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Issue #2 SCPS Newsletter April 29, 2016 FromSCPSSuperintendent-Dr.WaltGriffin Greetings SCPS Families,

Theinternetisanessentialtoolintoday'smoderneconomyforaccesstoeducation,jobs,information,services,andotheropportunities.Yetincomeremainsabarriertobroadbandaccessinthehomeandcreatesunequalopportunitiesforstudentstoengageindigitallearningbeyondtheschoolday.AccordingtoareportfromthePewResearchCenter,5millionhouseholdswithschool-agechildrendonothavehigh-speedinternetserviceathome.Low-incomehouseholdsmakeupadisproportionateshareofthesehouseholds.It'snotonlyanacademicimperativetocreatemoreequitableaccessforthesechildren,it'samoralimperativeaswell.Fortunately,theFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)isworkingtomodernizethefederalLifelineprogramtoincludeaccesstobroadbandforlow-incomefamilies.Currently,Lifelineprovidesadiscountonmonthlytelephoneservicetoeligiblelow-incomehouseholds,butitdoesnotprovidesupportforbroadbandaccess.Theexperiencesandresourcesthatstudentshaveaccesstooutsideofschoolmatter.Broadbandaccessathomeprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestocompleteschoolassignmentsathome,engageincourseofferingsthatmightnotbeprovidedatschool,andexplorecollegeandcareeroptions.Studentswholackthisaccessareatadisadvantage.

InSeminoleCountyPublicSchoolsweprioritizeandbelieveinthevalueofdigitallearning.WeareleadersintheFutureReadySchoolsinitiative,anefforttomaximizedigitallearningopportunitiesandhelpschooldistrictsmovequicklytowardpreparingstudentsforsuccessincollege,acareer,andcitizenship.Aswecontinuethelearningtransformationofstudentsasreceiversofafinitesetof

WaltGriffin,Ed.DSuperintendent

knowledgetostudentsbecomingpassionatecollectorsandcreatorsofknowledgeusingvastweb-basedsources,lackofinternetaccessisinexcusable.Equitableinternetaccessiscriticaltohelpingstudentsdiscovertheirpassions,andtoco-facilitatinglearningwithothers,includingteachers,contentexperts,andpeers.Accesstotheinternet24/7/365enablesstudentstocarvepersonalpathwaysinpursingtheirpassionaslearners,whilediscovering,collaborating,andsolvingmeaningfulauthenticissues.SeminoleCountyPublicSchoolsprovidespersonalblendedanddigitalePathways(educationalpathways)opportunitiesforallstudentstopreparethemfortheirfuture.Districtadministrationisworkingaggressivelywithcountyandstateleaderstoprovideinternetconnectivityforstudents,whichoffersthemtheopportunityforcontinuinglearningoutsideofschool,furtheringthedistrict'sgoalsforclosingtheachievementgap.Yettheseeffortswillonlybefullyrealizedwhenstudentshaveequitableaccesstotheabundanceofinformationandeducationtoolsoutsideoftheclassroom,andthisbeginswithbroadbandaccessinthehome.Simplyput,learningshouldnotendwhenthedismissalbellringsbecauseastudentcannotaccesstheinternet.InSeminoleCounty,Ihavewitnessedstudentshuddledonthesidewalkoutsideofoneofourschoolsafterhoursinordertoaccessourwirelessservice;thisexemplifiesthe"homeworkgap"thesestudentsdealwitheveryday.Ihaveseenamazingexamplesofteacherscreatingdigitalexperiencesfortheirstudents,orimplementinganengagingnewdigitaltool,onlytoseeapaper-basedversionsuppliedtostudentswhocannotparticipateinthemoremodernactivitybecausetheydonothaveinternetaccessathome.Wecanspendthenextdecademeasuringtheachievementgaporwecanspendthenextdecadeequalizingeverychild'saccesstoknowledge,expertopinions,andthetoolstheyneedtosolvetheauthenticproblemstheyarepassionateaboutresolvingtocreateabetterworldforall.Expandingbroadbandaccesstolow-incomefamilieswillimprovelearningacrossthenationforthestudentsmostinneed.ModernizingtheLifelineprogramalonewillnotfixthedigitaldivideforstudents,butitwillbeagreatstarttoclosingthegap.DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

