Griffins Saving Lives

Class of 2014's Jung Shin made a donation at LMP's first of three Blood Drives this school year. More than 20 students and faculty made a life-saving donation. For each donation, the Community Blood Center adds to a scholarship that is presented to one LMP senior who has participated in the drive, or helped promote the LMP Blood Drives.

HS Bags of Hope Food Drive Begins

The National Honor Society Annual Fundraiser, Bags of Hope Food Drive, begins Thursday, October 24 and will run for the remainder of the month of October. For more information on Bags of Hope, click here. Donations are being collected in the US front lobby, and Room 9.

Recommended items:

Canned Meats (tuna, chicken breast, vienna sausage)

Family Size Mac and Cheese

Pasta Meal Can (Chef Boyardee, etc)

Snack Items (see suggestions below)

Canned: Beans, Fruit, Vegetables

Peanut Butter or Nutella

Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta (can/plastic jar)

Canned Beef Stew

For more information, contact Gaby Sweezey, NHS Sponsor.

Upper School Calendar

October

31 - Halloween: Students may wear costumes to school

November

01 - PLP Conference Day: Parents, please sign up for your child's conference

08 - No School/Teacher Work Day

11 - No School/Veteran's Day

Sarah Kemeness

Head of Upper School

College Corner     

From the College Counseling Desk

Junior class parents, in follow-up to the letter you received through Skyward, please call or email me to schedule your first formal college meeting! The meetings will take place in November and December, and will cover several topics pertaining to the college application process.

Upcoming College Visits:

Berry College - October 28 at 2:35 p.m.

American University - October 29 at 12:00 p.m.

University of Denver - October 30 at 1:00 p.m.

Students can sign up for any visit through their Naviance account or they can arrive the day of the visit, as long as they have their teacher's permission.

Important Test Dates

All official test scores must be sent from the testing agency.  Seniors must login to their College Board or ACT account and make official requests to the school(s) they are applying to by the application deadline.

Early Deadlines

University of Florida - November 1, Regular Decision

*Please note that Early Action and Early Decision Deadlines are usually November 1.  

All student log forms must be turned in at least 30 days prior to deadlines. Once the transcripts have been requested in Naviance, students must then bring their LMP College Log Form to me in order for the transcripts, profile, and other forms to be sent.

NCAA Eligibility Center

All LMP Senior Athletes who plan to play their sport in college must register with the Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Once registered, you must request an official transcript through the Docufied Link using your TRF number.

Daron Gallina 

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The GPA will be participating in the Lake Scary 5K Run/Walk for Cerebral Palsy this Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 a.m. If you are available to volunteer or would like to make a donation, please contact Cory Ostrowski.  We hope to see you there!

The LMP Breast Cancer Awareness Club has done a fabulous job this Pinktober! The GPA would like to remind all women to get their annual exams and screenings!

This week, Emmy Award-winning actor and motivational children's speaker, Joe Manno, visited the LMP Middle School. Mr. Manno has traveled the world performing his comedy concert entitled, "A Fighting Chance." The humorous Mr. Manno had Middle School students laughing as he spoke with them about the lasting impact their words have on others. He shared bullying experiences that changed the lives of young people, and challenged students to be kind and compassionate, and to support one another at LMP and in their community.

Upcoming Events:

October

31 - Halloween: Students may wear costumes to school

November

01 - PLP Conference Day: Parents, please sign up for your child's conference

08 - No School/Teacher Work Day

11 - No School/Veteran's Day

15 - Middle School Pajama Party and Movie Night (details)

Robyn Wolfe

Head of Middle School 

Meritas Visit

Lake Mary Prep fifth grade students joined leaders of Middle and Upper School to meet Jeremy Wheaton, COO of Meritas, on Monday.

Fifth graders shared with Mr. Wheaton what they love about their school, and how important it is to be connected to other Meritas Schools. They asked him to check that all schools are participating in FCE because, in their words, " it is one of the most important things we do here." They asked probing questions, such as "Do you plan on adding more schools to the Meritas Family of Schools?," and "What do you think will be different about education by the time I graduate in 2020?" Mr. Wheaton indicated that he was impressed by the caliber of discussion by LMP students!

Beowolf Visits the Fifth Grade!

Ms. Morrell's senior classes visited fifth grade students to tell the story of Beowulf. The seniors rewrite this classic story for their fifth grade audience, including one group who challenged themselves to write the story as a poem. Beowulf comes alive through props, costumes, modern language, and art work. In addition, fifth grade students learn about the collaborative effort of each group as they rewrite the story.

After the presentations, the fifth graders could be heard discussing what they will do when they become seniors and have the opportunity to act out this literary classic. Thank you, seniors, for sharing your vision with the Lower School.

Spooktacular

Spooktacular was a spectacular event for Lower School students and their parents! Students wrapped mummies, did the Monster Mash, had their faces painted, and listened to spooky stories! The Scholastic Book Fair provided books for many more stories to enjoy. What a way to kick off the Fall season!

LS Calendar

October

30 - 1st Grade: Slim Goodbody at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

31 - Trunk or Treat

November

01 - Teacher/Parent Conference/No School for Students

02 - 2nd Grade: Kennedy Space Center Field Trip

Brenda Bowers 

Head of Lower School  

LMP Performing Arts classes are busily preparing for the Winter Holiday season! Our Lower School Holiday Show will be on December 10, and the Upper School Holiday Show on December 12. Please Save the Dates for these special performances! In addition, several of our musicians, as well as our Visual Arts classes, will be represented at the Lake Mary - Heathrow Arts Festival during the weekend of November 2 and 3, 2013. We hope to see everyone there!