Angeline Insider
23-24 Student & Parent Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 1
2023-2024 Student & Parent Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 28
This Week at Angeline...
Monday - B Day
- Dress Up Day: Twinning
- Herff Jones High School Think Tank Event
- Extended School Day (Invitation Only)
Tuesday - A Day
- Cybersecurity Program Special Event
- Dress Up Day: Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad
- Extended School Day (Invitation Only)
Wednesday - B Day
- Dress Up Day: Athlete vs. Mathlete
- Site Visit - Southern Region Education Board
- Extended School Day (Invitation Only)
- NJHS/NHS Induction Ceremony
Thursday - A Day
- Dress Up Day: Country vs. Country Club
- Extended School Day (Invitation Only)
Friday - B Day
- Dress Up Day: Flower Power
- Middle School Dance
- Spring Break Begins!
Looking Ahead
- 3/25 - 3/29 - Spring Break 😎
- 4/2 - Gr. 6 Honor Roll Assembly @ 8:30 AM 🎖️
- 4/4 - Gr. 7 Honor Roll Assembly @ 8:30 AM 🎖️
- 4/5 - Gr. 8-10 Honor Roll Assembly @ 8:30 AM 🎖️
- 5/11 - Gradventure Trip
- 5/23 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 8:30 AM
Safety Information
On Friday morning, before school, a smoke detector in a restroom triggered the fire alarm. Students and staff evacuated campus and waited for the fire department to determine the cause of the alarm. The campus was cleared and students and staff were allowed back in quickly to resume their day. The administrative team and discipline assistants worked to identify the students involved in the incident and issued disciplinary consequences according to our Student Code of Conduct.
We commend the students, staff and parents on campus who worked together to execute a safe and orderly evacuation. We apologize for not sending out a phone message to update parents about this situation as we should have. Please be sure that our focus was on maintaining a safe and orderly campus, and then on addressing the cause for the disruption. We will make every effort to communicate in a more timely manner for any future situations.
Updated Physical Education Procedures
Recent updates to school safety procedures, as well as routine internal reviews for our practices, have led to increased focus on securing the gates and external doors that lead to our physical education spaces. Teachers reviewed the following rules with their classes this week:
- All gates and doors must be closed and locked. Under no circumstance should a gate or door be propped open.
- Classes must stay together with their instructors and not "mix" with other classes who may be outdoors.
- If PE equipment goes over a fence, the coach will arrange for its retrieval. Students may not, under any circumstances, climb a fence to retrieve a ball or other piece of equipment.
- Students should bring their water bottles outside with them to ensure proper hydration.
- Classes will devote the last 10 minutes to cleaning up equipment to reset for the next class.
Congratulations - Amazing Archer Accomplishments!
photo credits: S. Ragusa, J. Glenn
District Leader Alert - Ms. Abby Davis
Pasco Speaks Competition
Biology Lab Donations Requested
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we learn about protein synthesis in High School Biology we're reaching out to ask for your generous support in making it a sweet success! We are in need of ice cream donations to treat our students and make our learning even more enjoyable.
Below is a link to a sign-up genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ADA92AA5FEC16-48520696-icecream
Please let us know if you're able to contribute by Wednesday afternoon at 3:10pm
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Important Transportation Information & Updates
Sanders Hub Morning Drop Off
Received via email, March 7:
To whom this may concern,
I hope this email finds you all in good spirits! I am a resident of a home address on Lake Sharon Drive in Land O Lakes, FL. I hope to bring, what I consider, a safety concern to your attention. During the school week between the time of 0700 hrs and 0730 hrs, there has been a constant buildup of traffic down Lake Sharon Drive, due to Angeline school bus drop off, and it's begun to spill over onto School Road. From my understanding, there is a school bus drop-off hub for Angeline at Sanders Memorial Elementary. After speaking with staff at Sanders Memorial, these parents are supposed to be pulling into the front parking area of Sanders and offloading their children in a safe well-lit parking lot, away from traffic on both School Road and Lake Sharon Drive.
For convenience, I believe these drivers are instead choosing to drop their children off by stopping in the road and allowing them to get out. Over several weeks, this has gotten progressively worse. This morning (3/7/24), traffic was so congested on Lake Sharon Drive, with parents attempting to drop their children off, that drivers began stopping in the middle of School Road itself and dropping their children off. School Road is much busier and has higher speed limits than Lake Sharon Drive. This is a cocktail for disaster. I work for Fire Rescue and have been called to many auto vs pedestrian accidents to know the potential of this hazard. I hope for the safety of all, this matter can be addressed, and I appreciate all the time spent in handling this request.
Morning & Afternoon Car Line Safety Procedures
It's time to revisit the drop off and pick up procedures that are in place for the safety of students and staff. We have observed some drivers engaging in behaviors that are frustrating and/or dangerous to the school community.
If we cannot follow these guidelines, we will have to curtail some of the options to ensure that we have a single, consistent traffic pattern in place. We need your cooperation and good example to ensure a safe campus.
