Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V8 Issue 4, July 19, 2019
Lutz Prep Day at Red's Team Sports Store
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Red's will be hosting a Lutz Prep Day at the Red's Team Sports store. There will be additional Red's staff onsite at their store and specific Lutz Preparatory tables set up to assist our families with any purchases.
Red's Team Sports
4542 Eagle Falls Pl.
Tampa, FL 33619
Click HERE to visit the LP Red's Online Store
Please feel free to contact Red's with any questions on styles/sizes/store hours at (813) 308-0191.
Please review the Uniform Policy section below for full details on the REQUIRED POLO SHIRT PURCHASE from Red's Team Sports for 2019-20 school year. All other uniform items can be purchased at any store - see visual guide in handbook excerpt below.
Spirit Shirt Sale
As outlined in the handbook excerpt below: all PAST Spirit Shirts/Athletic Teams/Club Shirts may still be worn on Spirit Days. The school has a back-stock of previous year spirit shirts that will be on sale for $5 each at the Meet and Greet (or stop by the main office during summer office hours to purchase).
*New Item or Updated Information in This Publication
Please continue to stay up to date on back to school information by thoroughly reading each summer NEWSFLASH that is published periodically between now and Monday, August 12, 2019. New information will be added and important information will be repeated all summer.
Once school begins, the NEWSFLASH will begin its weekly publication every Friday. Archived versions can be found on our website under the tab Campus Life\NEWSFLASH and Special Announcements.
7/20: Lutz Prep Day at Red's Team Sports 10:00-2:00
7/22: Policy Agreements Online Form Emailed to Parents
8/1: Policy Agreements Deadline to Complete
8/4: Safety Patrol Team Applications Due at Midnight
8/5: Homeroom Teacher Assignments Emailed to All Families
8/8: Meet and Greet
8/12: First Day of 2019-20 School Year
8/22: Open House
8/29: PTA General Assembly Meeting
2019-20 School Supply Lists
To view a full list of the 2019-20 School Supply Lists please visit our website under the Campus Life\School Supplies tab to print the list by grade and start looking for those back-to-school sales.
Additional Important Information
An instructional materials fee and additional items may be added during the school year based on factors included but not limited to:
Parking available: Pre-Prep, Main building, and overflow area on the south end of the school.
Teacher Assignments
Homeroom teacher assignments will be emailed out to all K-8 families by end of day on Monday, August 5, 2019.
Middle school schedules may be picked up at the Meet & Greet from your homeroom teacher. If you do not attend the Meet & Greet schedules will be given out on the first day of school.
Save the Date: Open House Thursday, August 22nd
We will be hosting a separate Open House date on August 22nd to discuss more in depth and detailed information about Lutz Prep and our school.
Uniform Policy Changes for 2019-20
Please read through each section carefully and review the visual guides and description charts before making your 2019-20 uniform purchases.
2019-20 Student & Parent Handbook Excerpt Regarding the New Uniform Policy
The full 2019-20 Student & Parent Handbook will be published to our families before the school year begins. To assist our families with uniform purchases over the summer we are providing an excerpt of the handbook specifically related to our required uniform policy now.
Please click HERE to view the updated handbook excerpt with the updated policy including CHARTS AND VISUAL GUIDES. Based on a few questions we have received we have made a few sections a bit more clear.
Once again, we ask that you review both the Description Charts and Visual Guides to assist you with understanding the updated policy.
Lutz Prep Day at Red's Team Sports Store
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMRed's will be hosting a Lutz Prep Day at the Red's Team Sports store. There will be additional Red's staff onsite at their store and specific Lutz Preparatory tables set up to assist our families with any purchases.
Red's Team Sports
4542 Eagle Falls Pl.
Tampa, FL 33619
Click HERE to visit the LP Red's Online Store
Please feel free to contact Red's before visiting their local store with any questions on styles/sizes/store hours at (813) 308-0191.
Shipments Have Arrived at Lutz Preparatory
When shipments from Red's are received at Lutz Preparatory an email is sent to both parents/guardians notifying them the order is available for pick up. Please contact Red's directly with specific questions on tracking your order and be on the lookout for an email from administration@lutzprep.org for when your orders arrive at school (check your SPAM folder).
Sizing Station at Lutz Preparatory
Please stop by our sizing station located in the lobby of the main building during our summer office hours.
