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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 40, April 18, 2019


Upcoming Week at a Glance
Volunteer Corner
Academic Calendar Released for 2019-20 School Year
PDQ Gift Cards for Sale at Reduced Rate
2019-20 School Supply Lists Now Published
Leader in Me Survey - Parent Survey Now Available
Lightning Leaders of the Month
Middle School Strike Zone Awards
PTA Corner
Volunteer Awards Breakfast
Congratulations to Mrs. Hurley - Nomination for Excellence in Actions Award
8th End of Year Information & Grade Graduation Yard Signs on Sale Through April 30
Community Outreach Opportunity, Friday May 3rd
Summer Programs at Lutz Preparatory School - RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!
New Chef It Up 2 Go After School Spring Sessions
Blazing Bolts Run Club - Not to Late to Sign Up for Last 5 Sessions
Pay It Forward - Play It Forward Used Athletic Equipment Through End of April
Important Information From Administration Regarding FSA and EOC Testing, FSA Portal, & Parent Letters
  • Monday, April 22:
    • Wear Your Pay It Forward Shirt
  • Tuesday, April 23:
    • Kindergarten Field Trip
  • Wednesday, April 24:
    • 2019-20 School Year New Kindergarten Parent Meeting
  • Thursday, April 25:
    • Kindergarten Field Trip
    • Board of Director Meeting
  • Friday, April 26:
    • Middle School Strike Zone Awards Ceremony

Volunteer Corner

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

  • Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius. 
    LOTS OF HELP STILL NEEDED!
Academic Calendar for 18-19 & 19-20
Report Absences to:
Attendance@lutzprep.org
Edsby Questions?

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.

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.

Important Dates

4/29:  Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home

4/30:  Deadline to Order 8th Grade Graduation Signs

5/3:  Community Outreach Opportunity:  Finn's Fight Benefit

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

5/13:  Middle School Drama Club Present:  High School Musical

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

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

5/17:  Safety Patrol End of Year Celebration 

5/17:  End of Year TCAL Sports Celebration

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

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

5/29:  7th Grade Field Trip

5/30:  Last Day of School

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

5/30:  Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day

5/30:  Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

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

5/30:  Board of Director Meeting

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).

Lightning Leaders of the Month

Congratulations to our Lightning Leaders for the month of April: 
Find Your Voice.  

When you align your passions and strengths, and find a specific need you’re driven to fill, you’ve found your voice.


  • Kindergarten:  Matthew R., Alyvia S., Brooke C., & Aaron D. (not pictured)
  • First Grade:  Effy P., Joseph N., Alyssa S., Mila A., & Hudson F.
  • Second Grade:  Daniella M., Julian D., Aadhya M., Mackenzi D., & Lleyton E.
  • Third Grade:  Jordin O., Finely B., Tyson P., Havyn D., Brynner G., &  Roman A. (from March)
  • Fourth Grade:  Gabriel M., Mason W., Mya R., Aariya P., & Lilly K (from March)
  • Fifth Grade:  Ella K., Jayden V., Hailey R., & Avery M.


Middle School Strike Zone Award for 3rd Quarter
Friday, April 26th at 7:30 AM

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.
 
The Strike Zone ceremony will be held in the gym on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 AM.  Parents will enter the gymnasium through the south gate at 7:15 AM so we may start on time.  Students arriving after 7:30 AM will not be permitted to enter the ceremony and their items will be delivered to their classrooms later in the day.
 
Congratulations to the following students who will be recognized at the ceremony:

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.  
 



All Pro Dad's and Kid's Breakfast - Save the NEW May Date

May date has been moved from May 8th to Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Contact Ryan Martin with any questions.
 


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!

Thank You to All Our Volunteers!
We had a fantastic morning celebrating our Volunteers at the Lutz Prep Luau!
The top 5 Volunteers were recognized:
 

  • 5th Place:  Amber Loper
  • 4th Place:  Joy Dutt
  • 3rd Place:  Theresa Gorski
  • 2nd Place: Gina Reyes
  • 1st  Place:  Natacha Sanderson
 
Natacha Sanderson (the volunteer of the year) and the PTA President Stefanie Alt received special Lutz Prep stuffed Beach totes.  Homemade food and refreshments were served and a great time was had by all! We thrive from our Volunteers!!!  All recipients received a Lutz Prep Tote and water bottle as a “Thank you gift”. (if you missed the event, stop by the front desk for a tote)
Congratulations Mrs. Hurley for Her Nomination to the Excellence in Action Award!

The Excellence in Action Awards (EIA) was established for parents to recognize individuals who have made a difference in the life of their child with special needs who receives Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services.  Over the last 19 years, family members, including students, have been inspired to submit hundreds of nominations for administrators, teachers, support staff, transportation staff, therapists, community members, and volunteers who have touched their lives.  Mrs. Hurley is our Kindergarten through 5th grade ESE teacher.  She will be recognized at the Excellence in Action Awards Ceremony on the evening of May 13th.  This is Mrs. Hurley's 2nd year being nominated for the award.  We are proud of our LP BOLT!

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 - Deadline April 30th
Paper order forms will be sent home with our 8th grade students on Monday, click HERE if you would like to print your own form.  

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.

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

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

New After School Sessions Starting April 22nd

4th Quarter Blazing Bolts Run Club for 1st-5th Grade
Still Time to Sign Up for Last 5 Sessions at $50 Rate

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. 

Requirements needed before attending first day of club:

  1. 1st -5th grade registration and payment click HERE
  2. 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).

Details:
After school until 4:30 PM
Students meet in the gym at dismissal
Only 6 sessions this quarter:  4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Fee is $50 - reduced for last 5 sessions!

Thank you and GO BOLTS!  If you have any questions please email, Chad Mollick

Help Put Kids Into the Games
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 the end of April.  

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

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:
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- week of April 22 - 26
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
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