LANDRUM DATES TO REMEMBER
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Thursday, Dec. 4
Volleyball try-outs: 6th and 7th grade girls - 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8
Volleyball try-outs:
8th grade girls, 6th or 7th grade girls asked to return
2:15-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Volleyball try-outs: Boys (all grades) - 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12
Science Fair
Monday, Dec. 15
Science Fair Award Ceremony 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A look ahead:
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Winter Concert in the Landrum Auditorium
beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 19 - One hour early release
Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Jan. 2 - Winter break
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WINTER CONCERT
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A Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday evening December 16. The Landrum Band and students selected from the sixth-grade music classes will perform. The concert is free and begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Landrum Auditorium. Everyone is invited to enjoy this special evening performance.
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FCAT EXPLORER
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Parents, if you would like to help your student prepare for the FCAT, please log on to the FCAT Explorer website. It is an excellent resource for helping students to practice the skills needed to be successful on the FCAT test.
Website: www.fcatexplorer.com
Student Sign-in name is: LAST NAME and FIRST INITIAL.
(These are typed in caps with NO spaces) -
Password is: 55 then the first four (4) letters of your last name and month and date of birthday.
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2008-2009 YEARBOOK SALE
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The 2008-2009 Landrum Yearbook is on sale now. Orders can be made at www.leonards.com/yearbooks and the order number is 79207. The price is $30.00 until January 31, 2009, after that the price increases to $35.00. Order your yearbook today and save!
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EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY CLASSES
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Mrs. Cassidy's and Mrs. Hartley's 8th grade U.S. History Classes will be working on a " hands on " FOLDABLE assignment that covers Chapter 6 in their Textbook. The subject is the Revolutionary War. This assignment is worth a test grade and ALL work is to be done during class time. Information, pictures and other research may be done at home and brought to class to be used for this assignment. Due date is Tuesday, Dec. 9th. This information may be found on Cassidy's and Hartley's website.
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TURKEY TROT RESULTS
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Landrum's first annual Turkey Trot was held on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The winners of the two-mile run were:
8th grade boys -- Alec Abate (14:01)
8th grade girls -- Kristen Barbour (13:23)
7th grade boys -- Christian Nehrling (15:33)
7th grade girls -- Kayleigh Guthrie (15:36)
6th grade boys -- Charlie Heck (14:07)
6th grade girls -- Zoe Harper (15:23)
The T-shirt design contest winner was Alaina Roberts.
Congratulations to all!
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LANDRUM CLUB NEWS
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LCC
LCC will be shopping for their Adopted Families for Christmas on December 6th. The money we raised through our Cookie Dough Sales provide the funding for this project. This is our 7th year providing Christmas for needy families. We thank all that participated in the fundraising for their generosity. Last year we adopted 6 families and provided presents and food as well. Sponsors: Mrs. Jawor and Mrs. Paton
BOTBALL TEAM
The Botball Team is collecting BoxTops 4 Education. They can be turned in to the main office. We are also looking for a donation of a laptop (can be gently used) for programming our robot.
Online Fundraising Magazine sale: please visit: www.magfundraising.com/botball
The team will get 40% of the sale of each magazine.
NJHS
Information on NJHS membership is available on Ms. Crawford's website.
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
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The Palm Valley Golf Course will be sponsoring a Youth Golf Tournament open to all Landrum Golf Team, Golf Club, and any interested students. The tournament will be held Sunday, December 7, at 1:00 p.m. at the Palm Valley Golf Course. There will be trophies for the best scores in age groups. Tournament fees are $25 and include green fees and food to be served after the tournament. If you are interested in participating, please contact Coach Leapley as soon as possible at leaplem@stjohns.k12.fl.us Please make checks payable to Palm Valley Golf Course and send it to Coach Leapley. |
PTO NEWS
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Urban Flats Fundraiser
TASTE, SOCIALIZE, RAISE $$$! It's "Tuesday Tasting" at Urban Flats!
Sample the restaurant's tasty fare, visit with friends, and raise money for our school all at the same time!! Tuesday, January 20th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm *Tickets: $25 per person (Landrum earns $20!) For more information please contact: Nancy Massey at nancycmassey@hotmail.com *ONLY 150 tickets available, so buy yours today!!
Battle of the Big Cats
Mark Your Calendar! (Calling All Volunteers!)
With Battle of the Big Cats scheduled for March 6, 2009, it is time to start planning the BIG event. We need leaders and volunteers with ideas and plans to make this annual event even more FUN than ever! Mark your calendar to attend the Volunteer Planning Meeting on December 5, 2008 at 9 am in the Multi-purpose room to join in the fun! Contact Jody Sabet, Liza Chung or Bronna Scoggins at bronnascoggins@comcast.net if you have any questions.
