The Paw Print
21-22 Volume 30 April 15, 2022
April 22 is School Spirit Day
School Board Art Show Winners
Surfside had the following entries in the School Board Art Show:
Jonah Cabrera “Summer Wave” for 5-6 grade 2D
Bella Liby “Today or Tomorrow” for 5-6 grade 2D
Olive LaCombe “Unicorn Playground” for 5-6 grade 3D
Eloise Hughes “Animal Collison” for 5-6 grade 3D
Eloise Hughes won a merit award for her peacock/dragon sculpture!
Campus Closed
Several years ago, the City of Satellite Beach graciously helped us pay for our playground in the back of the campus. Since the city paid for a large portion of the playground, an agreement was made to keep our gates open so that the public could access to the playground. However, due to recent theft on campus, vandalism and safety violations, for the time being our campus will remain closed to the public. We appreciate your understanding. If you have any information regarding the recent unlawful activities, please call the Satellite Beach Police Department.
Kindergarten Registration is Open
Support Special Olympics Florida
In previous years, this event raised over $8,000 for Special Olympics Florida. The goal this year is to raise over $10,000. If you are interested in supporting this cause, you can drop off donations in the front office. If you do decide to donate, cash and checks are accepted. All checks must be made out to Special Olympics Florida.
For more information on Special Olympics Florida, click on the photo above or visit https://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/.
PTO Corner
Staff Appreciate Week is coming up the week of April 25-29 2022. Help PTO show how much we care for our Surfside Superheroes: our wonderful Teachers and Faculty! Please consider signing up for one of the following:
- Panel Decoration: Help decorate the school for our Surfside Superheroes. Instead of individual doors this year we are focusing on certain metal panels throughout the campus. All panels must be decorated on the weekend of April 23-24. For more information and to sign up please click on the link below: signupgenius.com/go/10c044ba8a923a6fc1-panel
- Staff Appreciation Breakfasts and Snacks: Help make it a tasty week on campus! Click on the link below to fill in the needed items, monetary donations, and time to set it all up each day: signupgenius.com/go/10c044ba8a923a6fc1-2022
Also be sure to look in your child's backpack we are sending home a coupon for a free kids meal at Texas Roadhouse to celebrate the Spring!
If you have any questions about Surfside PTO Staff Appreciation Week please reach out to us at surfsidepto@gmail.com
Sign Up HERE
April is Month of the Military Child
SCAN here to order your Surfside Yearbook!
Congratulations, Eloise!
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 Dates and Reminders
April 20 - Wear Purple to celebrate Month of the Military Child
April 22 - School Spirit Day - Wear blue and yellow
April 25 - 29 - Surfside Staff Appreciation Week
April 26 - Orchestra, Chorus and Dance Performance 6:00 - 7:10
May 3-4 - FSA Reading for 4th-6th
May 5-6 - FSA Math for 3rd-6th
May 16-17 - FSA Science for 5th
May 26 - Last Day of School
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