Midway Second Graders Experience a Super-Sized, Superhero Lesson

Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce learning benchmarks, Midway 2nd grade teachers created a mini room transformation called Super Solvers to review two-digit subtraction using number lines and hundred charts.

When entering the classroom, students received superhero masks, a superhero bracelet, and a coloring page that read, “I can do hard things”. After assembling for Morning Meeting where they received encouragement from Mr. Kid President on what it

means to be a hero in your school and community, students created their superhero name and displayed it on a name tent. To create a positive math mindset, students were provided with superhero-themed items and positive affirmations to boost their confidence and make the learning experience more enjoyable. Midway teachers aim to

foster a sense of community and empower students to recognize their heroic qualities.

Students began their review by competing in a team-based challenge on a Super Solvers board game. Students displayed teamwork to solve the math problems on each slide. Each team that answered correctly rolled two dice and their difference counted as the number of spaces they were able to move forward. Center rotations consisted of the

following: Word Problems at the teacher table, Hulk Smash, Spidey Subtraction, Color by Code, and a fluency subtraction worksheet.

Middle School Students Explore College and Career Opportunities

The Young Men of Distinction from Teague Middle School traveled to the University of Central Florida to experience college life firsthand and explore college and career readiness.

The students were asked to research university requirements and then select a potential career based on their interests. They had great questions and really enjoyed this experience.

Carillon Elementary Brings Back Popular Space Teams

Carillon Elementary is focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). 

Students in 2nd-5th grade are so excited that the very popular Space Teams initiative is back for the second half of this year.

Students can choose a topic that interests them and attend a class with others who share that interest.

Teachers, volunteers, and community members all come together to teach the young Comets, and students meet monthly to learn new skills.

The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Provides Support for the Arts

Inspired by Art, a program of The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, is committed to supporting the visual and performing arts programs within our schools and will be distributing more than $120,000 to support arts enrichment for all students.

A major part of this initiative is distributing checks to each school in the district to support their arts programs. We know that the cost of all school supplies has increased, including art supplies, so our funding this year includes an increase in our school arts checks from $50,000 to $60,000.

School checks can be used for any visual or performing art programs such as drawing or pottery supplies, musical instruments, theater costumes, TV production equipment, etc.

In addition to the checks distributed to every school in the district, The Foundation will support numerous other district-wide needs during the 2023-2024 year, including:

• Classroom Art Grants
• Elementary Music Festival
• All County Orchestra, Band and Chorus
• Marching Band Festival
• AP Art Supplies
• Spring Art Show Awards
• Thespian Dues
• Thespian District Competition
• Leadership Seminole Video Contest Awards
• Florida School Music Association dues for every school
• Young People’s Concert field trip

https://foundationscps.org/inspired-by-art/

It's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

Career & Technical Education Month is observed across the nation to recognize the accomplishments of students & educators and highlight collaboration among local businesses, leaders, and industry partners that contribute to the success of CTE programs everywhere. #SCPSCTERocks

Thanks to generous support from throughout the community, The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools will award over $150,000 in scholarships this spring!  There will be recipients from all 10 high schools. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Our 50+ Scholarships range in value and while most are available to all SCPS High Schools, some are specific to Hagerty, Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Lyman, Seminole, and Winter Springs. Some opportunities focus on Areas of Study such as Trade Programs, Education, Nursing, the Arts, Engineering, and STEM fields or to students who’ve participated in athletic programs, arts programs, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Other factors are considered such as students who have overcome challenges, experienced homelessness, demonstrated financial need, or currently live in the Midway community of Sanford.

Teddy Gram Direct is Ready to Spread Some Love

Teddy Gram Direct is a district-based student enterprise where our students with disabilities work alongside their non-disabled peers and staff to create stuffed animals for sale around the county. To purchase a teddy bear for delivery to a school campus, visit Teddy Gram Direct to place your order via checkout on MySchoolBucks.

Orders must be submitted by February 9th to guarantee delivery on February 14th, so order today! Please remember to pick your school location to ensure proper delivery, as well as the student and their teacher's name.

If you have questions, please reach out to scpsteddygramdirect@scps.k12.fl.us

Six SCPS Magnet Schools Receive National Awards

Congratulations to the following Schools:

Top Magnet School of Excellence: South Seminole Academy of Leadership, Law, and Advanced Studies

Schools of Excellence:

Milwee Middle School

Hamilton School of Engineering and Technology

Schools of Distinction:

Seminole High IB Program

Lyman High

Millenium Middle School

SCPS Names Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Stacey Van Der Weide, for being named the Seminole County Public Schools Employee of the Year.

Stacey serves as the Executive Assistant of Elementary Education and Student and School Success.

Oviedo High Student Takes Third in Nation in French Culture Contest

Spencer Mallott is a World Languages student in Ms. Huffman's French Class at Oviedo High School.

He earned a chance to participate in the American Association Teachers of French National French Week Culture Contest on December 2, 2023.

Spencer finished 3^rd in the nation out of 28 finalists in the Level B Intermediate/Advanced level and earned a $50 scholarship!

Spencer demonstrated impressive knowledge on many different French-speaking regions and countries all over the world.

Félicitations Spencer, nous sommes fièrs de toi!

Congratulations Spencer, we are proud of you!

Beta Club Students from Milwee Middle School Place High at State Convention

Congratulations to the participants from Milwee Middle School's Beta Club. We are so proud of you!

7^th Grade Math 1^st Place Steven Goodman

7^th Grade Science 3^rd Place Charlotte Miller

8^th Grade Science 3^rd Place Tyler Nilles

Creative Writing 1^st Place Isabelle Jacques

Black and White Photography 2^nd Place Sebastian Barboza

Digitally Enhance Photography 2^nd Place Aditi Shikarpuri

Apparel Design 3^rd Place Aspen Hafer, Mary Fleming, Charlotte Miller

Digital Portfolio 3^rd Place Brooklynn Meade

Performance Arts Instrumental 2^nd Place Olivia Leszko

Registration for the 2024-2025 VPK School Year at SCPS locations begins on February 5th. 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.

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.

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.