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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 15, October 12, 2018
Bolts of Blue Campaign
We are thrilled to report that the first phase of the campaign was a huge success, with your generous support we raised $121,832.80!.  We still have some additional business and employer matching donations rolling in.  The next phase is the LP Silent Auction that will help us reach our $125,000 goal.


Silent Auction
Auction will be in "preview mode" beginning the week of October 20th on the ClickBid website.  More  information coming soon on how to set up your ClickBid account.  Families can look forward to bidding in the silent auction for items such as parking spots, carline spaces, VPK graduation seats, coveted teacher items/experiences, and lots of amazing donations by local businesses. 
  • 10/20-10/30:  Clickbid preview of items online
  • 10/31 @10:00 AM:  Online auction opens
  • 11/1 @9:00 PM:  Online auction closes
  • 11/2:  Lock in and PNO event
 
Human Car Wash
The following lucky students' names were drawn for the Human Administrative Car Wash.  They get to throw water filled sponges at Mrs. Guertin, Mrs. Smallwood, and Mr. Bethune during a special assembly on Friday, October 19th.


Student Leaders In Action!

Ethan L., Ella L., and Quinn E. set up a lemonade stand at the Hunter's Green community garage sale last Saturday and raised over $40 for the Bolts of Blue Campaign. 

Thank you for supporting Lutz Prep and our Bolts of Blue Campaign!  You make us so proud - GO BOLTS!
 
  • Today: 
    • Deadline to Sign Up for Boys' Basketball Tryouts (5th-8th Grade)
  • Monday, October 15:
    • Boys' Basketball Tryouts 5th-8th Grades
  • Wednesday, October 17:
    • Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon
    • BoB Sponsorship:  Synergize Level and Above Only Non-Uniform Day
    • English Language Learners Parent Meeting
    • PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad's Meeting
    • Deadline to Sign Up for Girls' Basketball Tryouts (5th-8th Grade)
  • Thursday, October 18:
    • Kindergarten Field Trip
    • Lightning Leader Ceremony
    • Girls' Basketball Tryouts (5th-8th Grade)
    • Community Service Opportunity at Happy Cow
  • Friday, October 19:
    • 3rd Grade Field Trip 
    • Human Administrative Car Wash
    • Deadline to Sign Up for Odyssey of the Minds (6th-8th)

Habit of the Month

October
Begin With the End in Mind

English Language Learners (ELL) Parent Involvement PLC

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 7:30AM to 8:00AM in the Media Center, Lutz Prep will provide parents of ELL students with an opportunity to review, discuss, and ask questions concerning the information contained in the Student Handbook. At this meeting an explanation of ELL program services and materials will be provided to parents, including an overview of the Florida Consent Decree, the process for the identification of ELLs, and an explanation of site-based ELL program services.

***Parents are not required to attend but are encouraged to participate in the meeting should they have questions or concerns about the ELL program or the services provided to their student.  Please contact Dulcy Dillinger with any questions.

Bolts of Blue Spirit Sponsorship Levels of Synergize ($300) and Above OR Students May Donate $6 
Please read carefully, this is NOT AN ALL STUDENT dress down day.  

Thank You to Our Synergize Package Sponsors

Students whose sponsorship levels reached the Synergize Package ($300) and above have a non-uniform day on Wednesday, October 17th.  Homeroom teachers will be given Synergize Level and above rosters to validate those students who were awarded this non-uniform day.  

Additional Students May Still Participate!
Any student(s) still wishing to participate in this non-uniform day can turn in their donation of $6.00 to their teacher on Wednesday October 17th.  Funds will apply to Bolts of Blue Campaign.
Important Dates

10/20:  Bolts of Blue Silent Auction ClickBid Preview

10/22:  Red Ribbon Week 10/22-26

10/22:  Support Red Ribbon Week:  Wear ALL RED

10/22:  PTA Reflections, Deadline for Student Submissions

10/22:  Box Top Campaign Ends

10/24:  Support Red Ribbon Week:  Wear Your Favorite Super Hero Shirt

10/25:  Board of Director Meeting

10/26:  Support Red Ribbon Week:  Wear your Bolts Spirit Wear

10/26:  2nd Grade Field Trip

10/26:  Vex Robotics Club - 1st Meeting

10/27:  LP Family Event:  Trunk or Treat

10/29:  Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

10/29:  5th Grade Field Trip

10/29:  Health Screenings for K, 1st, 3rd, & 6th

10/30:  Middle School Report Cards Available Online Only

10/30:  High School Information Night

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

10/31:  Bolts of Blue Online Auction Opens at 10:00 AM on ClickBid

11/1:  Bolts of Blue Online Auction Closes at 9:00 PM on ClickBid

11/2:  Bolts of Blue:  Parent Night Out & Lock-In

11/4-7:  7th Grade Field Trip (Sun to Wed - Keys)

