STE@Minar Conference Turns Up the Heat for Teaching and Learning

January 5, 2016 By Lydia Martin

This year’s STE@Minar Conference, hosted by St. Lucie Pubic Schools (SLPS) featured a spotlight on science, technology, the arts, engineering, and mathematics education. Strategies, resources, academic plans, and collaborative discussions were among the choices of talent development sessions offered at this event. With quality instruction as a core priority for the school district, the STE@Minar Conference provided professional educators with opportunities to turn up the heat on teaching and learning. In the same way that a single degree change takes water from hot at 211 degrees to boiling at 212 degrees, the infusion of varied and engaging instructional practices can … Read More

STE@Minar Conference Turns Up the Heat for Teaching and Learning

January 5, 2016 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — This year’s STE@Minar Conference, hosted by St. Lucie Pubic Schools (SLPS) featured a spotlight on science, technology, the arts, engineering, and mathematics education. Strategies, resources, academic plans, and collaborative discussions were among the choices of talent development sessions offered at this event. With quality instruction as a core priority for the school district, the STE@Minar Conference provided professional educators with opportunities to turn up the heat on teaching and learning. In the same way that a single degree change takes water from hot at 211 degrees to boiling at 212 degrees, the infusion of varied and … Read More

MSE Honors Our STARS

January 4, 2016 By SHERRI VARN

Morningside’s STARS were celebrated Monday, January 4, 2016, with a breakfast, MSE shirt, and certificate. Our School Related Employee of the Year is Candida Castrillo, executive secretary.  The Distinguished Minority Teacher is Stacey McColley, kindergarten teacher, and our Teacher of the Year is Coach Ryan Prue, PE teacher. Congratulations!!  

Palm Pointe Donates to Harvest Outreach Center

January 4, 2016 By Roberta Farrell

Members of the Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition’s National Junior Honor Society recently donated hundreds of canned goods and other non-perishable items to the Harvest Outreach Center.  A special thank you to all students and staff who donated to help make the holidays merrier for many people. Pictured from left is Michaela Keaton, Annalise Ramirez, Fariha Imran and Jessica Lee

First Responder Appreciation Week

January 4, 2016 By Lydia Martin

For the second consecutive year, Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed January 4-8, 2016 as Florida First Responder Appreciation Week. First responders play a critical role in keeping our communities safe, and all Floridians benefit greatly from the services they provide. On behalf of St. Lucie Public Schools, thank you for your dedicated service!  

PBIS Dance at MSE

December 21, 2015 By SHERRI VARN

   Students in K-5 with no referrals for the second nine weeks danced and enjoyed each other’s company at the second annual PBIS in-school dance.

Transportation Routing Department Hosts a WINTER WONDERLAND!

December 21, 2015 By BARBARA SOFIELD

The Routing Department would like to wish every employee a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  We all work together to provide the best services we can to the students in St Lucie County, and we here in Transportation, thank you. Have a wonderful holiday break, and we will see you all in 2016!  

F. K. Sweet Breakfast with Santa

December 21, 2015 By Kristin Hsu

Frances K. Sweet’s student council hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa for the students and their families. More than 50 families ate breakfast, made crafts, and met Santa. Pictured are the student council representatives, Mr. Gary Bushby, and of course Santa.

REE’s Giving Trees Overflow with Donations

December 21, 2015 By DEBORAH GIRLING

The Giving Trees are a long standing tradition at Rivers Edge Elementary. Every grade has a Christmas tree on the stage in the cafeteria representing a local organization. Students and staff bring in donations for the organization the grade has chosen. They are placed under the tree for the campus to see. Once again this year REE proves it is the school with a heart of gold as the stage was overflowing with gifts, supplies, and donations. On Thursday, December 17, assemblies were held to present the donations to representatives from the various organizations. This year the grades donated to: … Read More

Samuel Gaines Academy Welcomes Dr. Danni Hoey

December 21, 2015 By Lydia Martin

Dr. Danni Hoey from Indian River State College addressed students at Samuel Gaines Academy during the December Speakers Bureau presentation.  The Speakers Bureau is a valuable channel of communication between students and community leaders.

