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SLPS vs. Firefighters Mark your calendar and spread the word to attend and cheer on your colleagues. Tickets to the game include admission to the Mets game that night and fireworks. Tickets ($8 each) can be purchased ahead of time by visiting www.EFSLC.org or by calling the Education Foundation office. Thank you for your support on this great event!
Beginning Wednesday, May 9th, The Parent Academy will offer Parenting Wisely – a free workshop for parents focused on building positive relationships and developing effective communication with your kids. Sessions will be Wednesday evenings, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Virginia College in Ft. Pierce. Participants who attend all four sessions will receive a FREE gift card! Register at: https://www.parentacademyslc.org/worksh…/parenting-wisely-4/ or call (772) 302-3147.
It’s just around the corner! Celebrate the teachers and staff members across the district who help each child, every day by going above and beyond to support their teaching and learning needs.
Treasure Coast High School boasts of many business partners throughout the community. One such business partner is Wing Stop. During their grand opening, TCHS was there in full force to support and celebrate with them. From the step team to our musicians, TCHS was there. Wings never tasted so good!
St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to announce that Morningside Elementary’s (MSE) Odyssey of the Mind Team is advancing to the World Finals competition slated for May 23 – May 26 in Ames, Iowa. Morningside’s team will convene with approximately 850 other teams for what is deemed to be the largest creative problem-solving competition. Julie Moore is an instructor at MSE and coach for the MSE Odyssey of the Mind Team. “This is a fantastic group of students. Each brings a unique gift to the team,” said Moore. Team members Addison Moore, 5th grade; Derek Boyer, 5th grade; Josh Caron, … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to announce that Morningside Elementary’s (MSE) Odyssey of the Mind Team is advancing to the World Finals competition slated for May 23 – May 26 in Ames, Iowa. Morningside’s team will convene with approximately 850 other teams for what is deemed to be the largest creative problem-solving competition. Julie Moore is an instructor at MSE and coach for the MSE Odyssey of the Mind Team. “This is a fantastic group of students. Each brings a unique gift to the team,” said Moore. Team members Addison Moore, 5th grade; Derek … Read More
Are you currently a Biology teacher and interested in learning more about your new textbook? Join us on Monday, June 18th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm for a training facilitated by Canvas. Canvas is St. Lucie Public Schools learning management system which has replaced Infinity for the 2017-18 school year. It connects all of the digital tools and resources into one simple place so you can venture digitally. Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
Calling all 10th, 11th and Government Teachers! Would you like to learn more about utilizing your new Pearson Education textbook? Join us for a summer training opportunity facilitated by Canvas trainers on Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at Allapattah Flats K-8. Canvas is St. Lucie Public Schools’ learning management system that connects all the digital tools and resources teachers use into one simple place. Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
Are you interested in growing instructional technology utilization in your classroom? Would you like to create an online learning environment for your students? If so, then join us as we venture digitally into Canvas, an online learning management system that connects all of the digital resources and tools teachers use into one simple place. Training is on Tuesday, June 19th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Allapattah Flats K8. Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
Northport eighth graders have been given a wonderful opportunity to tour Washington, D.C. next year. Instructor Thomas McDonald is organizing this enlightening and educational trip for our students. It truly will be the experience of a lifetime for many students. To visit the informational site, visit Northport K-8 Washington DC Trip on Facebook. Northport is well recognized as a school that nurtures and teaches civics, patriotism, free thought and love of country. This is a wonderful opportunity for any incoming eighth grader. Thank you, Mr. McDonald!
Northport second grade instructor Jennifer Lusardi and her class, along with students and teachers from VPK to grade five, participated in fun and energizing field days recently at Northport. The students loved the time playing games and competing for ribbons. According to campus participants, this was healthy, fun, and promoted positive interaction and socialization skills. The kids absolutely loved it! Many thanks to coaches, teachers and parents who made NP Field Days a success for the children.
Northport eighth graders were immersed in a full day of science boot camp with a focus on key standards recently in preparation for their upcoming tests. Great job and a really innovative focus on science @Northport!
Elaine Lawrence’s first graders proudly bring their Young Author books to the media center today. It was so difficult to pick the two best books to enter competition. ❤ Great job to children and teacher. At Northport, the entire school participates in the annual Young Authors program. The program brings joy to writing, a common language among teachers, students and parents and provides a time to have fun with words and illustrations. Each teacher turns in “Best Class Representatives,” and from those books, seven are selected to visit the District Young Authors Ceremony. At Northport, we share in the spirit … Read More
Port St. Lucie High School students take time during organized school-wide events such as the recent flag football game to reflect in remembrance of victims of violence. Student leaders work with school administrators to plan school events and opportunities for students to voice thoughts, share ideas, and exercise positive civic responsibilities.
A high-quality public education should empower today’s young people with the skills they need to forge a path to bright futures. With this in mind, GreatSchools is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 College Success Award. This honor recognizes 814 high schools across nine states that have a successful track record of going beyond simply graduating students to helping them enroll in college and succeed once they get there. The College Success Award-winning high schools stand out based on school-level postsecondary data collected and shared by their states. This data tells us whether students enroll in college, are … Read More
LPA student Bradley Livingston, is a 10th grader whose artwork, “Lively Toes,” has been accepted for the Dali Museum’s Surrealist Art Exhibit in St. Petersburg, Florida. His work will be displayed together with 100 juried works shown at “The Marvelous, the Fantastic & the Grotesque” Exhibition, May 19th – August 26, 2018. Congratulations to Bradley Livingston on a job well done!
Students in Ms. Merritt’s Creative Writing Class at Lincoln Park Academy earned several awards in the Indian River State College Annual Creative Writing Contest. Students submitted one original work of writing in the poetry, drama, or short story category. The students’ work was judged by IRSC faculty members, and the awards were received on March 29th at the 2018 Creative Writing Contest Award Ceremony held at IRSC. Casarah Dickson- 2nd Place Freshman Award Marissa Ward- 1st Place Sophomore Award Ryan Dakin- 3rd Place Junior Award Isabelle McConville- 2nd Place Junior Award The students are pictured with their teacher, Ms. Merritt.
Northport K8 and Port St. Lucie High School Culinary Teams delivered up gourmet tastes that delighted those who attended the Taste of St. Lucie Big Brothers Big Sisters event. Northport’s mini pineapple upside down cakes disappeared as fast as the Port St. Lucie High School’s Crawfish Bisque and Boom-Boom Wontons. Our student chefs were outstanding!
Ms. Kelly Owens, FSBA Leadership Services Consultant, presented Dr. Donna Mills with a Certified Board Member (CBM) distinction award at the April 24 SLPS Board Workshop. The Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) presents this distinction to its members within their respective districts. Congratulations, Dr. Mills!
Morningside Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team is one of the two best creative problem-solving teams in the state of Florida! This has earned them the right to compete with 25 other countries at the World Finals. The school is working hard to raise the money for travel, but they need your help! Please consider donating to the cause. This can be done in two ways: The Education Foundation is collecting donations. Donate on-line by going to www.efslc.org. Click on “donate now,” then “Apply to” and finally “SLE” the money put in here will go directly to us! You may … Read More