The Weekly Update #4
April 26th, 2024
Wrapping up the School Year!
We are wrapping up another exceptional year, Seahorses! Our students are participating in the final Progress Monitoring Assessment of the year in the final month of school. There is no doubt our students have grown academically and socially this year. They have become more independent, have mastered grade level standards, and are safe, responsible and respectful!
We are looking forward to all the things May has in store for us! 2nd grade Market Place, 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony and Yearbook signing, Math Challenge Competition, 4th grade DASH Competition, PBIS Day, and so much more! Our Seahorses know how to balance learning and FUN!
We are looking forward to a successful final month of the 2023-24 school year!
Celebrating SGE Success,
Ms. Kirby
All Things Testing with Mrs. Howard
Although April brought us the 4th and 5th B.E.S.T Writing Test and the Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade ELA PM3, we still have many days ahead of us this month for state testing. Please review the dates listed in the chart below and mark these dates in your calendar. It is important that students are in school on time, ready to learn every day leading up to state testing. The following newsletter will help answer any test questions you may have: https://www.smore.com/n/2cpds
As each testing day approaches – a few tips to reminder:
1. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test.
2. On the morning of the test, your child needs to get up in plenty of time so he/she won't feel rushed.
3. Ensure your child has breakfast at home or has enough time to eat breakfast at school (no cost).
4. Do as much as you can to make your child feel comfortable and stick to your normal routine. Try not to say things to make him/her feel more nervous.
5. Reassure your child that no matter the outcome of the test you will still love him/her. Encourage them to simply do their best.
Important Links
CCPS Parent Portal: Download the app or access online at https://portal.collierschools.com/ to view important information such as:
· PM3 Test Scores
· Quarter 4 Report Card (June 10th)
Need help logging in? Contact the Help Desk at (239) 377-0445
CCPS Student Code of Conduct:
Use this QR code to familiarize yourself with the CCPS Dress Code while out shopping this summer. This section begins on page 25.
FortifyFL: Report it!
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. You can download the app or access through your web browser.
School Counselor's Corner:
Our character education focus for April was Responsibility. Kindergarten through 2nd grade learned about taking responsibility for our actions, words, and choices and not playing the “blame game.” Our third through fifth graders had a classroom guidance lesson about responsible test taking as we head into FAST testing. Ask your student about 4 key strategies we learned to help keep us calm and confident before a test: positive self-talk, adequate sleep, a nutritious breakfast, and taking deep breaths. I know our seahorses are ready to ROCK the tests!! Our May focus will be integrity which really encompasses all of the character traits: doing the right thing even when no one is watching. As the school year comes to an end, it’s important to start thinking about summer plans. Take time to integrate self-care for your family. Care for your heart, body, and mind this summer. Already looking forward to next year with you!
Sincerely,
-Miss Carney
Ready, Willing, and Reading with Ms. Pelletier!
WOW! Another successful year of popcorn reading coming to a close. And a special shout out to Paragon Theaters- Pavilion at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples for donating ALL of the popcorn this year! It is so nice to have our community supporting our efforts to reward students for going above and beyond. Our students set a goal of reading five out of seven nights at home each week to earn a popcorn treat on Friday. This year, we had 400+ students each week participate in the sustained, silent reading program. We served over 1,200 cups of popcorn over the three week period.
With us being right in the middle of the end of year testing, many parents are asking what they can do to help. The only thing left to do is make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the test, has a good protein-filled breakfast the day of the test, and has water and snacks for during the brain breaks. Also, your child will remember your last words to them as they enter the school building. “You can do this. Give it your best. You’ve got this!”
As the school year comes to an end and summer begins, I know many of you are looking forward to taking a well-deserved brain break. Of course academics are important, but summer is also a great time to build relationships with friends and family, build background knowledge with each place you visit, and just be a kid.
As your Literacy Coach, of course I am going to say to have books handy to read in your home and also if you are traveling this summer. But another suggestion I would like to make is to have your children take at least an hour long break off from digital devices each day. Make it a goal for your children to be off a minimum of 60 minutes at a time. Set the microwave or timer on Alexa! New research has found how limiting screen time can be important for proper brain development. Next time you’re at the dollar store or grocery store, grab a couple puzzle books, word searches, or coloring books to help the time off devices pass quickly. Bonus: Coloring has also been found to be a great stress reducer.
