Welcome to Middle School! Stephanie Jackson- Principal Lindsey Herold- Assistant Principal of Instruction Vaughnsha Thompson- Assistant Principal Cheryl Wood- Assistant Principal Wanda Perkins- Dean Tangala Butler-Wilson- Dean Damian Rosado- Dean Amira Rodriguez- ESOL Compliance Teacher Katie Ballard- 6th Grade School Counselor Jane Mills- 7th Grade School Counselor Veronica Pragel- 8th Grade School Counselor Lirisa Duncan- School Counselor Caitlin Dilks- ESE Staffing Specialist Roxanne Gill- Testing Coordinator Sharon Powers- Media Specialist Nicole Congelossi – Instructional Coach Krista Knappins- Instructional Coach
Mr. Thompson
Assistant Principal
LNMS Athletics is a force to be reckoned with!!!
Last year we won 4 Championship banners!! This makes a total of 29 Championship banners in 6 years!!
Volleyball
Girls went undefeated in regular season winning the Division Championship
Boys made it to final 4 in Orange County and were Runner-Up Division Champions
Soccer
Boys were 2nd place in OCPS
Basketball- This season just started but last year’s results:
Girls made it to final 4 in Orange County & were Runner-up Division Champions
Track- last year’s results:
Girls & Boys overall Runner-Up Team County Champions
Boys won Division Championship
Special Olympics
Unified Knights participated in the State tournament for 3 sports! Volleyball, bowling and basketball! The State tournament for volleyball was held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Bowling at the Florida Mall and basketball in Tavares, FL!!
Performing Arts Accomplishments for 2016-2017 Chorus & Piano
Since the opening of LNMS in 2008, our Choir program has grown from 120 to over 400 students. Boys Choir alone consists of 110 members!
Participated in the 2017 All State Choir, All County Choir, and national American Choral Directors Association Honors Choirs in Minneapolis, MN
Advanced Choir has been selected to perform at Florida State University and Kennesaw State University this year
Sixth grade choir members have the opportunity to join the CAROLERS troupe. The CAROLERS spread holiday cheer through fieldtrips around the community at locations such as Nemours Children’s Hospital, the Veterans Assisted Living Center, and more!
Band
Since the opening of LNMS in 2008, our band program has grown to over 400 students!
1 student selected to perform with the All-State Band
8 students selected to perform with the OCPS All-County Honor Band
147 students preparing to perform at Solo and Ensemble
Consistent high ratings at our Music Performance Assessment
Many community performances and trips!
Orchestra
2 students participated in All State Orchestra
6 students were part of the OCPS All County Symphony Orchestra
3 students were part of the 2016 OCPS All County Honors Orchestra
40 of our students participated in Florida Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble. Of those students, 35 received superior ratings and 5 excellent ratings
Last year our Advanced Orchestra received straight Superior assessments at MPA. MPA this year is February 27, 2017
Many community performances!
Record breaking year for LNMS Theater Department!
LNMS Troupe had 16 superior scores, 9 excellent scores & 1 Best in Show
Sam Batlemento scored a perfect score with his costume design and presentation about Peter Pan
Diana Mukoie-Carcamo won Best in Show with her solo performance of Sister Act
Our single ACT Mid-Summer scored straight superiors
Qualified the maximum amount of kids for State!
Accomplishments for 2016-2017
National Junior French Honor Society (NJFHS) Established this year! We are the 1st middle school in OCPS to have a NJFHS (Les
Jeunes Amis du Francais). Our chapter name is Voltaire. All students have a 3.5 or higher GPA in French an minimum 3.0 cum GPA.
6th grade LNMS Math Department Had the highest FSA scores amongst all OCPS traditional schools and 3rd in the county
overall behind the Science Charter School and Arbor Ridge
Kiwanis Builders Club Coordinates Pasta for Pennies. Last year NJHS raised almost $4000 for this
cause.
Knight Writers This Writing Club is publishing their 2nd book of short stories and poems this
spring. Students also created artwork or the book.
