SCHOOL BOARD BENJAMIN J. WILLIAMS, Chairperson ANN MURRAY, Vice Chairperson ROBIN BARTLEMAN MAUREEN S. DINNEN PATRICIA GOOD JENNIFER LEONARD GOTTLIEB LAURIE RICH LEVINSON NORA RUPERT DAVE THOMAS, NBCT JAMES F. NOTTER Superintendent of Schools

Panther Run Elementary School Elaine L. Saef, Principal

Shannon M. Chacona, Asst. Principal

PANTHER PRINTS NEWSLETTER

News & Information May 2 - 6, 2011

Attention Parents Effective May 9, 2011, students are not

allowed to charge meal services for the remainder of the 2010—2011

School Year, as stated in Food and Nutrition Services Procedure C-11, 9.

“A NO Charging policy will be in

effect one (1) month prior to the last day of school. Every attempt should

be made to collect outstanding charges. If there are remaining

uncollected charges or any remaining prepayments, they will be carried

forward to the next term/school year.”

Thank you for your cooperation with this School Board Policy.

• Teacher appreciation week is the perfect time of the year to take a moment to show your

appreciation to teachers for their hard work and dedication. Teacher Appreciation Week is

being celebrated the week of May 2nd – 6th. Please remember to show your appreciation

to our teachers this week.

• The PTA Spring Book fair will be in the Media Center from Monday, May 2nd through

Thursday, May 5th. Students will attend during their assigned classroom time.

Thoughts For The Week

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” “Turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.”

“PIF-WIAMAD”

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Individuals, who wish to file a

discrimination and/or harassment complaint, may call the Director of Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call

EEO at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158.

Important Dates at Panther Run THIS WEEK AT PANTHER RUN UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2nd – 6th: Teacher Appreciation Week May 2nd – 5th: Spring Book Fair in the Media Center Friday, May 6th- ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE to Media Center. Book checkout ends for this school year. Friday, May 6th: School Tour for New Students Friday, May 6th: 5th Grade Field Trip to Silver Trail Middle School from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 10th: 4th Quarter Interims Issued Tuesday, May 10th: Spring Concert Assembly: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11th: Spring Concert at 6:00 p.m. Blood Mobile at Panther Run Wednesday, May 18th: SAC/SAF Meeting, Media Center Friday, May 20th: 5th Grade Sea World Field Trip & 4th Grade Miami Seaquarium Field Trip

PANTHER MENU Parents are encouraged to prepay for student meals. *Menu subject to change due to availability

Monday, May 2nd Breakfast

Baked Sausage Wrap Cereal & Biscuit/Jelly Yogurt & Biscuit/Jelly

Chilled Peaches Lunch

Baked Chicken Nuggets Tuna Salad/Wheat Bun

Au Gratin Potatoes Fresh Baby Carrots W/Dip

Tuesday, May 3rd Breakfast

Mini Pancakes Cereal & Biscuit/Jelly Yogurt & Biscuit/Jelly

100% Apple Juice Lunch

Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Chow Mein Noodles

Fresh Egg Salad/Wheat Bun Chilled Pineapple Chunks

Steamed Broccoli

Wednesday, May 4th Breakfast

Chicken Patty & Biscuit/Jelly Cereal & Biscuit/Jelly Yogurt & Biscuit/Jelly

Baked Potato Triangles Lunch

Beef Burger/Wheat Bun BBQ Pork/Wheat Bun

100% Grape Juice Baked Potato Wedges

Thursday, May 5th Breakfast

Sausage Patty & Biscuit/Jelly Cereal & Biscuit/Jelly Yogurt & Biscuit/Jelly

Chilled Pineapple Chunks Lunch

Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Jamaican Beef Patty Whole Kernel Corn

Chilled Bartlett Pears

Friday, May 6th Breakfast

French Toast Sticks/syrup Cereal & Biscuit/Jelly Yogurt & Biscuit/Jelly 100% Orange Juice

Lunch Pepperoni Pizza

Vegetarian Chili & Rice Diced Tomato/Lettuce Key West Vegetables

Salad Boat offered daily 1% Milk served w/ all meals Ice Cream sold on Wed. .65 Fresh Fruit & Salads served Water available for .50

School lunch meals provide an assortment of foods including meal salads and fresh fruit daily. School lunch meals are healthy, meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. By choosing lunch at school, students learn to make healthy choices, reinforcing nutrition

education taught in the classroom.

KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD BY SEPT. 1, 2011 to enroll in Kindergarten.

CHILDREN MUST BE 6 YEARS OLD BY SEPT. 1, 2011 to enroll in 1st Grade. Registrations for Kindergarten students and other students new to Panther Run for the

2011-2012 school year will be accepted Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. School tours given monthly: 8:30 a.m. on the first Friday of the month for

the remainder of the school year. May 6th & June 3rd.