SupportingTheNeedsOfOurYoungestLearnersInSeminoleCountyProvidingagreatstartforallstudentsinSeminoleCountyisanimportantpartofpreparingstudentsforcollegeandcareerreadiness.Sometimesearlylearnersdisplaydevelopmentaldeficitsthatimpactlearninginthehomeandotherearlychildhoodsettings.Fortheseyoungchildren,SeminoleCountyPublicSchoolsprovidesevaluationservicesandearlyinterventiontotargetthesedeficitsbeginningatage3.Earlyinterventionservicestargettheimprovementofdelayedskillstopreparestudentsforsuccessinkindergartenandbeyond.ThePreKEvaluationCliniccompletesassessmentsforstudentswithdevelopmentalconcernsintheareasofpre-academics,communication,social/emotional,adaptiveorself-help,grossmotor,andfinemotorskills.BasedonthestateofFloridaeligibilitycriteriaforspecialeducationservices,astudentmightshowaneedforservicestoaddresssignificantdelaysinoneormoreoftheseareas.Thefollowingbehaviorsandcharacteristicsmayindicateapotentialproblemindevelopmentforchildrenwhoareundertheageof5:

• hasdifficultyinteractingwithpeersandadults• avoidsplayingwithotherchildrenorparticipatinginageappropriateactivities• hasdifficultyunderstandingorusinglanguage(examples:followingdirections,• answeringquestions,speakinginsentences)• spontaneousspeechisverydifficulttounderstand• demonstratesatypicalbehaviors(examples:lininguptoys,repeatingmovements,• repeatingwordsorphrases)• demonstratesrestlessnessorlimitedattention

Thereisawiderangeoftypicaldevelopmentinthepreschoolyearsanditisalsoimportanttodiscussconcernswithchildcareprovidersandmedicalprofessionalsasappropriate.FreeBreakfastAndLunchForKids18AndYoungerThisSummer!SeminoleCountyDiningServicesissponsoringtheUSDASummerFoodServiceProgram'sSummerBreakSpotforourdistrict.SummerBreakSpotsprovidefreebreakfast,lunchesandsnacksforanyonethatis18yearsofageoryoungerallsummerlongatparticipatinglocations!StartingMay20th,checkthislinkhttp://www.summerfoodflorida.org/Find-a-Siteforthelatestlocationsnearyou.Menus,servingdatesandtimeswillbeupdatedthroughoutthesummer,sobookmarkthiswebsiteforthelatestinformation.

HEALTHYSCHOOLS

DearParentorGuardian,Asyouknow,theTdap(Tetanus,Diphtheria,andPertussis)VaccineisarequiredimmunizationintheStateofFloridaforyourchildtoenterthe7thandwewouldliketoinviteyourchildtoparticipateinourTdapinSchoolVaccinationProgram.Weencourageallfamiliestoseetheirprimarycarephysicianforthisimmunizationassoonaspossibleandprovidetheofficial680formofdocumentationtoyourschool.However,ifyouhavenotorarenotplanningtoseeyourprimarycarephysicianforthisvaccination,westronglyencourageyoutotakeadvantageofthisopportunitytoreceivetheTdapVaccinationatyourschool.ATdapconsentformisattachedtothisletter,andonthereversesideoftheconsentformistheCenterforDiseaseControl(CDC)VaccineInformationStatementwithinformationabouttheTdapVaccine.TheTdapvaccinationclinicswilloccuratyourchild’sschoolononeofthefollowingdates,May9–12th.Pleasecheckthedistrictoryourschoolwebsiteforspecificclinicdatesandtimes.TdapvaccinationisfederalREQUIREMENTforyourchildtoenterintothe7thgrade!TheinoculationismadepossibleateachSCPSmiddleschoolthroughthecollaborationandsupportoftheSeminoleCountySchoolDistrict,SeminoleCountyDepartmentofHealth,andmostimportantlyyourschoolnurses;whoworkeverydaytotakecareofyourchild’shealthneeds.Pleasejoinusinkeepingthecommunityhealthyandsafe,aswellasensuringthatyourchildisabletoenterthe7thgradewithoutdelayonthefirstdayofschoolthisfall.PleaserememberthisisaREQUIREDvaccinefor7thgradeattendance.Ifyouwouldlikeyourchildtoparticipateinthisconvenientandcostfreeprogramatschool,pleasebesuretocompleteandsigntheattachedconsentformandreturnittoyourchild’sschoolbyMay3,2016. Thankyou,TonyBoselli&theHealthySchoolsTeam

