Harold “Chip” Osborn, Principal

Marcela Mansur, 6th Grade Administrator

Susan Kincaid, 7th Grade Administrator March 2018

Lorry B. Greenberg, 8th Grade Administrator

Greetings Parents, At the time of this letter our District is dealing with an unimaginable tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High, in Parkland. There are no words to express the sorrow that we all still feel. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families. Through it all our District focused on providing our students, families and employees with the support and resources needed to cope with this devastating situation. Dealing with this act of violence will take time. High profile acts of violence,

particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten students who may feel in

danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to

adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents can help

children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and

talking with them about their fears. Following are some tips for talking to

children about violence:

Reassure children that they are safe. Emphasize that schools

are very safe, but validate their feelings.

Make time to talk. Watch for clues that they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do the dishes or yard work.

Middle school students will have strong and varying opinions

about the causes of violence in schools and society. They will share

concrete suggestions about how to make school safer and how to

prevent tragedies in society.

Emphasize the role that students have in maintaining safe

schools by following school safety guidelines (e.g. reporting threats

to the school safety made by students, social media or community

members, etc.), communicating any personal safety concerns to

school administrators, and accessing support for emotional needs.

Review safety procedures. This should include procedures and safeguards at school and at home.

Observe children’s emotional state. Some children may not express their concerns verbally.

Limit television viewing of these events. Limit television viewing

and be aware if the television is on in common areas. Adults also

need to be mindful of the content of conversations that they have

with each other in front of children, even teenagers, and limit their

exposure to vengeful, hateful, and angry comments that might be

misunderstood.

Senseless violence is hard for everyone to understand. Doing

things that you enjoy, sticking to your normal routine, and being with

friends and family help make us feel better and keep us from worrying

about the event.

Violence is never a solution to personal problems. Students can

be part of the positive solution by participating in anti-violence

programs at school, learning conflict mediation skills, and seeking

help from an adult if they or a peer is struggling with anger,

depression, or other emotions they cannot control.

*(This information was taken from an NASP publication. The NASP has additional information for parents and educators on school safety, violence prevention, children’s trauma reactions, and crisis response at www.nasponline.org.)

Next, our school participated in school wide Broward Standards Assessment testing during the weeks of January 22 and 29, 2018. We believed it was important for our students to experience materials and test items that are designed to match the types of items and response formats students will encounter when they take the statewide FSA in the spring. On the BSA, students were asked to respond to items in multiple ways, as they will on the FSA. The various question types are designed to assess higher-order thinking skills and offer diverse ways for students to show what they know and can do. We sent a letter home recently that explained to parents that their student had participated in the BSAs. It explained that the BSAs are aligned to Florida’s academic standards and are one of many tools used to measure our student’s learning and progress towards mastering grade-level content. Parents can access their student’s BSA results by logging in to Canvas and selecting “View Results” for each subject area assessment they have taken. The report shows the student’s overall percentage, as well as all the learning outcomes for their grade level that will be assessed on the FSA. WCY has started a before school Extended Learning Opportunity program for re-teaching and enriching students. Our goal is to provide additional time for the enrichment components of our instructional plan. Extended learning opportunities (morning camp) for writing will take place 2/21 and 2/28 in each Language Arts teacher’s classroom. Reading will take place in ELA teacher's classrooms on Tuesdays, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3 and 4/10. Mathematics will take place in teacher’s classrooms on Wednesdays, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4 and 4/11. The time for all morning camps is from 8:10 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and it is free of charge.

