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Layer Link- 8/9/25

Posted Date: 8/09/25 (9:00 AM)

Layer Link 8-9-25

Principal's Message

We absolutely loved seeing smiles all over campus at our Meet the Teacher event this week! We are excited to get the new year started and our teachers are ready to make it a memorable year with you!

We truly appreciate the partnership with our parents and families. Please help us by checking your child's planner each day, reviewing Tuesday folders to learn about important information, and review all of the updates shared in our weekly "Layer Link!"

Please know we are here if you have questions, feedback, or needs! I look forward to working with all of your families this year!

"Jet, Set, Go" with Layer!
Lindsay Todd, Principal
School Admin Team
 

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Upcoming Dates:

  • 8/8- 8/22- Online Spirit Wear Store open (details below)
  • 8/9- Popsicles in the Park for incoming Kindergarteners (info below)
  • 8/11- First Day of School
  • 8/13- Wednesday Early Release @ 2:05pm
  • 8/15- "Oh the Places We'll Go" Spirit Day (wear travel/ favorite place shirts)
  • 8/20- Active Threat Drill
  • 8/22- Dividend Luncheon @ 11:30am (info below)
  • 8/28- "Boots on the Ground" Kick-off Dance & PTA General Meeting (info below)
  • 8/29- Layer Spirit Day (wear Layer Gear)
  • 9/4- Curriculum Night for 1st-5th Grades and ESE at 6:00p.m. or 6:45p.m. (details to come)

We have planned so many additional events for the year! Click this link to access our 2025-2026 Family Events Calendar. A paper copy will be provided in the First Day of School packet for families!
Adventure Awaits
 

First Day of School Reminders

  • 8:05am- School building opens (PLEASE do not bring students early as there is no supervision before 8:05am!)
  • 8:30am- 1st Bell to enter class
  • 8:35am- Tardy Bell (students arriving after this time MUST be signed in by a parent in the office)
  • 3:05pm- Dismissal Bell (2:05pm- Dismissal Bell on Wednesdays)
  • Parents & guests WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to enter the building or walk students to class due to safety guidelines. The Layer staff will be present in all hallways and holding areas to make sure students make it to class safely!
  • You may park and walk students up to the front door for arrival only. Please use the cross walk so all students, staff, and families can remain safe!

 

Back to School Information:

Layer Car Signs- Deadline is Monday, 8/11/25!

  • If you plan to pick up your child(ren) through the car line, you must display a personalized car sign.
  • Car Signs will be required starting Wednesday. Please register now to receive your Car Sign on Monday!
Layer Car Signs- Sign up here
Register for Car Signs
 

Electronic Device Usage Policy

Personal Electronic Device Use policy for Pre-K - 8th grades.
 

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

We want to ask for your assistance since we want to keep our campus safe for all students during arrival and dismissal. Please check out the reminders below:

  • Thank you for making sure your child arrives between 8:05a.m.-8:35a.m. each morning! Tardy slips will be given at 8:35a.m. If your child is tardy, you must walk them to the front office to check them in.
  • Teachers open their classroom doors at 8:30a.m. and students transition from their holding areas. Students need the time to settle in their classroom as they start the day!
  • Please do not drop off your child before 8:05a.m. since there is NO supervision until then. We need all students to remain in their cars until the 8:05a.m. bell rings. If your child is a walker, please help their timing so they do not arrive to campus before 8:05a.m.
  • In the morning parents are encouraged to utilize our carline so that we can get students in safely. If you plan to walk your child to the front entrance, please only park in the main parking lot and cross on the cross walk. No families should be parking on the side grass area, the handicapped spots without a decal, or the bus loop.
  • The “Reserved Parking” spots to the left of the handicap spaces are for ESE students that may need support transitioning in and out of school each day.
  • As we are building routines, we ask that you check your student out by 2:30p.m. if you need to get them early. It is also helpful for the teacher to know your timeline so they can support your students and have their needed items ready to go. We want everyone to be safe and accounted for during our busy school-wide dismissal!
  • ALL people who are coming to check out their child must have an ID present for us to verify. We will scan your photo ID for safety purpose in the Raptor system. In addition, it is helpful if the teacher knows in advance that they will be leaving so the student can have their backpack with them if they are not in the classroom.
  • If you have any changes with dismissal, please call the front office before 2:30p.m. or notify the teacher in writing in the student planner. Emails/phone calls directly to the teacher might not be received before dismissal!
  • If your child is a car rider, please pull all the way forward so we can fit as many cars as possible on the line in the morning and the afternoon. No adult should get out of their car and students should be exiting/entering on the right side of the car.
  • We appreciate your patience in car line. Please DO NOT weave around other cars or staff members supporting the cross walk during arrival and during dismissal.
  • Our car line will be moving quicker each afternoon after the first week! Please be sure to be at Layer by 3:15p.m. for pick-up. It is helpful if you please leave your car sign visible until your child gets in the car. If a student has not been picked up by 3:20p.m. they will be brought inside and they need to be signed out in the office.
  • Any inclement weather announcements will be made through Parent Square!
Car Line Map
 
