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Let the summer begin! Our Summer Adventure workshops are back and better than ever! Each Thursday in July will be a new theme for families to explore – from weather to Florida Wildlife! Bring your children ages 4 – 11 and join us this summer for fun hands on activities and each child will also go home with a book! Summer Adventures will be held at the UP (United Against Poverty) Center in Fort Pierce. Please call to RSVP at 772-466-302-3147.
Join us at Grace Way Village for Parenting Wisely starting Wednesday, July 5th. Our goal with this 4-session workshop is to provide parents support and helpful tips to improve family interactions and communication.
Grace Way Village is one of many nonprofits looking forward to supporting teachers in their efforts to care for our community’s children! There are many non-profit organizations in the area that can help with the needs of your students. For Information, you are invited to attend the Back To School Expo on Thursday, July 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm. Discover the many things nonprofits can do for your students!
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Twenty-one schools, more than half of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS), saw an increase in school grades and the District grade jumped to a B — the second highest District on the Treasure Coast in total points earned according to reports released by the Florida Department of Education. “The data continues telling a positive story about the academic growth taking place in our classrooms across the District,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent. “Our teachers, our administrators, our support staff, our bus drivers — everyone, absolutely everyone is putting forth the effort to support our children to … Read More
Twenty-one schools, more than half of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS), saw an increase in school grades and the District grade jumped to a B — the second highest District on the Treasure Coast in total points earned according to reports released by the Florida Department of Education. “The data continues telling a positive story about the academic growth taking place in our classrooms across the District,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent. “Our teachers, our administrators, our support staff, our bus drivers — everyone, absolutely everyone is putting forth the effort to support our children to make a positive difference … Read More
This summer, students are learning, exploring, and creating healthy habits. In the 21st Century summer program, the Florida Department of Health School Nurses are working with students to educate them about the 5-2-1-0 message and promoting healthy habits about nutrition and physical activity. 5 – or more fruits and vegetables 2 – hours or less recreational screen time 1 – hour or more of physical activity 0 – sugary drinks, more water For more information about 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go, visit www.letsgo.org.
New Teacher Orientation Community Showcase Thursday, August 3rd 3:00-4:30 p.m. Port St. Lucie Civic Center For vendor information and to Sign up: http://stluciechamber.org/rsvpmaker/teacher-orientation-showcase-2017-08-03/
Entertain the entire family this July with a host of programs at the Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library. Storytime Jam runs every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. Legos at the Library is slated for Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Jam out with the movie “Rock Dog” on Friday, July 7 at 2 p.m. Featuring the voices of Luke Wilson and Eddie Izzard, this animated film is rated PG with a running time of 90 minutes. S.T.E.A.M. Power gets cooking on Saturday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Ages 8 to 18 can participate in hands-on activities that focus … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools seeks high-quality candidates to create, motivate, inspire, and teach students in all grades and subject areas. Explore the possibilities as well as the competitive salaries and benefits. Visit our website at Why St Lucie and visit our Teacher Career Fair. SLPS Teacher Career Fair Friday, July 14th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM St. Lucie West K-8 School
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – While summertime may bring up thoughts of vacation and relaxation, it is not a good time to take a break from nutrition. That’s why St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly supports the summer meals programs for kids eighteen and under. According to SLPS Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest, “Children who are eligible to receive free meals will find open sites on many school campuses. We serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All the students need to do is register with the front office before they come to the cafeteria.” SLPS sites offering this free service … Read More
While summertime may bring up thoughts of vacation and relaxation, it is not a good time to take a break from nutrition. That’s why St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly supports the summer meals programs for kids eighteen and under. According to SLPS Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest, “Children who are eligible to receive free meals will find open sites on many school campuses. We serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All the students need to do is register with the front office before they come to the cafeteria.” SLPS sites offering this free service through August 4, 2017, … Read More
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Students from St. Lucie County learned about character, leadership, problem solving, and much more at this year’s Restoring the Village Youth Leadership Symposium. Coaches and their athletic teams attended from area schools as well as youth groups and leaders from area clubs and organizations. As this event grows each year, participants are looking forward to next year’s symposium!
Summer VPK at Northport is off to a fabulous start! Students and teachers are working hard to prepare for kindergarten in August as students have fun exploring books, learning about their world, and interacting positively!
Spill the Water! Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, so keep items around your home free of standing water this summer. “Be a hero. Spill the water!” Go to www.SpillTheWater for more information about mosquitoes and what you can do to reduce infection and prevent the spread of mosquitoes.
Frances K. Sweet 5th grade students were guided in a positive direction by rising senior Haniya Shareef of Lincoln Park Academy. She conducted a motivational and career-oriented seminar for students by facilitating discussions about their potential career paths, presumed weaknesses, and identified strengths. Students were encouraged to recognize their weaknesses but refuse to accept them. Additionally, they were encouraged to emphasize and develop their strengths in order to utilize them as they explore and develop their potential career path. During a seminar exercise, students wrote their weaknesses on one Post-it Note and their strengths on another Post-it Note. After the … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – As the school year wrapped up, so did the final rounds of academic competitions for science and history. On the international scene, Lincoln Park Academy’s Haniya Shareef reaped a big reward for her plant science project by capturing 4th place in this category. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair draws approximately 1,800 students from 75 countries around the world each year. This year’s competition was hosted by the city of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, back home, Port St. Lucie High School Junior Angel Vo was busy receiving the Florida Heritage Award and the Outstanding County Award … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools is searching for high-quality candidates to Create, Motivate, Inspire, and Teach students in all grades and subject areas. Whether you hold a teaching certificate, statement of eligibility, or Bachelor’s Degree and have considered teaching as a career we invite you to investigate the possibilities. St. Lucie Public Schools is the largest employer in the county. We offer competitive salary and benefits, perks and discounts to sites and services and referrals for discounts on local rents or associated fees. Visit our website at Why St Lucie and visit our Teacher Career Fair. SLPS Teacher Career Fair Friday, July 14th 10:00 … Read More
The Senior, Adult, and Youth Outstanding School Volunteer Awards were presented by Volunteer Coordinator Martha Underwood during the June School Board Meeting. Sharing the valuable qualities of each shining individual, Mrs. Underwood highlighted their service to schools and children. Senior Volunteer of the Year: Joan Blake – Bayshore Elementary Adult Volunteer of the Year: Suzi Scott – Northport K-8 Youth Volunteer of the Year: Nichapa Dancharnjitt – Lawnwood Elementary Volunteers are vital to the success of school programs, and SLPS is very appreciative of the countless hours, energy, and compassion its school volunteers generously donate each year. Thank you, and … Read More
At the June School Board Meeting, Crossing Guards Martha Lewis and Annette Wallace were recognized as STAR Award recipients for outstanding service to children and their community. Their positive contribution to the safe passage of students to and from school was appreciated by a citizen and shared with the District. Both Ms. Lewis and Ms. Wallace are to be commended on their diligence at keeping children safe and drivers in check with safe speeds at the intersection of 13th Street and Virginia Avenue. We thank you and congratulate you for your service!