Sept. 22 2017
District Hurricane Shelters Provide Comfort & Fun
BPS shelter workers were dedicated to providing community member guests with a welcoming and safe home away from home during Hurricane Irma. Throughout the storm, 17 district schools served as shelters. At each location, shelter clients had the opportunity to take part in uplifting activities such as dance classes, rock painting, talent shows and even anniversary and birthday celebrations.  

Look for more coverage of BPS’ hurricane response in the upcoming issue of BPS News .
Free Lunch for BPS Students
To aid the citizens and students of Brevard County, BPS is offering free lunch to all students through Oct. 20. Free breakfast is already provided to students year-round.
 
Video Feature - BPS Launches United Way Campaign

This week was the official kickoff of BPS’ United Way Campaign partnership! BPS employees can help improve the health, education and financial stability of people in the community by contributing to the campaign. “Site champions” at each BPS school or department will provide staff with information and pledge forms.   

United Way financially supports more than 40 community agencies and has been instrumental in helping families during and after hurricanes. They’re now assisting families after Hurricane Irma through the Hurricane Irma Relief Fund .

Pledges are due no later than Nov. 17. Direct questions and submit pledge forms to site champions.
Catch the Latest Episode of "Brevard Watch"
Check out this week’s “ Brevard Watch ” Sunday on BPS TV. Sponsored by Brevard Public Schools’ Partners in Education , the news program focuses exclusively on Florida’s Space Coast. Each week, host Matt Reed and guests from diverse backgrounds will explore how the news from Brevard County schools, government, business and the law could affect our lives here in Brevard County . This week’s guests are Isadora Rangel, Florida Today ’s public affairs and engagement editor and Tina Lange, owner and chief strategist of Strategic Ink Public Relations.

Episodes air on Spectrum channel 496 on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, and Mondays through Saturdays at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Episodes will be aired on BPS’ live stream , as well.
Town Hall Series
Stops at Viera High
Join BPS Superintendent Desmond Blackburn and School Board Member Matt Susin at the next stop in the t o wn hall series . On Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m., Blackburn will visit Viera High to deliver a short state-of-our-schools address and then take questions and comments from attendees on how BPS can improve service to them.
 
Viera High is at
6103 Stadium Parkway, Viera 32940.
Dads Take Your Children to School Day

BPS is celebrating Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Sept. 27. This is a statewide initiative of the Florida Department of Education to encourage fathers and male role models to become involved in the education of their children. Some activities include games, coffee stations and photo sessions. Individual schools plan their events.
Saturn Elementary to Celebrate
50 th Anniversary

Happy 50 th anniversary to Saturn Elementary! The school will host a celebration Oct. 6 including a breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by a ceremony. Media and community members are welcome to attend the events.

Contact Saturn Principal Janice Rutherford for more information.
BPS Summer Savings

BPS accomplished significant savings by participating in Florida Power and Light’s Seasonal Demand Time-of-use Rider during the summer break. By adjusting operational hours in June and July, BPS saved $394,343. The school district also saved approximately $4,400 each month by shutting down its 400-ton chiller before 3:00 p.m. This was the sixth summer the school district participated in this program.

For more information, contact Bruce Lindsay , BPS energy/resource conservation manager.
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