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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
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 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
Don’t miss a morning filled with fun and festivities at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie Saturday, April 28th 9 AM to 1 PM FREE SAFETY FESTIVAL AND FAMILY READING FESTIVAL
St. Lucie Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Department would like to congratulate Brandon Parks and Shannon Sears of Fort Pierce Central High School’s Culinary Program for winning the first Student Culinary Cook-Off. Their entree, Boom Boom Chicken Bake, will be featured on the 2018-2019 school lunch menu. The purpose of the event was for student chefs to create enticing entrees for the School Meals Program following the USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program. The middle school culinary arts program provided Smart Snack approved treats. Ms. Tremblay’s Culinary students (Meghan and Samantha Cooper-De Quesada) are shown below at Fort … Read More
The SLPS vs. Firefighters softball game hosted by the Education Foundation is coming up soon. Mark your calendar and spread the word to attend and cheer on your colleagues. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by visiting www.EFSLC.org or by calling the Education Foundation office . Tickets to the game include admission to the Mets game that night and fireworks. Thank you for your support on this great event!
Music In Our Schools Month is the National Association for Music Education’s annual celebration. Music educators, students, and communities engage in promoting the benefits of high quality music education programs in St. Lucie Public Schools. The theme for this year is “Music Connects Us.” Music is often called a ‘universal language.’ Every culture has developed their own system of music and the art has proven to be important in nearly every aspect of society. Learning how to interact with this ubiquitous world of music is of vital importance to all students throughout their entire school career. St. Lucie Public Schools … Read More
Students learn about the economy in a fun and creative way by participating in the FCEE annual Economic Poster Contest. Each year, approximately 300 students gain a better understanding of our economic system through their participation in this exciting competition. Students learn a basic economic concept and then use their creativity and art skills to demonstrate their understanding of the concept in a colorful drawing. Teachers submit their entries in both the fall and spring semester, after which 12 winners are selected (each term). Entries are judged on originality, creativity, and accuracy of concept. Each winning entry receive $25 and a copy of … Read More
The Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to offer a summer training on Fostering a Growth Mindset. It will focus on how to help students believe they can succeed in the classroom. It is being offered through Canvas online from 6/4 – 7/31. Participants receive 20 hours in-service credits and it meets ESE recertification. Register via Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
District Gathering – fun for all! Members of the St. Lucie Public Schools District Office Staff who are serving at various temporary satellite offices throughout the District since the hurricane flooded the Orange Blossom Business Center had the opportunity to convene at Allapattah Flats for a recent meeting. Here, information about SLPS’s academic progress and facility updates was shared, a light luncheon was enjoyed, and a challenge to build a district office from sparse materials set the room abuzz with laughter.
Help spread the word about Summer STEAM opportunities for students. June 6 – July 12 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Monday – Thursday (Breakfast and lunch will be served; transportation is not provided.) Identified Locations Throughout St. Lucie County http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/federal/21-century/
Please click on the link below for the full flyer with complete details about each session which includes: course title, audience, capacity, location, presenters, date, and time. Seats available on first come, first serve basis! In-service points for ALL sessions! https://www.smore.com/hxk0n