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Please see the nearby link for the LNMS spring testing calendar as well as testing policies:
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New College & Career Planning Tool by OCPS
Orange County Public Schools is providing Naviance - Family Connection for all district students in grades 6-12 to help with college and career planning!
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13700 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 858-5522
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 On Monday, March 6 we will finish with the writing component of the Florida Standards Assessments as our 8th grade Knights sit for the exam. This past week's testing for our 6th and 7th grade students ran very smoothly and we expect Monday to do so as well.
OCPS will be offering another excellent Parent Academy event next Saturday, March 11 titled -
"Many Directions, Many Choices: Creating a Path to College and Career Readiness" As we are now already into March and if you have yet to attend one of these sessions, this would be another one I would recommend for middle school families. Please take a look at the agenda and consider investing some of your Saturday at this next presentation. Each event is very well done and offers a lot of insight for parents and students.
Our Knight basketball teams will be on the court again Monday evening as the 2017 playoffs continue. We wish both teams the very best of luck as they are playing their games away.
Finally, we are very blessed to have such a committed PTSA here at LNMS. On Wednesday, March 8 they will be hosting a Spirit Day at the
407 Cafe on Narcoossee Road. A percentage of all checks will be returned to the school if you mention LNMS with your lunch or dinner order. So if you are considering eating out this Wednesday, please drop by the 407 Cafe!
Thank you for your readership and best wishes for a successful week ahead.
In Knight Pride,
Stephanie R. Jackson, M. Ed.
Principal, Lake Nona Middle School
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March 6 - FSA Writing Grade 8 only
March 6 - Round 2 Basketball Game; Boys - Jackson MS- Away 5:30 PM; Girls - Liberty MS - Away 5:30 PM
March 8 - Quarter Finals Basketball (TBA)
March 10 - PTSA Hollywood Spring Dance
March 11 - Parent Academy at Apopka HS -
"Many Directions, Many Choices: Creating a Path to College and Career Readiness"
March 14 - SAC and PTSA meetings - Media Center - 6:00 & 7:00
March 16 - Sun Games - Soccer Field
March 16 - End of 3rd marking period
March 17 - Student holiday/Teacher work day
March 20-24 - Spring Break - School will be closed
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 The Orlando Science Center established the Science for All program to provide access for everyone to engage in high quality, hands-on science learning and immersive experiences.
For those families with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, admission is only $3 per person, for up to six individuals, when you present the EBT card and a photo ID.
(Parking fees are not included.)
For more information on Science for All:
Call 407.514.2012 or email: gservices@osc.org or visit Science-for-all-Scholarships
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Khan Academy (SAT Practice)
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Khan Academy's essay practice system, housed within the
SAT Official Practice platform, will provide students with dynamic feedback on the SAT Essay Rubric. Students simply log into their Khan Academy Official SAT Practice account, select the essay tab, select a practice essay, plan, and write. The system will then provide your students with a score and feedback in the three focus areas for the SAT Essay: reading, analysis, and writing.
Students can use the feedback to revise their essay and re-submit it as many times as they like. This two-minute video will walk your students through the essay practice system's features and how they can use it to improve their SAT essay scores. Additional resources are available via the SAT Tips and Strategies Guide on Khan Academy.
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Modern Woodman Oration Contest
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Congratulations to these Knights that competed in this year's event!
- Devona Henry
- Alicia Rios
- Kori Hyde
- Samaya Baggs
- Jaliyah Montas
- Kate Satterfield
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- Dylan Duchateau
- Selin Ciltas
- Michael Dadlani
- Arthur Salgado
- Eric Ramirez
- Pranav Kumar
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners
All of this year's Modern Woodman Oration Contest participants with their certificates
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Mandy and Annie's Story
Rare Disease Day -February 28, 2017
Mandy and her sister Annie have a rare disease.
 Morquio syndrome (MPS IV) is one type of mucopolysaccharidosis which is a metabolic disorder. There is insufficient or not enough enzyme, glycosaminoglycans (mucoploysaccharides), needed to synthesize long chains of sugar molecules. Excessive mucopolysaccharides accumulates on the bone marrow, blood, respiratory system, cardiac system and other organs in the body causing progressive damage to the cells, tissues and organs.
Both girls get weekly infusions. Which means they get the enzyme they are missing through a IV every week for 5 hours.
I'm not going to be like every other parent saying "My kids are like everyone else" because they are not, they are different. They are Rare. They are Unique. I want everyone to realize that everyone is different. Instead of focusing on what makes everyone the Same, lets focus on what makes everyone Wonderful.
Mandy and Annie show they have strength, courage, and humility. With their acceptance of everyone they show the world how special they are. Their ability to help everyone, when they might need it themselves shows amazing bravery.
Next time you are out, and see someone who looks or acts slightly different than you, don't stare or tease, because remember to them, you are the different one.
Teachers Ms. Finnigan, Ms. Smith and a classmate, Kawany, are wearing purple for Rare Disease Day (above left). Annie is is a student at Lake Nona HS in the 9th grade and Mandy is a Knight here at Lake Nona MS in the 7th grade.
Mandy and Ms. Smith
(Feb. 28, 2017)
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Come out and join us for our next "Spirit Day" this Wednesday, March 8th at 407 Cafe! Gelato, crepes and paninis are just a few of the delicious items on the menu! Come for lunch, come for dinner or come for both! Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds benefit LNMS!!
You won't want to miss the March 10th Hollywood Dance! Ticket sales will take place during all lunches on Wednesday March 8th and Thursday March 9th. The VIP band for $5 gets you in the door ($7 at the door the day of) or you get an ALL-ACCESS band for $10 which includes dinner and entry! We are rolling out the red carpet for you and you won't want to miss this one!!
Come join us for our next PTSA Meeting on Tuesday, March 14th at 7pm in the LNMS Media Center. This is a great time to explore some great volunteer opportunities that are available and find out what's going on at LNMS! Hope to see you there!
Have a great week!!
Jill Dykstra-Nykanen
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The Scholastic Book Fair has ended and we want to thank all students and parents who supported the fair by making a purchase. Though we fell short of our overall goal, the students enjoyed having the fair here and were able to purchase some great books and fun products. The LNMS Media Center will be able to purchase additional items for the media center collection and its reward programs as well.
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Lake Nona Middle School at the annual Battle of the Books competition on March 29th:
- Asia Almarales, Captain
- Sofia Ahmed
- Amy Nguyen
- Sarah Nguyen
- Ezinne Okonkwo
- Ariel Oliphant
With spring break approaching soon, have you thought about kicking back with a good book to read? Here are some recent new additions to our media center . . .
 Overview (Courtesy of Barnes & Noble): As a lethal plague sweeps through the land, Ani Mells is shocked when she is unexpectedly captured by the governor's wardens and forced to submit to a test for the deadly Scourge. She is even more surprised when the test results come back positive, and she is sent to Attic Island, a former prison turned refuge -- and quarantine colony -- for the ill. The Scourge's victims, Ani now among them, can only expect to live out short, painful lives there. However, Ani quickly discovers that she doesn't know the whole truth about the Scourge or the Colony. She's been caught in a devious plot, and, with the help of her best friend, Weevil, Ani means to uncover just what is actually going on. But will she and Weevil survive long enough to do so?
The Scourge is an explosively thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue, courage and heart from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen.
 Overview (Courtesy of Barnes & Noble): Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret . . . and a murderous agenda.
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