STAR SCOOP

Based on the 2023 -2024 FAST scores, Challenger 7 is an A school! We are so proud of our staff and students for their hard work. Thank you for your continued support and partnership to ensure all our students are successful. We are excited for another successful school year!

Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting on Thursday, August 8th at 5:00PM to learn more about Title I.

Learn more about the grade level academic expectations for your child at our Open House this Thursday, August 8th. Two sessions will be held on this night. One session will begin at 5:00PM and the other will begin at 6:00PM. Each session presentation will last about an hour. We will have Sizzlin' Smoke and Sunset Slush available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Challenger 7 staff and students.

Please click on the link below to review the School-Parent Compact form and provide input. After feedback is collected from all stakeholders, changes will be made, and finalized copies will be sent home. https://forms.gle/CEZnb5JHpxqVhvdn8

Join us on August 22nd at 3:00PM in the Media Center to review our school data and provide feedback on our school improvement plan.

On designated days, parents/guardians can join their child in the courtyard for their assigned 30 minute lunch. The dates below are the assigned parent/guardian lunch days. Complete one survey PER CHILD for each lunch you plan to attend and include all adults that will be attending to make sure we have space. Click here to review the procedures and more information.

Friday, August 9th https://forms.gle/7X5yavcKGSwD2Frq9

Thursday, August 15th https://forms.gle/iFVyBH82AizRLNZbA

Wednesday, August 21st https://forms.gle/MCQmmEUiKjfP6Rm29

Monday, August 26th https://forms.gle/UUdyonPtzJd9psAeA

Tuesday, September 3rd https://forms.gle/P4tL15mmBh1jw1xW8

Thursday, September 12th https://forms.gle/GarbWV3igBPjfPvn9

School Advisory Councils (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school and the community. The group shares responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement. The SAC is composed of the principal and a balanced number of elected teachers, education support employees, students, and parents, along with appointed business and community people, who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school.

Please click on the link below to vote to elect the following nominees to serve on the 24-25 Challenger 7 School Advisory Council. All nominees are eligible to be a member on SAC so you can vote to elect more than one nominee if you choose.

https://forms.gle/EBVu3uAsWowcRfxA6

SAC meetings are open to the public. Our first SAC Meeting is August 21st @ 3:30PM in the Media Center.

Did you know we offer before and after school care? Services are offered from 6:30AM - 7:30AM and 2:30PM - 6:00PM. We will also be offering additional services for a separate fee during the three weeks of intercession. Please see the attached document for more information or visit https://www.brevardschools.org/page/brevard-after-school

All birthday treats brought to school must be store bought. For student safety, homemade treats will not be distributed. Did you know our cafeteria can provide a variety of birthday treats for your child? See the order form below for options and pricing. All orders must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the event.

This school year Challenger 7 will continue the Community Eligibility Provision program (CEP). Through this program, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

For more information regarding daily meal menus and payment information go to
https://www.brevardschools.org/domain/8237

For the 2024 - 2025 school year, we have regained our Title I status. This status provides the school with an additional $267,216 to spend on school supplies, family nights, technology, staff, and more. Title I status is determined partially by Free and Reduced Lunch applications. Even though all students will receive free lunch this year, we need all families to complete the free/reduced lunch application. Even if you do not think you will qualify, please complete the application to help us maintain our funding for next school year.

Information can be found at https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-overview

The application can be found at https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-applications. Applications open August 1st.

The office of Curriculum and Instruction will be offering Parent/Guardian Math Nights to help support math at home. See the memo below for more information regarding the dates the sessions are being offered. Registration information will be available at a later date.

Florida Heiken will be providing free eye exams or vouchers to all families that apply on any

internet enabled device through www.floridaheiken.org. Eligible families may qualify for free

glasses. This service is for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Exams will be scheduled during

the months of October and November. Applications are due by September 30, 2024. See the flyer below for registration information.

See the attached flyer for more information regarding voluntary student accident insurance.

Please view the documents below for resources regarding head lice information and tips.

We are a PBIS school. This means we have adopted a set of school wide expectations that define behavior expectations in and around our school campus and classrooms. Being a STAR student means being Safe, Trustworthy, Actively Engaged, and Respectful. When students are caught exhibiting one of these expectations, they earn STAR tickets which can be redeemed for various rewards.

We need your help stocking our STAR store with various items for our Pre-K through 6th graders. Order from our Amazon and Oriental Trading Wishlist with the link below to donate items or drop off other items in our front office for Alicia Lenderman

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/I9LQ05PA2V9U?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2DJKD7gSu0VewS2SJp-L_kETF8gZthTk7XpzdeGN6cshHjDi1WeXkJwMw_aem_cKam8_D3RnnSu9PHWxniXQ

https://www.orientaltrading.com/web/wishlist/36350024951/959565236-_Challenger_7_Wish_List

For more information about our PBIS framework and STAR expectations visit

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bRLHnvvh3r9V03Cvl5cWRr_2unlQdDW3/view

We are continually looking for volunteers to help with school events, field trips, and other school needs. Join the C7 Parents, Volunteers, Families facebook page to stay updated on volunteer opportunities.

To become an approved volunteer complete the on-line Volunteer Application https://www.brevardschools.org/page/volunteers and then go directly to the BPS district office to be fingerprinted with District & School Security. There is a $35 Application fee has been waived until further notice. Please contact Alicia Lenderman with any questions.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the STAR Store once a month during student lunch hours from 10:15AM - 1:00PM. Click on the QR code to sign up for the dates you are available.

The FortifyFL app is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows anyone to instantly relay information to law enforcement and school officials. Students, staff, families, and members of the community can use the app to report school safety concerns anonymously and easily.

The SpeakOut Hotline (800) 423-TIPS is designed to help you anonymously report any threatening behavior or situation that endangers you, your friends, family, community, or your school campus. Reporting isn't "snitching,” reporting is when you need to keep yourself or someone you know safe from threats, harmful behaviors, or dangerous situations. By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, SpeakOut allows the caller to give information without the fear of retribution.

Thank you to Sundance Family Dentistry for providing lunch for our entire staff before our Meet the Teacher event!

Thank you to our volunteers, The Happenings, and Port Java for sponsoring a pancake breakfast for staff to celebrate our A status!

We are looking for businesses to partner with us for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Our hope is to extend our network within the community and foster relationships with organizations in order to best serve our students. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Nicole Launer at launer.nicole@brevardschools.org

Follow us on Facebook @C7STARS https://www.facebook.com/C7STARS. We will use this page to connect with families, share important information, and highlight the awesome things happening on campus.

August 8th - Open House 5:00PM - 7:00PM

August 14th - Domino's Spirit Night

August 21st - SAC Meeting 3:30PM in the Media Center

August 22nd - Quarter 1 Interim ends

August 23rd - Pajama day (for a $1 donation, students can wear pajamas. Proceeds benefit 5th grade)

August 27th and 28th - FAST PM1 testing for grades 3-6

August 29th - Interims go home

September 2nd - No School

September 5th - Family Night 5:00PM - 7:00PM

September 10th - 11th - FAST PM1 testing for grades K-2

September 13th - Picture Day

Email: challengerelementary@brevardschools.org
Website: https://www.brevardschools.org/Challenger7ES
Location: 6135 Rena Avenue, Port Saint John, FL, USA
Phone: 321-636-5801
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C7STARS