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Lutz Preparatory School NEWSFLASH, Friday, October 9, 2020, V9 Issue 11

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.



This button is also linked on the pop up box on www.lutzprep.org

  • Wednesday, October 14:
    • LIM Parent Wildly Important Wellness Training - Sign Up Full
  • Thursday, October 15:
    • Bolts of Blue Spirit Day - Show Your Genius
Leader in Me Focus of the Week

Click HERE to visit the LIM page on our website.
2020-21 Academic Calendar
Sign Up for Before/After Care
Report My Student Absent
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 9, 2020
Important Dates

10/19:  No School (Teacher Work Day)

10/20-23:  Red Ribbon Week - See Dress Code Each Day

10/21:  Fall Picture Retake Day (Brick and Mortar Only)

10/22:  Bolts of Blue Spirit Day - Western Day

10/23:  End of 1 Quarter Grading Period

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:  Bolt of Blue Campaign Ends

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

11/2:  Bolts of Blue Online Auction Preview Begins

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


 


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

Bolts of Blue Campaign
Homeroom Classes Who Met the $1800 and/or 100% Participation Goal
Several of our classrooms who have not met the goal are within a few hundred dollars of reaching $1800 or are just a few students short of meeting 100% participation (minimum donation to be considered for HR participation is $50) by each student. 

All homerooms who reach their goals will receive classroom prizes fun dress days.

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. 



Excerpt from the 2020-21 Handbook on Spirit Day Dress
SCHOOL SPIRIT or THEMED DRESS DAYS (PRIVILEGE) (page 25) 

  • If selected “theme” wear during a spirit designated day and/or week is deemed inappropriate or suggestive in nature by LP staff, student will be required to change attire.
  • If student chooses not to wear school spirit or themed dress the standard uniform is required. 
  • Friday Spirit Day and Themed Spirit Days are privileges. Any violations of handbook policies, uniform policy, or privilege guidelines, will result in privileges being taken away

Bolts of Blue Online Auction
  • Preview begins Monday, November 2nd
  • Auction opens Thursday, November 5th at 10:00 AM
  • Auction closes Friday, November 6th at 5:00 PM
Lightning Leaders Habit Hero of the Month - September

Congratulations to our New National Junior Honor Society Members

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These five pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1929.

The Lutz Preparatory Chapter of the NJHS hosted a virtual new member induction ceremony,  Congratulations to our twenty two new members

Please click HERE to view the virtual announcement of our new members.

 
Gabriella Cordero Payton Lewis
Aubrey Creedican Julianna Manno
Davis Dillinger Avery Michael
Cole Drackett Kathryn Miller
Lily Ferrari Risha Patel
Jack Fults Rowen Smith
Eva Hsi Grayson Teske
John Jackson Jackson Thames
Taylor Jackson Gabrielle Velazquez
Valerie Kucher Ariana Velez
Maya Lehman Kate Wilary
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

Fall Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 22, 2020.
Canvas Parent Account Instructions


Parent account logins are now available in Canvas. 

All K-8 grade parents should set up your accounts; click HERE for detailed instructions. 

Reminder our LP Canvas server is Lutzprep.instructure.com.
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
NEW LINK!

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

Click HERE to upload your images (this is a NEW LINK from the one previously sent).

 

Coming Soon!  Red Ribbon Week 10/20-23

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:  Future Day
We love to see our students and staff showing off their school pride! This day was the best so far - so many student and staff participated! 

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

Lutz Prep Parent Spirit Wear from Red's Team Sports
Check out the new Parent Spirit Wear offered by Red's Team Sports, click HERE to visit their store and purchase.  Many options to chose from including sports and our 10 year anniversary options.


 
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 (HR Class Dress Days and Future Day)
  • Behind the Scenes at Lutz Prep - Leader is Me is displayed everywhere!
  • Leader in Me Habit of the Month
  • Thank you PTA for providing dinner for conference night.
  • Lightning Leaders for September
  • 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.
Board of Directors
Lutz Preparatory School, Inc. is operated by a board of directors made up of community members with diverse and strategic expertise.  Please click HERE for a full listing of our current board members and the assigned representative to facilitate parental involvement.

The meeting schedule and past meeting minutes of the board or directors are posted on the Governance tab of our school website.  Meetings are open to the public and are published in our NEWSFLASH and on the Governance section of our website. 

Next Meeting:  Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM via Zoom (see website for login and password).

Public Comment
Please note, a new online way to sign up for public comment at the board meetings.  Click HERE for the online form; must sign up and check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

New Procedure to Report Student Absence

Due to new health protocols that we have in place for the 20-21 school year we have created a new method for notifying the office if your student will be absent (full or partial day). 
  1. Please click HERE and complete the online form to report your child's absence.  This link is also located on our school website; it is the button on the lower left corner.
  2. Please send any doctor's notes or other attendance correspondence/supporting documentation to ATTENDANCE@LutzPrep.org.

Please review the academic calendar on our school website and  make every effort to schedule appointments and vacations outside of these dates.  
Good attendance leads to academic success!
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
 
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