Entertainment Books
Please download the entertainment book order form today off the Landrum web site-- it is only $20! Monies earned from Entertainment Book sales will go toward extracurricular support, department grants, and technology improvements for the school!!
Staff Appreciation
Tell Our Landrum Teachers and Staff "Thank You and Happy Holidays"
For the holidays, the PTO Staff Appreciation Committee is sponsoring a gift card tree adorned with $10 gift cards for our wonderful teachers and staff. Please consider donating one or more gift cards to show our appreciation this holiday season. All gift cards must be $10 in value, but can be to any place you choose. At the staff holiday lunch, each teacher and staff member will be allowed to choose a gift card from the tree.
Suggestions include: Publix, gas cards, WalMart, Target, Winn Dixie, Home Depot, Books a Million, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Lowes.
In your holiday shopping, please remember your middle school teachers and staff.
Please turn unaddressed gift cards into front office in an envelope marked Gift Card Tree by December 5th You may sign them with your child's or family's name if you would like. Thank you, The Staff Appreciation Committee
Winter Apparel
Winter Spirit Wear is on it's way! The hoodies and long sleeved T's in both boys and girls styles along with the plaid flannel Unisex PJ Pants have been ordered! Filled orders will be delivered to students during lunch or directly to their homerooms prior to the Winter Break. Thank you for all your orders! Contact Julie Devlin at JDevlin388@aol.com with questions.
Movie Night
Thank you to Stacy O'Connor and Stacey Nicandri for making this a great event!!
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SJCEF DONATION REQUEST
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The St. Johns County Education Foundation (SJCEF) is a public, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation recognized as the direct support organization for the St. Johns County School District. The SJCEF is dedicated to supporting our public schools and preparing students for the challenges of global competition. We are committed to raising and distributing funds that might not otherwise be available.
The SJCEF will honor all of the district's Teachers and Rookie Teachers of the Year at the Eighteenth Annual Celebration Banquet on February 12, 2009. As a major highlight for teachers and staff, this banquet recognizes excellence in education and acknowledges the dedication of our educators.
In recognition of their success and commitment to the youth of St. Johns County, we will present awards and gifts to our District Teachers and Rookie Teachers of the Year.
The St. Johns County Education Foundation is currently seeking donations for the teacher gift bags. Monetary donations, gifts of services, personal items, or gift certificates are welcome. Please call Donna Lueders at 547-7560 or mail your donations in care of the St. Johns County Education Foundation, 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Fl 32084.
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***REMINDER - 8th GRADE PARENTS ***
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It
is almost time to begin thinking about the many opportunities available
in high school from Career Academies to acceleration programs to ROTC.
The following timeline identifies important dates that allow you and
your student the opportunity to meet the high school teachers and visit
the program of study in which your student may enroll.
Beginning
in January, 8th grade students will view several DVDs that highlight
what each high school has to offer for their programs of study.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009, all 8th grade students will attend the High
School Showcase at the World Golf Village during the school day. This
event will also be open to the public the same evening from 5:30 - 8:00
p.m. Please make plans to attend with your child to see the many
opportunities available in high school. All high schools will be in
attendance and will set up in a conference-style setting for you to
view the wonderful opportunities awaiting your child.
After
the High School Showcase, each high school will sponsor an Academy
Night for you to visit the programs of your choice and gather more
information. February 17, 2009 is the deadline for students to
register. The registration process will be online this year. The site
goes live on December 1, 2008 and remains open until February 17,
2009. The deadline of February 17, 2009 is final. If you do not have
online access at home, please visit your guidance counselor to assist
you with the process. Students may apply for several programs of
study; however, students may only accept one invitation to join.
Schools will mail invitations to join beginning March 4, 2009. The
deadline to accept the invitation is March 20, 2009. You may visit the
website: www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/academies
Middle School Blitz Window: January 5 - 16, 2009
High School Showcase: January 27, 2009
Academy Nights: Each high school will hold an academy night for interested parents and students beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Creekside -- February 2, 2009
Pedro Menendez -- February 3, 2009
Ponte Vedra -- February 3, 2009
SAHS/SJTHS -- February 4, 2009
Nease -- February 5, 2009
Bartram Trail -- February 9, 2009
Arts Auditions (SAHS) -- February 13, 2009 (contact SAHS for more information)
Application process deadline: all applications/waivers - February 17, 2009 (online registration - goes live December 1 - Feb. 17, 2009)
www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/academies - click on the registration link.
Deadline
for invitation: School will mail the invitation to join - March 4-6,
2009 (invitations are mailed to students who applied only).
Deadline to accept: Student to accept invitation - March 20, 2009
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*** REMINDER GIFTED SERVICES ***
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Please
be aware of the timeline for requesting that your child be screened for
gifted testing, submitting private intelligence evaluations and
submitting the intent of attendance form for academic gifted classes.
