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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V6 Issue 28, January 26, 2018
News From the Office:

As a staff, we are committed to enhancing character education through 21st century skills and Leader in Me at Lutz Prep.  Part of our mission is inspiring our students to be life-long learners. At the beginning of next month, we will be focusing on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.  We encourage our families to join us in exploring opportunities with your child(ren) in taking pride in having a plan. Ask your student what his/her goals are for the 2nd half of the school year. Planning ahead and setting goals in advance helps us to identify the steps needed to help guide our pursuit of success!
 

 

February Focus:
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind (February 1-16)
  • Highly Effective Practices:
    • Define outcomes before you act
    • Create and live by a Personal Mission Statement
 

 
Upcoming Week at a Glance:
  • Wednesday, January 31:
    • Early Release - Dismissal Begins at Noon
    • Bolt of Blue Dress Down Day for Thunder and Lightning Levels or Donate $6
    • Family Spirit Afternoon at Dairy Queen
    • February Lunch Menu Open for Orders Deadline is Midnight
  • Thursday, February 1:
    • Intent to Return in 2018-19 Online Form Deadline at midnight for all Current K-7th Students
    • Conference Night:  See your teacher for details on individual conferences
  • Friday, February 2:
    • Kindergarten Field Trip

Week of 2/5-29 Spirit Week See Flyer Below
Academic Calendar
Monthly Calendar

Intent to Return or Transfer
Deadline to complete the required Intent to Return online form by Thursday, February 1, 2018, at midnight.  See previous NEWSFLASH publications for full details.

Intent to Return Online Form

Tastes of Tampa Bay Lunch Catering
All orders must be placed via http://www.orgsonline.com/.  
Please see our website for full details.


Lunch Menu 2/1-2/28 open for orders - deadline Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at midnight.

Report Absence to:
attendance@lutzprep.org
 
2/5 - 2/9 - Spirit Week

2/8 - Progress Reports Sent Home

2/9 - Camp Invention Alumni Discount Expires

2/9 - Fair Day - No School

2/12 -2/16 - Scholastic Book Fair

2/12 - Spring Pictures

2/14 - PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad's Meeting

2/14 - Before/After Care Bill Due

2/16 - 2nd Grade Field Trip

2/16 - Middle School Talent Show

2/17 - Prospective Families K-8 Open House

2/21 - Early Release - Dismissal Begins at Noon

2/21 - Bolt of Blue Dress Down Day for Thunder and Lightning Levels or Donate $6

2/21 - Lutz Preparatory K-8 Enrollment Lottery (current K-8 students do not need to apply for lottery)

2/22 - Brightest Bolt Ceremony

2/22 - Board of Director's Meeting

2/23 - Father Daughter Dance

3/2 - Mother Son Event

3/4 - Bolts Bubble Run

3/23 - Camp Invention Early Bird Discount Expires

4/20 - 7th Annual LP Golf Outing


5/24 - 8th Grade Graduation
Volunteer Corner
  • Spring Bookfair Volunteers
    • February 8 & February 12th - 16th:  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius
  • FLAG FOOTBALL COACH NEEDED ASAP:
    • Coach Mollick and our Middle School Boy's Flag Football B Team are desperately in need of a coach.  Please contact Coach Mollick if you can volunteer.  Requirements:
      • Needs to get fingerprinting done with HCPS.  Fees will will be reimbursed by Lutz Prep.
      • Online coaching Certification is required with fee also reimbursed.
      • Season begins 1/29 and runs through 3/9
      • Typically 2 games per week (Mon/Wed) from 4:30-5:30.  Also, 2 practices per week (Tues/Thurs) from after school until 4:30.
      • Travel will be necessary around the North Tampa area.
Lutz Prep Family Spirit Afternoon
Come join our LP Community for an afternoon of fun and food!
Wednesday January 31, 2018
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ballantrae Dairy Queen
17826 Aprile Drive
Lutz, FL 33558
10% of ALL sales will benefit Lutz Prep 8th grade class to fund for their graduation dance!
Dine in and take out ONLY, drive thru excluded from benefit sales
8th Grade Graduation
Save the Date: 
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Eighth Grade Graduation
Steinbrenner High School Auditorium                       
5:00 - 5:45 PM Arrival Time
6:00 - 8:00 PM Graduation
More details coming soon
8th Grade Graduates Dance
Save the Date: 
Friday May 18, 2018
Neilsen Reception Hall
501 Brooker Creek Blvd
Oldsmar, FL 34677
More details coming soon

Spring Picture Day
Monday, February 12, 2018
Please note, only student that have prepaid will have photos taken.  Parents must prepay online or send check in with order form by picture day.  

Uniforms not required for photos, students may change out of uniform for photos to be taken, then change back before returning to class.  Throughout the rest of the school day standard uniforms must be worn.  

PTA Updates
Lutz Preparatory Spirit Week


Father/Daughter Dance
Click HERE for a printable RSVP


Mother/Son Event
Click HERE for a printable RSVP

Yearbook Sales
2017-2018 Yearbook sales have started and will be accepted through Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Purchase yearbooks online by visiting: 

Order forms and envelopes were sent home with all students to purchase by cash, check, or money order payable to: Lutz Prep PTA.  If you need additional copies please stop by the front office.

