Weekly Trailblazer Update

Dear Trailblazer Families,

Good evening Trailblazer Nation! I hope you had the chance to take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend! We had a very busy week last week and it is hard to believe that our spring break is just around the corner!

Don't forget we started our new rotations last week and the new rotations are as follows:

• A Day - 7, 2, 3, 1
• B Day - 7, 5, 6, 4

Daily schedule this week:

• A, B, A, B, A

Thank you for your conversations with your student about dress code. We have had less concerns regarding dress code and we appreciate the extra layer of support. Click the link here if you have any questions regarding our dress code policy.

Events this week:

3/5 - NJHS Officer meeting

3/6 - PMAC Officer meeting

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day and we want to express our sincere thanks to you, Trailblazer parents. Thank you for your continued support, and as always reach out with any questions you might have.

Eric Krause, principal

Osceola Fundamental High School is excited to offer a co-ed Youth Football & Flag Football Campthis summer for students in grades K-8. This is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to learn football fundamentals, enhance their skills, and have fun in a safe, structured environment.

📅 Camp Dates:

• Session 1: June 2 – June 5, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Session 2: June 16 – June 19, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

📍 Location: Osceola Fundamental High School
💲 Cost: $175 per camper (scholarships available)
🍽 Lunch Option: Available for purchase ($5 per day)

🏈 Camp Highlights:
✅ Football fundamentals & position techniques
✅ Agility drills, speed training, and form running
✅ Competitive drills and flag football games
✅ Camp T-shirt included

We would love for you to share this opportunity with your students and their families. Attached are flyers with all the details. If you have any questions or would like to request additional flyers, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For registration or inquiries, please contact Coach Christopher Montgomery at Montgomerych@pcsb.org or (727) 480-6505.

This week our school will be participating in See Something Say Something Week.

All attire must be in CFMS dress code:

Monday, Mar 3: Wear green - the color of the Say Something campaign.

Tuesday, Mar. 4: Wear quirky glasses as a reminder to Say Something is we SEE something.

Wednesday, Mar 5: Wear neon colors - to stand out to remind people to stand up.

Thursday, Mar 6: Superhero Day - dress as superhero to show your strength and power to stand up and Say Something.

Friday, Mar 7: School Spirit Day - dress in CFMS gear to show our solidarity to Say Something.

📢 Attention Gradventure Attendees & Parents! 🎢

All students attending the Gradventure field trip must order their Gradventure T-shirt, which is included in the ticket price. This shirt is required for the trip, so be sure to place your order using the link below! 👕

🔗T-shirt Order Link

✅ Students must be logged in with their school email to place an order.
✅ Only one order per attendee.

Additionally, parents/guardians who would like to apply to be a chaperone for this exciting trip can submit their application using the following link:

🔗 Chaperone Application Link

Don't miss out—order your T-shirt and apply today! 🎉

If you have any questions, please reach out to our GradVenture Coordinators

Mrs. Argueta and Mrs. Santangelo

GradVenture Coordinators

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Or visit the school website homepage at https://www.pcsb.org/clearwaterfund-ms

Congratulations to our January Commitment to Character recipient, Capri Mancini. The character trait for January was Kindness and Caring: Being kind, friendly, considerate, and willing to listen, give, and share. Capri was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Trotto and she was recognized as well by The Rotary Club of Clearwater.

Here is what Mrs. Trotto shared:

"Capri is the first to offer a helping hand to classmates, whether it's with schoolwork or personal challenges. Her willingness to help friends is evident in her actions, from giving a comforting hug to checking in on those who might be having a tough day. In addition to Capri's kindness towards peers, she is also incredibly considerate and respectful towards teachers. She is always ready to assist with classroom tasks, consistently offering to help and support our class in TV Production. Capri also has the biggest smile and brightens the room when she enters. Capri's positive attitude and compassion make her a role model for her peers. Her ability to spread kindness and create a welcoming atmosphere is truly inspiring."

🌍✨ ¡Cultura en acción! ✨🌍

Yesterday, our 8th-grade Spanish students had an amazing time at SPIFFS (St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society), where they explored cultures from around the world! 🌎🎭🎶 From tasting traditional foods to learning about customs and performances, it was an unforgettable experience that brought language learning to life.

📸 Check out some highlights from their day! #SPIFFS #CulturalExploration #HandsOnLearning #CFMS

To access student's FAST Testing Results, please access your Parent Portal through Focus and click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon. Results are available within 48 to 72 hours after completion, so if you are not seeing your students score, please reach out and let us know. A visual is provided below:

• Our school day schedules are shifting. Here is the new A day and B day rotation:
  
• A Day - 7, 2, 3, 1
• B Day - 7, 5, 6, 4
• C Day - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

• Please log into FOCUS and ensure your forms are filled out

• IDs to Get on Campus - Just a reminder that any time you visit the school you must have your government-issued ID or your level 2 badge. Everyone must be entered into our system before going to your destination, even with a level 2 badge. It is a state law. Thanks for understanding.

Please work with your student to ensure they are on campus and in class on time. After all, Together is How We Grow!

Do you want to celebrate a CFMS staff member for a job well-done, going out of their way to help or simply doing something for you or your student? Here is your chance! Please consider taking a moment to give a staff member a "Kudos" or a "Shout-out" by clicking on the link. I will share as many as possible each week in my Trailblazer Weekly Update!

CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_yY5oT0NvUpBkzm7K9EsG9FUM0Y4M1FGSUtUWDFITjNPUEQ0MEZRRFk5WS4u

Shout out to Ms. Osborn:

Mrs Osborn - she encouraged my daughter and helped her feel confident and reach her reading goals.

Shout out to Mrs. Hawthorne:

Thank you so much for creating a learning environment that is both fun and engaging. Our son continuously says it’s his favorite class of the day. Also, thank you for your kindness and positivity. It does not go unnoticed and is much appreciated by your students.
Grateful for you!

Revised - February 2025 Newsletter.pdf

Congratulations to our school as being recognized as a School of Distinction again by the CFES Brilliant Pathways organization. This recognition underscores the great successes and learning experiences of our Trailblazers at CFMS as they push forward towards college and career readiness.

That's it for now! Have a great rest of your weekend and a wonderful week!

Feel free to stop by or call anytime at 727-298-1609. Your input is truly valued and I appreciate your support!

Read a great book with your child and have a safe and GREAT Trailblazer Day!

Eric Krause, principal

727-298-1609

Front Office Hours and Assistance

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Eric Krause - Principal

Mary Reynolds - Assistant Principal

Shannon Arnao- Secretary

Tara Casey - Bookkeeper

Kathleen Moore - Registration / Data Management Technician

Heather Story Vann - Family Liaison / Volunteer Coordinator

Tracy Bui - Front Office Clerk

Kelly Franck - Front Office Clerk

Email: krausee@pcsb.org
Website: https://www.pcsb.org/clearwaterfund-ms
Location: 1660 Palmetto St., Clearwater, FL, 33755
Phone: 727-298-1609
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFundamentalMS

The Vision of Clearwater Fundamental is 100% Student Success

The Mission of the Clearwater Fundamental community is to promote the highest student achievement through cooperative efforts and a challenging curriculum for our students to be college and career ready.