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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V6 Issue 41, May 4, 2018
Important Deadline
  • Friday, May 4:
    • Final Day to Purchase Sports Banquet Tickets
    • Camp Invention Early Bird Discount Ends
    • Potential Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing

Upcoming Week at a Glance
  • Monday, May 7:
    • Final Deadline to RSVP for 8th Grade Dance at 3:00 PM
    • Potential Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing
  • Tuesday, May 8:
    • Potential Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing
  • Wednesday, May 9:
    • Potential Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing
    • PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Meeting
    • Before and After Care Bill Due
    • Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day
    • Early Release, Dismissal Begins at Noon
    • District Middle School Battle of the Books
  • Thursday, May 10:
    • Potential Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing
  • Friday, May 11:
    • Potential Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing
    • Kindergarten Field Trip
    • All Library Books are Due
Academic Calendar 2017-18 and 2018-19
Monthly Calendar

Early Release Day
Wednesday, May 9th 

Dismissal begins at noon

Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day
Our next Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day is this Wednesday, May 9 for those eligible students who sponsored the campaign at the Lightning or Thunder Level.

Additional students can still participate!
Any students still wishing to participate in dress down day can turn in their donation of $6.00 to their teacher on Wednesday, May 9 (funds still apply to Bolts of Blue Campaign).

Lost and Found
Lost and found items not picked up by the last week of school will be donated to charity.  Please make sure you label all items your students bring to school so they may be returned to their homeroom teachers.
5/14 - 2nd Grade In School Field Trip

5/14 - Final Overdue Notices Sent from Library

5/14 - Show on the Road Play - The Little Mermaid

5/15 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

5/15 - Show on the Road Play - Check Please

5/15 - Show on the Road Play - The Little Mermaid

5/16 - Overdue Bills Sent Home from Library

5/16 - End of Year Intent to Return OR Transfer Due at Midnight

5/16 - Field Day

5/16 - Sports Banquet

5/17 - PTA General Assembly Meeting

5/17 - 3rd Grade In School Field Trip

5/17 - Duke TIP Recognition Ceremony

5/18 - 7th Grade Field Trip

5/18 - 8th Grade Dance

5/21 - Before/After Care Bill Due

5/21-5/25 - Teacher Appreciation Week

5/22 - Fourth Grade Field Trip

5/22 - EC3 Celebration @ 2:00 PM

5/22 - VPK Graduation @ 5:00 PM

5/23 - Kindergarten Graduation @ 10:00 AM

5/23 - 8th Grade Field Trip

5/24 - 7th Grade Field Trip

5/24 - 8th Grade Graduation

5/25 - Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day

5/25 - Early Release, Dismissal Begins at Noon

5/25 - Last Day of 4th Quarter/Last Day of School


8/13 - First Day of the 2018-19 School Year
 
Middle School Math League
Congratulations to our middle school mathletes who completed at the Charter School Math League competition this past weekend.  We are proud of your hard work and dedication.

7th Grade Mathletes
Our 7th Grade Team was awarded 3rd Place out of 12 teams.

Aidan H., Alyssa D., Mrs. Vaillancourt, Neha S., & Beshoy M.
6th Grade Mathletes
Tyler T. was awarded 1st Place in the individual competition.
Our 6th Grade Team was awarded 3rd Place out of 12 teams.
                Tyler T.                   Ava A., Lilly F., Kellan H., Tyler T., & Ms. Christensen
Athletics - Year End Sports Banquet for Competitive Team Sports
Thank you for another great Tampa Charter Athletic League (TCAL) year!  We are honored to host a sports banquet to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our athletes who were on competitive teams this year.  Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, May 4, 2018.

 
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
6:00-9:00 PM
Nielson Campus
501 Brooker Creek Blvd
Oldsmar, FL 34677

Competitive Teams:  Cross Country, Track, Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, & Flag Football 


Purchase tickets to attend through the school website at the school store by clicking on the button below.
  • The cost to attend is $25 per attendee with a maximum of 4 people per family (including the athlete).  Price includes Italian dinner and reception. 
  • Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, May 4.
  • If the venue is not sold out to capacity at the deadline, we will send out an email the week of May 7th for families to purchase additional tickets beyond the 4 per family on a first come first serve basis via the Lutz Prep online store.
If you have any questions please contact administration@lutzprep.org.  Go Bolts!
Important End of Year Information - 8th Grade Schedules and Events
The school year is quickly wrapping up and our 8th graders are looking forward to the exciting end of the year activities.  Please continue to remind your students to stay focused and on target for end of year success.  We are excited for their future as they transition to high school and want to make the final month of middle school a positive and memorable experience for them.

Please click HERE for the full communication that was sent to all 8th grade families earlier this week.
Please note the FINAL DAY to RSVP to the 8th grade dance is Monday, May 7th, 2018 at 3:00 PM.

