Summer Break is Here!

Summer Enrichment
This program is open to all students regardless of FCAT scores.  The program begins on Thursday, June 12 and runs from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM each day.  No transportation is provided.  The program ends July 10.  Please call the office to register.  

Course Recovery
This program is for any 6th or 7th grade student who needs to re-take a course.  These classes meet from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM and begin June 12 and end July 10.  Again, no transportation is provided.  Forms were sent home with those students before the school year ended.  If you need clarification on your child's status, contact Mr. Johnson if your child is a 6th grader, or Mrs. Coe if your child is a 7th grader.

8th Grade Reading Camp
This is for any 8th grade student who made a leve 1 in reading on the FCAT, but passed academically.  If you need clarification, contact Mrs. Coe.

Summer Reading Lists
Many students slip in valuable academic skills over the summer by not reading.  The reading department has compiled a recommended list of books for your child to read this summer. Remember: these are only recommendations; any book a student reads will be accepted.  Click on the links below for the grade appropriate list in PDF format:
6th Grade Reading List
7th Grade Reading List
8th Grade Reading List

Construction update
Demolition of the "B" building between the main building and the gymnasium is scheduled for this week.  No persons will be allowed in that area while this is taking place.  They expect to have the building leveled and debris removed within a week.

There was a new fence put up along the teachers parking lot on the west side of campus.  There are a number of temporary storage containers on the far west PE fields where construction equipment and supplies will be going.  There is also a construction trailer which will be here throughout the renovation.  

There are four, very large modular classrooms that were placed behind the gymnasium.  These modulars will serve the classes displaced by the demolition of the B Building over the summer.  Chorus, Band, and the two Technology Education classes will be here through all of next school year.  They will be bringing in temporary locker rooms for PE for next year.  

The renovation of Conway has started a little sooner than expected.  The most major change so far is removing a line of portables in order to make room for the emergency response lane that will encircle the entire campus.  One of the portables to go was the sixth grade office, which has been relocated to portable 311.

The sixth grade bike rack was also in the egress lane and has been moved to the front of the teacher parking lot.  One other change of note is the YMCA office has been moved from the portable near the gym to room 157. 

Will your rising 7th grader be ready to start school next year?
Be aware that State Law requires all incoming 7th graders to be up to date with their immunizations before the first day of school in August 2008.  The Orange County Health Department is offering free immunizations, including the chickenpox vaccine, from 8AM until noon and 1PM until 2PM Monday through Thurday and 8AM until 11AM on Fridays.  This is for all children who don't have insurance, have insurance that does not cover immunizations, have Medicaid or children who are American Indian or Alaskan Native.  They see patients on a walk in basis only.  To confirm whether your child is in or out of compliance, kindly contact Ms. Rivera at (407) 249-6420, ext 252 or email at rafaela.rivera@ocps.net for further information.

Does your child have a Myspace account?
Are you aware that you must be 14 years of age to qualify for a Myspace account?  Lying about your age in order to socialize online with your friends is a bad precident to set.  This site has proven to be a dangerous place for those not mature enough to handle content found here.  If your child is old enough to have an account, when was the last time YOU monitored it?  Members can post any picture they want, including provocative ones, and use any language, including the type that you would not approve of.  Help you child to be a responsible and ethical online user by monitoring what they post.

Do you know what time school lets out?
The school day is over at 2:50 PM on Wednesday and 3:50 PM every other day.  More and more students that are picked up by car are hanging around school where there is no supervision.  Students are to be picked up promptly when school ends.  Please adhere to these times in order to assure your child's safety.  If you cannot pick up your child by that time, the YMCA offers free, supervised, after school care that you can enroll your child in.

Do you know what your child is eating for lunch?
By setting up an online lunch account through My Lunch Money you can add funds, monitor purchases and control spending.  It is easy to set up with your child's student ID.  Plus, you will be able to make sure they are eating something healthy rather than just a bag of chips, a cookie and a slushie.

Rainy Day Plan
You should have a rainy day plan in place for picking up your child from school if they are normally walkers or bike riders.  Please review the pick-up procedures on the back of the parent handbook that went home the first week.

ADDitions

Do you plan on being a chaperone for a field trip, or helping out here on campus in any way?  If so, you will need to complete an ADDitions application online with Orange County Public Schools.  Don't wait until the last minute as it has been taking upwards of four weeks in order for you to be approved.  You can do it now by clicking here to go to the OCPS Community Resources page.

Week at a Glance

• Monday - Earth Science Final Exam
  8th grade Yearbooks handed out
  Shark, Tiger, Eagle, and Cobra Parties
• Tuesday - 6th/7th Yearbooks handed out
  Otters, Lynx, Silverwolves, Penguins, Leopards, and Thunderbird parties
• Wednesday - 8th grade celebration
  Last day of school
• Thursday - Teacher post-planning
• Friday - Teacher post-planning

Find more events on the School Activity Calendar.