Category: SCPS Communication - SCCPTA

Hurricane Harvey Donations - SCCPTA & SCPS Partnership

8/30/2017

SCCPTA & SCPS are partnering to collect donations for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Complete details, as well as a suggested donations list, is attached below.

Because the donations list is rather extensive and time is short, I'd like to suggest that you focus your collection on a few items. One of the best donation drives I've seen encouraged children to pick out a box of their favorite cereal to share with another child. It was very concrete and easy for children to understand. Something simple - a can of soup, a roll of paper towels, etc - may also be easier for busy parents.

Thank you for supporting this effort. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Polly DeLucia
President, SCCPTA
407.324.2684

Stay Connected with SCPS!

8/7/2017

Dear SCPS Families,
As we quickly approach the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year on Thursday, August 10th, we wanted to remind you of all the great ways you can stay connected with the district and your child's school!
District Website:
www.SCPS.us
District Social Media:
Find us on: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest, & LinkedIn
School-Specific Social Media:
To find the "Official" social media pages of your child's school, click here.
SCPS App:
To download for Apple device, click here.
To download for Android device, click here.
SchoolMessenger Parent App:
To download for Apple device, click here.
To download for Android device, click here.
To opt-in to receive text messages, text "Subscribe" to the number 67857. You can unsubscribe at anytime by texting "Stop" to 67857.
In the Zone e-Newsletter:
Sign-up to receive our "In the Zone" Quarterly e-Newsletter by clicking here.
Previous "In the Zone" issues, click here.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

-Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS)

SCPS Message About Water Safety

5/23/2017

Dear SCPS Families,

Summer is just around the corner and many of you are already planning fun water-related activities. The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County and Seminole County Public Schools would like to remind everyone to be safe this Memorial Day weekend and during the summer months to come. Everyone plays a role in preventing illnesses, caused by germs in the water, and injuries, such as drowning.

One of the biggest hidden concerns is the amoeba called Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba that infects the brain and central nervous system that can cause death. The amoeba lives in warm bodies of freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, hot springs, and poorly maintained, minimally-chlorinated and/or un-chlorinated swimming pools. When in fresh water keep your head above the water, hold your nose shut or use nose clips, do not dive into water, and avoid digging in, or stirring up, the sediment.

If fever, nausea, vomiting, and stiff or painful neck are experienced after recreational water activities seek immediate medical attention. Do not wait! Inform medical staff of any fresh water exposure.

Also, remember to take simple precautions to prevent injury or drowning. Learn how to swim, and teach children how to swim, use life jackets, provide continuous supervision of swimmers, and know CPR. In addition, always prevent unsupervised access to pools.

We hope these simple tips will help you and your family enjoy a Healthy and Safe Summer!

For more information, please visit:
www.seminolecohealth.com
www.safekids.org
www.seminolesheriff.org

Thank you!

-Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) & the Florida Health Department - Seminole County

Message from SCPS - Snakes & Other Wildlife

5/4/2017

Dear SCPS Families,

Snakes are a part of Florida’s natural environment and a common concern for residents of our Central Florida community. Like alligators, bears, and other wildlife, snakes should be treated with respect and avoided if at all possible.

Earlier this week, a student at Markham Woods Middle School had an encounter with a possible venomous snake while in the P.E. field. With the current lack of rain and dry conditions, experts have informed us the chances of critters coming out from wooded areas in search of water is high right now and may increase chances of seeing such animals on our campuses and surrounding properties.

To be proactive, we want to encourage parents to speak to their children about snakes and other native wildlife, while also emphasizing the importance to treat them with respect and a “leave them alone” philosophy. Students should never attempt to approach snakes or any other wild animals at school, at home or elsewhere.

We would also like to advise caution to those students who are traveling near wooded areas to and from school to be extra cautious. We ask our walkers and bike riders to be aware of their surroundings and speak with a teacher or administrator immediately if they come across a venomous reptile or wild animal while on campus.

Below are some useful links regarding snake awareness for you to review with your children:

http://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/snakes/

http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/dealing_with_snakes.shtml

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/venomous-snakes/

In closing, we want to ensure you that we are working closely with our district Maintenance Department and school administrators to monitor our campus grounds regularly in an effort to hopefully avoid any further encounters. As always, we are deeply committed to the safety and well being of our students. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS)

Thank You Dividend Volunteers!

