School Wide WIG (Wildly Important Goal)
Pay It Forward - Proud Bolts!
Students who have met their Pay It Forward goal and have submitted their goal sheets are being recognized on our morning announcements and given their special shirts they are allowed to wear EVERY MONDAY (with standard uniform bottoms). Have you done your part to help Lutz Preparatory meet our 100% Pay If Forward Goal?
This Week's Pay It Forward Students
Monday, December 17:
Final Week to Purchase Yearbook at Reduced Rates
Final Day to PurchaseYou've Been Jingled! Holiday Cheer Necklace
Tuesday, December 18:
Final Week to Purchase Yearbook at Reduced Rates
Non-Uniform Day: Only for Students Who Turn in Passport to HR Teacher from SMATH Night
Wednesday, December 19:
Final Week to Purchase Yearbook at Reduced Rates
Boys Varsity Basketball Playoff Game at Home
Thursday, December 20
Lightning Leader Ceremony
Middle School Dodge Ball Tournament
You've Been Jingled! Necklaces Delivered
Final Week to Purchase Yearbook at Reduced Rates
Boys Flag Football 5th-8th Grade Tryouts Rescheduled Date for Both Team A & B
Friday, December 21:
End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
8th Grade Field Trip
You've Been Jingled! Necklaces Delivered
Last Day to Purchase Yearbook at Reduced Rates
Reminders for All Week:
Keep Clipping Box Tops to Support Lutz Prep
Yearbook Pre-Sale Regular Rate Begins Saturday, December 22
Habit of the Month
December Think Win-Win
Parent Tip of the Week: Encourage your child to trade in their I want more than you attitude for a win-win attitude!
Yearbook Pre-Orders Are Here - Don't Miss Out on Reduced Rate!
Parents, please make sure you are ordering the correct school, the K-8 public charter school has a different yearbook than the preschool with different order codes.
ONLINE ORDERS ONLY, no checks or cash will be accepted at any time for yearbook sales.
Lutz Preparatory K-8
ORDER NOW AND SAVE! Discounted rate of $30 from December 1-December 21
Regular sales at $35 will run December 22, 2018 - March 1, 2019.
www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code: 32389D
Lutz Pre-Prep
ORDER NOW AND SAVE! Discounted rate of $20 from December 1-December 21
Regular sales at $25 will run December 22, 2018 - March 1, 2019.
www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code: 32247M
Boys Flag Football Tryouts 5th-8th Grade Cancelled and Rescheduled
Tryouts for both Team A and Team B will now be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Please see separate email from Coach Mollick to 5th-8th grade parents.
Important Dates
12/31: Hillsborough County High School Choice Application Period Closes
1/8: Students Return from Winter Break
1/12: PTA Winter Fest
1/16: early Release Day Dismissal Begins at Noon
1/16: Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Synergize Level and Above
1/16: PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Meeting
1/21: Martin Luther Kin, J. Holiday/School & District Offices Closed
1/22: Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks
1/23: 4th Grade Field Trip
1/23: Middle School Report Cards Available Online Only
1/24: 2019-20 Applicant Open House (for Lottery Applicants Only)
1/31: 1st Grade Field Trip (On Campus)
1/31: Lightning Leader Ceremony
1/31: Board of Director Meeting
2/1: 5th Grade Field Trip
2/6: Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon
2/6: Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Synergize Level and Above
2/6: 2019-20 Enrollment Lottery (Only for Student NOT Currently Enrolled in Kinder - 7th Grades)
2/7: Parent/Teacher Conference Night 4:00-7:00 PM
Yearbook Committee Needs Your Help!
Our yearbook committee needs your help to make the 2018-19 yearbook a wonderful keepsake for our students. Please upload any photos you have taken to the following DropBox links:
Bolts of Blue Events DropBox Link: This includes any pictures from spirit days or the Human Car Wash.
Great American Teach-In DropBox Link: This includes any pictures from our wonderful Great American Teach-In speakers.
You've Been Jingled, Monday December 17th Last Day to Order!
Order forms have been sent home with students or click HERE for a printable order form.
Thank you PTA!
Our thoughtful PTA started off our day last week with a sweet treat for all staff members. Thank you for always treating us like royalty and brightening our day!
Sixth Grade Math Bowl Competition
Our 6th grade math league team did a wonderful job coming together and placing 4th in their first middle school competition. We look forward to the next Math Bowl in the Spring. Congratulations: Lauren C., Audrey G., Julianne P., Tyler S. and our 6th grade faculty sponsor, Mrs. Luginhuehl
Winter Concert
Special thanks to Ms. Schoenfeld and her music students who hosted winter concerts throughout the day on Thursday for our students and families. It was a wonderful celebration of the performing arts at Lutz Prep.
3rd Quarter Blazing Bolts Run Club for 1st-5th Grade
Members will consist of any first through fifth grade student that would like to participate in an after school activity but either isn't old enough, or does not like the pressure of a competitive athletic team.
The Blazing Bolts Running Club will be a fun way to have your student(s) learn about running as well as give them time to socialize with their friends in a safe, friendly environment. During our events your children will learn the value of exercise, collect prizes for their accomplishments, and, most importantly, be able to have fun with their friends. Each student that signs up will receive a Blazing Bolts dri-fit t-shirt and be able to participate in the end of quarter "party" where other prizes for exemplary performances will be handed out.
Current FHSAA Sports Physical Form on file with the main office, they are valid for 365 days from date of Dr. signature. This is not the same as a regular yearly physical. The sports physicals can be completed in a very fast, inexpensive manner at many local walk in clinics such as CVS or Medi-Express. Email an electronic copy to administration@lutzprep.org or turn in a copy to the office (please keep a copy for your personal records).
