A Note From the Principal

Endeavour Elementary

Panther Press “Excellence and Beyond”

May Calendar

May 14th - 18th Boss’ Week

May 14th & 15th Awards

May 15, 2018 PTO Mtg. at 4:00

May 21, 22 & 23 Early Release at 2:00

May 22, 2018 6th Grade Graduation

May 23, 2018 Last Day of School

Aug. 7, 2018 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration in the Cafeteria

May 14, 2018

Just Read, Florida! 2018 Summer Literacy Adventure

Reading is a critical component of the learning process, and it is important that students and families make reading a part of their daily routines, especial-ly when school is not in session.

The Summer Literacy Adventure invites you to have your students read as many books as possible this summer. Students, teachers and parents are en-couraged to participate by filling out his or her pledge on the Just Read, Flori-da! website at Summer Literacy Pledge. Following the summer break, the de-partment will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of par-ticipation.

Below are some additional resources to help with summer reading.

2018 Summer Literacy Adventure Resources – Guidance for how school administrators and teachers may incorporate and promote summer reading opportunities for their school community.

BPS Summer Reads – This district webpage links schools and families to resources for supporting summer reading.

Teaching Books Summer Reading Lists (PreK-Teens) – Teaching Books is a great source for grade level summer reading lists.

Barnes & Noble: Summer Reading Triathlon – Students have the oppor-tunity to earn a free book if they meet the summer reading goal.

Florida Students Achieve – Resources for educating parents on the grade level expectations set by the Florida Standards.

During summer vacation, it is important for students to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis whether the student is a beginning or a profi-cient reader. Research supports that 20 minutes of daily reading beyond the regular reading program significantly increases student reading achievement . Thank you for encouraging your student to read this summer!

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month

Pre-K– Ms. Gross’s Class - Kyng Davis Kindergarten - Ms. Kasica’s Class - Aaliyah Smith

First Grade - Mrs. Kerr’s Class - Michelle Ochoa Second Grade - Ms. Hirsche’s Class - Khalil Brown

Third Grade - Ms. Taylor’s Class - Andrea Pedro Fourth Grade - Ms. McCluney’s Class - Luz Diaz

Fifth Grade - Ms. Sears’s Class - Jaelynn Horsely

Sixth Grade - Ms. Burkhard’s Class - Fernanda Barillas

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Students will be dismissed at 2:00 on early release days. Starting Wednesday, August

16, 2017 every Wednesday will be an ear ly release day, in addition to the days

listed below. Please keep track of these days and make arrangements now to have

your child picked up on time!

May 21, 2018

May 22, 2018

May 23, 2018

Don’t’

Be…….

School Hours

The front office will be open from 7:15 AM till 3:45 PM

Free Student Breakfast will be served from 7:00 AM till 7:35 AM, Closing promptly at 7:35.

Instructional time begins at 7:45. If your student is not in class by 7:45, they are considered tardy and an

adult “must” come into the front office to sign them in.

Early Check Out ends at 2:45. You will not be able to check your child out ear ly after 2:45. If your student

needs to be checked out early, please make arrangements to be here before 2:45. On early release days you will not

be able to check your child out after 1:30.

Dismissal—Bus riders and walkers will be dismissed at 3:15. Car riders will be dismissed at 3:20.

Early Release Days for 2017-2018

Late Pick-Ups All students must be picked up from Endeavour Elementary by 3:45 PM on a regular dismissal day. All students must

be picked up from Endeavour Elementary by 2:30 PM on an early release day. Students who remain at the school after

this time are taken to the School Age Child Care Program.

The cost for a student who was not picked up on time and taken to the School Age Child Care Program is $25.00 per

student. Payment for this service is due the same day.

Head Start is Now accepting applications for 2018-2019 School Year! Our Pre-K Head Start program is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. The Head Start pro-gram consists of quality full day early childhood education and incorporates strong family engagement activities including family meeting and parent participation in classrooms. Children MUST be 3 years of age on or before September 1, 2018 and VPK children MUST be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2018. VPK children must complete a Head Start application which can be obtained in the front office, be approved by Head Start and then obtain a VPK voucher from the Early Learning Coalition. For more information and to obtain eligibility require-ments please contact Mikisha Morrison at 321.633.3545 ext.3183

Attention All Pre-K and 6th Graders!

If your child is advancing to Kindergarten or to middle school next year, they will need to have a

current physical and updated shots, so don't delay, make their doctor appointments now!

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4th Quarter Awards, May 14th & 15th

You are invited to attend our 4th Quarter Awards presentation in the Cafeteria on

May 14th and 15th. The schedule is below. Please be sure to have your pic-

ture ID with you to be able to sign in with the front office.

May 14th May 15th

8:15 Kindergarten 8:15 4th Grade

9:15 1st Grade 9:15 3rd Grade

2:15 2nd Grade 2:15 5th Grade

6th Grade Promotion, May 22nd

2018-2019 Registration 2018-2019 registration packets were sent home with 1st thru 5th grade students the end of April. The front

office is now accepting completed registration packets and will continue to do so through out the summer,

Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

General Registration will be August 7, 2018, 7 am- 7 pm in the cafeter ia. Everyone must come to regis-

tration on August 7th. Completing your registration packet now will make registration on August 7th go

much faster for you. Here is what you will need to bring with you to registration on August 7th:

3. Parent valid ID, Dr iver ’s License, Passport

4. (2) FORMS OF RESIDENCY, any two of the following:

ID (with your current address), Mortgage, Lease,

Water Bill, FPL Bill, Car Registration,

Voter’s registration card.

Your completed registration packet

if you have not already turned it in.

Student Birth Certificate - if you are

registering a Pre-K or Kindergarten

student or registering a student who is

new to Brevard County.

The 6th grade team, along with the faculty and staff of Endeavour Elementary invite the community to attend the 6th grade promotion ceremony on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm promptly, in the cafeteria. Your presence would be greatly appreci-ated by students and teachers alike. This is a huge milestone for our students and we want to let them know that we are proud of their accomplishments. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reopening of Provost Park Celebration May 23rd

Come celebrate the reopening of Provost Park and the start of summer with free food, fun and fellowship. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Sponsored by the City of Cocoa, Cocoa Housing Authority, Cocoa Police Department and Brevard County Parks and Recreation.

Coaches’ Corner

Hello Families,

Have a wonderful and safe summer! We can’t wait to see you next school year. Re-member to read, read, read over your break and

remember these awesome, free websites availa-ble to you:

www.razkids.com

www.lexiacore5.com

www.roomrecess.com

Mrs. Thatcher, Reading Coach

Dear Families,

Summer is a great time to explore nature and ask-ing questions about what you see. These ques-tions could lead to a possible Science Fair Project for next year! Have a great summer and keep exploring!

Ms. Berry, Science Coach Here are some tips on how to help your child con-tinue to build math fluency over the summer:

K- Practice sums and differences up to 5. Go up to 10 for a challenge. Count!

1st- Make flash cards for sums and differences up to 10 (8 + 2, 10 – 2) and practice. Go up to 20 for a challenge.

2nd- Make flash cards for sums and differ-ences of 20 (15 + 5, 25 – 5) and practice. Go up to 100 for a challenge.

3rd- Make multiplication flash cards up to 12 and practice. Memorize them all for a chal-lenge.

4th – 6th –Play a variety of math games on your computer or download apps on your phone. Use Kahn Academy or Learn Zillion. It’s all free.

Mrs. Leaman, Math Coach