Let'sReadSeminole-Bookmobile

ReadingcontinuestobethecenterofeverythingwedoinSeminoleCountyPublicSchools.TheLet’sRead,Seminolesummerreadingcampaignkeepsourstudentsreadingoverthesummer.Thisyearweareencouragingstudentstoreadeverything,anywhere,anytime.Whetheritisamagazine,newspaper,books,oreBooks–wewantstudentsreadingthroughoutthesummer!

ThebookfuncancometoyouviaourBigRedBookmobilestockedwithbooksandactivitiesforstudentsofallages,aswellasyourlocallibraryandinthepagesofsomewonderfulbooks!SomestudentsmayhaveebookdeviceslikeaNook,aniPad,tablet,laptop,orevenacomputer,andmaywanttousethelibrariesdigitaleBooksthissummer.SeminoleCountyPublicSchoolstudentsalsohaveaccesstodigitaleBooks!VisittheSCPSlibraryOverdrivesiteathttp://seminole.lib.overdrive.comorthePubliclibrarysiteathttp://semcofl.lib.overdrive.comtocheckbooksoutforfree.UseyourstudentIDorpubliclibrarycardto“Borrow”booksandaddtoyour“lockerorbookshelf”.Readonlineordownload!Titleswillautomaticallyexpireattheendofthelendingperiod.InstructionsonfindingandusingtheebooksarealsoonthebackoftheLet’sRead,Seminolebookmarkprovidedbyyourschool,alongwiththeBigRedBookmobileschedule.Students,asyoulookforwardtoanothersummeroffunfilledactivities,don’tforgettoputreadingatthetopofthatlist!

Videos

KindergartnerslearningEnglish&Spanish?!LearnaboutDualLanguageImmersionGoldsboroElementarySTEMMagnetSchoolis"OutofthisWORLD"2017SCPSTeacheroftheYear,ChrisPombonyo,featuredonNews6SCPSTeachersoftheYearvideosTheJawDroppingthingSCPSkindergartnerscando!

SeminoleCountyPublicSchoolhasbecomeanA+ratedschooldistrictbecauseofsomanypassionateanddrivenpeople.Fromteacherstoadministrators,Dividendstodiningservices,janitorstocoaches--Ittrulydoes"takeavillage"toprovideyourchildwiththebesteducationpossible.Wehopeyouenjoythisnewseriesandmeetingsomeoftheamazing"PeopleofSCPS."

"Thegoalformystudentsistocomehereandfeelasthoughthisplaceisanopportunityandnotapunishment.Togetconnectedtothefacultyandstaffsothattheybuildbetterhabitsforreturningtotheirregularschoolandinbuildingbetterhabits---theybuildtheirgrades,theircredits,andineffecttheiresteembeforereturningtotheirschool."KennethBevan,PrincipalJourneysAcademy

Liz:"Whatneverceasestoamazemeisthatwe’venowbeenthroughanentiregenerationofkidsatWalker.You’llcomeandinevitablythekidyoustartedwithinkindergarten,you’llwalkintotheirclassinfourthorfifthgrade–“here’sthesuperscientistlady.”Andeverytimeyou’rewalkingdownthehalltherewillbeakidinlinethatsays“there’sthesuperscientistlady,”andsoyou’realwaysthesuperscientistlady."Ashley:"Orinthecheck-outlineatPublix.They’relike“Mom,that’sthesuperscientistlady.”Liz:"It’ssofunny,IfeellikeI’mJewelsometimes,likeindisguise.Like,I’mthesuperscientistlady,butthat’showthekidsgettoknowyouandthat’showmuchtheylovetheprogram.Thatmakesyouwanttocomebackeveryyear."AshleyEinheitandLizKaplanSuperScientist-DividendVolunteersWalkerElementary

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ThemissionoftheSeminoleCountyPublicSchoolsistoensurethatallstudentsacquiretheknowledge,skills,andattitudestobeproductivecitizens.

