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What's Cool in Our Schools | | |
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Layer Elementary PTA Hosts Luau Dance Party and Book Fair
Layer Elementary enjoyed an awesome evening for their book fair with a luau dance party courtesy of their PTA. Families were encouraged to dress for the occasion and came together to celebrate the special community that makes Layer so unique. As always, they remembered their school mantra - One Team, One Goal! Thank you to all of our PTA organizations who make fun and memorable events happen for our schools.
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Forest City Elementary Digs Deep in Language Arts | | |
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At Forest City Elementary, Ms. De La Cruz’s classes leaned into a unique challenge.
They competed with each other to find the meaning of words using Greek and Latin roots.
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We don't know about our readers, but we might just be a little rusty at this activity! Way to go, Owls! We love how our teachers always find innovative and creative ways to help our students engage in learning. | |
Author Delights Students with Visit to Evans Elementary
The students and staff at Evans Elementary welcomed Victoria Piontek, author of the Sunshine State Book, Better with Butter. She spoke with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, and even had lunch with students who read and passed the AR test for her book!
This special event wouldn't have happened without Mrs. Vacarro and our PTA and parent volunteers. Special thanks to Huey Magoos who donated lunch! This is a great example of how it takes many hands and members of our community to make SCPS the incredible district we are.
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Annual Battle of the Books and Read to Lead | | |
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On Thursday, teams from our middle schools came to the Educational Support Center for the annual Battle of the Books and Read to Lead Competition.
Each team read Sunshine State books in preparation for answering questions about the books. We love seeing the excitement of our students as well as celebrating their love for reading.
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Congratulations to our Winners for Battle of the Books | |
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1st place
Jackson Heights Middle School
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2nd place
Greenwood Middle School
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3rd place
Teague Middle School
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Congratulations to our Winners for Read to Lead | |
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1st place
Rock Lake Middle School
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2nd place
Tuskawilla Middle School
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3rd place
Indian Trails School
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2024 SCPS District Teacher of the Year Flies with the Blue Angels | | |
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Bear Lake Elementary's Janan Hodges took the ride of her life this week when she was selected as a Key Influencer by the Blue Angels. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Hodges. You are fearless! Special thanks to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for recognizing the importance of honoring heroes in our community.
Story courtesy of WKMG News 6
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Seminole High Girls and Boys Water Polo Teams Head to State
Story Courtesy of FOX 35 Good Day Orlando
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Spring Art Show at the Altamonte Mall | | |
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SCPS students were able to put their artistic talents on display, and we are so impressed with the incredible pieces we saw. Please view some of the works on display by clicking the button below.
This is an example of why Seminole County Public Schools is known for providing our students with the "triple A" experience of academics, arts, and athletics. We love knowing that our students can choose classes, clubs, and other activities that help them explore their passions and exhibit their talents.
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SCPS Leaders Honored at Annual SASA Banquet | | |
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Aja Smith, Emerging Leader Award
This award is for those who are newer in leadership, making significant contributions to the profession, and demonstrating potential for leadership and service.
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Dumarie Rodriguez-Dillard, Lamp of Knowledge Award
This award is for someone whose guiding light is the beacon of knowledge inspiring and motivating current and future SCPS leaders.
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Tara Williams, Above and Beyond Service Award
This award is for someone who has demonstrated outstanding service to SCPS in its continual goal of improving the quality of education.
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Amy Elwood, Raymond L. Gaines Leadership Award
This award is made in memory of Raymond L. Gaines, former Executive Director of Secondary Schools for Seminole County Public School.
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The recipient of this award is an individual who is:
- an Instructional Leader with integrity
- Committed to students
- Honest, dedicated, courageous, and a team player
- Shows evidence of actively mentoring students, adults, or promising leaders, done something above and beyond with a subgroup, creates high-quality learning opportunities for students, and made exemplary contributions to the profession and the community.
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Dr. Nicola Williams, Dr. Anna-Marie Cote Award of Instructional Excellence and Equity
This award is now given each year to an SCPS administrator who demonstrates a passion and unflinching dedication to innovation, strategic planning, and those best practices that promote excellence and equity in education.
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The recipient of the Dr. Anna-Marie Cote Excellence and Equity Award will be an individual who:
- Champions Research-Based Practices
- Engages in Courageous Communication about Excellence and Equity for ALL
- Eliminates Barriers to Inclusion
- Forges Pathways for Advanced Opportunities
- Mentors and Develops Future Leaders from Underrepresented Groups within SCPS
- Involves Families and the Community in this Shared Vision
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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.
LEARN MORE
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SCPS Seniors - Free Summer College Classes at Seminole State | |
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Graduating SCPS Seniors - Free Summer College Class Opportunity at Seminole State
SCPS graduating seniors are invited to get a jumpstart on their college education by taking two classes this summer with no out-of-pocket costs during the Summer B Session from June 26-Aug. 7. The deadline to submit an interest form and apply is May 31.
The Summer Bridge program helps first-time-in-college students easily transition to college and develop crucial skills for success.
No matter whether a student plans to go all the way to a bachelor's degree, use a university transfer pathway such as DirectConnect to UCF®, or is just trying to see if college is right for them, the Summer Bridge program can help set them on the right path!
To learn more, sign up to attend a virtual information session or email summerbridge@seminolestate.edu.
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open | |
Volunteers Needed - Living On My Own Program | |
We Need Volunteers to Help with Financial Literacy Program
Are you curious about what happens in the "Living on My Own" city? "Living on My Own" is coming to Indian Trails Middle School on Tues, 4/23 and Wed 4/24. This financial literacy program created by UF IFAS Extension Seminole County/UF IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H is provided to SCPS in partnership with business partners, community members, ITMS PTSA, and volunteers like you!
During each 90min session, students are assigned jobs or careers and family situations, and 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.
Are you an adult who has paid bills? You are totally qualified! Consider volunteering for a session of "Living on My Own"! Volunteers are at each "storefront" in the city which represent real life businesses. Information and instructions are located at each station. There will be a quick volunteer training and overview of the program on the day of the event.
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Florida Prepaid College Plan Enrollment Window Closing Soon | | |
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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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St. Johns River Cleanup
This Earth Day weekend, help protect Seminole County's waterways by volunteering to clean up litter from the St. Johns River.
Join the St. Johns Riverkeeper in a river-wide cleanup and volunteer to pick up litter on foot, in your kayak or canoe, or from your motorized boat. Bright Futures
or other volunteer hours are available for participating!
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
SITES: Choose one of the following locations:
C. S. Lee Park, 4600 FL-46, Geneva
Lake Monroe Wayside Park, 4150 U.S. 17-92, Sanford
Mullet Lake Park, 2368 Mullet Lake Park Rd, Geneva
City of Sanford, FL Government Riverwalk, 409 E Seminole Blvd, Sanford
To learn more or register, visit https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/cleanup
For more volunteer opportunities, check out Seminole Education, Restoration & Volunteer (SERV) Program.
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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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400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
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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