THE LION'S DEN

We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful winter break, filled with fun and family! As we step into the new year, we are excited to see all your smiling faces back in the hallways, ready to learn and grow together.

This quarter promises to be an exciting one, with plenty of opportunities for fun, creativity, and hard work. Remember to set some new goals for yourself—whether it’s reading more books, trying a new activity, or working hard on those math skills, let’s make 2025 the best year yet!

Here are a few reminders as we get started:
📚 Stay Organized: Make sure your backpacks are ready, homework is complete, and you’re prepared for each day.
⏰ Be on Time: Arrive at school on time to make the most of your day.
💡 Be Kind and Helpful: Remember, we’re a team! Let’s support each other and spread kindness everywhere we go.

We also have some exciting events coming up this month, so be on the lookout for more details in the weekly newsletter! Let’s work together to make this month full of fun, friendship, and success.

Welcome back, everyone—we’re so glad you’re here! 😊

We are thrilled to announce the Pasco Speaks event, showcasing the public speaking talents of our 5th-grade students!

📅 Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM

Join us for an inspiring day as our 5th graders take the stage to share their speeches, demonstrating their creativity, confidence, and hard work. Parents, guardians, and community members are welcome to attend and support our young speakers!

Let’s cheer on our students as they embrace the art of public speaking! 🎤✨

January 29th

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Location: SHES Cafeteria

Cash on concession day of event, Rycor family deals on sale from Jan 13th through Jan 24th.

Pasco County School Board has approved an updated school calendar to ensure we meet the required educational hours following the recent hurricane-related closures. The revised calendar includes adjusted school days to maintain the high standards of education for all students.

Please refer to the attached updated calendar for the new dates. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to provide a full and engaging school year for your child.

We are deeply thankful for the generous donations made towards our school.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors:

Heritage Pines Men's and Ladies Golf Association (Platinum Level Donator)

Nayeli Gonzalez (Silver Level Donator)

Good Growin' Lawn Care, Landscape, and Fertilization (Silver Level Donator)

These contributions make a significant difference in enhancing the environment and educational experience for our students. Your support is greatly appreciated!

It is important that we have healthy students on campus on time and ready to learn everyday.

Friendly Reminder: Our early bell is at 9:20 am and our late bell is at 9:40 am.

We care about the safety of our students, and in order to maintain this, parents must abide by the car line rules. If your child is a car rider, please be sure to have them remain in the vehicle until the first bell, which rings at 9:20 am and staff members are present. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE DROPPED OFF ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THE CAR LOOP.

Please make sure all transportation changes are submitted by 3:15 pm on the day of the change. The cutoff time for dismissal is at 3:15 pm. While emergencies do arise, it is important to have submitted these changes in a timely manner to avoid confusion.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and educational activities or in its hiring or employment practices. To report violations of this policy, contact: District School Board of Pasco County Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator: Office for Employee Relations, 813.794.2322, sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us