11/6:  7th Grade Field Trip (Local)

11/7:  Early Release, Dismissal Begins at Noon

11/9:  Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home

11/12:  Veteran's Day, Non-Student Day

11/14:  PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Breakfast

11/15:  Lightning Leader Ceremony

11/19-23:  Fall Break, No School

11/29:  Fall Picture Retakes (Yearbook Photos) & Group Photos

11/29:  Board of Director Meeting

11/30:  4th Grade Field Trip

11/30-12/4:  6th Grade Field Trip (Fri, Mon, Tues)

12/1:  PTA Winterfest
Academic Calendar

Edsby Questions?

Report Absences to:
Attendance@lutzprep.org
Volunteer Corner
Blazing Bolts Run Club Volunteers - New Sign Up
We are looking for 4 volunteers at each running club to help with set up, facilitating, and break down.  You must be HCPS volunteer approved for 2018/2019 school year.  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.
 
Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed Various Assignments- October 27th - Lots of Help Still Needed!
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
Please note: Per Florida State law, school volunteers must be background checked each year. 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. 

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

PTA All Pro Dad's Meeting
Hey Dads and Kids...Great breakfast last month!  Let's keep it going.  Join us for October's Lutz Prep/Lutz Pre-Prep All Pro Dad - Dad’s and Kid’s Breakfast.  This month's topic is "Reading".  Big Idea: An easy way for dads and kids to spend time together is by picking a book and reading together.  Reading with your child will broaden their imagination and encourage creativity, while strengthening your relationship.

Team up with other Lutz Prep Dads and Kids for a quick before-school breakfast on Wednesday, October 17th.  Doors open at 7:00 AM.  The program starts at 7:15 AM and ends at 7:45 AM. It’s fun and it’s free.  You and your kids will be glad you came!  Dad's don't forget to bring your license to check in with the front office and be issued a visitors badge.  Great way to start the morning.  Contact Ryan Martin with any questions.
 

PTA Reflections Program 2018-2019 - Deadline October 22, 2018
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.

 

Box Top Campaign
Our Annual Box Tops drive is underway!  Please start clipping and collecting Box Tops.  This year each classroom has a collection goal of 1,800 Box Tops!  Classroom collections will be tallied monthly and for the classes that achieve their monthly goals they will be rewarded!  Stay tuned for more exciting contest details in the coming weeks!

You can find Box Tops on thousands of your favorite products, visit this LINK for a complete list of 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:    
  1. Neatly cut and sort your Box Tops and place into baggies or print a fun collection sheet from HERE and adhere the Box Tops.
  2. Place your child's name and homeroom teacher's name on the baggie or collection sheet so that he/she receives credit.
  3. Baggies can be dropped off in the collection mailbox in the front lobby or with your homeroom teacher.
 
***Don’t forget to download the Bonus Box Tops app to earn even more Box Tops digitally!***
Box Tops for Education has rolled out a new app for your Smartphone or Apple device. It allows our school to earn BONUS Box Tops for items you already buy with the on-package Box Tops.  Check the app often as the offers change weekly!

It only takes a few minutes to download the app and create an account which allows you to automatically add bonus Box Tops to our school with just a picture of your receipt.  Screen shot or forward the email you receive from the Box Tops Bonus App showing the Receipt ID and the amounts earned and then email to LutzPrepBoxTops@aol.com along with your child’s homeroom teachers name so that they can receive Box Tops credit for their class!
 

Bonus Box Tops = More Money for Our School!  Thank you for helping out Lutz Prep!!
If you have any questions, please contact Natacha Sanderson or Nicole Trailer at LutzPrepBoxTops@aol.com
 
Grandparents Breakfast
Thank you to all who came out to our Grandparents Breakfast this week! We hope you all enjoyed yourselves!  Thank you to all the PTA volunteers for their planning and dedication to hosting this special event for our students and grandparents!