Next, our school would like to acknowledge and graciously thank our PTSA Executive Board for their recent $15,000 donation to Walter C. Young to purchase new lap top computers and other much needed hardware! I want to update you all on two innovative new programs called the Young Falcon Flyers and Young Gators Excel. The first is a unique opportunity for students at WCY to dual enroll in both middle and high school during 8th grade. Students are earning two high school credits by attending classes at Flanagan High School before the official start of their middle school day. This year for the first time we have a group of 5th grade advanced Math students from Lakeside Elementary who are taking a pre GEM Math class on our WCY campus each day after their school day ends. We plan to expand the program to Silver Palms Elementary next year. Both of these programs offer students the opportunity to accelerate, and ultimately enables them to take additional high school courses in middle school and college courses while in high school. Next, we are very proud of the accomplishments of our students. Congratulations to all the students who participated in the WCY Spelling Bee as our school participated in the 2018 Scripps Spelling Bee co-sponsored by the Miami Herald. Students from every grade level competed in their Language Arts classes for the privilege of being at the final on 1/24/18. Our school wide winner of the Spelling Bee was Shnayjaah Jeanty, a 7th grader! She will go on to represent our school at the district level and then hopefully at the regional and even the National level! Good luck Shnayjaah and congratulations! Also, congratulations to our Band. They had an outstanding performance at the Pembroke Pines Mayor’s Kindness Event on 2/10/18. Finally, great job to all of the WCY students who represented our school at the Broward District Science Fair. We had 5 place winners from our school including Milani Villa 8th grade and Carolina Silva 7th grade who both won first place. Good luck to them as they go on to the state competition! Parents, we thank you for your support of WCY Middle School, as we provide the best quality education for your son or daughter. Regards, Harold Osborn, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER March 22, 2018: Early Release – 1:30 p.m. March 23, 2018: Employee Planning – No School March 26 - 30, 2018: Schools closed – Spring Break April 12, 2018: Report Cards May 2, 2018: Interim Reports May 11, 2018: Eighth Grade Dance May 14 & 16, 2018: Band Concert – 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. May 17, 2018: Athletic Awards Banquet – 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. May 22 & 23, 2018: Academic Awards – 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. May 28, 2018: Schools Closed May 31, 2018: Eighth Grade “Islands of Adventure” Field Trip June 6, 2018: Early Release Day – 1:30 p.m. June 6, 2018: Last Day of School

Young Knights morning Extended Learning Opportunity Program is up and running!

Our ELO Program began on February 21, 2018 and will continue through April 11, 2018. The ELO Program is available for all students on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8:10 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Many students are already taking advantage of this free program and we encourage all students to participate. The program focuses on reading, math, civics, science, and writing for

all students. Time is limited in the morning; therefore, students should report to their assigned ELO classroom no later than 8:10 a.m. Unfortunately, the school has no control on the arrival time of the school buses. To avoid interruptions, any student who does not report to their ELO classroom by 8:30 a.m. will be escorted to breakfast for supervision. Students who attend the ELO Program will be given the opportunity to eat breakfast afterwards. For more information, please contact the main office at (754) 323-4500.

ANTI-BULLYING At our school, we believe that bullying of any kind, by any person is unacceptable. All students should be free from worries about being bullied. Students who bully others must be taught other appropriate ways of interacting with peers. As you know, bullying can take different forms, such as physical, verbal, or cyber-bullying. It can harm victims’ social relationships with their peers. Bullying can also be indirect. We define bullying as: “Bullying means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. It is further defined as unwanted purposeful written, verbal, nonverbal, or physical behavior, including, but not limited to, any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gestures by an adult or student that has the potential to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment or cause long term damage, cause discomfort or humiliation, or reasonably interfere with the individual’s school performance or participation is carried out repeatedly and is often characterized by an imbalance of power.” Bullying is a purposeful action that is intended to injure, involves physical (e.g. hitting, pushing, shoving, kicking, etc) and/or mental components (e.g. verbal humiliation, hurtful, threatening behaviors, gossip, exclusion) and ALWAYS an imbalance of power. This is a lot of information, but to keep it simple, we can determine if a behavior is bullying by using this acronym. Bullying is: R – Repeated I – Imbalance of Power P – Purposeful

Our anti-bullying goals this year are to create a positive school setting, increase awareness about bullying among all educators, staff and students, enforce school anti-bullying rules, provide enhanced supervision in bully prone locations and teach students skills to deal with bullying, problem solving and making friends.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Parents, please make arrangements with your child before the end of the

school day as to which route they are to take home; be it the bus, the

car, someone else picking them up, a doctor’s appointment, etc. if you

are picking them up early. You must be here to pick your child up by

3:00 p.m. NO STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AFTER 3:00 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE!!

P.E. EARLY DISMISSALS Due to safety and security concerns, it is not possible for us to dismiss students early from P.E. classes unless they bring a note in advance. If it is an unexpected emergency, we can only reach students the first and last 10 minutes of class while they are in the locker room. During class time, students may be outside in any number of locations and we are unable to reach them. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

***REGISTRATION INFORMATION*** Questions about the re-registration process at your middle or high school should be directed to Jennifer Roberts-Glatz at 754-323-4508, or by email at jennifer.roberts@browardschools.com.

