Welcome to this month’s edition of our Middle School Newsletter! As we move through the school year, we’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and highlights of student achievements. From classroom activities to extracurricular successes, our students are making great strides both academically and personally. Stay tuned for important reminders, news about upcoming school events, and ways you can stay involved in our school community. Let’s make this a fantastic month of learning and growth!

We encourage all parents to set up their Focus account. This platform will be essential for you to communicate with us, view your child's grades, and stay informed about important happenings at school. Together, we can support our students in their educational journey! Please note that PBA does not issue paper report cards. If you need your parent portal pin, you must come to school and speak with Ms. Sabrina for your copy. Unfortunately, no pin numbers can be provided over the telephone. Thank you for your understanding!

• Students will access FOCUS via the URL

https://brevardk12.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus

• Students will log in with the username StudentNumber@ST.Brevardschools.org

a. E.g. 1234567@st.brevardschools.org

b. Students who transfer from BPS to a charter school going forward will keep their BPS password. But they need to enroll in the self-service piece.

• Student initial passwords will be their last name, in all caps, followed by "-ch" in all lowercase, followed by the school number, with no spaces anywhere in the initial password.

a. E.g. John smith, attending charter school number 6501: SMITH-ch6501

• Upon logging in, students will be required to set a fresh password. Student passwords should be unique and no student should know another student's password. Passwords are not to be shared.

• Upon logging in, students must register for self-service password reset if they wish to be able to unlock their own accounts. Registration is found at

https:aka.ms/ssprsetup

• If students need to unlock or reset their passwords, this can be done at Microsoft Online Password Reset

• The BPS help desk cannot help with charter school student passwords. People calling in for help with charter student passwords must be redirected back to the self-service options outlined here. If you encounter an issue with a student resetting their password via the self-service password reset option, contact Donna Moore at

dmoore@palmbayacademy.org

8:45am | Doors Open
9:30am | Classes Begin
9:31am | Students Tardy
4:30pm | End of School Day
3:00pm | Early Release Days

Breakfast served | 9am - 9:25am

Please be advised no check -outs are allowed after 3:00 pm 1:45 Early Release Days

321.726.9005 Tel
321.726.3938 Fax

Student of the Month is an award or recognition given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional performance or behavior during a specific month. This recognition typically celebrated a student's achievements in areas such as academics, leadership, positive attitude, good citizenship, and participation in school activities. The student is usually chosen based on criteria set by the school, and the goal is to encourage and reward students who consistently put forth their best effort and serve as role models to their peers.

Let's congratulate this month Student of the Month........

The Junior Honor Society, often referred to as the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), is an organization that recognizes outstanding middle school students in the United States and abroad. It serves as the middle school equivalent of the National Honor Society (NHS) for high school students. NJHS promotes leadership, service, character, citizenship, and academic achievement among young students.

Let congratulate these amazing students who are now apart of the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society......

Celebrando el mas de la Herencia Hispana

Student Ambassadors are students selected to represent their school in various capacities, often acting as leaders, role models, and liaisons between the student body, staff, and visitors. Their responsibilities may include welcoming new students, giving school tours, assisting at school events, and promoting school spirit and involvement. These ambassadors are often chosen for their strong leadership skills, positive attitude, and ability to communicate effectively. They serve as the face of the school in certain situations and are typically involved in helping create a positive, inclusive environment for all students. Being a Student Ambassador is seen as an honor and provides opportunities for personal growth and leadership development.

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We are excited to kick off your fundraiser today. We look forward to celebrating your success earning BIG! BIG! Dough.

SUBJECT: The Palm Bay Academy Middle Basketball Season Fundraiser Starts Today!

Palm Bay Academy Middle Little Caesars Fundraiser starts today! Click the link below to purchase pizza, bread, cookies, and meal deal codes. Every purchase helps as we earn $6.00* for every item sold!

HOW TO ORDER

1. Click the link below to place your order now: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/17bcf6c3-3b48-40cd-87d8-c4b408cb41c9

2. Share our link with everyone you know who loves pizza via email or text, and post on your social media pages to reach even more people.

Pizza Kits, Bread Kits, Cookie Dough, and Bundles will be shipped directly to your buyers via FedEx. Meal Deal Codes are emailed to your buyer and are redeemable on the Little Caesars app or website for pick up from your local Little Caesars store.

Our fundraiser ends 10/25/2024.

The Chess Club is a school-based organization where students come together to learn, play, and improve their skills in chess. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking to sharpen your tactics, the Chess Club offers an inclusive and supportive environment for all skill levels.

Mr. Rockhill then conducts a Chess Tournament with great prizes. More info to follow

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, time dedicated for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

Over the years it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk, and generate discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale. October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

• Tuesday October 1st Boys Basketball Tryouts
• Wednesday October 2nd Boys Basketball Tryouts

Thursday October 3rd Volleyball/Soccer Game @ Sebastian Charter @ 4pm

782 Wave St, Sebastian FL, 32958

• Friday October 4th Early Release Day
• Friday October 4th Girls Basketball Tryouts

Tuesday October 8th Volleyball/Soccer Game @ Masters Academy @ 4pm

1115 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32966

• Wednesday October 9th Antibullying Presentation Guest speaker Officer Campbell

Thursday October 10th Volleyball/Soccer Game @ Sebastian Charter @ 4 pm

782 Wave St, Sebastian FL, 32958

• Friday October 11th Early Release Day
• Monday October 14th Columbus Day
• Monday October 14th Teacher Workday No School

Thursday October 17th Volleyball/Soccer Game @ Sebastian Charter @ 1pm

782 Wave St, Sebastian FL, 32958

• Thursday October 17th Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night 5:30 - 9:00 pm
• Friday October 25th Early Release Day
• Saturday October 26th Monster Bash Trunk or Treat 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Monday October 28th - Friday November 1st Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week
• Thursday October 31st Halloween