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Mosaic Digital Academy Students Participate in Writers’ Workshop

School NewsBy Jeanne Ziemba January 13, 2017

Mosaic Digital Academy middle and high school students participated in a FSA Writers’ Workshop with their instructor, Mrs. Amanda Kiefer, this week and became experts at using the State’s writing rubric to score sample writings from http://fsassessments.org/students-and-families/. Middle grades and high school students will be given either an Informational or Argumentative Prompt on the FSA Writing Assessment on February 28th.…

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Mariposa Students Visit The Busch Wildlife Care Center

School NewsBy WENDY MUNAO January 15, 2017

Mariposa Elementary first grade students enjoyed a beautiful day at The Busch Wildlife Care Center in Jupiter, FL. Each class enjoyed a tour led by one of the talented educators on staff at the Care Center. The students learned about Florida animals and their environment. Most importantly, they learned the importance of preserving animal habitats…

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DMMS Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Week of Kindness

School NewsBy KEANDREA DAVIS January 15, 2017

Dan McCarty Middle School participated in the MLK “Week of Kindness” Celebration. Bus drivers were welcomed with bottled water and snacks, parents received cookies as they picked up their students, and the staff was served lunch from Jimmy Johns. Guest Speakers Sandy Mack and Sophia Witherspoon gave inspiring messages to our 8th grade students. Students…

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Blessing Bags Donated to Salvation Army from Palm Pointe

School NewsBy Roberta Farrell January 15, 2017

This year Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition decided to make Blessing Bags and partnered with the Salvation Army of St. Lucie County to help the homeless in the community. This project was part of “Kindness Week” which was from January 6 -13, 2017 in conjunction with other activities planned for Martin Luther King…

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Northport Students Participate in Writing Event to Celebrate MLK!

School NewsBy LYNNE Gruszka January 15, 2017

It is with pleasure that Northport announces the winners of our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Writing contest. Eighth Grade Winners First Place – Yaneisha Martinez from Susan Smith’s class Second Place – Jailaire Garcia from Susan Matteson’s class Third Place – Xochith Romo from Susan Smith’s class Eighth Grade Runners Up: Anthony Nguyen, Jonathan…

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Northport Student Benefits from “Recycling in the Key of Education!”

School NewsBy LYNNE Gruszka January 15, 2017

Talk about a “Joyful Noise!” That is what Dr. Kevin Perry brought to one lucky student at Northport K-8 School recently. Northport eighth grader Zachary Davis was surprised by Dr. Kevin Perry, the SLPS Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Fine Arts. Dr. Perry is part of a delightful group of local citizens called Bluebird Educational…

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STEAM Rap Battle Winners Recognized

District NewsBy Kerry Padrick January 15, 2017

STEAM Rap Battle high school and middle school winners received special recognition at the January School Board Meeting for their championship performances at the 4th Annual Rap Battle.

Fort Pierce Central High School and Allapattah Flats K-8 hold titles as this year’s top performers.

Outstanding Service Awards

District NewsBy Kerry Padrick January 15, 2017

St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and Board Members recognized this month’s Star Award recipients and honored their outstanding service to students and staff.

Congratulations are extended to Mr. Thomas Giananni from Facilities and Maintenance, Mr. Artavious Carter from Forest Grove Middle Middle, and Ms. Melanie Tate from Lawnwood Elementary.

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Garber Donates 10K

School NewsBy Kerry Padrick January 15, 2017

Garber Buick GMC officials presented a $10,000.00 check to Superintendent E. Wayne Gent, Board Members, and Fort Pierce Central Principal Todd Smith as a result of a successful November Test Drive for Education fundraising event. The check will support extracurricular activities including athletics, the arts, drama and more. Fort Pierce Central Cobras, Garber administrators, and…

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Project Citizen Showcase Slated for Friday

District NewsBy Kerry Padrick January 15, 2017

Seventh grade problem solvers from across the District will converge on the Kight Center at IRSC on Friday, January 20, to compete for top marks on their ideas influencing change in public policy as they present their Project Citizen proposals. The judging will take place from 9 AM to noon by a host of local…

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