Spring is here! Students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade at Oak Hammock K-8 are learning about the life cycle of plants, water use, and most importantly, where food comes from, by growing herbs in the school’s infamous butterfly garden. Ms. Campbell’s 6th Grade ELA students learned dill and parsley are not only great herbs for cooking, but they are also favorite host plants for the Black Swallowtail Butterflies. The class planted dill and parsley seeds in the garden and are anxiously waiting for Black Swallowtails Butterfly to search these herbs out by smell. As students in all grade levels wait … Read More

Northport Northstar girls have been so moved by our Women’s History Month daily presentations on the morning announcements and in the classrooms that they decided to organize a mentoring task force to encourage young girls. These girls are great role models and are super excited to work with teachers to assist younger girls. Morning announcements included talks about Joan of Arc, Mary McCloud Bethune, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mae Jemison, Amelia Earhart, Malala, Marie Curie, Anne Frank, Mother Teresa, Sacagawea and Zora Neale Hurston. It has been a month long learning experience for all students … Read More

Northport, along with community partners, First United Methodist Church of Port Saint Lucie,  are kicking off the Summer Reading initiative.  Delivery and organization of books has begun ? We love our partners in literacy.  ? 3640 books have been donated to the students @ Northport by the congregation? Thanks Church! Your partnership means the world to us.  The church also donated thousands of stuffed Easter eggs to the children of Northport. ?

This IS Rocket Science! As part of their “Flight & Space” unit, students in Mr. Fess’ 7th grade Northstars STEM class constructed and launched model rockets. These students have been studying aerodynamics and propulsion systems in addition to the history and present state of rocketry and human spaceflight. Virtual students participated as well. Mr. Fess had previously delivered rockets to these students so they could build along with him virtually and come in to launch.

The F.K. Sweet and Lincoln Park Academy chapters are excited to announce the STEM & Buds regional fair is fast approaching! Ranging from candy math to the effect of different wind strengths on trees, elementary and middle school students will present projects they have created this school year. The free virtual fair will be held via Zoom on Friday, April 23 from 5:00-6:30pm. For more details or sign-up information, please contact Brian Wu, Kathryn Pinto, or Tyler Daniel via Teams, or email stemandbudsfl@gmail.com.

Check out the Buddy Reading program between 4th graders and 1st graders at White City Elementary! Older Wildcats and younger Wildcats are paired together to practice reading fluency, sight words, and comprehension by taking turns reading to one another! Many buddies have also shared random acts of kindness with one another all year via notes, cards, and greetings across campus! Way to go, Wildcats!

Students in St. Lucie West K-8 School’s grade 4-6 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class had fun while learning during their Math block! By using task boxes, students were able to practice their Math skills independently. Teachers Ms. Davis and Ms. McIntosh designed the task boxes which contain all the materials required for a specific activity.  Activities in the task boxes are planned by the teachers according to each students’ goals and Individual Education Plans. JAWSOME JOB SHARKS! (Students pictured are Mason Torres, Joshua Cranston, Chase Rondeau, and Andrew Mendez, )

Northport students have been selecting new books of their choice in the media center recently.  The school has hundreds of new books to offer.  The books are intriguing for all types of readers.   Student choice is one of the surest ways to assist children in literacy development. Students have also been listening to the story, “Puff the Magic Dragon” this week and learned the song together.  The students went ” live” on the Northport Facebook page for their parents to join in the singing.   It has been so much fun and a great week filled with activity.

  During Stop and STEAM week, Ms. Denman’s fourth grade class studied the effects of tourism on the Florida Economy. Students were tasked with creating their very own travel brochures as they learned about the types of attractions that help Florida’s Economy. From the East Coast Railroad founded by Henry Flagler, to the latest Club Med Resort, students created brochures on a number of wonderful and unique Florida destinations.  Students illustrated their brochures, created event and show schedules, and even brought in samples from their attraction.  

Ms. Edwards’ eighth graders in her US History class, learned about the Medal of Honor. Students worked in groups to learn about the Six Core Values of the Medal of Honor and how they are used in everyday life. Students then broke off into pairs, to create mini-skits and scenarios where one of the six core values are used in school. MySchool and in-person kindergarteners and first graders at CAST learned about the Medal of Honor and discussed all the ways we can be a good citizen at school and at home. Students read a variety of literature stories and … Read More

  The Treasure Coast Food Bank along with Fort Pierce Central High School, Lincoln Park Academy, Fairlawn Elementary, and Centennial High School participated in this year’s annual Empty Bowls event. Students and Art teachers from across this district participated in creating soup bowls to address the growing issue of food insecurity in our community. This year’s Empty Bowls looked very different. Instead of the usual event at the Ft. Pierce Farmers Market, this year’s sales were online. We raised a total of $12,819.00. This amount includes the online sales and the virtual silent auction. Many people made a direct donation, … Read More

CAST students in grades 3-8 hosted a spectacular Flash Mob in the courtyard for many to enjoy. The band, art, music, instrumental, dance, and media arts students collaborated to showcase their creativity. Congratulations on an amazing show!