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Morningside Elementary students in Mrs. Eibl’s second-grade class refined their research skills when they spent time during their enrichment MTSS block researching an animal that lives in Antarctica or the region. After becoming the class expert on their habitats and animals, they integrated technology by creating a PowerPoint presentation and then building a replica of their habitat before sharing their skills and knowledge with classmates.
Recognizing the success and accomplishments of Justin Lee, a senior at Lincoln Park Academy For the past 5 years, Justin Lee has volunteered his free time at the Savannas preserve State Park, accumulating more than 2,000 volunteer hours! Justin is co-founder of the Junior Friends of Savannas, an elite group of teen volunteers at the park. He has acted as Youth Volunteer Coordinator for two years. All of Justin’s hard work paid off this month when he was awarded not one, but two state-wide awards. The Friends of Florida State Parks honored this amazing young man with their 2014 Youth … Read More
Congratulations to our Young Floridian Winners from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy! The Young Floridian Scholarship Ceremony was held this past Sunday, and Fort Pierce Westwood was able to snag 3 of the 10 categories as wins: Chelsea Gill – DRAMA Elania Guerro – HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES Chase Shingledecker – Mathematics / Technology
For 35 years the Young Floridian Scholarship program has honored the most stellar high school seniors in St. Lucie County. Currently run through the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this community-supported program awards scholarships to deserving students with pomp and circumstance at an annual awards ceremony. This year’s winners were announced onstage, the evening of February 20th at Indian River State College’s McAlpin Fine Arts Center. Each winner received a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice and/or a two-year full scholarship to IRSC. Winners were awarded in 15 categories. Cameron Slack Lincoln Park Academy … Read More
Palm Pointe K–8 was buzzing with energy as families, students, and community members gathered for the PTO’s Student Market Day. The Palm Pointe Auditeria transformed into a lively marketplace where student entrepreneurs proudly showcased their creativity, hard work, and business skills. From handmade items to imaginative products, each student-run booth reflected thoughtful planning and a true entrepreneurial spirit. The event offered something for everyone. Guests enjoyed food trucks, inflatable games, and activities that added to the family-friendly atmosphere. Shopping was open to the public, allowing the wider community to support our students while celebrating school spirit. Student Market Day was … Read More
The St. Lucie County Young Author Celebration sponsored by the St. Lucie County Reading Council was recently held at Manatee Academy. Over 200 parents and students enjoyed author Donna Gephart, a light lunch, book fair and free books and prizes. Pictured is the organization’s Executive Council, who made the event happen, from left, Vince Scotto, Debbie Remington, Wanda Galey, Dorothy Still and Alma Goff.
The Young Authors’ Celebration is just around the corner. That means books are due very soon! Young Author Books are due to Rivers Edge on 4/30! Please feel free to email Ilyse Brainin if your books will not make the pony in time. St. Lucie County Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Celebration – 2018! Quick FAQ Sheet What are the criteria for each school? To encourage creativity and to support school-specific writing initiatives, schools may come up with their own rubric for how they will determine the top authors. SLCRC only requires that books be original text and artwork. … Read More
On May 18th, the Treasure Coast Literacy Association hosted its annual Young Authors Celebration at Oak Hammock K-8 School. Parents accompanied their young authors to this festive celebration of literary successes. .
Highlights Magazine illustrator, Sally Springer, was our guest at Morningside Elementary for our Young Author’s celebration . She creates the Hidden Picture for the magazine and gave a hidden picture to each student in honor of their writing and creativity.
