SCHOOL BOARD PATRICIA GOOD, Chairperson DONNA P. KORN, Vice Chairperson ROBIN BARTLEMAN ABBY M. FREEDMAN KATHERINE M. LEACH LAURIE RICH LEVINSON ANN MURRAY DR. ROSALIND OSGOOD NORA RUPERT ROBERT RUNCIE, Superintendent of Schools

Panther Run Elementary School Elaine L. Saef, Principal

Shannon M. Chacona, Asst. Principal

PANTHER PRINTS NEWSLETTER

Panther Run EDU-QUEST

is back at the Shoppes at Pembroke Gardens

this Holiday Season! You are cordially invited to

celebrate the Holiday Season with some of our Partners in Education

on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the

Shoppes at Pembroke Gardens. Students will have the opportunity to solve real world problems at each of our Business Partner locations while making a school to work connection.

The Edu-Quest will be at the following Panther Run Elementary

Business Partner Locations: Barnes & Nobles

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Jason’s Deli

Brighton Collectibles Coldwater Creek & Spa

We look forward to seeing you and spending an evening of fun with you at

Panther Run Edu-Quest this year. Happy Holidays everyone!

November 25 - 29, 2013

2 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’S EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

! Nov. 27th, 28th & 29th: Holiday. No School

! Tuesday, December 3rd: Sweet Tomatoes Family Night ! Wed., Dec. 11th: Edu-Quest at the Shoppes at Pembroke

Gardens ! Tuesday, December 17th: Papa John’s Night ! Wed., Dec. 18th: PTA/SAC/SAF &Winter Show @ 6:00 p.m. ! Thursday, Dec. 19th: Early Release at 12:00 noon ! Friday, Dec. 20th: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day

Monday, November 25th Breakfast

French Toast Sticks Assorted Cereals & Biscuit

Yogurt & Biscuit Apple Juice

Lunch 5 ” Personal Pan Pizza

Asian Egg Roll Garden Fresh Entrée Salads

Fresh Baby Carrots Steamed Broccoli Chilled Peaches,

Fresh Fruit

Tuesday, November 26th Breakfast

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs W/Grits & Biscuit

Hard Boiled Egg & Biscuit Assorted Cereals & Biscuit

Yogurt Parfait & Biscuit Fresh Fruit

Lunch Oven Baked Chicken

Patty/Bun Crunchy Fish Nuggets, Garden Fresh Entrée

Salads, Sweet Potato Fries Farm Fresh Green Beans Grape Juice, Fresh Fruit

Wednesday, November 27th

NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 28th

NO SCHOOL

Happy

Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 29th

NO SCHOOL

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

School lunch meals provide an assortment of foods including entrée 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.

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

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The Panther Run Elementary School Family would like to wish everyone a

Happy Thanksgiving! It is at this time of year that we pause and give

thanks for all of the blessings in our lives. It is also the time of year we look forward to spending quality time with the ones we love.

All the best to you and yours this Holiday Season!

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Career Day is coming to Panther Run Elementary

*** Plan Ahead ***

Friday, February 21, 2014. If you would like to share your career and help inspire

our students, please contact Dr. Chacona at 754-323-6850 or by email at Shannon.Chacona@browardschools.com

Panther Run is pleased to announce that the following students participated in the 2013-14 PTA Reflections contest:

George Bachelor Sabastian Palumbo Victoria Palumbo Ava Bachelor Zoe White Lily Sines Emma Rose Barefield Bianca Russell Elisa Arenas Tyler White Tomas Iturrioz Aaron Gomes Owen Sines Romina Torchia Jean Park Niah Reid Valentina Machuca

This year’s theme was ‘Believe, Dream, Inspire’ and students entered their very own art work based on the theme in six different categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Photography, and Musical Composition. Entries were divided into two divisions: Primary (K-2) and Intermediate (3-5). Only three students per category and division could advance to the Broward County Competition. In the event a category had more than three submissions, local professional artists were asked to help select three. County winners will advance to the State and possibly National contest. Congratulations to the following students whose entries have been chosen to advance to the next level:

Visual Arts-Primary: George Bachelor, Emma Rose Barefield, Ava Bachelor Visual Arts-Intermediate: Elisa Arenas, Lily Sines, Victoria Palumbo Literature-Primary: Aaron Gomes Literature-Intermediate: Elisa Arenas, Niah Reid Photography: Bianca Russell

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The ABCs of conferences

Try these suggestions to get the most out of your next parent-teacher conference.

Ask questions. A written list will help you remember what you want to know. You might ask whether your child participates in class or how well he gets along with classmates.

Be positive. You could tell the teacher about a classroom activity or lesson that your youngster particularly enjoyed. Sharing good news helps create a strong working relationship.

