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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 9, August 31, 2018

Dear Lutz Preparatory Families,

I am thrilled to announce the first three days of our campaign are off to an INCREDIBLE start with totals reaching approximately $14,000!  Our staff is extremely thankful to our parents and community for supporting our students and school.  We will continue to keep you up to date on the progress in our weekly communications as the campaign runs through Friday, October 5, 2018.  We hope to keep the momentum and excitement going in our community.

I trust as engaged parents you take a few minutes each week to read the NEWSFLASH to stay up to date on information and events at our school.  One of the great events we are hosting is a Leader in Me seminar for parents.  I hope that many of you take part in the seminars so that you may support your student's Leader in Me journey as a family.  See all the details below.

Please enjoy your long weekend relaxing with family and friends.  Go Bolts!

Sincerely,

Bonnie Guertin
Director, Lutz Preparatory School

Upcoming Week at a Glance

 
 
 
 
  • Monday, September 3:
    • Lutz Preparatory will be closed in observance of Labor Day
  • Tuesday, September 4:
    • PTA New Members Free Dress Pass (must turn in pass to HR teacher)
  • Thursday, September 6:
    • Bolts of Blue Spirit Day :  Wear Blue from Head to Toe (or wear standard school uniform)
    • Volunteer Training 8:30 AM
Academic Calendar
Important Dates

9/12:  PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Breakfast

9/13:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (details coming soon)

9/20:  Lightning Leaders Ceremony

9/20:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (details coming soon)

9/26:  Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon

9/27:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (details coming soon)

9/27:  Board of Director Meeting

9/27:  Conference Night

PTA Updates

PTA Membership Drive
Its not too late to join.  Our membership drive is still going on, see our website for a membership application.  Together we can make a difference!

PTA Membership Dress Down Day
Reminder those PTA members who signed up during our initial membership drive received a free dress pass to be used on Tuesday, September 4th.  Don't forget to have your student(s) turn in their non uniform dress pass to their homeroom teacher Tuesday morning.

Thank You to Our Business Members

Volunteer Corner

2018-19 Volunteer Training - RSVP Required
Please sign up for the new volunteer training for first time volunteers at Lutz Prep, session will be held on Thursday, September 6th at 8:30 AM.  This required training session for ALL new volunteers or parents who have not attended in the past.  The session will cover everything needed to know about being a volunteer on campus and will last about 30 minutes.  Please click HERE to RSVP for the session.  Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Robin Feocco, with any questions.

Help Wanted:  Lost and Found Organizer
We are looking for a volunteer to come in once a week and go through lost and found.  Duties include organizing items, turning in items with names, and bagging items for donations.  If you are interested, please contact Robin Feocco at the front office.
 

2018-19 School Year HCPS Required Volunteer Application
Please note: Per Florida State law, school volunteers must be background checked each year. Our year starts July 1 and runs through June 30. All volunteers and community partners must complete or reactivate the online HCPS Volunteer Application each school year.  Anyone who submits a volunteer application beginning July 1 will remain active in our system through June 30 or end of the fiscal year. A new application is available on July 1, the start of a new school year. 

Applicants can REACTIVE/UPDATE your prior volunteer application or apply for the first time.  All volunteers must be approved through this HCPS processes prior to volunteering on our campus or on field trips at Lutz Preparatory School.  Click HERE to apply or update your past application.  
Bolts of Blue Spirit Day
If a student chooses not to participate in this Bolts of Blue Spirit Day they must wear the standard uniform - no exceptions.
Bolts of Blue Campaign
Click HERE to review the full communication that was emailed on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.


 
Family or Business Sponsorship Options
Please click on the different options below to view/print the sponsorship forms.
Leader in Me Seminars for Parents
Please join other LP Parents in a Leader in Me 7 Habits Seminar (4 sessions) to help families reinforce what is being learned in the classroom.  Sessions begin mid-September and run through mid-November.  Space is limited so please check your schedule and sign up as soon as possible.  We are kindly asking that ONLY ONE parent per family sign up to allow as many as possible to attend, parents should sign up for 4 sessions so they can learn about all 7 habits.  Click HERE to reserve your spot.  Hours at seminar will count towards your required volunteer hours for the year.  
2018-19 Transition Year for New Uniform Vendor

Question and Answers Regarding Uniforms
Click HERE to view the most common Questions and Answers we have received since we first communicated the new vendor to our families back in March of 2018

Lutz Preparatory School Store for Red's:
Red’s Team Sports:  https://lutzprepschoolstore.itemorder.com/sale

NEW OPTIONS FOR ORDERING/SHIPPING!
  1. Parents can ship directly to their house for a shipping fee (5% website processing fee still applies)
  2. Parent can ship to the school for NO SHIPPING FEE (5% website processing fee still applies)
    1. Estimated arrival at school:
      1. Orders from Monday - Friday will be processed every Monday, it may take up to 7 days from the processing day to be delivered to school.  Order will be sealed in individual bag and placed in homeroom teacher's mailbox for delivery to student.
CURRENTLY IN STOCK AT RED'S STORE!!! 
READY FOR PICK UP - NO FEES
  • PE sets are available 
  • Some polos in stock
  • Feel free to call ahead to see if they have your size in stock.  
Information for Future:  During the summer before the 2019-20 school year (exact date to be announced) Red's will be fully stocked with all uniform options required by Lutz Preparatory School for parents to walk in, try on, and pick up items for immediate purchase.  With 2018-19 being a transition year they do not have the full range of Lutz Prep items available for walk in purchase at the store.