SeminoleCountyPublicSchoolsEducationalEquity-NoticeofNondiscrimination

TheEducationalEquityAdministratorforSeminoleCountyPublicSchoolshastheresponsibilityofassuringcompliancewiththeeducationalequityrequirementsbyprovidingtechnicalexpertise,monitoringactivitiesorprogramsrelatedtocompliance,andrespondingtoequitycomplaints.OneoftheresponsibilitiesistoadministertheEducationalEquityComplaint/GrievanceProceduresasadoptedbytheSchoolBoard.ItisthepolicyoftheSchoolBoardofSeminoleCounty,Florida,thatnoemployee,student,orapplicantshall-onthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,disability,maritalstatus,age,religion,oranyotherbasisprohibitedbylaw-beexcludedfromparticipatingin,bedeniedthebenefitsof,orbesubjectedtodiscriminationandharassmentunderanyeducationalprograms,activities,orinanyemploymentconditions,policies,orpracticesconductedbytheDistrict.Additionally,theSchoolboardofSeminoleCountyprovidesequalaccesstopublicschoolfacilitiesfortheBoyScoutsofAmericaandotherdesignatedyouthgroupsasrequiredby34C.F.R.108.6.Everyemployee,student,orapplicantforemploymentatSeminoleCountyPublicSchoolshasasolemnrighttobetreatedfairly,equally,equitably,andwithdignity.Ifforanyreasonyou-theemployee,student,orapplicantforemployment-findthatyouhavebeenvictimizedbyactsofdiscriminationandorharassment,whetherintentionalorunintentional,youarestronglyencouragedtofileanEducationalEquityComplaintorGrievancewiththeEducationalEquityAdministrator,oranycountyorschool-leveladministrator.AllsuchcomplaintsmustbeimmediatelyforwardedtotheEducationalEquityAdministratorfordissemination,action,andresolution.Forwardto:SCPSEducationalEquityAdministrator,SeminoleCountyPublicSchools,EducationalSupportCenter,400E.LakeMaryBlvd.,Sanford,FL32773-7127.(407)320-0198.

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SCPS Tdap SCHEDULE

Monday, May 9, 2016

JACKSON HEIGHTS - 9:45AM – 12:30PM

LAWTON CHILES - 1:00PM – 3:45PM

SANFORD- 9:30AM – 12:20PM

MILLENNIUM- 12:45PM – 3:35PM

GALILEO - 9:00AM – 10:30AM

JOURNEYS- 11:00AM – 12:15PM

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

ROCK LAKE- 9:45AM – 12:15PM

MILWEE- 12:45PM – 3:30PM

SOUTH SEMINOLE- 9:45AM – 12:10PM

TEAGUE- 12:45PM – 3:30PM

Thursday, May 12, 2016

ENDEAVOR- 7:45AM – 9:15AM

MARKHAM WOODS- 9:45AM – 12:30PM

GREENWOOD LAKES- 1:00PM – 3:30PM

INDIAN TRAILS- 9:45AM – 12:30PM

TUSKAWILLA- 1:00PM – 3:45PM

Services provided by Healthy Schools,llc

2016-2017 REQUIRED Tdap Vaccine Consent Form

PLEASE COMPLETE All THE INFORMATION BELOW (Unreadable and incomplete forms will not be accepted)

BEFORE ENTERING 7TH GRADE ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) VACCINATION

Full, Legal Name of Student (First Name Middle Initial. Last Name) PLEASE PRINT Name of School

