The Connection
Connecting you to the School District of Indian River County
Welcome to the Connection!
Welcome to The Connection, our new weekly newsletter connecting you to important news, events, and activities happening in the School District of Indian River County. This newsletter will highlight events throughout all grade levels and include district news. We are looking forward to your input in The Connection and hope that you will submit important news and information to be considered for publishing. Please email socialmedia@indianriverschools.org to submit potential highlights.
National Custodial Workers Appreciation Day
Rosewood MAgnet School Custodial Staff receives white glove award
Vero BEach Elks Lodge Dictionary Giveaway Video
"Lagoon Days" Gallery
Juan Felipe Herrera
Dr. Ellen Ochoa
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa first left Earth in July 1991, and became the world's first Hispanic female astronaut. A mission specialist and flight engineer, she has since logged more than 900 hours in space on four flights, the last in 2002. Dr. Ochoa's many awards include NASA's Exceptional Service Medal (1997) and Outstanding Leadership Medal (1995). Besides being an astronaut, researcher, and engineer, Ochoa is a classical flutist.
Sammy Sosa
Sammy Sosa was a slugging Chicago Cub who surpassed Roger Maris’ season home run record (61), just after Mark McGwire did in 1998, and finished the year with 66. Sammy followed that up with seasons of 63, 50, and 64 home runs. He was also the 1998 National League Most Valuable Player and 7-time All-Star (1995,98-2002,2004).
Healthy Schools offers free school flu clinics to our school district
As a result of last year’s flu epidemic, we are excited to announce our partnership with Healthy Schools LLC, an in-school health services program. In an effort to keep our schools healthy and attendance high, Healthy Schools LLC will be providing OPTIONAL no-cost, in-school flu shots to our students and staff at each school location during the week of October 15th. You may have already received an email with a registration and consent form from Healthy Schools regarding your child receiving a flu shot at their school. Please feel free to fill out the online consent form, or, a hard copy of the consent form that your child’s school will be sending home in the near future. If you did not receive an emailed consent form, and would like to register your child online, visit www.indianriverflu.com for online registration and consent forms. After your child’s school sets a date for their flu clinic with Healthy Schools, you will be notified of the day that the flu clinic will be happening at your child’s school. If you choose for your child to not receive a flu shot at their school, simply disregard all consent forms. In partnership with Healthy Schools, we hope to give each of our students the opportunity to remain flu free.
Student Spotlight: Nolan Ange, Glendale Elementary School
School Spotlight: Vero BEach Elementary has a Literacy EXPLOSION!
Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. O'Donnell's 1st Grade at Citrus Elementary
First Graders in Mrs. O'Donnell's Technology with Science class at Citrus Elementary use Nearpod, an interactive classroom tool for teachers to engage students with interactive lessons, to learn about force, and create pictures of things that will move with wind energy.
SRO Spotlight: Ian McKay, Fellsmere Elementary School
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October Casual for a Cause
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The scholarships are worth $500 each and can be used for reimbursement for the following:
*Tuition and fees for part-time tutoring provided by a person who holds a valid Florida educator’s certificate, a baccalaureate or graduate degree in the subject, an adjunct teaching certificate, or has demonstrated mastery of the subject area knowledge.
*Fees for summer education programs designed to improve reading or literacy skills.
*Fees for after-school education programs designed to improve reading or literacy skills.
*Instructional materials and curriculum related to reading or literacy.
Click to apply: https://www.stepupforstudents.org/for-parents/reading-scholarship/how-the-scholarship-works/
IRCSO Tips Hotline and School Tips Email
School information
Posting of flyers does not imply endorsement or recommendation by the School District of Indian River County.
School District of Indian River County's Strategic Plan
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Website: www.indianriverschools.org
Location: 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 772-564-3000
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