March 6, 2009 - Deadline for private intelligence evaluation submission
May 1, 2009
- Deadline for submitting application for the gifted academic program
at cluster sites. The child must be identified as gifted and already
be found eligible for gifted services. (All parents will be notified
by April 17, 2009 whether their child has been determined eligible or
ineligible for gifted services.)
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PVAA LACROSSE
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The PVAA Predator Lacrosse Program has extended registration through December 31st. Come joins us and play the fastest game on two feet!
Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the nation. It combines and enhances skills developed in all other sports. The quickness and agility learned on the basketball court, the speed and endurance from the soccer pitch, and the hand/eye coordination from the hockey rink are all the skills that lacrosse builds on. More importantly, lacrosse is growing because the game is simply fun.
We have simplified our registration program for this extended period. If you go to our new web page, www.pvpredatorslax.com, you can download our registration forms and mail them to Cheri Hill at 745 Sandy Oaks Court, PVB.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tracy Legeza at 904/610-8534 or via e-mail at pvaalax@gmail.com.
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WEBELOS DAY
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Attention all 6th & 7th grade boys and parents...Boy Scout Troop 288 would like to invite you to attend our annual Webelos Day scheduled for Saturday Dec. 6th at Dolphin Cove Community Park from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event showcases all that Boy Scout Troop 288 has to offer with live demonstrations on cooking, fire making and safety, tent set up and much more!. You and your boys will not want to miss this fun packed day of scouting activities geared towards boys wishing to learn about the many adventures of Boy Scouting. Meet the parents of Troop 288 and learn why so many have chosen to join Troop 288. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Debbie Selvagn at mdselvagn@yahoo.com |
ST. JOHNS WRESTLING CLUB
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REGISTRATION: Every Tuesday and Thursday between 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Session #2 starting 12/9/08
WHERE: Ponte Vedra High School Wrestling Room
AGES: Elementary age to, and including middle school-aged athletes.
INSTRUCTION: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
SESSIONS & PRICING:
SESSION #2: 12/9/08-2/24/09 (OPEN TO 5 Y.O. TO MIDDLE SCHOOL) - $60/PER ATHLETE
SESSION #3: 3/3/09- 5/5/09 (OPEN TO 5 Y.O. TO H.S.) - $50/PER ATHLETE
Club
direction: For the younger athletes, the focus will be on exposing
them to the sport of wrestling, basic fundamentals, discipline,
structure and the understanding that wrestling is fun. The older
athletes, in addition to the above, will focus on sharpening technique,
competitiveness and developing the heart and soul of a winner on and
off the mat.
CONTACT: GREG GEISENHOF AT 904-287-0147 (HM) OR 904-540-9824 (CELL) WITH QUESTIONS OR EMAIL AT BENSUEGREG@AOL.COM
CALL OR STOP BY AT THE PRACTICE TIMES AND EXPLORE THE WILD WONDERFUL WORLD OF AMATEUR WRESTLING.
REGISTRATIONS ARE HELD EACH EVENING
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
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Dear parents,
Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break! We have so much to be thankful for here at Landrum. In particular, I am very thankful to have such strong parental support. In addition, I am also thankful for the the high level of dedication of our teachers and staff members. Together we are able to accomplish great things with our students!
We are now in the process of refocusing on progress monitoring our students. We recently completed our second round of Write Score testing and all students are working through ePath so we are able to gain feedback on our students' progress in math and science. We appreciate your support as you remind your child of the importance of studying, completing work, and working hard in class every day. In addition, I strongly encourage you to continue to communicate with our teachers and guidance counselors.
We are looking forward to our Science Fair on December 12. Our students, parents, and volunteers have worked tirelessly to support our students with their science fair projects. We will have our award ceremony on Monday, December 15,
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
We appreciate your continued support in the morning as we move cars through our parent pick up line. We must let more cars in from the 210/Palm Valley side in order to keep traffic flowing. When we stop the traffic from the 210/Palm Valley side to let cars in from the Roscoe side, we must also stop any cars from exiting the school at the same time. This creates a grid lock situation. Prior to 7:35 a.m. the traffic flow is very smooth. At 7:35 a.m. traffic starts to back up. It may be helpful to arrive a few minutes earlier in order to ensure your child is in class on time. In order to protect instructional time, we will continue with our tardy policy, but we need your support. It may also be prudent to use the district transportation and it is also important to remember that we open the facility for student arrival at 7:15 a.m.
Sincerely,
Mr. King
Principal
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Landrum Spotlight
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The
American flag flown over LMS last year has been taken back to Iraq by
Major Kevin Wissel, US Army, who left this week for a one-year
deployment.
Major Wissel took the flag with him to Iraq in 2006, then it
went back over with his brother-in-law Major Thomas Cleaver, USMC, in
2007. The flag was used by the Landrum GQ club for several weeks last year.
Major Wissel is the son of Landrum teacher, Virginia Wissel.
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The Roar 
