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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 41, April 26, 2019


Upcoming Week at a Glance
Leader In Me Survey - Parent Survey Deadline Sunday, April 28th
Academic Calendar Released for 2019-20 School Year
2019-20 School Supply Lists Now Published
Pay It Forward - Play It Forward Used Athletic Equipment Through Tuesday, April 30th
Thank You Jim Browne Chevrolet and Chevy Youth Baseball for Your Donations
Library News
School Wide Pay It Forward WIG
Middle School Strike Zone Awards
National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award

8th End of Year Information & Grade Graduation Yard Signs Deadline to Purchase Tuesday, April 30
PDQ Gift Cards for Sale at Reduced Rate
TCAL End of Year Sports Celebration Deadline to RSVP Friday, May 3
Community Outreach Opportunity, Friday May 3rd
PTA Corner
Summer Programs at Lutz Preparatory School - RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!
Important Information From Administration Regarding FSA and EOC Testing, FSA Portal, & Parent Letters

Gymnasium Scoreboard Sponsorship
Show on the Road After School Enrichment Spring Production
New Color Wheelz After School Session Starting May 3rd
Lost and Found Donated Next Week - CHECK OUT THIS PICTURE
  • Sunday, April 28:
    • Final Day to Complete Leader In Me Parent Survey

  • Monday, April 29:
    • Wear Your Pay It Forward Shirt
    • Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
  • Tuesday, April 30:
    • Deadline to Order 8th Grade Graduation Yard Signs
    • Last Day to Donate to the Play It Forward Used Sports Equipment Drive
  • Wednesday, May 1:
    • Closed Campus Due to Testing - No Volunteers or Visitors
    • 4th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 1 (paper based test)
    • 5th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 1 (paper based test)
    • 6th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 1 (paper based test)
    • 7th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 1 (computer based test)
    • 8th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 1 (computer based test)
  • Thursday, May 2:
    • Closed Campus Due to Testing - No Volunteers or Visitors
    • 4th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 2 (paper based test)
    • 5th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 2 (paper based test)
    • 6th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 2 (paper based test)
    • 7th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 2 (computer based test)
    • 8th grade:  FSA English Language Arts Part 2 (computer based test)
  • Friday, May 3:
    • Tentative Closed Campus Due to Make Up Testing - No Volunteers or Visitors
    • Final Day for Students to Check Out Books from Library
    • Community Outreach Opportunity:  Finn's Fight Benefit
    • Final Day to RSVP/Purchase Tickets to TCAL End of Year Sports Celebration

Leader In Me Surveys for Parents and Students
As a Leader in Me school, Lutz Preparatory seeks to improvement in three areas – leadership, culture, and academics.  Part of the program gives us access to the Leader in Me Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) to help us measure performance in these areas.

The MRA is a rigorously developed tool used to annually collect, analyze, and report student, staff, and school-level outcomes related to the focus on improving leadership, culture, and academics. The results of the surveys will be used to help Lutz Preparatory identify our strengths and weaknesses, develop improvement plans, and monitor progress of our Leader in Me program. The MRA measures are aligned with the highly effective practices outlined in the Leader in Me Framework. This alignment empowers Lutz Preparatory to move from data insights to action plans.

This week students have been completing the Leader in Me STUDENT SURVEY during classes. Our LP Staff will also be completing the STAFF SURVEY next week.  

Leader In Me Annual Parent Survey Now Open!
Now we are asking our parents to complete the annual Leader in Me Survey.  The survey should take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.  We would love to see 100% of our parent population from preschool through 8th grade complete the survey by Sunday, April 28, 2019 at midnight.  (Preschool parents please note on the first question you can either not answer or categorize your child in the Kindergarten group).

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

2019-20 School Supply List Now Published
Please click HERE To read the full details that were sent out yesterday with two options to purchase school supplies for next year.  

  1. OPTIONAL:  Purchase through PTA Coordinated 1st Day School Supply Kits - DEADLINE June 15, 2019.
  2. Purchase on your own at any time prior to the first day of school.

LAST DAY TO DONATE TUESDAY, APRIL 30
Gently Used Athletic Equipment Drive
Pay It Forward - Play It Forward! 

Lutz Prep is collecting gently used sporting equipment to give to the children in various programs around Tampa Bay.  Collection boxes are 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 Tuesday, April 30th.

Please take a few minutes this weekend to go through your garage and donate to this great cause.

