The Lawton Ledger
At LCE, we are focused on creating a love for learning to achieve happy, successful life learners.
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** When you place your order, please let the Jeremiah’s Team Member know that you are supporting Lawton Chiles Elementary and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our school.**
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February 23
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting - 3:30 Media Center
Parent Skills - Virtual Workshop - 6:00 (link below)
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March 8
Coffee With the Counselor - 8-8:45 Media Center
March 10
Field Day
End of 3rd Marking Period
March 11
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
March 14-18
Spring Break - School Closed/District Offices Open
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Important Information: Testing Update
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Hello Lawton Families-
As we are moving into the heart of testing season, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes have begun our review and FSA push. During this time, the students are practicing test-taking strategies. In the upcoming Ledger issues, I will review these strategies and why it is beneficial for the students to utilize them.
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 School Counseling Week with our amazing school counselor, Ms. Buchanan! |
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Wearing our favorite team gear! |
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Dr. Serianni read a book to the kindergarten class on Valentine’s Day. |
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The students celebrated Valentine’s day with cards, treats and flowers. |
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The staff celebrated Valentine’s Day by eating cupcakes, dressing-up and participating in a scavenger hunt! |
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In February, we celebrate Black History Month! |
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Ms. Johnson and Ms. Marquez work on a collaborative lesson that ensures that all students are successful. |
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We have started Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year! For more information about Kindergarten registration, click here.
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Look at who was caught being CARING the last two weeks!
Fabian, Gabriela, Kahmarie, Vanessa, Aydan, and Alaina from Mrs. Vazquez’s class; Joel, Adelyn, Naila, Yalizavet, and A’Liana from Ms. Likus’s class; Maria, Jamarreon, Samantha, and Aleigha from Ms. Fischer’s class; Adrian from Ms. Surico’s class; Jayden, Christopher, and Victoria from Ms. DelliBovi’s class; Angel from Mrs. Hook’s class; Noor, Naila, Daysha, Noah, Tran, and Gisella from Mrs. Leonard’s class; and Ileah and Eljiah from Mrs. Wicker’s class! Students from Mrs. Perez's class and Ms. Marchese’s class also received tickets!
Keep up the great work He-Coons!
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Ms. Skoloski
What is your educational background?
I attended Fairmont University in West Virginia. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and English Grades 6-9. I also acquired my Masters in Education Leadership. I began my teaching career in West Virginia. My family moved to Florida in 2000 and I began teaching at Winegard Elementary and then moved to this area and have been at Lawton Chiles for the past 20 some years. I had many opportunities to go elsewhere but Lawton is such a great school that I just couldn’t leave our wonderful students, families, and staff. For the past 16 years I am an Associate Professor in the Education Department at Valencia College.
How/ when did you discover your passion for teaching?
This is a funny story. Being born and raised on a farm in West Virginia, I went to college to be a veterinarian. The young farm girl at the University was so overwhelmed that I came home and told my parents that I just didn’t think I could be a vet. My mother said I had a choice between a nurse and a teacher. Back in the day, that was your choice as a female. So, I said well I will be a teacher, and I guess it was meant to be for going on 30 years now it has been my passion.
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What has been your most memorable moment in the classroom?
This is a tough one when you have taught as long as I have. I had a young man in Fifth Grade and he was caught cheating on a test. I gave him a failing grade on the test. His comment to me was that his father was on the Board, and he would be calling me. The father did call to thank me for giving his son a reality check. The young man had always been a straight A student but no longer. Many years later at his graduation, he was giving his speech to the graduating class as the Valedictorian. He stated that the best lesson he had ever learned was in Fifth Grade when Ms. Skoloski stood up to him and gave him the only failing grade he had ever made in 12 years of school. He continued to say that he had never cheated again, and his speech was about how to be successful in life through hard work, dedication, and honesty. Afterwards, he presented me with a bouquet of roses and a Thank You.
Anything else that you would like people to know about you (hobbies /interests)?
I spend as much time as possible at the beach with my family. My baby, Ms. Melania, my Yorkie goes with me everywhere. You might say she is just a little spoiled. As soon as I get home, the first thing she does is jump on the golf cart for her daily ride. In the evenings, if I have time I enjoy knitting, crafts and on the weekends boating.