Walter C. Young Middle School

Dress Code Violation Policy Walter C. Young has adopted the HERO program, which is an internet-based system that records and keeps

track of dress code violations that are given to each student daily. When students are out of dress code,

either by the clothing they have on or forgetting to bring their ID to school, they are sent to the front office

to receive a dress code violation. At this time, their name is entered into the HERO program and a paper

violation is printed out for them to have for the day and to show their parent when they get home.

The HERO program keeps track of the date, time, and number of violations each student is receiving. The

following is the breakdown of the consequence that each violation yields:

VIOLATION #1: Warning

No consequence is given, 6th

-8th

grade students are warned of future consequences.

VIOLATION #2: 1st Consequence

6th

-8th

grade students will be called during their lunch time the following day to serve a lunch detention in the LBC room. Their administrators are informed.

VIOLATION #3: 2nd

Consequence

6th

-8th

grade students will report to the LBC room the following day during their elective period to serve a consequence for their 3

rd violation. Administrators are informed.

VIOLATION #4: 3rd

Consequence

6th

-8th

grade students are told that they need to report to the LBC room the following two days during their elective period to serve a consequence for their 4

th violation.

Administrators are informed.

VIOLATION #5: 4TH

Consequence

6th

-8th

grade students are told that they need to report to the LBC room the following day for half of the day (1

st or 2

nd half of the day will be decided based upon number of

students) to serve a consequence for their 5th

violation. Administrators are informed and a referral is put into the system.

VIOLATION #6: 5th

Consequence

6th

-8th

grade students are told that they need to report to the LBC room the following day to serve a whole day of LBC as a consequence for their 6

th violation. Administrators

are informed and a referral is put into the system.

**Subsequent violations will result in further administrative consequences and

possible removal from school activities including field trips and athletic functions.**

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!

Parents please know that safety and security are major concerns at Walter C.

Young Middle School. Because of this, all students are required to wear their

student identification (ID) badges at all times. They need to be visible at all times

and not be placed in their bookbags. Most of you are well aware that we are

physically backed up to a high school. Many of the students who attend the high

school are our former students. While we appreciate them wanting to visit, we

cannot allow them on campus. Students wearing IDs helps us to know our WCY

students.

There will be consequences issued if students are not in compliance. The first ID

badge with a lanyard or a clip is free. Replacement badges cost $5.00.

Please do not have your child attach any keys to their ID badge. Often times,

students misplace their badges. This is a security issue as their names are on their

badges and if house keys are attached, whoever finds the ID badge has access to a

name and your house key.

Also, a great way to keep track of the ID badge is to place the badge in the

student’s back pack at the end of the school day.

Please support our efforts in keeping our students safe.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Please continue to send in your box tops. Walter C. Young earns 10 cents for every box top submitted; some bonus tops earn up to 30 cents. This year the Green Knights Environmental Club will be organizing the collection. Box tops can be found on many items you have in your pantry and refrigerator now. You may turn them in to your child’s first period teacher or bring them to the front office. Money earned from the box tops will go toward student use. Just think, if every student in our school brought in 50 box tops, our school could collect and extra $10,000!!!

Yearbooks are on sale for $35.

This year’s theme is United We Stand!

A limited amount of yearbooks have been ordered!

Please purchase your yearbooks on line.

Go to online payments,

middle schools,

Young Walter C. Middle School,

Yearbooks.

Yearbooks will be sold through May 25, 2018.

ELL students have been working hard getting ready for all the tests they will be

taking. During the week of 2/12/18, all active ELL students in the DLA

program were administered the ACCESS/WIDA test. This is a State of Florida

mandated test that determines their level of language acquisition.

Also, all DLA students have been benefitting from a school purchased

computer program, "Spelling Grammar", to help them with vocabulary on all

their core classes. During the Reading class in DLA students will work on this

computer program, that we believe will give them the vocabulary needed to

achieve high scores on the upcoming FSA Test.

This year, students used the magazine "Action Scholastic" to learn about many

different topics. They were introduced to the real story of the "Titanic" and

were able to take a virtual tour on the computer of the ship's wreckage. They

were also able to see volcanoes exploding, learned about how some candies and

sports drinks can be harmful to them, and how students with varied learning

disabilities learn differently.

Our class was visited by Broward County's Superintendent of Schools, Mr.

Robert Runcie. He introduced himself and personally spoke with many of the

students. Also, Board Member, Patricia Good, visited the classroom and asked

many questions of the students. The students were very happy and proud to

have had visitors come to our class to see the use of our school's technology.

Parents, please make sure you take the time to read with your student in

English every day. It is important for them to read in English so they can gain

vocabulary needed both in school and with their friends and family.

