Eagle Express
September 2024 Edition
A Message From your Assistant Principal
Welcome to September! We are off to a great start! We started off with a great kickoff to the 2024-2025 school year! Students have been placed in their "house" that will follow them until they leave Citrus Park Elementary as rising 6th graders. We are continuing to build a great culture within our school that encourages and celebrates students in multiple areas from academics to being great leaders and citizens. Together with your continued support we are shaping the lives of our future. Thank you again for all you do to help us with this process.
Everday Matters
Every day matters when it comes to attendance! There is a strong link between regular attendance and academic success. 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. Teachers are happy to provide students with suggestions for making up missed assignments but cannot replicate all of the learning that takes place in the classroom.
Did you know?
Every child at Citrus Park is able to get FREE Breakfast and FREE lunch daily! No need to fill out an application or submit anything online. Just have them walk through the cafeteria line and enjoy a great meal!
Safety First!
Parents of 5th Grade Safety Patrols
Please help us to move the line quickly and efficiently. If you are a parent of a safety patrol, please do not sit in the line and block traffic to wait for the gate to open. It is holding up traffic and causing congestion on the main road. Please pull up and drop off your child. Officer Mike is monitoring the gate, so they are supervised at all times. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Does your child have an allergy?
Grandparent's Breakfast
We can't wait to see you there! Scan the QR code below to RSVP.
Important Dates:
Mark your Calendars!
- Labor Day! No School
Tuesday, Sept. 3
- 3rd Grade FAST Math Testing
- 4th Grade FAST Math Testing
Thursday, Sept. 5
- 5th Grade Fast Math Testing
- Stretch and Grow camp with Mrs. White
- Scouting Signup Night 6:30-7:30
Friday, Sept. 6
- Fast Makeups
Monday, Sept. 9
- Early Release Day
- Monday Madness at Jeremiah's Ice- Mention Citrus Park Elementary- 12-close
Tuesday, Sept 10
- Kindergarten STAR Testing
- Grandparents Breakfast for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Wednesday, Sept 11
- First Grade STAR Testing
- Grandparents Breakfast for Second and Third Grade
- PTA Meeting in room 505
- United Ballers afterschool program begins.
Thursday, Sept 12
- Second Grade STAR Testing
- Grandparents Breakfast for Fourth and Fifth Graders
- Stretch and Grown Camp with Mrs. White
Friday, Sept 13
- Fall Pictures (Uniforms Optional)
Monday, Sept 16
- Start with Hello Week (More info to come)
- Monday Madness at Jeremiah's Ice- Mention Citrus Park Elementary 12- close
- Early Release
Tuesday, Sept 17
- Kindergarten STAR Math
- 5th Grade Science
Wednesday, Sept 18
- First Grade STAR Math
- 5th Grade Science
- Chick Fil- A Family Night
Thursday, Sept 19
- Second Grade STAR Math
- Stretch and Grow camp with Mrs. White
Monday, Sept 23
- Monday Madness at Jeremiah's Ice- Mention Citrus Park Elementary 12- close
- Early Release
Thursday, Sept 26
- Bingo Night 6pm-8pm
Friday, Sept 27
- Student of the Month at 8am
Monday, Sept 30
- Early Release
- Monday Madness at Jeremiah's Ice- Mention Citrus Park Elementary 12- close