Accomplishments for 2016-2017
LNMS Media Center
1st Place for the State of Florida for the Summer 2016 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
AP Spanish/ESOL/World Languages Multicultural Night Celebration on December 15, 2016
AP Spanish students and several World language students showcased countries around the world
Food from over 30 countries represented
Over 400 families attended
Mrs. Herold
Assistant Principal
Sixth grade classes will be located on the 1st floor.
Close proximity to cafeteria, performing arts classes, and clinic.
Key personnel will be located on the 1st floor: Principal, Dean, Counselor, and Assistant Principals
LNMS 6th Grade Students
• Before school care and after school care will be available through the All Stars Program
• First class begins at 9:30 AM
• 7 classes each day
• Dismissal is at 3:50 PM and on Wednesdays at 2:50PM
• Extra curricular activities will be available
Typical Day at LNMS
Law Studies
Math Club
Ms. Perkins
Administrative Dean
Abide by the Student Code of Conduct, which will be reviewed with the students quarterly
Track student infractions using Plasco
Students must carry their ID’s at all times
Dress code
Electronic devices
Bus Transportation • Students must live beyond 2 miles of the school to
qualify for a bus. • Student must ride assigned bus per OCPS
Transportation guidelines • Bus routes will be available: • At LNMS at the Meet Your Teacher event
• Online 2 weeks before school starts at www.ocps.net , then click on “Find a bus”
Ms. Butler-Wilson
Administrative Dean
Purchasing a school lunch • Price of lunch: $2.75 (Prices for 2017-2018 school year not released yet.) • It includes: 1 entrée, 2 side items, 1 milk • Make lunch payments at www.schoolpay.com or at school in lunch line with cash or check
only • Don’t forget your ID
A la carte items are limited due to new USDA Healthy Snack Guidelines
Applications for free/reduced lunch Applications for free/reduced lunch: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
• Students who currently have free/reduced will continue to receive this until October 1st. At that time need to go online and complete a new application by October 1st to re-qualify.
• If a student has free/reduced lunch now it will continue until October 1st.
Questions regarding school lunch- Contact Deb Wood Deborah.Wood2@ocps.net 407 858 5522 ext. 534 2226
Must be a member of All Stars (free to join)
Free tutoring for all core subjects M-F
Transportation available on Tues and Thurs
Saturday Learning Lab On select Saturdays 9-12pm
Ms. Ballard
Language
Arts
1.00
or
1.00
Social
Studies
1.00
Reading 6th Grade Intensive Reading If 5th grade Reading FSA score is below grade level a reading class
will be suggested
Electives
#1 being your first choice and #16 being your last
choice.
___Speech ___Journalism ___Computers ___ Art
___ Beg French ___ Beg Spanish
I have played a string instrument before? Y/N If yes,
how long _____
*All classes subject to change based on FSA scores, class
size and course availability.
Language Arts
* Regular and advanced is offered for all 4 core subjects.
• Placement in core classes will be dependent on: • 5th grade FSA scores
• 5th grade teacher recommendations
Placement guidelines for Math:
• Score 3, 4 or 5 on Math FSA = Advanced Math
Placement guidelines for Language Arts, Science, & Social Studies:
• Score 1 or 2 on Reading FSA = Regular LA, Sci, SS
• Score 3, 4 or 5 on Reading FSA = Advanced LA, Sci, SS
• Team and Individual Sports
• PE uniforms are required. Must wear shoes with laces. • $10 shirt, $10 shorts (approx. cost)
• Facilities & lockers • $10 locker & lock • We advise children not to share lock combinations with their friends • Students are encouraged to secure all valuables in their locker
before going into the gym
• All items available for purchase the first week of school through the PE teacher.
Chorus
Band
Piano
Orchestra
• Schedules will be available at the Meet Your Teacher event.
• Schedules are tentative and could be adjusted to comply with the class size amendment law.
Supplies for each subject will be needed.
The 6th Grade Supply List will be posted on the school website in the summer once it is available.
Ms. Powers
Library Media Specialist
Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program (SSYRA) & Battle of the Books
Scholastic Book Fair TONIGHT in the media center after orientation! Drawings for prizes will be done throughout the evening!
