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Lutz Preparatory School NEWSFLASH, Friday, April 16

The PTA General Assembly is set for May 2o.

Press Release Desk, News Partner

Posted Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 6:54 pm ET

From the Lutz Preparatory School:

April 16, 2021, V9 Issue 33

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Monday, April 19
- Elementary Report Cards Available at HCPS Online Portal
Wednesday, April 21
- Deadline to Submit Photos for Honoring Grandparents Video

Leader in Me Focus of the Week

3rd Quarter Report Cards - Online Only

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Middle School Report Cards will be available for online viewing beginning Thursday, April 15th
Elementary Report Cards will be available for online viewing beginning Monday, April 19th

Report cards are accessed through the report card and testing portal at https://reportcards.sdhc.k12.fl.us

Families can access the report cards website two ways:

Students can access their own report cards by logging in with their user ID and password:
User ID is 7 digit student number (ex 1234567) and password is birthmonthdayyear (ex 01152011 for Jan 15, 2011)
Parents can access their student's report card, PIN can be requested by selecting "Request a PIN" on the report cards website. A PIN can be sent to the email address or mobile phone number of a parent/guardian

Important Dates

4/26: Last Day to Check Out Library Books

4/26-28: Kona Ice Treat from PTA for all Students (each grade level scheduled separately)

4/26-30: Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home

4/29: Board of Director Meeting @ 5:00 PM

4/29: Caps for Kids Day

4/30: Leader in Me Family Activity Due

5/3: All Library Books Due

5/3-4: 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th READING FSA On Campus

5/5-6: 4th, 5th, 6th READING FSA eLearners

5/5-6: 7th READING FSA On Campus

5/6: Leader in Me Family Activity Dress Down Day

5/10: Final Overdue Library Book Notices Sent

5/10-11: 7th & 8th READING FSA eLearners

5/10-11: 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade MATH FSA On Campus

5/12-13: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th MATH FSA eLearners

5/12-13: 7th Grade MATH FSA/ALGEBRA EOC On Campus

5/14: 8th Grade SCIENCE FSA On Campus

5/14: 8th Grade SCIENCE FSA eLearners

5/14: Cereal for Summer Collection Ends

5/17: Library Bills Will be Sent for Lost or Damaged Books

5/17-18: 5th Grade SCIENCE FSA eLearners

5/17-18: 5th Grade SCIENCE FSA On Campus

5/17-18: 7th & 8th Grade MATH/ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY FSA/EOC eLearners

5/19-20: 8th Grade Math/Algebra/Geometry FSA/EOC On Campus

5/20: Kindergarten Graduation

5/20: PTA General Assembly Meeting at Noon

5/20: Board of Director Meeting

5/21:7th Grade CIVICS FSA eLearners

5/21: 7th Grade CIVICS FSA On Campus

5/21: Finn's Fighters Gala

5/27: Early Release, Dismissal Begins at Noon

5/27: Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Year 7 and Above or Donate $6

5/27: Last Day of School/Last Day of 4th Quarter

7/1: Deadline to Purchase 1st Day School Supplies through PTA

Thank you PTA!
Check out more photos on our Facebook Page

Congratulations to Our 3rd Quarter Middle School Strike Zone Award Recipients

In order to qualify for the Strike Zone, a student must earn a 3.75 or higher G.P.A., have no discipline infractions, and no more than 3 absences (excused or unexcused) in a quarter (the attendance qualification has been removed until further notice). Each quarter, students are recognized with a ceremony, certificate, and a reward. Students have an opportunity to earn Strike Zone each quarter. A date will be communicated soon for students to pick up their certificates. Go Bolts!

PTA News

PTA General Assembly Meeting

Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Noon
Agenda: Vote on the new 2021-2022 PTA Executive Board Slate - the nomination form will be available soon in the NEWSFLASH.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77781835021?pwd=bU1UdWVZcEl6MmhJTzZ4QXB0bHNzQT09
Meeting ID: 777 8183 5021
Passcode: EUpFH2

Video to Honor Grandparents - Photos due to pmtopp@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 21st

Donation boxes are located in the office of the Pre-Prep and Main Buildings

Collections on campus will be through Friday, May 14th

2021-22 School Supply Lists Now Published

For Families Who Prefer to Shop on Their Own
Families can always choose to purchase school supplies on their own. It is NOT required that families order school supplies through 1st Day School Supplies, this is just a different option for shopping.