If you have any further questions feel free to email me at:
Blazing Bolts Running Schedule 3rd Quarter
After School Until 4:30 PM
Students Meet in the Gym at Dismissal
1/15 (First Day), 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 (Last Day Party)
Check out the great last day party from 2nd quarter!
2nd Quarter Last Day Party Fun!
PTA Box Top Program Box Top Campaign
Keep clipping those Box Tops. Each Box Top turned in is more free money for our school!
This year each classroom has a collection goal of 300 each month and 1800 by the end of the year! Classroom collections will be tallied monthly and for the classes that achieve their monthly goals they will be rewarded!
Please follow these simple steps to help make our collection drive run smoothly:
Neatly cut and sort your Box Tops and place into baggies or print a fun collection sheet from HERE and adhere the Box Tops.
Place your child's name and homeroom teacher's name on the baggie or collection sheet so that he/she receives credit.
Baggies can be dropped off in the collection mailbox in the front lobby or with your homeroom teacher.
Saran Wrap Ball Game For the month of December, since we only have 3 weeks to collect Box Tops, we will be having an extra special contest! The first homeroom class to reach a collection of 500, unexpired Box Tops by 12/20/18, will receive a saran wrap ball, total prize value at over $100, to unwrap as a class on 12/21/18! The collection goal of 500 is only counting your December collections and not ongoing totals. Game rules will be presented to the winning classroom along with all supplies to play.
Good luck and game on!
Mrs. Adriani has 373 and Mrs. Binkley has 357!
Several other classes remain contenders so keep clipping!
First class to reach 500 wins the Saran Wrap ball!
Contest ends 12/20 at 3:00 PM!
Winners will be announced 12/21 and will be awarded the Saran Wrap ball!
Stay tuned for an exciting contest coming in January, so be sure to keep collecting Box Tops over the holiday break!
Businesses that Supported Our Bolts of Blue Campaign Thank you again to the following companies that supported our Bolts of Blue Campaign at the bronze level or higher. Parents, if you are in need of goods or services, please consider contacting one of these wonderful local businesses.
High School Options Reminder
The Hillsborough County Public Schools Choice & Magnet High School Application Window opened October 26th and continues through December 31st.
Click HERE for a full list of Magnet High School Program Information Sessions hosted at each individual school.
Click HERE to link to the High School Magnet Programs listing.
Click HERE to learn about the Pasco County School Choice Expo
Leader in Me Training Seminars for Parents Starting Again In January
Please join other LP Parents in a Leader in Me 7 Habits Seminar (4 sessions) to help families reinforce what is being learned in the classroom. Sessions begin January and run through mid-March. Space is limited so please check your schedule and sign up as soon as possible. We are kindly asking that ONLY ONE parent per family sign up to allow as many as possible to attend, parents should sign up for 4 sessions so they can learn about all 7 habits. Click HERE to reserve your spot. Hours at seminar will count towards your required volunteer hours for the year.
Congratulations Again to our Middle School Strike Zone Students for Quarter 1. They were recognized at a ceremony this morning and given their Strike Zone t-shirts.
Lost and Found!
Lost and Found will be donated Thursday, December 21th! Please claim your items before then! See Photos! If the item is labeled it will be returned to the homeroom teacher, any item not labeled will be donated.
Large volume of jackets, sweater, water bottles, and jackets.
Color Wheelz, After School Art Program
Each 4 week session, the children will create a 16 x 20 canvas masterpiece through step by step instruction. Painting will go home on the 4th week. They will also learn drawing, cartooning and other mediums as time permits each week. *Each session will offer a different painting!* Session Dates: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, & 1/11 CLICK HERE to register!
Show on The Road
Contact: Jessica Schoenfeld at (813) 943-2695 or info@showontheroadtampa.com
for questions or more information.
Full Schedule:
Mondays: 3:30-4:30 PM - Middle School Drama Club, ages 11 & up Students will develop skills in singing, dancing, and acting. They will perform in the spring musical, "High School Musical."Why High School Musical? Aside from it's large cast size, we have the right personalities to pull off this up-beat and oh-so-catchy musical!
Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30 PM - Musical Theatre Jazz Dance, ages 6 & up Students will learn the basics of jazz technique and learn a jazz routine for the Spring Recital.
Wednesdays: 3:30-4:30 PM - Musical Theatre, ages 6-10 Students will develop skills in singing, dancing, and acting. They will perform in the spring musical, "Seussical."
Thursdays: 3:30-4:30 PM - Musical Theatre, ages 6-10 Students will develop skills in singing, dancing, and acting. They will perform in the spring musical, "Seussical."
Thursdays: 3:30-4:15 PM - Broadway Babies, ages 3-5 The Broadway Babies will gain an introduction to the basics of acting, singing, and dancing. They will perform in the spring musical, "Seussical."
Fridays: 3:30-4:30 PM - Ballet 1, ages 6-10 Students will learn the basics of ballet technique and learn a ballet routine for the Spring Recital.
Let's Talk About Summer Camps! Lutz Preparatory is once again hosting Camp Invention on our campus in the summer of 2019.
Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding and programming futuristic robots, uncovering ancient fossils, designing high-tech superhero gadgets and exploring radio frequencies. Local educators will lead this action-packed program featuring exhilarating, hands-on STEM activities teaching children to question, explore, break through obstacles and embrace failure! Early registration discounts are available! Click HERE to register and find current promotions or call 800.968.4332.