Don't forget

Please Label Your Items!

As we start the year, we ask that you please remember to label your child's items! Jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, and water bottles are common things we find around campus without names! We do have a Lost and Found in the cafeteria, but it is helpful to help get them to the correct person when they are labeled! All items left in the Lost and Found do get donated at the end of each semester.
 

SCPS School Supply Lists

As you prepare for the 2025-2026 School Year, the link below is a printable copy of the SCPS Elementary School Supply List! Thank you for your support!


Supply Lists for VPK & Pre-K:

Supply Lists for K-5 ESE:
Image of School Supply list
 
Amazon Teacher Wish Lists

Help Out Our Classrooms!

Now that you've met your child's teacher, please help support their classroom by donating to a teacher's Amazon Wish Lists! Click the link below to be taken to the individual wish lists.
Teacher Wish Lists
 
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Apply for Meal Benefits

New applications must be submitted each school year to verify eligibility.
* All students in a household should be placed on the same application. Only one application per household is needed.
Meal benefits is a federally assisted meal program that provides free and reduced-priced meals and additional services to qualifying students.
Our District is committed to providing each student with the tools they need to succeed, including nutritious meals they can enjoy. All students are eligible to apply for meal benefits and we encourage SCPS families needing financial support to submit an application for the 2025-2026 school year.
In addition to qualifying for free and reduced-priced meals, completing the meal benefits application may qualify your family for discounted internet services, after-school programs, and additional resources for your school.
* Income verification may be required.
* Información disponible en español.
For additional information, please email MyMealBenefits@scps.us or call 407-320-0222.

Apply for Meal Benefits
 

Medicine at School

If your child will need to take medication at school, please help us be prepared for the first day! The attached form will need to be completed (one per over the counter or prescription medication) and brought with the medicine (in the box/bottle with the prescription label) by the parent in person.

Pill Bottle
 

Parent Consent Forms in Skyward

For the 2025-2026 school year, the Parental Authorization for Deviation from Student’s Legal Name Form, as well as the SCPS Code of Conduct can be found in the parent/guardian account of Skyward Family Access.

Without the signed name deviation consent form from parent/guardian, staff are required to use only the legal name of the student as listed in Skyward. If you have previously completed and submitted the Parental Authorization for Name Deviation Form, and there are no modifications to the information provided since last year, there is no need to resubmit the form. Your previous authorization and parental consent will remain valid for the current academic year.

 
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Health Services & Clinic Cards

Please review the attached letter about Health Services Consent and updating your clinic card in Skyward for the 2025-26 school year.


You now have the ability to easily access and complete these important documents online, streamlining the process and ensuring that all necessary information is up to date. By integrating these services into the Skyward Family Access Parent Portal, we aim to enhance communication and collaboration between parents, schools, and healthcare providers.
 

Daily Moment of Silence

In compliance with Chapter 1003.45, Florida Statutes, the District will observe a one-minute moment of silence each school day this year. This moment of silence will occur during first period or at the beginning of the day.

In accordance with the Statute, the District will not make suggestions as to the nature of any reflection that a student may engage in during the moment of silence. Students may not interfere with another students’ participation. Families are encouraged to discuss the moment of silence with their child(ren) and to make suggestions as to the best use of this time.

