Audubon Eagle Express

12/2- Students and Staff return from Thanksgiving Break

12/3- ELA FAST testing for grades 3-6

12/4- Math FAST testing for grades 3-6

12/6- Last Day to RSVP for Prepaid Holiday Feast

12/9-12/13- Holiday Shop (see information below)

12/10- ELA FAST testing for grades K-2

12/10- Winter Holiday Concert

12/11-Math FAST testing for grades K-2

12/12- Holiday Feast for grades K, 1, and 4 (pre-paid)

12/12- 2nd grade field trip to the zoo

12/13- Holiday Feast for grades PreK, 2, 3, 5, and 6 (no regular family lunch, prepaid Feast instead)

12/13- Early Release Day

12/20- No Family lunch today

12/16-12/20- Winter Spirit Week- See Flyer Below

12/18, 12/19, and 12/20- Early Release at 1:15

12/23-1/3- Winter Break

1/6/2025- Teacher and Students return to school

**See flyer for updated change of early release days and hurricane make up days**

**See flyers below for information on FAST dates**

Dear Audubon Families,

Happy December! It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of another calendar year, and the second semester will conclude on the 7th of January (January 6th and 7th were changed to be included in first semester due to the hurricane make-up days).

Just a quick reminder of important progress monitoring dates that are coming up during the first week of December:

FAST Progress Monitoring Grades 3rd–6th

Dec. 3rd – ELA Dec. 4th - Math

FAST Progress Monitoring Grades K-2nd

Dec. 10th – ELA Dec. 11th - Math

It is always important to encourage your child to do his/her best work; and when something is difficult, success is achieved by working hard. We will continue to use this information to drive our planning and instruction as we progress into the second half of the school year.

As we approach the end of 2024, it is with great pride that I look back at the accomplishments our students have achieved both socially and academically. They have worked hard, and I am so proud to be part of such an amazing school. We appreciate your partnership and continued support throughout the school year.

I would like to wish all our Audubon Families a safe and happy holiday season. Winter break begins after school on Friday, December 20th with classes resuming on Monday, January 6th. Please note that December 18th, 19th, and 20th are all early release days with a 1:15pm dismissal time.

Even though the holidays can be busy, please take time to enjoy the family time, create new family memories, and embrace this treasured time. Your children grow up so fast, and this is a great time to just enjoy the time you have together. Make sure to read with your child every day – find a good book and enjoy it together as a family. Talk about the opportunities to continue to grow the remainder of the school year – maybe set a family goal for the new year. Have a wonderful winter break and we’ll see you in 2025!

Sincerely,

Candace Jones, Principal

We are so excited to see our chorus and strings students perform in our winter concert on December 10th. Please see below for important information.

• Doors Open at 5:30 P.M.
• Concert Begins at 6:00 P.M.
• Students (String and Chorus) need to arrive at 4:15 P.M.
• Location - Audubon Elementary School Cafeteria
• Concert Attire: Audubon Music T-Shirt (order has been put in, first order will be arriving before the performance, if a student did not receive one then they are asked to wear a plain navy blue waist down t-shirt or collared shirt), Black Pants, Black Shoes.
• Registered and wanting to volunteer? Please reach out to Mr. Vitagliano at vitagliano.max@brevardschools.org or leave a message at (321) 452 - 2085 ext. 42181.
• Donations will be accepted at the concert for the Audubon Music Program. All donations will go directly back to the music department to help with:
• • Concert Music and Tracks, for both Strings and Chorus.
  • Strings Instruments, for maintenance of our Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Basses.
  • Field Trips & Celebrations, to allow our students more opportunities to perform for the wider Brevard community, as well as celebrations post-concert to reward our students for their hard work and dedication.
• Students are to eat before they arrive for the pre-concert Dress Rehearsal at 4:15, students are not allowed to bring snacks to the venue. Students are also not allowed to use their cellular devices during the event.
• String students MUST have their music, instrument, and bow. Chorus students MUST have their Chorus Folders on the day of the performance.

We look forward to seeing so many families every Friday! Please see below for some important reminders:

-Weather Permitting- Please keep an eye on your email and text messages for any changes. We will try to get the information out to you as early as possible if family lunch is being cancelled.

-Students must stay at the picnic tables with their adult. No running around or playing in the courtyard.

-Students cannot bring a friend from class to sit with their parent/adult. Only parents/legal guardians on the child's information forms in FOCUS can eat with a student.

-Parents/Guardians must check in at the front office as a visitor and get a yellow badge. This badge must be worn at all times when on campus.

-Parents/Guardians MUST stay in the courtyard. You cannot walk your child to the restroom or to class.

*Teachers have been reminded that students need to use the restroom before lunch time, so this shouldn't be an issue. :-)

Parents and Families,

Here is what you need to do if you want to eat lunch with your child:

1. Make sure you notify your child’s teacher that you are eating lunch with them, so they can meet you at the tables. If you send an email, please do so in enough time for the teacher to see it before lunch.
2. Only Parents and Legal Guardians can eat lunch with their own child(ren).
3. Sign in as a Visitor in the Front Office and obtain a yellow name badge (you are not volunteering; you are visiting for lunch).
4. You will report to the courtyard and wait on your child. The teacher will release your child to this area when he/she is taking his/her students to lunch.
5. This area will be supervised during the entire lunch period.
6. If you are not a registered volunteer, you will need to be escorted on and off campus by a staff member.

Every Friday will be available for parent/child lunch. We have limited seating, so you need to sign up through sign-up genius. The link for that is below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4EACA623A3FE3-51105253-family

Once again, I am happy to share this news with you. I look forward to seeing you and your child enjoy lunch together on Fridays!

Sincerely,

Candace Jones

Principal

Audubon Elementary is currently looking for judges for our Science and Engineering Fair which will take place on January 29, 2025. Judges will be needed from 9 a.m. to around 11:30 a.m. Brunch will be provided and there will be a short presentation on Judging Procedures beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you're interested, please email me at saltsman.jessica@brevardschools.org. If you would like to serve as a judge at the district level, please let me know that as well. The district fair for our area will be held on February 27 at Space Coast Junior/Senior High.

Science Fair projects are required for fifth grade. However, the fourth and sixth graders are welcome to complete a project. If your child is in one of those grades, they can join the Google Classroom with the following code: ipapuq5. This is where the student handbook is located as well as detailed steps on how to complete each part of a successful project. All completed projects are due by January 24, 2025 in order to be considered for entry into the fair. Let me know if I can help you in any way!

-Mrs. Saltsman, STEM Lab teacher, 452-2085 ext42198

Great job Eagles! We reached our $5k goal for the Fun Run and earned a Pajama Day! A big shout out to Kindergarten who not only raised the most for the Fun Run but also brought in the most items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Kindergarten has earned a party with special treats for all of their hard work!

Holiday Shop Information: The Holiday shop will run from 12/9-12/13 (with set up on Friday 12/6). Students will be able to shop during their activity time.

The holiday shop is fast approaching and we need lots of volunteers to help make it a success!

If you are a registered volunteer please consider signing up for a shift.

We especially need volunteers on Thursday as several people will be busy with the 2nd grade field trip.

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../9040C45A8A923A1F49...

PTO also has spirit wear available: available.https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/FL/Merritt%20Island/Audubon+Elementary+School?utm_source=20370&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct

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