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Due to Hurricane Milton, we will have some makeup days throughout the rest of the year. We will make the following changes.

Fridays between 11/1-12/6 will now be full school days. Students will be dismissed at 2:30PM.

February 17th is a regular school day for students (It was originally a student holiday.)

April 18th will remain a student/teacher holiday for Challenger 7 due to modified schedule. All other schools will be in session on this day

Stop by Beef O' Brady's between 5:00PM - 9:00PM on Tuesday, November 5th for our Challenger 7 Spirit Night. A portion of the proceeds will go to 6th grade students and events.

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.

Please note: if you are checking out the student after lunch, the student must first go to their classroom. The parent/guardian will go to the office to check out the child. Then, the child will be called for check out from the classroom. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to take their child out of school directly from lunch.

Parents/Guardians may only eat with their registered child. Other students not registered for parent/guardian lunch may not join a group.

Wednesday, November 6th https://forms.gle/oNoqYCx9Pqig96Lf6

Thursday, November 14th https://forms.gle/4HMW6hC8ffNTE94q6

Tuesday, November 19th https://forms.gle/nSP84jp4SSGLkvAv8

Friday, December 6th https://forms.gle/fqP9jzxmu6vgbFyeA

Thursday, December 12th https://forms.gle/NFSXCVMxqFR1QQmG7

Wednesday, December 18th https://forms.gle/vA63JvyW9PN8ZaRt7

The Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) is available to view at https://challenger.brevardschools.org/o/c7e/page/title-i-information

On October 23rd, the Brevard County School Board approved Challenger 7's Schoolwide Improvement Plan which also serves as our Title I plan. Please take a minute to review our school’s plan at https://challenger.brevardschools.org/o/c7e/documents/about-us/overview/school-improvement-plan/580466 Copies of this document will be made available upon request and if you would like the document translated please contact our office staff.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires that a Local Educational Agency prepare and disseminate an annual Local Educational Agency report card and provide information on state, local, and school performance and progress in an understandable and uniform format.

District and School grades provide an easily understandable way to measure the performance of a school. Parents and the public can use the grades and their components to understand how well each district and/or school is serving its students.

Use the links provided below to view either the 2023-2024 Brevard School District Report Card or Challenger 7's School Report Card. If you would like a printed copy or need translation assistance, please notify the front office.

Challenger 7's Report Card Link: https://edudata.fldoe.org/ReportCards/Schools.html?school=0191&district=05

District Report Card Link: https://edudata.fldoe.org/ReportCards/Schools.html?school=0000&district=05

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 October 31, 2024. See the flyer below for registration information.

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.

A healthy student is ultimately a better learner – and with such a strong connection between health and academic performance, it’s important to know which health care options are available for your children before they head back to school.

More than half of the children in our state living without health and dental insurance may be eligible for low-cost health and dental insurance – even if one or both parents are working. Florida KidCare includes free, subsidized and competitively priced options based on family income and household size. Families who do not qualify for free or subsidized coverage may purchase a competitively priced plan.

With NO application fee and year-round open enrollment, the time to apply is always NOW. Your family’s information is never shared outside of Florida KidCare.

Apply at floridakidcare.org or give them a call at 1-888-540-KIDS (5437).

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.

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

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.

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

November 8th - Interim 2 Ends

November 11th - No School for Students

November 12th - SAC Meeting @ 3:30PM in the Media Center

November 13th - Domino's Spirit Night

November 18th - Interims go home

November 20th- Feeder Chain Concert @ Atlantis Elementary @ 6:30PM

November 22nd - Croc Spirit Day Fundraiser. Wear Crocs for a $1 donation. Proceeds go to support 4th grade students and events

November 25 - November 29th: Thanksgiving Break

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