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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V8 Issue 10, August 30, 2019

Dear Lutz Preparatory Parents,

Hillsborough County Public Schools is in constant contact with the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center concerning Hurricane Dorian. The latest forecast shows the storm is moving more slowly and is still several days away from impacting Florida.

We will continue to monitor the storm throughout the weekend and will provide you with an update on the storm’s path.

As you know, Monday is a day off from school for Labor Day. We will send out updates about school next week once officials have a clearer picture of the storm’s path. 

When it comes to opening or closing our schools, we must take many things into consideration, including possible road closures, high winds, damage to school buildings, power outages and whether our schools are being used as shelters.

Even if our area gets minimal effects from the storm, please remember, our district plays a vital role in supporting our community. County emergency management may need our school sites to open as shelters and our buses are often used to transport people to those shelters.

We encourage all our families and employees to take all necessary precautions at their homes and plan for the possible effects of Hurricane Dorian. You can stay up to date with the latest information on our district’s Facebook and Twitter pages and on our website, hillsboroughschools.org.

Lutz Preparatory follows Hillsborough County Schools guidelines with regards to school closings (this applies to both the K-8 school and the preschool), so any announcements on the local news regarding HCPS applies to Lutz Preparatory.

Obviously the weather can change overnight, so please continue to monitor both the HCPS website and our school website.  We will update any and all new information as soon as possible to our parents via email, automated calls, and the pop up box on Lutz Preparatory's website.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Guertin
Director of Schools

  • Monday, September 2:
    • Labor Day Holiday, School and District Offices Closed
  • Tuesday, September 3:
    • PTA Membership Free Dress Pass (Turn In Ticket To HR Teacher)
    • Deadline to Register for Coed Intramural Flag Football
    • Bolts of Blue Kick Off:  Student Assemblies
    • Deadline to Place Lunch Orders for September
  • Wednesday, September 4:
    • Homeroom Parent Meeting
    • Bolts of Blue Kick Off Spirit Day:  Wear Blue from Head to Toe
  • Thursday, September 5:
    • Bolts of Blue Spirit Day:  Western Wear

Attendance & Being On Time Matters!
School hours are 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on early release days)
Doors to both buildings will open promptly at 7:30 AM for student arrival.


Please review the academic calendar on our school website (linked below) and  make every effort to schedule appointments and vacations outside of these dates.    
Good attendance leads to academic success!  

Reporting Student Absences
Please review our Parent/Student Handbook Section 400.02 Report an Absence and Required Documentation (page 14).  Click HERE to visit the Campus Life\Handbook section of our website.

Every effort should be made to contact the school by 9:00 AM.  The preferred method notification is via email to:  attendance@lutzprep.org.

Important Dates

9/9:  LIM Family Intro Info Session One:  6:00-7:45 PM

9/11:  All Pro Dad's Meeting

9/11:  LIM Family Intro Info Session One -  8:30-10:00 AM

9/11:  NJHS Induction Ceremony 4:00-6:00

9/12:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day:  Disney Day

9/18:  Early Release Day- Dismissal Begins at Noon

9/19:  Parent/Teacher Conference Night

9/19:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day:  Hawaiian Day

9/23:  LIM Family Session Two/Three - 6:00-7:45 PM

9/25:  LIM Family Session Two/Three - 8:30-10:00 AM

9/26:  Board of Director Meeting

9/26:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day:  Super Hero Day

10/2:  First Grade Field Trip

10/3:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day:  LP Blackout

10/4:  Bolts of Blue Campaign Deadline
2019-20 Academic Calendar
Tastes of Tampa Bay Catering for School Lunch
September Menu Open for Orders from Thursday, August 22 through Tuesday, September 3 at midnight

Please visit the Campus Life\Lunch Information section of the school website for details on how to set up your families online ordering account.  

Athletic Information for Fall Intramurals and TCAL Competitive Team Tryouts

Intramural CoEd Flag Football (1st-5th Grade)
In keeping with our focus on offering more after-school athletic choices for our younger athletes we have decided to offer Coed Flag Football to all of our 1st-5th grade Bolts.  This will be a new and exciting venture for us and I am very excited to get it under way.  

Coach Bobby Fox will be coaching this inaugural season in hopes of teaching your athletes the basic skills, rules, and hopefully spark a love for the game all in a safe and fun environment.  There is an $80 enrollment fee that will cover all eight, one hour sessions as well as each athlete's own dri-fit shirt.  