Parent/Guardian Name (First Name Middle Initial. Last Name) Relationship to Student Grade

Address Email Address Birth Date (month / date / year) Age Sex

City Zip Code Home Phone # Cell Phone #

Demographic Information: (Circle one) White American Indian/ Native Alaskan Black Asian Hispanic Other

Insurance Medicaid (Prestige, UHC Community, StayWell, & Sunshine) Please fill out the following questions pertaining to your child’s Health Insurance:

Insurance Company: Member ID:

Policy Holder’s Name: Policy Holder’s Date of Birth:

The current health care laws require us to bill your insurance company for the vaccine. You will not be billed, and there will be no co-pay or deductible due. The service is offered at no cost to you! As always, the information you provide remains confidential.

MY CHILD DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INS

Questions: Check YES or NO for the questions below. Incomplete forms WILL NOT be accepted. A signature is REQUIRED, so please be sure to sign the bottom of the consent form.

Yes No

1.) Do any of the following apply to your child? (If you answer YES, your child cannot receive Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria,

Pertussis) unless approved by your child’s doctor)

1.)

Allergy to Latex or Latex products

Life threatening reaction(s) to a vaccine in the past

Does this child have an unstable neurological disorder such as

Epilepsy or seizures?

Has had Guillain-Barre syndrome (very rare)

IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S PEDIATRICIAN

OR CALL HEALTHY SCHOOLS AT 1-800-566-0596 TO SPEAK TO A NURSE.

I have received, read, and understand the CDC Vaccine Information Statement for the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis- Tdap Vaccine). I have read these documents and understand the risk and benefits of the Tdap vaccine. I give permission to Healthy Schools and their administrators to give my child the vaccine in my absence, to communicate with other healthcare providers, as needed, and for data entry, billing and storage according to Florida Department of Health policies, to assure optimal healthcare for my child.

YES, I want my child to receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccination

___________________________________ _______________________________________ ________________ Printed Name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY FOR ADMINISTRATION

VIS CDC IV Tdap

LOT Number: EXP Date: RN #_______________________ Date:____________________

VIS CDC IV Tdap LOT Number: EXP Date: RN # ________________________ Date: ____________________

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Dear Parent or Guardian,

As you know, the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) Vaccine is a required

immunization in the State of Florida for your child to enter the 7th and we would like

to invite your child to participate in our Tdap in School Vaccination Program. We

encourage all families to see their primary care physician for this immunization as

soon as possible and provide the official 680 form of documentation to your school.

However, if you have not or are not planning to see your primary care physician for

this vaccination, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to

receive the Tdap Vaccination at your school.

A Tdap consent form is attached to this letter, and on the reverse side of the consent

form is the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Vaccine Information Statement with

information about the Tdap Vaccine. The Tdap vaccination clinics will occur at your

child’s school on one of the following dates, May 9 – 12th. Please check the district or

your school website for specific clinic dates and times.

Tdap vaccination is federal REQUIREMENT for your child to enter into the 7th

grade!

The inoculation is made possible at each SCPS middle school through the collaboration

and support of the Seminole County School District, Seminole County Department of

Health, and most importantly your school nurses; who work every day to take care of

your child’s health needs. Please join us in keeping the community healthy and safe, as

well as ensuring that your child is able to enter the 7th grade without delay on the first

day of school this fall.

Please remember this is a REQUIRED vaccine for 7th grade attendance. If you would

like your child to participate in this convenient and cost free program at school, please

be sure to complete and sign the attached consent form and return it to your child’s

school by May 3, 2016.

Thank you,

Tony Boselli & the Healthy Schools Team

To register for the conference or for more information, go to:

www.scpsfamily.weebly.com

This conference will feature high interest workshop sessions for parents, providing them with strategies and resources to support their child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Community based organizations and agencies will also provide resources and information to assist families in meeting their unique needs.

SPRING 2016 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCEMay 14, 20168:30am - 3:00pm

South Seminole Middle School101 S Winter Park DriveCasselberry, FL 32707

Ty Allan Jackson Children’s Book Author

CHILDCAREChildcare will be provided for students ages 4 to 12 and all conference participants will enjoy a complimentary lunch!

