News and Communications for St. Lucie Public Schools
Are you in search of quality resources and activities to support academic studies this summer? Look no further! Don’t let the summer “slide” away when you have resources for Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts and Technology, College and Career, and ELL at your fingertips. Visit:http://WWW.STLUCIE.K12.FL.US/SEASONAL/SUMMER-SLIDE/
Fourth and Fifth Grade students at Palm Pointe competed in a cooking challenge on Tuesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 16th. Fifty students participated in the event and showed off their cooking skills on Tuesday, and 40 competed on Thursday. In order to participate, students had to read the book entitled Lights, Camera, Cook. It was a Sunshine State Reader book for 2018-19. In addition to reading the book, they had to pass a quiz or complete a graphic organizer showing they gained comprehension of the book. Students were placed on teams of 5-6 and had a parent volunteer who … Read More
A group of students and their parents at CA Moore Elementary participated in a nutrition education class and enjoyed a healthy cooking demonstration as part of Career Week. They learned about making a balanced, quick, and cost-effective snack which they then made. The class wrapped up by enjoying yogurt parfaits with a variety of fresh berries!
Congratulations to Adrianna Perfetti who is the recipient of the John and Dorothy Jarvis Scholarship presented by the Music Man Company. Adrianna will receive a year of free flute lessons in order to help her prepare for Florida All-State auditions. Pictured: Jim LeBon, bandmaster at SPMS; John Jarvis Jr., owner of Music Man; Adrianna Perfetti, band member at SPMS; and Nicole Telese, principal at SPMS
St. Lucie Public Schools Child Nutrition Services team provides numerous programs for our children and our community. The District, designated as a Healthy Schools District, provides all students with the opportunity to receive a well-balanced breakfast and lunch during their regular school day, and as summer months approach, there are opportunities for students to partake in breakfast and lunch as well during these vacation months. Watch this month’s segment of Eye on St. Lucie to learn about what is available.
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Kindergarten open enrollment is scheduled to re-open with 24/7 online access. The registration window will begin on May 20, 2019 and remain open until June 21, 2019. Students entering kindergarten must be five years on or before September 1, 2019. According to SLPS Student Assignment Director Michelle Jerger, “We understand that selecting a school for a child is a very important decision. Access to online enrollment provides our parents and guardians with more flexibility in the process. All they need to do is visit our online enrollment site (https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/student-assignment/) any time or any day … Read More
Engagement Strategies & Critical Thinking Participants will learn how to engage students in their learning using cooperative learning structures and high yield instructional strategies. The learning will occur online via Canvas so you can learn virtually. Target Audience: All Teachers K-12 Date: Monday June 10th Location: Online via Canvas Facilitator: Laurie Boyer This PD has been designed for teachers going into their second year of teaching this 2019-2020 school year ONLY. Participants will strategies in the areas of dealing with classroom management, curriculum, and the Framework for Quality Teaching and Learning. Target Audience: Teachers entering their 2nd year of teaching in the 2019-2020 school … Read More
WPTV Reporter Arthur Mondale recently aired a story about what St. Lucie Public Schools is doing to support students. Read the article below and click on the link to hear what staff and JROTC Cadet Shenieya Harris have to say. St. Lucie County schools offering rare progress system to ensure equal opportunity to excel Program tracks grades, absenteeism and discipline PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — South Florida and the Treasure Coast are known for diversity, but school can be a difficult place for first- and second-generation students. St. Lucie County schools offer a state-of-the-art progress system to ensure every … Read More
This summer’s musical is Oklahoma! SHOWTIMES AT PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL: JUNE 12TH THROUGH JUNE 16TH Wednesday, June 12th 7:30 PM Thursday, June 13th 7:30 PM Friday, June 14th 7:30 PM Sat., June 15th 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday, June 16th 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM
The STAR program’s focus is to recognize employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the District’s vision and acknowledge those who exemplify its core values. The St. Lucie School Board was very pleased to present the following employees with STAR Awards at this month’s School Board Meeting. Jennifer Glidden – Bayshore Elementary School Pam Hayes – Transportation Tabetha Jackson – Transportation Tara Nettles – Windmill Point Elementary School Yanet Pla – Student Assignment Fresnel Sanon – Student Assignment
