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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 10, September 7, 2018

Bolts of Blue Campaign Update

We’re off to a great start with our Bolts of Blue Campaign! Thank you so much for believing in us and supporting our school.  We couldn’t do this without our Lutz Preparatory community of families and businesses!  As of this morning, we have raised $33,800 towards our $125,000 goal.  The campaign runs through Friday, October 5, 2018 so please consider supporting our school.
 


Bolts of Blue Campaign

Click HERE to review our campaign kickoff communication.


 
Family or Business Sponsorship Options
Please click on the different options below to view/print the sponsorship forms.

Congrats to our students from the Thursday morning announcements incentive drawing!  Parents don't forget to send in your acknowledgment slip located in the front of your Bolts of Blue campaign folder.  
Upcoming Week at a Glance
  • Monday, September 10:
    • Deadline to Sign Up for Blazing Bolts Running Club 1st-5th Grade
  • Wednesday, September 12:
    • PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Breakfast
    • Leader in Me Parent Training Session 1 AM (RSVP Required)
  • Thursday, September 13:
    • Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (Crazy Socks)
    • Odyssey of the Mind Meeting (6th-8th Grade Only)
Leader in Me Training 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.  
Volunteer Corner

Library Volunteers
The Library Media Center is seeking volunteers.  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 click HERE for the sign up genius.

 

2018-19 School Year HCPS Required Volunteer Application
Field Trips Are Coming Soon!! - Have You Submitted Your Application Yet?
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.  

PTA Updates

All Pro Dad Breakfast
Hey Dads and Kids...Let's get the school year started off on the right foot.  Join us on Wednesday, September 12th for Lutz Prep/Lutz Pre-Prep All Pro Dad - Dad’s and Kid’s Breakfast.  This month's topic is "Positivity".  Big Idea: It is important to model and teach our children to have a positive attitude. Being positive affects our overall health, how we get along with others, and can determine our success at home, school, and work.  Having a positive attitude could lead to a longer life.

Team up with other Lutz Prep Dads and Kids for a quick before-school breakfast.  Doors open at 7:00 AM.  The program starts at 7:15 and ends at 7:45. It’s fun and it’s free.  You and your kids will be glad you came!  Great way to start the morning.  Dad's must bring their driver's license to cehck in and receive visitors badge in the front office.  Contact Ryan Martin with any questions.

Grandparent Breakfast - Save the Dates
Save the dates for our annual breakfast celebrating grandparents:

  • Tuesday, October 9th (Last Name A-K)
  • Wednesday, October 10th (Last Name L-Z)
Important Dates

9/17:  Leader In Me Parent Training Session 1 PM (RSVP Required)

9/18:  Junior Achievement Training Session 

9/20:  Lightning Leaders Ceremony

9/20:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (Hawaiian Day)

9/20:  Lightning Leaders Ceremony

9/21:  Community Outreach Opportunity

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

9/26:  BoB Sponsorship:  Synergize Level and Above Only Non-Uniform Day

9/27:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (Sports Day)

9/27:  Board of Director Meeting

9/27:  Conference Night 4:00-7:00 PM

10/3:  Leader In Me Parent Training Session 2 AM (RSVP Required)

10/4:  1st Grade Field Trip

10/4:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (Super Hero)

10/5:  Bolts of Blue Campaign Ends

10/5:  Scholastic Book Fair Preview Day

10/8-12:  Scholastic Book Fair

10/9:  Grandparents Breakfast (Last Name A-K)

10/10:  Grandparents Breakfast (Last Name L-Z)

10/11:  Fall Pictures (K-8 & Some Pre-Prep)

10/12:  Fall Pictures (Pre-Prep)

10/12:  End of 1st Quarter

10/12:  Middle School Fall Dance

10/17:  Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon

10/17:  BoB Sponsorship:  Synergize Level and Above Only Non-Uniform Day

10/18:  Kindergarten Field Trip

10/18:  Lightning Leader Ceremony

10/19:  3rd Grade Field Trip 

10/25:  Board of Director Meeting

10/26:  2nd Grade Field Trip

10/29:  Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

10/30:  5th Grade Field Trip

10/30:  High School Information Night

10/31:  Character Book Parade:  Pre-Prep -2nd Grade
Academic Calendar

Bolts of Blue Spirit Day - Thursday, September 13th 
All K-8 and Pre-Prep students are invited to show their LP School Spirit with a fun dress up day!  If a student chooses not to participate in this Bolts of Blue Spirit Day they must wear the standard uniform - no exceptions. Click HERE for future LP Bolts of Blue Spirit Days.
 

 
 

Blazing Bolts Running Club
Only a few spots left!I Reminder email sent to 1st -5th grade families earlier today.

  1. There are 4 (FOUR) steps that must be completed by Monday at midnight in order to participate on Tuesday afternoon:
  2. Pay the $80 enrollment fee at the school store.  (Only 30 students in the club, less than 10 spots left - register now!). Payment screen will not be available once limit is met.
  3. Click HERE to sign up for the Blazing Bolts Running Club
  4. Click HERE to complete Sports Liability online form (one per year/per student covers ALL intramural sport your student will participate in).
  5. Each athlete must have a current FHSAA Sports Physical Form (this is not the same as a regular health check up) 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
     

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

Leader in Me Grade Level Mission Tree
Special thanks goes to Mrs. Williams and our very own 8th grade student, Caitlin T., for creating our Leader in Me Grade Level Mission Statement Tree.  Caitlin started painting the mural last year and worked over the summer to finish the tree.  Thank you for your dedication to our school, you  have left a legacy for other members of our LP community to enjoy for years to come!

After School Activities - A Few Spots Still Available
Click HERE for the full communication that was sent previously.

A few spots still available:
  • Show on the Road, Middle School Drama Club
    • Click HERE to visit their online website for registration for all classes.
    • Click HERE for a brochure with class descriptions.
  • IdeaLab:  Forensic Science Chem Lab-Middle School:  Grades 6-8th NEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS!
    • Click HERE for flyer
    • Click HERE to register online directly with the vendor (scroll to bottom of page to find the Lutz Prep after school location). 
  • Color Wheelz:
    • After School Painting Class:  Grades Kindergarten-5th
      • Fridays starting August 31st from 3:30-4:30 PM
      • Click HERE for flyer
    • Middle Makers Art Club:  Grades 6-8th NEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS!
      • Thursdays starting August 30th from 3:30-4:30 PM
      • Click HERE for flyer
    • Click HERE to register online directly with the vendor

New After School Activity:
  • Show on the Road, Private Voice and Piano Lessons with Ms. Melody
    • Click HERE for flyer

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
News from Middle School
Odyssey of the Mind 6th-8th Grade Families Only

Join is for a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 13th in Narkiewicz Hall from 5:30-7:30 to learn more about Odyssey of the Mind, an exciting new extracurricular program Lutz Preparatory Middle School is offering. Come meet the Regional Director for Odyssey of the Mind, see what the program is all about (and even participate in several activities to really understand how fun it is), and get your questions answered.  Click HERE for a flyer with more information.

High School Information Night
8th grade just started...but high school is right around the corner.  
 
Community Outreach Opportunity
From time to time there will be options for LP families to participate in voluntary community outreach opportunities.   Please see the flyer below for a current opportunity to assist a family in need.  This and any other future opportunities will also be posted on our website under the Campus Life\Community Outreach Opportunities tab.

Please click HERE to learn more about this family.
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.
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