Lutz K-8 PTSA

09/01/2026

🎒🐆 THE SEPTEMBER BACKPACK EXPRESS IS HERE! 🐆🎒
Hey, Leopards! 💙 Our September edition of The Backpack Express is ready to go! 📬✨
Stay connected and up to date with everything happening at Lutz K-8 this month! From important reminders and upcoming events to ways our families can get involved, there’s lots to check out. 🏫💙
📖 Take a few minutes to read the September Backpack Express and see what’s happening around our Leopard family!
👉 Read it here: https://www.givebacks.com/communication/newsletters/d94ea7c8-f67d-4f0d-9b25-31b9ccf66205
Let’s make it a great September, Leopards! 🐆💙
Peace. Love. Leopard Pride. ✌️❤️🐆

09/01/2026

🦃🍂 LUTZ LEOPARDS, LET’S WOBBLE! 🍂🦃
Start your Thanksgiving morning with some family fun at the annual BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot at Tampa Premium Outlets! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🦃
Bring the whole family, invite your friends, dress in your favorite Thanksgiving gear, and Run. Walk. Wobble! together! 💙🐆
📅 Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26
📍 Tampa Premium Outlets
🏃 5K starts at 7:00 AM
🦃 1(Tur)K starts at 8:15 AM
🎉 SPECIAL LEOPARD SAVINGS!
Use code LEOPARDS when you register to receive $5 OFF through Race Day! 🙌
Every finisher receives a long-sleeve tech shirt, bib, custom finisher medal, and plenty of Thanksgiving morning fun! 🏅🍁
Let's show them some LEOPARD PRIDE and see how many Lutz K-8 families we can get out there! 🐆💙
👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lutz/BayCareWobbleTurkeyTrot5k
Run together. Make memories. Wobble together! 🦃🐆💙

09/01/2026

🎉🐾 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SEPTEMBER LEOPARDS! 🐾🎂
Let’s give a BIG Leopard Pride shout-out to all of our amazing Lutz K-8 students celebrating a birthday this month! 💙🎈
We hope your special day is filled with fun, laughter, friends, and lots of birthday smiles! 🥳✨
🎂 Happy Birthday, Leopards! We are so lucky to have you as part of our Lutz K-8 family! 🐾💙

08/31/2026

Grandparents of students in PreK and Kindergarten will read to their grandchild during the children's lunch time on Friday Sept 11, 2026. Weather permitting everyone will be outside at the picnic tables by the Kindergarten pod. Bring a blanket or folding chair in case the picnic tables fill up!

Grandparents of students in grades 1-5 are invited to read any time during the week, Tuesday Sept 8 - Friday Sept 11. Grandparents may bring a short book or story to read, or books will be available in the welcome area.

All grandparent visitors will be required to show a valid driver's license when signing in at the front office. Grandparents will be directed to the welcome area for additional information, a snack and a personal es**rt to your grandchild's classroom.
Please be on the lookout for information from the teachers on how to signup.

08/26/2026

🐾💙 What a wonderful PTSA night! 💙🐾

A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight to support our Lutz Leopards! 🐆 We loved seeing so many families, students, and friends come together for a delicious dinner, sweet treats, and, of course, a fun game of BINGO! 🎉

There’s nothing better than bringing our school community together, sharing some laughs, enjoying good food, and making memories with our Leopards. 💙

Thank you to everyone who helped make tonight such a special evening—from those who planned and volunteered to everyone who showed up and joined in the fun. We appreciate each and every one of you!

Go Leopards! 🐾💙

08/26/2026

🐾💙 PAWS & PROVISIONS: LET’S TREAT OUR TEACHERS! 💙🐾

Our teachers and staff work hard every day to care for, teach, encourage, and support our students — and we’d love to show them a little extra appreciation! 🥰

We’re collecting donations for Paws & Provisions, which helps us keep our teachers’ lounge stocked with snacks, treats, drinks, and other goodies throughout the school year. 🍎🍪☕️

Every donation, big or small, helps us say “Thank you!” to the amazing educators and staff who give so much to our school community. 💙

🐾 Want to help?
You can make a donation through our Givebacks page here:

👉 Givebacks – Paws & Provisions: https://lutzk8pta.givebacks.com/shop/items/9da99b1bba

Thank you for helping us keep our teachers fueled, appreciated, and feeling the love! 💙🐾

Because happy teachers deserve snacks! 😉🍪☕️

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

🐾 Lutz K-8 Families — Check the Lost & Found! 🐾

📣 Tomorrow is our first Gen PTSA meeting! Before or after the meeting, please take a moment to stop by and check out our Lost & Found rack. 👕🧥

We have quite a collection of jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, and other items that are looking for their Leopards! 🐆💙

If your student has been missing something, tomorrow is the perfect time to take a look and see if you can reunite them with their lost item. Anything left unclaimed may eventually need to be donated.

📅 Gen PTSA Meeting: Tomorrow 6 PM/ Cafeteria
🧥 Lost & Found — Take a Look!

Let’s help get these items back to their owners!

08/25/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 6 PM.

🎉 1st General PTSA Meeting + BINGO Night! 🐾❤️
Join us Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM in the Lutz K-8 Cafeteria for a fun night of connection, community, and BINGO! 🎉
🍽️ FREE dinner provided!
👋 Meet our new PTSA Board Members
💰 Help us approve our 2026–2027 budget
🎲 Enjoy a fun night of BINGO with our Lutz K-8 family!
Come out, meet the people working behind the scenes to support our Leopards, and help us kick off an amazing year together!
🐾 We’d love to see you there!
Peace • Love • Leopard Pride 💙

08/20/2026

🦁💙 All Pro Dad Is Off to a GREAT Start! 💙🦁
What a fantastic first All Pro Dad meeting of the new school year! We loved seeing so many of our Lutz K-8 dads and Leopards come together for breakfast, laughter, conversation, and quality time before the school day began. 🍳☕️
Our All Pro Dad mornings are about so much more than breakfast—they’re about making memories, building connections, and reminding our Leopards how much they are loved and supported. ❤️
We’d love to see even more dads join us throughout the year! Your time and presence make these mornings special, and there’s no better way to start the school day than spending a little extra time with your Leopard before they head to class. 🥰
Thank you to all of the dads who joined us and helped make our first meeting such a success! We can’t wait to see you at the next one!
🦁 Leopard Pride starts with family!
💙 All Pro Dad • Lutz K-8