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of artistic expression and heartfelt tribute at the FPC Fine Arts Showcase, happening Wednesday, November 19th in the FPC Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and all are welcome to experience the vibrant talents of our students and the spirit of giving that defines our school community. This year’s showcase features a dynamic lineup of performances beginning at 6:00pm by the jazz band, chorus, dance ensemble, and drama department, each bringing their unique flair to the stage. In the atrium, foyer, and inside the auditorium enjoy a stunning visual arts display of drawing, … Read More
Our 3rd–5th Grade Mosaic Owls had an unforgettable visit yesterday from the Oxbow Eco-Center, where students got up close with snakes, turtles, and other fascinating Florida wildlife! Hands-on experiences like these help students connect science to the real world—understanding how animals adapt to their habitats, how ecosystems stay in balance, and how our choices impact the environment we share. A huge thank-you to our visiting wildlife scientist from Oxbow for bringing the wonders of nature to life! Our Mosaic students are definitely inspired to protect our planet and the creatures who call it home. #MosaicOwls #LegendaryLearning #OxbowEcoCenter #STEMinAction #VirtualLearningInTheWild
Annual Mega Yard Sale-Village Green Elementary When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 (In the event of a rain day, the event will be rescheduled. Date to TBA) Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am (Set-up time 6 am to 7 am; clean-up time 11:00 am to 11:30 am.) Where: Village Green’s Front Parking Lot Check-in Table will be located near the front office, please check in to confirm your parking spot. You will be given two parking spots one for your vehicle and one to sell your items. They will be parallel to each other; you will only need to purchase one … Read More
Ahoy Mateys and Scalawags! After completing their unit on Maps and Globes, students in Mrs. Eibl’s class donned their hats and patches to create a Pirate Treasure Map with all the components of maps: they named the map and island, labeled oceans, created a map key, compass rose, and directions to the buried treasure. Arrggghh!
WLX Horizon is the school district’s TV channel that provides St. Lucie County with instructional television programming, school board meetings, along with what’s happening in our district, and local shows about our schools. WLX Horizon can be streamed on-demand for free via the WLX Horizon app! WLX Horizon can also be found on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream Fiber channel 19, and AT&T TV channel 99 (under St. Lucie County Community Channels) or check out the live feed. Join us this week for WLX Horizon’s first episode of Night of the Stars, … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest was recognized at the annual School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) red carpet ceremony in Atlanta as this year’s Recruiter of the Year. Recognizing the important connection between healthy nutrition and positive academic achievement, Wuest is a consummate advocate for education and professional development among her peers in the nutrition profession and leads her District team to ensure the availability of high-quality, low-cost meals for all students across the country. “When SNA’s membership manager shared the news of Wuest’s accomplishment, I was not a bit surprised,” said … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest was recognized at the annual School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) red carpet ceremony in Atlanta as this year’s Recruiter of the Year. Recognizing the important connection between healthy nutrition and positive academic achievement, Wuest is a consummate advocate for education and professional development among her peers in the nutrition profession and leads her District team to ensure the availability of high-quality, low-cost meals for all students across the country. “When SNA’s membership manager shared the news of Wuest’s accomplishment, I was not a bit surprised,” said … Read More
Second grade students from Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition in Lorri Rudzinski’s class had a special visitor. The Writing Wizard, aka James Dean from Thinking Maps, stopped by to provide writing instruction. There were rich discussions on Making Our Writing more precise using a Bridge Map. Pictured from left is: Naje’ Carter-Evans, The Writing Wizard, and Cooper Kuba.
The Florida Retired Educators Association made a special presentation to Northport rising 6th grader Jayden Diago for her outstanding accomplishment in writing. Jayden Diago won the Florida Retired Educators Association District 9 essay contest this year. District 9 encompasses five counties including St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Highlands, and Indian River. Students were asked to write about “Moments with My Grandparents.” Jayden wrote about her grandpa or jampa who lives in the Phillapines in her essay entitled “My Occasional Jampa.” Even though she is only able to visit with her jampa occasionally, her memories are special ones and his energy as well … Read More
It is the pleasure of Northport to announce our Young Authors “Best in the School” representatives. Each school in SLPS is allowed a specific number of students to represent their school. Northport was able to choose only SEVEN books from our entire school population of student writers. Congratulations to: Emmanuel Serpas Funes Sydnee Coryn Emmalyne Lewiston Ariana Aponte Mercella Stephens Allyson Sheets Kolbee Cicio The SLPS Young Author celebration is Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 -11:30 am at Oak Hammock K-8. Author Lois McGuire will speak. Continue to encourage your children to write with joy and abandon! This is how … Read More
