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Seventh-grade Northstars students in Mr. Fess’ STEM class dissected sheep brains as part of their “Medical Detectives” curriculum. In this unit, students learned the parts of the brain as well as its functions. While dissecting the sheep brain, students identified the different parts of the brain and marked them with labels. #buildafuture #careertechicaleducation
Congratulations to Daniela Ramos, 8th grade, and Victoria Rojas, 7th grade, for being selected from 180 student entries throughout the county for the PSL Drop Savers Poster Contest. The City’s website states that City employees judged the posters on their message, creativity, and originality and a winner was chosen from each participating grade level. Each winner received a $25 Walmart gift card and other prizes. The students will also be invited to attend a special presentation at a City Council Meeting where they will be recognized for their efforts.
Mrs. Assunta Bailey is the Media Clerk at Northport K-8, but she is also a very talented artist. Her work can be seen around the city on utility box wraps and even a little library. Recently she came across a call to artists and she decided to submit a piece of her artwork to the Area Regional Transit for consideration to share her work on Fix Route Buses. To her surprise, her work was selected shortly after. “For me, art has always played some part in my life,” said Bailey. “My work is an expression of who I am – … Read More
The fair display team consisted of several staff members across campus who came together to build a display that focused on students and their pathways to future careers. The display included life-size student models and silhouettes that represented who they wanted to be when they grow up. At the heart of it all — the dream makers — teachers. Student artwork was also displayed along with an inspirational video that shows NPK-8 staff and students are much more than just athletics, academics, and arts!
The first week of school can be hectic. Kids forget their backpacks, how they are getting home, and even how to get to their classroom. Somehow teachers manage to keep them learning and on task from the very start. The secret? Building relationships. Rosa Apostolico, a third-grade teacher at Northport K-8, knows the importance of starting students off on the right track to help set the tone for the rest of the school year. Part of her method is for students to build relationships through teamwork. The project was called the “No Peeking” challenge. This challenge was performed behind their … Read More
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Are you interested in becoming a substitute for St. Lucie Public Schools? We’re hiring now. Get Paid Up to $100 Per Day. #SLPSSubs #stlucieproud Simply click the link below to begin the application process: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/human-resources/
Are you interested in becoming a substitute for St. Lucie Public Schools? We’re hiring now. Get Paid Up to $100 Per Day. #SLPSSubs #stlucieproud Simply click the link below to begin the application process: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/human-resources/
St. Lucie Public Schools honors its staff and volunteers with STAR Awards for exceptional customer service. This month, the following individuals were recognized: Transportation: Carolyn O’Neal and Betty Proctor Facilities and Maintenance: Estaquio Acevedo Student Services: Gary George Volunteer Services: Terrance Beauford Thank you for your dedication and service to the students and families in our community.
Get Involved! #EngagedFamiliesFL Contact your child’s teacher early in the school year and maintain communication throughout the school year. Participate in parent/teacher conferences. Ask the teacher what your child is learning and how you can support this at home. Talk with your child daily about homework, classroom activities, and events. Learn about school policies and expectations so you can help your child understand them. Make efforts to stay informed of school and classroom events. Model behaviors and attitudes you expect from your child. Encourage and nurture your child’s creativity. Be proactive in making the school aware of your support for … Read More
Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart announced November as Family Engagement in Education Month. Family Engagement in Education Month focuses on schools and families working together to support learning for every child. “We know that when parents and families are involved in a child’s education, the result is higher student achievement and more students prepared for future success,” said Commissioner Stewart. “I encourage all Florida families to get involved throughout the school year, stay informed and continue to make their child’s education a top priority.” Family Engagement in Education Month not only brings awareness to the crucial role of parents and … Read More
Congratulations to those who received recognition during the December 12th board meeting! 2022-2023 PBIS Model School Awards Bayshore Elementary | Silver Fairlawn Elementary | Bronze Floresta Elementary | Bronze Mariposa Elementary | Silver Morningside Elementary | Silver Mosaic Digital Academy | Silver Palm Pointe K8 | Silver Somerset Academy at St. Lucie | Gold Windmill Point Elementary | Gold November “Aim for 100” Attendance Awards Fairlawn Elementary Mariposa Elementary Palm Pointe K8 Samuel S. Gaines Academy West Gate K8
Congratulations to those who received recognition during the November 14th board meeting! The St. Lucie County Fire Department, the Fort Pierce Police Department, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department Athletic League, and St. Lucie Public Schools received a share of $500,000 from the consortium of the Florida Education Foundations to improve student resiliency. Keith Davis, Principal of Samuel S. Gaines Academy | Principal of the Year Ayesha Boria, Assistant Principal of Southern Oaks Middle School | Assistant Principal of the Year Amelia Sides, Palm Pointe, 7th Grade | Art in the Capitol Contest Winner Morningside Elementary | The … Read More
Gather your team and register for this year’s Summer of Success Golf Tournament. Proceeds support summer intern and scholarship opportunities. Saturday, November 5 Gator Trace Golf and Country Club
Help Buick donate up to $10,000 to Ft. Pierce Westwood High School! Drivers 21 and older are invited to take a 2 – 3 minute test drive on November 3rd at Fort Pierce Westwood High School. Buick will donate $10 for the first 100 test drives and $20 per test drive after the school hits the 100 benchmark. The event is scheduled from 8 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, November 3rd.
Sponsors for this year’s 4th Annual STEAM Rap Battle fully support what STEAM stands for: S (Science) SLPS Career and Technical Education Programs T (Technology) Florida Institute of Technology E (Engineering) Florida Power & Light A (Arts) St. Lucie County Education Foundation M (Mathematics) PNC Bank This year’s awards are provided by Big Boyz Barbershop. A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors!
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION April 23, 2019 School District of St. Lucie County Florida Referendum Election DEADLINE TO REGISTER March 25, 2019 This is an all-mail ballot election which means that every registered voter in St. Lucie County will receive a ballot during the first week of April. All ballots must be received no later than 7:00 pm on April 23rd. Therefore, in order to ensure that your ballot will be counted, please mail your ballot no later than 4 days prior to the election. OR HAND DELIVER TO SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE LOCATIONS: 250 NW Country Club Dr., Pt St Lucie 1664 … Read More
FLVS Platform will be UNAVAILABLE Beginning Friday, December 1st at 8:00 PM. FLVS has been working diligently to move our learning management system, Educator, to a cloud-based infrastructure. By moving to the cloud, Educator will have higher reliability and increased mobile device compatibility which will improve our user experience. We will begin the migration of Educator on Friday, Dec. 1st. Educator will be unavailable starting at 8 PM on Friday, Dec. 1st and will be back up by 8 AM on Monday, Dec. 4th. Students and parents have been notified through the Virtual School Administrator and their teachers. We will … Read More
Students in Miss Petrie’s class brought math to life as they became the manipulatives in a fun greater than/less than activity. Children moved around the hallway to each side of the math problem to make statements true.
Educator and accomplished musician Ossie Wright visited F.K. Sweet Elementary School recently to give students some background information on the origin of Black music. Students enjoyed his music and guessed song titles and composers. This is one of the favorite activities for intermediate grades during Black History Month.