Please note, the sizing station at our school only has the required polo shirts, Leader in Me spirit shirt, and PE uniform (for middle grades). Any other extra items that Red's sells are not displayed at our school.
Lutz Prep Uniform Swap Shop
The Facebook page linked below is a community run page and Lutz Preparatory is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any of the posts or the views expressed within this community created/managed Facebook page.
A parent in our LP community created a Facebook page as a centralized location for parents to coordinate sharing/selling/swapping LP uniforms.
PleaseCLICK HERE to visit the Facebook site to swap uniforms with other parents in our LP community.
A Summer Reading Awareness Gap for Parents: Kids and Family Reading Report from Scholastic
At first glance, parents seem aware of the importance of summer reading, as 94% agree reading over the summer can help their child during the school year. And yet, nearly half of parents with school-age children are unaware of the “summer slide” (47%), the loss of academic skills that occurs when school is not in session and which is attributed largely to the lack of reading. This is of critical importance as the effects of the summer slide are cumulative. Researchers estimate that by the time a struggling reader reaches middle school, summer reading loss has accumulated to a two-year lag in reading achievement. A case can be made that we can begin to address this contributing factor to the reading achievement gap by addressing an information gap. The Kids & Family Reading Report reveals that when parents are aware of the summer slide, both children and parents are more engaged in summer reading. Click HERE to read the full Kids and Family Reading Report published by Scholastic.
Summer Assignments for Rising K-5th Grade Students
There are not set assignments for our K-5th grade students (unless your individual teacher gave you a summer packet to return to them). We do encourage our families to ensure that students are continually learning and reading while still enjoying a wonderful summer break from school.
Students who were enrolled at Lutz Preparatory K-8 in the 2018-19 school year will still have access to their iReady accounts. Any new students to LP in 19-20 will not have access to this system. Please click HERE to view a parent letter with instructions and a lesson log.
REQUIRED Summer Assignments for Rising 6th - 8th Grade Students
Click HERE to view the Required Summer Assignments for Incoming 6th-8th grade students. Questions? Email Administration@lutzprep.org
Important Information from Our Athletic Director
Over the past six years the Tampa Charter Athletic League has grown across Hillsborough County Charter schools under the guidance of the league chairman, our very own Athletic Director, Chad Mollick. We are fortunate to be able to continually be a part of this program that grows our student leaders as athletes along with their growth in the classroom.
REQUIRED PAPERWORK & SPORTS PHYSICALS: All student athletes that take part in either the TCAL Competitive Teams (5th-8th grades) or our Intramural Programs (1st-5th grades) must have the required paperwork on file in the school office BEFORE participating in any of the events or practices. Tryout signup and liability online forms will be sent out prior to each sport with more information on that specific sport.
Students must have up to date FHSAA Sports Physical on file at the school office central files, these are valid 365 days from the date the doctor signs. Files are not kept from year to year at LP so an up to date form needs to be submitted each school year. Sports physicals are not the same as a regular health check up at your doctor. It is best to get the FHSAA sports physical completed over the summer so it will be valid the entire school year. Many doctors offices and walk in clinics offer special reduced pricing or free options during the summer leading up to the start of each school year.
Up to date FHSAA Sports Physicals may be turned in to front office or sent electronically to administration@lutzprep.org. Please do not turn in or email to your coach or teacher. Always keep a copy for your personal records.
5th-8th Grade Competitive Tampa Charter Athletic League Sports Teams
Please see the following for approximate dates and days for our 2019-20 Lutz Prep Tampa Charter Athletic League sports.
All dates and days are tentative and will be firmed up by mid-August.
Cross Country is tentative pending volunteers to measure and set up course at Lutz Prep or other possible host school.
All hockey is tentative due to court damage. We are currently in the process of finding an alternate place to participate. More details will be given as the year progresses.
Girls street hockey is tentative pending number of participating teams.
Varsity is 6-8th grades and JV is 5-6th grades
1st-5th Grade Intramural Sports
This coming year we will also focus on our intramural (1-5th grade) sports and try to offer our younger Bolts the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of various sports with the intent of building our athletics program from a younger age. This will allow us to take our already successful program to the next level.
Each sport will have a total of eight, one-hour sessions, have two sessions per week (except running club which will be offered once a week each quarter), and take place directly after school until 4:30 PM.