STAY UPDATED ON FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NEWSText FAMILYONE to 40518. Text STOP to cancel. Messaging and Data rates may apply. Privacy policy and full terms at dexmbl.com/sms.

WORKSHOP SESSIONSLet’s Talk MoneyProject Harmony: Enhancing Relationships, Empowering Careers Help Me Grow Community TrainingMaximizing Your Child’s Reading Potential K-5Parenting vs. DisciplineFair Housing: It’s Your Right!

AND MANY MORE!

407-320-3968 ittakesavillage2016.eventbrite.com @SCPSFamily

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ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMPKIDZONE AND BEYOND (FORMERLY EXTENDED DAY)

7:00AM - 6:00PMFOREST CITY ELEMENTARYLAKE MARY ELEMENTARY

STERLING PARK ELEMENTARYSTENSTROM ELEMENTARY

PROGRAM WEEKLY FEESProgram fees include lunch and all field trips.

FIRST CHILD$127

SECOND CHILD$124

THIRD CHILD$121

The weekly fee is required whether the child attends 1 day or the full week.

OPEN TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS

SPACE IS LIMITED! CALL TODAY! 407-320-9303

FUN-O-LYPMICSGOING FOR THE GOLD

CAMP REMINDERSChildren should come dressed appropriately for the weather and to participate in indoor/outdoor activities. Please send a morning snack and an afternoon snack including a drink with your child on a daily basis.

REGISTRATION AND FEE PROCEDURESRegistration is open to both SCPS and non-SCPS students.

An online registration form must be completed for each participant before attending camp. The registration fee ($25.00) and first week’s payment must accompany the registration. The acceptance of your payment serves as confirmation of Adventure Camp registration. Please use the following link to begin the registration process: scps.revtrak.net

Please DO NOT send toys with your child. We will not be responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen items.

ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMPKIDZONE AND BEYOND (FORMERLY EXTENDED DAY)

WEEK 1Fun-O-Lympics Opening Ceremony

WEEK 2Light The Torch

WEEK 3Let The Games Begin

WEEK 4Wacky Olympics

WEEK 5Spirit Week

WEEK 6Let’s Get Physical

WEEK 7Independence Week

WEEK 8Hear Me Roar

WEEK 9Closing Ceremony

ITINERARY

Seminole County Public Schools is pleased to announce that we will be participating in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Summer Program

Voluntary Pre-K will provide 300 hours of instruction this summer for any child who was 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2016, and has not already participated in a school year VPK Program. Participants must reside in Seminole County. There is no charge for this program.

Classes begin June 6 and run through July 27 Classes run Monday – Thursday No VPK classes July 4

Hours of instruction will be 7:15 AM- 5:15 PM

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent

VPK will be offered at the following sites pending enrollment

SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • SUMMER 2016

In order for your child to attend this program, you will need to get a Certificate of Eligibility issued by Florida’s Office of Early Learning. You can apply for it online at https://familyservices2.floridaearlylearning.com. To register your child for VPK at a Seminole County School, bring your Certificate of Eligibility, along with the documents listed below, to the Pre-K Office located at 239 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746, (407-320-0463). Individual schools will not be registering for VPK. Summer hours are 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday-Thursday.

Please bring the following documents:

• Child’s Birth Certificate • Driver’s License • Immunization Record • Child’s Social Security card • Deed or Current Lease • Proof of Physical (if available) • 1 utility bill

For more information about Seminole County Public Schools VPK Program call the

Pre-K office at (407) 320-0463 or visit us on the web at www.scps.k12.fl.us/vpk.

Lake Mary Elementary– 132 S. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary Forest City – 1010 Sand Lake Rd., Altamonte Springs 32714 SCPS Early Learning Center – 1101 Bay Ave, Sanford 32771

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Registration starts March 1 Voluntary Pre-K for the 2016-17 school year is available for any child who is 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2016.

