Author: FELICIA DIAZ

Last week, every student from kindergarten through 5th grade proudly participated in our Student Council elections. It was more than just casting a vote—it was an incredible opportunity for our young leaders to learn about civic responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of making their voices count. Watching students take ownership of the process and cheer for their peers showed the true spirit of leadership and community at Lawnwood Elementary. These experiences help build confidence and prepare our future voters to be informed, active citizens. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and commitment to learning beyond the classroom! #StudentVoice #LawnwoodLeopardsLead … Read More

Brain Break + Math Fun in Ms. Jacob’s Class! Ms. Jacob’s 5th graders at Lawnwood Elementary School turned an ordinary brain break into an exciting learning opportunity with a twist—Rock-Paper-Scissors with math! After each round, the winner challenged their opponent with a math question like: “What’s a tenth times a tenth?” “What’s 4 × 8?” “Can you solve 40 × 800?” This creative activity combined movement with mental math, helping students stay energized while reinforcing key concepts. It’s a fantastic way to keep those math minds sharp and make learning fun. Way to go, Lawnwood Leopards—showing that math can be … Read More

The students in Ms. Jacob’s 5th Grade class explored decimal multiplication by solving problems multiplying decimal numbers and whole numbers. Using place value blocks, visual models, and whiteboards, students applied place value strategies to multiply decimals by one-hundredth, deepening their understanding of NSO.2.5 (Multiply a multi-digit number with decimals to the tenths by one-tenth using place value strategies and models. Multiply a multi-digit number with decimals to the tenths by one-hundredth using place value strategies and models). This promoted the concrete representations and collaborative problem-solving. The students enjoyed building and engaging with other students. According to a student, she stated … Read More

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Wright’s fourth-grade class at Lawnwood Elementary took a vibrant journey into the heart of Guatemala. Through an engaging and hands-on cultural exploration, students learned about the country’s rich traditions, colorful history, and unique geography. From traditional foods and music to famous landmarks, the class discovered what makes Guatemala such a special part of the Hispanic world. Mrs. Wright emphasized the importance of honoring diversity and recognizing the valuable contributions of Hispanic cultures to our global community. The students were enthusiastic and curious, making this learning experience both meaningful and memorable. Way to go … Read More

Students at Lawnwood Elementary School attended a special presentation by the Oxbow Eco-Center for meeting their first attendance incentive. Children learned about several animals and the features that make them unique. One fun fact discussed was that the eye shape of snakes is a key feature that can allow a person to distinguish which are venomous and not. This was a very interactive and fun experience for all those who attended. Remember to come to school, arrive on time, and stay all day in order to participate in the attendance incentives! Tracking attendance is valuable and serves a critical role … Read More

The Orlando Science Center visited for an in-school field trip at Lawnwood Elementary School. 5th-grade students were able to participate in various science labs to deepen their understanding and skills. These hands-on experiences provided students with several real-world examples as connections were made. One example of this was the rollercoaster lab. In the rollercoaster lab, students discussed kinetic and potential energy, friction, and gravity as they considered how rollercoasters move. This was a very engaging STEM experience, and students enjoyed this opportunity. Way to go, Lawnwood Leopards! We can’t wait to schedule future visits, as this was a student favorite. … Read More

Students, families, teachers, and staff of Lawnwood Elementary School enjoyed a night of learning at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce. Children were greeted with several book options to choose from. They read and completed a reading comprehension task afterward. When the activity was finished, students were provided pizza and selected a beverage with their families. Children were especially excited to be able to keep the book(s) they selected. We appreciate the love and support shown at this lovely family and community event! Thank you to all who came out this night, as there was a great turnout and fun … Read More

The Girls on the Run Program is so much more than a running club! Participants not only engage in healthy physical activity while developing confidence and learning life skills, but they also learn about the strength of teamwork and helping others. This is something applied and considered each time they meet. The Lawnwood Elementary School Girls on the Run team wrote encouraging notes and made 46 goodie bags for the Pace Center for Girls. We are so proud of the work these young ladies are doing each and every day. They continue to make a difference with their efforts. Go … Read More

Lawnwood students planted seeds for their April PBIS event. Students enjoyed learning about gardening and growing plants while completing this activity. Go Leopards!

The Girls on the Run at Lawnwood Elementary had a blast celebrating the end of their season at the annual 5K. Running buddies encouraged students along the way, cheering the girls on. Students learned about various life skills during weekly meetings. Way to go Lawnwood Leopards!

Students at Lawnwood Elementary conducted silly science experiments with candy corn! Classes used various liquids to predict and watch what happened. Students recorded their results and enjoyed their tasty treat afterward.    

Bingo for Books was a blast at Lawnwood Elementary last week! Students and their families played bingo to build their home library collection. Thank you to all of those who came out to participate and make this event a success!

Mrs. Jackson, Administrator on Special Assignment for Family and Community Involvement, spoke at Lawnwood Elementary’s first SAC and PTO meeting to discuss the importance of attendance. Participants learned about tools, available support, and activities to understand different scenarios. Attendance matters at Lawnwood!

Teachers and students at Lawnwood Elementary track reading through the use of bulletin boards. These interactive bulletin boards encourage ongoing conversation about the exciting texts selected and minutes read weekly. Keep up the great work Leopards and happy reading!

Coach Paul’s fifth-grade PE students enjoyed a game of Monster Ball. The students used small balls to move the big ball to the opposing team’s side.  Students enjoyed the game as they used overhand and underhand throws to score points.

During the fall season, Weatherbee Elementary girls have learned a wide range of skills through the empowering Girls on the Run program. Students have learned to become contributing members of a team, make good choices in their own personal lives, become leaders, and much more. Way to go Mariners!

Students in Ms. Mercado’s class are learning the different roles of a pizzeria at an Italian restaurant. Check out these awesome chefs serving some delicious pizza and pasta! The customers are enjoying the amazing food cooked by our own WBE students.

Many thanks to science teacher Ms. Donovan for arranging and scheduling the entertaining FPL program for Weatherbee’s second and third graders. Students had a great time learning ways to conserve energy!

Students in Mrs. C’ third-grade class enjoyed a game of Jeopardy to practice solving various math word problems. Way to go Mariners!

  Mrs. Collins’s class was caught in action using the life size 100 chart. Students were asked to find an odd number and solve addition equations.