Earlier this year, St. Lucie Public Schools hosted the local version of the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge. Here, local high school teams competed for top honors and individual team members vied for a seat on the prestigious Team St. Lucie – an elite six-member team representing St. Lucie Public Schools at the 34th Annual Commissioner’s Academic Challenge. This state competition took place in April at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn where the St. Lucie Team advanced to the Division 2 Finals and ended up finishing 5th in the state! Congratulations, Team St. Lucie! Callie Zheng – LPA Madeline Sosa – LPA Alan Senkus … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools seventh graders don’t just talk about perceived problems in the community; they seek solutions and find ways to put their plans into action in the Project Citizen Showcase. As seventh grade students work to identify a problem in their community, research public policy, contemplate solutions to the problem, and create an action plan, they enjoy an outstanding opportunity to work collaboratively and learn about government through a new lens. It gives them great perspective on how they can be contributing members of society and change-makers. Distinguished judges from area municipalities, research centers, and community organizations speak … Read More
In February, over two hundred finalists presented their History Day projects to judges. The first- and second-place winners in each category and division of the District History Day Fair advanced to the state contest in Tallahassee. SLPS congratulates these students and commends them on representing the District in this event. Nicole Coons –FGM Savannah Manning – FGM Eric Pressley – FPC Samuel Hall – FPC Annarose Hilhorst – LPA Sophie Rosenstein – LPA Laci Ford – NPK8 Brooke Hundley – NPK8 Olivia Donnelly – PPE Diego Markle Velez – PPE Evelyn Hiller – PPE Jasmine Chuong – PPE Ariana Rosado … Read More
The 31st Annual local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair was host to over 240 middle and high school student projects. In the wide array of quality projects submitted, judges identified the top projects in each category based on rigorous rubrics accessing content and process. From this academic competition, students’ projects were selected to move on to the state level. State and International winners were recognized at the May School Board Meeting. Junior Division Robert Sansone – WGK8 Annarose Hilhorst – LPA Jonathan Thomas -MOS Madison Adkins – LPA Like Retutal – LPA Ashwin Dhar – PPE Senior Division … Read More
Dr. Kevin G. Perry congratulated Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest winners and thanked the academic competition’s sponsor, Mr. Brian Garcia from Remnant Construction. Together, they presented students with their 2019 essay awards. Congratulations to: HIGH SCHOOL 1st place – Heather Lorec (WEST Prep Magnet/Ft. Pierce Westwood High School) 2nd place – Alexus Camesi (WEST Prep Magnet/Ft. Pierce Westwood High School) 3rd place – Thalia Reynoso (Performance Based Preparatory Academy) MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st place – Dominique Thomas (Palm Pointe Educational Research School) 2nd place – Ellora Pierre (Dan McCarty Middle School) 3rd place – Nathan Kline (West Gate K-8) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL … Read More
St. Lucie County Public Libraries have a summer of exciting suggestions for summer reading fun! Introducing app-based tracking with Beanstack! Use your phone or tablet to time your reading, track your monthly minutes and pages, find challenges and more! Click here to find out more! Three age groups! Loads of incentives and prizes! Read with Me! – Infant to Pre-K Complete 12 activities with your child to meet the challenge and automatically be entered in the grand prize drawing. Grades K through 5 Complete 12 hours of reading to score 2 free admissions to a St. Lucie Mets game or one … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Kindergarten open enrollment is scheduled to re-open with 24/7 online access. The registration window will begin on May 20, 2019 and remain open until June 21, 2019. Students entering kindergarten must be five years on or before September 1, 2019. According to SLPS Student Assignment Director Michelle Jerger, “We understand that selecting a school for a child is a very important decision. Access to online enrollment provides our parents and guardians with more flexibility in the process. All they need to do is visit our online enrollment site (https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/student-assignment/) … Read More
The Outstanding School Volunteer Award is presented annually to school volunteers who have shown exemplary dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida. The Outstanding School Volunteer award recognizes a youth/student, adult and a senior volunteer. St. Lucie Public Schools is appreciative of the many volunteers who support schools and is especially pleased to honor this year’s representatives: ADULT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Patricia Orlandi (Northport K-8) SENIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Timothy Reardon (Parkway Elementary) YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Terry Gardner (Rivers Edge Elementary)
As part of an annual appreciation of the Arts in education, students share various selections of art in hopes of their piece being selected and placed on display the State Capitol. This year’s Art in the Capitol selection honors the artistic abilities of Oak Hammock eighth grader Amber Hobbs. Representative Delores Hogan Johnson was present at the May School Board Meeting to recognize Amber and celebrate her work.
Students from Rivers Edge Elementary School opened the May School Board Meeting with songs from the musical, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book – Kids.
