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> Hearts of Hope
> College Corner
> Lower School
> Middle/Upper School
> College Road Trip
> Spring Programs at Community School
> From the Griffin Field
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Apr. 01
Apr. 02
Apr. 05-07
Apr. 08
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THIS WEEK AT LMP
Report Cards Sent Home
Community Service Forms Due
Car Wash to Benefit VisionWalk
ERB Testing Grades 2-5
Deadline for College Road Trip
Spring Musical Opens
Orders due for Hearts of Hope
Click here for the online calendar
or here for the 2011-2012 calendar
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Lake Mary Preparatory School Newsletter
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Hearts of Hope 
LMP Lower School students are doing their part to help those affected by the earthquake
and tsunami in Japan. All students, PreK through fifth grade, are creating small heart-shaped pins decorated in bright colors.
Purchase a HEARTS OF HOPE pin for the donation price of $5 and wear your pin with pride throughout the month of April to let the world know you are doing your part to help
those in need. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
All pins will be created this week in art class and will be available on Monday, April 4. To ensure that you receive the pin that your student created, print and complete the form and return it to Mrs. Ledray in the art room by April 8.
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"Green for Green" and "Green Tape and Dost" Prove Successful
A report from Sarah Kemeness:
On March 17, St. Patrick's Day, the middle and upper school students participated in two fundraisers, raising roughly $900 for the Meritas-wide fundraiser, La Gloria.
While everyone enjoyed donning their favorite green clothing for "Green for Green," the highlight of the afternoon was "Green Tape and Dost," a fundraiser in which the students purchased a piece of green masking tape to stick Math Department Chair Kevin Dost to a wall in the gymnasium. Without fail, it was the middle school students who kick-started this event, buying close to $150 worth of tape for the event. It took almost 250 pieces of tape to stick him to the wall!
La Gloria is a small, poverty stricken town in Mexico. A few years ago, ISR, Meritas's Mexico school, adopted La Gloria with the initial goals being the following:
1. To build and furbish a community center in "La Gloria" that would facilitate the implementation of educational and social responsibility programs. The community center was built and inaugurated last June.
2. To support the implementation of education, health and housing programs, and to promote self-sufficiency in the community of La Gloria.
ISR students started a scholarship program for the young people of La Gloria. Today, the main goal of La Gloria Project is to build change agent leaders who are able to deal with problems caused by exclusion and poverty. Being involved in this project makes these young people realize how education provides an opportunity to transform social lives and offer a good future.
Two years ago, the first scholarship was granted to Vanessa Hernández. She is a nursing student who has one more year to graduate. Her tuition is being completely covered through donations from Meritas families.
This year, there are five candidates for the scholarship program, two middle and three upper schoolers.
We will continue to fund this project, but our goal is to send LMP students and teachers to this town in need.
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Middle and Upper School
Community Service Forms Due April 1
Forms at Upper School front desk or click here to download and print.
April 2 - Car Wash to Benefit VisionWalk
7 - 11 Store at Lake Mary Blvd & Rinehart Rd,
8am to 4pm
Students can earn community service hours.
Questions, contact Teresa Suris: 407.718.3506
2011-2012 Community Service Council Appointed
In an effort to increase community service opportunities on and off campus, LMP created the Community Service Council which is comprised of four students. Their job will be to inform the student body of upcoming service projects on a local, national and global scale. LMP is pleased to announce and congratulate the following students to the 2011-2012 Council:
Grade 9 - Whitney Goldstein
Grade 10 - Wesley Wiginton
Grade 11 - Daniel Fatemi
Grade 12 - Trevor Gross
Currently, upper school students are required to complete thirty service hours a year, and with this new organization, students will be able to double that number.
The Box Tops collection for Middle and Upper School is being extended through the middle of April. Students should turn in box tops to homeroom teachers - those who bring in the most will win a prize, as will the homeroom teacher.
College Level Seminar designed for the student who wants to explore the possibilities of a career in business as well as understanding the basics of investing and budgeting. By learning business vocabulary, exploring different types of businesses, global competition and much more, this course can be the foundation and informational connection to additional courses that will be offered this summer. Introduction to Business, April 9, 9am to 12pm. Hosted by two professors from the University of Miami. Cost $75, limited to 25 students. Sign up forms at Upper School front desk. Click here for details.
PASSPORT to PROM
May 7, 2011
Gaylord Palms Resort Hotel
7:30 pm - 11:00pm
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
$65 per person (this event is for 10th-12th graders). Click here for the flyer.
