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Please Review Safety Information for Upcoming Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, much of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Please review our safety information.
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What's Cool in Our Schools | |
Markham Woods Middle School Students Learn Life Lessons from the Classroom | |
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At Markham Woods Middle School, the Game of Life students worked through the details of a roommate agreement to determine who would be responsible for the different living expenses.
They also had to do some number crunching to make sure they stayed within their budget. Lessons like these help students prepare for real-world situations.
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Lake Mary Elementary Gets Creative with Camping
4th-grade students at Lake Mary Elementary went camping while reviewing for the upcoming BEST Writing Test and Math Test.
The students hiked their way through an argumentative essay and gathered by the campfire to practice standard-based math questions. The 4th-grade teachers can’t wait to make s’more great memories the rest of the year!
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Volunteers Needed for Financial Literacy Program - Living on My Own
Living on My Own, a financial literacy program, is a hands-on, real-life simulation that gives middle and high school students the opportunity to experience their futures in a fun and exciting way. They are encouraged to make healthy and wise lifestyle choices similar to those adults face on a daily basis.
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During each 90-minute session, students are assigned jobs or careers and family situations. They will then make a transaction at 10 storefronts in the "city," including transportation, housing, groceries, and more. Students will consider lifestyle choices that adults face daily as they manage a monthly income and their bank account.
Please consider volunteering for a session of "Living on My Own"! Volunteers are at each "storefront" in the city, which represents real-life businesses. Information and instructions are located at each station. On the day of the event, there will be a quick volunteer training and overview of the program.
If you are already a registered dividend with SCPS, please sign up by clicking HERE.
If you are NOT currently a dividend but would like to help, please click the button below to sign up.
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Sanford Middle School Resource Officer is Second Generation SRO
Story provided courtesy of WKMG News 6
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Former SCPS Teacher Celebrates 108th Birthday
Special thanks to SCPS Department of Transportation and Lake Mary Elementary first grade students for making cards for Ms. Parry.
Story courtesy of FOX 35
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SCPS Celebrates Art with AP Studio Display | | |
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The Senior Advanced Placement Studio Art exhibit was on display at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus of Seminole State College’s Student Union from April 1-4. Both 2D and 3D artwork showcased the talent of the senior students from Lake Brantley, Lake Howell, Lake Mary, Lyman, Oviedo, Seminole, and Winter Springs High School. The artwork featured pieces from the students’ portfolios and their focused concentrations. | |
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The Senior Advanced Placement Studio Art exhibit was on display at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus of Seminole State College’s Student Union from April 1-4. Both 2D and 3D artwork showcased the talent of the senior students from Lake Brantley, Lake Howell, Lake Mary, Lyman, Oviedo, Seminole, and Winter Springs High School. The artwork featured pieces from the students’ portfolios and their focused concentrations.
On April 3, an evening reception was held to recognize these students and provide them with a certificate. With a large crowd in attendance, the students were able meet with the guests, discuss their artwork and explain their inspiration. This was a great opportunity to get a glimpse inside the minds of these very creative students.
The event also provided an opportunity to recognize Tess Vallone, art teacher at Lyman High School, for her many years of dedicated service to the art program. Tess will be retiring at the end of this school year.
Special thanks to Seminole State College for hosting the event.
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SCPS VPK Registration Now Open | |
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Registration for the 2024-2025 VPK School Year at SCPS locations is now open. To be eligible for VPK, a child must be four years of age by September 1, 2024.
SCPS VPK offers a high-quality program designed to prepare students to enter Kindergarten ready to learn!
Full-day and half-day programs are available. For more information, Click HERE.
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open | |
Florida Prepaid College Plan Open Enrollment Happening Now | | |
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As our partner the Florida Prepaid College Plan Board celebrates 35 years of helping Florida families save affordably for college, they have lowered Prepaid Plan monthly prices by up to 25 percent during the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2024.
The reductions will bring Prepaid Plan prices to their lowest level in 10 years, starting at just $34 per month for a 1-Year University Plan for a newborn. The monthly cost of a four-year university plan for a newborn is down to $134 – that’s a monthly savings of about $50 compared to last year.
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Florida Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:
- Risk-free: Your investment is protected by the State of Florida.
- Flexible: Use in-state or out, at public or private colleges and universities, trade, and technical schools.
- Worry-free: Cancel anytime for a full refund or transfer to another family member.
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Free Eclipse Livestream Event
Total Eclipse Livestream brought to you by the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be seen across parts of the United States - the Moon will pass in front of the Sun (totality), creating a spectacle you do not want to miss!
Join the staff of the Emil Buehler Planetarium, Central Florida Astronomical Society, Seminole State College Library, Seminole County Public Schools and guests from around the country as we share this amazing experience, featuring unique views of the progress of the eclipse using various telescopes.
The livestream will take place from 1:30 pm EDT to 3 pm EDT with totality occurring around 2:53 pm EDT.
Link to livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTmrpKha8nE
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Free Community Workshops
More than five people die and 35 are seriously injured on Central Florida roadways every week. Vision Zero aims to change that. Join Seminole County and MetroPlan Orlando at an upcoming community workshop to learn more and provide your feedback.
Thursday, April 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Westmonte Recreation Center (624 Bills Ln, Altamonte Springs)
No registration is required. Learn more at https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/visionzero
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Our Mission
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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Sanford, FL 32773
407-320-0000
www.scps.us
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Seminole County Public Schools
Educational Equity - Notice of Nondiscrimination
Any form of discrimination or harassment can be devastating to an individual's academic progress, social relationship and/or personal sense of self-worth. As such, the School Board will not discriminate nor tolerate harassment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively, "protected classes").
The Board also does not discriminate on the basis of protected classes in its employment policies and practices as they relate to students.
Equal educational opportunities shall be available to all students, without regard to the protected classes, age (unless age is a factor necessary to the normal operation or the achievement of any legitimate objective of the program/activity), place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students.
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