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Lutz Preparatory School NEWSFLASH V8 Issue 35, Friday, March 13, 2020
IMPORTANT: Spring Break Travel
 
The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Because of this, we are taking steps to make sure everyone is following the requirements of the Florida Department of Health. We are sharing this information with all stakeholders at our site.  We will follow SDHC recommendations/guidelines.
 
AFTER SPRING BREAK, starting March 23, a specific procedure will begin for any student, employee or another person who needs to come to a school and meets any one of these requirements:
 
  1.   Has traveled out of the country or gone on a cruise within the past 14 days, OR
  2.   Believes they may have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for coronavirus/COVID-19, OR
  3.   Believes they may have symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath)
 
Any person who fits any one of those three requirements MUST follow the steps below and complete a “Return to School Report” from your electronic device: (In development; Report form will be available within the coming days. Thank you for your patience.)
 
OR
 
(If no electronic device available)
Call your school or worksite, tell them you need to file a “Return to School Report” and have an employee at the school or worksite complete the “Return to School Report” online form with you, using their computer at the school or worksite while you are on the phone.
 
Depending on the situation and risk factors, the “Return to School Report” process MAY direct you to contact your doctor or the Florida Department of Health for guidance on when you are able to return to school.
 
Where can I safely travel?
 
You should make smart decisions for your family’s long-term health. Hillsborough Schools will follow the recommendations of the Florida Department of Education, Florida Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
 
Under the latest guidance, released this morning, Friday, March 13:
 
  • CURRENTLY, anyone who travels anywhere out of the country or on a cruise MUST self-isolate for 14 days upon return. This means no going to school or work.
  • CURRENTLY, there are no special restrictions on travel inside the U.S., HOWEVER, if you get sick with symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19 or have contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, you MAY be directed to self-isolate by the health department.
  • This guidance from the Department of Education, Department of Health and CDC could change AT ANY TIME, even during Spring Break, and our district will follow any new requirements.


Today is the FINAL DAY to purchase yearbooks!

Spring Break:  March 16th-20th!

  • Monday, March 23: 
    • Board of Director Subcommittee Meeting
  • Wednesday, March 25:
    • 6th-8th Grade Talent Show Video Auditions Deadline
    • ELL Spring Parent PLC Meeting
  • Thursday, March 26:
    • Board of Director Meeting
    • Epilepsy Awareness Day - Wear Purple T-Shirt to Show Your Support (Uniform Bottoms Required)
  • Friday, March 27:
    • PTA Mother & Son Event has been cancelled
2019-20 Academic Calendar
2020-21 Academic Calendar
Yearbooks On Sale 
FINAL DEADLINE EXTENDED:  Friday, March 13, 2020
Please note the PRESCHOOL and K-8 School have DIFFERENT YEARBOOKS, please make sure you order the correct one. 
 
Important Dates

3/30:  Lightning Leader's Ceremony

3/30:  Board of Director Subcommittee Meeting

4/6 Board of Director Subcommittee Meeting 

4/8:  All Pro Dad's Breakfast

4/10:  Non Student Day/School Closed

4/13:  Board of Director Subcommittee Meeting

4/15:  Early Release Day; Dismissal Begins at Noon

4/15:  Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day for STEM Level and Above

4/16:  Lincoln Test Drive Event Benefiting 8th Grade

4/16:  Pre-Prep Field Trip

4/17:  Field Day K-8 and Lutz Pre-Prep

4/17:  Annual Golf Tournament

4/17:  Middle School Talent Show

4/20:  Board of Director Subcommittee Meeting

4/22:  Volunteer Breakfast

4/24:  Finn's Fight Gala

4/27:  Lightning Leaders Ceremony

4/27:  Board of Director Subcommittee Meeting

4/28:  Spring Band Concert 

4/30:  Board of Director Meeting

5/13:  All Pro Dads Meeting

5/14:  PTA General Assembly Meeting

5/19:  Board of Director Meeting

5/20:  VPK Graduation

5/21:  Kindergarten Graduation

5/22:  5th Grade Field Trip

5/22:  8th Grade Dance

5/25:  Memorial Day - School and District Offices Closed

5/27:  7th Grade Field Trip

5/28:  Last Day of School/End of Quarter/Semester

5/28:  Early Release Day:  Dismissal Begins at Noon

5/28:  Bolts of Blue Dress Down Day for STEM Level and Above
PTA Corner

Father Daughter Dance Photos - Did you see this in last week's NEWSFLASH?
Please see the link below to all of the photos from the Daddy-Daughter dance. Photos are completely free to download via the download arrow (see screenshot below) or you may purchase prints.  Please contact Must-Have Moments Photography with any questions.  Click HERE to see all photos from the night.

