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13700 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 858-5522
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 This is another special issue in our short summer break series to help our Knights get ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 14 -
2017-2018 school calendar.
I hope our Knights have been enjoying their summer break and have also been keeping up their reading for pleasure and getting physical activity when possible. We want everyone set for a great start to the new year!
Please be sure to mark your calendars for our annual Meet the Teacher (schedule pick-up) event that will take place on August 10th, 2017. Kindly note that times vary by grade level (schedule located below).
Thank you for looking over this abbreviated issue and enjoy the rest of your July!
In Knight Honor,
Stephanie R. Jackson, M. Ed.
Principal, Lake Nona Middle School
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Aug. 6: Back 2 School Bash at Camping World Stadium, 10AM-1PM (below)
Aug. 7: Teachers return for pre-planning week
 Aug. 10: Meet the Teacher (Schedule Pick-Up) **
- Sixth grade 3PM-5PM
- Seventh and eighth grades 6PM-7:30 PM
Aug. 14: Welcome back!!! First day of school.
Aug. 16: Athletic/Physical Night - Gym - 5:30-7:00 pm
Aug. 17: Soccer Tryouts - soccer field - 4:15-5:30 pm
Aug. 24: Beginning Band Instrument tryout night - 6:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 28: School pictures - gym
Aug. 30: Soccer vs. Innovation Middle School - 5:00-7:00 pm
Sept. 4: Labor Day (no school)
** Please use Lake Nona Middle School parking lot and bus loop for parking. We will have additional parking available in the back of the school. Parents, please do not use Publix Plaza parking lot to park for
Meet the Teacher. Be mindful that parking in any other place than LNMS campus could result in a ticket. Thank you.
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2016 LNMS boys soccer team at Camping World Stadium. Our 2016 boys team finished in second place across all OCPS middle schools!
Lake Nona Middle School proudly offers competitive team sports in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track & field. Our sports vary based upon the school year quarters, beginning first with soccer. Soccer try-outs will be held the first week of school here at LNMS.
In order to try-out for any athletic team, students must complete the forms below and have a 2.0 GPA. LNMS students across all grade levels are encouraged to try-out for our athletic teams.
2016 LNMS girls volleyball team with members of UCF's volleyball team at UCF The girls went undefeated during last year's regular season and then won the division championship.
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Knight Summer Happenings!
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 Outside of the hard work from our Knights and the superior daily commitment from their teachers, another reason LNMS earns an 'A' grade from the Florida Dept. of Education year-after-year is we have been blessed to have a very active PTSA. The PTSA is vital to our middle school's success.
As the first day of school approaches, we hope YOU are getting ready to play an active role in supporting LNMS and your child's educational experience. At LNMS, we believe an involved parent is an aware, engaged parent. Parent participation drops off dramatically in middle school and now is the time to get involved to get an "inside" view of your child's school life.
PTSA supports school functions and dances, teacher grants, technology upgrades and so much more. Recently, the acquisition of 8 new iPads to support the classrooms was funded solely through PTSA. But we can't do it without generous memberships and donations from you.
Your involvement is crucial and the time is NOW! Join PTSA via our website . . . no meeting attendance or volunteering is required but always encouraged!
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Think You Know LNMS? Take the Quiz!
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1. Established this past school year, LNMS was the 1st middle school in Orange County to have what?
A. Girls tennis team
B. Writing club
C. Saturday morning tutoring lab
D. National Junior French Honor Society
2. When the middle school opened we had about 120 students in our choir program. Last year this figure had surpassed:
A: 200
B: 300
C: 400
D: 500
3. In soccer which LNMS team won the division championship?
A. Both girls and boys teams
B. Boys only
C. Girls only
D. Neither team, but both teams had terrific seasons
4. What are the CAROLERS at LNMS?
A. Young ladies etiquette and society club
B. Branch of FFA for middle schoolers
C. Troupe of students that spread holiday cheer with song
D. Students with great public speaking ability
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Knight Orchestra '17
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5. LNMS is quite proud of its performing arts programs. Which of these ARE available to our Knights? (Note: you may choose more than one if you feel it applies.)
A. Chorus & Piano
B. Band
C. Orchestra
D. Theatre
6. With respect to cellphones, iPods, tablets, headphones, earbuds, etc., when must these be turned off and OUT OF SIGHT during school hours?
A: All apply below
B. During class changes
C. At Lunch
D. All (100%) school hours
7. LNMS has a dynamic media specialist - Ms. Sharon Powers. She works hard every week in challenging our Knights to read as many of these 15 books as possible over each school year?
A. SAT prep guide books
B. SSYRA book titles
C. Top selling Scholastic Book Fair list
D. New York Times best sellers
8. Our sixth grade classrooms are all on the first floor which puts our youngest Knights close to? (Note: you may choose more than one if you feel it applies.)
A. Cafeteria
B. Health Clinic
C. All senior administrators
D. Performing Arts
9. LNMS has enjoyed a vibrant PTSA over recent years. Which of these are examples of programs/initiatives they have led? (Note: you may choose more than one if you feel it applies.)
A. Ticket sales, chaperones, and concessions sales at special student events
B. Student and teacher celebrations
C. NONA Science Club
D. Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
10: LNMS participates in a helpful before-school and after-school program for students which includes club activities, homework time, games, organized sports, etc. What is the name of this program?
A. All-Stars Program
B. ASP (After School Program)
C. Youth Link
D. YMCA
11. In 2016-17, the percentage of middle school students deemed proficient (level 3 or better) in science was 48% across Florida and 48% for OCPS. By comparison, what was LNMS' science proficiency level?
A. 38%
B. 48%
C. 51%
D. 61%
 12. LNMS offers a law studies electives course and has a U.S. civics requirement. The percentage of our Knights proficient in civics according to the FLDOE was how many points above the state of Florida middle school average?
A. +7 points higher
B. +10 points higher
C. +17 points higher
D. +27 points higher
Students in character at this past spring's 'Knight at the Living Museum" . . . a very special event promoted and led by our wonderful civics teachers!
Answers to Quiz
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Less is more! We encourage our Knights to get outside and exercise a little each day when possible over the summer break . . .
Source: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group survey of 1,005 kids ages 9-12 and parents of kids ages 5-17; USA Today
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Attention Rising 7th Grade Parents!
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Immunizations Needed
All current 6th grade students (7th grade students for the 2017-2018 school year) need the Tdap (Tetanus) shot prior to the first day of school. These shots must be recorded on the original Florida Certificate of Immunization (HRS 680) form. The Tdap shot documentation is required by the State of Florida in order to attend 7th grade.
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 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-Lake Nona Middle School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and especially Lake Nona Middle School. Please contact Ms. Cheryl Wood (assistant principal) at [email protected] with any questions.
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