Please contact Administration with any questions about the moment of silence. We thank you for being our partner in education

 

Transportation Information

Seminole County Public Schools will utilize the My Ride K-12 App for the 2025-2026 school year. This website and mobile app will allow families and students to look up bus route information (beginning on August 4) and receive real-time notifications and alerts. For more information, please visit: www.scps.us/buses

Pic of school buses
 

Online Spirit Wear Store OPEN NOW!!

Order Spirit Wear Online August 8 - 22. Click the link below to order.
Order Spirit Wear Here
 
Permission Slip

Schoolwide Activities Permission Form

We are replacing the majority of our permission slips with a single online form!
 
Click below to give permission for your Layer student to participate in our schoolwide activities.
 
Per Florida Administrative Rule 6A-10.089, regarding F.A.C., School-Sponsored Events or Activities, Section (5) of the rule requires parental notification and permission. This form must be read and signed by the Parent/Legal Guardian of student(s) for any school-sponsored event or activity. Student supervision will be provided by school personnel commensurate to the participation/attendance at the event.
 
You will need to fill out a separate form for each child!
Activities Permission Form
 

1st Day of School Pictures

Print the signs below to make your 1st day of school "Picture Perfect"! We'd love to see all those 1st Day pics on our Back to School Facebook post!

Download a passport to Adventure for the first day of school.
 
Sunshine Reading a Book

Sunshine State Reading

The Sunshine State program is an exciting way to encourage students to read books for pleasure and then offers rewards for their effort!


Each list contains 15 excellent books which are promoted throughout Florida.

Sunshine State Jr.- Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, & developing 3rd

Sunshine State Young Readers- Independent 3rd, 4th, & 5th

Make sure to take your AR tests (directions in Parent Letter) so you can earn Book Tags & Tokens when we get back to school!

Save these Dates!

Kindergarten Popsicles in the Park- August 9th

Popsicles in the Park- August 9th from 10am - 12pm
RSVP for Popsicles in the Park
 

Dividend Luncheon- Join Us!

Dividend Luncheon on August 22 from 11:30 - 12:30pm. RSVP please.
RSVP for Dividend Luncheon
 

PTA Kick-off Event- August 28

Boots on the Ground Information
 

FAST & iReady Testing Dates:

FAST & iReady Testing Dates
 

PTA News:

Help us build a strong classroom community by filling out the link to join your child's classroom community.
Join a Classroom Community
 

Join our Layer PTA

Join PTA
Join the Layer PTA
 

PTA Volunteers Needed

List of PTA Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed!
List of volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign-up to Volunteer Here
 
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Become a Dividend

The Dividends School Volunteer Program is a district-wide effort that encourages and promotes community involvement in the Seminole County Public Schools. You must be a registered Dividend to volunteer during school events or chaperone any field trip.

All Dividend volunteers are required to re-activate their applications each year. Apply to be a Dividend here: https://dvd.scps.k12.fl.us/
 

Layer Community Partners

Become a Community Partner
Become a Community Partner
 

Donate to Lucky's Locker

Donations needed for Lucky's Locker
Donate to Lucky's Locker Here!
 

PTA Birthday Banners

Purchase a Birthday balloon for your child
Purchase a Birthday Balloon Here
 

PRIDE Expectations with PBIS!

Layer is proud to be a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) School! We expect all students to follow our PRIDE expectations so we can keep our school a happy and safe place for all students.

We appreciate family support as we link all behavior choices to our expectations across our campus with our continued Lucky Bucks and our consistent Behavior Alert system. Layer follows a Heirachy of Consequences in every classroom which can be viewed HERE.

HERE is the Seminole County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct. These are the expectations that all students follow to keep our school happy and safe.

HERE is the Seminole County Public Schools Dress Code. We ask that all students have appropriate clothing and safe shoes to play outside in each day. No flip-flops please!

 

Connect With Us!

Principal- Lindsay Todd
407-871-8090

Assistant Principal- Artranise Wright
407-871-8091

Phone: (407) 871-8050
Twitter: @Layer_Lynx

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