Media Center will be open this summer for summer reading requirement
Destiny (our Online Patron Access Catalog)
(All of this is available on our LNMS website)
Summer reading will be an incentive based program
Details will be on posted on the school website
Jill Dykstra-Nykanen
PTSA
Our mission is to provide a safe, diverse educational community where all students have the opportunity to excel academically,
personally, artistically, athletically, and socially.
The PTSA provides a place where parents, teachers and students come together as a combined voice and can make a difference in our school and the life of each student. Parent
TeacherStudent
3. Fundraiser & Sponsorship Sales
4. Student Appreciation Celebrations
5. Teacher & Staff Appreciation
6. Parent Donations
7. Box Tops
Parent involvement increases student engagement and helps your child develop a sense of belonging
Be connected! There’s no better way to know what’s going on!
Growth! By volunteering, you gain valuable skills and knowledge
Love to craft?? You get to put your skills and hobbies to good use!
Because we have FUN!!
Most importantly, you become a role model for your child and all the children in your community
Join PTSA and activate your membership at www.pta.org
Like us on Facebook : Lake Nona Middle School PTSA
Visit www.lnmsptsa.ourschoolpages.com and sign up as a registered user
Submit ideas for new fundraisers or fun student activities! We love member input!
Volunteer for events and school functions
Keep coming back to our general member PTSA meetings!
In March, we will be communicating the need to recruit for our PTSA 2017-2018 Board
Positions.
Cell:407-702-3162
Melissa Henry SAC
Lake Nona Middle School Advisory Council also known as SAC welcomes you to the Knights family!
2016-2017 SAC Officers are:
Secretary- Sharon Powers
The purpose of SAC is to assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the school improvement plan required pursuant to Florida Law. It shall perform such functions as are prescribed by the regulations of the school board; however, it shall not have any of the powers and duties reserved by the law to the school board.
Duties: 1- Advise in developing the school's vision 2- Use state and district goals as a guide for assessing the school's needs 3- Establish the goals of the school based on appropriate needs, assessments, and other data 4- Develop measurable objectives and strategies for addressing the goals that have been identified 5- Identify the appropriate use of school improvement dollars 6- Shall assist the principal in preparation of the school's annual budget
Election:
2017-18 SAC election notice will be sent out in April. In August, the election will occur for the SAC officers as well as council members. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at melhry5@yahoo.com.
LNMS Home Website: Additional SAC information can be found on the school’s website under the “Parents” tab
Next SAC Meeting: March. 14th at 6pm in the Media Center.
Middle School Sports
Physical Night
Soccer try-outs first week of school
Must have a sports physical to participate in try-outs
2nd Quarter - Volleyball 3rd Quarter - Basketball
4th Quarter – Track
Must complete the following:
* All forms & information available on school website under athletic tab.
Mr. Rosado
After School All Stars
The All-Stars Program is a before-school and after-school program that is offered by the City of Orlando.
This program goes from Monday though Friday starting at 7:30 – 9:30 am and then at 3:50 – 6:00 pm. (**Pickup Important**)
The program is free but we ask for a $20.00/semester donation for supplies and in-program activities.
During the afternoon, students have Homework Time Outside Time Many Activities, which include, but not limited to…
- Tutoring in Core Subjects - Board/Table Games - Cosmetology /Girls Club - Creative Club - Cooking Club -Organized Athletic/Sports Leagues -Orlando Science Center- Sponsored Science Club
Summer Camp
Camp closed the week of July 4th
Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders can join program only. Only 150 campers allowed. First
come first serve.
Registration Fee is $35 (one time)
Weekly camp fee depends on current lunch price
$48/week- Regular lunch
$40/week- Reduced lunch
Fees include breakfast and cold lunch each day
Summer Camp includes field trips to Disney, Universal and Sea World
Applications will be accepted at Lake Nona MS Cafeteria from March 30th until the last
day of school.
Afternoon: Games, Sports, Clubs (Clubs include cooking, acting, fitness, art)
Baseball, Soccer and Volleyball Leagues (uniforms and transportation included)
Mrs. Jackson
• 6th Grade Meet the Teacher Event @ LNMS
• TENTATIVE: Thursday, August 10th 6-7:30pm • Check school website in June for finalized date.
• Pick up your schedule
- Email Ms. Wood (Cheryl.Wood@ocps.net)
Center for our Book Fair