St. Lucie Public Schools Announces Finalists for School Related Employee of the Year

December 17, 2015 By Lydia Martin

An entourage of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) administrators surprised the three finalists for School Related Employee of the Year on Tuesday. Cheers and sounds of glee filled the classrooms, offices, and hallways as Delores “Annie” Jones (Lakewood Park Elementary), Emily Siangco (Student Services Department), and Charles Pilson (Manatee Academy) were made aware of this recognition. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated that he was humbled by the honorees’ tremendous contributions to the District’s education system. “Our support staff team members are paramount to the success of our schools. These individuals represent the dedication, innovation, and teamwork we are so proud … Read More

Singing Reindeer at Weatherbee

December 16, 2015 By Pamela Ferentzy

Mrs. Norma Miller and Ms. Ladonna Hannans pose with their singing reindeer in the Pre-K classroom at Weatherbee after their awesome musical performance this week.  ♫ ♪ ♫

Mosaic Digital Academy 1st Grader Takes 3rd Place in 10th Annual Art Contest Sponsored by K12 Inc.

December 16, 2015 By Jeanne Ziemba

Our own Jayden is a 6-year-old 1st grader at Mosaic Digital Academy who took 3rd place in K12, inc’s 10th Annual Art Contest. Jayden’s art project, “Journey to the Moon,” was created with paper, cardboard, glue, glitter, paint, stickers, number stencils, cut outs and tissue paper. Jayden enjoyed splattering paint all over the cardboard to create the stars…it was messy, fun and effective. Jayden has taken a recent interest in the moon and stars, leading us to explore the decade of the 1960’s when the first trip to the moon was made. Jayden used books, photos, adventures outside including star … Read More

REE Hosts Their Annual Choir Christmas Performance

December 16, 2015 By DEBORAH GIRLING

REE’s 4th & 5th Grade Choir showed off their incredible talents during their annual Christmas performance! Solos, duets, dancing and even a hula hoop presentation kicked off the night followed by the choir performing multiple Christmas favorites. Parents brought treats galore for everyone in attendance.  

Exciting Times in the Northport STEaM Lab!

December 16, 2015 By LYNNE Gruszka

Wonderful job to the Northstar STEaM students, their instructor, Christine Nurse, and ESE Chairpersons Sherri Yacovino and De Green for their great work with our ESE students. The excitement was palpable as students learned new and exciting hands-on information. Northstars STEaM Team students provided a laser and photonics hands-on lab for our wonderful exceptional students. The students designed and created an authentic triangulated laser and photonics security system.

Battle of the Books Championship at Manatee Academy

December 16, 2015 By Caleb Bihari

These 4th and 5th grade Manatee Academy students are thrilled with the prizes they received after competing in our recent Battle of the Books Championship match!  Students read 13-15 of the Sunshine State Young Reader Award nominees for this year.  Their overall favorite? Pie by Sarah Weeks.

Congratulations to School Related Employee of the Year Finalists

December 16, 2015 By Lydia Martin

A day of celebration and joyful cheers has occurred in SLPS as the three finalists were announced for School Related Employee of the Year. Congratulations to Delores “Annie” Jones (Lakewood Park Elementary), Emily Siangco (Student Services Department), and Charles Pilson (Manatee Academy)!

St. Lucie Public Schools Announces Finalists for School Related Employee of the Year

December 16, 2015 By Lydia Martin

An entourage of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) administrators surprised the three finalists for School Related Employee of the Year on Tuesday. Cheers and sounds of glee filled the classrooms, offices, and hallways as Delores “Annie” Jones (Lakewood Park Elementary), Emily Siangco (Student Services Department), and Charles Pilson (Manatee Academy) were made aware of this recognition. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated that he was humbled by the honorees’ tremendous contributions to the District’s education system. “Our support staff team members are paramount to the success of our schools. These individuals represent the dedication, innovation, and teamwork we are so proud … Read More

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