Morning Drop Off:
- 1. The staff work day begins at 7:40 AM. No teachers or administrators are available for supervision prior to 7:40 AM.
- 2. Our SRO has allowed families to drop off students prior to 7:40 AM, and he’s often out front at that time or in the parking lot in his car to provide some supervision from approximately 7:20 AM on.
- 3. While parents may elect to drop students off prior to 7:40 AM, the school’s official drop off time has been and remains 7:40 AM when we provide adult supervision.
- 4. Drop off is in the car line lane, along the exterior of the school. This prevents students from walking through the path of moving vehicles as staff members report to work.
- 5. Families should pull as far forward as possible to allow the maximum number of vehicles to drop off students and keep the traffic flowing. If you need to take a few minutes before your student exits your vehicle, please pull into a parking space at the north end of the school. This will allow traffic to flow smoothly and consistently for those ready to drop off.
- 6. Please do not block the gate entrance for our buses.
- 7. Please observe speed limits on roads near the school.
Afternoon Pick Up:
- 1. The afternoon carline is along the curb in front of the school, in a single file line.
- 2. Students load into vehicles at the front of the school--not on the side, not along the roadway, and not into vehicles that are not parked in parking spots.
- 3. Families should pull as far forward as possible to allow the maximum number of vehicles to pick up students and keep the traffic flowing.
- 4. Families who wish to pick up students in the parking lots in front of the school or at the north end of the building must park and walk up to meet them at the crosswalk or on the walkway. Do NOT stop to pick up students or passengers in the traffic lane.
- 5. Only drivers with a proper permit displayed should park in the parking spaces reserved for disabled people.
- 6. Students are only permitted to cross at the crosswalk, when staff members can safely stop vehicles and supervise.
- 7. Students will not be permitted to cross and load into vehicles that are stopped in a traffic lane in the parking lot. You must park and exit the vehicle.
- 8. Please obey staff directions regarding when to pull forward, when to wait, and when it’s safe to pull around a delayed vehicle.
- 9. Please observe speed limits on roads near the school.
Afternoon Pick Up Time
Please make arrangements to ensure that your students are picked up by 3:00 PM daily. We no longer have after school programs on campus, and do not have supervision available. We are happy to arrange bus passes if your student needs transportation to their local bus hub.
Career Pathway Review Site Visit - March 20
Purpose
The purpose of SREB’s Career Pathway Review is to provide a snapshot of district and school practices and provide feedback on the health of career and technical education programs in the district or region. This process helps leaders and teachers complete the comprehensive local needs assessments that are required by Perkins V — the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st-Century Act — and identify the changes needed to improve student achievement by blending college-ready academics with quality CTE studies. The Career Pathway Review report of findings provides schools and districts with an external look at how CTE programs align with local, regional and state workforce needs; produce graduates prepared for postsecondary studies and work; offer value-added to academic achievement; and engage students in every classroom.
Career Pathway Review Visit Agenda Items
• Classroom observations of all CTE classrooms (10-15 minutes; may include multiple observations) • Interviews with:
• Students
• CTE coordinator or work-based learning coordinator
• CTE teachers
• Counselors
• School leaders
• Artifacts:
• The visiting team will review the following items from all CTE teachers at the school. District leaders should ensure these items are available for review.
• Course syllabi for each program area
• One end-of-course or end-of-unit assessment for each program
• Items showing evidence of collaboration (e.g., advisory committee meeting minutes, involvement in school improvement teams)
• Survey results
April is National Financial Literacy Month which is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach our students how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. To celebrate the month and encourage our students to be financially smart citizens in our communities, Pasco County Schools, in partnership with our valued community partners will offer virtual experiences and opportunities throughout the month. These events are designed to help parents/guardians, employees, community members and students with financial planning matters and getting more information for starting a financially successful future. Fun facts and resources will be featured throughout the month.
Teachers will also have the opportunity to sign up for virtual learning opportunities for themselves, as well as to have the opportunity to sign their classes up for guest speakers that will support the learning of the month.
Students can access Naviance for additional resources. Please use this link to learn how to login and navigate to the topics specific to their grade level and visit the district Financial Literacy webpage for more information.
Encourage students to be on the lookout beginning April 1st on their myPascoConnect dashboard with information on how to enter access a course through myLearning to build their understanding of financial literacy and be entered to win prizes! All stakeholders are encouraged to showcase the learning and tag #PascoFinancialLiteracy #PCSCelebratesFinancialLiteracy throughout the month.
Test Prep Resources
We would like to share a resource called Lexia Power Up that can help your child be more successful and earn a level 3 on the end-of-the-year FAST assessment. I am attaching a video and additional attachments regarding the program.
Your child can log into the program in their myPascoConnect. After the initial placement test, they should plan to spend about 20-25 minutes a day working in the program to improve their reading skills. We appreciate your support in helping your child be a more successful reader.
You can see how the program works here:
Recording-20240221_073650.webmphoto credit: A. Mcclanahan
Boys and Girls Track Season Begins
Pi Day Celebrations
photo credit: A. Glynn, J. Livingston, J. Kelley
What Does an Irrational Number Mean?