To view a full list of the 2021-22 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
Please note, a consumable instructional materials fee and additional items may be added during the school year based on factors included but not limited to:

Individual student schedule
Elementary Grades: specials classes - Art/Music/PE/Tech/Spanish
Middle Grades: elective classes
Certain classes will have supply lists on their syllabus that will be communicated prior to the start of school or the first day of class
School wide Leader In Me resources
Teacher selected/preferred/recommended resources

OPTIONAL: 1st Day School Supplies One Stop Shopping
Deadline to Place Order: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Great news! Lutz Preparatory PTA has continued their partnership with 1st Day School Supplies to give you an OPTIONAL way to help make your back to school shopping for next year a breeze! This is not a fundraiser but rather an opportunity to save you time this summer. The school supply kits are ready to go with the exact supplies your LP teachers have requested. Each kit will be delivered directly to your 2021-22 teacher's classroom before the first day of school.

You can order your school supplies for the 2021-22 school year now!
You are just a few clicks away from getting everything you need for next year!!! It is super easy … click, pay, done! Now you can plan on what to do with the time you would have spent at the store and in line!

As we wind down for the end of school, the Media Center needs to get all library books returned and students records cleared.

Important Media Center dates:

Monday April 26th – last day for students to check out books. Books checked out that day will be due in one week instead of the usual two.
Monday May 3rd – All student library books are due back in the Media Center. (If a child needs a book for a project, please contact Mrs. O'Sullivan)
Monday May 10th – Final overdue notices will be sent home. If your child receives one and you feel the book has been returned, please have your child see Mrs. O’Sullivan (or email judy.osullivan@lutzprep.org) for a shelf check.
Monday May 17th – Students will be billed for lost or badly damaged books. Books must be returned or paid for before the beginning of the next school year in order to check out books next year.

Leader in Me Family Activity for April
Due April 30th

Caps for Kids Day at Lutz Prep and Lutz Pre-Prep

We love our learning community and appreciate the care we show when we support each other. One of our incredible 7th graders is currently battling leukemia. She is on the waitlist for Caps for Kids to receive her own autographed cap from the celebrity of her choice. For more information about that program please see the attachment.

We want to demonstrate our support for her, her family, and other children battling cancer. We are hosting a Caps for Kids day at Lutz Prep on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

We would love to see the whole school community participate for an individual $1.00 donation per student. You may donate virtually at the website Caps for Kids created (see link below) or you may have your child bring in a donation in an envelope to give to their classroom teacher. Our goal is to have our on campus and eLearning students all contribute to display our love and kindness to this wonderful 7th grader who calls Lutz Prep her home. Thank you for your support and generosity.

Date to wear school appropriate cap: Thursday, April 29th

Ways to donate:

CLICK HERE for LP virtual collections for Caps for Kids via their website
OR
Bring money in an envelope to give to your child’s teacher

See read this for full details regarding Caps for Kids.

As we know, we are in a school year like no other. The term “tentative” has never better described the upcoming testing months of April and May. Please be aware that while the state and district provides us with testing “windows” and proposed dates, they can change based on various factors. State and district modifications, unforeseen technology issues, and internal scheduling at Lutz Prep can all 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, understanding, and patience during this time. In addition, please note that during testing windows attendance and punctuality are important; please limit scheduling appointments and early sign-outs.

**TENTATIVE** Testing Plan
**Reminder: These timelines are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**

FSA & EOC Parent Notification Letters
Please click on the respective grade level links below for FSA Informational Letters that will be sent home with students on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. For future reference regarding FSA please continue to monitor the NEWSFLASH.

3rd-6th Grades: Grade 3, 4, 5, or 6 ELA Writing/ELA Reading/Mathematics Assessment
5th and 8th Grade: Grade 5 or Grade 8 Statewide Science Assessment
7th-8th Grade: Grade 7 or 8 ELA Writing/ELA Reading/Mathematics and/or Algebra 1/Geometry/Civics End-of-Course EOC Assessments

*Note: eLearning Families will receive further communications on their testing plan.

Please visit the Florida Department of Education's

Florida Statewide Assessments Portal

The portal provides access to general information about the Florida Statewide Assessment Program and links to other Florida resources to include practice tests, frequently asked questions, testing resources, etc.

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.

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

We are grateful to the supporters of our Bolts of Blue Campaign. Thank you to the following businesses that have invested in the success of our students and school. We encourage our LP community to look to these businesses when you are in need of goods or services.

Jim Browne Automotive
L & L Facility Maintenance
MOSI
Suncoast Pediatric Dentistry
Walbridge