 


Mother & Son Event Cancelled
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the Mother & Son event has been cancelled. 

Volunteer Corner
Must be 2019-20 APPROVED Volunteer through the Hillsborough County School Volunteer screening process
  • Sprint Concert Volunteer Needs
    • Click HERE for the sign up genius.
  • Test Drive a Lincoln for Free Funds for Lutz Prep = One Hour of Volunteer Time
    • Click HERE for the sign up genius
Leader in Me:  Lightning Leaders and February Habit of the Month
Tip of the Week:  I can show gratitude /kindness to others.
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 (brains).  I spend time with family and friends (heart).  I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul).  I balance all four parts of myself.  
English Language Learner (ELL) Parent Involvement PLC
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 7:30AM to 8:00AM in the Media Center, Lutz Prep will provide parents of ELL students with an opportunity to review, discuss, and ask questions concerning ELL program services. We will also review and reflect upon accomplishments throughout the year and discuss goals for the upcoming school year.

***Parents are not required to attend but are encouraged to participate in the meeting should they have questions or concerns about the ELL program or the services provided to their student.  Please contact Dulcy Dillinger (Dulcy.Dillinger@lutzprep.org) with any questions.
TCAL Sports Information
Any questions contact Coach Mollick.

Coed Track and Field
  • Coach Paula McCarron
  • Practices begin Wed March 25th (after dismissal until 4:45) Mon/Wed
  • NO TRYOUTS
  • Meets (April 4 - Wiregrass, April 23rd - Rushe, April 30th - Rushe, May 6th - Rushe)
  • Need as many volunteers as possible for practices and meets
REQUIRED BEFORE FIRST PRACTICE: If your student/athlete is interested in being a part of the team; the following THREE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED by Tuesday, March 24th at midnight.

Please click on each link below:
  1. Step #1: Online Payment Deadline Tuesday, March 24th at Midnight
  2. Step #2: Sports Liability Online Form (covers all sports for the 2019-20 school year)
  3. Step #3: 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.

Girls Flag Football
  • Coach Bobby Fox
  • Signup Deadline: Monday, March 23rd at Midnight
  • Tryouts:  Tuesday (March 24th) & Wednesday (March 25th) at LP Field.  3:00 - 5:00 PM.
  • Team announced Thursday (March 26th)
  • First practice Friday, March 27th 3-5 PM
  • Preseason Practice Mon/Wed/Friday 3-5 PM
  • Games begin Monday April 6th 4:30 (Typically Mon/Wed 4:30 - 5:30)
    • Regular season practices as needed (Typically Fridays from 3:00-5:00 PM)
    • 10 game season, 1 week playoffs (6-7 week season) 
REQUIRED BEFORE TRYOUTS: If your student/athlete is interested in trying out for the team;  the following THREE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED by Monday, March 23rd at midnight.

Please click on each link below:
  1. Step #1:  Tryout Registration Online Form
  2. Step #2: Sports Liability Online Form (covers all sports for the 2019-20 school year)
  3. Step #3: 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.  

Boys Hockey
  • Coach Donnie Cordero
  • Signup Deadline: Sunday, March 22nd at Midnight
  • Tryouts: Monday, March 23rd at the Tampa Bay Baptist Center (15601 Lake Magdalene Blvd., Tampa FL 33613) from 4:00 - 5:30 PM (time change due to gym availability)
  • Practices (LP Parking Lot): Preseason - 3:00 - 5:00 PM on Mon/Wed, Season Practices: As necessary (Typically Wed)
  • Games (Typically Mon/Thurs): Monday April 6th first game
    • 10 game season and playoff week (6-7 week season)
    •  Home Site is Tom Memorial Outdoor Rink with alternate rink at Rowlett Park (20-30 Minutes)
REQUIRED BEFORE TRYOUTS: If your student/athlete is interested in trying out for the team;  the following THREE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED by Sunday, March 22nd at midnight.

Please click on each link below:
  1. Step #1:  Tryout Registration Online Form
  2. Step #2: Sports Liability Online Form (covers all sports for the 2019-20 school year)
  3. Step #3: 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.  


