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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V6 Issue 31, February 16, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please click HERE to review the email that was sent to our families yesterday regarding the recent events in Parkland, Florida.  We are continually thankful for the support and partnership of our parents, school district, and community as a whole.  For tips on talking with your children about tragedies like this, please click HERE for a communication from the National Association of School Psychologists.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our staff for assistance.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Guertin
Lutz Preparatory School Director
 

Florida Standards Assessments
As we have begun the second part of the school year, we want to inform you of some key information regarding the upcoming spring assessments. Below you will find tentative testing dates for the grade levels and their respective assessments.  Please be aware that these dates are provided within testing “windows”, and they can change based on various factors.  State and district changes, unforeseen technology issues, and internal scheduling at Lutz Prep all can play a factor in altering testing dates and times.  While we make every attempt to communicate with families, teachers, and our students in order to be best prepared, we appreciate your flexibility and patience during this time. In addition, please note that during testing windows, we will be a ‘closed campus’ and no volunteering is available.
 
Below are some good tips to help your child during testing:
  • Get a good night’s sleep
  • Eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school
  • Arrive to school ON TIME! Tardiness will affect your child’s testing schedule
  • Avoid scheduling appointments during the school day
  • Reminder: Absolutely NO electronics allowed during testing (cell phones, smart watch/wrist phones, etc.)
  • Help reinforce academic integrity and that this is a snapshot of your child’s progress
  • Encourage them to do their best and not stress
**TENTATIVE** Testing Plan
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
 
1st & 2nd grade:
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- weeks of April 2-13
 
3rd grade:
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- April 9 & 10
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- week of April 30-May 4
 
4th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- March 6
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of April 16-20testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
 
5th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- March 6
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of April 16-20testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 1 & 2
 
6th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- March 6
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of April 16-20testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
 
7th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- March 6
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of April 16-20testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
Civics EOC (Computer Based Test -NGSSS)- April 30testing window is 4/30 to 5/4
 
8th grade: (Students will take ONE math assessment, based on course enrollment)
FSA ELA Writing (Computer Based Test)- March 1testing window is 3/1 to 3/9
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of April 16-20testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
Algebra 1 EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- week of April 23-27testing window is 4/16 to 5/11
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 1 
 
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**

Florida Standards Assessment Portal
The FSA portal is your source for information about the Florida Standards Assessments.

Florida’s K-12 assessment system measures students’ achievement of Florida’s education standards, which were developed and implemented to ensure that all students graduate from high school ready for success in college, career, and life.  Assessment supports instruction and student learning, and test results help Florida’s educational leadership and stakeholders determine whether the goals of the education system are being met.  Please click HERE to visit the Florida Department of Education FSA Portal.  


FSA Parent Notification Letters
Please click on the respective grade level links below for FSA Informational Letters that will be sent home with students on Monday, February 19, 2018.  For future reference regarding FSA please continue to monitor the NEWSFLASH or visit the Assessment section of our website.

Upcoming Week at a Glance:
  • Saturday, February 17:
    • Prospective Family Open House (for those applicants in the 2018-19 K-8 Enrollment Lottery and also for current LP 5th graders to visit the middle school)
  • Monday, February 19:
    • Reminder school is IN SESSION on Monday, February 19th and is a regular student attendance day:  all district offices are open even with President's Day. 
    • Please see the link below for the Academic Calendar for all 2017-18 non-student days and early release days.
  • Tuesday, February 20:
    • Washington DC 8th Grade Parent Meeting
  • Wednesday, February 21:
    • Early Release, Dismissal Begins at Noon
    • Family Afternoon Spirit Day at Dairy Queen
    • Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day for Thunder and Lightning Levels or Donate $6
    • K-8 Enrollment Lottery (current K-8 students do not need to apply) at 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, February 22:
    • Brightest Bolt Ceremony
    • Birthday Club at Lunch
    • 1st Grade Field Trip
    • PTA General Assembly Meeting
    • Board of Director's Meeting at 6:00 PM
  • Friday, February 23:
    • Final Deadline to Purchase Tickets for Mother Son Event
    • Father Daughter Dance
Academic Calendar
Monthly Calendar
Arrival and Dismissal Safety

 
No Parking in the Car Loops 
The front car loops are NO PARKING ZONES at all times.  They are reserved for active dismissal and arrival car looping and emergency vehicles only.
 
3/1 - Special Chick Fil A Lunch - Must Pre-Order

3/2 - Mother Son Event

3/4 - Bolts Bubble Run

3/6-3/9 - 8th Grade DC Field Trip

3/7 - 6th Grade Health Screenings

3/9 - PTA Let's Raise Hope Community Service Project Collections End

3/9 - Before/After Care Bill Due

3/9 - End of 3rd Grading Period

3/12-3/16 - Spring Break School and District Offices Closed - No School

3/21 - PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Meeting

3/21 - Early Release, Dismissal Begins at Noon

3/23 - Camp Invention Early Bird Discount Expires

3/29 - Brightest Bolts Ceremony

3/29 - Board of Director's Meeting

3/29 - Birthday Club at Lunch

3/30 - No School - Good Friday

3/30 - Lost and Found Items Donated to Charity

4/2 - Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

4/20 - 7th Annual LP Golf Outing


5/24 - 8th Grade Graduation
Report Absence to:
attendance@lutzprep.org
Lost and Found Donated
Missing glasses, DS holder with games, and watch - please see Mrs. Robin at the front desk ASAP to claim.  Holding these few items for one more week.

Please make sure your student's LAST and FIRST name is clearly labeled on all items brought to school we have donated 4 bags full of water bottles, sweater, jackets, and miscellaneous clothing items.

