Month: January 2012

Eight St. Lucie Public Schools have been recently recognized by the University of South Florida and Florida Department of Education as outstanding Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Response to Intervention B model schools by meeting specific criteria and utilizing innovative, creative, and functional ways of supporting PBS behavior approaches in their respective school. The PBS process results in the creation of effective intervention plans that will impede problem behaviors, teach new skills, and create support systems for the student. The PBS process is a team-based approach that relies on a strong collaboration between families and professionals from a variety of disciplines … Read More

The Windmill Point Elementary School kindergarten classes enjoyed holidays from around the world.  Each class “traveled” to a different teacher so that they could learn about a specific country.  Shown in the photo are students from Carmela Innamorato’s class, from left,  Adrian Andrade, John Paul Gorman, Thomas Coleman, Omari Fenn, and Nirayana Rodriguez.

Second graders in Lisa Green’s class at Mariposa Elementary School invited parents and family members in for an annual Multi-Cultural Feast.  After students presented a reader’s theatre, recipes from across the globe were shared by all.  It provided the unique experience of trying foods from other cultures without actually going anywhere!  It was fantastic to see that so many parents were able to attend or send in authentic cuisine from their culture!Pictured, are Carmen Mendoza (William’s mother), William Biffle, and Ashley Mendez-Hernandez.  

Mariposa Elementary School first grade students in Laura Lenihan’s class solved different ways to add numbers 2-12 during their math activity. Students worked in partnerships to play the game “Roll the Dice”. Pictured, from left, are students  Ana Arcenteles and Jesse Balderas working together.  

 The anxious, edge-of-seat reaction from my students when Kevin Moore,  Alan Damisse , and Kevin Parkes volunteered their free time to speak to 7th graders at Samuel S. Gaines Academy in Fort Pierce was a proud moment. Keeping the undivided attention of thirteen- year –olds is quite the daunting task. Most people would be intimidated by ninety teenagers gawking at them, but these confident, accomplished young men definitely played it cool. Not only were they well-spoken, but they were charming, funny, and engaging. Kevin Moore, a paramedic student at Indian River State College, was the first to take the floor. … Read More

Southport Middle School’s “Book Buddies and Beyond” club members recently greeted residents from The Palms Retirement Community of St. Lucie West. The students performed a Reader’s Theater version of “Finding Neverland” for their guests.  Greeting guests, from left, are Chris Yates, Bryon Peralta, Myrria Roux, Rebecca Moore, and Tiara Perch. 

Northport K-8 third grade students in Linda Beidler, John Fallon, Tiffany Tredor, Diana Lankow, Glenda Taylor, Melanie Polascak , Becky Reuther and Janine Wiecks classes received a special visit from sheriff’s deputy Boger and his K9 partner Molly recently.  Third graders read an informational text about police dogs and then learned first hand how deputies locate drugs.  Molly is a seven year old canine and is an aggressive finder.  When Molly sniffs drugs, she paws, claws and becomes excited to reveal the hidden contraband.  The community lesson was an extension of previously learned knowledge utilizing complex text and was an … Read More

Kailey Alford and Jasmine Choung, first grade students at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition were guest weathermen (women) on the Morning Show which airs each morning at the school.  The girls earned the privilege by turning in their earned rocket fuel which is a positive behavior support (PBS) program used at the school.  Keep up the great work girls!  

First grade students at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition learn about friendship.  The students were asked what qualities they would like in a friend and then they wrote “wanted posters” advertising for a friend.  Pictured from left are Michael Brown, David Sanchez, Jessica Jean-Baptiste and Taylor Bush.  Way to go Rockets!  

Emma Allen, Aishwariya Kalluri, Madison Baker and Ani Ramsingh in Laurie Boyer and Melissa Efron’s third grade classes at Palm Pointe Educational Research @ Tradition enjoyed a day at the theater.  They went to the Sunrise Theater to see the Nutcracker Ballet and all the students were excited about the show

 Four students from Jonathan Still’s band at St. Lucie West K8 School recently participated in Four-County Honor Band at Indian River State College. Pictured, from left, are Zachary Gravel, Kaylee McCrary, Allexis Russo and Valerie Bradford.

 Students in Julie Moore’s enrichment class at Weatherbee Elementary celebrated National Soup Month by serving students and staff a hearty bowl of their delicious soup.  Students participated in this authentic learning experience under the direction of Andrea Pierson, Cafeteria Manager.  Pictured, from left, are Marcus Reed, Jessica Eastland, Britney Ellisaint and Andrea Pierson.      

A contingency of St. Lucie County School Board members, Superintendent Michael Lannon, district administrators and executives of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation surprised three finalists today for the school district’s 2012 School Related Employee of the Year honor on Thursday, January 5. The finalists were selected from nominees of support personnel from departments and schools representing such school operations as finance, food services, maintenance, transportation, clerical and office support, student assignment and instructional technology. Applications require selection criteria, including professional support, continuing education and community service. The nominees for the annual award include Dan McCarty School attendance clerk Sharon … Read More

Thanks to funds provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, St. Lucie Schools’ Employer Group Health Insurance provider, St. Lucie County School District now has an Employee Wellness Program Manager, Carlye Fabrikant. Carlye has worked in the areas of health and wellness for over 12 years with experience educating all ages on various health topics, creating wellness programs for various populations, and counseling individuals on proper nutrition, exercise, stress management, and disease prevention/management. Her objectives for the district’s employees are to create programs to meet the needs and interests of the employees, and to be a resource for the employees on the health services and education … Read More

Valerie Doyle’s fifth grade class at Floresta Elementary School recently was visited by Tim Polzin, a personal friend of Ms. Doyle’s who lives in Saint Lucie County.  Tim is a famous bass guitarist who currently fills in when needed for various performing bands.  During his career as a musician, he has traveled all over the world and has played with many top rock and country bands.  He brought two of his favorite guitars, which were custom made for him by Stuart Spector .  Each guitar was valued at over $10,000.  Mr. Polzin spoke to students about the importance of staying … Read More

As Allapattah Flats middle school students wrapped up science fair, sixth grade moved into learning about magnetic forces.  The class has been using electric charges and magnetic charges within a lab setting for hands on learning.  Eighth grade has just finished studying various kinds of mixtures as well as matter and the energy cycle. Bailey McCall is pictured intently studying his work as he conducts an experiment on mixtures.

Third grade classes at Allapattah Flats are excited about Positive Behavior Support! The students that have earned 10 Gator Bucks are looking forward to a movie and popcorn party.  Students are working hard to show their best behavior and earn Gator Bucks. They also try to be good role models for other students and work their way towards becoming “Gator of the Month”.  In order to accomplish this, students must remember to follow the school wide PBS expectations of: Responsible, Respectful and Safe.  Way to go third grade. Pictured are Rhianna Sheehan, Jeremy Auguste, Heather Granjean, Gabriel Vernon, Jaida Haynes, … Read More