Lutz Preparatory School K-8 Weekly Reminders, March 4, 2019
Monday, March 4:
Yearbook Deadline Extended:
Preschool: Yearbook Ordering Deadline Extended to TODAY AT MIDNIGHT
K-8: Yearbook Order Deadline Now Extended to FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT
Wear Your Pay It Forward T-Shirt
Lightning Hockey Clinic for 5th-8th Grade Students.
First Track and Field Practice (Must Have Required Documents on File to Participate)
TAW: PTA will provide a special treat in the main lobby for the staff
Tuesday, March 5:
TAW: PTA is providing a grilled BBQ lunch and dessert
Wednesday, March 6:
Early Release Dismissal Begins at Noon
Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Synergize Level and Above
TAW: PTA is providing a farmers market-themed lunch after early dismissal.
Thursday, March 7:
Boys' Hockey Tryouts (Must Have Required Documents on File to Participate)
Girls Flag Football Tryouts (Must Have Required Documents on File to Participate)
TAW: PTA is providing lunch and fresh flowers
Friday, March 8:
Final Day to Donate to Read It Forward Book Drive
K-8 Yearbook Order Deadline Extended Through Today at Midnight!
Middle School Spring Dance
TAW: PTA is presenting teachers and staff with a gift of appreciation. Raffle winners will be announced!
Ongoing Items:
Red's Team Sports Uniform Vendor Spring Sale through March 29th
Board of Director Resumes Accepted through March 15th
Register for Lutz Prep Golf Outing Through Thursday, March 21st (or until sold out)
Keep Clipping Box Tops
Important Message from Hillsborough County Public Schools Regarding Internet Hoax
Please click HERE to view an important message from Grayson Kamm, HCPS Communications and Media Officer.
Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day
Sponsorship Levels of Synergize ($300) and Above OR Students May Donate $6. Please read carefully, this is NOT AN ALL STUDENT dress down day.
Thank You to Our Synergize Package Sponsors
Students whose sponsorship levels reached the Synergize Package ($300) and above have a non-uniform day on Wednesday, March 6th. Homeroom teachers will be given Synergize Level and above rosters to validate those students who were awarded this non-uniform day.
Additional Students May Still Participate!
Any student(s) still wishing to participate in this non-uniform day can turn in their donation of $6.00 to their teacher on Wednesday, January 16th. Funds will apply to Bolts of Blue Campaign
"Read" It Forward Book Drive
In the spirit of our school's "Pay It Forward" initiative, Ava A. (7th grade) and our Lutz Prep Library will be hosting a book drive.
Please bring new or gently used books to the Media Center to donate to the Sullivan Partnership/Metropolitan Ministries. The books may be for Toddlers through Middle School levels (no adult level books, please). WITH TWO WEEKS REMAINING (BOOK DRIVE ENDS ON MARCH 8TH) WE ARE collectING, sortING, and deliverING the books WE HAVE ALREADY COLLECTED. THE REMAINING WILL BE DELIVERED BEFORE Spring Break so all the area children will have some great reading during their time away from school.
FINAL WEEK FOR DONATIONS! KEEP IT UP LUTZ PREP!! THANK YOU!
This is the final week to donate books to the Library/Media Center for the Read It Forward book drive. Be sure to clean out your shelves and bring in those books. Thank you to everybody who has helped us collect so many books for the Sullivan Partnership/Metropolitan Ministry!!
Please take this time to do a little book "Spring Cleaning" and "Read" It Forward! Presented by: Ava A. and Mrs. O'Sullivan, Library Coordinator
Yearbook Orders
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 (Orders EXTENDED ADDITIONAL TIME UNTIL FRIDAY, MARCH 8th at MIDNIGHT)
Sales at $35 will run through Friday, March 8th at midnight.
Volunteer Corner
ALOHA!!! It is time to celebrate our Amazing Volunteers with the Annual Awards Breakfast & Luau Party at Lutz Prep on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
There will be lots of food and fun as always! Wear your favorite Hawaiin shirt or dress if you have one!
Find out who the top winners are with the most volunteer hours and the #1 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! You won't want to miss this one!
Seeking Refrigerator Donations
We are seeking donations of gently used refrigerators for our cafeterias. Specifically we are interested in three full size and one apartment size refrigerators. If you have one available or know of any local businesses that would be willing to donate please contact our facilities manager, David Wheaton, with details or questions.