Please note in the future lost and found items will be donated the last Friday of every month.

Lunch Catering from Tastes of Tampa Bay

March menu will be open for ordering tonight through Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at midnight.  Please see our website for full details.

Bolts Have Talent
The first annual Bolts Have Talent show will be held on Friday, February 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Lutz Prep Gym and is sponsored by the Lutz Prep Student Council. 

  • Doors open at 5:15 PM - Enter through the Main Building Front Lobby
  • Concessions will be sold $1.00 water , $1.00 chips and $1.00 candy 
  • Tickets sold at the door: 
    • $5.00 for adults and middle school students
    • $3.00 for K-5th students 
    • Free for non-school aged kids
    • Students who order tickets early received their tickets today at school in homeroom

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the show that the students have been preparing for the last couple of weeks!  We will have a live voting taking place for audience members who are present! Invited your grandparents, aunts/uncles etc. to the show! We look forward to seeing you!

Volunteer Corner
  • NEW!  Father Daughter Dance Floor Mat Set Up Crew:
    • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius
  • NEW!  Father Daughter Dance Clean Up Crew:
    • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius
  • NEW!  Mother Son Event Volunteers:
    • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius

2018-19 Lottery Applicant Open House
We are hosting our annual prospective family open house for applicants in our 2018-19 lottery on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 from 9:00-11:00 AM.  Please share this information with any of your friends/family who are interested in applying for Lutz Preparatory K-8 in the 2018-19 school year.  The lottery will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:00 PM.  Reminder, current K-8 students DO NOT need to apply for the lottery.

  • All lottery applicants are invited to attend including Lutz Pre-Prep VPK graduates who have applied for Kindergarten at the K-8 charter school. 
  • In addition, due to the transition from elementary to middle school grades, our CURRENT 5th grade families are invited to come tour the middle school and learn about the differences between being a 5th grader and being a 6th grader at Lutz Preparatory. 

Family Afternoon Spirit Day at Dairy Queen

PTA Updates
General Assembly Meeting
All PTA members are invited to attend the next general assembly meeting to vote on the Nominating Committee for the 2018-19 school year.  Meeting will begin at 8:15 AM in the main building cafeteria on Thursday, February 22, 2018.



School-Wide Community Service Project
Collecting Donations from 2/12-3/9

Did you know that every two minutes a child is removed from his or her home due to abuse or neglect?
PROVIDING DIGNITY AND HOPE. When children are removed from abusive or neglectful homes they often have inadequate, dirty or stained clothing, and little else.  They carry their few belongings in a trash bag.  Eckerd Raising Hope serves over 3,000 kids of all ages each year. When a child enters a ROOM OF HOPE they discover a cheerful, store-like room where they can “shop” for clothes, toiletries, shoes, school uniforms, comfort items and more. Plus, each child is given a brand new duffle bag to carry their belongings. This year's Lutz Prep community service project is to support Eckerd Raising Hope by collecting much-needed toiletries, undergarments and duffel bags for its ROOM OF HOPE.  Click HERE for all the details and the donation wish list.



Father/Daughter Dance
Click HERE for a printable RSVP, FINAL DAY TO RSVP is Friday, February 16, 2018 by end of school day.  

Mother/Son Event
Click HERE for a printable RSVP.  FINAL DAY TO RSVP is Friday, February 23, 2018 by end of school day.  
 
Special Chick-Fil-A Lunch Coming March 1
Special lunch available for deliver on Thursday, March 1, 2018.  This is a special ONE DAY ONLY food delivery.  Pre-order forms will be published next week in the weekly reminders.  Save the lunch date for Thursday, March 1st.


Summer Programs at Lutz Preparatory School
Pre-Prep Summer Camps (ages 3-5)
Offering camps to students ages 3-5 years old.  Camp will be from 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM 

  • $25 non-refundable registration fee
  • $100 per week for 3 day camp (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • $140 per week for 5 day camp (Monday-Friday)
  • Aftercare will be provided from 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM at a rate of $15/day or $50/week
  • Click HERE for all the details and registration paperwork.
K-8 Camp Information Coming Soon!
 

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

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.

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.

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

High School Tours and Open Houses
Please contact each school directly for full details or additional information.   

21st Century Skills and Leader in Me Program

Focus for February:

  • 21st Century:  Informational Skills
    • The ability to create, evaluate, and effectively utilize information, technology, and media.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate:
      • gain knowledge through reading, media, and technology
      • consume and produce information
  • Habit #5:  Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood


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.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:   
Supporting Students with a Successful Start!
Reminder from February 9th NEWSFLASH:  Beginning Monday, February 26, 2018, items such as backpacks, projects, homework, etc. will not be delivered to the classroom nor will students be called out of class to retrieve them.  Limiting distractions, interruptions, and time out of class can help students stay focused on their learning.

*Lunches may be dropped off in emergency cases but will be delivered to the lunchroom (not classroom) prior to your child’s lunch period. This should be in emergencies only and not be a regular occurrence.


Cold and Flu Season Is Still in Full Force
As we have communicated several times over the last month.  Parents can assist us in maintaining a healthy environment by keeping children home who show signs of communicable disease and encouraging frequent proper hand washing.  If your child has a fever, he/she cannot return to school until fever-free for 24 hours without the assistance of fever reducing medicines.

Reminders From the Clinic
Please click HERE to review previously published information from the clinic.  

Letter from the Florida Department of Health Regarding Influenza
Previously published to parents, please click HERE for a letter from the Florida Department of Health regarding an increase in flu reports recently and steps to help prevent the spread of the contagious disease. 

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