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Weekly Reminders
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This Week at a Glance:
  • Wednesday, February 28:
    • Deadline to place order for March Lunch Menu at midnight
  • Thursday, March 1:
    • Closed Campus Due to Testing:  8th Grade FSA Writes
    • Special Chick-Fil-A Lunch Delivered (pre-orders only)
    • FINAL DEADLINE TO PURCHASE 2017-18 YEARBOOK
    • 5th-8th Grade Boys and Girls Competitive Hockey Tryouts until 4:30 PM
  • Friday, March 2:
    • Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing:  8th Grade FSA Writes
    • Mother Son Event
  • Sunday, March 4:
    • Bolts Bubble Run

Lunch Catering from Tastes of Tampa Bay - March Menu

March menu is open for orders through Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at midnight.  Please see our website for full details.

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.

Bolts Bubble Run - FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER
Sunday, March 4, 2018 8:00 AM
Al Lopez Park
5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Kids Dash

Packet Pickup and Late Registration: 
Friday, March 2nd 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Lutz Prep Legacy Walk (outside the main building near the flag pole)
Please note, LP is a closed campus beginning at 8:00 AM, volunteers and parents may not enter the lobby after 8:00 AM.  Students will be testing in the administration offices.

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.

Wash away your troubles with a run through floating bubbles!

Volunteer Corner
From the Parent/Student Handbook:  100.10 State of Parent Volunteerism.  As a part of the Lutz Preparatory philosophy of setting and maintaining the highest standards for students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and board members, each year we require parents to volunteer a minimum 25 hours of time in service to the school community. This volunteerism is a part of the Policy Acknowledgment forms each family signs on a yearly basis. Lutz Preparatory shall maintain the highest level of parental and community support as this positively impacts learning and achievement for all children. Volunteers are subject to school rules and regulations at all times while on school campus. Please schedule in advance your classroom visits/volunteer time.
  • Mother Son Event Help, Friday, March 2:
    • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius
  • Bolts Bubble Run, help needed Friday, March 2 and Sunday, March 4:
    • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius
PTA Updates
General Assembly Meeting Moved to March 22nd
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, March 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.

 
Mother Son Event
 
Friday, March 2, 2018, from 4:00-6:00 PM
Spring Sports
Track, Girls Hockey, Boys Hockey, and Girls Flag Football
 
Co-ed Competitive Track (5-8th Grade)
  1. Click HERE for sports physical:  required to participate (if you already have on file for 17-18 no need to resubmit)
  2. Click HERE for liability waiver:  required to participate (if you already have on file for 17-18 no need to resubmit)
  3. Click HERE to register for team.
  • No tryouts
  • Practice begins Monday, March 5th – After dismissal until 4:30
  • Normal Practices will run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays at the same time
  • If 10 minutes late picking up students escorted to aftercare located in the preschool building where parents will be responsible for any cost incurred
  • The regular season runs from April 5th to April 28th.  May 12th is for state qualifiers only.
    • Track meets:
      • Thursday, April 5:  meet at Rushe Middle School @4:00
      • Thursday, April 12:  meet at Rushe Middle School @4:00
      • Thursday, April 19:  meet at Rushe Middle School @ 4:00
      • Saturday, April 28:  meet at Lecanto
      • State Qualified Runners Only:  Saturday, May 12
  • Enrollment fee is $120 if student has a cross country uniform they can re-use or $140 if they need a new one and is to be paid online using the LP Athletic Store

Competitive Girls’ and Boys' Hockey (5th-8th)
  1. Click HERE for sports physical:  required to tryout (if you already have on file for 17-18 no need to resubmit)
  2. Click HERE for liability waiver:  required to participate (if you already have on file for 17-18 no need to resubmit)
  3. Click HERE to register for tryouts.
 
  • Tryouts are Thursday, March 1st and possibly Monday, March 5th from after school until 4:30
  • Teams will be posted on Tuesday March 6th at the latest in the gym with a follow up email to the families of the students who made the team
  • Girls Practice begins TBD by coaches and the regular season runs from 3/26 – 4/20
    • Games on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Fridays usually at 4:30 PM
    • Practices will take place opposite games with AT LEAST 1 practice per week
  • Boys Practice begins TBD by coaches and the regular season runs from 3/27 – 5/11
    • Games on Tuesdays and Thursday usually at 4:30 PM
    • Practices will take place opposite games with AT LEAST one practice per week
  • Enrollment fee is $140 and is to be paid online using the LP Athletic Store

Competitive Girls’ Flag Football (5-8th Grade) 
  1. Click HERE for sports physical:  required to participate (if you already have on file for 17-18 no need to resubmit)
  2. Click HERE for liability waiver:  required to participate (if you already have on file for 17-18 no need to resubmit)
  3. Click HERE to register for tryouts.
  • Tryouts are Monday, March 5th  from after school until 5:00 PM
  • Teams will be posted on Tuesday March 6th in the gym with a follow up email to the families of the girls who made the team
  • Practice begins TBD will take place from after dismissal until 4:30 or 5:00 depending on the coaches’ decision
  • Games will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 PM
    • Practices during the regular season will run opposite games with AT LEAST one practice per week
  • If 10 minutes late picking up students escorted to aftercare located in the preschool building where parents will be responsible for any cost incurred
  • Enrollment fee is $140 and is to be paid online using the LP Athletic Store
After School Activities
New session begins March 2, 2018

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.  


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**
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.

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
  • Leader In Me 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.

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