Students in Mrs. Eibl’s second grade finished up their Antarctica Unit with presentations of animals that frequently visit Antarctica. After researching, they created a habitat and shared it with their classmates.
On Wednesday November 7, 2018, Port St. Lucie High School’s Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion’s color guard presented the national colors as students said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. Opening the Morningside Elementary Veterans Day Ceremony and commanding the color guard was Cadet Sergeant Lawrence Moleon Mathews accompanied by Cadet Command Sergeant Major as state flag bearer, Cadet Sergeant Justin Bennett as national guard, and Cadet Sergeant Michael Schmitt as state guard. Veterans were welcomed into the cafeteria where they sat down and enjoyed various students sing songs and thank them for their service.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Morningside Elementary School students are charged for their trip to Washington, D.C. as the Florida Elementary School of the Year for Energy Achievement. The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project selected Morningside Elementary as the Florida Elementary School of the Year and National Elementary School Runner-up. NEED encourages and rewards student leadership and innovation by sponsoring a Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement. Principal Kathleen Melrose beamed with pride stating, “Mrs. Mukhamedov’s 5th grade students conducted studies on energy using resources made available through the NEED project. They documented their hands-on experiences throughout the unit, and … Read More
The students in Mr. Bevacqua’s fifth grade class at Morningside Elementary School engage in a lesson on measurement. Mr. B, as the students call him, shows off his cooking skills and provides the students with safety tips as he makes one of his favorite dishes, Pico de Gallo. Way to go Mr. Bevacqua for being creative and sharing your talents virtually with the students in the class!
Morningside staff and students enjoyed a morning of bowling to support the Big Brother Big Sister Event held at Superplay USA on Saturday, September 21st.
Morningside Blue Jays in Mrs. W-J’s 4th grade class are working hard. Students are researching collaboratively on their Florida Native American Tribes assignment to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day! Way to go Blue Jays! #MSEshiensBright
We had such a wonderful time at our Read, White, and Blue Literacy Night last night! Thank you to all of our incredible families who bundled up and came out to join us — your support truly warms our hearts. Students and parents enjoyed moving through a variety of engaging literacy stations, exploring hands‑on activities, reading together, and celebrating the joy of learning. Every child received a free book to take home, and our Odyssey of the Mind team kept everyone energized with tasty snacks and drinks. Events like this remind us of the strength of our school community and … Read More
Parents, friends and neighbors honored our February students of the month for the character trait of Trustworthiness. Each child was given a certificate and a positive affirmation about why they are trustworthy. The students then enjoyed a cookie and time with their guests. Pictures of each grade levels students follow.
Congratulations to our newly certified Project ELITE Specialists! We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of our educators who have successfully completed UCF’s rigorous, year-long Project ELITE program. Their commitment to professional growth and excellence has been nothing short of inspiring. Through this intensive training, they’ve gained advanced skills in supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms. With their new certification and official badge, these specialists are now empowered to: Coach and collaborate with fellow teachers on effective ELL strategies Enhance academic outcomes for multilingual learners Strengthen family engagement and build meaningful school-home partnerships Lead … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to announce that Morningside Elementary’s (MSE) Odyssey of the Mind Team is advancing to the World Finals competition slated for May 23 – May 26 in Ames, Iowa. Morningside’s team will convene with approximately 850 other teams for what is deemed to be the largest creative problem-solving competition. Julie Moore is an instructor at MSE and coach for the MSE Odyssey of the Mind Team. “This is a fantastic group of students. Each brings a unique gift to the team,” said Moore. Team members Addison Moore, 5th grade; Derek … Read More
Blue Jay Pride Soars! Morningside Elementary is beyond proud to congratulate our incredible Odyssey of the Mind Team on their 1st Place win at States! Because of their outstanding performance, our team is now headed to World Finals in Iowa this May—an amazing accomplishment and well-deserved opportunity to compete on the global stage! As if that wasn’t enough, our team was also one of only SIX teams—and the ONLY elementary team—to receive the prestigious Renatra Fusca Award for creativity and excellence. This achievement reflects months of dedication, creativity, and perseverance. From weekly practices going into the evening hours, to early … Read More
The “Not so Haunted House” team from Morningside Elementary took their show to Palms district competition and won first place. On Saturday, April 12, 2014, the team competed against 18 other state winners and won first place launching them to World. Our team will be participating in Odyssey of the Mind world competition from May 28-31, 2014.
Morningside was so proud to cheer on our five Odyssey of the Mind teams as they competed at Regionals. Over the past several months, these dedicated students have worked together to solve problems, build creative ideas, and think in new and imaginative ways. Their hard work, teamwork, and creativity were truly inspiring, and the Regionals competition gave them the chance to showcase everything they had accomplished. We invited families, friends, and our school community to share messages of encouragement so our OM teams could head into the event feeling supported and confident. We could not have been prouder of each … Read More
Morningside Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team is heading to the world competition! Congratulations!
We are excited to announce that our Mathletes proudly participated in their very first tournament of the school year! The Mathletes program is designed to inspire students by giving them opportunities to showcase their mathematical skills, strengthen critical thinking, and develop a lifelong love for math through engaging challenges and competitions. Our teams demonstrated incredible dedication and teamwork, and we could not be prouder of their efforts. A special shout-out goes to our amazing third-grade team, who earned an impressive SECOND PLACE in today’s tournament! This achievement reflects their hard work and perseverance. Congratulations to all our Mathletes—you truly make … Read More
Morningside Elementary School kindergartners, from left, Hudson Fein, Victor Monaco, Judith Vazquez, Gillian Ellis and Melissa Gale from Jean Constantine’s class had the honor of creating beautiful Valentine cards that will be sent to troops overseas who are serving our country.
Morningside Elementary kindergartners Jeremiah Griffin and Elijah Laguerre are making bear claws for bravery. Kindergarten students listened to a story about a Native American who was brave in the face of danger. Students then shared their experiences of being brave in different circumstances and made their own bear claw for bravery badge.
Morningside Elementary students in Rebecca Macintire’s kindergarten class celebrated Dr. Seuss Day wearing Lorax mustaches while their teacher read them the book “The Lorax.”
Students in Jean Constantine’s kindergarten class at Morningside Elementary School had made and sent valentine cards to USAF Captain Brandon Daigle overseas and the class was surprised when he sent them sent a big flag from his plane on the dashboard as he flew reconnaissance over Afghanistan. He also included a certificate to the class (by name) and two photos, one of him with the valentines and one of his whole squadron. Pictured is Ms. Constantine, her students, and their prized possession.
St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to announce that Morningside Elementary’s (MSE) Odyssey of the Mind Team won first place at the state competition and is advancing to the World Finals competition slated for May 21 – May 26 in Lansing, Michigan. Morningside’s team will convene with approximately 850 other teams for what is deemed to be the largest creative problem-solving competition. When asked about the school’s team, Principal Kathleen Melrose said, “The students learn more than just engineering and performance arts, they learn to cooperate and work together. They learn to accept and build on each other’s answers to … Read More