8th Grade Dance
Students, please join the 8th Grade Class of 2018 for a night of fun and dancing on the red carpet! 

Click on the button below to RSVP via Sign Up Genius, indicating your students name in the "comment" section.  You must RSVP for your student to attend this event, final deadline to RSVP is Monday, May 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM.

This is a Graduate ONLY event, no guests.  Students will be dropped off at the door at 7:00 PM and picked up at 10:00 PM.

Required End of Year Intent to Return OR Transfer
Dear Lutz Preparatory Current Kindergarten through Seventh Grade Parents,

Thank you again for completing the FIRST Intent to Return for 18-19 form back in January of 2017.  Now that the school year is coming to a close, we require a SECOND confirmation that your student will be returning OR transferring for the 2018-19 school year.  

To secure your student's enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year in the next grade level you must complete this End of Year Intent to Return OR Transfer online form.  Confirming each student's intent will allow us to accurately account for our 2018-19 enrollment before summer begins.  
  • Please click on the button below to submit your online form.
    • You must complete ONE End of Year Intent to Return OR Transfer form for EACH STUDENT currently enrolled at Lutz Preparatory School in grades K-7. 
    • Deadline for submission is Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at midnight.  
PTA Updates

PTA All Pro Dad Meeting
Hey Dads and Kids...Summer is almost here - time to celebrate!  Take this opportunity to join us on Wednesday, May 9th for Lutz Prep/Lutz Pre-Prep All Pro Dad - Dads' and Kids' Breakfast.  (Last one this year!) Team up with other Lutz Prep Dads and Kids for a quick before-school breakfast.  Doors open at 7:00 AM.  The program starts at 7:15 and ends at 7:45 AM. It’s fun and it’s free. Reminder to bring your license the front office to sign in as a campus visitor.

This month's topic is "Technology".  Big Idea: Technology comes from our need to solve problems.  When we use technology properly, it can bring about positive change and can help us learn and grow.  Technology, when used in moderation and with self-control, can also be used to positively impact the world around us and make people’s lives better.  You and your kids will be glad you came!  Great way to start the morning.  Contact Ryan Martin with any questions.
 

PTA Executive Board Slate:  2018-19 School Year
The PTA Nominating Committee has selected the PTA Executive Board Slate for the 2018-2019 school year.  This slate will be voted on at the next General Assembly Meeting.

  • President:  Stefanie Alt
  • Treasurer:  Holly Gordon
  • Recording Secretary:  Ashley Lorton
  • Corresponding Secretary:  Pilar Topping
  • VP of Ways and Means:  Nicole Trailer
  • VP of School Support:  Natalia Tyler
  • VP of Prep-Prep:  Monika Dapcic
  • VP of Elementary:  Amber Loper
  • VPs of Middle School:  Dawn Hampton & Tamara Chao

PTA General Assembly Meeting
The final general assembly meeting for the 2017-18 school year is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th at 8:30 AM in the main building cafeteria (Narkiewicz Hall).  There will be a vote to approve the 2018-19 PTA Executive Board Slate.  
 

Teacher Appreciation Week
Lutz Prep PTA will be recognizing Teacher Appreciation the last week of school, May 21-25.  PTA has an amazing week of festivities planned for our special teachers and staff and we invite all families to participate.  More details on what is planned has been sent home via paper by your homeroom parent.  
 
We look forward to showering our teachers and staff with everything special!
Library News
Here are the important end of the year dates for the Library:
  • Friday, May 4th:  Last day for students to check out books – they will only be able to have books for one week if checked out on that day.
  • Friday, May 11th:  ALL STUDENT LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK TO THE LIBRARY!!  If a student needs a book for a project, please talk to Mrs. O'Sullivan directly.
  • Monday, May 14th:  Final overdue notices will be sent home.  
  • Wednesday, May 16th:  Bills will be sent home with students that still have books checked out – at that point they are considered “Lost”. Students must return books or pay for them by the end of the school year.  Please see the 16-17 Parent/Student Handbook, page 41 section 1300.02 Student Debt, for details on unpaid library fines.  
If you feel a book has been returned and you are still getting a notice on it, please contact Mrs. O'Sullivan or send back the overdue notice with a note.  The shelves will be checked to see if the book can be located.  If not in the library, it is considered lost and parents will be billed.  If you have any questions please contact the Library Coordinator, Judy O'Sullivan.
Volunteer Corner
Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Graduation
We need help to make our 8th grade graduation a success.  We are requesting any Lutz Preparatory parents and NJHS students to volunteer at the event on May 24, 2018.
  • Please click HERE for the Sign Up Genius for full details.  
Volunteers Needed for Field Day
Please volunteer to assist with the Cars4Classrooms event that will be held during field day. 
  • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.
  • More volunteer opportunities for Field Day coming soon.

