STAR SCOOP

Congratulations to our amazing Employee of the Year, Pam Ambriole and Teacher of the Year, Brian Gooden! They both go above and beyond to support our students each and every day. We are so lucky to have them as part of our Challenger 7 family and wish them luck as they continue in the district recognition process.

On designated days, parents/guardians can join their child in the courtyard for their assigned 30 minute lunch. 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.

Wednesday, October 4th https://forms.gle/xCeEgatt7dLchNwA7

Monday, October 9th https://forms.gle/1uMy9jqMLsHaJhEK9

Tuesday, October 17th https://forms.gle/h28EZKZx4Y64etRBA

Thursday, October 26th https://forms.gle/uXcc4HYodxqzLSAJ9

Friday, November 3rd https://forms.gle/1FzFagyXfBHMxm888

Wednesday, November 8th https://forms.gle/4LELuZ6RL8PH5MKC6

Please join us for our Science Family Night on Thursday, October 12th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Sizzlin' Smoke and 321 Sprinkles will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our 4th grade students. Stop by the Prodigy Potential LLC table in the courtyard for information on available tutoring services. We will also be collecting pre-sale orders for the new C7 t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. Students will attend the book fair during their library time Oct. 13 – Oct. 20, 8:15 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:15 am to 1:00 pm on Friday. All purchases benefit the school. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you do not want your child participating in the book fair, please complete the form below and return to your child's teacher.

Red Ribbon Week is October 23rd - October 27th. This year's theme is Be Kind to Your Mind. Please see the flyer below for each day's dress up theme!

We are excited to share the "BPS At-Home Resources" website with you. This website will be periodically updated with resources. To access the resources, go to https://sites.google.com/share.brevardschools.org/bps-math-at-home-support/home Please click on the grade level(s) that your child (children) is(are) in. You will find the following:

Math Curriculum: Reveal Resources/EdGEms

Please preview the "How to access Reveal/EdGems from Home" section to be able to preview all the curriculum resources. Additionally, you will also find a family letter and some videos/PowerPoints linked directly on this page.

Math i-Ready Resources:

Please preview the "How to access the i-Ready Learning Games from Home" and the "Learning Games Alignment" documents.

Please click on the following link for information regarding changes in the interims and report cards for this school year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jLQYYLAgMo

Buy your Challenger 7 T-shirt or Sweatshirt today! Send in the order form below with the exact amount of cash or check. These are pre-order sales. T-shirts and sweatshirts will be delivered once they arrive. Pre-sale orders will also be collected at Science Family Night on October 12th.

To order your yearbook please go to the website (link is below) and then enter in the School Code 715900.

When our school order page opens add in the information requested. Be sure you include your child’s name and their teacher’s name so that we can give them their yearbook on distribution day. We will not give out yearbooks till the very end of school.

Buy the book link: https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool

School Code: 715900

Get in on our early purchase special, it is the best price of the year!

SpeakOut 800.423.TIPS

SpeakOut Hotline is designed to help you anonymously report any threatening behavior or situation that endangers you, your friends, family, community, or your school campus. Reporting isn't "snitching,” reporting is when you need to keep yourself or someone you know safe from threats, harmful behaviors, or dangerous situations.

By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, SpeakOut allows the caller to give information without the fear of retribution.

FortifyFL (App)

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and schools’ officials.

This year, Challenger 7 lost it's Title I status. This means that we did not receive additional funds as we have in the past. Last year, we received an additional $200,408 to spend on school supplies, family nights, curriculum, field trips, technology, and staff. This year we will not have these additional funds to spend.

Even though all students will receive free lunch this year, we need all families to complete the free/reduced lunch application. Even if you do not think you will qualify, please complete the application to help us earn our status and funding back for next school year.

Information can be found at https://www.brevardschools.org/Page/3470

The application can be found at https://www.brevardschools.org/Page/3473

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.

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 Wishlist with the link below to donate items or drop off other items in our front office for Christina Johnson.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/59G1ACE0PGZK?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR31KLlrNacloVmH5HPT5XPSWGXE87QhoVI2zlC4EeSNpQXUv6nktWvYvbc

For more information about our PBIS framework and STAR expectations visit https://www.brevardschools.org/Page/19350

We are continually looking for volunteers to help with school events, field trips, and other school needs. To become an approved volunteer complete the on-line Volunteer Application (https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjE6ZW4tVVM=) and then go directly to the BPS district office to be fingerprinted with District & School Security. The $35 Application fee has been waived until further notice. Please contact Christina Johnson with any questions.

Thank you to the American Legion for providing school supplies for our students.

We are looking for businesses to partner with us for the 2023 - 2024 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.

October 10th - SAC Meeting 3:30PM in the Media Center

October 11th - Domino's Spirit Night

October 12th - Science Family Night 5:00PM - 7:00PM

October 13th - October 20th - Book Fair

October 16th - No school for students

October 19th - Music Dress Up Day: Students are asked to wear items with musical notes, instruments, or popular musical artists. (to participate students should bring $1.00) All proceeds benefit the strings, orchestra, chorus, and music programs.

October 20th - Picture Retakes

October 23rd - October 27th - Red Ribbon Week

October 26th - Conferences 5:00PM - 7:00PM

October 30th - Awards (invitation only) K and 1st Grade @ 8:30AM; 4th Grade @ 1:30PM

October 31st - Awards (invitation only) 2nd and 3rd Grade @ 8:30AM; 5th and 6th Grade @ 1:30PM

November 10th - No School

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