The Lawton Ledger
2023-2024 Theme: Level Up and CRUSH IT!
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Dates found in this Issue: |
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Feb. 14: Happy Valentine's Day! (Students will celebrate during the last hour)
Feb. 14: PTA Valentine's Forever Wooden Roses, $1.00 (for sale 8:15-8:40am)
Feb. 14: 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration (2:30-3:30pm)
Feb. 14: Victory Martial Arts - Parents Night Out (details below)
Feb. 15: National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day!
Feb. 19: Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 20: ASTRO Skate Skating Party, 3:30-5:30pm
Feb. 20: Legacy Middle School - 6th Grade Articulation Night (for rising 6th grade Legacy students and their families - details below)
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Data and Outcomes: Math Skills |
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Mathematics skills are essential for every student to learn. They are fundamental to the success of a student through their education and into their professional careers.
The concept of 'automaticity' is critical for the general success of students in mathematics. The definition of automaticity for math is the ability to deliver a correct answer immediately from memory without conscious thought. A student's ability to build automaticity in math will allow them to build math fluency, requiring students to be both fast and accurate when solving math facts. Ensuring our students are fluid in basic math skills, (single digit addition and subtraction as well as multiplication and division), will support their ability to find success in math courses as they increase in difficulty.
You can help build your child's math automaticity and fluency at home! Helping your child practice basic math facts at home will help provide a solid foundation for the years ahead. Most families may think of flash cards as a quick strategy, but there are other ways to help your child.
One fun learning activity is: Kaboom Sticks!
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Students use craft sticks to write a fact on each stick. Write the word Kaboom on some of the sticks. Place all the sticks in a cup (written side down) and you are ready to play! The rules are as follows:
- A student pulls out a popsicle stick.
- The student identifies the correct response. If their answer is correct they get to keep the popsicle stick. If they answer it incorrectly, the stick must go back in the cup.
- The students continue around the circle, selecting one popsicle stick at a time and answering their question.
- Any student who pulls a KABOOM! stick has to place all of the popsicle sticks they have accumulated back into the cup, leaving them with zero.
- The game NEVER ENDS because eventually someone will get a Kaboom! and their popsicle sticks will go back into the cup to keep the game going.
This activity is not only great for building math fluency but also creating lots of family fun. Visit this website for more ideas on using: Kaboom Sticks
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o Phone: 407-737-1470, Fax: 407-737-1471
o TalkingPoints
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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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Valentine's Day Special Events (Wednesday, Feb. 14): |
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From our friends at Victory Martial Arts:
We have a really fun night for the parents on Valentine's Day. It's Parents Night Out, drop students off at 5 and come back at 8 To pick them up! Parents spend a lovely evening together on Valentines! No membership required. We feed them pizza and juice and we do martial arts challenges and play some competition games and break boards!!!
Open event for anyone that wants a night off.
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ASTRO Skate Special Event (Tuesday, Feb. 20): |
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To make a payment click on the qr code below or visit:
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REMINDER: New Worlds Reading Program Enrollment |
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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.
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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Presidents Day - No School (Monday, Feb. 19): |
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Superintendent's weekly message for our community (Dr. Vazquez): |
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What is the "Science of Reading" and why should you know about it? In this episode of "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez and Nancy Alvarez explain what it means and reveal effective strategies to help little ones become confident readers!
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NEEDED: PARENT VOLUNTEERS
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We would love to have nothing but Parent Involvement with LCE. If you have not done so, please sign up to become an OCPS ADDitions School Volunteer. Once you do that, you will only need to watch a short safety video on your dashboard and then we can place you to our school.
Below is the link for Lawton Chiles volunteers:
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Areas where we could use a little parent help today: |
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2023-2024 Family Guide (please click images below): |
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OCPS Parent Academies
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at (407) 737-1470 x. 3572311.
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LCE Families: All virtual mini-academies are on WebEx Webinars from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Click here to register.
Parents as Leaders
● Date: 2/15/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn about how schools keep a safe and secure learning environment Strategies related to physical and psychological safety will be reviewed and information to help parents understand safety drills will be shared.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
College Disability Services and Accommodations: What to Expect
● Date: 2/22/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 11-12
● Description: The transition to college for some students with disabilities can be tough. The transition without the appropriate support and accommodations can make it even tougher. Join us as we explore common college disability services and accommodations.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
Advocate for YOUR Child | The Question Formulation Technique
● Date: 2/29/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn about the Question Formulation Technique which helps generate questions and participate effectively in decisions. This can be used by all parents to enhance their ability to partner with educators to support, monitor, and advocate for their children.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
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THIS WEDNESDAY! Kindergarten Registration (Feb. 14): |
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Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Parents, make sure to have the following documents ready:
* Birth Certificate
* The child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024
* Proof of Immunizations
* Proof of Physical Examination (document can not expire before school start date - August 12, 2024)
* Verification of residence in Orange County.
Any questions, please call the front office. Thank you.
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To our 5th grade parents with students who will be attending Legacy Middle School in 2024-2025 (Feb. 20): |
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VPK Registration for 2024-2025 school year will begin in March.
Please make note of the following dates:
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March 4, 2024 - for families with children already enrolled at their zoned schools offering VPK.
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March 11, 2024 - for families with children zoned at schools offering VPK.
Parents, make sure you bring the VPK Certificate with you.
Any questions, please call the front office, 8am - 4pm Monday thru Friday. Thank you!
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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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Mr. Astone, Assistant Principal, is chatting with Charlotte and her parents after their trip to the Book Fair about her awesome choice of books. |
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**** Photos of our Level Up Celebration ****
We are so proud of our “LEVEL UP” students! Keep up the great work, Hecoons!
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Pictured just above (3): Gabriella Dominguez, Quentin Grose, Valeria Gonzalez. The students received "Way to LEVEL UP!" certificates that noted specifically why they were being recognized for their LEVEL UP efforts. Examples include their success with collaboration, rethinking, or their good use of time. |
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Mr. Astone, Assistant Principal, Ms. Jones, 1st Grade teacher and our TEACHER of the YEAR, Ms. Sabrina, Front Office Clerk and our SUPPORT PERSON of the YEAR, and Ms. Willis, Principal celebrate together and recognize their hard work at the OCPS Annual Stellar Awards on the evening of Friday, February 2. |
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Circle time in VE PreK with Ms. Escobar |
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Ms. Huber Weber is working with our Kindergarten students on learning letter names and sounds. Pictured here are Lia & Leiny. |
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4th Grade St. Augustine Field Trip: |
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Mrs. Vazquez enjoyed their field trip to St. Augustine, FL to learn about our state’s history. |
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Just above and then below: Ms. Perez’s Kindergarten class is enjoying their field trip to see a performance of “Giraffes Can’t Dance” at the Orlando Family Stage. |
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Have a wonderful week!
Mr. Astone, Assistant Principal
Lawton Chiles Elementary School
Monday, February 12, 2024
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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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