The Paper Chain Representing Pi
A Tasty Celebration
FBLA Fundraiser / Pi Day Foreshadowing
The Targets
Mr. Cross, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Mallo, Ms. Witfoth and Coach Hackworth agreed to a pie in the face to help support FBLA.
eSports Club
photo credits: L. Lisowski
World Cultures Club Dress Up Day
Did you know that:
Malina B wore a green shirt today because in Thai/Chinese culture green represents wealth, radiance of life and it is also a lucky color. Red is worn in the Chinese culture for luck during the Chinese New Year.
Macey B's red shirt, black pants and yellow necklace are the colors of the German flag.
Siddhant R - Wore his traditional Indian Kurta that he wears at Indian functions.
Avery S- Wore a Russian apron that has traditional Russian designs
Sophia C shirt with the red stripe the Peruvian national football shirt.
Bailey H - Wore an Irish shirt and a German football jacket to represent her diverse background.
Evangelina N - Wore a shirt with Hieroglyphics on it and shared some ancient Egyptian scrolls
Samantha P - Wore a red shirt that in Vietnamese culture brings luck and during February children celebrate a holiday where if they wear red, they get a gift.
Jocelyn I - Shared some pictures of the Czech Republic and told us all about a famous clock in Prague with some interesting history. She also shared some yummy traditional honey cookies.
Cara K - Brought in a German flower crown and told us how women wear this in October to represent their femininity and natural beauty.
Gabrielle M - Brought in a fan for Korea and shared with us its uses.
Eliana P - Wore a Roberto Clemente baseball shirt from Puerto Rico....no she isn't a baseball fan but it was cool and from Puerto Rico.
Lily M - Shared a picture of a blanket, run, hat and scarf worn by Afghanis brought back by her father who spent time serving there.
Czech....I mean Check them all out!!!
Club Sponsor, Mrs. Livingston: (NOT PICTURED) I am wearing a Trinidadian T-shirt that says Island Girl on it and a scarf with my country's colors. I shared out what the colors represent and that it was interesting that it was a Chinese immigrant to the Island who designed the flag. Just a testament to the diverse culture and contributions of the people of my homeland.
UF Health Careers Convention
UF Health Careers Convention (HCC) is an opportunity for high school students across Florida to learn from professionals in various healthcare fields, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, audiologists, and more! Students will also learn more about admissions to UF and get to interact with premedical undergraduates and other Florida high school students who are also interested in a healthcare career!
Saint Leo University Lego Robotics and Programming Camp
This camp is an exciting and immersive robotics camp designed for high school students who are eager to delve into the world of STEM through the thrilling combination of Lego Robotics and programming. This hands-on camp is meticulously crafted to foster creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills in an engaging and dynamic environment.
CodeBreakHERS Camp
We are excited to announce that the CodeBreakHERS camp will be held from June 24, 2024, to June 28, 2024. It is for students in grades 8 to 12, and it is FREE! The registration deadline is March 31, 2024.
Limited seats available. Hence, be sure to have students register online at https://www.codebreakhers.org/ .
The selection process is based on the answers to the questionnaire on the website.
USF Summer Camps
The College of Education offers numerous summer programs that are open to K-12 students from across the state of Florida. Students who participate in our summer programs are welcomed into a supportive and collaborative environment that allows them to develop their skills, discover new passions, and explore future career paths.
US Naval Academy Summer Seminar
2024 Program Information
Naval Academy Summer Seminar
Session Dates
June 1-6
June 8-13
June 15-20
Program fee: $550.00
POC: Karin Dolan kdolan@usna.edu
US Naval Academy Summer STEM
Summer STEM
Session Dates
June 3-8 for current 8th graders (rising 9th graders)
June 10-15 for current 9th graders (rising 10th graders)
June 17-21 for current 10th graders (rising 11th graders)
Program Fee: $700.00
POC: Yetanda Massey ymassey@usna.edu
March SAC Meeting
Microsoft Teams Option
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Meeting ID: 278 479 048 77
Passcode: oAdLWv
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024, 02:30 PM
Angeline Academy of Innovation, Angeline School Way, Land O' Lakes, FL, USA
7 Common Trigger Points That Make People Prickly
In "Confession: I Am a Porcupine," I shared how I can be a real porcupine at times, especially with my family and at work. Maybe you know someone like that. Porcupines do have a tender side, but these temperamental creatures have trigger points that cause them to lash out. Well, just like a porcupine, wouldn’t you know it—I, too, have trigger points that put me into “rear-end out, quills out, lash out” mode. Sometimes, especially in my younger years, I have gotten easily irritated or lashed out when things haven’t gone my way, when my expectations have not been met, when I’ve felt disrespected, or when I’ve been lied to. We all have our trigger points. Being aware of them can help us guard against automatically shooting those quills at our family members or teams at work. And being able to see them in others can help us deal more graciously with those prickly porcupines. So let’s look at 7 common trigger points.
Huddle up with your kids and ask, “What is something that makes you mad? How do you handle it?”