The Lawton Ledger
At LCE, we are focused on creating a love for learning to achieve happy, successful life learners.
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The Holidays are near, and our school is running a Holiday Shop! Students have the opportunity to choose their own, inexpensive, quality gifts for family and friends at school. Monday and Tuesday will be preview days for each class. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will have the opportunity to shop. Gift prices range from $.25 and up with 70% of gifts priced under $6. |
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December 8
Winter Extravaganza Concert featuring performances by the Lawton Chiles Chorus, Music Makers, and solo performers - 6:00pm
December 15
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting in the Media Center - 5:00pm
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** When you place your order, let the Jeremiah’s Team Member (Waterford Lakes location) know that you are supporting Lawton Chiles Elementary and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our school.**
December 20-31
Winter Break
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Important Info. - Testing
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I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving Break!! Our students are now ready to take the iReady MOY (Middle of the Year) Diagnostic. K-2 grades will be taking the Reading assessment on December 2nd and 3rd, and the Math assessment on December 13th and 14th. Grades 3-5 will take the Reading assessment on December 6th and 7th, and the Math assessment on December 9th and 10th. The data from these assessments will be used to further guide the instruction and to make sure that we are hitting the needs of all students! Here are a few things that the students can do to ensure that they are successful:
- This is not a timed assessment, so they should take their time.
- Remind them of the importance of taking the assessment seriously and not rushing through.
- On the reading, remind them to read carefully and take their time to make sure that they are reading texts and answer choices in their entirety.
- For the math, they should have a piece of paper to work through the problems. They should be in the habit of showing all their work to ensure understanding and the most accurate answers.
We are so excited to see the growth and success in all of our students! We can’t wait for them to show what they know!
Thank you for your continued support. As always, you can contact me any time with any questions or concerns, alison.roscoe@ocps.net. |
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WHY: Food, Fun and Fellowship
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We celebrated Educational Support Professionals Day on Wednesday, November17th. We are fortunate to have such wonderful team members supporting our students. Pictured are two of team members, Ms. Tous in Pre-K, and Ms. Avila who supports our unit. |
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Dr. Serianni and Ms. Willis served the staff a delicious Thanksgiving Feast. We are grateful to work at Lawton Chiles with some of the best teachers and staff in Orange County. |
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The LCE Kindness club was spreading cheer on Friday, November 19th! Our members traveled around campus and served our teachers and staff a tasty treat. It was a wonderful way to start a Friday! |
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The Kindergarten team is beginning to decorate the office for the holidays! We love displaying the student work. Our Assistant Principal, Ms. Willis is excited to have a holiday gnome outside her office! |
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Stella Joseph is a kindergartener and the first student this year to read and pass quizzes on ALL of the Junior Sunshine State books. Way to go, Stella! |
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My name is Sarah Cheatwood and this is my 17th year teaching for Orange county Public schools. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. I am ESOL and reading endorsed, and ESE certified. My teaching career began as an ESE teacher at Cherokee alternative school. Then I worked at Aloma Elementary for several years. I taught students with specific learning disabilities and loved helping meet their goals and achieve success in learning. Later I transitioned into regular education, and taught kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade students. I came to Lawton Chiles in 2015 and taught 1st grade for several years and then moved to 2nd grade for a few more years, but I am happy to be back in first grade helping young readers develop a LOVE for reading! I really like seeing students “get it” and make connections, those light bulb moments are incredible. Teaching students to become confident, independent, and compassionate people who are ready to tackle any task or challenge that school or life will put in their path. |
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When I am not teaching I enjoy cooking and being creative in the kitchen, this is my happy place and what I find relaxing. I also love doing home improvement and being outside in my yard, tending to my plants and getting my hands dirty. I look forward to spending time with my family and friends. I also try getting to the beach as much as possible, since I grew up near the beach as a kid down in Englewood Florida. Finding time to reconnect with the ocean and breathing in the salty air brings me peace and serenity, not to mention a great tan! When I am not cooking, gardening, or at the beach I spend time with my fiance, our four cat children and our very hairy shepherd dog. Yes I am a devoted animal lover and official cat lady. |
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HOW: Partners in Education & Volunteers
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Thank you Spirit of Joy Church! With donations from Spirit of Joy, we were able to provide families with holiday meals. |
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We appreciate all those who participated in our November Ice Night at Jeremiah’s. Our next Ice Night will be December 20th! When you mention Lawton Chiles Elementary, a portion of the proceeds benefit our school. |
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The Partners in Education program links businesses and organizations with schools to share time, talent and treasure. If you are a business owner and interested in becoming a partner with Lawton Chiles Elementary, please click on the link below to join:
For more information on how your business can become a Partner in Education, please contact Melissa Bennett at melissa.bennett@ocps.net. |
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Thank you to the following ADDitions volunteers for participating in Teach-In 2021:
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Holly Cowden, Marshall and Alexandra Ellis, Henna Galiber, Edward Knowles, Amanda Laumeyer, Olivia Miller, Jasmine Smalls, Rosemary Vega Joyce, Mark Watkins and Orange County Fire Rescue Station 83.
