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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 36, March 15, 2019
Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22
Spring Break - School and District Offices Closed

Monday, March 25:  Non-Student Day, Lutz Preparatory School Office Closed

Tuesday, March 26, Students Returned to School



  • Monday, March 25:
    • Non-Student Day & Lutz Preparatory Office Closed
    • Last Day to Nominate Yourself or Others for PTA Executive Board 2019-20
  • Tuesday, March 26:
    • Students Return to School
  • Wednesday, March 27:
    • English Language Learners (ELL) Program Parent Meeting 
  • Thursday, March 28:
    • Board of Director Meeting
    • Finest for Finn Event:  Children's Dream Fund - 100% of Donations will go to Finn's wish!
  • Friday, March 29:
    • 5th Grade Field Trip
    • Extended Deadline:  Last Day to Register for LP Golf Outing
    • Last Day for Red's Team Sports Uniform Vendor Spring Sale


Habit of the Month

March:  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 take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul).  I balance all four parts of myself.

Parent Tip of the Week:  Rest, Relaxation, and Enjoying some down time is a great way to sharpen your saw!

Academic Calendar for 18-19 & 19-20
Report Absences to:
Attendance@lutzprep.org
Edsby Questions?
Important Dates

4/2-3:  Tentative Closed Campus Due to Testing

4/5:  LP Golf Outing

4/9:  Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

4/10:  Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon

4/10:  Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day

4/10:  PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Breakfast

4/10:  Middle School Report Cards Available Online Only

4/17:  Volunteer Breakfast

4/18:  6th Grade Field Trip

4/18:   Lightning Leader Ceremony

4/18:  LP Field Day (Weather Back Up Date 4/26)

4/19:  No School:  Non-Student Day

4/22-5/28:  Tentative Closed Campus Due to Testing

4/23:  Kindergarten Field Trip

4/25:  Board of Director Meeting

Volunteer Corner

Track Meet Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate three upcoming Track Meets at Rushe Middle School on March 27th, April 3rd, and April 23rd.  

  • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.
Volunteers Needed on Thursday, March 28 8:30-9:30 AM

We are looking for volunteers to assist with collecting donations for Finest for Finn Event.

  • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.


Volunteer Awards Breakfast and Luau Party
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!

  • Click HERE to RSVP.

8th Annual LP Golf Outing
Our goal is to have the Lutz Prep Golf Outing the highlight of the season!
Every dollar we raise will help support the future of Lutz Preparatory School.

  • Friday, April 5th, 2019
  • Plantations Palms Golf Club
  • Foursome: $600
  • Individual Player: $150
  • Friday, April 5th, 2019
  • 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
  • Sponsorship Opportunities Available 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Friday, March 29th or until sold out. - Register Today!
Questions? Contact Bobby Fox @ -  (813) 528-0904

Lightning Leaders for March

Congratulations to the following Leaders for Sharpening the Saw in March 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 take time to find meaningful way to help people (soul).  I balance all four parts of myself.
  • Kindergarten:  Jocelyn J., Sabrina C., Cayden Y., & Ethan C.
  • First Grade:  Karolina N., Katie S., Mason H., Aurora M., & Luke S.
  • Second Grade:  Riley S., Cole G., Nichola G., Enzo V., Aubrie S., & Asher G (from February)
  • Third Grade:  Sanaa T., Astha C., Hayden M., Roman A. (not pictured), Michael S., & Saharsh R. (from February)
  • Fourth Grade:  Sophia S., Meghan M., Lilly K. (not pictured), & Mira B.
  • Fifth Grade:  Courtney D., Chandler D., Taylor J., & Payton L.
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:

  1. Complete the form below detailing the amount of cards requested and amount paid.   The limit of 10 per family has been lifted, you may purchase as many as you like; first come first serve.
  2. Attach payment to this form.
  3. 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.  

Click HERE to print order form.

PTA Corner
PTA Executive Board Positions for the 2019-20 School Year
Your Lutz Prep PTA Nominating Committee, elected during the last general assembly meeting, has begun the process of nominating our Lutz Prep PTA Executive Officer Committee for the 2019-2020 school year. This is an important process and we are requesting help from our PTA members to nominate a great group of people to lead the PTA next year. 

The 2019-2020 PTA Executive Board positions are as follows:

  • President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Corresponding Secretary
  • VP of Ways and Means
  • VP of Pre-Prep
  • VP of Elementary School LP
  • VP of Middle School LP
  • VP of School Support

If you would like to nominate yourself or another individual as a candidate to fulfill these roles (current PTA Board Members can be Re-nominated), please HERE to complete the Survey Monkey online form.  Nominations are being accepted until Monday March 25th at 6:00 PM.

Once the nominating committee presents the Executive Officer Slate via Newsflash, attending members of the General Assembly meeting in mid April, 2018 (specific date TBD) will vote to accept the new Executive Officer Committee.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nominating Committee Chairperson, Debbie Annicchiarico.

