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Allapattah Flats K-8 School welcomes their “Safety Patrol Gators” for the 2018/2019 School Year! Our 5th Grade Safety Patrols are ready, willing, and able to assist with keeping our campus safe! Their first week has been awesome! They stand proudly at their post each morning and each afternoon promoting Safety, Responsibility, and Respect! Welcome, APFK-8 School Safety Patrol Gators!
On October 19, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join with others to wear pink. Why Wear It Pink on October 19th? This is a day people come together in work places, schools, homes and communities to wear pink, raise money and show their support for breast cancer awareness. Snap a Wear It Pink photo and send it to Stacy Donnelly, the District’s Wellness Manager, at stacy.donnelly@stlucieschools.org
This year’s 34th Annual Business & Industry Awards, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, was an evening to celebrate businesses and organizations in St. Lucie County that positively contribute to the area’s economic well-being and quality of life. Nominees for the award were submitted to the Chamber and each was judged on criteria including community involvement, economic impact, Chamber participation, and environmental responsibility. St. Lucie Public Schools and the Fort Pierce Westwood Veterinary Academy are proud to have been recognized as finalists in their respective categories of Subsidized Organizations and Animal Services. Congratulations to the overall … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools has partnered with Healthy Schools – the nation’s largest school vaccine provider – to offer flu shots to your child during the school day. The copay is $0, so there is no cost to you. The CDC recommends a flu shot as your child’s number one defense against the flu. Our District’s goal is to ensure that flu shots are available to our students. Help us as St. Lucie Public Schools Fights the Flu. Learn more and sign up your child for a flu shot — it’s not too late! enroll.stlucieflu.com #StLucieFightstheFlu #flushotsmakeHealthySchools
Help Buick donate up to $10,000 to Ft. Pierce Westwood High School! Drivers 21 and older are invited to take a 2 – 3 minute test drive on November 3rd at Fort Pierce Westwood High School. Buick will donate $10 for the first 100 test drives and $20 per test drive after the school hits the 100 benchmark. The event is scheduled from 8 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, November 3rd.
St. Lucie Public Schools is committed to helping students reach their post-secondary and career aspirations. On October 18th, juniors, seniors, and parents are invited to attend the College Fair and take one step closer to achieving personal goals. This Fair is designed to assist students with college and career choices. Representatives from more than 70 colleges, universities, career/technical programs, and military organizations will share their expertise, experience, and opportunities. Families are advised to come prepared with questions as it is a unique opportunity to access numerous experts in one location. Local high schools will also have representatives from guidance and … Read More
On September 27, high school guidance counselors and graduation coaches from across the District had the privilege of touring and learning about five outstanding businesses in St. Lucie County. The stops included ABC Medical, The Porch Factory, Maverick Boat Group, Southern Eagle Distributing and PGA Golf Club. While on the tour, participants learned about job opportunities for students that address the skills gap, as identified by the Economic Development Council, in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing and skill trades.
On Saturday, November 3rd, the Jessica Clinton Foundation and the Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County will host FREE heart screenings for students ages 5 to 20. Registration is easy. Simply visit www.JessicaClinton.org or call 772-215-1912. Don’t miss a beat. Register for your FREE heart screening today. The screenings will take place on Saturday, November 3rd from 8AM to 4:30PM at the Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County located at 5150 NW Milner Drive. That’s just off Midway Road. Be heart healthy – register today!
Marching Band Showcase SATURDAY October 20, 2018 (Middle and High School Marching Bands) Lawnwood Stadium Fort Pierce Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Interested in what’s happening in October? Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 20th and don’t miss the Fall Into Literacy Celebration! This event is for the whole community. The Treasure Coast Literacy Association will be there with our puppet theatre and fairy tale books helping families to understand the benefits of reading and play.
St. Lucie Public Schools Exceptional Student Education District Advisory Council will meet on Monday, October 22, 2018, to discuss social/emotional learning. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Virginia College in Fort Pierce from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.
The first two weeks of October are Disability History and Awareness Weeks! Here are some facts: One of every five Americans is a person with a disability. A person may be born with a disability, may acquire a disability through an accident or illness, or may acquire a disability as part of growing older. Although disability is a natural part of life, people with disabilities have not always had access to equal opportunities. Not until 1975, with the passage of the Federal Education for All Handicapped Children Act (now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), did school-age … Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Five leaders from around the country have been appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board to serve four-year terms, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today. This year’s Governing Board appointees include four new members and one re-appointed member—the Board’s current Vice Chair Tonya Matthews. The appointees’ terms begin on Oct. 1, 2018, and end on Sept. 30, 2022. The appointees will help set policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. NAEP offers to the public and to education policymakers at the national, state and local levels, objective data … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools has partnered with Healthy Schools – the nation’s largest school vaccine provider – to offer flu shots to your child during the school day. The copay is $0, so there is no cost to you. The CDC recommends a flu shot as your child’s number one defense against the flu. Our District’s goal is to ensure that flu shots are available to our students. Help us as St. Lucie Public Schools Fights the Flu. Learn more and sign up your child for a flu shot — it’s not too late! enroll.stlucieflu.com #StLucieFightstheFlu #flushotsmakeHealthySchools
Once again, Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott have invited all Florida students to participate in the annual Hispanic Heritage Month art and essay contests, which will be centered around the theme, “A Celebration of Innovative Hispanic-American Leaders.” Students in grades K-3 have a chance to win a cash prize by submitting artwork, and students in grades 4-12 can earn a 4-YEAR FLORIDA PREPAID SCHOLARSHIP through the essay contest. The prizes could transform the lives of a student in your class or school. We hope that you will encourage all of your students to take full advantage of this opportunity to enhance their appreciation for … Read More
The Jazz Band from Treasure Coast High School and musicians from Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition served as the “Clinic Band” for a professional development offered to area band directors. The focus was on Rhythm Sections and Jazz Bands. The Blue Bird Education Foundation sponsored professional musician Brian Menendez to aid in facilitating the training opportunity. #SLPSLMedici
National Custodial Workers Day 2018 is Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the USA. National Custodial Workers Day is sometimes referred to as National Custodial Workers Recognition Day or National Custodian Appreciation Day, but they do all aim for the same thing — thank our custodial workers for what they do every day. We appreciate the duties and responsibilities fulfilled by our custodial teams. The results of their work, namely clean and safe environments, are important and indeed recognizable. Thank you!
Teachers Katie Avra, Desiree Miller, Susan Wessel, and Cary Schott, are pictured with A.E. Backus Gallery Director J. Marhsall Adams. The teachers are learning about the works of A.E. Backus as well as learning how to use digital software to manipulate and teach Art elements incorporating the artist’s work. What is the SLPS Medici Project? ~Enhancing the practice of artist educators and student achievement through the Arts and Sciences. ~A professional development initiative supporting the natural integration of Arts and Science. ***The Medici family was the greatest supporter of Arts and Sciences during the Renaissance. An innovative, strong, standards-based professional development program. … Read More
Do you like basketball, music, football, free give-aways, and more? Plan to attend the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Pop-Up Party at Bayshore Elementary School on October 18th from 5 PM to 7 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our School Resource Officers and have fun with family and friends!
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) was started in 2002 as a pilot program through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in four states with the purpose of introducing school children to fresh fruits and vegetables. The FFVP was made a permanent grant program nationwide in 2008 and is funded through the Farm Bill. The goal of FFVP is to create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices; expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience; increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption; and make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health. … Read More