STUDENT SUPERVISION

Please remember that Walter C. Young Middle school

hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. There is only

adult supervision on the school campus 30 minutes prior

to and 30 minutes after school. Once the school bell

rings at 3:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. on early release days), the

students are required to leave the school campus unless they are

remaining on the campus for a legitimate reason (i.e. school

sponsored club, school-sponsored sport, school-sponsored

tutoring, etc.). As you have read, the key words are SCHOOL-

SPONSORED and LEGITIMATE. Students are not permitted to remain

on the campus for parent pick-up or to just hang out. The school

sponsored sport practices are not open for all students or the

public to attend or watch as that is a practice and not a game or

meet. If a student is returning to campus for the City of

Pembroke Pines Parks & Recreation activities, they must be within

those areas and not loitering on the school campus. If a student

is going to the Broward County Public Library adjacent to the

school, then they are to leave campus and REMAIN at the library.

Please note that the library hours are only until 4:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Note: Sunshine Aftercare is

available for a fee to provide before and after school

supervision.

Please remember that a student can still be arrested for

“Trespassing upon School Grounds,” even if that student is

currently enrolled at that actual school, but is remaining on the

school campus for no legitimate reason or school sponsored

activity. If there is a game on campus after school, the student

is required to remain at the game and not loiter outside the gym

or outside of the track area.

This is for the safety of your student and other students, and to

avoid vandalism of school property. Your cooperation will help

create a safe and secure environment for our students.

Forgotten Items

If you bring in any items that your child has left at home, they will be placed in the

teacher’s mailbox. We will not interrupt classrooms to have students come to the office to

pick up homework, projects, books, etc. It is not fair to the other students in class to have

their instruction time interrupted. One of the Character Traits taught throughout Broward

Schools is Responsibility. Students need to learn to be responsible for their belongings

and face consequences if they forget to bring homework, projects, books, etc. If your

child forgets their lunch or lunch money, they are allowed to charge one time. Thank you

for supporting Walter C. Young.

Guidance Department

Guidance Director and 6th

Grade Counselor: Ximena Menendez

7th

Grade Counselor: Sandrus Mahoney

8th

Grade Counselor: Joy Williams

Peer Counselor Coordinators: Randi Reichel and Grisel Berrios

Exceptional Educational Specialist: Dr. Carole Blume-D’Ausilio

School Social Worker: Kathy McCullough

School Psychologist: Robin Taylor

Registrar: Jennifer Roberts

Attn: 6th

Grade Parents - TDAP Requirement

DUE BY: MAY 31, 2018 - Compliance for 7th

Grade Entry

If your child has already received the TDAP immunization please obtain an ORIGINAL

DH680 Form from the pediatric office and send it in with your child. If not, please plan

accordingly for this requirement.

Once the DH680 form is turned in, your child will be in compliance for 7th

grade entry.

Only students who provide an Exemption Form from a pediatrician/clinic will be exempt

from the TDAP requirement.

Students out of compliance will not be allowed to attend school.

All Absences will be UNEXCUSED.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns,

Mrs. Jennifer Roberts-Glatz, School Registrar

Main: (754-323-4500 Registrar: (754)323-4511 Fax: (754)323-4588

jennifer.roberts@browardschools.com

Student Promotion - This year is quickly flying by.

Promotion Requirements: Students must pass 4 out of 6 classes. If they fail a core

class (Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts), that class must be taken

again next year in place of their elective. You must have 4 points by the end of the year in each

subject to pass that subject. A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 pts. By the time a student reaches 8th grade,

in order to be promoted to high school, a student must have 3 years of each of the core classes,

plus complete a career course.

Guidance is currently busy working on High School Course Selection Cards and Matriculation

from 5th to 6

th grade, along with working with students in danger of failing. Parents we need

your help. Third quarter report card grades will be submitted by teachers on March 23rd

.

Congratulations to those students who did their best and are passing all their classes. For those

students in danger of failing now is the time to refocus and complete all assignments and

homework. Parents check Pinnacle at least once a week to stay on top of things. Please be aware

that summer academy is not being offered through Broward Schools. If you choose to send your

child to summer school due to failing a grade level, or core class, you will have to pay the cost at

a private accredited school. Let’s work together to insure your child’s success in Middle School.

Our second quarter Honor Roll Breakfast was a great success with over 390 students achieving

Honor Roll with a 3.50 average or higher. We hope many students will reach the Honor Roll

requirement of 3.50 as their cumulative average for the 3rd

quarter.

