Category: School News

In honor of Hispanic Hertiage Month, elementary art students in Ms. Nedrow’s class learned about Miami based Artist Romero Britto. Britto is a Brazilian artist, painter, and sculptor. He infused elements of cubism, pop art, serigraphy and graffiti. His patterns are filled with bold patterns that express hope, dreams and happiness! They chose from 3 different Britto templates and filled them with bright colors and fun patterns. Elementary also learned about texture by creating cute monsters using crayon rubbing techniques.

On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion conducted their first car wash of the school year at O’Reilly’s, located off US-1. Cadets were placed in different stations, such as the washing, drying, and sign–holding stations. Overall, the cadets were able to work as a team to showcase their leadership skills as they completed their tasks.

Grandparents Day at school is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the bonds between students, their families, and the community. Manatee Academy K-8 welcomed grandparents on 9/06 to be a part of their grandchild’s morning. Grandparents were served breakfast and afterward the ‘ManaTeam’ walked grandparents to their grandchild’s classroom – each had a small token of appreciation waiting for them. Thank you to all the families that made this day special for students!

 Mrs. Whitehead’s first-grade students have been learning about living things and life cycles. Life cycle is the series of changes in the life of an organism. They learned about the caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Over the course of a few days, they watched as the caterpillars spun into their cocoons and later turned into butterflies. Once the transformation was complete, they released them into our school’s garden.                                                                 … Read More

Fifth graders in Ms. Kalio’s class worked collaboratively to complete a science experiment about the Water Cycle! Students started by making predictions as to how water from the ocean becomes rain over land. They created a landscape model out of clay and poured water over the model. They covered their container with plastic wrap and secured it with a rubber band. It was placed in a sunny spot and students observed how water moved throughout the landscape. After, students analyzed and recorded their data!  

On a typical sweltering south Florida Friday afternoon, Key Club members helped set up the Pumpkin Patch at the Frist United Methodist Church. The church raises over $40,000 in pumpkin sales to help the community. Way to go FPC Key Club!

Fifth graders in Mrs. Portee’s class are sensational with strategies! Students competed in groups to solve multi-digit multiplication equations using various methods such as Area Model, Partial Product, and Traditional.  

To celebrate Perfect Attendance for September, Morningside Elementary held a special event where students with perfect attendance got to enjoy a fun pop-up incentive: throwing water balloons at our brave Principal, Assistant Principal, School Resource Deputy, and Instructional Coach! 💦 It was a blast, and we loved seeing the joy and excitement on everyone’s faces. 😄  

Mosaic Digital Academy’s elementary students explored mixtures of solids and multiplication through hands-on activities during the Elementary September Park Meet-up. Students enrolled in this virtual platform have multiple opportunities throughout the year to meet up with their peers to socialize and collaborate through standards-based learning. September’s theme was “Fall-icious”. Students used pumpkin seeds to create patterns and structures to help them understand mathematical concepts. Building arrays allowed them to relate multiplication and division by manipulating the pumpkin seeds in a variety of ways. Students then solved multiplication equations to create a recipe for a “Fall-icious” treat. Following their recipes, students … Read More

Wednesday dawned with a hint of anticipation—a day when the cafeteria transformed into something extraordinary. Picture it: the scent of freshly cut fruit and fresh breakfast favorites. The air buzzed with camaraderie, like a secret shared among friends. Our annual Senior/Freshman Breakfast had arrived, and it was more than just a meal—it was a rite of passage. An excited group of seniors and freshmen found themselves paired, seniors, seasoned veterans of high school drama and algebraic mysteries, stood ready to guide their fledgling novice counterparts. The seniors leaned across the tables, their wisdom posed thoughtful questions to their freshman companions, … Read More

A big thanks to our wonderful members from the LPA Key Club ( Chloe, Angelyka, Daniella, Faraz, Lucas, and Jeno) who came out early this morning to help with  BooBays 5K Race (Breast Cancer Awareness) at Tradition Square. Your commitment to helping raise awareness and support such an important cause shows the power of service and unity. Go Greyhounds!

Our early childhood education students have been diving into the Baby Think It Over program, and it’s been a whirlwind of fun and learning! Imagine taking home a baby for a night—what an adventure! Students have described it as an “eye-opening experience,” and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they get hands-on practice with baby care (hello, midnight feedings!), but they also sharpen their life budgeting skills. It’s like a crash course in real-life adulting, all wrapped up in one adorable package! Who knew learning could be this much fun?

Ms. De Leon’s class read an article about Creative Growth in Oakland, California. Creative Growth is an art center for people with disabilities. Creative Growth gives people with disabilities an opportunity to create, socialize, and display their work in the community.  After reading the article, students had their own chance to express themselves through personal art projects. Each project was unique and colorful!  Titan Born, Titan Bred!

 A momentous occasion unfolded on Monday as we celebrated Coach Quigley’s remarkable 200th victory. Her 14 years at Fort Pierce Central have been marked by professionalism, unwavering dedication to her players, and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Coach Quigley has been instrumental in guiding countless volleyball athletes to success. During the celebration, Principal Gardner presented Coach Quigley with a commemorative light-up Cobra Trophy in recognition of her hard work, commitment, and dedication to our Cobra family. In her heartfelt speech, Coach Quigley expressed gratitude for the support of her family throughout this incredible journey. Keeping it in the family, Coach … Read More

Northport K-8 students in Mr. Fess’ 6th grade Northstars STEM classes designed and constructed “Hobby Organizers” this week. These students have studied the engineering design process and careers in the field of Engineering. In small groups, they worked to solve a storage problem related to one of their own hobbies. Some designed and 3D printed models while others constructed their organizers using traditional construction methods. #buildafuture #careertechicaleducation

Ms. Williams-Johnson (Ms. WJ) was selected as the Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year for St. Lucie Public Schools. Ms. WJ will represent SLPS at the Florida Council for Social Studies Conference. She is a great representative of the incredible teaching staff at Morningside Elementary. Congratulations, Ms. WJ!

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! 

Lawnwood Leopards are learning about growth mindset.  K-5 students attended the NED Show which focuses on character education.  The NED acronym stands for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best.  Here at Lawnwood Elementary School we will use the NED approach as we continue to promote a culture of kindness and excellence throughout our campus.  GO LEOPARDS!