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SUBJECT: Landrum PTO August 2026 Newsletter

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August 2026
Message from the President

Welcome back to school! 

On behalf of the Landrum Middle School PTO, I am excited to welcome our students, families, teachers, and staff to the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you are returning to LMS or joining us for the first time, we are so glad you're here. 

This year promises to be filled with learning, growth, and fun, and the PTO is committed to supporting our school every step of the way. Through events, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships, our goal is to strengthen the connection between home and school. 

One of the most important ways you can support Landrum is by joining the PTO. These funds help provide programs, activities, and resources that support our staff and enrich our students’ experience. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference so JOIN TODAY! https://www.landrumpto.com/form/m/384685

Our first PTO Meeting will be on Monday, August 17th, at 11 am. If you plan on attending, please make sure you are a registered volunteer in the St. John’s County School District database. 

Let's make 2026-2027 a year to remember! Go Lions! 


With gratitude,

Regan Cartwright

Thank you, Partners!

We appreciate you!

Meet the Teacher

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Welcome to Landrum, Mr. Barnes!

Mr. Barnes began his career in Pasco County, Florida, and had the unique opportunity to teach English in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He now joins the Landrum Middle School community with over a decade of experience in St. Johns County, where he has served as a teacher, dean, Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning, and assistant principal. Mr. Barnes is honored to serve the families of Landrum Middle School.

Outside of school, Mr. Barnes is a proud husband and father of two. He enjoys spending time in nature, creating memories with his family, reading, and travel.

Upcoming Events
2026-2027 PTO MEETING DATES
PTO Meeting August 17 @ 11am

We invite you to join us for our PTO meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17th at 11am.  These meetings provide a wonderful opportunity to gain insights into the school and understand how the PTO actively supports our staff and children. We hope you can join us! 

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE AN APPROVED VOLUNTEER TO ATTEND THE MEETING - YOU CAN GET APPROVED BY FILLING OUT A FORM AThttps://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/


PTO MEETING DATES

August 17, 2026

September 21, 2026

October 19, 2026

November 16, 2026

December 14, 2026

January 11, 2027

February 8, 2027

March 8, 2027

April 12, 2027

May 10, 2027

The Pride In Action

We'd like to share all the great things that our Lions are doing, so if you have a great pic share it with us!

 Send it via email at communications@landrumpto.com 

Club Informational Meetings...

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB will have their first meeting on Monday, August 17th from 2:00-3:00 PM in Ms. Miller's room 555.

WRITERS GUILD will have an interest meeting on Thursday, August 20th after school until 2:15 PM in room 585.  If you have any questions, see Ms. Mosley.


CROSS COUNTRY will have an interest meeting on Thursday August 27 at 2pm in the Landrum Cafeteria for both students and parents.

We are excited to announce that the 8th grade trip for this year is to historic Philadelphia and New York. Stay tuned for details!

Order Yearbooks Now

To purchase a yearbook, go to buytheyearbook.com Yearbooks sold out last year, so make sure to reserve your copy early!


To make attendance reporting easier and more efficient for families, all attendance notes must now be submitted exclusively through the Attendance Form in ParentSquare. This streamlined process helps ensure absences are reported quickly, accurately, and securely.


Important Attendance Reminders: 

• Parents/guardians should submit attendance notes through ParentSquare for all absences and tardies.

 • Notes should be submitted within 48 hours of the student's return to school.

 • Excused absences may include illness, medical appointments, religious holidays, court appearances, family bereavement, and certain school-related events.

 • A provider's note is required for medical appointments and may be required for illness-related absences after 15 days of absence.

 • Consistent attendance supports academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and positive school experiences.

 • Excessive unexcused absences may result in truancy intervention.

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success. By ensuring your child attends school regularly and submitting attendance documentation through the ParentSquare Attendance Form, you help us create the best possible learning environment for every student. 

Stay connected with your child's school through ParentSquare, St. Johns County School District's communication platform for families. With ParentSquare, you'll receive:

School news

Calendar reminders

Volunteer opportunities

Two-way communication

Instant translation in more than 100 languages

For the best experience:

Download the ParentSquare app.

Register using the email connected to your student in Home Access Center (HAC).

Learn more: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/parentsquare/

We're proud to celebrate another incredible achievement at Alice B. Landrum Middle School!

As part of the St. Johns County School District—Florida's #1 ranked school district, earning an A district grade and 910 accountability points—Landrum continues to lead the way in excellence.

Landrum has once again been ranked #1 among all middle schools and K-8 schools in St. Johns County!

This outstanding recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and achievement of our students and staff, particularly in Civics, Physical Science, Algebra 1, Geometry, English Language Arts, and Math.

Landrum has been an A rated school since grades have been assigned since 2000, a remarkable testament to our tradition of excellence and commitment to student success.

Congratulations to our amazing Lions, talented educators, supportive families, and dedicated staff. Your passion, perseverance, and teamwork continue to make Landrum shine brighter every year. Together, we're building a stronger future for every student.

SJMAA Sports Coming Up

Several  sports are now open for registration, and more will become available soon. We wanted to keep our Landrum families informed of the athletic opportunities offered to middle school students through the St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association (SJMSAA) — a local non-profit organization that provides middle school sports across the district.

Please note: SJMSAA is a third-party organization and is not affiliated with or managed by Landrum Middle School or the St. Johns County School District.

All information below is provided for your convenience and is subject to change. Some sports may not yet have their registration pages available, so we encourage families to check the SJMSAA website regularly for the most current updates and registration details: www.sjmsaa.org


Here are the tryout schedules that are posted for sports getting ready to start for Landrum Middle School:


Boys Soccer: August 26 & 27, 2:30pm-3:45pm at Landrum Middle School fields.


Baseball: August 19 & 21, 3:00pm-5:30pm at Cornerstone Park

Thank You To Our 2026-2027 Partners

Join us in expressing our gratitude to our 2025-2026 Community Partners. When you visit their business, be sure to thank them for their support!

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