Appointments with counselors: We have over 1,100 students at our school with three

counselors; one for each grade level. We would appreciate it if you make appointments in

advance which will enable us to spend quality time with you.

ATTENTION:

The first day of school for the 2018/19 school year is Wednesday, August 15,

2018. The new school year will begin earlier than usual, and start midweek – a

change in Broward County Public Schools traditional Monday start day. Mark

your calendar and plan now for the first day of school, Wednesday, August 15.

For more information on the 2018/19 school year calendar, including winter

break, spring break, early release days and more, visit

browardschools.com/calendars.

VOLUNTEER NEWS

BOOK FAIR: MARCH 15-MARCH 21 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM BEING HELD AT THE LIBRARY – Please see our Media Specialist Mrs. Suraci or Media Clerk Mrs. Partagas. We thank you in advance for your help and time.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE

ALREADY REACHED OUT TO START VOLUNTEERING

FROM OUR FEEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: LAKESIDE,

PEMBROKE LAKES, AND SILVER PALMS ELEMENTARY

Thanking our PTSA, SAC and SAF parents and staff participants

who are volunteering daily, as well as our Music Booster and

Athletic Booster parents who are working continuously for our

students and school.

Attention All WCY Volunteers: Please turn in your hours to me

by March 9, 2018.

Thank you for all you do for the WCY students, teachers and staff.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Graciela

Forte, Volunteer Coordinator at 754-323-4543.

Imagine Math

Walter C. Young is starting a 6th

grade math program called Imagine Math.

Imagine Math offers each student individualized curriculum based on a

placement test and performance in the program. This program combines

adaptive web-based instruction, motivation, and instant live tutoring. It is

our hope that this will give our students the extra push to not only excel in

math, but potentially enjoy it! We greatly appreciate the school-wide support

we have received so far and can’t wait to see the results!

2018 SCHOOL SPELLING BEE CHAMPION

A big congratulations to our 2018 school spelling bee champ, Shnayjaah Jeanty, a 7th

grader. This annual event, held on January 24, is sponsored by Scripps National Spelling

Bee and partially funded by the Miami Herald. Shnayjaah will represent our school at the

Broward County District Spelling Bee in March.

Congratulations also to our 2nd

place winner, Camryn Ross, a 6th

grader, and our 3rd

place

winner, David Pidugu, a 7th

grader. The bee started with 40 contestants, and they came

well-prepared. Everybody gave it their best, and there was some tough competition. With

friends and relatives on hand for support, it was an enjoyable and exciting evening for all.

Congratulations to our Kids of Character

December 2017 - Kindness Month

Carla Greaves Charlotte Colon

Eddie Lisboa-De Jesus

January 2018 - Respect Month

Veronica Gonzalez Alexander Fong-Wu Eddie Lisboa-DeJesus

Luciana Mattua Juan Guerrero

Charlotte Guadalupe Colon Alanis Rivera-Narvaez

Maritza Arango Maria Anez Contreras

Priya Balram Aly McDonald Daniel Medina

Cole Settle Julio Arboleda

Mervan Mengue Ethan Issenberg

Tariq Echols Maria Perez

February 2018 - Honesty Month

Michael Pierre-Canel

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL PARENT MEMBERS NEEDED

No Experience Necessary!

Why as a parent you should join:

1. School Advisory Council (SAC) is the voice of the community and establishes a mutual relationship

where the school assists the community and the community assists the school

2. SAC helps to identify educational needs of your school and recommends programs to create a positive

learning environment and meet the diverse needs of our students

3. SAC develops strategies for improving areas of concern that pertain to the school

4. School Advisory Council members are not only provided with information about the operation of the

school, but also help in making decisions that affect the school’s overall improvement and operation

5. The School Advisory Council facilitates the development of, monitors implementation of, and evaluates

the effectiveness of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)

6. SAC makes recommendations to ensure alignment of instructional staffing, educational materials, and

educational strategies to support the SIP

7. As a member you will have the opportunity to participate in the school's planning and decision-making

process

8. School Advisory Council meets once a month (usually second Tuesday of each month beginning in

August or September at 3:50 p.m.) during the school year. Meetings take place in the Guidance are at the

front office of Walter C. Young Middle. All SAC members should try to attend all meetings. You may not

have more than two unexcused consecutive absences. Once a member, you will constantly receive updates

on meeting dates and agenda. To be a parent member, you cannot be employed by the Broward County

School District.