Algebra II Summer School at LMP
May 30- June 23 (Mon-Thurs) 9:30 am - 12pm
A four-week Algebra II class to enable students to take Pre-Calc or AP Stats earlier (or for those of you who love math). Pre-requisite: Algebra I and Geometry. Taught by Brent Herold, LMP Math Department. Cost: $1500 per student. More course information:
brent.herold@lakemaryprep.com
Grad Bash
Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure
April 30, 2011 5pm to 3:30am
Ms. Kemeness has the permission forms.
March 28 - April 29, 2011
VisionWalk wrist bands on sale for $1.00 each from either the Lower School or Upper School front desk. Info - Mrs. Suris 407.718.3506.
The Yearbook is Complete
The final deadline for the 2011 yearbook has been met, and the Yearbook staff expresses appreciation to all, particularly these students:
Giovanna Caria, Tabby Koblasz, Chandler Ledray, Ashley Mannino, Cherie Rufiange, Jason Salerno, Andrew Talbert, Allison Tucker, and Charlotte Warta.
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Spring Programs Open for Registration
Community School Programs began this week but there's still time to enroll.
The Community School Enrichment Class Catalog is available at www.lakemaryprep.com under "Student Life." If you have any questions, please contact nadine.gorman@lakemaryprep.com or 407.805.0095 ext. 154.
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 Click to see the full Catalog of classes and camps available this summer. Contact michael.ostrowski@lakemaryprep.com for more information.
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Lower School 
Grades 2 - 5 - ERB Testing
April 5-7
Fifth Grade Visits St. Pete 
Lake Mary Prep's Fifth Grade recently spent the day in St. Petersburg. The first half of the day was spent touring the St. Petersburg Times. In the Times Museum, students saw how early newspapers were printed using letter blocks that had to be set by hand and "pressed" onto paper. We still use "the Press" to mean news reporters today! Students visited the newsroom, editorial writers, artists, and photographers. We learned from Becky Bowers, a Times editor, that newspapers support democracy by providing information to the public about the community, country, and world. "The more information voters have, the better able they are to make well informed decisions in the voting booths!"
Later in the afternoon, students visited the St. Petersburg Holocaust Museum where they learned more about the unjust treatment of people during World War II. We learned about many people like Mr. Schindler and Mr. Sukahara who became helpers and protectors. We were challenged by their stories to stand up for others and become an "Up-Stander" in our time.
March 28 - April 29, 2011
VisionWalk wrist bands on sale for $1.00 each from either the Lower School or Upper School front desk. Info - Mrs. Suris 407.718.3506.
Lower School Drama Production
Rehearsals begin April 18 for the May 14 show. Click here to see the rehearsal schedule and more info about this exciting LS event! Chris.McCabe@lakemaryprep.com
If you'd like to speak with us at any time please do not hesitate to contact Trynetta McClenton, Assistant Head of Lower School, or Karen DeMar, Head of Lower School.
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College Visit Trip 
An exciting opportunity for rising juniors and seniors! On June 5 LMP, in conjunction with Windermere Prep, is offering a college visit trip to eight colleges/universities over the course of five days. This trip will allow students to get a feel for schools of varying sizes, both private and public, in a number of states.
If an adequate number of students participate, (35-40 with four chaperones), students will fly one-way to Richmond, VA where they will board a 56-passenger luxury coach bus that will transport students to visit the campuses of the University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Elon University, Duke University, Davidson College, Furman University, Clemson University, and Emory University. Students will return to LMP early in the evening of Friday, June 10.
The total cost for the trip is $750, based on at least 35 students and includes the plane fare, five nights hotel accommodations with breakfast, and the luxury coach.
Email gregg.prigerson@lakemaryprep.com by Friday, April 8, simply saying, "yes for the trip." Payment will be due by check made out to LMP by Friday, April 15, 2011.
Click here for the flyer with details.
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College Corner
Notes and Notices from
Mr. Prigerson
Next SAT tests:
May 7 (register by 4/8/11)
June 4 (register by 5/10/11)
Next ACT Apr. 9
Congratulations to:
- Zach D'Esposito - accepted at Rollins College and received the Alonzo Rollins Scholarship, valued at $22,000 per year and when combined with all of the FL Bright Futures monies, his total over four years equals $110,000. Zach was also accepted at The University of Miami and received a $27,000 per year scholarship
- Hillary Abel - accepted at Dickinson College, and offered a $15,000 per year scholarship; Brandeis University; Villanova University and a $4,000 per year scholarship; George Washington University and $10,000 per year scholarship; Colgate University; Bentley College, into their Honors Program
- Eric Guo - accepted at UC-Berkley (which accepts only 19% of applicants)
- Olivia Blackwood has committed to Rollins College with scholarship monies
- Tiffany Zhang - accepted to The University of Washington, University of Delaware, Boston University, Penn State, and Michigan State
- Marina Milios - received a 4 year scholarship to Michigan State University valued at $14,500 ($3,625 per year).
