The Seminole Scoop
Weekly Memo for Parents~Week of April 29-May 3, 2019
What's Happening at Seminole This Week?
This Week At A Glance- Week 34
- School Library Month -Check out a Book!
- Kindness Klub 2:45 PM
Tuesday, 04/30
- Children's Book Day/El Dia!
Wednesday, 05/01
- 4th and 5th Grade FSA ELA Session 1
Thursday, 05/02
- 4th and 5th Grade FSA ELA Session 2
Friday, 05/03
- El Dia video drawing for a prize to one of the families who read to/with their child and tag us in their video upload @SeminoleElementaryofOkee on Facebook
3rd-5th Grades- State Assessment Dates
Please see the Florida State Assessment dates below.
May 1-2 4th and 5th grade FSA ELA Assessment (Session 1 and Session 2)
May 6-7 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade FSA Math Assessment (Session 1 and Session 2)
May 8-9 5th grade FCAT Science Assessment (Session 1 and Session 2)
Please support us by ensuring your children have a good night’s sleep and breakfast at home or at school. Please ensure students are on time and present all days of testing so they can test in their regular testing environment, and do not have to participate in makeup testing.
Yearbooks are on sale now!
Title I Parent Survey Link ~~Please take a moment to complete
Here is the Title I Parent Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TIPA_18_19
If you would like a paper copy to take in English or in Spanish you may pick up one in the office or call and request it be sent home. Thank you so much for taking a few moments to give us your valued opinion.
Please take a moment to complete the survey. Our school will receive poster paper and ink if we have 225 or more surveys completed.
FLDOE is also conducting an ESE Parent Survey. The survey is open until May 31. Your input is extremely important to us.
Seminole Scholars Bring Victory and Recognition to Seminole!
District Math Bowl: 5th grade took the 1st Place Trophy in 5th Grade led by their Coach, Ms. Johnson! Congrats!
Spelling Bee: Estafani Santos, Brenda Hernandez, Nevaeh Jones, and Cecilia Aguilar won the Seminole School-wide Competition and advanced to the District Competition! Well done and congratulations!
Science Olympiad Teams: We placed 4th in Towers (Abigail Padgett and Vayda Masselli) and 2nd in Straw Egg Drop (Kayden Tarner and Mayra Orta Santos). Congratulations to the Coaches and Volunteers as well.
Teacher Appreciation Week of May 6-10
It's almost here, that week where we take time to thank our child's teacher(s) and staff for all they do throughout the year for our children. Please see Ms. Celica in the front office if you have questions, need assistance, have an idea or would like to assist this week and she can point you in the right direction. We appreciate our Seminole Families!
100 Point Club is Growing!
Anyone with 100 or more points will join the 100+ AR Club! You must have an 85% average or higher to be inducted into the club. We will also have an award at the end of the year for the top 3 readers in the school, students who are in the 100+ Club and the highest point holder in each grade level. Members of the AR Club will get to enjoy a luncheon with Dr. Jackson, Mrs. Kubit and Mrs. Altman. Students earning over 200 points will also receive a special treat and prizes. You have until May 15th to earn meet our challenge! YOU GOT THIS SEMINOLE SCHOLARS! #readingisforeveryone
Accelerated Reader Challenges- KEEP READING!
In such a short time we have earned another 2,000 points! We are at 16,404 points and need 17,000 points by May 15th if you want to see your Principal Dr. Jackson and your Assistant Principal Mrs. Kubit come to school riding a T-Rex and a Unicorn! #SEMreads #READINGisKEYtoLEARNING
Seminole Elementary Announcements
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YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER- You can still place an order for Seminole
Our final round of APTTs are in May for grades 3-5
May 10th! 3rd Grade at 7:45 am
May 17th! 4th Grade at 7:45 am
May 24th! 5th Grade at 7:45 am YMS Pre-orientation/APTT Survey
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Dr. Thelma Jackson, Principal
Mrs. Cynthia Kubit, Assistant Principal
Email: Cynthia.Kubit@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ses.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: Seminole Elementary School, Northwest 42nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5116
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeminoleElementaryofOkee/
Twitter: @SEMofOkeechobee