Participants must reside in Seminole County. The State of Florida provides for 540 hours of instruction, three hours per day, which

is free to the parent.

Parents may choose a 3 hour Half Day VPK Program, either AM or PM, a Hybrid Program where there is space available for full

or half day students OR a full day program if their child needs full day care. For the full day sites, once the free 3 hour VPK block

is over, a $310 per month tuition is charged for the remainder of the school day. Financial assistance may be available for

those who qualify. Transportation is not provided.

Seminole County Public Schools VPK programs are offered at various school locations throughout the district. You do not have

to attend your zoned school unless indicated below.

SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • FALL 2016

Full Day /Hybrid Sites* 3 hrs. paid by state

Additional hours paid by parents Altamonte Goldsboro Rainbow* Wekiva*

Carillon Heathrow Red Bug Wicklow

Casselberry* Highlands* Sabal Point* Wilson

Crystal Lake Keeth Spring Lake* Woodlands

Eastbrook* Lake Mary Stenstrom *

Forest City Layer* Sterling Park

Geneva* Partin Walker

HOME ZONE SITES Must live in school attendance zone and meet qualifying factors.

English Estates Midway SCPS Early Learning Center

Idyllwilde Pine Crest

Half Day Sites No fee for parents

AM. or PM. sessions available

Bear Lake 8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:00

Bentley 8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Casselberry

8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Evans

8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Lake Mary

8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Lake Orienta

8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Lawton 8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Seminole High

8:00-11:00 or 11:40-2:40

Winter Springs 8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:15

Both full and half day VPK sites have early

release on Wednesdays, with the exception of

Seminole High School and Bear Lake.

In order for your child to attend this program, you will need to get a Certificate of Eligibility. You can apply for it online

at familyservices2.floridaearlylearning.com.

To register your child for VPK at a Seminole County School, bring your Certificate of Eligibility, along with the documents

listed below, to the Pre-K Office located at 239 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407-320-0463). Individual schools will

not be registering for VPK. The Pre-K Office is open between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday.

Please bring the following documents:

• Child’s Birth Certificate • Driver’s License • Immunization Record

• Child’s Social Security card • Deed or Current Lease • Proof of Physical

(if available) • 1 utility bill

Children will be placed on a waiting list until all documents are received. Once registration packet Is

complete, the child will be placed on the class list if space is available. An exception will be made for the

Immunization Record and Proof of Physical which must be received by August 1.

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1st Quarter: Aug. 10th- Oct. 12th 45 Days Semester 1 88 Days 8/10-12/212nd Quarter: Oct. 17th - Dec. 21st 43 Days3rd Quarter: Jan. 9th - March 16th 47 Days Semester 2 92 Days 1/9-5/264th Quarter: March 27th - May 26th 45 Days

Pre-Planning

MARCH 2017

APRIL 2017 MAY 2017 JUNE 2017

SEPTEMBER 2016

OCTOBER 2016

2016-17 STUDENT CALENDAR WORKSHEET~Board Approved: October 27, 2015~

Start Date August 10, 2016, End Date May 26, 2017

NOVEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016

First Day of SchoolLabor Day HolidayEnd of 1st Quarter

8/4-8/98/109/5

10/12

12/23-1/6 Winter BreakBeginning of 3rd Grading Period

Martin Luther King HolidayPresidents Day Holiday

JULY 2016 AUGUST 2016

10/13

1/91/162/203/16

JANUARY 2017 FEBRUARY 2017

Tchr Workday/Student Holiday Tchr Workday/Student HolidaySpring Break

Beginning of 4th Grading PeriodEnd of 4th Quarter/Last Day of School

Memorial Day HolidayPost-Planning

Beginning of 2nd Grading PeriodThanksgiving BreakEnd of 2nd Quarter

Professional Development Day End of 3rd Quarter

5/30-5/31Early Release Days*Make-up days for inclement weather are listed in the order in which they will be taken: 10/13/2016, 10/14/2016, 12/22/2016, 3/17/2017, 5/30/2017.

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11/21-11/2512/2112/22 Tchr Workday/Student Holiday