Weekly Updates - Pinellas County Schools

January 2015
January 2015
PRINCIPAL
Solomon J. Lowery, Ed. D
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Amanda Weinberg
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Andrew Ramirez-Last name (A – K)
Meredith Hagie-Last name (L – Z)
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle Updates
Week of Jan. 12th - Jan. 16th, 2015
Monday, 1/12/15
8:00 a.m. - Fundamental Essentials
8:00 a.m. - Chinese Tutoring (4-212)
Tuesday, 1/13/15
8:00 a.m. - Chinese tutoring (4-212)
8:00 a.m. – Math Tutoring (5-104)
8:00 a.m. - French Tutoring (5-105)
8:00 a.m. - Science Tutoring (5-108)
8:15 -- 8:50 a.m. – Jaguar Book Club/Battle of the Books (4-111)
3:40 – 4:40 p.m. – Chess Club (Media Center)
3:45 – 5:00 p.m. – Spanish Tutoring (5-205)
6:00 p.m. - SAC Meeting
Wednesday, 1/14/15
3901 22nd AVENUE SOUTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33711
Phone: (727) 552-1737
Fax (727) 552-1741
thurgoodmarshallfundamental.org
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8:00 a.m. – Spanish Tutoring (5-205)
8:00 a.m. - Chinese tutoring (4-212)
8:00 a.m. - NHD tutoring (4-109)
8:15 a.m. – Math Tutoring (5-204)
8:15 a.m. - FCA (Café)
3:40 – 4:40 p.m. – Math Tutoring (5-203)
3:45 – 5:00 p.m. – Spanish Tutoring (5-205)
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Weekly Updates (con’t)
Thursday, 1/15/14
8:00 a.m. - Chinese tutoring (4-212)
8:00 a.m. – Math Tutoring (Rm. 5-104)
8:00 a.m. - French Tutoring (Rm. 5-105)
8:00 a.m. - Science Bowl (5-108)
Friday, 1/16/14
8:00 a.m. - Chinese Tutoring (4-212)
8:00 a.m. - French/Spanish Reading Club (5-105)
8:15 a.m. - Math Tutoring (5-204)
8:30 a.m. - Student Council Meeting (4-215)
Additional Items
* Students are not to arrive on campus before 8:30 a.m. Students who are dropped
off or not picked up within thirty (30) minutes before/after school may be assigned a
detention unless prior arrangements (ELP, school sponsored clubs, serving detentions,
etc. are to be dropped off no more than 10 minutes before activity starts) are made with
school personnel.
* FCA will be meeting in the cafeteria this Wednesday morning from 8:20 – 8:40 a.m.
All are welcome for a devotional time and refreshments.
* All students who have Physical Education this semester will need to bring warm athletic clothing to gym until the temperatures begin to rise later in the school year.
* Plan ahead for Science field trip on April 10th, 2015 - If your student has Ms. Dellert,
Mr. St. John or Ms. Pendergrass, please see the attached Busch Gardens Physics Day
informational flyer for the field trip details. This field trip is not for all science classes,
only for the teachers indicated.
* Couch to 5k Training: Every Tuesday and Thursday the entire Jaguar Nation
Family (Parents, students, faculty and staff) are invited to join us in preparation for the
Ties and Tennis Shoes 5k this December. This activity will run from 3:45 to 4:15.”
* PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED - Parent volunteers are needed to meet
weekly for the Academic IAC Committee. If you are interested, please contact Ms.
Giordano at Giordanok@pcsb.org
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Additional Items
* Give Office Depot our school ID# 70201957 every time you shop. Our school will
earn credits equal to 5% of your qualifying school or office supply purchases to use for
FREE supplies. You can credit the school year round! At any store in the U.S.; At
www.officedepot.com; When calling 1-800-GO-DEPOT For details, visit
www.officedepot.com/5percent.
* We are excited to announce that TMFMS is planning to travel on an educational tour to Barcelona and Madrid, Spain in June 2015 or June 2016! The invitation
to travel with us is extended to students in grades 6-8 as well as other parents and siblings. Our trip is scheduled for the summer (a few days after school is out). The trip
will be conducted through EF (Education First) Tours. TMFMS has had wonderful success with EF and previous trips to France, Costa Rica, China, and England.
EF is offering a $200 early enrollment discount for travelers who enroll by December
15th! Check out the link for specific pricing and details at
www.eftours.com/1668765FY If at all interested, please send questions to Ms. Pawlowicz at pawlowiczs@pcsb.org.
* The Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities are sponsoring a
statewide essay contest titled “If I were elected Mayor . . .”A required subject taught in
all Florida public middle schools, civics education is vital to encouraging meaningful
public participation. This contest is offered to all seventh-grade students in-public
schools.
Entries must be postmarked by January 16, 2015. Essays will be judged by a committee comprised of members from of the Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors.
Three statewide winners will be selected.
Winners will receive a joint resolution from the Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities to be presented by their mayor at a council/commission meeting of
their municipality’s choosing. Prizes are as follows:
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The 1st place winner will receive a $100 gift card & a chance to be “mayor” for a
day.
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The 2nd place winner will receive a $50 gift card.