Coaches Needed!
There are coaching vacancies available in both the Intramural (1st-5th) and Competitive Teams (5th-8th) that need filled as soon as possible. These positions will also help fulfill your volunteer hours. So please take a look at the schedule and see if you can assist. Please contact our Athletic Director, Chad Mollick for full details and requirements.
Lutz Preparatory Parent Teacher Association
PTA Updates
The Lutz Prep PTA is excited to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year.
Who is the PTA?
We are teachers and parents of Lutz Prep students.
We give financial assistance to the school.
We plan educational programs.
We support our teachers’ ideas and goals.
Why join PTA?
To benefit your child and school.
To connect with the school, staff, and other parents.
To have a vote to determine how funds raised are spent.
PTA Executive Board: 2019-20 School Year
President: Kristin McCormick
Treasurer: Holly Gordon
Recording Secretary: Monica Dapcic
Corresponding Secretary: Stefanie Alt
VP of Ways and Means: Jackie Dreksler
VP of School Support: Pilar Topping
VP of Pre-Prep: Allison Brock
VP of Elementary: Tera Cox
VP of Middle School: Deb Annicchiarico
Welcome from the LP PTA President
Hello Lutz Prep Families,
Summer is flying by, soon the start to the 2019-2020 school year will begin and your Lutz Prep PTA Executive Board is thrilled and ready to serve on the PTA as it begins its ninth school year. I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome new and returning families back to school and introduce myself as your PTA President. I am excited to work with this year’s PTA Board members, as you’ll see we have a talented, experienced, and enthusiastic team. This is my first year as President, but I have served as a Board Member and Chair Position in prior years. I also supported our Lutz Prep Board of Directors on the large scale fundraising campaign to purchase the building and school grounds back in 2014-2015. My children have attended Lutz Pre-Prep and Lutz Preparatory since the doors opened to our campus nine years ago, when the enrollment was only 225 students. It’s been amazing to see the school prosper and evolve into one of the highest performing schools in the county and state. My family and I are proud to be BOLTS!
What can you expect from the PTA this year?
The PTA is gearing up to bring you some of the popular programs and events such as the Boo Hoo Breakfast, Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Event, SMATH Night, Junior Achievement, Teacher Mini Grants, and much more. Returning this year is the Grandparents Celebration with a slightly different format; moving from breakfast to the evening and coinciding with conference night. Also this year, the PTA will work with the Middle Grades' Trunk or Treat Event to bring you fun-filled family fall festival, so stay tuned and watch the weekly NEWSFLASH for event details.
PTA School Enhancements
The PTA has purchased all new drinking fountains that are equipped with water bottle filling units where students can easily refill their water bottles and keep hydrated.
Getting Involved
The PTA’s success depends on the support and commitment from parent volunteers. We are currently seeking Chair Positions to help execute these valued programs. Getting involved is a great way to enhance your child and teacher’s classroom experience. Not to mention its very rewarding. If you have the time, please consider volunteering for one of the open Chair Positions. If you’d rather participate in other ways, there will be more opportunities to volunteer.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and look for our PTA booth at the Meet and Greet on August 8th to learn more about how to get involved and join the PTA.
Sincerely,
Kristin McCormick
Lutz Prep PTA President
PTA Chair Positions 2019-2020 School Year - HELP NEEDED!
Please click HERE to complete the online Committee Chair Interest Survey. The available committee chair positions for the 2019-2020 school year are listed under the executive committee member responsible. The PTA is looking for volunteers to serve in chair positions. If you indicate that you would like to volunteer you will be contacted by a PTA Board Member. Thank you in advance, we couldn't do it without our volunteers! Go Bolts!
PTA General Assembly Meeting Save the Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019, for our first general assembly meeting of the school year in the Main Building Cafeteria at 8:30 AM. Future General Assembly Meeting dates will be posted soon.
Before and After Care 2019-20
All students must have a Before & After Care Registration Form on file in the school office prior to attending. Please click HERE to visit our website for full details. The completed form may be turned in to the front office or emailed electronically to administration@lutzprep.org.
Job Opportunity
Lutz Pre-Prep is looking for someone who is 18 years of age or older to work in our aftercare program daily from 2:45 - 6:00 PM; additional hours are available if desired. Please contact Tricia Hume for more information.
