News From the Eagle's Nest
August 2022
Important Dates to Remember
8/17 First Day for VPK
8/31 Domino's Spirit Night - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
9/1 Title 1 Annual Meeting
9/1 Open House - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
9/2 Parent Leadership Meeting 10:00 am
9/5 Labor Day - Holiday for All
9/22 Domino's Spirit Night - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hello Jupiter Families,
Welcome back to school! I am so excited to have students back on campus and am looking forward to meeting you this year. This summer, we received our school grade of a B which is based on FSA scores. We gained 158 points over the previous year’s FSA score, which was the second highest gain in our district. I am incredibly proud of our students and teachers for their hard work and great effort last year. During preplanning, our staff committed to #justBe whatever it is our students need to ensure they continue to make learning gains!
Please be sure that you have created your parent FOCUS account so that you have access to your child’s grades. Once the year gets rolling, you can expect to see grades entered weekly. Teachers will also have a FOCUS website where you can access class information. If you do not have your pin number to set up your FOCUS account, please stop by the front office and we will provide you with one. We will have a parent FOCUS Help Station during Open House on September 1 to assist parents with setting up their account and to answer any questions. If you need assistance prior to then, feel free to come by the front office.
I believe that communication between school, teacher and family is a key factor in student success. If at any point during the year, you have questions and/or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher or to administration. I can be reached at 321-952-5990 or troisi.sherie@brevardschools.org. We can also meet in person or by zoom call if that is your preference.
I am looking forward to an amazing year as we work together to ensure that our students are receiving a high-quality education in a safe, fun and academic focused learning environment.
In Partnership,
Sherie Troisi, Principal
Partners in Education Shoutouts!
Jupiter Elementary would like to thank the following partners for their generous support to help us start off our school year. Their generosity is greatly appreciated.
For more information on how to become a Partner in Education, please contact Melinda Gerding at gerding.melinda@brevardschools.org.
Joe Raley, State Farm - provided bags to be filled with swag
Launch Credit Union - provided swag for bags
Community Credit Union - provided swag for bags
KW Platinum Group - provided swag for bags
Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay - coupons for bags
Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics - donated gift cards
Victory in Christ Jesus Ministries - donated funds
Chick-fil-A - provided breakfast sandwiches
Wawa - donated breakfast items
Gerding Engineering Corporation - provided donuts
Kona Ice of South Palm Bay - juice, fundraising events
CenterPointe - completed landscaping work around campus, donated breakfast and gifts
PTO - provided breakfast
Dominos - provided pizzas for lunch
New City Church - donated school supplies
Elevation Church - donated backpacks with school supplies
SCHOOL TIMES AND DISTRICT CALENDAR
School hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Fridays. Students may report to café for a free breakfast at 7:30. Please be sure your child is on time to school. Tardy passes are issued beginning 8:00 a.m. and each child arriving late must be accompanied by a parent to the front office for late arrival sign-in. Grades 1-6 started school on August 10th, Kindergarten students begin on August 15, Head Start and PreK-VE students begin on August 17. Every Friday will be early release with dismissal at 1:15 p.m. Please visit the BPS website at www.brevardschools.org for School/District calendars.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
SCHOOL WIDE COMMUNICATIONS
We have many ways of keeping you informed and up to date on school events. Jupiter enjoys showing the community the great events at our school and we post important
announcements on our Jupiter Elementary School Facebook Page and our school website located at brevardschools.org/JupiterES . Please also note Brevard Public Schools website brevardschools.org is always current with important information for parents and students as well.
CONTACT INFORMATION
It is important that we have your most current contact information on file in order to receive important messages and updates and have an email address on file as well to receive
important updates. We continually send important messages and updates using a variety of media such as emails, texts and voicemails. If you have opted out of receiving calls, emails and/or text messages in the past and wish to be added back in, please call the front office at 321-952-5990.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL: Your child will be sent to the clinic to be assessed by clinic staff or office staff if he/she is not feeling well. We always do our best to make students comfortable and at ease, especially when they are sick. You may be requested to come pick up your child from school and it is very important for someone to be available during the school day to come if we call you to take the child home. We ask you to consider these circumstances now and make alternate plans in the event you are not available. Anyone picking up your child from school must be listed as an approved pick-up on the student registration form and health card.
*Please ensure we always have your most current contact information.
ARRIVAL
DISMISSAL
CARLOOP
Hello Jupiter families!
Welcome back to a new school year! In an effort to make your drop-off as efficient and safe as possible, please keep a few things in mind:
- Please, slow down. Safety is everyone's responsibility.
- Follow the traffic all the way down to the roundabout. Please, do not pull into a parking spot before the roundabout and turn around.
- Pull up to the first spot.
- Make sure your child is ready with the backpack on, hugs and kisses done, and ready to hop out.
- Wait until a staff member opens your door.
- Students will exit through the curbside door.
- Do not pass cars that are stopped in front of you.
- Please be sure to have your car tag easily visible when entering the car loop.
- Replacement tags are available in the front office.
Thank you!
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
Early Checkouts:
In order to ensure a prompt and smooth early checkout experience, please plan to arrive
at Jupiter no later than 2:00 PM Monday - Thursday and 12:45 PM on Fridays. Early checkouts are highly discouraged and as such should be limited to emergencies and appointments only. Students who are consistently checked out early are missing important instructional time and are at risk of falling behind academically. Administration will be requesting to meet with parents of students with frequent early checkouts.
LATE PICK UPS
Any child not picked up on time will be sent to the Jupiter After School Program. There will be a onetime $25.00 registration fee in addition to the $25.00 Drop-In charge.
TITLE I ANNUAL MEETING
TITLE I ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022
Time: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Cafeteria
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person a virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 5:00pm – 5:30pm through Zoom.