YES, I would like to be a member of SAC and I am willing to attend meetings once a month. I know

that parents elect parents. Please put my name on the ballot to be elected as a SAC member.

NAME: __________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________

PHONE: _________________________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________

Note: You may also email the above paragraph in bold along with your information to

madelyn.doval@browardschools.com /SAC Chairperson: Madelyn Doval.

WCY Book Club

The WCY Book Club is busy

discussing and preparing for our

upcoming Battle of the Books

Competition. The competition will

be held at Falcon Cove Middle

School on April 9, 2018.

The Book Club was 3 points out of

first place last year and hopes to

take home the Championship this

year.

We will compete against other

Broward County Middle Schools

to see which team can most

accurately demonstrate their

knowledge of this year’s Sunshine

State Young Readers Award

Books.

On March 20th, the Symphonic Band will be headed to J.P. Taravella High School to represent Walter C. Young at the

FBA Music Performance Assessment! Good luck to our students, and GO KNIGHTS!

P.M. PICK UP IN THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL

Parents, as you are coming through the line to pick up your child and you are near the front of the line, please pull up as close as possible towards the curb. This allows other cars to move along through the line. As soon as your child is in your car, someone will stop traffic to allow you to get back into the line to leave. This will help to expedite the time that you sit waiting. Thank you for your support. For those parents who wait in their cars for your child to come to you, please do not block any of the exits. This only prolongs congestion at the front of the school when you do this. Thank you for cooperating. Also, for those parents who are parking in the parking lot to walk on campus to pick up your child, please park to the far (south) end of the parking lot so that you are not blocked in once you have picked up your child. Your cooperation is appreciated.

P.M. DISMISSAL AT THE BUSES

Only students riding a school bus should be exiting towards the back of the school in the afternoon. No

students are permitted in the back of the school to wait with their friends until their friend’s bus arrives.

Students are expected to exit the campus immediately after the dismissal bell rings. If they are a car rider,

they should be at the very front of the school. We are asking that students who walk home from school exit

quickly, as our Community School begins immediately after our dismissal.

Faculty Spirit Days

You may have come in on a Friday and noticed our faculty dressed up according to the theme of that day. Our office manager, Danielle Robertson, implemented our Faculty Spirit Days a couple years ago, which we continued again this school year They are held on the last Friday of each month, coordinated to a specific theme.

Faculty members are encouraged to dress up as crazy as they want on those days to compete for a prize. We have had football day, breast cancer awareness day, ugly

sweater day, autism awareness day, Disney day, and many more. It is so great to see our faculty members join in on these special days!

Some interesting facts from our wonderful

Cafeteria Staff

Thank You to Our Wonderful 2017-2018 Partners in Education

Please frequent our Partners in Education – tell them WCY sent you!

American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 1-800-242-8721 Any Lab Test NOW 9909 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 954-450-0200 Bright Star Credit Union 12405 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines 954-486-5220 Bushido Karate-DO S.K.I 3440 Red Road, Miramar 305-608-1469 Chick-Fil-A 11401 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-430-5993 Chili’s 13610 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-704-2667 Corner Bakery Café 14810 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-436-2346 Domino’s 1401 N. Palm Ave., Pembroke Pines 954-431-6996 Galaxy Skateway 3737 N. Davie Rd. Extension, Hollywood 954-435-3300 Gentle Teeth 1601 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines 954-437-7077 Jason’s Deli 14351 SW 5

th Street, Pembroke Pines

954-438-1280 Jersey John’s Pizzeria 10460 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines 954-430-8881

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill 601 SW 145

th Terrace, Pembroke Pines

954-770-4479 LSW – National Life Group 2632 SW 140

th Ave., Miami

786-402-3077 Mathnasium 14946 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-441-6284 Memorial Hospital Healthcare System 7031 Taft St., Hollywood 954-985-7000 Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 11057 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-499-4044 Publix Supermarket 170 S. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines 954-437-9500 Sal’s Italian Restaurant 14535 SW 5

th Street, Pembroke Pines

954-239-0563 VALIC – Jason Oestreicher 1800 N. Military Trail, Suite #340, Boca Raton 561-684-3775

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in

discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national

origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a

discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO

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

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine TTY 754-321-2158.

Educating Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World

Broward County Public Schools Is An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer

For the CODE OF CONDUCT

AND SB POLICY 5006, please visit

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P5006.000.pdf