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Pictured very top:
Led by band director Hannah Jennings, our Knights performing during last Wednesday evening's winter concert (story below).
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PTSA
Thank you for supporting our PTSA through our Spirit Nights!
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13700 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 858-5522
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Season's Greetings!
This is only a four-day school week for the students as there is no school on Friday, December 21. However, Friday is still a teacher workday as they compile student grades for the second nine-week quarter. The Winter Break will then run from Monday, December 24 through Friday, January 4. Classes will resume on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Thank you to everyone that supported our SGA Toy Drive these past two weeks. A number of elementary school children are about to have a much brighter holiday season thanks to our Lake Nona school community. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
 I know many of our families will be traveling over the Winter Break beginning next weekend. Even if you are just out and about here in Orange County, please remember to buckle up and drive safely. We want all of our Knights to have a wonderful, but safe holiday season.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Stephanie R. Jackson, M. Ed.
Principal, Lake Nona Middle School
Always remember Knights, if you ever see or hear anything suspicious or unusual, please mention it to any teacher, coach, or staff member right away.
Thank you.
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December 17-19 - PMA Testing (Algebra, Geometry, Civics, and 8th Grade Science)
December 18 - Advanced Girl Chorus Performance - St. Lukes - 7:00-9:00 PM
December 18 - Panda Express Spirit Day - 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
December 19 - National Junior French Honor Society - Field Trip (Chez Vincent)
December 19 - Monthly PTSA Box Tops For Education Drawing (see below)
December 20 - End of Second Marking Period
December 21 to January 4 - Winter Break - School is Closed
December 25 - Knights Perform Holiday Music on WKMG-TV, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
January 1 - SAC Canceled
January 7 - Classes Resume - Start of Third Marking Period
January 9 - Wednesday Remediation Day
January 9 - PTSA Meeting - Media Center - 5:00-6:00 PM
January 12 - Saturday Tutoring - 9:00-12:30 PM
* The LNMS performing arts department has presented several winter concerts for members of our school community. We would like to thank families and friends for supporting our performing artists.
Please save your Box Tops for our monthly student drawings (benefits PTSA):
* Top student in each grade receives a Rise Pies pizza gift card
* Top student of all winners receives a $25 Walmart gift card
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Our Carolers were busy this past week entertaining the Lake Nona Community with Yuletide music. They visited neighboring elementary schools (Eagle Creek, North Lake Park, and Primrose); the Watercrest Assisted Living Center; and the Veterans Community Living Center. They also provided a big musical welcome for Publix shoppers as they heard our Carolers sing and entertain during this most musical season of the year!
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It is important for students to learn proper performance and audience etiquette, as well as experience the feel of a piano versus a keyboard.
Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to perform for one another on a concert piano. Mini class recitals will be presented during the course of the year. Performance is a vital part of the music curriculum as it showcases the knowledge gained during the course. Parents were invited this past week to a piano recital showcasing student performances.
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TAKE A BOW! BRAVO KNIGHTS! BRAVO MRS. JENNINGS!
The band had their winter concert on Wednesday night. They did a GREAT job showing what they have learned so far this year while spreading holiday cheer! Mrs. Jennings is extremely proud!!!
* Pictures courtesy of Ms. Stacy Fox.
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The LNMS staff was invited by Ms. Guyton (2D art teacher) to make a clay ornament after school. Their creations were one-of-a-kind that they can enjoy for years to come with fond memories and joy laughing with each other. Thanks Ms. Guyton, great idea!
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THANK YOU MR. GIRAUD!
A big thank you to Mr. Alfredo Giraud for all his hard work this season with the boys volleyball team. His time and dedication to the team was greatly appreciated by Lake Nona Middle School.
Mr. Giraud is holding his recognition plaque. He is pictured with Asst. Principal Rosado,
and several members of the 2018 boys and girls volleyball teams.
CONGRATULATIONS BOYS VOLLEYBALL.
NUMBER 2 IN ALL OF ORANGE COUNTY!
Congratulations to our boys basketball team on a simply tremendous season making it all the way to the championship game vs. Maitland Middle School. An outstanding year!
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Attention 8th Grade Knights!
May 10, 2019
Tickets - $110.00 (includes t-shirt, meal vouchers, transportation and both parks). More Information will be sent home with the students in January.
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LIA salutes those that help to provide a safe and clean learning environment each and every school day for our Knights!
Our LIA students sponsored a breakfast for our bus drivers, custodians, and safety crosswalk guards. The students dressed in holiday Santa hats served their special guests and showered them with attention. The LNMS jazz band also entertained with seasonal music selections.
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Weekly Success Indicators
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Key indicators that directly or indirectly impact student achievement
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Success Indicator
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Nov. 9
(5 days)
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Nov. 16
(5 days)
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Nov. 30
(5 days)
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Dec. 7
(5 days)
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Dec. 14
(5 days)
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Classroom visits by members of the LNMS administrative team (both formal & informal visits)
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84
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62
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76
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84
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64
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ProgressBook login-ins by LNMS families
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709
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837
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783
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698
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842
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Teacher attendance rate
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98%
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99%
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99%
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99%
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99%
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Attendance rate - 6th
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96%
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96%
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96%
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95%
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97%
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Attendance rate - 7th
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97%
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96%
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97%
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96%
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96%
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Attendance rate - 8th
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95%
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95%
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95%
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95%
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96%
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Tardies to school - 6th
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17
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20
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15
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23
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20
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Tardies to school - 7th
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19
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25
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36
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22
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24
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Tardies to school - 8th
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21
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24
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31
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31
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15
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Tardies to class - 6th
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17
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18
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10
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9
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15
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Tardies to class - 7th
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4
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20
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20
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20
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20
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Tardies to class - 8th
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46
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24
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31
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24
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24
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School bus arrival rate - mornings
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98%
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95%
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96%
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95%
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NA
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School bus arrival rate - afternoons
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90%
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94%
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90%
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90%
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NA
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Library book circulation - 6th
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39
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38
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28
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59
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14
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Library book circulation - 7th
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129
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65
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102
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115
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120
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Library book circulation - 8th
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10
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13
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15
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14
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16
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Restorative Justice
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NA
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3
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6
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4
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4
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Tutoring - Tues.
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NA
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69
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45
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69
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63
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Tutoring - Thurs.
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NA
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57
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74
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67
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73
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LAN School Tracking
(goal = 15)
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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Credit: Mrs. Wood, Assistant Principal
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