Eglin Elementary Chronicle
Mr. Dennis Samac, Principal
Visit our website: www.okaloosaschools.com/eglin
Questions? Call 833-4320
EGLIN ELEMENTARY VISION STATEMENT:
Eglin Elementary School will be a community of learners where everyone is responsible and committed to preparing our students for tomorrow’s challenges.
Hello from Third Grade,
When you receive this, the students and teachers here at Eglin Elementary and throughout Okaloosa County will have almost completed their work preparing for the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). Once Spring Break is over, we’ll come back and have one day to get our serious scholar hats on again, and we’ll plunge right into the Reading portion the next day.
The teachers, administration, and support staff have worked tirelessly to prepare themselves to teach in a manner that would give students the absolute best chance to show what they know on FSA. Then we helped the students prepare with an increased focus on close readings of the text, on not just solving a Math problem – but being able to solve it several ways and explain how they did, and by writing, writing, writing.
We have gone over the practice tests available and every single piece of information we could get of the type of questions used to create the FSA. We believe that we have prepared them with every tool and with all the skill we possess to be ready to excel. This third grade has done work at a higher level than any of its predecessors. This third grade has more skills that they can apply to any problem than many before. This third grade is as ready as any in Okaloosa County for the FSA.
So what can you do to help? First, do not raise the stakes of the test any more than necessary. Yes it is important. Very important. But if each student does their best, we believe that’s exactly what is needed to achieve their best results. Second, make sure they get lots of rest and make no sudden routine changes. Just like us, third graders like routine, so sticking to usual patterns will help. Finally, let your child know that you and we here at Eglin, believe in them. They can soar!
Thanks for all you do,
David Wilson
Third Grade Team Leader
Character Trait Word for February
Self-Respect & Respect for Others: Our key to Success!
Remember the 3 B’s
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Lunch Menu
Lunch menus are online @www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/
foodservices/index.htm
To create a payment account, please go to
schoolpaymentsolutions.com.
Reminder: If you have not already done so, you may go to applyforlunch.com to fill out free/reduced lunch applications.
If you have any questions about your child’s account, please contact Ms. Judy Terry @ 833-4322.
Parents:
For the safety of our students and to help increase traffic flow, please observe the following when picking up or dropping off children on the car ramp:
1. Pull all the way to the end of the ramp before dropping off or picking up students.
2. Children should exit from the right side of the vehicle only.
3. Please do not block the car ramp crosswalk.
4. Please use the car ramp cross walk when walking.
5. Please put the card with your child’s name on it in the right side window of your car.
For the safety of our students, please watch out for them as they walk to and from the school age program each day. Please be especially cautious as they walk alongside Gaffney Road and cross the street at May Ave..
Tutoring Dates:
Third grade:
Mar. 7, 9, &14
Fourth grade:
Mar. 8, 10, &15
School Office Hours:
7:15 am -3:15 pm
Coming Soon!! Individual and class pictures on April 5.
Eglin Elementary
Home of the Eagles
Set your AR Goal!
Feb. 29, 2016
Important Dates/ Holidays
Feb. 29-Mar. 4, 2016 Spirit Week
Mar. 1, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Mar. 3, 2016 1st grade “Dr. Seuss, We Love You!” Play @ 8:45 am & 5:30 pm
Mar. 7, 2016 PTO meeting @ 3:30 pm in the cafeteria
Mar. 8, 2016 GEMS meeting @ 3:00 pm
Mar. 8, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Mar. 15, 2016 Volunteer Orientation @ 1:45 pm in the Media Center
Mar. 15, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Mar. 15, 16, & 17, 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Run
Mar. 17 End of 3rd grading period
Mar. 18, 2016 Teacher work day/student holiday
Mar. 21-25, 2016 Spring Break holidays
Mar. 29, 2016 1st grade Lady Liberty Live program @ 9:00 am
Mar. 29, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Apr. 4, 2016 Report cards
Apr. 4, 2016 PTO meeting @ 3:30 pm in the cafeteria
Apr. 5, 2016 Picture Day (individual and class pictures)
Apr. 5, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Apr. 12, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Apr. 19, 2016 Volunteer orientation @ 1:45 pm in the Media Center
Apr. 19, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Apr. 22, 2016 Kindergarten field trip to the strawberry patch @ 9:30 am
Apr. 26, 2016 Jr. Minority Council meeting @ 3:00 pm
Apr. 28-May 6, 2016 Book Fair
Apr. 28, 2016 3rd grade Link Up
Attendance Reminder:
Students will have five school days, including the day they return, to bring in written verification for an excused absence. The absence will be considered unexcused if the school does not receive written verification for the excused absence in that time frame.
Safety First!