Flash Sale LP Logo Items
We have opened up our online school store again for a flash sale of items currently in stock at the school of last year’s styles/products.  Order online and items will be delivered to your student's HR teacher (with the exception of the glass mason jars, those must be picked up in the main office).  Click HERE to visit the Spirit Wear section of our school store.

  • Discontinued middle school shirts  $8  (elementary shirts will be available next week)
  • Car magnets $5
  • Mason Jars $8
  • Spangle Bling shirts $20 child/$25 Adult

Blazing Bolts Running Club
I am excited to announce a new opportunity for our 1st through 5th grade students:  the Lutz Prep Blazing Bolts Running Club.  This club will begin Tuesday, September 11th.  Members will consist of any 1st -5th grade student that would like to participate in an after school activity but either isn't old enough, or does not like the pressure of a competitive athletic team. 

The Blazing Bolts Running Club will be a fun way to have your student(s) learn about running as well as give them time to socialize with their friends in a safe, friendly environment.  The Blazing Bolts' events will take place eight times per grading quarter and will be hosted at the Lutz Prep Soccer Field from after school until 4:30 PM.  The calendar below gives you the exact dates and times that the club will meet.

During our events your children will learn the value of exercise, collect prizes for their accomplishments, and, most importantly, be able to have fun with their friends.  Each student that signs up will receive a Blazing Bolts dri-fit t-shirt and be able to participate in the end of quarter "party" where other prizes for exemplary performances will be handed out. 

The Blazing Bolts Running Club will book up fast and is only open to the first thirty children who sign up. 

  1. Registration is open now and will end NO LATER than Monday, September 10th at midnight. Click HERE to sign up.
  2. Each athlete is required to fill out the online emailed sign-up documents as well as have a FHSAA Physical Form on file at the school before they will be able to participate.  The sports physicals can be completed in a very fast, inexpensive manner at many local walk in clinics such as CVS or Medi-Express.  Email an electronic copy to adminstration@lutzprep.org or turn in a copy to the office (please keep a copy for your personal records).
  3. There is an $80 enrollment fee that must be paid online via the Lutz Prep Store.
Please talk with your child as soon as possible to see if they are interested in participating in this new, exciting after school club.  If you have any further questions feel free to email me at: chad.mollick@lutzprep.org.

Thank you and GO BOLTS!
Chad Mollick
 

Blazing Bolts Running Schedule
After School Until 4:30 PM
Students Meet in the Gym at Dismissal

  • Tues. Sept. 11:  Introduction and light run
  • Thurs. Sept. 13
  • Tues.  Sept. 18
  • Thurs. Sept. 20
  • Tues. Sept. 25
  • Thurs. Sept. 27
  • Tues. Oct. 2
  • Tues. Oct 9:  End of quarter party and awards

Reporting Student Absences
Please review our Parent/Student Handbook Section 400.02 Report an Absence and Required Documentation.  Click HERE to visit the Campus Life\Handbook section of our website.

Every effort should be made to contact the school by 9:00 AM.  The preferred method notification is via email to:  attendance@lutzprep.org.

  • Student’s Name
  • Student’s Grade
  • Homeroom Teacher
  • Reason for Absence

Donations Needed for Art Project
The Art department is looking for wood scrap/bits donations.  See photo for example sizes, any manageable shape and size will do.  If you have larger wood, we will consider that too.  Softer woods are best for this project.  Please contact Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Slatniske in the Art Department if you are willing to donate small scraps of wood or wood bits. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Library Volunteers
The Library Media Center is seeking volunteers.  Morning shifts are from 8:30-11:30 AM and the afternoon shifts are from 12:30-2:20 PM.  Volunteers should plan on a weekly assignment unless they wish to just sign up as a substitute.  Volunteers will check out books, check in books and shelve books.  Volunteers must apply and be approved through the HCPS volunteer application BEFORE volunteering on campus.  

Please contact Judy O'Sullivan to answer any questions or to sign up. 

After School Activities
Click HERE for the full communication that was sent previously.

Lutz Preparatory offers a variety of options for after school activities for our students.   Please view the details for our LP Before & After Care along with a variety of vendor based programs located on our LP campus after the end of the school day.  

With the exception of LP Before & After Care, the after school activities are run by outside vendors, so families are asked to fill out any forms required and contact the vendor directly with any questions.  Please check out new options for Middle School Students grades 6th-8th!
  • Transition from end of school day to after school activity:  Teachers are provided rosters for after school vendor participants to ensure students are transitioned to the correct vendor check-in area at dismissal.
  • Dismissal for LP Before & After Care and all Vendor Based programs is located in the preschool building.  Parents must park and walk in to the Pre-Prep building with their official LP Dismissal Tag to check out their student at the end of each program.  


Update Color Wheelz Art Enrichment
Session will begin Friday, September 7, 2018.  Deadline to register has been extended to Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  Click HERE to register. 
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