🌟💚 LMS Panther Update – Week of October 13th 💛🌟
Hello, Panther Families! 🐾
This is Mrs. Frederick, your proud LMS Principal, with this week’s Panther Update!
We’ve wrapped up a busy first quarter and are ready to start Quarter 2 with Panther Pride and positive energy! There’s so much to celebrate and look forward to—please take a moment to read through this week’s highlights.
📖 Don’t forget to check out our Panther Pulse Newsletter 📰 (linked below and on our LMS Facebook Page) for photos, detailed info, and important reminders!

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🏅 1st Quarter Honor Roll Celebrations

Next week, we’ll be celebrating our A Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll students through their 1st Period classes! 🎉
We are so proud of our hardworking Panthers who demonstrated excellence and dedication during Quarter 1.
💻 A Facebook Presentation of names will showcase all recipients so families can join in celebrating their achievements! 🌟

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📅 Important Dates & Events

📸 Wed, Oct. 15: Picture Retakes & Fall Sports Pictures
💃 Fri, Oct. 17: Fall & Football Dance — Tickets $7.00 via RevTrak only
📚 Mon, Oct. 27: SAC Meeting (3:30–4:30 PM, Media Center)
🎗️ Oct. 27–31: Red Ribbon Week — Dress-up days listed in the Panther Pulse!
🧡 Wed, Oct. 22: Unity Day — Wear ORANGE for kindness and acceptance and to send an Anti Bullying Message
🍂 Mon, Nov. 10: Fall Break – No School
Tues, Nov. 11: Veterans Day – No School (Thank you, Veterans! ❤️🤍💙)
📅 Save the Date:
🎉 Wed, Dec. 10 – LMS Annual Family STREAM Night!
You won’t want to miss this incredible evening of learning and fun!

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🎶 Dance & PBIS Eligibility

To attend LMS dances or PBIS events, students must:
✔️ Have no more than 1 discipline referral
✔️ Have 0 days of OSS during the 9 weeks
✔️ Be present the day of the event
✔️ Have updated emergency information in Skyward

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📘 Yearbook Information

📸 8th Grade Ads are on sale now!

• Pick up forms in Room 108
• Payment secures your spot (first come, first served)
• Deadline: December 19
• Send photos & messages to Mrs. Stitzel → stitzelm@citrusschools.org

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💚💛 PBIS – Positive Behavior Supports

We’re collecting donations for PBIS incentives and events!
🎁 Candy • Popsicles • Snacks • Small prizes • Monetary donations
Would you like to sponsor a student’s dance ticket?
Contact the front office or reach out to Amanda Harris or Crystal Johnson.

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🏀 Sports & PE Updates

🏀 Girls’ Basketball Tryouts: Wed, Oct. 15 (after school)
🎾 Boys’ Tennis Tryouts: Mon, Oct. 13 (after school)
Physical and proof of insurance required for all tryouts.
👟 PE Reminder: Students must wear athletic shoes daily.

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📋 Campus Reminders

✔️ Follow the Dress Code each day
🚫 No gum on campus
🕑 Supervision ends at 2:50 PM – please arrange prompt pickup 🚗

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💚💛 Thank You, Panther Families! 💚💛
Your partnership, encouragement, and support make all the difference. Together, we’re creating a positive, respectful, and high-achieving school community.Let’s make this week another Mission Possible success filled with Panther Pride! 🐾✨
With gratitude,
Mrs. Inge Frederick
Principal, Lecanto Middle School

Panther Pulse Newsletter:  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1iFVlUY8/i7onC0Ox4uNdrwZnfbwFiQ/view?utm_content=DAG1iFVlUY8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5cbcb3bd38