Congratulations to our 8th grade students transitioning to high school! West Gate celebrated this occasion with a drive-thru ceremony.
Year: 2020
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West Gate K-8 Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Harris, surprised several of her former kinder students during their drive-through high school ceremonies by not only being there to celebrate their achievements, but also to personally hand deliver their diplomas.
West Gate K-8 teachers organized and distributed student items left at school before the closing. Following CDC and district guidelines, teachers practiced social distancing, wore protective masks, and shared some emotional good-byes as parents and students gathered their belongings.
Allapattah Flats K-8 Agriculture Program and FFA Chapter are new to the district and have worked hard to make a name for themselves this first year. Below are two big accomplishments the FFA Chapter made this year during the midst of Covid-19. The following contests were coached by the Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor Kristen Newell. On Wednesday, May 20th, three FFA members from the Allapattah Flats FFA Chapter competed in the Virtual Vegetable Evaluation contest. These students had to identify vegetables, insects, and weeds from pictures they were given on the exam. The team placed 3rd in the state … Read More
Southport Middle School would like to express their gratitude to the many generous residents of Ballentrae, in Port St. Lucie, for their continued support of our Grace Packs program. A huge thank you to Jack Jennings, from Ballentrae, who spearheaded the donation drive. Because of their support to our Grace Packs program, all our Grace Packs families will be provided with healthy food during this difficult time. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the numerous teachers and volunteers who generously donated groceries and/or money, organized, adopted, and/or delivered Grace Packs to our Southport families these past few … Read More
5th Grade teachers were excited to see their students recently as they returned laptops and picked up their belongings. We are proud of our students and all of their hard work and we wish them the best as they move up to middle school.
Our latest Dell Certified Educators worked with experienced Dell EMC consultants and SLPS district leaders to integrate best practices in the application of technology to their instruction, curriculum, and assessment. On their path to becoming Certified Educators, each developed a personal goal to facilitate learning in a technology-rich, student-centered environment. Their participation in whole group training and individual technology coaching sessions allowed them to demonstrate their increased skill levels with the application of technology. As the third cohort of the Leaders of Innovative Technology (LIT) in SLPS. These teachers continue to share their knowledge with others at their school sites to enhance the … Read More
The graduation ceremonies will air on WLX-TV, the Education Channel of St. Lucie County, appearing on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream channel 19, and ATT TV channel 99. Furthermore, a link to the broadcasts will be found on the St. Lucie Public Schools webpage at www.stlucieschools.org. Once aired, the ceremonies can be accessed through YouTube on-demand. Schedule of Virtual Graduations May 26, 2020 St. Lucie West Centennial, 9:00 A.M. Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy, 11:00 A.M. Treasure Coast High School, 1:00 P.M. May 27, 2020 Lincoln Park Academy, 9:00 A.M. Ft. Pierce … Read More
If your district-issued laptop is in need of repair, please visit Bayshore Elementary School from 9 am-11 am or Weatherbee Elementary School from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm this week. Repair technicians are available and on-site Tuesday through Friday.
Ms. Kimberly Nedrow’s art students participated in an art poster contest back in January. Congratulations goes to: • Emelie Paula, 7th Grade Whale Sharks – 1st Prize and $200 • Mishelle Scuderi, 8th Grade Whitetips – 2nd Prize and $150 • Keirah Jimeson and Tiffany Perez, 6th Grade Whitetips – 3rd Prize and $50 each • Sammiah Dorelus, 8th Grade Whitetips and Luyeisy Marquez-Moreno, 8th Grade Megalodons – 4th Prize and $37.50 each In fact, Emelie’s and Tiffany’s poster entries are still in the running for a national prize in their grade groups. You can help by clicking on the … Read More
We are so proud to announce that CAST Kindergartner, Gia Grasso, has won the Sunrise Theatre Coloring Contest for the 5 & under category. Gia worked on this “extra project” while keeping up with her core classes online (including: Dance, Drama, Music, PE, and Visual Art). Congratulations Gia.
Flattening the emotional curve: Elasticity and Resiliency During COVID-19 was the theme of a webinar offered in late April. Recently, Mrs. Elizabet Flores participated in the webinar that helps with strategies and tools to identify those students that need motivation for distance learning and how to deal with the stressful situation of COVID-19. She came away from the webinar with excellent tools to share.
Miss Quinones, first grade teacher at WMP, was selected as the Texas Roadhouse Teacher of the Year based on submissions from her students! She won a great gift basket and a free entrée at the restaurant every month for a YEAR! Way to go Miss Q!
St. Lucie Public Schools Math Curriculum Specialist, Christina Worley was just awarded a Kenneth Kidd Mini-Grant from the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The grant funds projects that enhance teacher and student understanding of mathematics. Ms. Worley’s grant proposal focused on teacher training in developing engaging ways for students to review math concepts. The funds will be used to purchase supplies for teachers to create “Escape Room” activities for students. Congratulations!
On Friday, May 15th, secondary music students in St. Lucie Public Schools and their teachers played “Lean on Me” in their yards to honor all those who have sacrificed so much during this Covid-19 pandemic. It was a touching tribute and a wonderful way to connect virtually with one another! Great job everyone!
Join us on Facebook for the next two weeks as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 through our “Salute to Seniors!”
If your district-issued laptop is in need of repair, please visit Lawnwood Elementary School from 9 am-11 am or Floresta Elementary School from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm this week. Repair technicians are available and on-site Monday through Friday.
Ms. Swabon’s elementary visual art students at CAST have been submitting their art for various projects. Some included here are: leaf rubbings, creating a “found object” color wheel, drawing and photography of everyday life and documentary photography.
Weatherbee students celebrated Earth Day 2020 in a variety of ways: picking up litter, planting seeds, making bird feeders, and more! We are proud of how much our Mariners care for our planet. (photo collage: K. Donovan)