Evening for Education

October 9, 2017 By Lydia Martin

The 18th annual “Evening for Education” dinner is Saturday, November 4, at 6:00 PM at the Pelican Yacht Club. Working together for Success!  is the theme for an evening of dining and dancing with live and silent auctions. Win a large screen smart TV, Jane Rowley’s Famous Crab Dip, a signed Bud Adams framed photograph, jewelry, student art work, three nights in historic Boone, NC, and much more! There’s special pricing for School District employees. Visit www.efslc.org to RSVP. Don’t miss this year’s event. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Education Foundation in its on-going efforts to support public … Read More

Inspiring Tunnel to Towers Run

October 5, 2017 By ALBERTO NEVAREZ

Stephen Siller: Tunnel to Towers Run The Tunnel to Towers run is an event created two years after the occurrence of 9/11. The event symbolizes Stephen Siller’s final footsteps running in full firefighting gear from the foot of the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. It pays homage to the 343 FDNY firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and thousands of civilians who lost their lives on the ill-fated day of September 11, 2001. It is expected to raise $2 million in proceeds for the Stephen Siller’s Foundation, Building for America’s Bravest program, which constructs and builds smart-homes for critically disabled … Read More

Disability History and Awareness

October 5, 2017 By Lydia Martin

The first two weeks of October are Disability History and Awareness Weeks! Section 1003.4205, Florida Statutes, entitled Disability History and Awareness Instruction, was signed into law in 2008. It designates the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness Weeks and  promotes knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, disability history, and the disability rights movement.   Below is an adapted version of Disability Etiquette 101 from the University of Texas at Arlington Advisor Handbook      http://www.uta.edu/uac/uac/advisor-handbook/ Speak about a person with a disability by first referring to the person and then to the disability. Refer to … Read More

Homecoming Reunion At Southport

October 5, 2017 By DAWN REEDY

We were extremely honored to help Private First Class Kimberly Foulk, United States Army, to surprise her children after being deployed for the past seven months. Her children were in class when they were called to the office. Her son William was little anxious when he was called, but when he walked into the attendance office and saw the badge on her arm, he was overwhelmed with joy! What a great reunion and the children were filled with so much happiness to see mom. We thank you for your service and dedication to our country. Enjoy this time with your … Read More

NORTHPORT ANNOUNCES 2017 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR!

October 5, 2017 By LYNNE Gruszka

NORTHPORT IS SO PLEASED TO PRESENT OUR 2017 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! It is with great pleasure and admiration that Northport K-8 School present to Rev. Dr. Rad Orlandi our highest achievement award as Northport Senior Volunteer of the Year for the 2017-2018 school year. Dr. Orlandi has demonstrated a true commitment to Northport with his organizational ability, his communication skills and his real care and concern for the children who attend the Title I school. At the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, Dr. Orlandi approached the school media specialist with a plan. Since the school and the church … Read More

Flu Shots

October 5, 2017 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools is participating in the Healthy Schools flu vaccination program. Flu vaccinations will be provided to children while they are in school at no cost. Healthy Schools is scheduled to be at our schools during the week of October 17-20, 2017. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please complete a Consent Form and return it to school with your child. Consent Forms may be downloaded and printed from this link: www.healthyschoolsllc.com/florida

Celebrating Custodial Day at Lakewood Park

October 4, 2017 By Heather Ricksecker

The custodial staff at Lakewood Park Elementary were treated to a lunch and dessert for all of their hard work.  Not only do they care for the school on a daily basis, but they also supported the school and residents when the school was used as a shelter for Hurricane Irma. Thank you for all the hard work!

Dads, Take Your Child to School Day

October 4, 2017 By ASHLEY JEUNE

The Dads of White City Elementary enjoyed spending time on campus.  Our Dads ate breakfast, watched the morning show and learned about the grade level expectations.  It was a magnificent morning well spent with the Dads of White City Elementary.