Parents,
Please use the car rider ramp and the parking area in front of the school for dropping off and picking up your students. We have staff at these locations to supervise the safe drop- off/pick-up of ALL students. Cars are not allowed to use the areas behind the school for dropping off or picking up as this is a safety concern! We do not have staff in these locations to supervise and to ensure that your students are safe. Please help us make this part of our day as safe as possible.
Thank-you for your cooperation in this matter. J
Mr. Dennis Samac
Principal
Ice Cream!!!
The cafeteria will be selling ice cream ala carte on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The price is $1.00. Students will need to bring additional money. If you do not wish your child to be able to purchase ice cream from his/her lunch account, please contact Ms. Judy Terry @ 833-4322, or send a letter saying that they may not use their lunch account for ice cream.
Parent notification:
If you wish to view the School Public Accountability Report (SPAR), it will be available in the front office.
Out of Field Teachers:
In compliance with Section 101.42 Florida Statues, the following teachers, Mrs. June Whiting-Cobb, Ms. Vaneesa Harrington, Mrs. Jones-Urena, Mrs. Heather Pinckard, and Mrs. Carol Kotulan are out of field because they do not have an ESOL endorsement, and they have an ESOL child in their classroom. They all hold a valid teaching certificate issued by the State of Florida and are working on courses to satisfy the requirements for an ESOL endorsement.
Eglin Parents: Please join us at Coffee Talk!
Wednesday, March 9th at 8:15am
Music classes include experiences with singing, playing instruments, moving, listening and creating. The musical concepts that are studied include rhythm, melody, harmony, form, expressive qualities and style. Children will experience traditional American folk songs in addition to a variety of world music, and pieces in many styles. Lessons will lead toward note reading and music literacy.
Music lessons are fast-paced and fun, and students will need to wear comfortable clothing in order to participate fully. Primary students do a lot of moving in order to internalize the steady beat and the intermediate students will need to sit on the floor to perform on the mallet percussion instruments.
February: Song of the Month: Fifty Nifty United States
Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day, and Black History Month songs
Unit:Tone Color/Timbre
Musician-Ella Fitzgerald
Link-up program for 3rd grade –Orchestra Moves
Link-up program for 4th grade-Orchestra Rocks
Ask your student what they are doing in Music Class!
Mrs. Day
Music Specialist
P.E. Notes
Tennis shoes are required each day for P.E.. Some students are stilling wearing flip flops to P.E. Flip flops are not safe for any P.E. activities. Students will need to have jackets during the cooler weather as P.E. activities are held outside. Please remind your child to wear the proper attire to P.E. for both their safety and their comfort.
Parents are always welcomed and encouraged to come out and participate during your child’s designated P.E. time!
Coming Soon!!
St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run
Mar. 15, 16, and 17
Valentine’s Day Fun Run
Results:
Kindergarten:
Josiah Razeeq-9:47
Alana Johnson-10:05
1st Grade:
Jovani Veras-9:06
Chasitie Bowers-9:06
2nd Grade:
Brendan Cutler-8:08
Danielle Fick-9:25
3rd Grade:
Aydin Ozdogru-7:02
Adrianna Lumbreras-9:12
4th Grade:
Robert Leggett-8:14
Kylie Robinson-8:57
Coaches will be selling Freeze Pops for 50 cents each on Fridays. Proceeds will go to purchase fitness equipment for the gym.
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Our 2015-2016 school year, marks a milestone for Okaloosa County Schools as they celebrate 100 years of educating the students of Okaloosa County. On Feb. 1, 2016, the 100th day of the 100th year of Okaloosa County Schools, each school raised a flag from Congressman Jeff Miller, which was flown over our nation’s Capitol.
Pictured here: Eglin Elementary Safety Patrol members prepare to raise our special flag.
Pictured here: Eglin Safety Patrol members salute our newly raised flag.
Eglin students had a great time on the 100th Day of School!! They dressed up to look as though they were 100 years old.
Pictured here: 100 year old buddies.
Pictured here: Alana
Pictured here: Carter
Pictured here: Reagan, Addison, Mahogany, and Quintavious really got into the spirit of being 100 years old. They were overheard talking about going to the chiropractor and visiting the Senior Center.
Pictured here: Ms. Starnes’ first graders made 100 day crowns and strung 100 item necklaces.
George Washington Visits Eglin Elementary!
The Second Graders enjoyed a visit from a very old President on Monday, Feb. 22, George Washington! We learned a lot about the life of George Washington and even his mother, Mary Washington. George had served in the American Revolution and become the first President. He had a lot of dogs in his life and his trusty steed, Nelson, by his side the whole way! George Washington was a very important person in our nation’s history!
Pictured here: George Washington and Ms. Fuller’s class
Spirit Week!!
Feb. 29-Mar. 5
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Silly Socks Day
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday: Career Day
Friday: Pajama Day