Mrs. Barbara Bennett’s third grade class at Frances K. Sweet Magnet School received a grant from Retired Classroom Teachers Association of Florida to enhance her class’ vegetable garden. These funds will provide her students with the materials needed to further educate them concerning plants and animals.
Mrs. Stacey Johnson was awarded a $100.00 classroom grant from the Retired Florida Education Association. Mrs. Barbara Kaste presented the award which will be used to purchase rocket engines for building model rockets from recycled materials with students in the Challenge Program. Pictured with Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Kaste are second grade challenge students and Mrs. Juanita Wright, principal.
Tickets are available now for the upcoming Port St. Lucie High School production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
For show times and ticket locations, visit: http://www.pslhsdrama.com/
Ms. Higgin’s and Mrs. Durkee’s Saint Lucie West Centennial Medical Academy students participated in a mock disaster drill at Tradition Medical Center and Martin Emergency at St. Lucie West. They were requested to participate as victims — all 24 went to Tradition Medical Center first to be “moulaged” by specialized makeup volunteers.
Twelve of the students stayed at Tradition Medical Center in the Emergency Room, the other 12 were transported to Martin Emergency at St. Lucie West. Every student was given a script to memorize. They all did a fantastic job portraying themselves as injured victims; they took it very seriously and had a lot of fun.
After the mock drill was complete, all students were treated to a great pizza lunch at Tradition Medical Center.
St. Lucie County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration
32nd Anniversary January 8 – 18, 2016
Theme:
“Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change”
2016 Officers
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee
Chairperson – Dianne Williams Johnson
1st Vice Chairperson – Mary Butler
2nd Vice Chairperson – Ruth Davis
Recording Secretary – Twonnett Brunson
Corresponding Secretary – Andrew McIntosh
Assistant Corresponding Secretary – Delores Hines
Treasurer – Cheryl McCrary
Financial Secretary – Rashandia Johnson
Assistant Financial Secretary – Patricia Gascoigne
Parliamentarian – LaShonda Henderson
Chaplain – Reverend Delores Williams
Immediate Past Chairperson – Andrew McIntosh
Scholarship Chairperson – Gertrude Walker
IRSC Liaison – André Hawkins
SLC School Board Liaison – Dr. Kevin Perry
Lincoln Theater Chairperson – Margaret Benton
Advisory Board Members
Simmie Burns
Rudy Howard
Roderick Johnson
Gloria Johnson-Scott
Alice Lee
Arlena Lee
Larry Lee, Jr
Dr. Chris Taylor
Queen Townsend
Gertrude Walker
Jessye Walker
MLK Activities
January 8 – 15, 2016
“Week of Kindness”
Treasure Coast Chapter of Charmettes, Inc.
Delores Hines § (772) 461-1709
Friday, January 8
“Opening Reception”
Indian River State College, Koblegard Student Union
3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Chris Taylor § (772) 466-4800
Saturday, January 9
“Youth Symposium”
Lincoln Park Academy Auditorium
1806 Avenue I, Fort Pierce
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Bonita Williams § (772) 879-4761
Saturday, January 9
“Blood Drive & Voter Registration”
Lincoln Park Academy Auditorium
1806 Avenue I, Fort Pierce
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Roderick Johnson § (772) 359-5651
Saturday, January 9
“Youth Essay & Oratorical Contest”
Lincoln Park Academy Auditorium
1806 Avenue I, Fort Pierce
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Kahari Wood § (772) 834-7656
Sunday, January 10
“Ecumenical Service”
Notre Dame Catholic Mission
217 U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
MLK Commemorative Committee
Ruth Davis § (772) 812-9078
Monday, January 11
“Candlelight March”
Starting from Lincoln Theater
1132 Avenue D
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Simmie Burns § (772) 971-5898
Monday, January 11
“MLK NAACP Ceremony”
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
800 Avenue C, Fort Pierce
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
SLC Branch of NAACP
Tony Barnes § (772) 905-7185
Friday, January 15
“MLK Spelling Bee”
White City Elementary School
905 West 2nd Street, Fort Pierce
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
LaShonda Henderson § (772) 333-6488
Saturday, January 16
“Awards Breakfast”
Indian River State College
Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex
4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Gloria Johnson-Scott § (772) 332-7193
Monday, January 18
“Grand Parade”
Avenue I and Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lineup at 9:00 a.m. *Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.