Thank you for supporting the Lutz Preparatory PTA.  Your PTA Nominating Committee 2018-19:

  • Debbie Annicchiarico, Chairperson
  • Stefanie Alt
  • Monika Dapcic
  • Amber Loper
  • Natacha Sanderson
  • Karlene Ludwig (alternate)

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!

 English Language Learner (ELL) Parent Involvement PLC
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 7:30 to 8:00 AM 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 with any questions.

Announcing Red's Team Sports Spring Uniform Sale
This is for only items in stock in the store - no special order items.

  • 15% Off In-Store Items
    • Store Location
      4542 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619
      Phone:  (813) 612-5999
  • 10% Off Online
    • Click HERE to reach Red's online store
    • Use code LutzMarch at checkout

Thank You Lutz Preparatory for Supporting the Read It Forward Book Drive!






The Read It Forward book drive has ended.  Ava has counted them all to discover that we have collected an astounding 2663 books for the children at the Sullivan Partnership/Metropolitan Ministries!!  Way to go Lutz Prep families.  You are making many children very happy! They will have lots of books to chose from to enjoy during their Spring Break!

Thank you all so much!

Ms. O'Sullivan and Ava A.

Gently Used Athletic Equipment Drive
Pay It Forward - Play It Forward! 

Beginning the Tuesday after Spring Break, Tuesday, March 26th, Lutz Prep will be collecting gently used sporting equipment to give to the children in various programs around Tampa Bay.  There will be collection bins in the front lobby and in the Media Center.  

For example, we will be taking baseball bats, helmets, gloves, tennis rackets, skates, frisbees, shin guards, balls, etc.  All items must be in good condition.  This Play It Forward drive will run through April 26th.  

Time to clean out those outgrown items and put a smile on the faces of children who would love to have the equipment.

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: Per changes from the state, testing windows are later this year,
 with testing potentially ending the last week of school
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
 
1st & 2nd grade:
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- weeks of April 29 – May 10
 
3rd grade:
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- April 2 & 3
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- week of April 22 - 26
 
4th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 2
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
5th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 2
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 9 & 10
  
6th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 2
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
7th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Computer Based Test)- April 2 OR 3testing window is 4/1 to 4/12
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 1 - 10testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Civics EOC (Computer Based Test -NGSSS)- May 17testing 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 2 OR 3testing window is 4/1 to 4/12
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 1 - 10testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
FSA 8th gr Math (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Algebra 1 EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Geometry EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 9
  
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
Please note: Per changes from the state, testing windows are later this year,
 with testing potentially ending the last week of school
FSA & EOC Parent Notification Letters
Please click on the respective grade level links below for FSA Informational Letters that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 11, 2019.  For future reference regarding FSA please continue to monitor the NEWSFLASH or visit the Assessment section of our website.
  • 3rd-6th Grades:  LP Spring 2019 FSA Grades 3-6 WRM PBT Parent Guardian Notification Letter
  • 7th & 8th Grades:  LP Spring 2019 FSA Grades 7-10 Retake WRM EOC Parent Guardian Notification Letter CBT 
  • 5th & 8th Grades:  LP Spring 2019 Statewide Science Parent Guardian Notification Letter
  • 7th Grade:  LP Spring 2019 NGSSS EOC Parent Guardian Notification Letter CBT
Florida Standards Assessment 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 visit the Florida Department of Education FSA Portal. 

From the Athletics Department
Co-Ed Track and Field (5-8th Grade)

 
If your child would still like to participate in track and field you are still eligible to sign them up.  They may not be able to participate in the first meet on March 27th but will be able to practice and be eligible for the rest of the meets.

NO TRYOUTS, SUBMIT ALL THREE STEPS BELOW TO BE A PART OF THE TEAM

  • Track Practices typically on Mon/Wed/Thurs from after school until 4:30 PM
  • $130 Enrollment Fee Due
  • Meet Schedule
    • 3/27 - TCAL Rushe Middle School Meet 4:30
    • 4/3 - TCAL Rushe Middle SchoolMeet 4:30
    • 4/13 Lecanto
    • 4/23 - TCAL Rushe Middle School Meet 4:30
    • 5/11 - Bradenton State Meet
Team Requirement (Before Attending Practice)
The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete in order for your student to participate in practice:
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Online Team Payment Fee $130 plus Emergency Contact Info and Uniform Sizes

Blazing Bolt Running Club News (1-5th Grade)
Please note that we will be offering one final quarter of running club.  Our days and dates are still TBD so please watch the newsflash closely for all updates.
 

Middle School Dance
Thank you to all the wonderful faculty, staff, and parent volunteers who made our Spring Middle School Dance a night to remember for our students.

Finest for Finn Event:  Children's Dream Fund


 

New After School Session Starting for Idealab
Last Chance to Sign Up for This Session

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