Originally delivered on 11/10/2026 8:12 am

SUBJECT: Landrum PTO November 2026 Newsletter

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November 2026
Message from the President

As we kick off November, there is so much to celebrate and be thankful for at Landrum! From exciting playoff games and student celebrations to well-deserved teacher recognition, it's been a wonderful time to be part of our Landrum community.


A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our first round of Secret Pal gifts! Our teachers are always so appreciative of the thoughtful gestures, and it's these small acts of kindness that remind them just how much our Landrum families value all they do.


Last month, the PTO sponsored the staff bake-off and Halloween candy bar, awarded teacher mini-grants, and hosted a fantastic 7th-grade bowling night at Beach Bowl. These special events and opportunities are all made possible by our amazing PTO families.


If you haven't joined the PTO yet, it's never too late! Membership does not require volunteering, and your support alone helps us continue making a positive impact on our students, teachers, and staff. Visit LandrumPTO.com to become a member today!


We also invite you to join us for our next PTO meeting on Monday, November 16th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room. We would love to see you there and share all the exciting things happening at Landrum!


Wishing you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving season!


With gratitude,

Regan Cartwright

Staff Bake-Off

Things got sweet—and a little spooky—at the Halloween Staff Bake-Off! The PTO was happy to sponsor prizes for our talented staff bakers.

Congratulations to our winners!

Ms. Miller — Brown Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ms. Rocha — Boo-Sagna

Goodie Bars

Thank you to everyone who participated and brought some delicious Halloween fun to Landrum! 

Congratulations Jessica Sellers, our Landrum volunteer of the year!

Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you!!

Join the PTO!
Thank you, Partners!

We appreciate you!

PTO hosted 7th Grade Bowling Night
Thanksgiving Giving Drive

This season of gratitude, let’s come together to support families within our Landrum Lion Pride!

November 10–16, we are collecting grocery store gift cards to help Landrum families enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal.

Suggested stores: Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart & Aldi

Suggested donation: $10 (any amount is appreciated!)

Drop off: Your child’s homeroom teacher

Once our Landrum families’ needs are met, additional donations will support families at Crookshank Elementary School.

Together, we can make a difference and show that Landrum is Love! 

Proctors Needed

Please consider signing up to proctor by clicking below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C094AA8AE22A1F49...

You must be cleared through RAPTOR to volunteer.  If you have any questions, please contact us at (904) 547-8410.

THANK YOU! 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month:

Novalee Rigby (6th)

Aspen Schiavoni (7th)

Tristan Henderson (8th)

Character Counts. And our Lions make it count!

Three outstanding Lions represented Landrum Middle School in an incredible honor, celebrating students who don’t just know the Character Counts pillars, they put them into action every day.

We are immensely proud of Lena Policastro (6th), Jude Garrity (7th), and Knox Cartwright (8th) for exemplifying the very best of character through their actions.

Six pillars. Three remarkable Lions. One whole lot of PRIDE.

That’s Lion Pride in action!

World Languages Textbook Adoption Review

The St. Johns County School District has begun its review of instructional materials for World Languages. These resources are chosen from the list of materials submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

You may access digital resources on www.EdCredible.com once they are available from the publisher (instructions for access available on this webpage).

Upcoming Events
2026-2027 PTO MEETING DATES
PTO Meeting November 16 @ 11am

We invite you to join us for our PTO meeting scheduled for Monday, October 19 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

November 16, 2026

December 14, 2026

January 11, 2027

February 8, 2027

March 8, 2027

April 12, 2027

May 10, 2027

SHOEBOXES OF LOVE 2026!

Landrum Middle School is celebrating 13 years of giving back through Shoeboxes of Love, benefiting Jacksonville’s homeless community through City Rescue Mission!

Collection Dates: November 9 – December 10

Fill a shoebox with essentials like socks, toiletries, snacks, gloves, hand warmers, and other small gifts. Decorate your box and include a special note to spread some holiday cheer! Please avoid hand sanitizer and sharp items.

Drop-Off: LMS Front Office or Room 715

Each year, our LMS community donates over 400 shoeboxes to those in need!

Volunteers are also needed to help deliver donations on December 10.

Questions? Contact Sra. Rocha at Milka.rocha@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Let’s come together to spread love and kindness this holiday season!

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 

November’s Character Pillar is Citizenship!

Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference! We’re thankful for our amazing students, families, teachers, staff, and volunteers who make our school community special!

Reminder: Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27. Enjoy this time with family and friends!

