Sixty Seconds with the Superintendent | |
Each week, we receive questions for the Superintendent from students in pre-K through 12th grade. In this video series, Ms. Beamon will answer these questions and help our families and the community we serve get to know the leader of our public schools. | |
What's Cool in Our Schools | |
Sticky Situation - Correction Tape Needed! | |
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In last week's Seminole Spotlight, we mistakenly used the wrong image and name for our assistant principal piece. We are here to correct that mistake and celebrate the TWO assistant principals at two schools who gave their students a real treat with an incentive to tape the AP to the wall.
We want to make sure we note BOTH of these awesome educators and put the correct names and photos out there for our families to enjoy.
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Rebecca Wagner, Assistant Principal
Heathrow Elementary
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Kellie Cashion, Assistant Principal
Spring Lake Elementary
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Eastbrook Elementary School Students Experiment with Air
Mr. Spoon's 5th graders at Eastbrook Elementary participated in a demonstration to prove that hot air is less dense than cold air. The experiment was a part of their lesson on weather, the classroom's science topic that day.
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Lake Howell High School Breaks Ground on New Math and Science Building
On Tuesday, school board members, district and school leadership, staff and students gathered to officially break ground on Lake Howell High's new addition to their campus.
The two-story building will be 45,000 square feet. The first floor will include nine classrooms, three lab spaces, the early childhood classroom with its own lab space, and the outdoor “little hawks” play area.
The second floor will feature 12 classrooms, three lab spaces, and a teacher planning area.
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Lake Howell High School Band Director Wins Prestigious Award from Barry Manilow
Article courtesy of Fox 35
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The legendary Barry Manilow was in Orlando on Tuesday night, performing at the Amway Center and giving an award to a local teacher.
The music icon sings about a miracle on stage, and off-stage he has created one right here in Central Florida.
Lake Howell High music teacher Jose Eslava was the winner of the Manilow Music Project, receiving $5,000 for himself and $5,000 for a school instrument. We caught up with him before the concert during his music class. "We are in need of a tuba. I have six tuba players, but only five functional tubas."
"All around the country, they’re running out of instruments in music and art classes because of budget cuts," Manilow told FOX 35. "These kids are playing musical instruments that are old and broken down. So, when I heard that 15 years ago, I thought, I gotta do something."
That’s why this famous singer created The Manilow Music Project, a non-profit organization that provides instruments to students. Now he’s doing something for Central Florida music students. Eslava plans to buy a new tuba for his classroom.
"Jose is one of the people that continue to teach music to children," Manilow said, "and it’s so important because music will change a young person’s life."
"Overwhelming, wonderful, a magical experience," was how Eslava described Tuesday's night show. He said musical performances can change a student’s life forever, and that’s why this award is so important. "You get all these students who come from different talent levels, different backgrounds, different lifestyles, and you come together to do this one magical thing."
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SCPS Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day Together | |
Many of our schools, employees and district leadership joined in the festivities for celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | |
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Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School Has A Very Busy Long Weekend!
This past weekend Goldsboro Elementary had a number of their students participate in numerous events in the community.
On Saturday, two FIRST LEGO League Robotics teams participated at the RoboFest event held at Spruce Creek High School in Volusia County. The Space Droid Team won an award for the unique innovation project. Both Robotics teams picked up an alternative bid to participate in the upcoming regional event. This event was attended by public and private elementary and middle schools from all over the area, along with some private groups as well.
Also, a number of students represented at the local math competition which was held at Heathrow Elementary School. At this event, students win individual trophies for their grade level, which also included first place in 3rd , 4th and 5th grades. Goldsboro also took home the overall first place in the event.
Not only were they represented at STEM Robotics event and the Math event, students also showed off their sport skills at the Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Competition. We had two current students win in their age brackets and a former Goldsboro student win in his age group.
Then on Monday, at the local Sanford Martin Luther King Parade, the D.R.U.M. Group marched in the parade while showing off their drum skills and drumming on five-gallon buckets. These students also showed off their musical writing ability by performing beats the group composed themselves. The school's safety patrol members marched in the parade as well. Students were met with many members of the community shouting out "that was my elementary school" as they went by, making the event all the more special and an honor to continue the legacy that was started so long ago.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Kathy Ellis
Red Apple Dining's Feature Fridays are back! Meet Greenwood Lakes Middle School's Restaurant Manager Kathy Ellis. Learn what her favorite part of the job is, her favorite menu item and more in this week's #Feature Friday!
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Getting to Know New School Board Member Autumn Garick | |
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month | |
Seminole State "Decision Day" Event for SCPS Seniors | |
Seminole State College's Decision Day event, postponed due to the hurricane, is coming up soon! SCPS seniors are invited to learn all about Seminole State and other important information including financial aid for college on Friday, February 3rd from 10am - 12:30pm on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. Click the button below to learn more and register! | |
Special Events for SCPS Families | |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens.
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400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-320-0000
www.scps.us
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Seminole County Public Schools
Educational Equity - Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Educational Equity Administrator for Seminole County Public Schools has the responsibility of assuring compliance with the educational equity requirements by providing technical expertise, monitoring activities or programs related to compliance, and responding to equity complaints. One of the responsibilities is to administer the Educational Equity Complaint/Grievance Procedures as adopted by the School Board.
It is the policy of the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, that no employee, student, or applicant shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination and/or harassment under any educational programs, activities, or in any employment conditions, policies, or practices conducted by the District. The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age, religion, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Additionally, the School board of Seminole County provides equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by 34 C.F.R. 108.6.
Every employee, student, or applicant for employment at Seminole County Public Schools has a solemn right to be treated fairly, equally, equitably, and with dignity. If for any reason you - the employee, student, or applicant for employment - find that you have been victimized by acts of discrimination and or harassment, whether intentional or unintentional, you are strongly encouraged to file an Educational Equity Complaint or Grievance with the Educational Equity Administrator, or any county or school-level administrator. All such complaints must be immediately forwarded to the Educational Equity Administrator for dissemination, action, and resolution. Forward to: SCPS Educational Equity Administrator, Seminole County Public Schools – Human Resources, Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773-7127. 407.320.0317.
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