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Citrus Park Families,

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time with your loved ones. As we step into the new year, we are excited to welcome our students back to school and embark on another fantastic semester of learning and growth.

New Year, New Goals:

With the start of the new year, we are setting new goals and resolutions for our school community. Our focus will be on fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. We encourage parents to engage with their children about their personal goals and aspirations for the year ahead.

Health and Safety Reminders:

As we continue to navigate through the winter season, please remind your children to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly and covering coughs and sneezes. If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them at home to rest and recover.

Stay Connected:

We believe that strong communication between school and home is key to our students' success. Please make sure to check our school website and social media pages for the latest updates and information. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the school office.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make this year a memorable and successful one for our students!

Every day matters! Regardless of where your student is in their journey, attendance plays a crucial role in their success while they are in school and continues to impact them long after graduation.

Research indicates that missing 10% of the school year, which is 2 days a month, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. Compared to students who are chronically absent, students who attend school regularly have greater success in all grade levels. Elementary school students who regularly attend class are 1.7 times more likely to achieve grade-level scores in English Language Arts and 2 times more likely to achieve grade-level scores in Math. Chronic absenteeism (10% or more of school days) leads to students struggling to read proficiently. Please note that absences for vacations and family visits are considered unexcused absences. Whenever possible, please try to schedule these activities for when school is not in session.

Visit https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/attendance to understand why every school day is important and learn how you can support your child's success. Let's work together to ensure our kids have the best possible start!

Pre K: Mrs. White 93.94%

Self Contained: Mrs. Lamice- 96%

Kindergarten: Mrs. Anderson- 94.24%

First Grade: Mrs. Kim White- 95.69%

Second Grade: Mrs. Short- 97.22%

Third Grade: Mrs. Stephenson- 96.86%

Fourth Grade: Mrs. Vincent- 96.33%

Fifth Grade: Mr. Hoose- 96.19%

An incredible young lady at Sickles High School started "Sophie's Closet" this past year. She collects gently used formalwear for needy students in the Tampa Bay area. If you are able, consider donating gently worn formal dresses, suits, or accessories, and bringing them to Citrus Park Elementary, room 16, to be donated to Sophie's Closet. Items will be taken to the drop off location on Friday afternoon. Please see the flyer for additional information.

Citrus Park Families,

• Our district values feedback! This January, we will be asking families, staff, and students to take a brief survey to tell us about their experiences with Citrus Park. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We want to know what you think.

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/hcps/fam0801/surveys?language=en

January 6: Welcome Back!

January 8: 5th Grade Science PM 2 Test

January 16: 5th Grade JA Biz Town

End of the 9 weeks

January 17: Pep Rally

January 20: MLK Day- No School

January 31: Student of the Month 8am

February 5: Report Cards available to parents