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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 12, September 21, 2018
Important Safety Information Regarding Student Arrival and Our Parking Lots
Just as a reminder, during arrival all families are REQUIRED to use the car loop drop off lines.  The only cars entering the parking lots should fit the following criteria:  
  1. Pre-Prep families who are required to park and walk their student(s) to the door of their classroom.
  2. A parent/guardian who has a scheduled appointment and is parking to enter the building.
  3. A parent/guardian who is parking to escort their student(s) to the FRONT DOOR of the building. 
For the safety of our students on campus students may ONLY be dropped off in the car loops under the supervision of our staff and safety patrol, they may NOT be dropped off in the parking lots or fields.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this extremely important safety policy. 
Upcoming Week at a Glance

Reminder Community Outreach Opportunity Tonight: 
Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 PM at PDQ in Wesley Chapel.

  • Wednesday, September 26:
    • Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon
    • BoB Sponsorship:  Synergize Level ($300) and Above Only Non-Uniform Day
  • Thursday, September 27:
    • Bolts of Blue Spirit Day (Sports Day)
    • Conference Night 4:00-7:00 PM
    • Board of Director Meeting


September
Habit of the Month


Be Proactive

Bolts of Blue Spirit Sponsorship Levels of Synergize ($300) and Above Only
Please read carefully, this is NOT AN ALL STUDENT dress down day.  Students whose sponsorship levels reached the Synergize Package ($300) and above have their first non-uniform day of the school year on Wednesday, September 26th.  Homeroom teachers will be given Synergize Level and above rosters to validate those students who can be dressed down this day.  

Bolts of Blue Spirit Day - Thursday, September 27th 
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.
Important Dates

10/1:  Deadline to Sign Up Your Car for Trick or Trunk

10/3:  Leader In Me Parent Training Session #2 Morning (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:  Grandparents Breakfast RSVP Deadline


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 

10/22:  PTA Reflections, Deadline for Student Submissions

10/22:  Box Top Campaign Ends

10/25:  Board of Director Meeting

10/26:  2nd Grade Field Trip

10/27:  LP Family Event:  Trunk or Treat

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

11/2:  Bolts of Blue:  Parent Night Out & Lock-In
Academic Calendar
Report Absences to:
Attendance@lutzprep.org

Edsby Questions?

September Lightning Leaders
Congratulations to our K-5 Lightning Leaders for the month of September who demonstrated Habit #1, Be Proactive:  I am a responsible person.  I take initiative.  I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods.  I do not blame others for my wrong actions.  I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.
  • Kindergarten:  Kenna H., Allen M., Kristina S., and Victoria Y.
  • 1st Grade:  Esha R., Emma T., Jack L. (not pictured), Christian T., and Adam Z.
  • 2nd Grade:  Abigail B., Colin M., Evan M., Honor L., and Taylor B.
  • 3rd Grade:  Liliana H., Nathan W., Olicia P., Celia G., and Ahava E.
  • 4th Grade:  Catalina J., Jay S., Megan D., and Claire C.
  • 5th Grade:  Cole N., Declan H., Camden Y., and Simrit K.

October is Habit #2:  Begin With the End in Mind
I plan ahead and set goals.  I do things that have meaning and make a difference.  I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision.  I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Parents click HERE to view the Leader in Me Parent Guide and learn more about the program at our school.
Volunteer Corner
Lots of opportunities available, both during and after school hours.

Cross Country Meet Volunteers - Multiple Dates in September
We are looking for several volunteers to help make our cross country meets successful on 9/21 & 9/26!  You must be HCPS volunteer approved for 2018/2019 school year.  Click HERE to view the Sign Up Genius.  

Grandparents Breakfast Volunteers - Multiple Dates in October
We are looking for volunteers to help make Grandparents Breakfast a HUGE success.  We need help with set up, serving and clean up.  You must be HCPS volunteer approved for 2018/2019 school year.  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.

Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers - Multiple Dates in September
We are looking for Adult Volunteers to help with Set Up, Shopping days with Teachers & Classrooms, Cashier, Baggers, Hands-On Guidance with the Students, and Tear Down/Clean Up.  You must be HCPS volunteer approved for 2018/2019 school year.  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.

Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed for Trunk Decorators - October 27th
Decorate your trunk at our family event.  You must be HCPS volunteer approved for 2018/2019 school year.  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius for details, deadline to sign up is October 1.

Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed Various Assignments- October 27th
Student Council is in need of some parent volunteers for different assignments to help during the event.  You must be HCPS volunteer approved for 2018/2019 school year.  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius for details.
 

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
Grandparent Breakfast
Click HERE to RSVP by Friday, October 5th, 2018.


Box Top Campaign
Our Annual Box Tops drive is underway!  Please start clipping and collecting Box Tops and stay tuned for exciting contest details in the coming weeks!

You can find Box Tops on thousands of your favorite products -- then just clip, count, and send them in!  Over the past few years these little cardboard pieces have earned over $11,000 for our school!

Please follow these simple steps to help make our collection drive run smoothly:
  • Neatly cut and sort your Box Tops and place into baggies.
  • Place your child's name and homeroom teacher's name on the baggie so that he/she receives credit.
  • Baggies can be dropped off in the collection box in the front lobby or with your homeroom teacher.
If you have any questions, please contact Natacha Sanderson or Nicole Trailer at boxtops4education@hotmail.com
 

PTA Reflections Program 2018-2019
The National PTA Reflections program encourages students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a common theme and create original works of art in the categories of film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
 
Lutz Prep PTA is excited to announce our participation in the National PTA Reflections program again this year. The 2018-2019 theme is: Heroes Around Me. For more information watch this video.
 
Entries are due to the Lutz Preparatory front desk by Monday, October 22, 2018. For instructions and the required student entry form that must be submitted with your artwork, please click HERE Please note that 3D Art is NOT being accepted this year. If you have any questions, please contact our Reflections Chair, Melissa Messer.

Lutz Preparatory Trunk or Treat 
All Pre-Prep & Kindergarten- 8th Grade Families Are Invited

Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed to Decorate Their Car Trunk
To make the event extra special for students of all ages we are asking for volunteers to decorate your trunk and pass out candy/prizes at the event.  You will get volunteer hours for your time decorating/setting up your car in addition to the time at the event.  Prizes awarded for most decorated trunk! - See Volunteer Corner for Sign Up Genius.

Safety Patrol - 5th Grade Volunteers
Coach Reyes is looking for a few additional Safety Patrol leaders for our morning arrival, students must be able to report to duty by 7:25 AM each morning.  If your 5th grader is interested in being a part of this dynamic team of students for the 18-19 school year please contact Coach Reyes.

Bolts of Blue Campaign Update
We have just two weeks left for our Bolts of Blue Campaign!  We are determined to meet and hopefully even exceed our fundraising goal of $125,000.  Please consider making a contribution and pass our campaign information on to as many people/businesses as you can and help us get the rest of the way there.  Please check with your company's HR department to see if they offer a donation matching program.  

As of this morning, our incredible LP Community has generously donated $80,602!

With your continued support and partnership we hope to exceed our goal by the Friday, October 5, 2018 campaign end date. 
 


 


Student Lock-In (4th-8th) and Parents Night Out (Pre-Prep & K-3rd)
We have received many questions regarding the Student Lock-In and Parents Night Out.  Please see the following flyers and Q&A details for your specific grade level.  

Have additional questions?  Email administration@lutzprep.org.
 


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.

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 & elementary school spirit shirts  $8  
  • Car magnets $5
  • Mason jars $8
  • Spangle bling shirts $20 child/$25 adult
News from Middle School
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. 
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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