Let’s make every school day count! 

Make-Up Work Reminder!

Please review the St. Johns County School District’s make-up work policy for both excused and unexcused absences. Help remind your students to stay on track and complete missed assignments.

Thank you for your support!

Track Your Student’s Academic Progress!

Did you know you can monitor your child’s academic growth throughout the school year?

The Florida Family Portal gives families access to FAST Progress Monitoring results, assessment scores, and helpful resources to better understand student progress.

Visit https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/ to get started!

You’ll need your student’s 6-digit access code, found in HAC under the Registration tab.

Check out the attached flyer for step-by-step instructions! 

Help Support our Dance Team

Join us at the November 14th Icemen game and cheer on the Landrum Dance Team as they perform live at center ice during the 2nd intermission. 

Purchase your tickets using the QR code to sit with fellow Landrum families and support the team’s fundraising efforts. We hope to see you there!

Attention 8th Graders....
Celebrate Your 8th Grader with a Yearbook Ad!

8th grade parents—make this milestone year even more memorable with a personalized graduation ad in the Alice B. Landrum Middle School yearbook! Include favorite photos and a heartfelt message to celebrate your student’s accomplishments.

Cost: $50 for a 1/8-page ad

How to purchase:

Visit BuytheYearbook.com

Locate Alice B. Landrum Middle School

Select Buy Ads

After purchasing, you can create your ad using their design tool or upload your own finished design.

Uploading your own ad?

Dimensions: 3.75″ wide × 2.5″ high

Recommended resolution: 1125 × 750 pixels (300 DPI)

Minimum resolution: 750 × 500 pixels (200 DPI)

Accepted formats: JPG, PDF, TIF or PNG

Maximum file size: 15 MB

Please note: Purchasing an ad does not complete the submission process. If your ad is not submitted, it will not run, and a refund will not be offered.

Need help creating your ad? For a small donation to the PTO, we can help you design it! Contact communications@landrumpto.com for assistance.

Give your 8th grader a special message they’ll treasure for years to come!

GradVenture 2027

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! The 8th Grade Graduation Trip to Universal Orlando Resort – Gradventure 2027 is coming!

Friday, May 7, 2027

Approximately 12:30 PM – 2:30 AM

Registration Deadline: December 19, 2026! No late registrations will be accepted, so don’t miss out!

Register Here:

www.globaltravelalliance.com/enroll

Trip ID: 30662

Passcode: landrum-387

Students must meet academic, attendance, and behavior requirements to attend. Please review the flyer for complete details.

Don’t forget! Return your parent permission form to your ELA teacher with your registration receipt attached.

Let’s celebrate our 8th graders and make some unforgettable memories!

Philadelphia & New York City—Here We Come!

Landrum 8th graders have the opportunity to experience history, culture and some of America’s most iconic landmarks during an unforgettable trip to Philadelphia and New York City, February 12–17, 2027!

The tentative itinerary includes the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, a Broadway show, Times Square, Central Park and so much more!

Only 7 more students are needed to fill the trip!

Enroll today at globaltravelalliance.com/enroll

Trip ID: 30641

Passcode: alice-180

8th Grade Families: Start Planning for High School!

It’s time to start exploring Programs of Interest and Career Academies for the 2027–2028 school year!

Current Landrum 8th graders can begin preparing now by checking out the SJCSD Student Toolkit, which includes important dates, application information, FAQs, and resources to help students find programs that match their interests and future goals.

We encourage families to explore the options together and review the Student Toolkit before applications open.

Learn more: cte.stjohns.k12.fl.us

Your roadmap to high school starts now

Celebrate Your 8th Grade Lion!

Order a Landrum Class of 2027 yard sign and show your pride in your soon-to-be graduate! Purchased signs will be available for pickup at the front of the school at your convenience.

Order Your Yard Sign Here!

LMS in the News!

LMS is making headlines!

We’re proud to see Landrum Middle School featured in the news for recognizing our outstanding Teachers and School-Related Employee of the Year!

Brooke Jared – Teacher of the Year

Madeline Miller – Rookie Teacher of the Year

Javier Banos – School-Related Employee of the Year

Congratulations to these amazing Lions! Thank you for making a difference at LMS every day! 

Order Yearbooks Now

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


The next Parent University session is coming up!

Join Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen on Tuesday, October 20, from 6 - 7 p.m. at Bartram Trail High School for an important conversation about Bullying. Families are welcome to attend in person or participate virtually via Microsoft Teams.

For more information, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/supt/parent-university.

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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