NEW:  PTA Yearbook Website
Please click HERE to visit the PTA website for everything related to yearbook.  From this site you can:
  • Get link directly to the Interstate Studio website to place an online order.
  • Help out the Yearbook Committee by uploading classroom/field trip/school events that will assist in creating a memorable yearbook for our school.
If you have any questions regarding the 2017-18 yearbook or any of the items above, please contact the yearbook committee at lutzprepyearbook@gmail.com.

Brightest Bolts
Congratulations to our Brightest Bolts who were recognized at our morning ceremonies in December and January. 

December 2017

  • Kindergarten:  Melania L., Karolina N., Diana E., & Shiven C.
  • 1st Grade:  Aubrie S., Honor L., Gatlin A., Evan H., & Colin M.
  • 2nd Grade:  Ava B., Jessi S., Sophia D., Saharsh R., & Addison Y.
  • 3rd Grade:  Marissa V., Kevin Z., Sophia S., Bo W., & Aleena K.
  • 4th Grade:  Simrit K., Ben Steele, Ryland G., & Maya L.
  • 5th Grade:  Torrin T., Ava C., Isabelle H., & Mariana R.

 

January 2018

  • Kindergarten:  Reichle S., Mason H., Tyler H., & Emma B.
  • 1st Grade:  Sophia A., Grady S., Caden D., Christopher P., & Luke P.
  • 2nd Grade:  Kennedy S., Cole H., Addyson D., Samantha B., & Cooper B.
  • 3rd Grade:  Jiulie M., Cora S., Catalina J., Luke H., & Riddhi B.
  • 4th Grade:  Evan D., Eva H., Valerie K., & Cole D.

Bolts Bubble Run - Registration Now Open!
Save the Date:  
Sunday, March 4, 2018 8:00AM
Al Lopez Park
5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Kids Dash
Online registration website now open!
 



Click the Register Now link above to register online at Active.com or click HERE to download a Registration Form and avoid the online convenience fee.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  The Bolts Bubble Run is a family event promoting health and wellness in our community.  Sponsors help us to cover our costs and keep entry fees low for participants.
Click HERE to learn more about sponsoring our event.
 
Wash away your troubles with a run through floating bubbles!

Save the Date:  Lutz Prep 7th Annual Golf Outing!
Friday, April 20, 2018
1:00 PM Shotgun Start

Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club
10630 Plantation Bay Drive, Tampa FL 33647
Registration Website Now Open!
Click HERE to visit the registration website.

Please join us for this annual event that has raised over $75,000 for Lutz Prep over the past 6 years!

Lots of fun in store for this great Lutz Prep Community day. Make plans now to join us!

Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities Available:  Please contact Michael Homer at 216-789-7722.

After School Activities Spring Sessions Spots Still Available
  • Bricks 4 Kidz K-5 (Legos Star Wars & Ninjago)
    • Starts Tuesday 1/23, click HERE for flyer
  • SoccerGemz (NEW) K-5
    • Starts Friday 1/19, click HERE for flyer
  • Chef it Up Cooking VPK-6
    • Mondays - currently spots available, click HERE for flyer

Show on the Road Musical Theater EC3-8th grade
We are so pleased to present The Little Mermaid Jr. coming to Lutz Preparatory School. This exciting musical for grades K-5 will be directed by Ms. Jessica Schoenfeld and Ms. Reena Aldridge. If you aren't registered to join us, please do so by visiting www.showontheroadtampa.com/classes. Our semester-long class session will include in a full-length, hour-long production of The Little Mermaid Jr. with lights, sound, costumes, scenery and a whole lot of singing, acting and dancing. All students will have a fun, well-rounded part in the play! We can't wait to journey "Under the Sea" with you! 
  • Spring 2018 Classes
    Click HERE to register
    • Mondays:  3:15-4:15 PM, Middle School Drama Club, ages 11 & up
    • Tuesdays:  3:15-4:15 PM Musical Theatre Jazz Dance, ages 6 & up 
    • Wednesdays:  3:15-4:15 PM, Musical Theatre,  ages 6-10
    • Thursdays: 
      • 3:15-4:15 PM Musical Theatre, ages 6-10
      • 3:15-4:00 PM Broadway Babies, ages 3-5

Classes start week of January 15th, 2017, with no class on Monday, January 15th, Monday, February 19th, and week of March 12th-16th.​


High School Tours and Open Houses
Please contact each school directly for full details or additional information.   
  • Brooks DeBartolo High School - Charter School
  • Wharton High School Incoming 9th Graders Tours:
    • January 30th, and February 13th, all tours start at 7:45 AM in the front office and will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.  Principal Woods will lead all tours.  RSVP to ona.miller@sdhc.k12.fl.us
    • School Website
  • Sickles High School Parent Information Night:

The Leader in Me 7 Habits

  1. Be Proactive
  2. Begin with the End in Mind
  3. Put First Things First
  4. Think Win-Win
  5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
  6. Synergize
  7. Sharpen the Saw

Please click HERE for a helpful Leader in Me Parent Guide to help you learn more about the program.

Camp Invention Summer Camp at Lutz Preparatory
Camp Invention’s all-new summer program, Fast Forward, shows children that even the wildest and craziest ideas can become reality! Campers in grades K-6 will create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical robot dog, and build futuristic dream homes. Lutz Prep teachers lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that encourage children to think big, explore their curiosity, and never give up! Visit campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to register.
Check out the following YouTube Video with details about the Fast Forward program.

Use promo code Ideas25 to save $25 (expires 3/23) and Ideas15 to save $15 (expires 5/4). www.campinvention.org   JUNE 11-15 at Lutz Prep    Christina.mitchelson@lutzprep.org

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