Check back. If, for instance, your child needs extra help with math facts or struggles with taking turns, see what you can do at home. Then, find out how and when to follow up on his progress

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Activity Corner: A musical experiment

Why do musical notes sound high or low? Your youngster can find out by making her own set of windpipes. She’ll learn about music and science at the same time.

1. Have your child cut nine straws to different lengths and leave a tenth straw whole. 2. Ask her to lay them side by side, leaving a little space between each straw. 3. Help her put tape across the straws, front and back, to hold them together. 4. She should cut two pieces of cardboard that are wide enough to cover the straws and tape

one piece to each side.

Now your youngster is ready to play her instrument! Suggest that she blow through one straw at a time. Does she know why each straw makes a slightly different sound?

Answer: The shorter the straw, the faster it vibrates (and the higher the pitch) when air is blown through it.

Celebrate Progress

Suggest that your child create a fun reminder of all the things she has accomplished. Let her cover a container with construction paper and label it “I did it!” Then, she can write each success (“memorized the state capitals”) on a slip of paper and put it in the container. When she’s feeling discouraged, have her read the slips.

11/7/13, 11:06 AMWalkAbout Autism 2014: Panther Run A Team - Dan Marino Foundation

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2 Months 18 Days

$14,964.00

WalkAbout Autism 2014

Panther Run A Team

WELCOME TO OUR DMF WALKABOUTAUTISM & EXPO, BROUGHT TO YOU BY

WALGREENS

TEAM PAGE! The Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo,brought to you by Walgreens, will be held Saturday January 25,2014 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. This is a greatopportunity for us to work together and make a difference forchildren, teens, and adults living with autism. Proceeds raisedthrough this effort will support local South Florida organizations,including hundreds of participating local schools as well as The DanMarino Foundation. What is really important to me is that all moneyraised here, stays here in South Florida! Why we need your help:There is no known cause or cure for autism. It is the fastest-growing developmental disorder, and according to the Center forDisease Control, 1 in 88 children in the United States have autism. Autism usually appears in early childhood, before the age of 3. Though symptoms and severity vary, autism affects a child's abilityto communicate and interact with others. Intensive, early treatmentcan make a big difference in the lives of many children with autismand enable them to achieve independence later in life. Currently,90% of adults with autism are unemployed which is a startlingstatistic! That is why I am asking for your support. Monies raisedwill provide much-needed resources to our community-basedprograms, services, and schools.

Help us help our community. Help us make a difference!

Panther Run A Team - Join Team RaisedGenny Lopez $0.00

PuzzlePins Panther Run $300.00

Team Gifts $0.00

Denotes a Team Captain

Panther Run ATeam

Goal:$2,500.00

Achieved:$300.00

Make a gift!

Team Donor List

Bike Rodeo$300.00

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In order to comply with the Broward School District policy, teachers no longer will be able to pass your order to the PTA. Our PTA will directly collect the Yearbook Orders and Yearbook Recognition Ad orders from your children. A PTA member will be in the main hallway, right next to the cafeteria from 7:30 am to 7:50 am on the following dates: November 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 26. December 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18 and 19. If you have any questions please contact Vicky at 954-380-2887 or email her at vickynrussell@bellsouth.net.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and

support. The Panther Run PTA

YEARBOOK 2013–2014 Pre-Sale ONLY $24

YEARBOOK Pre-Sale Order Form Student:____________________________________________ Grade : _____ Parent’s  email  ___________________________________________________ Teacher:____________________________ Telephone #: ________________ Number of Yearbooks: __________ Cost per Yearbook Pre-Sale Price: $24 Total Amount Enclosed: $______________ Cash Check #: ______

A receipt will be issued to the

student.

YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD PRE-SALE ORDER FORM I would like to order a: Full Pg (7.56 x 10.08) for $100 1/2 Pg (7.54 x 5) for $60 1/4 Pg (3.73 x 5) for $40 1/8 Pg (3.72 x 2.4) for $25 Well-Wish (no photo) Ad for $10. I am enclosing a: Disk with the ad saved as a High Resolution PDF or JPEG file. Scrapbook page for the Yearbook Committee to scan for me. Typed message to be used as a Well-Wish. Total amount Enclosed: $____________ Cash Check #:______________ Parent Name: _____________________________________Phone # : ________________________ Parent’s email : ___________________________________________________________________ Student Name: ____________________________________ Teacher: ________________________

Purchase your Yearbook and Yearbook Recognition Ad during the Pre-Sale dates of:

November 12 through December 19 Keep Your Memories Alive Forever

136 full color pages, including collages from most of the events of the year. Special classroom photos, clubs and groups, custom ads and well wishes. Available to all grade levels, Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Place Cash or Check payable to the Panther Run PTA inside the envelope and return it before the above deadline date to receive the Pre-Sale price. Final price of the Yearbook will be $26.

YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD COUPON Get 10% discount on your ad during the Pre-Sale.

Ad material must accompany the order. Offer valid until 12/19/2013

Dear Parents, This year the Yearbook Committee have set up access to the following website http://community.pictavo.com/ where you will be able to purchase your YEARBOOK and help you to create your YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD. If you wish to use this service, go to the above mentioned website and follow the instructions. It is a very user friendly website. You can pay with credit card. NOTE: you will be charged a fee for this service.

In addition you can be a great contributor to the YEARBOOK, you can upload pictures you have taken of your son/daughter’s  class  or  any special event and your picture may be selected to be part of the Yearbook.

PTA USE ONLY Date Paid:________

Initials: ______

MissionMissionMissionMission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Rick ScottRick ScottRick ScottRick Scott Governor

John H. Armstrong, MD, FACSJohn H. Armstrong, MD, FACSJohn H. Armstrong, MD, FACSJohn H. Armstrong, MD, FACS

State Surgeon General & Secretary

VisionVisionVisionVision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Candy Sims, Public Information Officer November 19, 2013 (954) 467-4784 / (954) 895-5745

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD

OFFERS HOLIDAY FOOD SAFETY TIPS (BROWARD COUNTY, FL) - As the holidays approach, cooking that special turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store the turkey? The Florida Department of Health in Broward County would like to offer a few simple steps to ensure a delicious and safe holiday meal. Holiday Food Safety - Remember the Basics: Clean, Cook, Chill, Separate Clean – Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces before and after food preparation, and anything else that comes in contact with raw turkey, poultry and their juices, with soap and water. Especially, wash your hands after preparing meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood. Cook to proper temperatures. Cook food to proper internal temperature (Check packing or instructions for correct temperature settings.) Check for internal temperature with a food thermometer. Separate – Do not cross contaminate. Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs and seafood and their juices away from ready to eat food and from each other. Chill – Refrigerate properly. Refrigerate or freeze prepared food and leftovers within two hours of food preparation. Make sure the refrigerator is set at no higher than 41° F and the freezer is set at 0° F. Defrosting turkey and other foods. The safest thawing method is in the refrigerator at 41° F. Plan ahead: a 16-20 lb. turkey can take: 2-3 days to thaw in the refrigerator, or 8-10 hours to thaw in cold, running water. Never thaw a turkey or any other food by leaving it on the counter. To stuff or not to stuff. The safest way to cook the stuffing is separate from the turkey. But whether the stuffing is cooked inside or outside of the turkey, the stuffing must reach an internal temperature of 165°F. If the turkey is stuffed, mix ingredients just prior to filling the cavity. Stuff loosely to help ensure safe, even cooking. Remember, the temperature of a whole turkey must reach 180 °F in the innermost part of the thigh and the center of the stuffing must reach 165 °F.

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Holiday Food Safety Tips Page 2 Timetables For Turkey Roasting (325 oF oven temperature) Size of Turkey* Cooking Time Size of Turkey** Cooking time Unstuffed Stuffed 4 to 8 pounds 1 ½ to 3 ¼ hours 4 to 6 pounds(breast) Not usually applicable 6 to 8 pounds(breast) 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours 8 to 12 pounds 2 ¾ to 3 hours 8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3 ½ hours 12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 ¾ hours 12 to 14 pounds 3 ½ to 4 hours 14 to 18 pounds 3 ¾ to 4 ¼ hours 14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4 ¼ hours 18 to 20 pounds 4 ¼ to 4 ½ hours 18 to 20 pounds 4 ¼ to 4 ¾ hours 20 to 24 pounds 4 ½ to 5 hours 20 to 24 pounds 4 ¾ to 5 ¼ hours *Turkeys above 24 pounds, add 10 to 15 minutes per pound cooking time and watch closely because cooking times will vary. **Do not stuff turkeys above 24 pounds because the stuffing will be in the temperature danger zone too long. Leftovers: Package leftovers in small portions and refrigerate or freeze within 2 hours of serving in smaller, shallow containers to ensure rapid cooling. DO NOT leave turkey, stuffing and other foods at room temperature on the table all day long so people can nibble. Reheat leftovers to proper temperatures: 165° F. Use a food thermometer to check temperature. Remember, if in doubt, throw it out. For additional food safety information call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854 or visit http://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm188807.htm. For information on programs and services at the Florida Department of Health in Broward, visit www.browardchd.org.

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