Lawton Chiles Elementary - Lawton Ledger - Spring Break Edition (3/12)

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Four students from Ms. Longhouse-Romero’s VPK class presenting their insect projects.

Lawton Chiles Elementary School 2024-2025 Theme:

Level Up 2.0 - It Only Gets Better!

Dear Lawton Chiles Community Member,

As we head into Spring Break, I want to take a moment to wish you all a fun, relaxing, and memory-filled week with your loved ones. This is a wonderful time to recharge, enjoy time together, and make lasting memories. Whether you're traveling, spending time outdoors, or simply enjoying a break from the daily routine, I hope it brings joy and refreshment to your family.

When we return on March 24th, we will begin an important final stretch of the school year. The next six weeks are crucial as we complete our curriculum and shift our focus to reviewing and strengthening students' understanding in preparation for end-of-year assessments beginning in May. Daily attendance will be more important than ever to ensure every student has the opportunity to solidify their learning and feel confident in showing what they know.

Please help us by ensuring your child is at school each day, ready to learn, as we work hard to finish the year strong. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to your child’s success.

Enjoy a safe and wonderful Spring Break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back, rested and ready for a wonderful 4th quarter!

Sincerely,

Erin Willis

Principal

Parent Engagement

o Phone: 407-737-1470, Fax: 407-737-1471

o School email: lawtonchiles_es@ocps.net

o Parent Engagement Liaison email: glenda.martinez@ocps.net

o Registrar email: enid.pabon@ocps.net

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o Follow us on X: @LCE_OCPS

o Talking Points

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.

Contact

Tel: (407) 737-1470 x. 3572311

Email: glenda.martinez@ocps.net

Field Day is Thursday!!

We still have some spots open for volunteer sign-up for Field Day. Helping out shows students the importance of teamwork and community. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABAE2AAAF8CE9-55349559-field

Thank you!

Month of March:

LARGER VIEW

Thanks to Ms. Kali from the Orange County Library for taking time to come and read to our VPK Hecoons!

Tutoring class is underway!

Remember there is Tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Please pick up on time at 4:30 p.m. as it helps students feel safe and ready to learn more. Thank you for your support!

*** There is NO Tutoring this Thursday, March 14, 2025 ***

We will resume after spring break on Tuesday, March 25

Super Science Wednesdays are starting soon!

Classes begin on March 26th. Please check with your child for the permission slip. Sign up to learn and explore exciting science topics! Thanks for your support!

Thank you for joining our Box Top Contest!

We appreciate your support. If you haven't submitted yet, there's still time. The contest ends on March 23rd. Please keep those Box Tops coming over spring break!!!

Testing begins May 1:

All Pro Dad - March 27 Meeting

All Pro Dad special event with NFL QB Kirk Cousins (March 29):

Please do not forget to register for the All Pro Dad special event on Saturday, March 29. Come together with other members/chapters from around central Florida. This will be a very exciting and memorable experience for our LCE fathers! Information here from the Orlando Sentinel.

Global Family Welcome Center:

Voluntary Pre-K Registration:

VPK registration for families started in March. Make sure you have completed and received the VPK Certificate. If you have not done so, please apply online with Florida Early Learning for the certificate here: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/Account/Login/

Kindergarten Registration

Superintendent's Latest Message - "Mondays with Maria"

March 10, 2025

Raise the woof! Our most requested guest, K9 Coco, and her handler, Sergeant Howarth, join Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial to show us how Coco keeps OCPS schools safe and sound. AND get a peek into her cozy life when she’s off duty!

Want to hear more about how our District Police keep schools safe? Search for the Mondays with Maria Podcast wherever you listen.

Volunteering at Lawton Chiles

We would love to have nothing but 100% parent involvement at LCE! If you have not done so, please go to OCPS site and sign up to become an ADDitions School Volunteer. Once you do that, you will need to watch a safety video on your dashboard before we can place you to our school. Below is the link:

www.ocps.net/departments/community_resources_/a_d_ditions_school_volunteers

TalkingPoints (Multiple Languages)

The TalkingPoints app is a free, two-way communication tool that allows teachers and families to communicate in multiple languages.

Teachers can send messages to parents in their preferred language.
TalkingPoints automatically translates messages into English for teachers.
Families can send and receive messages in their preferred language.

Any questions, please contact Ms. Glenda Martinez at (407) 737-1470 x. 3572311.

Accessing Test Scores Online:

2024-2025 Family Guide

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PTA Membership

Join PTA at:

https://lawtonchiles.memberhub.com

Food, Fun, and Fellowship

Dr. Seuss Read Across America Week

Read across America week is a nationwide celebration of reading where schools focus on promoting the joy of reading!

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Principal Willis kicked off the week reading “The Cat in the Hat” to our Kindergarten students.

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On Tuesday, Assistant Principal Astone read “Fox in Socks.”

LCE Dean, Ms. Johnson reading Wacky Wednesday to Kindergarten.

Resource Teacher, Ms. Roscoe reading Green Eggs and Ham on Thursday.

Officer Watkins wrapped up the week on Friday reading “Mr. Brown Can Moo Can You?”

We celebrated National School Social Worker Week by thanking Mrs. Young.

Learning at Lawton!

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3rd Grade competed with some friendly fraction ball to compare fractions.

Ms. Jones’ first grade class practiced and celebrated their r-controlled vowels by being pirates for the day.

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4th Graders in Ms. Higginbotham’s class used Finger Lights to add some extra fun to independent reading time.

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Students in Ms. Longhouse-Romero’s VPK class presented their insect projects earlier this month!

This is Crossroads Kids Club with Ms. Shever. LCE and Faith Assembly staff enjoy the fun activities with the students. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!

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Thank you very much for reading. Have a wonderful spring break!

Ms. Willis, Principal

Lawton Chiles Elementary School

March 12, 2025

11001 Bloomfield Drive

Orlando, FL 32825

Phone 407-737-1470

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