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April T.R.A.C.K.S. Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/02/26 (11:14 AM)
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L.A. Ainger Middle School logo featuring a cougar head.

T.R.A.C.K.S. April Newsletter

L.A. Ainger M.S.

April 2, 2026

Words from Mr. Smith

Greetings Cougar Families, we are officially in April! We have a lot taking place right now and April is going to be filled with our students getting ready for tests and some fun as well.

Our 4th quarter field trips are right around the corner. 6th grade students are going to North Port Aquatic center on April 24th, 7th grade students are going to Sky Zone on April 10th and 8th grade are going to Dave and Busters on April 23rd. As always with our quarterly celebrations our students are to have 80+ attendance, no failing grades and no repeat discipline with ISS and OSS! We look forward to our students having a great time!

As we wind down this fourth quarter, I want to urge all of you to take advantage of our tutoring and extra help that is offered M-Th with free transportation. As we prepare for the End of Course exams and tests we just want every student to be as prepared as possible.

As always, thank you for all you do for LA Ainger and thank you for being part of our Cougar Family!

Mr. Smith
 

“Claws Comic” by Ms. White

Comic strip titled 'Claws and the Last Stretch of Spring' by Ms. White, depicting a cat character overwhelmed by school tasks.
 
L.A. Ainger Middle School announces field trips for 7th, 8th, and 6th graders in April.
 

Ainger PTO

Ainger PTO Updates
Only two meetings left this school year! This year has flown!
Our last two meetings are:
Monday April 13th (board nominations)
Monday May 11th (board elections)

In March we had a hugely successful fundraiser at The Arctic Alligator and Bakery. Between families purchasing ice cream and raffles, we raised $700 for the school to put towards the end of year field trips! Thank you to all who supported our efforts!

Teacher Appreciation Week is being hosted this month! The week of April 20th we will celebrate our amazing educators with breakfast from McDonalds, lunch from Mama’s, coffee from Starbucks, a candy bar AND a dirty soda bar! If you want to volunteer with set up, please email aingerpto@gmail.com.

Last, we have our PTO board nominations at our April meeting. If you want to get more involved with PTO, please join us and nominate yourself! We’d love to have you! We are also looking for someone to shadow our sponsorship coordinator in the 2026-2027 school year. If you’re interested, email aingerpto@gmail.com or join us at our April or May meeting!

We hope to see you and work with you to help create an even more amazing community at Ainger!

Stay Connected
For the latest updates, follow our PTO Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LAAPTO or join us on ParentSquare! https://tinyurl.com/PTOparentsquare . We look forward to seeing you soon!
 

Scholastic Book Fair


Get ready to turn the page on a new adventure! The Scholastic Book Fair is officially headed to our school, and it’s going to be EPIC. Whether you're hunting for the latest graphic novel, a spine-tingling mystery, or just that one pen with the giant fuzzy pom-pom on top—we’ve got you covered!


Mark Your Calendars:
Dates: April 13th – April 17th
Shopping Hours: 8:40 AM – 4:00 PM Daily You Won't Want to Miss It:
The Best New Reads: Find your next favorite story.
Cool Exclusives: Posters, journals, and all the best bookmarks.
Support Our Library: Every book you buy helps us get even more resources for our school!
Pro Tip: Talk to your parents about setting up an eWallet! It’s the easiest way to shop without worrying about losing cash between the bus and the classroom.
 

Get your YEARBOOK!

📸 Capture the Memories: Order Your Yearbook!
Don’t let the school year fade away! It’s time to secure your copy of the 2025-2026 Yearbook. This is your chance to preserve all the friendships, games, and milestones that made this year unforgettable.
🛒 How to Order
Getting your yearbook is easy! Head over to TreeRing to lock in your order:
✨ Personalize Your Pages
Every yearbook comes with two free custom pages that are unique to your book. You can add personal photos from home, special messages, and memories from your favorite school events.
⚠️ Important Deadline: All custom-designed pages must be completed and submitted by April 30th.
Don't delay! Order your yearbook today and start customizing your pages to make this keepsake truly your own.
 
Poster announces the CCPS' Secondary Middle School Art Show at the Visual Art Center from April 25-30th, with a reception on April 25th.

Art

Ms. White so excited to announce the upcoming events for the L.A. Ainger Art program this month!

On Saturday, April 25th, the annual Punta Gorda Visual Art Center display will be opening! We are so excited to feature works from the Advanced Art and Art 2 classes. All Charlotte County middle schools and high schools will be on display at this time, so it is one you don't want to miss! The ceremony starts at 10 AM and awards are given at 10:30 AM. Ms. White will be announcing who will be featured in the show soon- stay tuned for messages and announcements!
Poster for 'Band and Brush,' a spring celebration of the arts by L.A. Ainger, featuring art displays and band performances.

Band and Brush

Then, the fun doesn't stop there! On Sunday, April 26th, the new tradition of the Band and Brush will be hosted by Mr. Ostrow and Ms. White! This will be at the Lemon Bay High School auditorium and lobby at 5:00 PM. We are so excited to announce that we will be giving out a very special award this year. Artist of the Year will be awarded to a student in each grade (6,7,8). Again, Ms. White will be announcing artists who will be featured in the show soon- stay tuned for those messages and announcements! 

As always, if you have any messages or concerns about either event, please let Ms. White know! Have a wonderful day and YIPPEE for LAM Arts! 
 

Ainger Athletics

⚽ Soccer Wrap-Up: A Season of Heart and Growth
As the final whistle blows on our soccer season, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of our student-athletes. While we may not have brought home the trophy this year, the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story.
Our athletes displayed remarkable effort, resilience, and sportsmanship in every match. Under the dedicated guidance of Coaches Scott, Odenbach, Petro, and Hagerty, who truly coached their hearts out, our players have grown exponentially both as teammates and individuals. We are so proud of the grit you showed on the pitch!

🤼 Wrestling: Defending the Title!
The mats are down and the energy is high! Our final sport of the year, Wrestling, is already in action. We are looking forward to another dominant season as we aim for the District Championship.
We are honored to be under the expert leadership of Lemon Bay High School’s Head Coach Ragan, Coach Davids, and their dedicated staff of coaches and high school volunteers.
📅 Mark Your Calendars
Come out and support your Cougar Wrestlers as they defend their title!
Wrestling Season Dates starting at 5:30PM
April 16 Dual Meet at Murdock Middle School
April 23 Dual Meet HOME vs. Port Charlotte Middle
April 30 Dual Meet HOME vs. Punta Gorda Middle
May 2 District Championship Charlotte High School (10 AM)
 
Bright Idea on a cork board

Club News!

Clubs are a great way to discover a new passion, build skills, and connect with your classmates.
Ready to get started? Check out the full list of clubs here:
 
Cougar News
 

Community Sponsors

Huge shoutout to all the amazing sponsors who support Ainger! Your generosity makes a real difference for our students and school community. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you for all you do.
Business: What the Bruck
Business contact info
State Farm logo with contact information for Matt Smith.
Logo for N-SPECT ALL Home Inspections, featuring a house outline and text.
 
The FortifyFL logo features a megaphone icon and the text 'FORTIFYFL'.

FortifyFL

Charlotte County Public Schools take all threats very serious. We work in collaboration with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Punta Gorda Police Department to immediately investigate any verbal or written threat against any school, student or staff member. Please click on the link below to view a short video regarding threats.
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
 
A cougar wearing glasses reads a book titled 'Ainger Reads'.

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (941) 697-5800
  • shawntel.dausy@yourcharlotteschools.net
  • https://ainger.yourcharlotteschools.net/