- Davey Menzies - accepted to The University of San Diego
Email Gregg.prigerson@lakemaryprep.com for assistance or telephone (407) 805-0095 ext 150.
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Griffin Speech and Debate Team's 2nd Annual Dessert Theater
As forensics is not a spectator sport, this is the one opportunity during the year that our families get to see their students perform. Additionally, its a great fundraiser to help get the team to Nationals.
What: Dessert Theater
When: Sunday, April 10, 2011
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
Time: 2:30pm -5:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Contact: Jennifer.behnke@lakemaryprep.com
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Performing Arts News
A reminder that LMP's Spring Musical DEAR EDWINA opens April 8 & 9 at the Princess Theatre - 7:30pm.
LMP Student to Sing at Deltona Coffee House
LMP student Maygen Navarro will perform at the Deltona Coffee House at the Deltona Arts and Historical Center on April 2 in a showcase of songwriters. The Grand Opening Event begins at 7pm.
Dance Team Performs at Meritas Festival 
Just prior to spring break eight members of LMP dance teams participated in the annual Meritas Dance Festival which was held at North Broward Preparatory School. The students had the opportunity to take dance classes of various styles and techniques while making lifelong friendships with students from other schools. Congratulations to Coach Ashton Sanders and the LMP team.
Thespian Students Rock State Festival 
Seven LMP students attended the Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa. Three of these students received straight superior ratings.
Aubrey Peeples (Solo Musical - "All Grown Up" from the musical BARE), Jason Salerno (Set Design for the play Boeing Boeing), and Olivia Blackwood (Monologues - Annulla/Free To Be You and Me).
Olivia Blackwood also received the festival's highest honor, the Critic's Choice award, for monologues. Olivia performed at the Morsani Hall in the David A. Straz Performing Arts Center during closing ceremonies and stole the show with her hilarious and moving monologues.
In addition, the following students auditioned for scholarships and were all called back for two or more schools: Natalie Duda, Aubrey Peeples, Sarah Biscardi, and Olivia Blackwood.
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April Menu 
Click here to see the lunch menu for April.
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FROM THE GRIFFIN FIELD 
GRIFFIN ALL-STARS Jose Ramirez - 11th grade Varsity Tennis LMP vs Mount Dora Bible Line 5 singles win 8-2; Line 2 doubles win 8-3 Casey Smith - 8th grade JH baseball LMP vs Orangewood/Trinity Prep 4/6 at bat; 5 runs scored; 4 RBI, 6 stolen bases Spring Sports Photos now available to purchase online. http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/strombergphoto/albums/events/152974 password: lmp
Good luck to our JH baseball team as they head into their league playoffs. The quarterfinals will take place at Trinity Prep on 4/5 @ 6:30pm Run Griffins Run! The JH track team will compete in their league championships on Monday, Aug.4 @ Lake Highland @ 4:30pm
The varsity tennis team heads to the district championships on April 4 & 5 at the Florida Tennis Center - good luck!
Abby Hani won the 400m FSU Relays- click to see Orlando Sentinel story.
Home games next week:
Softball
LMP vs Peniel 4/5 @ 4:00pm (Senior night - congratulations to Kim Brady, Whitney Curtis, and Ashley Mannino) LMP vs Lighthouse 4/7 @ 4:00pm
Important Upcoming Dateso Apr 15 - Summer of Fun Golf Tournament o April 27 - Middle School Spring Sports Banquet (new date!) o May 13 - GRFY's (varsity banquet - all sports) Save the Date for Golf - Registration Deadline Approaching! Lake Mary Prep Summer of Fun Golf Tournament, April 15, 2011 at Alaqua Country Club Click here to see the flyer.
Contact information
Kathy Benefiel - Athletic Director Kathy.benefiel@lakemaryprep.com 407.805.0095x133
Mike Ostrowski - Associate Athletic Director Michael.ostrowski@lakemaryprep.com 407.805.0095
Buck Gurley - Assistant Athletic Director/head football coach/asst. track & field coach Buck.gurley@lakemaryprep.com 407.805.0095 x 134
"Fear the Griffin"
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