The Paw Print
21-22 Volume 28 March 11, 2022
Congratulations, Panthers!
Art
2D Art 5th Grade - 1st Place Bella Liby “One With Nature”
2D Art 5th Grade - 2nd Place Eloise Hughes “Soaring Sunset”
2D Art 4th Grade - 1st Place Bella Stillie “Fragments of Florida”
Merit Award - 3rd grade Ella Walters “The Beehive”
Zander Colangelo recognized for illustrating “Mission Mars” for the cover of the 2021-22 elementary student planners and the program cover for the South Area Art and Science Fair.
Science
Chemistry - 2nd Place Isabella Liby
Physics and Astronomy - 5th Place Gavin Mentillo
Engineering Mechanics - 1st Place Averi Bourgoin
Engineering Mechanics - 2nd Place Lucas Landers
BFT Girls in STEM Award - Avery Bourgoin
Lockheed Martin Innovative Scientist Award - Isabella Liby
Lockheed Martin Innovative Engineer Award - Halyn Hargis
Best of Show Engineering Division - Avery Bourgoin
Parents, if you were able to get photos of the kids receiving awards or of them with their projects, please email them to Mrs. Erenstoft so we can include them in the next Paw Print. Mrs. Erenstoft, Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Ward attended the event, but were not able to get good photos of all of the kids. Erenstoft.Kassie@Brevardschools.org
Color Run
Inclement Weather Dismissal
- Anyone checking a student out at dismissal must be on the pickup list.
- You will be required to show ID when checking a student out.
- If you selected "30 Minute Hold" on your Inclement Weather Form, please plan to be in the carloop if the weather does not pass. We will send a text to notify families if the weather is not clearing up after 30 minutes.
Thank you for your patience. We appreciate your continued support!
Important Safety Reminders
Greetings, Panther Families,
When the large playground on the Surfside campus was built, the City of Satellite Beach partnered with the school to make this happen. One of the agreements was that the playground would be open in the evenings and weekends. We continue to be proud to partner with our amazing city leaders and will continue to keep our gates open. We do however need your help in keeping our campus safe for all and free of vandalism. Access on the weekends and in the evenings should be limited to the playground. We are finding individuals navigating the entire campus, climbing fences to gain access to locations that are off limits. We have observed on cameras dangerous behaviors such as climbing onto the roof and jumping off. These behaviors are unsafe and not permitted at any time. Anyone who is found to be entering areas of campus that are off limits or exhibiting unsafe behavior will be trespassed from campus by the Satellite Beach Police Department. Please encourage your students to safely navigate the playground only if visiting during non-school hours.
Thank you for support in this.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Erenstoft
PTO Corner
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Reminder
Get ready for Surfside Game Night! Be sure to look for Surfside PTO'S Chick-fil-A Pre-order forms in you child(s) backpack. Send your pre-order form back in by March 10, with payment made out to Surfside Elementary PTO. On March 23, at Surfside Game Night, PTO will be in the cafeteria for you to pick up your family's pre-ordered meals. If you have any questions please email us at surfsidepto@gmail.com.
Important Dates and Reminders
March 14 - 18 - Spring Break
March 21-25 - Book Fair
March 23 - Family Game and Book Fair Night
March 24 - Report Cards Issued
Florida Standards Assessment
What can parents do to help prepare students?
Here are some strategies on how parents can help prepare their children whether they are in a tested grade level or not.
1. Prioritize attendance.
Students are assessed on their ability to show they have mastered the standards and skills the teachers have taught. However, they need to be in school and have plenty of practice and feedback in order to demonstrate this.
2. Prioritize homework.
If your child has homework be sure you look it over. Even if there is no written homework, students should read for 20 minutes each night. Make time for reading and ask questions about their book. Listen to your child read or share a book with them. In addition, Students in primary grades can practice learning addition and subtraction facts and in the intermediate grades they should know their multiplication facts with automaticity.
As FSA gets closer, talk about testing, but keep it in perspective. Remind students their teacher has prepared them well, and they are ready. Students are working all year and demonstrating what they know and can do. As parents, if you stay positive and tell your child you’re proud of their effort that is what matters. If you have any questions about testing, reach out to Mrs. Seibert at 773-2818.
Arrival Reminders
The first bell rings at 8:00. At that time, classroom doors open. It is imperative that students be in class and ready to learn by 8:15. Students who are not in the classroom by 8:15 are considered tardy.
Our car loop is very busy in the mornings with students arriving to school. To make the car loop more efficient, we are asking that students are dropped off at the next gate available and not just by their grade level hallways. This will allow cars to pull up to the next gate instead of having gaps in car line. The tardy bell rings at 8:15 and students are expected to be in their classrooms when the bell rings. Please help your student by making sure that they arrive on campus with time to get to class or to acquire breakfast if needed. We appreciate your help.
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Surfside Elementary School
Surfside Elementary School provides a safe and positive environment where high quality education occurs for all students.
Email: SurfsideElementary@brevardschools.org
Website: https://www.brevardschools.org/SurfsideES
Location: 475 Cassia Boulevard, Satellite Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 321-773-2818