Red Bug Weekly Adventure

Good Afternoon, families,

We are incredibly proud of our students! They have jumped right back into the swing of things, demonstrating excellent BUGS behavior and working hard in their classes. We are deeply thankful for our dedicated teachers and staff, who go above and beyond every day to support our students!

Over the past two weeks, our students participated in the iReady Diagnostic. We are so proud of their learning and growth, and we know they will continue to put in their best efforts for the rest of the school year!

I’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our PTA for everything they do for our school. If you are a member of the Parent/Teacher Association, this includes you! We’re all excited about the upcoming Bug-A-Palooza Fun Run, and our students are beyond thrilled. When we reach our fundraising goal, the PTA will install Water Bottle Filling Stations around campus. To make this happen, we need to raise $25,000 in tax-deductible donations for the stations. We are confident that we can meet and exceed this goal!

A huge congratulations to our students for already reaching the $15,000 milestone! To celebrate, this coming Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be Wacky Wednesday! We’ll dress in silly socks, wear clothes backward, and sport some crazy hairstyles. Be creative—the wackier, the better!

This weekend, we’re hosting something extra fun to continue raising donations. We have a special challenge: If your child receives any donation, their name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to pie me!! Let’s reach that $25,000 goal together!

The Fun Run will take place on January 24th, and we are looking for volunteers to help us on the day. If you're available, please sign up using the link in the section below.

Thank you all for your continued support! As always, please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or celebrations.

Kindly,

Dr. Thacker

Principal

Open a Book...Adventure Awaits!

January

20th No School-Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day

21st Jeremiah's PTA Spirit Night

22nd Wacky Wednesday

23rd SAC Meeting, 5:00 PM

23rd PTA Board Meeting 6:00 PM

24th Lightning Bugs K, 2, & 5

24th PTA Fun Run

25th SCPS Aerospace and Aviation Day, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM @ Millionair Hangar, 2841 Flightline Ave, Sanford, FL 32773

27th-31st Literacy Week

27th Dress Like a Construction Worker Day

28th Drop Everything And Read (DEAR)-Read with a flashlight

28th-February 28th 5Essentials and Snapshot Surveys

28tj DEAR-Pajama Day-Snuggle Up and Read

29th 100th Day of School0-Dress like a 100 hundred year old and/or wear 100 items on your clothes

29th Grade 5 Physics Bus Electricity

30th Grade 1 Ed Yarborough Nature Center Field Trip

30th DEAR-Construct Your Own Class Story

30th Grade 5 Physics Bus Electricity

31st DEAR Construct and Wear Your Own Costume From Your Favorite Book

31st Grade 1 Ed Yarborough Nature Center Field Trip

February

1st-28th Black History Month

1st Cross Country Meet @ Lake Howell High School at 8:00 AM, hosted by Red Bug

2nd Crossing Guard Day

3rd-7th National School Counselor Week

5th Texas Roadhouse-PTA Spirit Night

6th Grade 4 St. Augustine Field Trip

7th Class/Club Picture Day

8th Cross Country Meet @ Hagerty High School, 8:00 AM

10th-14th Kindness Week

14th Valentine's Day

14th Vision and Growth Development Screenings

15th National School Resource Officer's Day

17th President's Day-No School

24th-28th Public Schools Week

27th SAC Meeting 5:00 PM

27th PTA Board Meeting 6:00 PM

28th-March 30th Ramadan

Sign up to volunteer & cheer on your Bugs at the Red Bug Bug-A-Palooza Fun Run on January 24th!

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0A4CA4A62AA4F4C25...

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE REGISTERED DIVIDENDS!

This weekend, we’re hosting something extra fun to continue raising donations. We have a special challenge: If your child receives any donation, their name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to pie me!! Let’s reach that $25,000 goal together!

Beginning January 28th, students in grades 4-12 will have the opportunity to take part in the Student Snapshot Survey. The results of this survey will showcase what makes each of our schools unique. Student input and comments are important and play a key role in spotlighting innovation and achievements.

In addition to the Snapshot Survey, students will once again have the opportunity to participate in the 5Essentials Survey. This survey allows students in grades 4-12 to chance to share their thoughts on important elements of their school and classroom experiences.

The Student Snapshot and 5Essentials Surveys will be conducted January 28th – February 28th.

Participation in the surveys provides valuable information on our school and helps guide school improvement. Students’ identities and survey responses are kept completely confidential and will never be connected to your student.

The Parent Snapshot Survey will take place in mid -April as part of our district Parent Engagement Survey.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ball! In her first year in the role of Bookkeeper at Red Bug, she had a perfect Audit! Way to go! We appreciate you!

Coach Kerri Segrest, Instructional Spark Award-Coach Segrest makes connections with every one of our Bugs! She knows the name of every student at Red Bug Elementary! When asked, she can tell you details about the students related to school and their outside extracurricular activities. Coach knows our families well! Additionally, she has a strong rapport with our faculty and staff! Kerri extends a listening ear, is quick with supportive advice or a funny story, and she always makes those around her smile! Coach Segrest has been making these connections for 25 years at Red Bug! She is the Ultimate Spark at Red Bug Elementary!

Mrs. Marlene Persaud-Sukhdeo, Non-Instructional Spark Award-These are the words spoken of Mrs. Persaud-Sukhdeo. Mrs. Marlene is a Dining Services employee. She greets and helps all our students each day in the Campus Restaurant. She comes to school early to support with breakfast and works through each of our lunches. She helps our littles with their numbers and can call each child that comes through her line by name. She supports our students in making good choices and compliments them on their growth and learning! This award is a shining example of Marlene's unwavering commitment to go above and beyond in everything she does to make meaningful connections with all our guests on a daily basis. Marlene's positivity and sense of community impacts the Dining Services team, students, faculty, and all of Red Bug! She is a shining Spark at Red Bug Elementary!

Grant Boice, Student Spark Award-Grant is a 4th grade student who is positive, a strong leader, and is kind. His teachers describe him as empathetic, hardworking, a great friend, helpful, a team-player, and is a willing work-partner to every student in his classes. Grant not only encourages our Bugs at school, but he is also a strong supporter and encourager at his extra-curricular activities! Grant models BUGS behavior and creates a positive SPARK everywhere he goes!

If you are new to Red Bug or have not yet completed an Event Authorization for your student(s).

Event Authorization Link:

https://forms.gle/WZCJJwoXHiizqD7Y7

Our District is committed to providing each student with the tools they need to succeed, including nutritious meals they can enjoy. We encourage SCPS families needing additional support to apply for benefits for the 2024-2025 school year

It only takes 10 minutes to complete the application. Even if you do not purchase lunch, 10 minutes to possibly qualify for a free or reduced lunch.

MEAL BENEFITS APPLICATIONS

Red Bug is proud to be a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) School! We expect all students to follow our BUGS Behavior so we can keep our school a happy and safe place for all students.

We appreciate family support as we link all behavior choices to our expectations across our campus!

HERE is the Seminole County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct. These are the expectations that all students follow to keep our school safe.

Principal

Dr. Teresa Thacker

Teresa_thacker@scps.k12.fl.us

407-746-8300

Assistant Principal

Ms. Lisa Phillips

Lisa_phillips@scps.k12.fl.us

407-746-8303

School Administration Manager (SAM)

Mr. Richard Burkett

Richard_burkett@scps.k12.fl.us

407-746-8350

Red Bug Elementary School
407.746.8350
4000 Red Bug Lake Road
Casselberry, FL 32707
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