PKS NEWSLETTER

Monroe County School District

Mission: Working together to inspire and bring excellence to every student every day.

October 23rd - 6th Grade Awards at 8:40, Amphitheater

October 25th - 7th Grade Awards at 8:30, Cafeteria

October 25th - 4th Grade Awards at 10:00, Amphitheater

October 28th - 31st is SPIRIT WEEK

October 29th - Red Ribbon Week Substance Abuse Assembly for 6th-8th Graders

October 30th - Middle School Dance

October 31st - Halloween Parade at 8:05am & Carnival throughout the day

October 31st - Kinder Halloween Party, Noon

Ms. Kat is our PKS 2024-25 Teacher of the Year!!!

Theo Zeno, Ms. Brown's 1st Grade

Ms. Brown really enjoys having Theo in her class this year. He is a hard working student who always brings a positive attitude to class. Theo is often heard cheering on his fellow classmates and is a great example of what it means to "be kind".

Alessia Carralero Poretti, Ms. Snyder's 2nd Grade

Alessia comes to school each day prepared, eager to learn and with a cheerful attitude. Alessia is always attentive and ensures her assignments are done on time, pushing herself to do her best. Alessia is also known for her friendly nature and willingness to help others. She treats her classmates with kindness and respect, making her a wonderful role model. Every day, Alessia exemplifies what it means to have Panther Pride!!!

Andrea Galvan from Spotlight Dance Studio brought, "The Ballroom Experience" to the Keys.

The Ballroom Experience of The Upper Keys is a 10 week program presented by Spotlight Dance Studio dedicated to teaching the Upper Keys 5th grade students the art of Ballroom and Latin Ballroom dancing. Within this 10-week program the students will learn the following 5 ballroom styles: Tango/ Swing/ Foxtrot/ Merengue/ Rumba. Through the joyful art and practice of Ballroom Dancing, The Ballroom Experience of The Upper Keys cultivates engaged learners, collaborative leaders, and inclusive spaces.

Gracie Meyers

Gracie Meyers is the middle school PBIS Student of the Week. Gracie is always prepared for each day. She comes into class with a smile on her face and ready to learn. She is respectful to her friends and works hard every day. Keep up the great work Gracie!!!

Mrs. Russell’s 8th graders finished reading The Outsiders, so some students decided to dress up as Socs and Greasers.

Come to cheer on our Volleyball Team!

This is the final reminder about our the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum to Plantation Key School. The students are super excited because the museum features The Bermuda Triangle, a mystery we all love! The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum’s mission is to research, interpret, and exhibit the maritime history of Florida and the Caribbean in ways that increase knowledge, enrich the spirit, and stimulate inquiry. They are in Key West and do a different museum every year. Students will have a chance to visit the museum in Media Center and complete activities and view a variety of companion videos. Contact Dr. Cash if you would like to come visit the museum.

I launched the first challenge for grades K-5 last week. We are going to “partner” with Spookley, the Square Pumpkin who speaks out against bullying. Mrs. Hillman will also be working with the students, and we celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange on October 16th. This also reflects the C.A.R.E. focus in Media Center this year.

C = Caring

A = Adaptable

R = Respectful

E = Empathetic

Your teachers will let you know the challenge, but briefly students will read book(s) related to C.A.R.E. and check in with Dr. Cash for special Brag Tags.

Monroe County School District launched A Culture of Literacy, which I mentioned in the Newsletter, October is Batty about Books. Read with your children every day. Reading with your child is beneficial in many ways, but did you know that you can boost your child’s vocabulary development by reading and discussing books with them? Bring your own Culture of Literacy to your home by reading with your child(re) every day!

Information for this year’s Superintendents Remarkable Readers Awards will be shared soon. We have students earning Brag Tags every day, here is a First Brag Tag picture:

Members are responsible for their own transportation.

Families can customize their students breakfast and lunch spending by contacting MCSD food service people. Families can now add notes to a student meal account that can include limiting number of snacks they can purchase, days of the week they can purchase, types of items they can purchase or purchasing a second lunch. Customizing your students lunch account is easy and only takes 24 hours to be activated. Please call the following food service employees to add notes to your student’s lunch account:

Denise Pollack 305-293-1400 ext 53361

Lucia Cuculino 305-293-1400 ext 53356

More information!

All of our snack items are approved the USDA for our National School Lunch Program, and are Smart Snack approved. Here is the website where parents can get more information. Also keep in mind that fruits and vegetables are unlimited when purchasing meals. Additionally, fruits and vegetables are available for purchase if the student doesn't purchase a full meal.

https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/96439/file/SmartSnacks-ReferenceSheet-3.5.pdf

Important tryout information.