Aug 20- Wear orange

Aug 21- Wear yellow

Aug 22- Wear green, Open House & Ice Cream Social 5:30-7:00 pm

Aug 23- Wear your Manatee shirt, early release 1:15 pm

Aug 26- Wear blue, fall fundraiser begins

Aug 27- Wear purple, 1st grade curriculum night 5:30 pm

Aug 28- Wear black, volunteer orientation 8:00 am, 6th grade curriculum night 5:30 pm

Aug 29- Wear brown, 5th grade curriculum night 5:30 pm

Aug 30- Wear your favorite color, early release 1:15 pm

What is SAC?

By law, every school in Florida must have a School Advisory Council. This council consists of teachers, support personnel, parents and community members. Fifty one percent of the council must be parents and/or community members not employed by the school.

Roles and Responsibilities:

SAC members:

· Are actively involved in developing our school’s mission.

· Attend monthly meetings (2nd Wednesday of month at 3:15)

· Approve Bylaws that govern how SAC business is conducted.

· Assist in the preparation of the school’s annual budget.

· Decide how to spend SAC fund to support the School Improvement Plan.

· Examine all aspects of the school when developing the School Improvement Plan.

· Decide jointly with school staff how to spend Florida School Recognition (A+) funds awarded by the state.

· Determine and prioritize the needs of the school.

· Assist in recruiting and retaining other SAC members

If this is a role you could see yourself in, please contact Kelly Coffin (coffin.kelly@brevardschools.org) by August 23rd. Elections will be held the week of 9/2 - 9/6.

Art (recycled items): cereal boxes, large and small yogurt cups with wider mouth than bottom, cardboard tubs, soda and water bottle caps only.

Music (new or used): Beanie Babies (looking to build a class set of 34), long neck ties (any pattern), coat rack. Items will not be returned.

Thank you!