Important Dates

5/6:  End of Year Intent to Return Emailed to All Families

5/10:  All Library Books Are Due


5/13:  Final Overdue Library Books Notices Sent Home

5/15:  PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Breakfast (schedule update)

5/15:  Overdue Library Book Replacement Bills Will Be Sent Home

5/16:  End of Year Intent to Return Deadline for Submission

5/16:  End of Year TCAL Sports Celebration

5/17:  Safety Patrol End of Year Celebration 

5/22:  Box Top Contest Extended

5/23:  EC3 Graduation Ceremony

5/23:  VPK Graduation Ceremony

5/24:  Duke TIP New Inductees Ceremony

5/24:  PTA General Assembly Meeting

5/24:  Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony

5/24:  8th Grade Dance

5/27:  Memorial Day Holiday:  Non-Student Day

5/28:  First Grade In-School Field Trip

5/28:  Rising 3rd Graders Parent Meeting 

5/29:  8th Grade Graduation Ceremony:  Steinbrenner High School

5/29:  7th Grade Field Trip

5/29:  Second Grade In-School Field Trip

5/30:  Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day

5/30:  Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

5/30:  Last Day of School

5/30:  Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon

5/30:  End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester

5/30:  Board of Director Meeting

6/15:  Deadline to Order 1st Day School Supplies Kit

Thank you Jim Browne Chevrolet and Chevy Youth Baseball

Lutz Preparatory would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jim Browne Chevrolet for their generous donation of $500 to our school.  In addition, on Friday we held a successful test drive event hosted by Jim Browne Chevrolet that will bring in an additional $500.  



We would also like to thank Chevy Youth Baseball for their donation of brand new baseball equipment for our physical education department.  

 

Library News
These are the important end of the school year dates for the Lutz Prep Library:
 

  • Friday, May 3rd:  Last day for students to check out books and they will be due in one week rather than the usual two weeks at this point.
  • Friday, May 10th ALL STUDENT LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK INTO THE LIBRARY!!! If a student needs a book for a project, they should talk to Mrs. O’Sullivan directly.
  • Monday, May 13th:  Shelves will be checked for all books not returned and final overdue notices will be sent home.
  • Wednesday, May 15th:  Bills will be sent home with students who still have books checked out.  At that point they are considered “Lost”.  Students must return books or pay for them by the end of this school year.
    Please see the 2018-19 Parents/Students Handbook, page 42, section 1300.02 Student Debt for details on unpaid library fines.

 
If you feel a book has been returned and you are still getting a notice on it, please contact Mrs. O’Sullivan or send back the overdue notice with a note of explanation.  We will check the shelves one more time.  The business office will send out official bills shortly after Wednesday, May 15th.  

Please help us get all books returned or replacement cost paid as quickly as possible.  Thank you so much.
 
Judy O’Sullivan
Library Coordinator

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?


Middle School Strike Zone Award for 3rd Quarter
The Strike Zone Award is for students who achieve a 3.75 GPA or higher (no more than two B's) on their report card, no more than three absences, and no behavior infractions during this quarter of the school year.

National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award
We are THRILLED to announce the following students were nominated and selected as a recipients of the 2019 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award.  These students will receive a $500 award, which will be placed in a college savings account, to be managed by OppenheimerFunds (OFI Private Investments) as part of the New Mexico Education Trust Board's 529 college savings plan — The Education Plan.

Thank you to our NJHS faculty sponsors, Ms. Rowszani and Mrs. Pedraza for their dedication to our students and taking the time to nominate our leaders for this prestigious award.  Only 500 students received this award across the country.  Out of the forty students in Florida who were selected, ten were Lutz Preparatory students!  GO BOLTS!
  • 7th Grade:  Rohan P., Remley V., Hailey A., Ava A., & Rebecca W.
  • 8th Grade:  Grant C., Ethan C., Riley H., Lauren S., &  Brynn W.

Information for our 8th Grade Graduating Class of 2019
8th Grade Dance - Save the Date

Friday, May 24th from 7:00-10:00 PM
Plantation Palms Golf Club
Land O' Lakes



8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Save the Date:  8th grade graduation is May 29th at Steinbrenner High School
More information coming soon


8th Grade Graduation Signs for Sale -
Only A Few Days Left to Order:  Deadline April 30th
Paper order forms were sent home with our 8th grade students previoulsy, click HERE if you would like to print your own form.  

PDQ Gift Cards for Sale - Only a Few Dozen Left!
Lutz Prep has partnered with PDQ to enhance the education of our LP students.  Don't miss your chance:  $10 gift cards that are available for purchase for only $7.  These cards are good at all PDQ locations and do not expire!   You may purchase as many as you like; first come first serve. 
All proceeds raised from the sale of these gift cards will go directly back to our school for programs that benefit our students. 

Click HERE for a printable order form.

TCAL End of Year Sports Celebration
To celebrate another wonderful year of Tampa Charter Athletics Competitive Sports Teams at Lutz Prep, we will be hosting our end of year TCAL Sports Celebration on Thursday, May 16th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in our gymnasium.  Doors will open at 5:30 PM and food will promptly be served at 6:00 PM.  