Coach's Corner
Boys Basketball Tryouts (JV and Varsity) 5th -8th Grade Athletes

  • When: Monday, October 15th, after school until 5:00 PM.  Students are to report to gym at dismissal.  Coach Mollick will meet them there and give further instructions.
  • Where: LP Gym
  • Who:
    • Boys JV - 5-6th grade
    • Boys Varsity - 6-8th grade
  • Items Needed: Athletic clothing, shoes, and water
  • For tryouts:  Parents can wait outside of the gym by the double doors at 5:00 PM.  If they are more than 10 minutes late their child will be escorted to aftercare where charges may be incurred.
  • Season runs from 11/5 through Winter Break
  • Games on Mon/Wed from 4:30-5:30 PM or 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Preseason Practice – TBD
  • Regular Season Practice – Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 – 4:15 PM
The following three (3) steps are required by Friday, October 12th in order to attend tryouts:
  1. Current Sports Physical on file at the school office 
  2. Sports Liability and Information online form (one submission per school year covers ALL sports)
  3. Boys Basketball Tryout online signup
 

Girls Basketball Tryouts (JV and Varsity) 5th -8th Grade Athletes

  • When:  Tryouts – Thursday, October 18, 2018, after school until 5:00 PM.  Students are to report to gym at dismissal.  Coach Mollick will meet them there and give further instructions.
  • Where – LP Gym
  • Who:
    • Girls JV 5-6th grade
    • Girls Varsity 6-8th grade
  • Items Needed:  Athletic clothing, shoes, and water
  • For tryouts:  Parents can wait outside of the gym by the double doors at 5:00 PM.  If they are more than 10 minutes late their child will be escorted to aftercare where charges may be incurred.
  • Season runs from 11/6 through Winter Break
  • Games Typically on Tues/Thurs from 4:30-5:30 PM or 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Preseason Practice – TBD
  • Regular Season Practice – Mon/Wed 3:00-4:15 PM
The following three (3) steps are required by Wednesday, October 17th in order to attend tryouts:
  1. Current Sports Physical on file at the school office 
  2. Sports Liability and Information online form (one submission per school year covers ALL sports)
  3. Girls Basketball Tryout online signup.

 


Blazing Bolts Running Club 1st-5th Grade Students
Quarter 2 of the Blazing Bolts Run Club begins Thursday, October 18th (rescheduled date).  Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 17th at noon.
 
This intramural club is open to any 1st -5th grade student.  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 (meet in the gym at dismissal) until 4:30 PM.
 
Please note, all eight quarter 2 sessions are held on Tuesdays with the exception of the first date.  
 

(1)  10/18 (the only Thursday club) Thanksgiving Break Week - No Run Club
(2)  10/23/2018 (6)  11/27/2018
(3)  10/30/2018 (7)  12/4/2018
(4)  11/6/2018 (8)  12/11/2018
(5)  11/13/2018  


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 fifty children who sign up. 
 
There are 3 (three) steps that must be completed by Wednesday, October 17th at noon in order to participate at the first session:
  1. Click HERE to visit the school store to pay the $80 enrollment fee and submit student's t-shirt size.  Please note, only 50 students in the club per quarter - register now!  Payment screen will not be available once limit is met.
  2. Click HERE to complete Sports Liability online form (one per year/per student covers ALL intramural sport your student will participate in).
  3. Turn in your FHSAA Sports Physical Form (this is not the same as a regular health check up).  This sports physical must be on file at the school before student 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 front office (please keep a copy for your personal records).

 
If you have any further questions feel free to email me at: chad.mollick@lutzprep.org.

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

Art Department Needs Your Submissions for a  Leader In Me Exhibit
Calling all LP students! We need your creative input for a permanent Leader in Me Art Exhibit!  You will be using your photography skills. We would be delighted to have each student participate.
 
Here are the steps….
  • Step #1: Find objects that represent how you practice one of the 7 Habits. For example, you could use soccer socks to represent Habit #3, Put First Things First, to show that you put “First Things First” by practicing soccer drills before you watch TV.
  • Step #2: Arrange those objects into the acronym letters, L.I.M. (see example pictures)
  • Step #3: Take a picture of it! Then email it to Mrs. Williams at holly.williams@lutzprep.org.
 