Attendance: A Key to Your Student’s Success Schools are responsible for teaching your child. But schools can’t do their job if your child is absent. Learning builds day by day. A child who misses a day of school misses a day of learning. Research shows that children who are in school most of the time do better on standardized tests. Being late for school hurts a child’s learning, too. A student who is 10 minutes late every day will miss 30 hours of instruction during the year. Children can copy notes or make up an assignment, but they can never get back what’s most important: the discussions, the questions, the explanations by the teacher and the thinking that makes learning come alive. Your child’s success in school depends on having a solid educational background—one that can only be gained through regular school attendance.

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Bullies A mother discovers her son hasn’t eaten lunch for some time…even though she’s sent in

lunch money every day. He’s been threatened with physical violence if he doesn’t give another boy the money. The parents of a girl are worried when she suddenly stops wanting to go to school on days when she has physical education. The other girls tease her and hide her clothes. These children—and thousands of others—are the victims of bullying. Bullying can’t be dismissed by saying, “kids will be kids.” Unless parents and schools work together, children can be hurt. Here’s what you need to know about the tough issue of bullying.

What is Bullying? Bullying is another name for harassment. It can take many forms, such as pushing,

kicking, hitting and threatening. It can include name-calling, humiliation, sarcasm and spreading rumors in person or through cyber-bullying (over the Internet). The criterion the Broward County School Board uses to identify bullying is: 1. The act is repeated, 2. There is an imbalance of power, and 3. It is purposeful. Bullying can have serious, long-term emotional effects. It is not simply “kids being kids.” Bullying affects all aspects of children’s lives, including their ability to learn.

How Do I Know if My Child’s Being Bullied? Bullies can target just about anybody for a number of reasons, but kids who are

habitually bullied tend to be those who already have lower self-esteem. Children are often reluctant to talk to parents about being bullied. They think complaining about bullying will make them look weak or invite more harassment from bullies. If you suspect your child is being bullied:

• Observe your child. Bullying victims often start avoiding school. Their grades may drop. They may withdraw from activities. The stress may cause frequent stomachaches, headaches, panic attacks or difficulty sleeping. Their self-esteem may plummet, or they may take out their frustration on others.

• Talk and listen. Encourage your child to tell you about what goes on in school or at other activities. Ask about the trip to and from school.

What If My Child is a Victim of Bullying? Some parents tell their children to strike back at bullies. That usually creates more

problems than it solves. Here are some better solutions: • Provide an emotional refuge. Hold your child when she cries. Let her know that she

is not to blame and that no one should have to put up with bullying. Keep your child involved in finding a solution, but make sure you are taking action.

• Discuss with your child how to avoid situations in which bullying often occurs. It might be possible to take a different route or avoid doing something that draws the attention of bullies.

• Give your child some ways to respond to bullies. Help your child develop ways to stand up for herself without losing her temper. Your child might: Try to ignore the bully, turn and walk away, try not to show that she is angry or upset.

• Let the school know. Keep a record of the times your child is bullied. Save harassing emails, text messages, etc. Make sure the school officials know about these incidents at once.

Together we can make a difference when bullying is identified properly and dealt with through education and parental support.

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Panther Run Elementary School Elaine L. Saef, Principal

Shannon M. Chacona, Assistant Principal 801 NW 172nd Avenue

Pembroke Pines, Fl 33029 (754) 323-6850

www.pantherrun.com

PIF-WIAMAD: “Pay It Forward!” & “Who I Am Makes A Difference!”

Believe It! Live It! Pass It On! You never know how your actions can change the world.

4/20/11 April 20, 2011 Re: Parent/Community Involvement Task Force Dear Parents: On March 1, 2011, the School Board approved the establishment of a Parent/Community Involvement Task Force to energize and increase parent/community involvement in Broward County Public Schools. The primary goal of this Task Force is to identify practical ways for citizens to have meaningful input and participation in public education in Broward County. The composition of the Task Force represents a cross section of District and community stakeholders. In addition to School Board Member representatives, existing parent advisory groups, and employee labor groups, the District is seeking the participation of four community and parent representatives to provide new and innovative ideas on improving parent/community involvement. The District will be accepting applications for these positions in an effort to broaden parent representation. Parents interested in serving in this important capacity are encouraged to visit www.broward.k12.fl.us/pctf for more information and to complete a brief online application. The website can also be accessed from the District’s home page. The District is hopeful the application process will identify participants not currently active in Broward County Public Schools, or active at the school level, in order to garner new perspectives on how the District can develop a more effective participation/communication model with all stakeholders. The application window will close on May 6, 2011. All applicants will be notified as to the outcome of the application process. The Parent/Community Involvement Task Force intends to hold its first meeting the week of May 16 – 20, 2011. Thank you to all of our parents for their interest in Broward County Public Schools and Panther Run Elementary School. Sincerely, Principal