May 19, 2023

Please note that this is the last issue of Seminole Spotlight for the 2022-2023 school year.

What's Cool in Our Schools

Design Students at Lake Brantley High Design Principal's New Office

Ms. Moran-Peebles' interior design class at Lake Brantley High School was tasked with creating and completing a design renovation for Principal Blasewitz's new office.

Students Lea and Bella were selected by Mr. Blasewitz and Ms. Moran-Peebles as the winning design based on the proofs they included in their design presentation. Once the proposal was approved, they brought their office renderings to life and got to work on updating the space! See the completed office renovation below.

Goldsboro Welcomes Guest Speakers to the Classroom

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School’s Law Enforcement and Law Careers STEM Club welcomed guest speakers from both law Enforcement Department units and different segments of law careers that explain how STEM is used in their workplace. GEMS Law Enforcement & Law Careers Club is geared toward 4th and 5th grade students at Goldsboro with an interest in learning more about these professions.

The club educates students on the STEM aspects of Law Enforcement such as forensics,

fingerprinting, Crime Prevention and Law Careers such as Environmental science

Law, Biotechnology Law, Genetics Law, and Medical Research Law. The purpose is to encourage students to master their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills and learn about the future lucrative career opportunities available to them.

Sanford Police Department K9 Unit explained how they use STEM to locate suspects, protect our citizens, and obtain a higher success rate solving crimes.

Latinos in Action Celebrate Seniors

Latinos in Action empowers our Latino youth to lead and strengthen their community through excellence in education, service, and leadership. On Thursday, May 18th, our LIA senior students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments with medals and certificates.

School Board Chair Kristine Kraus, Vice-Chair Abby Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent Student & School Success Dr. Marian Cummings, and Principal Dr. Ryan Gard-Harold joined in on the surprise along with Janae's mother!

2023 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Good luck to the five SCPS teams competing next week at this year’s Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Lansing, Michigan!

Red Apple Dining Recognizes Dedicated Team

Red Apple Dining celebrated team members for their exceptional attendance and consistent dedication to serving student guests during the 2022-2023 school year.

Summer Reading Program Information

Seminole County Library

Interested in learning more about Restorative Practice? Find out more by contacting Deb Bidwell at bidweldz@scps.k12.fl.us.

May 22: Theory of Affect -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624389916047

May 29: Separate the Deed from the Doer & Using Affective Statements -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624421149467

June 5: RP Conferencing -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624425683027

New student enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is open. We can’t wait to meet our newest students! Learn more by clicking the image or button below!

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The mission of the Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens.

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Educational Equity - Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Educational Equity Administrator for Seminole County Public Schools has the responsibility of assuring compliance with the educational equity requirements by providing technical expertise, monitoring activities or programs related to compliance, and responding to equity complaints. One of the responsibilities is to administer the Educational Equity Complaint/Grievance Procedures as adopted by the School Board.

It is the policy of the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, that no employee, student, or applicant shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination and/or harassment under any educational programs, activities, or in any employment conditions, policies, or practices conducted by the District. The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age, religion, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Additionally, the School board of Seminole County provides equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by 34 C.F.R. 108.6. 

Every employee, student, or applicant for employment at Seminole County Public Schools has a solemn right to be treated fairly, equally, equitably, and with dignity. If for any reason you - the employee, student, or applicant for employment - find that you have been victimized by acts of discrimination and or harassment, whether intentional or unintentional, you are strongly encouraged to file an Educational Equity Complaint or Grievance with the Educational Equity Administrator, or any county or school-level administrator. All such complaints must be immediately forwarded to the Educational Equity Administrator for dissemination, action, and resolution. Forward to: SCPS Educational Equity Administrator, Seminole County Public Schools – Human Resources, Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773-7127. 407.320.0317.

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