Please allow at least 24 hours' advance notice when submitting a bus pass request. Requests submitted with less than 24 hours' notice may not be able to be accommodated.

If you have an emergency transportation change that requires immediate attention, please contact the LCMS Front Office directly rather than sending an email.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our students safe! We appreciate your partnership and understanding.

The price will go up as the year goes on. Order one for your child today!

Visit LCMS PTSA website to join today!

Several of our clubs are up and running. Check out the flyers below.

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!

To contact PTSA, visit: About Us

For more information about LCMS PTSA, visit: 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, 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.

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