Reminder: i-Ready is scheduled to be available this summer if you would like your child to access the website.
Wishing you all a super and safe summer! I am already looking forward to seeing you all again real soon.
May Lunch Menu
Media Center and Laptop Information
What a wonderful and eventful year! The year was full of thousands of checkouts, two fabulous book fairs, many read alouds, smiles, and READERS! We saw a huge increase in book checkouts compared to last year, which means your students have been reading a lot more this year! Thank you all for helping to foster the love of reading with your students. As the year winds down, so does book checkout. The last day to check out books is May 17, and all library books are due back to the media center on Monday May 20. Please help your student to locate any missing books so we can get them back on the shelf for next year. I look forward to furthering their love of reading in the fall!
Summer Reading
The public library will be starting their summer reading program on June 1. The best part is, both parents and children can participate! Stop by your local branch and check out the wonderful activities planned all summer long. Click the link below for more information.
Thank you all for a wonderful school year. Have a fantastic summer and remember to keep reading!
Summer technology updates:
As of this publishing, all students will be turning in their laptops at the end of the year. Collection will be occurring in the last two weeks of the school year. Please make sure the keyboard and cover (not the screen) has been wiped down with a slightly damp cleaning wipe, as they have gotten dirty throughout the year. Also, please make sure your students have removed all personal belongings from their laptop sleeves, as the laptop, charger, and sleeve will all be returned to the media center. If any collection plans change, I will make sure to share that information with all of you.
ESE News with Ms. Ellis
Happy May, we are in the final stretch of the 23-24 school year! On behalf of the ESE team, we wish all of our Sea Gate Families a wonderful summer break. Please relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy quality time with your family and friends.
Each year per the federal requirements set out in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) a survey is generated to provide feedback to the school and district. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete the survey for each child. The information gathered remains anonymous and will be used to provide support/resources for parents and students with IEP’s. The results will be compiled at the school and district level. Sea Gate’s goal is 100% participation!
ESE Parent Survey 2023-2024- Please click the link below and complete the survey within. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback to the school and district.
CCPS ESE Parent Survey
FDOE ESE Parent Survey
Order your 2024-2025 School Supplies Here:
Save the Dates for 2024-25 School Year:
August 9th @ 9:00am
Kindergarten Screening and Parent Information Session
August 12th: Meet the Teacher
1st - 3rd grades 8:30 - 9:30am
4th and 5th grades 9:00 - 10:00am
August 13th: Students First Day of School
- Kindergarten Parents: Boo-Hoo, Yahoo Coffee @ 8:30am
August 27th: Curriculum Night
- K - 2nd grades 5:30 - 6:25pm
- 3rd - 5th grades 6:30 - 7:25pm
Mark Your Calendars:
5/1: 4th grade ELA PM3
5/2: 3rd grade ELA PM3
5/3: 5th grade ELA PM3
5/6 - 5/10: We Love our Teachers!! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
5/7: Kindergarten Math PM3
5/8: 1st grade Math PM3
- 3rd grade iReady Diagnostic
5/9: 2nd grade Math PM3
- Kindergarten Mother's Day Tea (see specific teacher's for times)
5/14: 3rd grade Math PM3
5/15: 4th grade Math PM3
5/16: 5th grade Math PM3
5/17: 1st grade iReady Diagnostic
- Kindergarten to Artis
5/21: 2-4th grade Science District Post-Test
- 5th grade Science State Assessment
- 3rd grade (Mills/Sobel) to Artis
- SAC Meeting @ 5pm in the Media Center
5/22:PBIS Day
- 4th grade DASH Competition
- 3rd grade (Verborn/Dodd/Levy) to Artis
5/23: 3rd grade to Artis (Puka/Norman)
5/24: Early Release Day 11:50am dismissal
5/27: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
5/28: Math Challenge
5/29: 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony @ 9:15am in the cafeteria
5/30 Last Day of School: Early Release Day @ 11:50am
Have a safe and wonderful summer, Seahorses!
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For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.