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Lutz Preparatory School NEWSFLASH, Friday, October 16, 2020, V9 Issue 12

  • Monday, October 19:
    • No School for Students
  • Tuesday, October 20:
    • RRW:  Bolts are TOO Bright for Drugs– Neon Shirt Day (Uniform Bottoms)
  • Wednesday, October 21:
    • Fall Picture Retake Day (Brick and Mortar Only)
    • RRW:  Be Brave, Be a HERO, Say No to Drugs!- Red Ribbon Sticker with Uniform
  • Thursday, October 22:
    • Bolts of Blue Spirit Day - Western Day
  • Friday, October 23:
    • RRW:  Show How You Care:  Wear Favorite Super Hero or Finn's Fight Shirt (Uniform Bottoms)
    • End of 1 Quarter Grading Period
Leader in Me Focus of the Week

Click HERE to visit the LIM page on our website.

Parent Notification Letter for Out of Field Teachers
All educators in Florida are monitored to ensure they meet certification and training requirements as mandated by law.  Per Florida Statute 1012.42, when a teacher is assigned teaching duties out of the field in which the teacher is certified, the parents of all students in the class shall be notified in writing.  Please click HERE for an updated letter from Mrs. Guertin dated Friday, October 16, 2020.
Important Dates

10/28:  Early Release - Dismissal Begins at Noon

10/28:  Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Year 7 and Above or Donate $6

10/29:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day - Celebration Day

10/29:  Board of Director Meeting

10/30:  K-8 Falloween

10/30:  Bolt of Blue Campaign Ends

10/31:  Deadline to Purchase 2020-21 Yearbook at 5% Discount

11/2:  Bolts of Blue Raffle Drawing for Nintendo Switch, Electric Scooter, and Hoverboard

11/2:  Bolts of Blue Online Auction Preview Begins

11/2:  Bolts of Blue Slime Time Tickets Raffle

11/2-15:  Scholastic Book Fair Online

11/2:  High School Choice Program Application Window Opens

11/5:  Bolts of Blue Online Auction Opens at 10:00 AM

11/6:  Bolts of Blue Online Auction Closes at 5:00 PM

11/10:  Bolts of Blue Slim Time Event

11/11:  Veteran's Day - No School

11/18:  Early Release - Dismissal Begins at Noon

11/18:  Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Year 7 and Above or Donate $6

11/19:  PTA General Assembly Meeting via Zoom

11/19:  Board of Director Meeting via Zoom

11/23-27:  Fall Break - No School
2020-21 Academic Calendar
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Wednesday, October 21st is Fall Picture Retake Day for On Campus Students Only
Not all students will have their photo taken again, only those who were absent or would like a retake.  UNIFORM REQUIRED. 
  • If you already received your order, please send photographs in with your student to turn back in to the photographer to get your picture retake
  • Order your retake photos in advance here:  https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000802383

Fall Picture Proofs Now Available Online

Please visit the following link to view proofs: Enter your student's 7-digit ID as the online code/keyword to view your proof.
 
Contact Gigante Productions with any questions via their online contact form:  https://www.giganteproductions.com/contact


 


Click HERE for the Campaign Kickoff Communication
The campaign runs through October 30th for all incentives and homeroom participation.

Bolts of Blue Campaign Runs Through October 30, 2020
How Can You Help to Meet Our Fundraising Goal?
If we look to our community and extended Lutz Preparatory supporters by spreading the word to businesses that support education we can without a doubt exceed our campaign goal!  Please consider the following examples of additional ways to support Lutz Preparatory.


Share on Facebook and Other Social Meeting to Your Friends, Family, and Community

Please share our Bolts of Blue Campaign on your personal Facebook page to get the word out to help us reach our goal. 



Check with Your Employer to See if they Match Donations
Many of our parents' employers will match dollar-for-dollar donations to non-profit organizations like Lutz Prep.  Check with your HR department to see if they offer this benefit.  We also encourage our families to reach out to local businesses in your community for sponsorships in addition to potential employer matching benefits.  Thank you to those families who have pursued this company matching option and DOUBLED their donation to support our school!


2020-21 Bolts of Blue Spirit Day
If student chooses not to wear school spirit or themed dress the standard uniform is required. 


Bolts of Blue Online Auction
Do you know of a company willing to donate goods or services to our silent auction? Please reach out to Jackie Dreskler, PTA Ways and Means Board Member, with any contacts or donations.  
  • Preview begins Monday, November 2nd
  • Auction opens Thursday, November 5th at 10:00 AM
  • Auction closes Friday, November 6th at 5:00 PM
PTA Corner


Stay Connected - Its Not Too Late to Join PTA

Click HERE to visit our Member Hub and join our Lutz Preparatory community of parents.



2020-21 Yearbook 5% Discount if Purchased by October 31st



2020-21 Yearbook Committee Needs Your Photos

Please upload your Bolts of Blue Spirit Day pictures both e-learners and in-school students!

Click HERE to upload your images.

  

 
PTA General Assembly Meeting - Save the Date
Thursday, November 19th at noon via Zoom
LAST CHANCE!  2019-20 Yearbooks Still Available
A handful of yearbooks are still available from the 2019-20 school year.  Don't miss out!  Click on our PTA Hub to pay and it will be sent home with your student.  

If you are an eLearner and you have not picked up your yearbook yet please stop by the main office between the hours of 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM to pick up your yearbook.  
Bolt of Blue Spirit Day:  Show Us Your Genius
We love to see our students and staff showing off their school pride!

See below for just a handful of our student photos - check out our Facebook page for all the individual photos coming soon!  GO BOLTS!

Follow Us on Facebook and YouTube
Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube page, lots of new great videos coming soon.  

Lutz Preparatory School Facebook Page
Please click on the image to the right or https://www.facebook.com/LPBolts/.  These social media platforms will be additional ways to keep up to date on the school wide events at Lutz Preparatory School. 

Lots of incredible pictures and videos posted on our Facebook page:
Did you check out the postings & pictures this week?

  • Lots of Bolts of Blue Spirit Day Photos (Future Day & HR Dress Down Days)
  • Leader in Me Focus of the Week
  • Thank you PTA for our LP Masks
  • Mr. Rinaldi's STEAM Classes
  • My House Rocks!  Middle School Leadership Houses
  • Bolts of Blue Campaign - Morning Announcement Daily Drawing Winners!
  • And lots more....
The NEWSFLASH, along with direct emails from administration and your teachers is still the primary way you will receive information from us.
Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. Features include:
  •  Lutz Prep’s own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points 
  •  A Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
  •  Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site: 

Fair Dates: Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2020
Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lutzpreparatoryschool
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!

Tamara Chao
Lutz Prep’s Book Fair Chair
tmchao02@yahoo.com
Three Wellness Questions to Discuss as a Family Daily BEFORE Leaving for School
We are relying on our families to be good citizens in our community in our efforts to keep everyone healthy and safe.

Click HERE to view our COVID-19 Protocol
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REPORTING A COVID DIAGNOSIS
If your child tests positive for COVID-19 we are requesting that parents immediately report this to the school via the following online form (even overnight and/or weekends).This will allow our step-by-step mitigation process to begin with contact tracing and notification to all students/staff that may have been potentially exposed.  Thank you for your partnership in helping us keep all of our students and staff healthy.



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