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The 3rd place winner will receive a $25 gift card.
* “What can I find on the PCS Family Engagement APP? The PCS Family Engagement Mobile APP will provide parents access to extended classroom opportunities,
family engagement tips and opportunities and parent “How To” videos. There will also
be information about parent workshop schedules, parent peer support, and information
that will support student learning and school improvement. Please see the attachment
“Usage of the PCS Family Engagement App” for further detailed information.
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Apply to Choice Programs
This is your opportunity to apply for Pinellas County Schools 70 choice programs.
The District Application Period is Jan.7-16. Attend one of our Application Assistance Nights for personal guidance on how to apply:
- Thursday, Jan 8, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Sandy Lane Elementary School, 1360
Sandy Lane, Clearwater
- Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Gibbs High School, 850 34th St S, St Petersburg.
- Thursday, Jan. 15, 4:30-7:30 p.m. —The district’s Student Assignment Office, 301
4th St. SW, Largo
Discover our educational choices for students including new elementary, middle
and high school programs for the upcoming 2015-16 school year in the District Application Programs Guide is available for viewing or download at
http://pcsb.schoolwires.net/Page/837 . The guide includes information about how
to apply, along with factors to consider such as ranking programs, student priority
placement and program entrance criteria. If you have a question about District
Application Programs or the process to apply, contact Student Assignment at
727.588.6210.
Family Engagement Calendar
Jan 12th - Help your child be better organized by encouraging them to get everything ready for the next day before going to bed.
Jan 13th - Keep homework supplies/materials available–so you don’t have to rush
out at the last minute.
Jan 14th – Discuss the best thing that happened at school today.
Jan 15th – Turn OFF the TV and have fun with your children.
Jan 16th - Talk to your children about good nutrition and the food choices they
make.
Jan 17th - Spend one-on-one time with your child doing something you both enjoy.
Jan 18th – Expect the best from your child - not perfection.
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6476 5th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
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YEARBOOK INFORMATION
#1) Yearbooks Now on Sale!
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Pre-order your 2014-2015 TMFMS Yearbook online by visiting www.yearbooks.biz
and clicking on “Buy a Yearbook”. Then enter our school order # 515. Yearbooks
are $40 and pre-ordering your book early is the only guarantee to secure your yearbook this year! Deadline for online orders is Friday, December 19th, 2014. *(Please
note that there is a $3.50 convenience charge added to your order if you purchase
the book online)
2014-2015 TMFMS Yearbooks will also be available for purchase at the $40 price (cash
or check only) during PTSA meetings for the months of October, November, and December.
Important Health Tips
As we enter the time of year when respiratory illness become more prevalent, please
remember these health tips and share them with your staff, parents, and students:
* Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
* Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with
people who are sick.
* Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or shirt sleeve – NOT with your hands.
* Clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs. Increase the frequency of cleaning if someone is sick.
* Stay home when you are sick, and encourage parents to keep their students
home if they show signs of illness. This is the best way to prevent the spread of
illnesses.
Following these tips can help to slow the spread of many illnesses – common cold, flu,
enterovirus, and other pathogens that can lead to disease.
Homework Help Line
Pinellas County Schools Homework Helpline, (727) 547-7223, offers free homework help for students in grades 1-12.The Homework Helpline is staffed by teachers certified in math, science, language arts and social studies. Help is available from 5 to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday, on all school days, except when there
is no school the following day.
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Kudos!
The 8th Annual Thurgood Marshall GeoBee, sponsored by the National Geographic
Society, was held last night. Shannon Menke won the competition. Mary Margaret
Blackett was the runner up. All of the students should be congratulated for their
excellent performance. They are listed below.
I am especially grateful to Ms. Giordano, Mr. Barber, Ms. Cemberci, and Ms. Ford
who gave up their evening to moderate, score, and judge the GeoBee.
Julia Barnitz; Lauren Becker; Mary Margaret Blackett; Logan Carr; Emma
Conover; Tessa Giordano; Sophia Hirst; Grace Hengstenberg; Callynn Johnson;
Preston Keokeutla; Nicholas Love; Shannon Menke; Charlie Miller; Savannah Newmeyer; Kevin Nguyen; Erasmo Passaro; Donovan Peters; Cannon Quinn; Sonny
Russano; Robert Shedden; Hannah Sholes; Erin Singh; Sierra Walker; MacKinnan
Walzer; Victor Xie
PTSA/SAC Meeting Dates
The 2014-15 PTSA and SAC Meetings Dates are as follows: February 5, March 5
and May 7; SAC Meetings: January 13, February 10, March 10 and May 12.
PTSA Meetings are at 5:30-6:30 p.m. (A-K) and 7:00-8:00 p.m. (L-Z)
SAC Meetings are at 6 p.m. in the media center.
Birthday Parties ~ Special Events Maria Baker
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Mentors Wanted at TMFMS
* Get Engaged… Become a Mentor to a student in Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School. It doesn't take much time to make a BIG difference in a child's
life. Our school is looking for dedicated and caring individuals to be engaged as a
mentor for the 2014 – 2015 school year! Attendance at a Mentor Strategies Workshop is required for all new Pinellas County School Mentors. During the workshop,
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