We’re hosting our Open House and Annual Title I Meeting on August 26th!
📍 Title I Meeting kicks off at 5 PM in the cafeteria.
📍 Open House begins at 5:30 PM in your child's first-period class.
We can't wait to see you there!
📢 Location: Tavares Middle School
🌟Cost: FREE- funded by a Lake County Government grant.
🗓️ Start Dates: September 2nd
For more information, visit YMCACF.ORG
The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) PM1 Testing will take place on September 9th and 16th. Please take a look at the attached letter for additional details.
Students should arrive on time and bring a charged Chromebook.
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Tickets are selling fast! Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families are headed to Gainesville to watch the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. Join us! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Looks like it's going to be a sellout, so get your tickets today at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60
Get ready for an amazing adventure to Washington, D.C. from March 11-14! This trip includes a private tour of the Capitol, the Air & Space Museum, and Mt. Vernon! 🌟
Join Ms. Flora for an info meeting on August 28 at 5:30 PM in the media center.
🌟 Calling all athletes! 🌟 If you're interested in cross-country, we invite you to an informational meeting this Friday from 8 AM to 8:40 AM in the TMS cafeteria. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
👉 See Mr. Von Maxey in room 118 for more info and paperwork if you are interested in cross-country OR track & field.
Need information about the other sports offered this fall? Email our athletic director, Mrs. Metz- metza@lake.k12.fl.us
🎉✨ What a fantastic turnout for our Meet the Teacher event! It was wonderful to see all the returning Patriots and some new faces. We can’t wait to kick off the school year on Monday, August 11th! 📚❤️#BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher
A new state law -- House Bill 1105, which was signed into law on July 1 -- stipulates how and when students can use personal electronic devices during the school day in an effort to support focused learning in all Florida public school classrooms. The law says:
• Elementary and middle school students may not use a cell phone or other personal electronic device at any time during the school day.
• High School students may use cell phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time only if a teacher gives permission for educational purposes.
• Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for students with an IEP, specific health needs, or English language learners (ELL).
Our Code of Student Conduct has been updated to reflect this law. See the Code of Student Conduct at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RZS1-ppNFeQ_vSnOamPTlz0voX11U5Bs/view?usp=sharing . Thank you for working with us to create and maintain more focused learning environments for our students.
👉 Check out our wish list here: https://a.co/hli8AWh or feel free to drop off similar items at our front office.
“We understand that these exercises can raise concerns,” Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth said. “However, law enforcement officials stress the importance of training in realistic settings to be better equipped to protect our students and staff.”
The trainings were intentionally scheduled during the summer when students and teachers are not on campus. Participation is limited to student actors whose parents have provided written consent. The district notified the community in advance through social media and the district and school websites.
“We are deeply grateful for the partnership we share with local law enforcement and for their ongoing commitment to keeping our schools safe,” Farnsworth added. “While we all wish this type of training wasn’t necessary, we must prepare. We support our officers and deputies as they train to be there for us when we need them most.”
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) conducts active assailant training on an ongoing basis as required by state statutes and accreditation requirements to ensure the safety of all involved if such a scenario plays out at one of our schools. It’s especially vital for School Resource Deputies to undergo active assailant training in a realistic environment, as their preparedness can significantly reduce casualties and protect students and staff during such critical incidents, an LCSO spokesperson explained. Demonstrating our teamwork in safety, representatives from Lake County Schools and the Florida Department of Education will also be in attendance at the upcoming training.
