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Monday, September 3, 2018
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Pictured very top:
Friday, August 31st was National College Colors Day. Our teachers promoted college-readiness by wearing their favorite college team t-shirt.
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Number of the Week
97.6%
Sixth grade attendance rate last week - the highest of all grades (table at bottom). Our sixth grade Knights also had the fewest tardies to school last week and the greatest number of books checked out from the media center. Well done sixth grade!
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13700 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 858-5522
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This will be only a four-day school week due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3. Classes will resume on schedule Tuesday morning.
We now enter the month of September coming off a great start to the school year across the board: academics, club activities, performing arts programs; and athletics. I would like to thank our LNMS families for their support during August. If you have yet to do so, kindly considering obtaining your 2018-2019 membership in our PTSA. They do so much for the school throughout the year at such a nominal fee and no volunteering is required of our members. Thank you -
LNMS PTSA website.
If you are opening this issue over the busy Labor Day weekend, please drive safely and remember to buckle up.
In Knights Honor,
Stephanie R. Jackson, M. Ed.
Principal, Lake Nona Middle School
Orange County voters approved the renewal of the one mill property tax for another four years Tuesday by 83%. This was the greatest success rate so far and these public funds will once again be gradually invested across many high quality programs that benefit our students. Thank you very much for supporting our students!
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September 3 - Labor Day Holiday
September 4-7 - iReady Diagnostic Assessment - Math (except HS math courses)
September 5 - Soccer vs Hunter's Creek - Home - 5:00-7:00 PM
September 6 - Soccer vs Meadow Woods - Home - 5:00-7:00 PM
September 10 - Soccer vs Cornerstone Charter - 5:00-7:00 PM
September 10 - Start of Youth Basketball League - Fall Season
September 11 - SAC meeting - Media Center - 5:30-7:00 PM
September 12 - Start of After School Tennis, 3:00-4:00 PM
September 12 - Soccer vs Walker - Home - 5:00-7:00 PM
September 12 - PTSA meeting - Media Center - 5:00-6:00 PM
September 14 - 21 - Book Fair - Media Center
September 15 -
OCPS Parent Academy at Timber Creek HS
September 18 - Open House - 6th grade - 6:00-7:30 PM
September 19 - Soccer vs Freedom - Away - 5:00-7:00 PM
September 20 - Open House - 7th & 8th Grade - 6:00-7:30 PM
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 Lightning 30/30 rule:
If it takes less than 30 seconds to hear thunder after seeing the flash, lightning is near enough to pose a threat; after the storm ends, wait 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.
Make a plan with your child before stormy weather occurs during school dismissal.
Our plan is to have all bus riders report to the gym and car riders/bike riders/walkers report to the cafeteria during the delayed 30/30 dismissal. Administrators will be in contact with parents in the car loop, students in the gym/cafeteria and OCPS transportation. We are constantly monitoring weather radar during a storm to assist us in making informed decisions that keep our students safe during school dismissal.
Check our
Facebook page for dismissal information when you see foul weather in the area. Thank you.
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Members of the beginning band with their parents were given an opportunity to try out instruments on display around our cafeteria. One of the most positive experiences you can offer your child is the chance to learn self-discipline at the highest level via participation in band. In addition, their cooperative talents, self expression, coordination, poise, sense of accomplishment, self confidence and creative mind will all be nurtured through their study of instrumental music.
Beginning band students with their parents trying out various musical instruments this past week
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Knight Teacher in the Spotlight!
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Florida Council Social Studies Teacher of the Year Finalist
Congratulations Ms. Stephanie MacDougall on being named a finalist for the FCSS Teacher of the Year for Middle School. The Council salutes your inspiration and dedication to teaching the youth of Florida. The LNMS community also wishes you good luck at the awards banquet, October 20, 2018.
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LNMS soccer teams opened the season with victories over Innovation Middle.
Soccer season is underway and our soccer teams kicked off their season last week against Innovation Middle School with two big wins! Our defending division champions and county semi-final contestants did not disappoint and reminded everyone why it is great to be Knight.
The boys team won 4-0 and the girls team won 2-0. Eighth grader
Asael Sterwart scored our first two goals, setting the momentum for our Knights early on. Seventh grader
Harold Baerga had one assist.
Valentina Mora and
Isabella Bonilla each contributed a goal to the Lady Knights victory.
With the start of school, tryouts, practices and the uncooperative weather, the past few weeks have been intense for our players and coaches. We are extremely proud of the hard work that has been put into the season in such a short period of time and look forward to another great soccer season!
Girls and boys soccer teams at their matches vs. Innovation Middle last week. Both teams won.
*** 2018 Lake Nona Middle School Boys Soccer Team ***
Aaron Schuchardt-8th
Elian Watley-8th
Sebastian Maldonado-8th
Adrian Danley-8th
Asael Sterwart-8th
Matteo Alavi-8th
Juan Gomez-8th
Tony Guerrero-8th
Darios Landry-7th
Julien Elliott-7th
Franco Montes-7th
Javier Ortega-7th
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Jackson Shiver-8th
Aaron Presley-8th
Charles (CJ) Gilmore-8th
Andres Acosta-8th
Juan Fernandez-8th
Leo Mendez Piero-8th
Jose Blanco-8th
Alejandro Cortes-6th
Ashton Kahrs-7th
Elias Alonzo-7th
Brody Metel-7th
Jorge (added last week)
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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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Week ended Aug. 24
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Week ended Aug. 31
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Classroom visits by members of the LNMS administrative team (both formal & informal visits)
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125 class visits
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153 class visits
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ProgressBook login-ins by LNMS families
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650 log-ins
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821 log-ins
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Teacher attendance rate
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99%
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NA
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Attendance rate - 6th
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NA
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97.6%
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Attendance rate - 7th
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NA
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97.3%
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Attendance rate - 8th
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NA
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96.0%
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Tardies to school - 6th
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NA
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22
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Tardies to school - 7th
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NA
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23
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Tardies to school - 8th
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NA
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23
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Tardies to class - 6th
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NA
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31
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Tardies to class - 7th
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NA
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15
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Tardies to class - 8th
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NA
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8
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School bus arrival rate - mornings
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100%
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90%
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School bus arrival rate - afternoons
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85%
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85%
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Library book circulation - 6th gr.
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634 books checked out
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209 books checked out
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Library book circulation - 7th gr.
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63 books checked out
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178 books checked out
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Library book circulation - 8th gr.
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37 books checked out
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30 books checked out
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Credit: Mrs. Wood, Assistant Principal
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