Red Bug-Let's Grow Together
May 19, 2024
Principal's Call Out
The end of the school year is here! It has been an incredibly~amazing year! We are grateful that you have shared your children with us. We are proud of all that our Bugs have learned and how they have grown!
While we want our Bugs to have some down time, we are including a number of resources below to continue their learning, thinking, and solution finding during the summer. I would encourage you to take your child grocery shopping with you and maybe follow a recipe together! Time in the kitchen can be lots of fun; you can secretly be working on math, following multi-step directions, and the end product could be tasty and delicious as well!
Be creative and have some fun while learning! I would love to hear from your Bugs (email or mailed letters and notes) and see pictures from your family adventures.
We hope you have the best and most relaxing summer! Our next newsletter will be published at the end of July.
As always, please let us know should you have any questions, concerns, or celebrations!
Let's Grow Together!
Dr. Thacker
📆 Schedule and Save the Date📆
May 2024
21st Grade 5 Awards-Session 1 @ 8:30 AM, Session 2 @ 10:00 AM
22nd-24th Early Release Days-@ 12:20 PM
24th Grade 5 Clap Out and Glow Party Celebration
24th Last day of school
24th End of Quarter 4 and Report Cards posted to Skyward
27th School System closed for Memorial Day
Save the Dates
August
8th-Meet the Teacher
Last names that begin with A-M, 8:30-9:30 AM
Last names that begin with N-Z, 9:30-10:30 AM
10th-Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground 9:30 AM (Red Bug Elementary)
12th-First Day of School 7:50 AM
29th-Curriculum Night
5:30-6:15 PM, K-2
6:30-7:15 PM, 3-5
Helpful Hints for Early Release Days!
May 22-24, 2024
12:20 PM Dismissal All Three Days
- Are grandparents/other adults picking up your Bugs? Ensure they have car tags for our car riders
- Does your Day Care Rider have a change in transportation? Notify the Day Care of the changes
- Send a note or email your teachers early on for any changes of transportation on these three days
Thank you!
Kindergarten Awards Program
Dividend and Business Partner Appreciation Breakfast
Turkey Bowling Fun!
Parent Resources and Ideas for Summer
Here are some ideas for your summer days!
- Begin reading Sunshine State Books for next year (Sunshine State Young Readers List and Sunshine State Jr. List)
- Listen to stories on "Tumble Books" within your child's portal
- Visit a SCPS library that has summer classes and summer reading programs
- Summer Reading @ the Seminole Co. Public Library
- Summer Reading Kickoff Parties @ the Seminole Co. Public Library
You can also access materials within your child's portal that could be used for practice:
- iReady for Reading and Math (until June 30)
- Practice of Math curriculum using the "Savvas" tile
- Practice of Reading curriculum using the "McGraw Hill" tile
Parent Input Form
Many families have asked about providing input about their child's placement for the 2024-2025 school year. Our leadership team and current teachers thoughtfully place students and we value your input as well. We have created a Google Form for any family to provide us details about how your child learns best. If you would like to give us insight (without using teacher's names), you may complete this form at the link below by May 24, 2024.
Accessing FAST Data
Students/Families are able to view their FAST PM3 results in the Family Portal.
Let's Grow Together T-shirts
Have you been wanting to purchase one of our "Let's Grow Together" t-shirts? We still have a few
available in adult sizes M-3XL. Purchase your shirt for $10.00 while supplies last!
2024-2025 Supply List
As you prepare for the 2024-2025 School Year, HERE is the SCPS Elementary School Supply List! Thank you for your support!
Contact Us
Contact Us @ Red Bug Elementary
Principal:
Dr. Teresa Thacker
Assistant Principal
Dr. Kristin Sweeney
Kristin_sweeney@scps.k12.fl.us
School Administration Manager (SAM)
Mr. Richard Burkett
Richard_burkett@scps.k12.fl.us
Red Bug Elementary
4000 Red Bug Lake Road
Casselberry, FL 32707
407-746-8350
Red Bug Website:
https://www.redbug.scps.k12.fl.us/
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