This year’s party will include a pizza dinner, awards for the athletes, and an opportunity for everyone to celebrate their accomplishments together.  The party will be FREE to any competitive athlete or child under 3 and $5.00 for any other guests wishing to attend.  We also ask to limit your TOTAL number of attendees to four so we can accommodate all that wish to attend. 

During the party we will be serving cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, cake, and water as our dinner and drink.  (Our beverages are very limited due to possible damage to our gym floors and therefore water will be our only selection.)  We also hope to have all coaches present to give a brief recap of the year and take pictures with the athletes after their awards presentation.  Please have your children wear their LP Spirit Shirts if they own one.

If you or your child wishes to attend the celebration, you must sign up and pay for guests via our school store by clicking HERE.  Make sure to list all attendees so we can plan appropriately.  Your RSVP and payment for guests is due NO LATER than Friday, May 3rd so we have time to order all items necessary to make this event a success.  

Thank you parents for allowing your student athlete(s) to participate in our TCAL Competitive Sports Teams in the 2018-19 school year.  We could not do this without your support!

  • Girls and Boys Hockey
  • Girls and Boys Flag Football
  • Track and Field
  • Cross Country
  • Girls and Boys Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Girls and Boys Basketball

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at chad.mollick@lutzprep.org and as always, GO BOLTS!

Community Outreach Opportunity, Friday, May 3rd
From time to time there will be options for LP families to participate in voluntary community outreach opportunities.   Please see the flyer below for a current opportunity to assist a family in need.  See the Community Outreach Opportunities section of our website for updates throughout the school year.  Please click HERE to learn more about this family.

Click HERE to purchase tickets and learn more details regarding the Casino Night Benefit.  Tickets are $75 each.

PTA Corner

PTA Executive Board Slate for the 2019-20 School Year
The PTA Nominating Committee has selected the PTA Executive Board Slate for the 2019-2020 school year.  This slate will be voted on at the next General Assembly Meeting.


PTA General Assembly Meeting - NEW RESCHEDULED DATE
The end of year PTA General Assembly meeting is now schedule for Friday, May 24th at 8:30 AM in the Pre-Prep Cafeteria.  
 


Box Top Campaign Contest Extended Through May 22nd 
Box Tops Across America contest has been extended!  All mail must be post marked by May 22nd and the class winner will be announced on May 28th.

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.

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!
Have You Signed Up For Summer Camps Yet - Slots Are Filling Up Fast!

Click HERE to view our Summer Camp Information and Registration
New Vendor Camps Announced!
Show on the Road:  Princess and Super Hero Camp
My Lil' Yogi:  Kids Yoga
Believe in You:  Girls Lego Camp

FSA & EOC Parent Notification Letters
Click HERE to view the FSA Informational Letter that were sent home with student on Monday, March 11, 2019.
 
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. 
 


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.
 
 **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 Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
4th grade:
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
5th grade:
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 Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
7th grade:
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 16 (updated date)testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
 
8th grade: (Students will take ONE math assessment, based on course enrollment)
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

Testing is in the Air - Shoot for Your Goals!
We LOVE to see our students supporting their peers during testing weeks!

Replacing Scoreboard In Gymnasium
Lutz Preparatory School needs to replace the scoreboard in the gym and the Browne family has generously agreed to sponsor the full amount of $13,428.48 for replacement.  The Board of Directors will approve the sponsorship at the Thursday, May 30th, 2019, Board of Director meeting and the scoreboard will be replaced over the summer months.
 

Show on the Road After School Enrichment Spring Productions

  • Seussical (Elementary and Pre-prep students):
    • Performance: Saturday, May 18th at 3:00 PM
      Crosspointe Family Church
      919 Debuel Rd, Lutz, FL 33549
    • Performance: Saturday, May 18th at 6:30 PM
      Crosspointe Family Church
      919 Debuel Rd, Lutz, FL 33549
  • High School Musical (Middle School students):
    • Monday, May 13th 6:30
      Crosspointe Family Church
      919 Debuel Rd, Lutz, FL 33549
  • Dance and Voice Recital:
    • Saturday, May 11th 3:00 PM
      5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. 
      Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

 
Click HERE to visit Show on the Road's Website to Purchase Tickets. 

New After School Activities Sessions Starts May 3rd

Lost and Found Being Donated Next Week
Leader in Me Habit 2:  Begin With the End in Mind.  PLAN AHEAD - LABEL EVERYTHING!
Students will ultimately loose, misplace, or leave an item around the school.  If the item it labeled it will be returned to your student's homeroom teacher.  If it is not labeled it will be donated at the end of each month.  

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