Please note that this sport will only be offered to the first 25 students that sign up so please register as soon as you can.  If you have any questions or concerns please email me at chad.mollick@lutzprep.org.   Thanks and GO BOLTS!

Intramural Coed Flag Football Schedule - After School Until 4:30 PM

  • Wed. Sept. 4 
  • Mon. Sept. 9
  • Wed. Sept. 11
  • Mon. Sept. 16
  • Thurs. Sept. 19
  • Mon. Sept. 23
  • Wed. Sept 25
  • Mon. Sept. 30

Deadline to submit all THREE required steps below is Tuesday, September 3rd at midnight or student will not be allowed to participate.  The FHSAA Sports Physicals can be done in a very fast, inexpensive manner at many local walk in clinics such as CVS or Medi-Express (it is not the same as an annual check up).

  1. Step #1:  Sports Liability Online Form (covers all sports for the 2019-20 school year)
  2. Step #2:  FHSAA Sports Physical (must be emailed to administration@lutzprep.org OR a paper copy turned into the front office - not coach).  This is not the same as an annual health checkup.  
  3. Step #3:  Registration and Payment of $80 participation fee (online only)
Before and After Care 2019-20
All students must have a Before & After Care Registration Form on file in the school office prior to attending.  Please click HERE to visit our website for full details.  After care available on early release days also.

The completed form may be turned in to the front office or emailed electronically to administration@lutzprep.org

The Lutz Prep PTA is working in partnership with school Administration on the 3rd annual Bolts of Blue Campaign. This one fundraising event will support the needs of our students, school, and PTA. We are requesting that each family consider making a single financial donation, which will contribute to the cost of these events and more. Specifically, your generous donation will benefit your child/children as follows: 

  • Lutz Prep PTA Programs and Free Events including, but not limited to, BooHoo Breakfast, Junior Achievement, mini-grants for teachers, new technology for students, Grandparents Breakfast, SMATH Night, Field Day, and much more. 
  • Lutz Prep PTA Sponsored Events including Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Event, and Trunk-or-Treat. 
  • “Leader in Me” Training for Faculty, Staff, and Parents These trainings, which are based on the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey, instills a process whereby faculty, staff, and parents can effectively teach and model these habits to students. These trainings will assist students in not only becoming academically successful, but strong in character using skills that are ageless, timeless, and will lead them to success in all they do. We invite you to visit http://www.theleaderinme.org/ for more information on this exciting program. 
  • School Sponsored Events including Athletics, Elementary and Middle school clubs, VPK graduation, Kindergarten celebration, 5th grade celebration, and 8th grade graduation, Leader in Me Celebrations, and Leader in Me student lead events and activities. 
  • In the event that we are fortunate enough to raise more money than anticipated the additional funds will go to help make improvements to our school inside and out as well as help with operational expenses.

The fundraising goal for this campaign is $130,000. We encourage all families to participate in this fundraising campaign and to consider at least a $225 donation. However, please see the attached sponsorship opportunities as there are also other levels with additional incentives. The goal for each homeroom is $1,800 and the minimum donation to be considered and applied for the homeroom participation is $50. All homerooms who reach their goal will receive prizes. Homerooms that have 100% participation will be entered into a drawing for an age appropriate on campus field trip or special event.

We appreciate the opportunity to work with your child/children and thank you for all your support as we begin the journey of lifelong learning.  Please contact Lori Toso at (813) 428-7100 ext.154 or BoltsOfBlue@lutzprep.org if you have any questions.

How can you make a donation?

  • Donations can be paid by cash, check, or money order made payable to Lutz Preparatory School or online via PayPal through the Lutz Prep school store. Please remit all non-electronic payments to the school in an envelope addressed to “Business Manager: Diana Jenkins”
  • All sponsorships must have the sponsorship form attached at the time that the donation is remitted to ensure that your child/children receive credit for the donation.
  • For families that wish to have additional family members or a business contribute on behalf of your child/children, please combine all donations to ensure that the total donation will qualify the child/children for a specific donation level (see attached).
  • For each business that sponsors your child/children, the business will receive the advertising benefits as outlined in the attachment and the child/children will receive credit towards their homeroom goal.
  • Family and Business Sponsors will receive an official charitable donation letter within 10 business days of receipt of contribution.