Volunteer Awards Breakfast
Please join us for our Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast, Lutz Prep "Derby Style" on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 8:30-9:30 AM in Narkewicz Hall.

See who will Win, Place or Show this year with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place volunteer hours.  Don your Sunday best and hat if you have one! 

The stakes are high, click HERE to RSVP for the event.

Summer Programs at Lutz Preparatory School
Don't delay, still some spots open in our LP summer camps and vendor hosted camps.  Click HERE to visit our website to view all Summer Program options for LP Camps and Vendor hosted camps held at our campus.  **A few changes to the Lutz Prep K-5 camps, check out our new listing.**


NEW VENDOR SUMMER CAMP:  Idea Lab for 4th-8th Grade students.
  • Click HERE for a full listing of camps hosted on our LP Campus - lots of options.
  • Click HERE to register online.

Leader in Me Program
Focus for May:

  • Leader in Me:
    • Habit #7:  Sharpen the Saw
      I eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep (body).  I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain).  I spend time with family and friends (heart).  I takes time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul).  I balance all four parts of myself.  
  • Click HERE to view details on the Leader in Me program.

Leader in Me Tour of Lutz Preparatory
Please click HERE to view another great video created by our 5th grade team for a quick tour of Leader in Me at our campus showing projects by students in all grade levels.  Your tour guides are 5th graders, Lauren C. & Isabella D. 
 
The video is marked PRIVATE, please enter the password:  LutzPrep.
2018-19 Uniform Vendor Change
Before you begin your shopping for next year’s uniform, we want to inform you that we are transitioning to a new uniform company.  During the 2018-2019 transition year, students will continue to have the choice of wearing previously purchased uniform shirts with the proper LP logo.  Please be assured, the new vendor will have a variety of shirt options to help meet our student’s needs or preferences.  Please continue to check the weekly Newsflash for updates.
Show on the Road End of Year Performances & Ticket Sales
  • Monday, May 14 6:30 PM The Little Mermaid 
  • Tuesday, May 15 5:00 PM Check Please (Middle School Drama Club Play)
  • Tuesday, May 15 6:30 PM The Little Mermaid
5th Grade Gifted Students Community Garden Project
5th grade gifted students wrote proposals for a community garden for Lutz prep.  They then presented these proposals to administration who synergized pieces of each proposal into one cohesive plan.  5th graders then wrote their finalized proposal to donorschoose.org for funding.  Within 48 hours, the project was completely funded! Below are pictures from day 1 of making our garden dream a reality- weeding out the old garden beds using shovels and gardening gloves!  Next up, adding new soil and planting seeds!
Duke TIP Ceremony
The Duke Talent Identification (TIP) recognition ceremony will be held in the gym on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 7:30-7:55 AM.  The ceremony is to recognize students who became members of the 4th-6th or 7th grade programs in the 2017-18 school year.  As part of the 7th grade program, students also took above-level ACT or SAT testing.  Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served.

Invitations will be sent home to the new members (those who qualified AND joined the Duke TIP program) by May 4.  If you have any questions, please email Christina.gandia@lutzprep.org.

Please note, CURRENT 4th-6th grade members and ALUMNI to both the 4th-6th and 7th grade programs are invited to attend the ceremony to congratulate the new members.
Rising 7th Grader Immunization Requirements
Please submit a copy of your student's new 7th grade immunization records to the front office or email electronically to admissions@lutzprep.org.
Annual Field Day - Wednesday, May 16, 2018
  • PrePrep Students:
    • Activities will be held on the Pre-Prep playground
    • EC3 will participate 8:45-9:45 AM
    • VPK will participate 9:50-10:50 AM
  • K-8 Students:
    • Activities will be held on the back field
    • Detailed schedule and volunteer opportunities coming soon.
       

Chrysler's Cars 4 Classrooms Event During Field Day
Jim Browne, a local car dealership, is bringing 6-9 Chrysler Pacificas to our school during field day, Wednesday, May 16th, 2018,  from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a special event that helps raise up to $3000 for for our school, plus potential entry into a sweepstakes for an additional grand prize of $7000.   
  • Chrysler’s Cars 4 Classrooms will donate $10 for each valid test drive/ride up to $2,000. New for the 2017-2018 school year is our social sharing opportunity that could gain your school an additional $1,000 and an entry into the Grand Prize Sweepstakes. (see Rules section of their website for details)
Volunteers Needed!
Please volunteer to assist with the Cars4Classrooms event that will be held during field day.  Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.
For the safety of our students and staff during arrival and dismissal:  there is NO CELL PHONE USE (talking, texting, etc.) in the car loops, queuing lot, or parking lots of our campus. 
 
Distracted drivers are a safety hazard.
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