2019-20 Hillsborough County Public Schools Volunteer Applications Opened July 1, 2019
Per Florida State law, school volunteers must be background checked each year. Our year starts July 1 and runs through June 30.
All volunteers who will be
Onsite at Lutz Preparatory School OR
Offsite on a Lutz Preparatory Field Trip
are required to complete or reactivate the online HCPS Volunteer Application each school year. This includes Level 2, Fingerprinted volunteers. Anyone who submits a volunteer application beginning July 1 will remain active in our system through June 30 or end of the fiscal year. A new application is available on July 1, the start of a new school year.
Click on the button below to complete or reactive your application beginning July 1st, 2019. Please don't delay, it can take up to 4 weeks to get approved and volunteers are not permitted on campus or field trips until approved by the county.
Florida State Assessment and End of Course Test Scores
Florida test scores are provided by the Florida Department of Education.
Final grades for courses that require an End-of-Course (EOC) exam are now updated.
FSA scores are also available for all grades.
Student State Assessment Results come in two methods:
ONLY the achievement levels and overall scale scores are displayed online.
To access the HCPS Report Card and Test Score Portal for scores you will need your student's HCPS ID, birth date, and your online PIN.
If you do not know your PIN you can request it to be sent to you. See screenshot below.
Paper Report: Individual student official home report
The official home report from the Florida Department of Education remains the primary source of communication to families for Florida test scores, it is a detailed report that breaks out each section of the test.
This report is normally not received at individual schools until early August time frame from the Florida Department of Education.
As soon as Lutz Preparatory receives the individual student reports onsite we will send an email and phone call to our parents with pick up instructions.
Donations of Polo Shirts (With No Logo) to Help a Child In Need Leader in Me Habit 2, Begin With the End in Mind
I look for ways to be a good citizen both at my school and in my community.
With the updated uniform policy taking effect in the 2019-20 school year any old polo shirts (with or without the old logo) are no longer permitted to be worn. We felt this was a great opportunity to give back to a community school in need that uses the same uniform colors.
LP is partnering with Miles Elementary School in Tampa to collect light blue and/ navy polo shirts with NO LOGOS. Please consider donating your previously worn non-logo shirts to this great Hillsborough County public school. In addition to the polo shirts we will also be accepting any gently used KHAKI or NAVY uniform style bottoms (pants or shorts).
Collection bins will be set up in the lobby of the main building through the summer.
Your simple act of donating a used polo shirt will have an enormous impact on a local student's life.Thank you!
Donations of Polo Shirts (With Old Logo) to our Art Department
Our Art Department has some wonderful creative ideas for use of our old logoed polo shirts. As you are cleaning out your closet and preparing for the 19-20 school year with the new required polos please donate your old polos WITH LOGOS to our school and they will be put to good use. Donation bins are set up in the front lobby of the main building.
Nation Junior Honor Society Applications for 2019-20 Open to All Rising 7th and 8th Graders
Final deadline, Friday, August 16, 2019 (the extended deadline) to apply for NJHS for the 2019-2020 school year. Click HERE to download application and details.
Leader in Me at Lutz Preparatory
We are excited as we move into our third year of the Leader in Me Program at our school. The impact the program has had on our students, staff, faculty, and our entire LP community has been incredible. Please click HERE to learn a bit more about the Leader in Me program at our school.
Have You Signed Up For Summer Camps Yet - Only A Few Camps Still Available
Click HERE to view our Summer Camp Information and Registration
IdeaLab added a camp the week of 7/29. Click HERE for registration details.
Safety Patrol 2019-20 School Year
Information will be coming soon with an online application for members for the 2019-20 school year.
At this time we are opening applications to 5th graders onlybut may expand to other grades depending on interest level and number of applications. Please click on the button below to submit your student's application. Applications due by midnight on Sunday, August 4th.
7th Grade Entry Immunization Requirements
Email notices are being sent this week to specific student who do not have this completed form on file at the office.
Parents can submit a copy of the official Florida Department of Health Certification of Immunization Form (DH 680) that you receive from your healthcare provider to the registrar in the main building office or your may email electronically to admissions@lutzprep.org.
When your your student is up to date for 7th grade you will see the section: Part A DOE Code 8 marked completed by your physician.
Our website, www.lutzprep.org, is moving to a new platform over the next few weeks. Please be aware that our site may be periodically unavailable at times until the transition is complete.
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