MLK Commemorative Committee
Cheryl McCrary § (772) 672-4439
Monday, January 18
“Festival in the Park”
Lawnwood Stadium
1302 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce
Time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
MLK Commemorative Committee
LaShonda Henderson § (772) 333-6488
Monday, January 18
Health Fair @ “Festival in the Park”
Lawnwood Stadium
Time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
St. Lucie County Health Department
Arlease Hall § (772) 370-1391
Twonnett Brunson § (772) 579-6162
Friday, January 8, 2016, FPW hosted its first Poetry Slam. This slam was an audition for the Louder Than A Bomb Poetry Slam Competition that will be held in April 2016 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The judges selected 10 students to compete. They will meet once a week after school to learn how to write and perform their poetry.
Administrators recently completed a book study to support on-going professional growth: John C. Maxwell’s The 5 Levels of Leadership.
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.”
–John C. Maxwell
Through the creation of a class garden, Ms. White, Mrs. Hines, and the classroom volunteer Mrs. Snyder, led their VPK students through a multi-sensory learning experience with outcomes that connected both school and home environments. By utilizing the senses of touching, smelling, hearing, tasting, and seeing as well as drawing on background knowledge, the students were fully engaged in all steps of the planting and growing process. As a result, all of the students reaped an abundant harvest of green beans that they were able to take home and share with their families.
The National Honor Society and students of Lincoln Park Academy collected gently used shoes for Hope’s Closet during the month of December to help men, women, and children to better enjoy the holiday season. The students will be continuing their service drive with Hope’s Closet in the month of January by collecting jackets and blankets.
Kindergarten students at White City Elementary dove deep to extend their learning of sea turtles. Students in Mr. Capozzoli’s science resource classes discussed traits of a sea turtle, measured length of a turtle model, and examined models for damage caused by humans. Our kindergarten students are “surfing to excellence.”
Fort Pierce Central High School received the honor of being recognized as a National Beta School of Distinction. This national award speaks highly of the school’s commitment to academic excellence and illustrates dedication to preparing students for college and career readiness.
Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors, Parents, and Guardians
http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/seasonal/Financial-Aid-Workshop.pdf
February 3rd, 2016
Treasure Coast High School Auditorium
6:00 PM
February 4th, 2016
Ft. Pierce Central Auditorium
6:00 PM
2016-2017 VPK/Title I School Year Program
Free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program
(Child must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2016.)
FULL DAY PROGRAM WITH CERTIFIED TEACHERS
TRANSPORTATION, BREAKFAST & LUNCH AVAILABLE
(Some restrictions may apply.)
For registration information visit:
http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/our-programs/voluntary-pre-k/
Contact: Karen Crosby at (772) 429-4634 or Cassandra Dillard at (772) 429-3945
Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition recently participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest that was a district event. The theme this year was “Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change. Students wrote their essays about this theme and recited their speeches before a panel of judges. The school would like to congratulate eighth grade student Sarah Wouters for winning first place, sixth grader Kiahra Wood for placing third, and fourth grader Alexia Morgan for placing third. Pictured from left is Sarah Wouters, Kiahra Wood and Alexia Morgan. Great job Rockets!
Teachers learning from teachers how they can teach students to find their errors through supporting their claim was the recent workshop for Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition. This collaborative training was very informative and helpful to all those that attended.
History Fair is in the air at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition. Students prepare to share their performance as Steve Jobs and Steve Wosniak. Other students chose to make project boards to showcase Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in History. Pictured from left are Vincent Majors and Cristian Del Rosario.
Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and the School Board Members for St. Lucie Public Schools enjoyed participating in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. This year’s theme was “Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change.”
The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion showed their pride at the annual Martin Luther King, Junior Day parade in Fort Pierce. Marching in this parade is a tremendous honor and privilege for Port Saint Lucie High.
The Battalion formation was led by the Jaguar’s Color Guard and was commanded by Cadet Sergeant Major Travis Cetin carrying the National Flag. Cadet Captain Savannah Cymbal carried the State Flag. Cadet Private first Class Marco Nadar and Cadet Staff Sergeant Damilola Jolaogun posted as Guards.
Following behind the Color Guard was the Battalion Staff and shortly after that, the company formations. Beginning with Alpha Company formation then Bravo, Charlie and lastly Delta. The cadets preformed with the utmost excellence showing the heart and pride of the Jaguar Battalion. Way to go Jags!
Gracie Morris, 5th grade student at Weatherbee Elementary School, recently placed first in the 2016 MLK Youth Essay and Oratorical Contest, “Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change.” Shown in the photo with Gracie and her parents are Weatherbee teachers Mrs. Guermithe Ogé and Dr. Jennifer Nelson, Assistant Principal Jen Avellino, and Principal Mike Hitsman.
TCHS is proud to announce that Mr. Luke Hall is a recipient of the Tom Bishop award for 2016. This is a very prestigious award given by the Florida Band Association to select band directors in the state. The criteria includes significant improvement in MPA scores and an increase in overall band membership numbers during their tenure.