A Zoom link will be sent out to families through text, email, and classroom teachers will post to their FOCUS webpage. It will be made available the week of the meeting, then again on the day of the meeting.
If you are still unable to attend the Title I Annual Meeting in person or through Zoom the PowerPoint will be recorded and uploaded to our school webpage under the “About Us Tab”, Section “Title I”.
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Cirino, Title I Coordinator through email: cirino.stacy@brevardschools.org
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TÍTULO I REUNIÓN ANNUAL
Fecha: jueves, 1 de septiembre de 2022
Hora: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Ubicación: Cafetería
Si no puede asistir a la reunión en persona, se llevará a cabo una reunión virtual el miércoles 7 de septiembre de 2022 de 5:00 p.m. a 5:30 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Se enviará un enlace de Zoom a las familias a través de mensajes de texto, correo electrónico y los maestros de aula publicarán en su página web de FOCUS. Estará disponible la semana de la reunión, y luego nuevamente el día de la reunión.
Si aún no puede asistir a la Reunión Anual del Título I en persona o a través de Zoom, el PowerPoint se grabará y se cargará en la página web de nuestra escuela en la pestaña "Acerca de nosotros", sección "Título I".
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Sra. Cirino, Coordinadora del Título I por correo electrónico: cirino.stacy@brevardschools.org
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FSA Scores
Florida Standards Assessment
Individual Student Scores
FSA New Family Portal letters with parent access code information were sent home with your child’s end of the year report card. When the state released the scores over the summer you were able to access your child’s FSA data through the FSA Family Portal and the access code you received.
When you log in you will view each content area your child tested in, such as the picture shown above. Then you can choose to download a detailed report. When reviewing your student’s score, the top section explains the Purpose of This Report. Below is your student’s performance for the content area your student was tested in; Reading, Math, and prior 5th grade students will have an additional report for Science.
The student’s score will be located on the left hand side under Performance Level, i.e.; LEVEL 3. On the right hand side of the score report will explain more in depth what each Level means ranging from a Level 1 to a Level 5.
Level 1—Inadequate, Level 2—Below Satisfactory,
Level 3—Satisfactory, Level 4— Proficient, Level 5—Mastery.
If you would like to meet and discuss your student scores please contact either your student's classroom teacher and/or Mrs. Cirino, Title 1 Coordinator.
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Evaluación de Estándares de Florida
Puntajes individuales de los estudiantes
Las cartas del Nuevo Portal Familiar de la FSA con información del código de acceso de los padres se enviaron a casa con la boleta de calificaciones de fin de año de su hijo. Cuando el estado publicó los puntajes durante el verano, pudo acceder a los datos de la FSA de su hijo a través del Portal familiar de la FSA y el código de acceso que recibió.
Cuando inicie sesión, verá cada área de contenido en la que su hijo probó, como la foto que se muestra arriba
Luego puede optar por descargar un informe detallado. Al revisar el puntaje de su estudiante, la sección superior explica el propósito de este informe. A continuación se muestra el rendimiento de su estudiante para el área de contenido en la que su estudiante fue evaluado; Los estudiantes de Lectura, Matemáticas y 5º grado anteriores tendrán un informe adicional para Ciencias.
El puntaje del estudiante se ubicará en el lado izquierdo debajo del Nivel de Rendimiento, es decir; NIVEL 3. En el lado derecho del informe de puntuación se explicará más en profundidad lo que significa cada Nivel que va desde un Nivel 1 hasta un Nivel 5.
Nivel 1—Inadecuado, Nivel 2—Por debajo de Satisfactorio,
Nivel 3—Satisfactorio, Nivel 4—Competente, Nivel 5—Dominio.
Si desea reunirse y discutir los puntajes de sus estudiantes, comuníquese con el maestro de aula de su estudiante y / o la Sra. Cirino, Coordinadora del Título 1.
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Summer Reading Challenge Cards
Just a reminder to turn Summer Reading Challenge Cards in to you child's teacher by Friday, August 19th. All those who turn in a completed card will receive these special prizes:
- V.I.P. Luncheon in the beginning of September with ice cream & toppings bar
- Photo featured on our “Wall of Fame” bulletin board
- Certificate for a free BJs Kids meal
- Entered into a drawing for an Amazon Fire Tablet
Get lost in a good book and read at least 20 minutes every night!
Coach's Corner
Hello, my name is Coach Mecum, the elementary physical education instructor. I’m very excited to be back at school and looking forward to seeing and working with everyone.
Your daughter/son will have P.E. one day per week for 40 minutes. P.E. will be the same day every week. It is important that they wear proper clothing and shoes for their safety on their P.E. day. No flip flops, sliders, high heels or opened toe shoes. Students who do not wear sneakers/closed toe shoes may have to sit out of class, depending on the activity we’re doing.
Our goal is to develop a positive attitude about lifetime physical fitness and health! Units and lessons are carefully planned so that each child experiences a developmentally appropriate physical education.
Your Child's PE S.O.A.R. expectations in P.E. are:
S- Work together to stay safe.
O. Care for materials and clean-up
A- Listen, follow directions and participate
R- Be polite and kind
PE Excuse Policy:
If it is necessary for your child to be excused from participation, please send a parent, guardian or doctor signed note to me with the child.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Coach Mecum
SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
We have two parent groups at Jupiter. Our School Advisory Committee (SAC) is comprised of community members, parents, staff and administration. This committee reviews our school improvement goals and other important issues such as school safety and security. We also have a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). This committee supports our fund raising efforts and organizes amazing family fun events. Both of these committees meet monthly and all families are welcome to attend. Meeting dates are published on our school website and Facebook page. If you are interested in joining either group, please contact your child’s teacher or call the front office for more information.
SOAR
Safe
Organized
Active Learners
Respectful