Author: Pamela Ferentzy

Weatherbee second graders showcase their talents! Recently, the whole grade participated in and voted for the best entries in their coloring contest honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. With just over 100 second graders at Weatherbee Elementary, each student colored a page for the competition. All of the six second-grade classes then voted on a winner from each class. Administration even voted for the best overall in second-grade! Unfortunately, the winner was unable to be present for the awards ceremony and picture but did receive his medal. This was a great opportunity for the second-grade classes to demonstrate their ability to … Read More

Weatherbee Mariners in Mrs. Edwards’ 2nd grade chose a Spanish-speaking country to research for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students were responsible for researching their country, drawing the flag, and writing one interesting fact that they learned through their research. Students then shared their findings with an oral presentation to their peers. Students did an amazing job throughout the whole process and learned so much from each other! 

Weatherbee 5th-grade students recently met with a head engineer at NASA who grew up in Fort Pierce. They learned about his job, how it relates to the space science they are learning in class, and how he became a head engineer with NASA.  Go Mariners!

Recently, Weatherbee Elementary Young Authors enjoyed sharing their books with others; both in the classroom and on the morning announcements.  

Recently, Angela Thomas, Prevention Specialist with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, provided a 7-week Too Good For Violence program for Weatherbee Elementary 1st and 2nd-grade students.  They learned how to be responsible in keeping the classroom peaceful, how to manage their emotions, and practiced their conflict resolution skills.  Ms. Thomas is pictured here with some of her 1st and 2nd-grade students.  

Saint Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara and Chief Hester stopped by Weatherbee Elementary School on October 12th to present Mrs. Lynnea Lockwood with a laminated copy of a recent newspaper article highlighting her service to our country in the days following 9/11. Mrs. Lockwood was a Communications Specialist in the Army and retired as a Sergeant after spending four years in Iraq. She now teaches Exceptional Student Education at Weatherbee.

Weatherbee Mariners went BLUE against bullying on Monday, October 4th.

We are excited to announce our Weatherbee Employees of the Year! Mrs. Jaymee Millett – Teacher of the Year Ms. Cindy Mercado – First Year Teacher Mrs. Francine Squire – Distinguished Minority Educator Mrs. Saily Belfast – School Related Employee of the Year Congratulations to All! Ms. Cindy Mercado, First Year Teacher Mrs. Francine Squire, Distinguished Minority Educator Mrs. Saily Belfast, School Related Employee of the Year

Weatherbee classroom doors were decorated in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th through October 15th)    

Weatherbee 4th Grade Mariners attended their FSA Writes Pep Rally and got pumped up for a great day of writing!  

Weatherbee Elementary won 1st place for their school display in the 2021 St. Lucie County Fair contest presented by Sunrise Kiwanis Club. Our vision of the theme “Schools Shining Bright Under Carnival Lights” came to life through school-wide collaboration. Every department and grade group at Weatherbee was creatively represented within our fair booth, because our school shines the brightest through teamwork and the support of each other! Way to go Weatherbee!!

Fifth grade students celebrated Black History Month by painting in the style of the famous Florida Highwaymen. Select paintings will be displayed at the 6th Annual Highwaymen Heritage Festival in Fort Pierce at a later date. Our students enjoyed learning about local artists and their impact on our city!

Principal Dr. Kelly Nigro and Assistant Principal Mrs. Cassie Fess kicked off a week of celebrating literacy at Weatherbee with a school wide read aloud.  They read “Spaghetti In A Hot Dog Bun” by Maria Dismondy.  #CelebrateLiteracyWeek,Florida!

Families and Staff joined together recently to support and cheer our Girls On The Run as they ran their 5K celebratory race.   #GirlPowerWBE2020 Thanks to the Coaches!  Ms. Walls, Mrs. Squire, Ms. Imperato, and Ms. Nowaski.

Mariner students and staff wore orange and stood United Against Bullying on Wednesday, October 22, 2020.