Northport community is so pleased to present our Northport Students of the Month for January 2019. Students are selected by their teachers for having good citizenship, being a good friend, being a positive role model or for just doing the right thing. There are so many reasons why a student might be selected to represent their peers as a Student of the Month. We are so grateful for all the parental support. Thank you to all parents who came to our celebration in support of their children. It means the world to the students and their teachers. Parental and family … Read More

In our classroom, learning isn’t something that just happens—it’s an adventure our students take the wheel on. We believe they grow best when they’re in the driver’s seat, and our recent student‑led conferences were the perfect moment to let that leadership shine. As Dr. Seuss reminds us in Oh, the Places You’ll Go! “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Our students did exactly that. To showcase their reading accomplishments, St. Lucie West K-8 students in Mrs. Zalepeski’s third-grade ELA classes created vibrant digital portfolios using Canva. This project challenged them … Read More

White City Elementary families participated in Student Led Conference Night.  Students shared their learning goals, assessment data, and their action plan with their parents.  Parents received specific information regarding their students’ academic performance.

All White City Elementary families were invited to participate in student-led conference night.  Students shared their academic goals, assignments, and discussed their overall progress with their families. White City Wildcats are held accountable for their own learning.

Bayshore Elementary recently hosted two successful Student-Led Conference sessions—one for grades K-2 and another for grades 3-5. These conferences gave students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning by sharing their academic data, progress, and personal goals with their families. Parents joined their children in the cafeteria, where students confidently explained their achievements and areas for growth. This interactive format allowed parents to ask questions directly to their child, fostering meaningful conversations about learning. For families unable to attend, every student still had the chance to present their data and goals to their teacher or a staff member. We … Read More

Student-led conferences are family discussions where the student leads a discussion of his/her work. In this format, the teacher becomes the facilitator while students lead their families in conversations that require them to reflect on and evaluate their work. Students in first through fifth grades recently invited their parents in to share with them their academic progress from the first nine weeks. Pictured, at left, Principal Jonetha Maness conferences with a student while Erick Lopez conferences with his dad, Ray Lopez.

All K-5 students shared their academic data, achievement goals, and their action plan with a parent or caring adult. Lawnwood Leopards are tracking their progress and making learning gains. WAY TO GO!

Frances K. Sweet Elementary second grade students gather to examine a native plant species during their recent Oxbow Eco-Center field trip.  The students, from Rachel Luhta’s class, also went on a nature hike to learn more about insects and plants while visiting the center. 

Fifth grader Brandon Roth from Mariposa Elementary School was recognized during the December Board meeting for his courageous actions during a life-threatening situation. This summer, Brandon was riding his skateboard when he discovered a neighbor in distress lying in her doorway. He ran to her aid and flagged down a passing car to call 911. He continued to wait with her until the rescue trucks and firefighters arrived. His quick thinking and immediate action averted a potentially tragic outcome.  The School District  celebrates his quick and responsible thinking.    

Student Council Officers for 2011-2012 were recently elected at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition.  All the students running for office made posters and gave speeches during morning announcements.  New officers, back row from left, Coral Bailey, President, Trish Konopelko, Sponsor, and Danae Beech, Vice President. Front row, from left, Hannah Enoch, Secretary and Sydney Holtzclaw, Treasurer.