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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
6th grade students in Ms. Blackburn’s Science Resource were able to recreate the layers of the atmosphere. This was a great hands-on activity to help show students how some layers are thicker or heavier than others and how they act upon one another.
Village Green Environmental Studies School is excited to announce that we’re partnering with our friends at the Whole Kids Foundation for their Growing Healthy Kids campaign. Due to this generous grant, we will be able to maintain our school garden where our students have the opportunity to learn about growing healthy foods. Learn more about the amazing ways Whole Kids Foundation is #growinghealthykids at www.wholekidsfoundation.org ?
Fifth Grade artists in Ms. Swabon’s Visual Arts class used the structural elements of art and the organizational principles of design to create their textile jewelry. They chose a color scheme and selected coordinating fiber loops, wire, and beads to complete their work of art. In addition, they studied and created their own weavings. Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition can be traced back to Neolithic times, while fiber twisting, the raw material needed for weaving to develop, further dates back to between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago.
In support of World Bullying Prevention Month, CAST students across campus wore blue to stand together against bullying!
Members of the Fort Pierce Police Department visited Fairlawn Elementary on October 5th. They read to all the 2nd graders and answered many questions that the students had ready for them.
Weatherbee classroom doors were decorated in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th through October 15th)
At Samuel Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies, Mr. Nicks’ 8th grade Science class incorporated their knowledge of compounds, elements, and mixtures to complete a hands-on activity. The students used Snap Cubes to demonstrate the differences between compounds, elements, and mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous). The students then used their models to explain the reasoning for its construction.
St. Lucie West K-8 students in Mrs. Ballenger’s 4th and 5th grade class created an “I Am…” board to help express self-awareness during their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) time. Each day they choose a word to help describe themselves, place it under their picture, and then share with their classmates and teachers. JAWSOME JOB SHARKS!
A BIG SHARK CONGRATULATIONS goes to St. Lucie West K-8’s JAWESOME teacher, Ms. Danielle Scavone, who received a $1,000.00 donation from Burlington Stores, courtesy of Adopt-A-Classroom! CONGRATULATIONS MS. SCAVONE!
Students at Oak Hammock K-8 are learning to make good choices that can be rewarding. Each month, one student from each grade, who has not received a BIR or referral for the month, is randomly selected to receive a gift bag from the Dean’s office. Congratulations to the students of Oak Hammock who do the right thing. We are watching and catching you at your best!
Ms. Edwards’ Eighth Grade U.S. History class celebrated Freedom Week! Students learned about the purpose of the Declaration of Independence and why it was important. In addition, students analyzed the preamble to the Declaration of Independence and discussed how it still applies to us in everyday life. They ended the week with creating “resumes” for different signers of the Declaration of Independence. They had an awesome time!
Palm Pointe artists studied the sculptural techniques of Chris Mason and learned about proportion and movement to create their uplifting designs. Using only wire and their hands, artists created climbing figures that symbolize working together to reach a goal.
Students in the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program at Fort Pierce Central High School went on a Field Trip to the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Motorcycle Mechanic Institute (MMI) locations in Orlando. The students toured the automotive, marine, diesel, and motorcycle programs. They showed genuine interest, asked many questions, and a couple of students plan to enroll in the automotive program.
Teachers and students created bulletin boards to recognize Hispanic American Community Leaders and Champions.
Students at Weatherbee are tracking their fluency in reading and math in a Turkey Trot. Every week children earn a feather to decorate when they meet their goal for each subject. At the end of the challenge, there will be an obstacle course to celebrate!
Oak Hammock second grade classes had lots of fun exploring the different biomes. Students learned important facts about their favorite animals by engaging in research activities to recreate the animal’s habitat, identify the specific community of vegetation and wildlife. The students created their own habitat at home as a family project and wrote an informational piece in class based upon their research. All students had the opportunity to present, explore and learn about the habitat of many different animals. Second grade, your teachers and the Osprey family are very proud of you!
FPC Spirit Fridays! Fort Pierce Central, home of the Cobras, has spirit and it shows! Fridays, in Cobra Nation, are filled with purple and gold pride! From administration, to faculty, staff, and students, pride makes the difference! Having all students back on campus creates community togetherness and promotes our shared commitment to excellence. Cobra pride doesn’t just wait until Fridays. Students are welcomed into an atmosphere of high expectations with role models demonstrating integrity, respect, and professionalism. At FPC, pride makes the difference and every Cobra shows it!
Lincoln Park Academy student, Nittiya Boyce, 8th grade, placed third in the “Inlet 100th Anniversary Student Art Contest.” The contest was sponsored by the Fort Pierce Lions Club. They were inspired to hold a contest to celebrate the inlet because children are the future keepers of our environment. Nittiya’s artwork is now on display at the Manatee Observation and Education Center. She won a $50 Visa gift card, ribbon, and certificate for her talent and creativity. Nittiya was in an Emerging Artist program that focused on preparing students for advancing levels of high school art. Nittiya loves to do animal … Read More