PDQ Gift Cards for Sale
Lutz Prep has partnered with PDQ to enhance the education of our LP students. PDQ has allotted Lutz Prep a limited number of $10 gift cards that are available for purchase for only $7. We are pleased to sell these cards at a 30% discount to our Lutz Prep families & friends as a perk. These cards are good at all PDQ locations and do not expire!
Sales begin February 25th and will last until the inventory of cards is depleted. All proceeds raised from the sale of these gift cards will go directly back to our school for programs that benefit our children.
It's simple:
Complete the form below detailing the amount of cards requested and amount paid. Limit is 10 cards per family due to the limited supply.
Attach payment to this form.
Return to your homeroom teacher.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our business manager,Diana Jenkins, at diana.jenkins@lutzprep.org.
Lutz Preparatory School, Inc. Board of Director’s Announcement
The Lutz Preparatory School, Inc. (Lutz Prep) Board of Directors is currently accepting resumes for board positions. A board position is a three (3) year term. A board member's position is unpaid and comes with a fiduciary responsibility to oversee the approval of policies and the school's budgets.
Lutz Prep is focusing on expanding the Board to bring in a variety of personal and professional experiences bringing a diversity of opinion and expertise to further strengthen the talent and depth of expertise that exists currently. Furthering the Board's responsibilities of establishing and maintaining policies that guide Lutz Prep in its successful execution of its mission and vision, we are looking for someone to bring a forward thinking approach to building our standing within the community and community partnerships providing a firm foundation in our long term success as a growing K-8 elite charter school.
Sports Tryout Information for 5th-8th Grade Athletes
Girls' Flag Football General Information
Tryouts will be held Thursday, March 7th and Tuesday, March 12th from after school until 4:30 PM.
Preseason Practices TBD by Coaches
Regular Season Practices Mon/Wed from after school until 4:30 PM or when necessary
Games Typically Tues/Thurs at 4:30 PM
If athlete makes the team or is on Practice Squad their enrollment fees are due by March 15that Midnight ($130 for Team, $30 for Practice Squad).
Uniform is the property of Lutz Preparatory and must be turned in at the end of the season.
Practice squad will practice with team and more information will be given by coaches at the tryouts
Season will last from First week in April until Mid May
Tryout Requirements The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Wednesday, March 6th at midnight in order for your student to participate in tryouts:
FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk). Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy. These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
Tryouts will be held Tuesday, March 5th from after school until 5:00 PM
Preseason Practices TBD by Coach
Regular Season Practices Thurs or TBD by coach availability
Games typically on Mon/Wed- May have double headers will boys
If athlete makes the team $130 enrollment fee due by Sunday, March 10th at Midnight.
Uniform is the property of Lutz Preparatory and must be turned in at the end of the season.
Season will last from First week in April until Mid May
Tryout Requirements The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Monday, March 4th at midnight in order for your student to participate in tryouts:
FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk). Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy. These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
Tryouts will be held Thursday, March 7th from after school until 5:00 PM
Preseason practices TBD by Coach
Regular season practices Wed or TBD by coach availability
Games typically on Mon/Thurs- May have double headers with girls
Games at 4:30 or 5:30 depending on double hearers
If Athlete makes the team $130 enrollment fee due by Sunday, March 10th at Midnight.
Uniform is the property of Lutz Preparatory and must be turned in at the end of the season.
Season will last from First week in April until Mid May
Tryout Requirements The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Wednesday, March 6th at midnight in order for your student to participate in tryouts:
FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk). Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy. These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
PTA Corner Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
On behalf of the LP PTA, we'd like to say "THANK YOU" to all of you for all your hard work and commitment to our children. Your dedication and efforts are greatly appreciated. We wish you all a wonderful week and hope you enjoy all the classroom and PTA activities planned.
Box Top Campaign New Contest Runs Through April 30th
We are recruiting you, your family & friends to participate in our first ever Box Tops Across America Contest.
Please ask friends and family to mail Box Tops to Lutz Prep! If you are heading out of town for Spring Break, take your stash with you and mail them from your destination. Don’t forget your family overseas and on military bases.
This contest will run until April 30, 2019. All envelopes must be postmarked by that date to be counted as an entry.
Click HERE for full details and sample envelope requirements for contest.
DID YOU KNOW? Box Tops expire 4 times a year: March, June, November and December, the 2 big expiration dates are March and November!The school gets 10 cents for every little unexpired rectangle that is turned in!