Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)

CONTACT BY EMAIL

EXECUTIVE

President: Julie Roberts

Vice President: Mindy Brinton

Treasurer: Susan Marshall

Secretary: Kim DeGroat

Past President: Kim Cook

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in Lawton Chiles Middle Academy PTSO is open to families, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders wanting to make a difference for our children.

There are many benefits of becoming a member. Please visit the national PTO website for more details.

PTSO UNIFORM SHOP AND ON-LINE SPIRIT WEAR SHOP

Hours: To schedule an appointment email [email protected].

Parents may also purchase uniforms and memberships through the online store. All orders will be completed within one week.

Donations to the uniform shop are gladly accepted.

LCMA PTSO 2023-2024 CALENDAR

August
August 3 – Faculty Breakfast
August 5 – Faculty Picnic
August 7– Spirit Shop Sale 11:00 AM-4 PM
August 8 – Middle School Orientation – Spirit Shop Open from 4:00-6:00 PM in Basement classroom
Aug 18 – First Friday – PTSO treats for students
Aug 24 – PTSO Spirit Night, Wendy’s (3435 Lakeland Highlands Rd, 33803) 5-8 PM
Aug 22 – PTSO Committee/General (8:15 AM- LCMA Learning Commons)
Aug 25– Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
Aug 31 – PTSO Choice Dress

September
Sept 5-8 –Fall Book Fair
Sept 28 – PTSO Spirit Night Jburns Pizza (2306 E. Edgewood Dr. location only 11a-9p)
Sept 28 – PTSO Choice Dress
Sept 29– Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
Sept TBD – Silent Auction

October
Oct 2 – National Custodian Day
Oct 10 – PTSO Spirit Night Chipotle 5-9PM (4204 US Hwy 98 North location only)
Oct 24 – Honor Roll Party
Oct 25 – Pizza in the Park
Oct 27 – Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms

November
Nov 2 – PTSO Spirit Night Panera 4-8P (both 4208 South Florida and 4159 US Hwy 98 North locations)
Nov 3 – PTSO Committee/Board Meeting (8:15 AM)
Nov 9 – Great American Teach In
Nov 14 – Student Portfolio Week
Nov 16 – PTSO Choice Dress
Nov 17– Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
Nov 20 – 24 – Thanksgiving Break

December
Dec 14 – PTSO Holiday Luncheon for Faculty
Dec 15 – Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
Dec 18 – Jan 4 – Winter Break

ADMINISTRATION

Principal: Angela Price 

PARTNERSHIPS

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and the LCMA PTSO are seeking partnerships from our families, businesses and community members to assist in funding special projects, programs and curriculum. Sponsorships will be used to enrich the educational experience for all LCMA students.

The PTSO Spirit Wear Shop is on Line:

Click here for the shop: lcmaptso.square.site

Check out these items and many more!

• LCMA spirit T-shirts
• LCMA hoodies
• LCMA window clings

January
Jan 11 – Honor Roll Party
Jan 12 – PTSO Committee/General Meeting (8:15)
Jan 16 – Pizza in the Park
Jan 26 – Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms

February
Feb 2 – PTSO Spirit Night – Skate World 6-8 PM
Feb 5-9 – School Counselor Appreciation Week
Feb 15 – PTSO Spirit Night – Jburns Pizza (2306 E. Edgewood Dr. location only 11a-9p)
Feb 23 – Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
Feb 29 – PTSO Choice Dress

March
Mar 7 – IB Cultural Festival
Mar TBD– Book Fair
Mar 1- PTSO Committee/Board Meeting (8:15)
Mar 11 – 15 – Spring Break Week
Mar 21 – PTSO Spirit Night, Wendy’s (3435 Lakeland Highlands Rd 33803) 5-8 PM
Mar 22 – Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
Mar 26 – Honor Roll Party
Mar 27 – Pizza in the Park

April
Apr 1-5– National Assistant Principal Week
Apr 4 – National School Librarian Day
Apr 5 – National Paraprofessional Day
Apr 18 – Student Portfolio Week
April 22-26 – Teacher Appreciation Week
Apr 24 – Administrative Professionals Day
April TBD – Middle School Transition Night
Apr 25 – PTSO Choice Dress
Apr 26 – Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms

May
May 1– National Principal’s Day
May 3 – National School Lunch Hero Day
May 3- PTSO Committee/General Meeting (8:15)
May 8 – National School Nurse Day
May 16 – 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
May 23 – 6th & 7th Grade Awards
May 24 – Uniform Collection
May 30 – 8th Grade Celebration
May 30 –Spirit Shirt Day with uniform bottoms