Tee Up – Nov. 4th

October 3, 2017 By Lydia Martin

 Start rounding up your friends, and save the date for this year’s Facilities and Maintenance Golf Tournament. Funds raised support the Summer Youth Internship Program. This is the 10th Annual Event and it promises to be a grand event with 7:30 registration and an 8:30 shotgun start. Saturday, November, 4, 2017 Gator Trace Golf and Country Club    

Custodial Appreciation Day

October 3, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Forest Grove Middle School gives special thanks to their custodial team for all of their hard work to keep our campus in tip-top shape! Weatherbee Elementary sends a BIG THANK YOU to their Plant Manager Mrs. Pat Reynolds and to their team of custodians: Mr. Luis, Mr. Sergio, and Mr. Willie, for keeping Weatherbee shipshape!                           Allapattah Flats custodial staff support the school-based team and visitors from the District Office as well. Thank you for your kind and gracious support and help!! St. Lucie West Centennial posts appreciation … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month

October 3, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. On the 2010 Census form, people of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or … Read More

Lights On After School – Oct 12

October 3, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Lights On Afterschool Event.  This year’s north county event will take place at the PAL Center on October 12. Make plans to celebrate the national movement which spotlights afterschool programs.  Plan to bring the whole family — it’s FREE!  

Festival Celebrates Science on the Treasure Coast

October 3, 2017 By Lydia Martin

The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival returns for the fourth annual event. Each year since 2014, the Indian River Lagoon Science Festival has given Festival-goers the opportunity to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through hands-on, minds-on activities. The Festival will return to the Treasure Coast on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This FREE family-friendly community celebration will take place at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fort Pierce. The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show not only the importance of science, but also how fun and exciting it can be. Dozens of … Read More

Mariposa Elementary Enjoys Barnes and Noble Reading Night

October 3, 2017 By WENDY MUNAO

Mariposa’s reading night at Barnes and Noble was a huge success. Mrs. Brie Lamb read Tacky the Penguin to the students and Mr. R. Craig Logue also read a story. Anthony and Angel Castro are seen decorating and enjoying their cookies while Joandre Sanchez and Leonel Ineus shopped with their parents. We will have our next Barnes and Noble night Wednesday, December 6. Please plan to come for the fun.

Seal Honored as FMEA Secondary Administrator of the Year

October 2, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Treasure Coast High School Principal Susan Seal is the distinguished recipient of the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Secondary Administrator of the Year award – the first St. Lucie County administrator in the organization’s 27-year history to receive this honor.   According to TCHS Band Director Luke Hall, Seal is an avid advocate of the arts and is ever-present at events and performances to support students and instructors alike.   “She is most deserving of this award,” said Hall.  “I appreciate her dedication enhancing music education.”  Seal has served as the Titan’s principal for three years, and the strong music program has … Read More

Seal Is First SLC Administrator to Receive Florida Music Association Secondary Administrator of…

October 2, 2017 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Treasure Coast High School Principal Susan Seal is the distinguished recipient of the Florida Music Education  Association (FMEA) Secondary Administrator of the Year award – the first St. Lucie County administrator in the organization’s 27-year history to receive this honor.   According to TCHS Band Director Luke Hall, Seal is an avid advocate of the arts and is ever-present at events and performances to support students and instructors alike.   “She is most deserving of this award,” said Hall.  “I appreciate her dedication enhancing music education.”  Seal has served as the Titan’s principal for three years, and the … Read More

Channel 12 Honors Davino

October 2, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Congratulations to Samuel S. Gaines Academy’s John Davino! In a surprise visit by CBS Channel 12’s Teri Hornstein, he was recognized as an outstanding teacher and provided a check for $312 as part of Channel 12’s Tools for Teachers campaign.  Mr. Davino, who was praised by former students as being a teacher who helped them strive for success, will use the funds to support his efforts for positive behavior instructional support efforts on campus. Interested in nominating a great teacher in St. Lucie Public Schools?  Simply click on on the Tools for Teachers link (http://cbs12.com/station/contests/toolkit ), tell Channel 12 why, … Read More

SLWK-8 First Graders Learning about Technology

October 2, 2017 By KATHRYN ALMADE

Over the summer, Mrs. Nemeth, 1st grade teacher, received five tablets for her classroom through a Donors Choose proposal. Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document what they are learning at school. Students can use photos, videos, drawings, text notes, links, and the recorder to show what they know. After publishing a piece about Fall, students were able to take a picture of their work and record themselves reading it. Families also have the ability to see their child’s work through the Seesaw app and respond with comments and likes.

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