The Lawton Ledger
2023-2024 Theme: Level Up and CRUSH IT!
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Upcoming Events:
Classes will resume Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024
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From all of us at Lawton Chiles Elementary to our wonderful students and family – Have a safe and restful holiday season!!! |
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Winter Break (Dec. 25 - Jan. 5): |
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Happy New Year! (Monday, Jan. 1) |
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Student Holiday (Monday, Jan. 8): |
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For our 3rd, 4th & 5th grade parents:
Tutoring will resume on January 11, 2024
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Dr. MLK, Jr. Day (No School - Monday, Jan. 15): |
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OCPS 2024 Top Talent applications open Jan. 22: |
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Top Talent LIVE 2024 is May 4, 2024!
Our casting call will run January 22 – February 23. What does that mean? It is time to start preparing for auditions.
Proceeds from our Top Talent event will help support the Foundation and provide arts enrichment for students experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Top Talent LIVE finalists will be announced on March 29.
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As we start winter break on Monday, it is a wonderful time to engage in different reading and writing activities together with your children. There are several ways you can incorporate ELA while home together. The following ideas are taken from Winter Vacation: 10 Reading Ideas for Families
Being together
* Read together: Look for some time to read together and talk about the books you read. If you have extra time, read a longer chapter book or children's novel out loud to your child. You will enjoy being together and discovering a good story.
* Tell stories: Use some of your holiday time together to tell stories from your childhood. Ask relatives and friends to share their own stories too. Storytelling helps children become better readers. Family stories are also an important part of your child's heritage.
At the library
* Visit the library: Check your library's holiday hours and, if you have time, take your children to the library. Encourage your child to browse the children's section — it's the perfect opportunity to see what's on the shelves.
* Learn about new traditions/holidays: Look for children's books or Internet articles about holidays you celebrate, special traditions, or other winter celebrations. Your child may have friends at school who celebrate different holidays. You can probably find information about Christmas traditions around the world, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Three Kings Day, and the Winter Solstice at the library.
The gift of reading
* Give books: Give your child a book for the holidays. It doesn't have be new — you can share one of your favorite books or look for a special old book from a used bookstore! If relatives are looking for gift ideas for your child, ask them to give a book this year.
* Look for other reading and writing gifts: Give your child some comic books, magazine, or special note cards for writing letters. This is a great time to find something connected to your child's interests, like sports, nature, or art.
Holiday travel
* Make travel fun: If you are traveling during your vacation, look for maps and tourist books about your destination. These are a great way to prepare for the trip — and to pass time in the car or on the plane.
* Listen to audiobooks: If you will be in the car for long trips, rent an audiobook from the library. Ask your child to help choose a couple of books for the trip.
Writing ideas
* Write letters and thank-you notes: Help your child write letters or e-mails to relatives and friends. Show your child how to write thank-you notes for holiday gifts.
* Make lists: Ask your child to help write shopping lists, activity ideas, or television and movie schedules. This is good writing practice — and a big help to the adults too!
These ideas can start a new tradition for you and your family to celebrate not only during winter break, but throughout the year!
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o Phone: 407-737-1470, Fax: 407-737-1471
o Class Dojo
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Ms. Martinez, LCE Parent Engagement Liaison |
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I am Glenda L. Martinez, your Parent Engagement Liaison for Lawton Chiles Elementary. My role is to bridge the gap between school and families. I support families, school staff and build community partnerships. I am passionate about life, family and helping others.
My goal this year is to promote literacy and assist our LCE families by creating a cohesive, collaborative and coordinated system of support while building capacity in families so that all students can experience success.
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OCPS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Vazquez's Final Message of 2023: |
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The winter break officially begins on Monday! On this week's "Mondays with Maria," we're bringing back the popular rapid fire questions for Dr. Vazquez. She's answering some fun holiday questions our Lawton Chiles families won't want to miss!
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Volunteers are needed in 2024. Thank you for your support.
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Where we most need volunteer help at LCE: |
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Thank you to all students and staff for another successful Merry Math Night 2023! |
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Jungle Adventures Animal Park! |
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Our wonderful 3rd grade class enjoyed their field trip to Jungle Adventures!
Thank you 3rd grade Hecoons – you all behaved amazing!!!
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REMINDER: New Worlds Reading Program is Open |
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New Worlds Reading Program enrollment is open for 2023-2024 school year. This year the program has been expanded to include VPK |
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The New Worlds Reading Program is a FREE Florida literacy program for VPK-5 grade students currently reading below grade level. Students can apply to receive FREE books and reading activities every month! They can also choose books that match their interests. Available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole and Braille.
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2023-2024 Family Guide (please click images below): |
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OCPS Parent Academy (Special events run all school year)
The OCPS Parent Academy is committed to making a sustainable impact on student success, parenting and advocacy and personal growth/wellness. Our goal is to empower, engage and educate families and caregivers by providing high-quality training sessions, resources and access to skills and services.
The OCPS Parent Academy offers district-wide, face-to-face Parent Academies, Learn Where You Live events which take place in each learning community, and virtual Lunch & Learn events on Facebook Live.
In addition to the OCPS Parent Academy events, there are monthly trainings held by the Curriculum and Digital Learning, Discipline, Exceptional Student Education, Multilingual Services, Professional Learning and Student Services departments for families.
A full list of ALL Parent Academies for the 2023-2024 school year can be accessed by clicking on the icon below.
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Please get your PTA membership today if you have not done so already. Thank you!!
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Food, Fun, and Fellowship! |
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Above:
❄☃⛄❄☃⛄ Lawton Chiles Elementary staff is ready for these chilly,
winter days. ❄☃⛄❄☃⛄
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Congratulations to the Mondone family on their new baby! |
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From left to right - Mr. Astone, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Perez, KG, Mrs. Lowe, Media Specialist, Mrs. McCall, Media Clerk, Ms. Smith, KG, Ms. Willis, Principal. |
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Nearby pictures:
Lawton Chiles staff enjoyed some camaraderie to bring some Holiday cheer. We appreciate Pop Stroke supporting our school gathering!
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Ms. VanFossen, Ms. Alonso, Ms. Higginbotham, 4th grade |
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Kindergarten team- Ms. Smith, Ms. Silva, Ms. Perez, and Ms. Faiello. |
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Mrs. Jenkins, School Staffing Specialist and Ms. Flicker, 5th Grade. |
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ESE Team- Ms. Fawdry, Ms. Poor-Drewes, Ms. Jenkins, School Staffing Specialist, Ms. Munroe, ESE Teacher, Ms. Katie, and Ms. Tiffany. |
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All pictures just below:
🎶 Winter Concert 2023🎶
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A few of our contestants for the annual LCE Staff Gingerbread
decorating competition:
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Students in Ms. Garret's 3rd grade class on PJ day!
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This Christmas, please remember our troops who are deployed and cannot be home with their families. Thank you for reading and Happy Holidays to you and your family. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school for a successful start to the new year on Tuesday, January 9, 2024!
Ms. Willis, Principal
Lawton Chiles Elementary School
Saturday, December 23, 2023
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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 Willis at 124924@ocps.net with any questions or for further information.
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