SLW Centennial HOSA Students Participate in HOSA Toy Drive
Students in Centennial’s Medical Academy participated in HOSA’s toy drive this holiday season. They are making Christmas bright for children on the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee. The HOSA students collected over 175 gifts for the children.
SLWCHS HOSA-Making Christmas Bright 2017
During the months of November and December, HOSA invited the faculty, staff, and students of SLWCHS to participate in a toy drive for the children on the caseload of Devereux Community Based Care of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast. These children are in protective custody due to unfortunate circumstances in their own homes. They are often placed with foster families or relatives during this difficult time.
Eagle faculty, staff and students banded together and collected more than 175 gifts for these special children. Members of our HOSA chapter and Allied Health classes helped load Devereux’s ‘sleigh’ last week. Merry Christmas to all!
Holiday Happenings
Allapattah Flats K-8
Saturday, Dec. 2 – Santa’s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. $3.00 per person
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Night of the Arts at 5:30 p.m.
Bayshore Elementary
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Grades 3-5 Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Grades K-2 Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Dan McCarty Middle School
Wednesday, Dec. 13 -“A Joyful Night” Holiday Concert featuring Dan McCarty Middle School Singing Eagles and Westwood High School Concert Choir at Dan McCarty Middle School in the Cafeteria – 7:00 p.m.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Monday, Dec. 11 – 15 – Winter Wonderland Holiday Shop
Thursday, Dec. 14 – 5:00-6:00 – Family STEAM Night
Thursday, Dec. 14 – 4:30-5:00 and 5:45-6:30 – Holiday Shop Open
Thursday, Dec. 14 – 20 – Canned Food Drive
Floresta Elementary
Monday, Dec. 4 – Friday, Dec. 8 – Santa Shop Is Open During School Hours
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Cookies and Milk with Santa and Santa Shop from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Winter Concert from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Forest Grove Middle School
Tuesday, Dec. 19 Chorus Concert at the Fort Pierce Central High School Auditorium – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21 Band Concert at Forest Grove in the Cafeteria – 6:00 p.m.
Ft. Pierce Magnet School of the Arts
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Holiday Spectacular (Student Performances) at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
Fort Pierce Central High School
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Sounds of The Season Holiday Concert – 7:00 p.m. $5 per person
Frances K. Sweet Elementary
Thursday, Nov. 30 – Art Fair from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2 – Breakfast with Santa Hosted by Student Council from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. $5 per person (Includes Craft and Picture with Santa)
Lakewood Park Elementary
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
Monday, Dec. 11 – Penguin Patch Holiday Store Opens
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Performance at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Breakfast with Santa from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – VPK Holiday Program at 1:45 p.m.
Lawnwood Elementary
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Show at 6:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Academy
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Orchestra Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the LPA Auditorium
Saturday, Dec. 9 – Homecoming Dance, Arabian Nights at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Chorus Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the LPA Auditorium
Monday, Dec. 18 – Middle School Band Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the LPA Auditorium
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – High Wind Symphony Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the LPA Auditorium
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Theatre Superior Showcase at 6:30 p.m. in the LPA Auditorium
Manatee Academy
Thursday, Dec. 2 – “Fall into Winter Festival” in the Manatee Gymnasium from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Band Winter Concert in the Centennial High School Auditorium – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 Chorus Concert in the Manatee Academy Cafeteria – 6:30 p.m.
Mariposa Elementary
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Chorus/Book Fair at Barnes & Noble (3001 NW Fed. Hwy, Jensen) – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Instrumental Ensemble Performance at School Board Meeting (Allapattah Flats – 12051 Copper Creek Dr., PSL) – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Instrumental Ensemble/Chorus at Mariposa in Cafeteria – 6:00 p.m. – Approx. 6:45 p.m.
Palm Pointe Research School at Tradition
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Elementary Rocket Chorus and 6th Grade Band Young Musicians Holiday Concert at Palm Pointe – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 8 – 8th Grade Jazz Band and Rocket Chorus Performance at Tradition Square – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9 – Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. – 11a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Palm Pointe Holiday Fine Arts Extravaganza at Palm Pointe – 6:30 p.m.
Rivers Edge Elementary
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Breakfast with Santa from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – 4th Grade Chorus Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Giving Tree Assembly from 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Winter Concert from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Southern Oaks Middle School
Friday, Dec. 8 – SOMS Band Presents an Old-Fashioned Country Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the SOMS Cafeteria. Admission is FREE, but new, unwrapped toys as Toys for Tots donations are welcomed.
Southport Middle School
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Winter Band Concert in Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15 – Winter Drama Production Evening Show (Legally Blonde Jr.) at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Winter Drama Production Matinee (Legally Blonde Jr.) at 2:00 p.m.
St. Lucie Elementary
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Publix Math Night from 5:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Publix
St. Lucie West K-8
Friday Dec. 1 – Monday, Dec. 11 – PTO Holiday Shoppe
Monday, Dec. 4 – Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Student Council Giving Tree
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Holiday Band Concert – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Science Fair and Game Night – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 – S.A.G.E. Expo – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – 1st Grade Winter Tea – 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21 – 1st Grade Polar Express Day – 1:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 22 – PBiS Neon Dance – Time TBD
Treasure Coast HS IB Academy & FBLA will be volunteering at the TC Food Bank Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. as part of their Annual Helping Hand Focus
Tuesday, Dec. 5 FBLA Holiday Fundraiser at Big Apple Pizza from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Treasure Coast High School Band and Chorus Prism Concert (Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door.)
Friday, Dec. 15 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16 – 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
White City Elementary
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Governor Scott Honors Local Teacher with Shine Award
C.A. Moore Instructor Nardi Routten stood before the Florida Cabinet this week with six other Florida educators of distinction as Governor Rick Scott recognized them with the Shine Award. This prestigious award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. 
According to a press release issued from the Florida Department of Education, Governor Rick Scott said, “I am proud to present these outstanding educators with the Governor’s Shine Award and thank them for their commitment to ensuring students reach their full potential. The educators honored today represent the thousands of great teachers around the state who are dedicated to preparing students for college and a future career.”
Routten’s fourth graders couldn’t agree more. Principal Ucola Barrett-Baxter said the students are eager to get to class as soon as they arrive on campus. “Each day is a new adventure – they just can’t wait to discover what Mrs. Routten has planned for them to solve, to explore, or to create. Her classroom is very collaborative in nature with a rigorous pace, challenging work, can-do culture, and supportive infrastructure.”
Nardi Routten is a 20-year veteran educator and the 2015 Milken Educator Award winner. She is also a member of the Teacher Leader Fellowship 2016, member of Leadership Florida, Education Class II and is currently working on her second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools is a B rated District with no failing schools proudly serving the students as the second highest ranking School District on the Treasure Coast. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information, visit, http://www.stlucieschools.org.
