Red Bug Weekly Adventure
September 8, 2024
Principal's Call Out
We couldn't be more proud of the effort our students have put into their FAST tests in the past two weeks! Our teachers will use the data from the assessments to differentiate and to guide their instruction. Please watch your email as our teachers will be scheduling conferences with you soon.
This week will be exciting as we will be welcoming our grandparents on campus. Please ensure that our guests bring their picture ID with them as well as lunch for themselves and their grandchild(ren).
Our PTA Membership Challenge with Sterling Park continues through September 30th! Please consider joining PTA to keep our Leadership in Red and Black! As a PTA member you support many of our special projects and programs for our students!
Please let us know should you have any questions, concerns, and/or celebrations.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we will see you on Monday!
Respectfully,
Dr. Thacker
Upcoming Events
September
9th -11th Grandparent’s Day Lunches
11th Gator's PTA Spirit Night 4-9 PM, 15% of the proceeds go to Red Bug!
13th Quarter 1 Progress Reports available on Skyward
13th Spirit Day-Wear red and black or Red Bug spirit wear
15th-October 15th National Hispanic Heritage Month
19th Fall Picture Day
19th Safety Patrol Meeting for DC Trip for 5th grade Safety Patrols for the 2024-2025
23rd-27th Book Fair
23rd Grade 5 Environmental Center field trip, more info to come
24th Grade 5 Environmental Center field trip, more info to come
26th Book Fair Family Night Carnival
27th Rock Your School Day! Dress Like a Rock Star or Red Bug spirit wear
October
1st Dividend Community Orientation 9:00-10:30 AM
2nd Custodian Appreciation Day
4th Hearing Screening
8th Grade 5 Orlando Philharmonic Field Trip Dr. Phillips Center, 9:45 AM-12:45 PM
9th Grade 5 Business Day
11th End of Quarter 1
14th No School for Students-Teacher Work Day
16th Report Card 1 on Skyward
16th PTA Pumpkin Contest begins
24th SAC Meeting
28th PTA Pumpkin Contest Entries Due
31 Favorite Book Character Day
31 PTA Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced
Grandparent's Week
We're excited about our Grandparent's Week at Red Bug Elementary, September 9 through 11, 2024!
Please ensure a special lunch is brought for the student and for the grandparent(s) to be eaten in the Multi-Purpose Room for a fun lunch and photo op!
Grandparents' Day Lunch Schedule:
Monday, Sept.9 - Kindergarten 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM & Third Grade 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Tuesday, Sept.10 - VPK & Second Grade 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM & Fourth Grade 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Wednesday, Sept.11 - First Grade 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM & Fifth Grade 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Dividend Orientation Coffee at Red Bug!
Join us for our Community Connections Orientation on October 1, 2024 from 9:00-10:30 AM! We look forward to you joining us for coffee, a light breakfast, and information on how you may support our school!
SCPS Student Support Services
Join us for the Seminole County Public Schools Annual Transition Fair – a one-stop event designed to help families make informed decisions about special education.
Date: November 9, 2024
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Winter Springs High School
Explore a variety of vendors offering resources and support for students with special needs. From education to career planning, there's something for everyone!
Stay tuned for more details!
On Monday, September 9, 2024, your child will be bringing home a Parent Information Envelope letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for tools for our students and teachers.
The SchoolStore fundraiser is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Red Bug will receive a percentage of sales when your shop online at over 400 merchants including Walmart, Kohls, Best Buy, Disney and more. If you shop online at the Family Book Store, Red Bug receives up to 50% from each purchase. You may also choose to support your child's classroom and teacher by purchasing a gift card for your child's teacher to acquire classroom supplies.
Your student must have a completed Event Authorization stating YES to participate.
Here is the link: https://forms.gle/1UvnbGX93zA8Tpw19
Check Out Our Facebook Page!
Mrs. Thompson's Class-BUGS Behavior!
Lightning Bugs!
Ms. Johnson's Class Celebrating!
School Advisory Committee (SAC)
We are looking for parents/guardians and community members who would like to serve on our School Advisory Council. If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our school, please submit a form at the link below. Information about SAC is provided on the nomination form.
PTA Membership
Red Bug, the competition is ON and we need YOU! We are just under 50% of our membership goal of 389 members by September 30th - which means we need all Red Bug parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings, friends, neighbors and community supporters to JOIN our PTA!
PTA membership does NOT mean you have to attend meetings. PTA membership does NOT mean you have to volunteer. PTA membership means that you support your child and are committed to their education.
Membership dues are $6 for the WHOLE school year, and help fund PTA programs throughout the year.
Join TODAY: https://redbugpta.givebacks.com/store
PTA Spirit Night at Gator's
Doug the Bug's Birthday Club
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A BIRTHDAY??
Well, that's a silly question... Of course they do! And now they can be a part of Red Bug's Doug the Bug's Birthday Club!
Reserve your spot now for ANY birthday all year! Birthday celebrations will be held once per month. Don't miss out - Sign your child up by the 5th of their birthday month!
(Have no fear - we will accommodate summer birthdays, too!)
Scan the QR code or visit http://bit.ly/redbugbirthdayclub to learn more!
BUGS Behavior
Red Bug is proud to be a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) School! We expect all students to follow our BUGS Behavior so we can keep our school a happy and safe place for all students.
We appreciate family support as we link all behavior choices to our expectations across our campus!
HERE is the Seminole County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct. These are the expectations that all students follow to keep our school safe.
SCPS School Safety Procedures
Important Reminders
Consent for School Health Services & Student Clinic Card
Reminder for the 2024-2025 school year, the Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services form & SCPS Student Clinic Card will be found in Skyward Family Access. Please click here to login and complete the necessary forms as soon as possible! We have less than 55% of our Student Clinic Cards completed. Thank you for your immediate assistance with this matter!
Connect with Us
Principal
Dr. Teresa Thacker
407-746-8300
Assistant Principal
Ms. Lisa Phillips
407-746-8303
School Administration Manager (SAM)
Mr. Richard Burkett
Richard_burkett@scps.k12.fl.us
407-746-8350
Red Bug Elementary School
407.746.8350
4000 Red Bug Lake Road
Casselberry, FL 32707
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