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HOW: Partners in Education & Volunteers
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The 3rd Monday of every month is Ice Night for Lawton Chiles Elementary at Jeremiah’s (Waterford Lakes location). Join us on February 21 anytime during business hours! Mention Lawton Chiles Elementary when you place your order and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our school. |
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Turn your Coca-Cola product purchases into donations for our school. To donate, visit coke.com/give/schools, search for Lawton Chiles Elementary and scan or enter product codes from participating Coca-Cola products. |
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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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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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Join the Lawton Chiles Lunch Bunch!
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We are looking for approved Additions volunteers to join our Lawton Chiles Lunch Bunch! These volunteers will assist students in the cafeteria during lunchtime from 11-1:30 daily. Please sign up using this link and we will contact you about scheduling. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Bennett at melissa.bennett@ocps.net.
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
~ Audrey Hepburn, Oscar winning actress
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The LCE Behavior Buzz
Our PBIS focus for the month of February is a review for “Be Respectful." Our students and staff will revisit and practice these traits on campus, home and our community by demonstrating their best strategies to “Be Respectful”.
Our students continue to perform an outstanding job modeling our monthly PBIS expected behaviors throughout campus. Students are continuing to be rewarded with ice cream parties and prestige recognition of their efforts. Congratulations to all of our students!
Congratulations to Ms. Fischer’s 3rd grade class and Ms. Smith’s Kindergarten class! Both classes will be awarded with an ice cream party and both teachers will be given a gift card! Great job!!
Upcoming Events: We have exciting news coming with our PBIS store. We are preparing for school spirit shirts and rewards for students demonstrating our PBIS expected behavior! Stay tuned for more details!
Parents: If you capture your child using these skills at home, send in your drawings or photos! We would love to showcase them here!
February PBIS Pro Tip: “Be Respectful” – “I use school appropriate words," “I follow rules and expectations for my classroom and around campus” and “I think of other’s feelings before I speak."
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Students enjoying their PBIS ice cream party! |
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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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Parents,
The OCPS Annual Stakeholder Survey is open. Families with students in more than one school should submit answers for each school.
The survey is anonymous and accessible online using any digital device and families do not need an access code. Survey is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.
We look forward to your feedback!
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Parenting Skills
Virtual Workshop
Parents will be able to identify better practices for Parenting Skills with their children. Families will have an opportunity to embrace an abundant mindset relationship with their children at home.
February 23, 2022
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At Lawton we strive to increase student achievement, with a special emphasis on reading. We know that students that are successful readers go on to demonstrate success in other academic areas. There are strong connections between reading practices and achievement levels. Research shows that students' level of reading engagement is more highly correlated with their reading achievement than their socioeconomic status, gender, family structure, or time spent on homework. Students who spend more time reading, read more diverse texts, and see reading as a valuable activity which leads to scoring higher on State Assessments. The benefits of increased reading time include expanded vocabulary, brain stimulation, expansion of knowledge, and improved memory, focus and comprehension. |
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You can help support your students' achievement with reading! Encourage your child to read daily. On average, four in five students read less than 15 minutes a day. At 15 minutes of daily reading we see a significant increase in the number of words our students encounter. Increased exposure to reading has a substantial impact on reading achievement. Improved achievement will increase student self esteem, improve critical and analytical thinking skills, enhance memory and concentration, and set them up for success for their future. Encouraging a small increase in daily reading could take your child from a struggling or average reader to a successful one! |
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WHAT: No School Monday - Presidents' Day!
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Kennedy On Taking Action
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
~ John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president
McKinley On Optimism
In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.
~ William McKinley, 25th U.S. president
Obama On Perseverance
If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress.
~ Barack Obama, 44th U.S. president
Abraham Lincoln On Lies
No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.
~ Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president
Coolidge On Handling Worry
If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.
~ Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. President
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Have a wonderful Presidents' Day holiday and week ahead!
Dr. Serianni, Principal
Lawton Chiles Elementary School
Sunday, February 20, 2022
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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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