The Panther Pride
Official Parent & Family Newsletter at Central Elementary
Week of February 7-11
*****It's FTE WEEK! Attendance is so important!*****
February 7-11 FTE Week - ATTENDANCE COUNTS EVERYDAY! Please be in school!
Put simply, FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) is generally defined as one student in membership in a program or a group of programs for a 180-day school year. The FTE calculation is based on two 90-day terms. Each student in membership and in attendance will earn one-half (.50) FTE during each of two survey periods - Survey 2 (October) and Survey 3 (February). The FTE count determines funding for our school and District.
Congratulations on Your School Board Recognition
The Okeechobee County School Board would like to recognize you at its meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the School Board Administration Building, Room 303, located at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue.
Important Happenings this Week...
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Week of February 7-11
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Monday, February 7
- FTE Week- Please Attend Daily
- Student of the Week Recognition!
- Purchase School Valentines Now (Get them early while supplies last)
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Tuesday, February 8
- FTE Week- Please Attend Daily
- Purchase School Valentines Now (Get them early while supplies last)
- Panther Academy Tutorial 3:15-4:15
- School Board Meeting 6-8 pm @OFC
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Wednesday, February 9
- FTE Week- Please Attend Daily
- Purchase School Valentines Now (Get them early while supplies last)
- Panther Academy Tutorial 3:15-4:15
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Thursday, February 10
- FTE Week- Please Attend Daily
- Purchase School Valentines Now (Get them early while supplies last)
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Friday, February 11
- FTE Week- Please Attend Daily
- Last Day to Purchase School Valentines (Get them early while supplies last)
- Homework: Don't forget to read everyday and drill your sight words!
- HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Week of February 14-18
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Monday, February 14
- Valentine's Day- Please see our Valentine's Day Information below
- Reminder: No Cupcakes, but individually wrapped healthy snacks are welcome
- Student of the Week Recognition!
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Tuesday, February 15
- Panther Academy Tutorial 3:15-4:15
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Wednesday, February 16
- Panther Academy Tutorial 3:15-4:15
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Thursday, February 17
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Friday, February 18
- Kona Ice PBIS Reward Day!
- Homework: Don't forget to read everyday and drill your sight words!
- Have a great weekend!
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UPCOMING DATES:
February 21 - Presidents' Day Holiday, No School for Teachers/Students
February 22 -Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
March 4 -Spring Picture Day
March 14-18- Spring Break
Valentines Day Deliveries from Local Shops & Parents
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! We ask that the following drop-off deadlines be honored to ensure necessary time to organize, notify, and schedule student pick-up before the end of the day on Monday, February 14.
Elementary Schools: Central, Everglades, North, Seminole, and South
Please have items dropped off by 12:00pm. Please be advised that glass containers and balloons are not allowable on school buses.
As a reminder - we ask that no cupcakes are sent to school for classroom parties. Other, individually wrapped healthy alternatives are always welcome!
Kindergarten Cap & Gown
Kindergarten Picture Day 2/22/2022
Yearbooks
Pre-Sale cost is $20.
Purchases may be made through your classroom teacher or office.
Kona ICE is Coming for our PBIS Reward! 2/18/22
National School Counseling Week
Mrs. Morgan Davis is our school counselor and we are so thankful that she is here to work together with teachers in providing supports to our students and families. We appreciate her hard work and the impact she has in helping students achieve school success.
NEW WORLDS READING~A Program where Free Books are delivered to you monthly!
FREE BOOKS! WOW!
Our school is now offering a free book delivery program to help students and families build personalized, at-home libraries. Families can sign up to receive a book by mail during each month of the school year. Enroll today using the included QR code below or at newworldsreading.com/enroll to start receiving books! If you have questions about this opportunity for your child, please visit https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html.
Celebrating Black History
The First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for this year’s Black History Month contests will be Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History. Students are invited to participate in academic and creative contests throughout the month.
About the Student Art Contest
The Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in Florida. Two winners will be selected.
About the Student Essay Contest
The Essay Contest is open to all grade 4-12 students in Florida. One elementary level winner will be selected. Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
About the Excellence in Education Award
The Education Award Contest is open to all full-time educators. Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian or student.
For details, visit http://www.floridablackhistory.com/index.html.
Spring Pictures
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Monday-Corn dogs/yogurt tray
Tuesday-Tacos
Wednesday-Chicken Nuggets / BBQ pork
Thursday-Chicken Alfredo
Friday-Pizza day
*Options may varySpring Assessment Dates
April 5-6 ~ 3rd Gr ELA
April 5 ~ 4th & 5th Gr Writing
May 3-4 ~ 4th & 5th Gr ELA
May 5-6 ~ Gr 3-5 Math
May 10-11~ Gr 5 Science
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year and our School Related Employee of the Year!
Ms. Wendy Fipps- Paraprofessional
Congratulations to you both! We are so proud of you!
ATTEND EVERYDAY & STAY ALL DAY!
Around the District in 90 Seconds
Students of the Week 1 -Coming Soon
NEW SCHOOL SHIRTS on sale for $10 in the School Office!
FortifyFL App or Website Online Reporting
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TIME TO READ
Putting Students First
Committed to creating successful life-long learners in a diverse learning environment by building a strong foundation in student achievement through rigorous data driven instruction, character education, social emotional well-being, and a rich culture of reading.
Vision:
We strive to continue the pledge of putting students first and we continue to commit to build a strong culture of successful life-long learners, through the building of strong relationships. We will focus on safety, student achievement through rigorous and data driven instruction, character education, social-emotional well-being, and building a culture of reading in a diversity rich learning environment. We believe that all students are empowered to achieve success when immersed in a powerful learning community that values a diverse student body and is centered on core values as well as a shared commitment to achieving academic excellence. It is our belief that as we focus on our mission and vision for our students, our school grade will improve from the current C and rise to an A.
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Mrs. Cynthia Kubit, Principal
Email: Cynthia.Kubit@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ces.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: Central Elementary School, Southwest 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5077
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralElementaryOkee/