Pirate Press

Vol. 3, Edition 1

Principal's Postcard!

Pirate Families,

We have had a wonderful first week of school! It has been great seeing all of our students back on campus, and meeting our new 6th graders. We have started some new initiatives this year (I'm sure many of you have seen your child's new badge) and they are going very well! Your kiddos are really engaged and demonstrating Pirate PRIDE! I am proud to be their Principal, and am grateful for your support!

Please make sure that if your child is arriving by car, they are dropped off in the car loop at the front of the school on 14th Street. Throughout most of the school year it is dark at arrival, and drivers aren't always looking for or able to see children crossing the street in random places. Also, as I mentioned in my welcome back phone call, staff hours do not begin until 6:45am. This means that if your child is arriving prior to the 6:45am drop-off time, there will NOT be supervision available. Too early arrival also makes it extremely difficult for staff to even get into the parking lot, further complicating and delaying supervision availability. Please help us keep everyone safe by making sure your children are not here until 6:45am at the earliest. There are also plans to have our campus fenced in during this school year, including gates, and this will further limit student access to the campus outside regular school hours.

Thank you for your support as we work together to ensure that our children have every opportunity to become college, career, and life ready!

Sincerely,

Ms. Gilbert

Staff in the Spotlight

Mr. Guido Moya

Mr. Moya is an 8th grade science teacher. He was born in Honduras and arrived in the United States in 2016 where he attended Land O' Lakes High School. He is a graduate from the University of South Florida where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences earning a Summa Cum Laude award. Science is his biggest passion, and teaching about this discipline is one of his life’s biggest accomplishments. He loves anything related to science from physical science, to chemistry, to biology and many more scientific disciplines. His goal is to influence and help as many people as possible, with an ultimate goal as a teacher is to help kids find somebody who they can trust and learn from.

Fun fact about Mr. Moya - He enjoys listening to country music!

Pirate PRIDE Spinning Wheel!

Students will be selected at random using the spinning wheel. This selection will take place on a weekly basis. Spinning wheel prizes include: Pirate gear, snack coupons, PBIS points (25/50/75/100), Innovation Lab with 2 friends, Pirate Treasure Box, Kona Ice or Jackpot. We had several winners this summer and are excited to continue rewarding students for positive actions!

FAST Report Requests & Parent Letters

Parents, if you would like to get a detailed report of your child's FAST tests, please contact Mrs. Kassabaum at kkassaba@pasco.k12.fl.us to request an Access Code.

Visit this site https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/ and enter the required information for the detailed Math & Reading report.

Medication for Self-Carry or Clinic

Students may only carry and self-administer medications with required documented authorization (medical provider & parent). The medication must be brought to school with the documentation by the parent. The child will be given a copy of the authorization to carry with the medication. The prescription labeled box or note from the medical provider is also required. Students may not carry medication that is not authorized or labeled.

Medication may also be accessible for your student in the school clinic, if needed. Parent should bring the medication, prescription label or note from the medical provider and then sign the parent medication authorization form. The student would then access the clinic for the medication.