Lake Nona Middle School, Orlando, FL
Knights Recharged- Stronger Together
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August 3- 6th Grade Meet the Teacher, 4-6pm
August 4- New Student Laptop Checkout (see flyer)
August 5- 7th/8th Grade Meet the Teacher, 4-6pm
August 10- First day of school
August 17- SAC Meeting
September 2- General PTSA Meeting
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1) 6th Grade Meet the Teacher: August 3rd, 4PM - 6PM |
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2) 7th & 8th Grade Meet the Teacher: August 5th, 4PM - 6PM |
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3) New Student Laptop Pickup: August 4th |
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4) First School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting: August 17th |
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Welcoming Our New Knights! |
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6th Grade: Jennifer D’Amico
My name is Jenn D'Amico, grade 6 school counselor. I was born in Massachusetts, and I moved to Florida in the summer of 2019. I have been working in education for over 15 years, first as an 8th grade English teacher and now as a guidance counselor. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two kids, and our puppy, Buster.
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7th Grade: Mary Wright
My name is Mary Wright and I am the 7th grade counselor at LNMS. I have lived and worked in multiple states but am originally from the Midwest. I moved to Orlando with my family from Missouri about six years ago and we have enjoyed the year-round warmth Florida has to offer! I have a son, going into 9th grade, and a daughter, going into 3rd grade. We enjoy many activities together including theme parks, traveling, beaches, and simply spending as much time as humanly possible together.
This will be my first year at LNMS and I am so excited to be here. My career in education began in 2001 as an elementary teacher and I moved from classroom to school counselor in 2019. I absolutely love my job and enjoy having the opportunity to assist students with their academic, developmental, and social/emotional needs! I am looking forward to the year we have ahead and hope to get to know as many students as possible as quickly as I can. I am ready for a year of faces, activities, and healing as we all continue to move forward from our difficulties and trials of the past year.
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8th Grade: Veronica Pragel
Mrs. Pragel graduated from the University of New York at Fredonia with a degree in Psychology and Spanish. She then completed her Masters at Canisus College in School Counseling and obtained her ESE certification in Florida. She moved to Orlando 8 years ago from Buffalo, NY. Go Bills! She loves to read, go to the beach and spend time with my family. She has worked at Lake Nona MS for 7 years. Her favorite part about working with the 8th graders is working on their goals for high school and our end of the year Gradventure trip to Universal!
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504/SAFE Coordinator: Rebeca Sella
My name is Rebeca Sella and I am the Safe Coordinator at Lake Nona Middle School. I am excited to be a part of the LNMS family! A few years after I was born my family moved to Orlando and I have called Orlando my home ever since. I married my high school sweetheart and together we have three handsome boys.
I graduated from UCF with a Bachelor's in Psychology and have a Master's degree in Business Administration. I have worked as an Evaluator for students and adults with disabilities for close to 10 years. I have learned a great deal about all kinds of disabilities and the inherent challenges therein. I have a passion for education and truly enjoy working with students. I tell my children often that I am their biggest cheerleader and that no achievement is too small.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family. We visit the parks, although I don't really ride the coasters anymore. I do prepare quite the snack bag though! I love to read, drink coffee, care for my plants and cook for my family. My favorite animal is the Manatee and my dream is to one day visit Italy!
I am looking forward to a wonderful year at LNMS! My door is always open for my students and their families. Go Knights!
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* Schedules will not be final until the Meet the Teacher events. All students will be able to receive a paper copy of their schedule at the event.
* Parents/Guardians may submit a schedule change request starting Tuesday, August 10th and no later than Monday, August 16th at 4pm via the following google link: tinyurl.com/LNMS2122ScheduleChange
* Counselors will be addressing schedule change requests through the above google link only. This request may take up to two weeks to be reviewed. We appreciate your continued support and patience.
* Valid reasons for a schedule change include:
- Duplicate course on schedule
- Blank period on schedule
- Incorrect placement of core class
* All schedule change requests for a different elective cannot be guaranteed due to course availability, class size and number of requests.