Girls Hockey
  • Coach Gabe Valasquez
  • Signup Deadline: Monday March 23rd at Midnight
  • Tryouts: Tuesday, March 24th at the Tampa Bay Baptist Center (15601 Lake Magdalene Blvd., Tampa FL 33613) from 4:30 - 6:00 PM
  • Practices (LP Parking Lot): Preseason - 3:00 - 5:00 PM on Tues/Thurs, Season: As necessary (Typically Tues/Thurs)
  • Games (Typically Mon/Wed): Monday April 6th first game
    • 8 game season and playoff week (6-7 weeks)
    • Home Site is Tom Memorial Outdoor Rink with alternate rink at Rowlett Park (20-30 minutes away from LP)
    • Games will start between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM depending on the rink usage
REQUIRED BEFORE TRYOUTS: If your student/athlete is interested in trying out for the team;  the following THREE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED by Monday, March 23nd at midnight.

Please click on each link below:
  1. Step #1:  Tryout Registration Online Form
  2. Step #2: Sports Liability Online Form (covers all sports for the 2019-20 school year)
  3. Step #3: 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. 

Seeking Gently Used Golf Equipment
It’s that time of year!  As many of you may be cleaning out the garage looking for holiday decorations, please be on the lookout!  The Lutz Prep PE Department is gearing up for our upcoming unit in GOLF

If you have ANY of the following items that could enhance the program we have planned, please consider donating to P.E.: 
  • Drivers - Pitching Wedges (left and right handed)
  • Real Golf Balls
  • Whiffle Golf Balls
  • Small target flags
  • Tees
Please contact chad.mollick@lutzprep.org to make arrangements if you have any items you can donate. Thank you!

FSA & EOC Parent/Guardian Notification Letters Spring 2020
Please click on the respective grade level links below for FSA Informational Letters that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 9, 2020.  For future reference regarding FSA please continue to monitor the NEWSFLASH or visit the Assessment section of our website.

  • 3rd-6th Grades:  Grade 3, 4, 5, or 6 ELA Writing/ELA Reading/Mathematics Assessment 
  • 5th and 8th Grade:  Grade 5 or Grade 8 Statewide Science Assessment
  • 7th Grade:  Grade 7 Civics Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment 
  • 7th-8th Grade:  Grade 7 or 8 ELA Writing/ELA Reading/Mathematics and/or Algebra 1/Geometry End-of-Course EOC assessments 

Dear Parents/Guardians,
 
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 on campus.
 
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; limiting tardies and early sign outs
  • Remember to notify attendance@LutzPrep.org immediately if your child is ill
  • 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
Please note: Testing windows are determined by state regulations
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
 
3rd grade:
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- April 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
4th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 1
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 5 & 6
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
5th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 1
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 5 & 6
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 12 & 13
 
6th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 1
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 5 & 6
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
7th grade: (Students will take ONE math assessment, based on course enrollment)
FSA ELA Writing (Computer Based Test)- April 1 OR 2testing window is 4/1 to 4/15
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of May 4 - 8testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 4 - 15testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Algebra 1 EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 4 - 15testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Civics EOC (Computer Based Test -NGSSS)- May 15testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
 
8th grade: (Students will take ONE math assessment, based on course enrollment)
FSA ELA Writing (Computer Based Test)- April 1 OR 2testing window is 4/1 to 4/15
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- week of May 4 - 8testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
FSA 8th gr Math (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 4 - 15testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Algebra 1 EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 4 - 15testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Geometry EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 4 - 15testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 12
 
 
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
Please note: Testing windows are determined by state regulations
 

Florida Department of Education Florida Standards Assessments 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 link to the FDOE FSA Portal.

2020 Summer Programs at Lutz Preparatory School

All Camps Open to the Publiccampers DO NOT need to be students at Lutz Preparatory to attend.
Visit the Summer Camp Section of our website for full details and registration for all camps.


Vendor Camps Hosted Onsite at Our LP Campus - NEW CAMPS ANNOUNCED!
Check out the Campus Life\Summer Programs section of our school website for full listing of vendor camps offered! 
 
Spring Music Concert
Middle School Talent Show
See email sent to 6th-8th grade families with video audition requirements and deadline.  Contact Ms. S1 with questions.
Parks Lincoln Test Drive Event- Benefits to Lutz Prep with Every Test Drive
Plus One Volunteer Hour:  see Sign Up Genius
Community Outreach Opportunities
Click HERE to reach the community outreach opportunities section of our website.
Please note, location of event has changed.
Plantation on Crystal River

 
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