5/4/2017

Thank you Dividends! Many of you are PTA members, and we appreciate all your effort on behalf of PTA!

Congratulations to the many PTA/PTSA Leaders who were nominated as the Dividend of the Year from their schools. Special Congratulations go to SCCPTA Board Member, Beth Dostal, the SCPS Dividend of the Year!

These are other busy SCCPTA Board Members, past, present, and future, who volunteer many hours on behalf of PTA and more at our schools: Melissa Pugh, Karen Mazzola, Katie Murphy, Liz Merrill, Katie Burris, Laura Wise, and Tammy Potosky!

Thank you for your support, Misa Mills and your Community Involvement Team.

Congratulations to our SCCPTA elected officers, 2017-18

4/21/2017

Congratulations to our SCCPTA elected officers for 2017-18. We are excited to ready for another great year. SCCPTA is in good hands!

Some Chairperson positions are still vacant. Please review the Chairperson roles on our SCCPTA Board Members & Positions page of our website to see if any positions may be of interest to you. Let us know if you'd like more information to help you determine the best fit for you.

SCPS Dividend Volunteers - Input Your Volunteer Hours Today!

3/31/2017

Remember to input your Dividend Hours into the system by the end of the today to be counted in this year's Dividend Awards! Not only do you have the opportunity for thanks and recognition, your school can receive recognition for parent participation and involvement. Any questions? https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/…/dividends-volunteer-programs.s…
*no need to estimate your volunteer hours to the end of the year, record keeping is ongoing.

Congratulations to Mrs. Emily Sless (Highlands Elementary), 2018 SCPS Teacher of the Year!

3/6/2017

On Friday, March 3rd, Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) named its 2018 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Emily Sless of Highlands Elementary! As part of this prestigious award, Mrs. Sless will receive a Teacher of the Year ring from Herff Jones; a Mousecar from Walt Disney World Resort - their version of the Oscar and a Disney Annual Pass; and $1,000 from the Foundation for SCPS. Plus, a year's lease of a 2017 Buick courtesy of Carl Black Chevrolet/Buick/GMC. In addition, she will go on to represent Seminole County in the state Teacher of the Year competition.

pictured left to right:

Dr. Walt Griffin, SCPS Superintendent
Amy Lockhart, SCPS Board Chair
Emily Sless, 2018 SCPS Teacher of the Year - Highlands Elementary
Karen Almond, SCPS School Board Member
Abby Sanchez, SCPS School Board Member

SCPS Communication Letter, read for full details, Bio, and Thank yous!

scps_names_2018_teacher_of_the_year.pdf
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SCPS Board Meetings - attend in person, stream live, or catch a meeting you missed from home!

3/6/2017

The School Board of Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) typically holds the majority of its meetings on Tuesday evenings beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Support Center (400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773). Special meetings do get added from time-to-time. Therefore, please refer to the School Board Calendar for official meeting notices, dates, and times.

All meetings are LIVE-Streamed for those unable to attend. In addition, all School Board Meetings are broadcast on Seminole County Government Television (SGTV). You can find SGTV on Bright House Channel 498 or U-Verse Channel 99. See all the watch meeting options on the SCPS website.

Upcoming SCPS Board meetings:

March 14, 2017
April 4, 2017
April 25, 2017
May 9, 2017
June 6, 2017

Click for more details.

School Safety & Security Town Hall Mtg, 3/9/17 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Lyman High School Auditorium

2/28/2017

Dear SCPS Families,

On Thursday, March 9th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., we (SCPS) will hold a School Safety & Security Town Hall Meeting in conjunction with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. The event will take place inside the Lyman High School Auditorium located at 865 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, FL 32750.

This is a great opportunity for parents to learn more about the following topics:

Student Safety Education
Prevention Measures
Response Protocols
Parent & Family Notification
The Collaboration between SCPS & Local Law Enforcement
School Resource Officer Training
And Much More!

Our special guest panel will include:

SCPS Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis M. Lemma
SCPS School Board Chair Amy Lockhart
SCPS Executive Director of High Schools Mike Gaudreau
Winter Springs High School Principal Mickey Reynolds
And SCPS School Safety & Security Director Captain Richard Francis.

We hope to see you there!

-Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS)

source: SCPS mass email blast dated 2/28/17