* Requests for specific periods and teachers will not qualify as a valid reason for a schedule change.
*** Please be aware that Skyward will be out, district-wide, from July 28th to August 5th.
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All Stars Before and After-School Program |
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The Orlando After-School All-Stars school year registration opened on July 19th. The before and after-school program will begin on August 10th and continue throughout the year in accordance with the OCPS calendar. The program operates Monday through Friday in the morning from 7:30am to 9:30am and until 6pm after school.
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- Membership info.
- Community discounts
- LNMS spirit wear
- Back to School Teacher Breakfast
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The Nominating Committee recommends the following Board Members to serve during the 2021-2022 school year…
2021-2022 PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT – Ana Hunter
VP of Membership – Niurka Perez
TREASURER – Gita Raghoonandan
RECORDING SECRETARY – Ivory Rodante
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY – Christal Feldman
Please Join Us
at the General PTSA Meeting
on Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00pm
in the Media Center for our
Annual Board Election
and Budget Review!
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- Stay connected with LNMS PTSA by visiting our Facebook Page and Website!
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Soccer will be the first sport of the school year. The informational meeting and tryout dates will be announced soon. Contact Coach Hernandez at irimar.hernandez@ocps.net for more information. Students must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA (C average) or above, to be eligible to participate in athletic programs.
Students must also complete a satisfactory medical examination during each academic school year in which they plan to participate.
Forms to Complete:
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2021-2022 LNMS School Supply List |
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All Lake Nona Middle School students will check out a laptop to support their education. LNMS will utilize a blended classroom featuring a mix of digital resources and traditional educational supplies. Please refer to the supply list below to begin making purchases for the coming school year. Teachers may have an additional wish list which includes general classroom supplies specific to their course. While any wish list donation is greatly appreciated and recommended for optimal success, these additional requests are not required purchases. Please refer to individual teacher’s online Canvas course for specific wish lists requests.
Required Supplies
- Loose leaf paper
- Pencils
- Blue or Black Pens
- Highlighter
- Pocket Folder
- 2 Composition or Spiral Notebooks (additional notebooks may be required based on your student’s schedule, many teachers will request the notebook remain in the classroom to minimize backpack weight)
- Earphones for laptops (Laptops do not require high end headphones and we strongly discourage students from bringing these to school. LNMS will not be responsible for lost or stolen headphones brought to campus.)
- Laptop Protector Sleeve - Available for purchase at device pickup and throughout the year in the Media Center
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The 2021 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is happening again this year from July 31 – August 9, 2021. During the period, shoppers can avoid paying sales taxes on clothes costing $60 or less, school supplies costing $15 or less and the first $1,000 of the price of personal computers. Please click here for more information.
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1) Face mask policy for 2021-2022: |
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The School Board voted to make face coverings optional for the 2021-22 school year. The policy changes take effect on school campuses including buses Aug. 2, 2021, and immediately at all non-school facilities.
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2) OCPS Community Update released July 15, 2021 from Superintendent Jenkins:
Topics Include:
- Face masks optional
- Vaccinations
- School Meet Your Teacher events
- ADDitions Volunteers
- Kindergarten registration
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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THE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR RULE
Don Shula, former coach of the Miami Dolphins, is the only coach to have led his NFL team to a perfect season and a Super Bowl victory. His secret? When he coached, he held to a twenty-four hour rule. After a football game, he allowed himself, his coaches, and his players only twenty-four hours to celebrate a victory or sulk after a defeat. During that time, they were encouraged to make the most of the experience. But once the twenty-four hours were over, they had to put it behind them.
You don't have to be a football player to benefit from that advice!
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Have a great week Knights!
Mr. McCloe, Principal
Lake Nona Middle School
Sunday, July 25, 2021
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13700 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32832
Phone 407-858-5522
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OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination Statement
The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Keshara Cowans; ADA Coordinator; ADA Coordinator: Jay Cardinali; Section 504 Coordinator: Tajuana Lee-Wenze. (407.317.3200)
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Copyright Notice
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