We will make a large collection of everyone’s photographs for the display.  Thank you for helping!!
News from Middle School

Middle School Dance 
Middle School Dance (6th-8th Grade Only), Friday, October 12th 6:00-8:30 PM.  Students may still purchase tickets at the door for $8.


Odyssey of the Mind - Middle School Club 6-8th Only
The mission of Creative Competitions, Inc. is to provide creative problem-solving opportunities for everyone and to foster original and divergent thinking. Through the Odyssey of the Mind program, we promote creativity by challenging teams to solve divergent problems, that is, those with more than one solution. By working in teams, participants learn teamwork, the appreciation and understanding of others, and that a group is a more powerful thinking force than an individual. They develop a sense of self-respect and respect for others through preparatory activities such as brainstorming and role playing. 

  • Click HERE for more information and to sign up for the teams by Friday, October 19th.
  • Once you have signed up, please visit the LP School Store to secure your spot on the team. 
Please see Mr. Bethune with any questions.

High School Information Night
8th grade just started...but high school is right around the corner.  
Lutz Prep and Learning Gate Community School will host the 2018 High School Night for our 8th graders Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 from 4pm-6pm. Come learn about your options in order to make an informed high school decision. For more information, please contact Brian.Bethune@lutzprep.org.

Lutz Prep Presents
High School Information Night
Hosted by Learning Gate Community School
October 30th from 4:00-6:00 PM
207 West Lutz Fern Road, Lutz FL 33548

Lutz Prep VEX Robotics Club (5th-8th Grade Students)
What is Vex Robotics? 
The study of robotics inherently relates to all facets of STEM, and when students learn through exploration, it increases motivation and desire to succeed.  

Club Goals
The goal of this club is to give students an opportunity to use a space in order to expand their ideas into reality using technology.  We hope to build a course to gain enough experience to compete with other teams.

  • When:  Starting Friday, October 26th.  Fridays 3:00-4:00 PM for the second and third nine weeks.
  • Where:  Room 214 Mr. Robbibaro’s room (students meet in the gym at dismissal)
  • Who:  5th-8th grade students (You must be in good academic standing to participate in any after school activity)
  • Cost:  $10/week/student paid at the school store
  • Pick Up:  Promptly at 4:00 PM in the Pre-Prep Building. (After 4:15 students will be sent to Aftercare and will be responsible for any fees
  • Sponsor:  Mr. Robbibaro 
Please click HERE for the full flyer and sign up form to be returned to school.
Community Outreach Opportunity
From time to time there will be options for LP families to participate in voluntary community outreach opportunities.   Please visit our website under the Campus Life\Community Outreach Opportunities tab for details on a new opportunity scheduled on Thursday, October 18th from 4:00 -700 PM at Happy Cow.

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
2018-19 Transition Year for New Uniform Vendor
Click HERE to read full details about our uniform transition. 

Order from Red’s Team Sports:  https://lutzprepschoolstore.itemorder.com/sale
 
New Sessions for After School Vendors
  • Idea Lab
    • October 23rd - December 20th
    • Tuesdays Middle School Grades
    • Thursdays Elementary Grades
    • Click HERE for a flyer
    • click HERE to register online
Character Book Parade
Click HERE for parade route and parent viewing area.

 
Important Reminder Information From the Clinic

Tips to follow in order to help keep Lutz Prep Students Healthy.

Lice facts:
  • By taking some precautions, you may be able to prevent your child from getting or spreading lice.
  • Check your child’s head every night. If lice are found begin treatment immediately.
  • Students should avoid sharing items that touch the head like combs, head bands, headphones, and hats.
  • Long hair should be kept up while in school.
  • Lutz Prep follows a no nit policy. If your student is found to have live lice or nits(eggs) they will need to be excluded from school until treated.
  • All students must be cleared by the school nurse before returning.
Cold/Flu:
  • If your child is sick with a cold or flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. (The fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
  • The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against influenza (Flu) and its potentially serious complications.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis):
  • Symptoms: Red, watery eyes, itching or burning, pus, sensitivity to light, swollen eyelids.
  • Pink eye can be caused by bacteria or a virus and is highly contagious.
  • If your child is exhibiting signs and symptoms of pink eye, they MUST be excluded from school until you provide the following:
  • A physician statement indicating a non-contagious eye ailment.
  • Or 48 hours after treatment begins and there are no longer signs/symptoms.
If you have any questions please contact Nurse Kopp.
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