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School volunteers are extra-special people who are committed to making schools the best they can be. They offer special attention and caring that can inspire students to reach for and realize their dreams. Volunteer Now!
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The LCE Behavior Buzz
During this month of giving, our PBIS focus is “Be Responsible”. Our students will practice ways they can “Be Responsible” around campus and bring those practices home and into our community!
Our official PBIS classroom biweekly drawing was another success! Congratulations to Ms. Silva’s Kindergarten class and to Ms. VanFossen’s 3rd class. They were rewarded with a classroom ice cream party and recognized with a PBIS classroom banner! Congratulations!!
Our next drawing will be held in two weeks and students are working so hard to earn their Lawton Loot and a chance for an ice cream party! Keep up the hard work!
Parents: If you capture your child using these skills at home, send in your drawings or photos! We would love to showcase them here!
PBIS Pro Tip: “Be Responsible” – take care of your personal items, follow classroom rules and expectations and keep your area clean in the cafeteria.
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Below: Ms. Grindell’s class built skyscrapers using cups, as part of their Farm and City Unit this month. |
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Marla Zoe Rodriguez Agosto
Parent Engagement Liaison
T: 407-737-1470, Ext. 3572311
F: 407-737-1471
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* Phone: 407-737-1470, Fax: 407-737-1471
* Class Dojo
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PTA Membership - $5 (per person)
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Three times throughout the school year, i-Ready diagnostic reading and math assessments are administered to students. This occurs at the beginning, middle and end of the year. The first diagnostic was given in August/September. The middle-of-the-year diagnostic begins December 2nd. The assessment focuses on different domains; for reading: phonological awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, vocabulary, comprehension: literature and comprehension: informational text. In math, the domains are: number and operations, algebra and algebraic thinking, measurement and data and geometry. Based on the results of the diagnostics, i-Ready lessons are presented to students to help aid with areas of needs. Additionally, teachers can use results to guide instruction in the classroom.
In preparation for the diagnostic below are questions parents/guardians may have taken from i-Ready’s website:
What is the i-Ready Diagnostic?
The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions for each student. As a student answers correctly, the questions get more difficult. As a student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. This adaptability allows the i-Ready Diagnostic to identify the strengths and opportunities for growth of each student.
Why is my student taking it?
The purpose of the i-Ready Diagnostic is not to give your student a grade, but instead to determine how best to support their learning. It will help your student’s teacher(s) determine their needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the year.
What if my student is performing below grade level?
This situation can happen, and teachers and schools have many strategies and programs to help accelerate your student’s learning. Having this information can help you, your student, and their teachers have the right conversations to make the needed progress.
What does it mean if my student scored lower on the second Diagnostic than the first?
A lower score does not mean your student did not learn or lost skills. Scores can be affected by things like stress, distraction, taking the Diagnostic in a different place, and receiving help. This can be particularly common when students are learning in different environments and under unique circumstances. Teachers take this into account and use the data from i-Ready as one of many tools to understand your student’s unique needs and progress.
What can I do to help my student?
- Discuss these results with your student. Celebrate their strengths and progress, and collaborate with them on planning how they will reach their goals.
- Reach out to your student’s teacher to get more ideas and resources to support your student in specific domains and/or skills.
- If your student uses i-Ready Personalized Instruction, review their progress on the student dashboard and support their learning at home with these tips, which can be found here.
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WHAT: Community Resources
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Nemours Mobile Health Clinic for uninsured children (Dec. 4): |
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Welcome back and have a wonderful week!
Dr. Serianni, Principal
Lawton Chiles Elementary School
Sunday, November 28, 2021
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11001 Bloomfield Drive
Orlando, FL 32825
Phone 407-737-1470
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Copyright Notice
Reproduction of this material, either written or electronically, including the general layout, graphics, analyses, and content topics without the express approval of Target Performance Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and OCPS - Lawton Chiles Elementary School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of Lawton Chiles Elementary School and the Orange County Public Schools. Please contact Principal Serianni at 49165@ocps.net with any questions or for further information.
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