The deadline is Friday, October 4th for all incentives and homeroom participation.




Future Bolts of Blue Spirit Days
Detailed flyers will be sent out the week prior to each spirit day with appropriate dress codes for each themed day.  Students not participating in themed spirit day must wear standard uniform attire.

  • Thursday, September 12th:  Disney Day
  • Thursday, September 19th:  Hawaiian Day
  • Thursday, September 26th:  Super Hero Day
  • Thursday, October 3rd:  Blackout Day

Volunteer Corner
Per Florida State law, school volunteers must be background checked each year though the HCPS system volunteer process. The 19-20 school year runs July 1 and runs through June 30.

All volunteers who will be

  • Onsite at Lutz Preparatory School OR 
  • Offsite on a Lutz Preparatory Field Trip

are required to complete or reactivate the online HCPS Volunteer Application each school year. This includes Level 2, Fingerprinted volunteers. Anyone who submits a volunteer application beginning July 1 will remain active in our system through June 30 or end of the fiscal year.  Click HERE to visit the HCPS volunteer application website.  


Trunk or Treat Candy Donations
Student Council is running Trunk or Treat again this year!  We are so excited! The sign up below is for help with candy but there is a perk!

If you donate a 250 piece bag of  individual wrapped candy your family will receive a dress down pass for a day during the week of October 11-18th. The specific date will be announced and a card will be given. 

Click HERE for the sign up genius.  ALL Candy donations can be dropped off in the front or in Middle School Mod room 409 to Ms.Szczepanski. PLEASE WRITE the names of your students and their homeroom teachers CLEARLY on  the bag, so a dress down pass can be sent to their teacher.

Any questions please email Karly.szczepanski@lutzprep.org, student council faculty sponsor.


Media Center Seeking Volunteers
The Library Media Center is seeking volunteers.  Morning shifts are from 8:30 - 11:30 and the afternoon shifts are from 12:30 - 2:20.  Volunteers should plan on a weekly assignment unless they wish to just sign up as a substitute.  Volunteers will check-out, check-in, and shelve books.  Please contact Judy O'Sullivan at judy.osullivan@lutzprep.org to answer any questions or to sign up.  

Lutz Preparatory PTA
PTA Membership Drive
Its not too late to join! Our membership drive is still going on, see our website for a membership application.  Together we can make a difference!

PTA Membership Dress Down Day
Reminder those PTA members who signed up during our initial membership drive received a free dress pass to be used on Tuesday, September 3rd.  Don't forget to have your student(s) turn in their non uniform dress pass to their homeroom teacher Tuesday morning.
 
Thank You to Our Business Members

  • Arbor Capital
  • Believe It and Achieve It
  • Burger Culture 
  • Edward Jones Investments
  • Eye Level Learning Center
  • Gilmore Interiors
  • JSHW Inc.  
Conference Night - Save the Date

Fall Conference Night: 
Thursday, September 19, 2019 4:00-7:00 PM
Parents will receive more specific details from their homeroom teacher as conference night gets closer.  Conference night for in-depth conversations about your student with their teacher(s).

Leader in Me Parent Training Sessions
Have you ever had a Family Mission Statement?  How can the Leader in Me program (practiced at Lutz Prep) help you run a better household?

Please join other LP Parents in a Leader in Me 7 Habits Seminar (4 sessions) to reinforce what is being learned in the classroom.  

****Please sign up for all four sessions consecutively to get the full benefit of the program-morning or evenings are available. Reserve your spots for the quarter now! Please only ONE parent/guardian per session to allow for multiple families.****  Counts towards Volunteer hours.

Click HERE to register for the training.

After School Enrichment with Vendors Begins Monday, August 26th
Click HERE to visit the After School Enrichment Vendor tab of our website for flyers and links to vendor website for registration.  

Please note, Lutz Preparatory is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any websites of these after school vendors to which we provide a link and do not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them.


Gym Floor Refinished
We are thrilled with our refinished gym floor that shows our school pride and our school name.  We are asking all students, staff, and visitors to take extra care of our floor so we can keep it in pristine condition for years to come.  

To show pride in our school and to protect the floors, the following rules apply to the gymnasium.

  1. Only rubber soled athletic shoes permitted
  2. No food or drinks permitted
  3. Wipe feet before entering gym to prevent tracking of sand/dirt that will scratch the new surface.

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