May/June - Tomoka Elementary PTA
May/June - Tomoka Elementary PTA
May/June - Tomoka Elementary PTA
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From the principal’s desk…<br />
Dear Families…<br />
It is hard to believe that our school year is almost over. It has been a whirlwind year full of learning,<br />
growing and lots of fun!<br />
Congratulations to our state <strong>PTA</strong> Reflections Award of Merit winners. Logan Littell (film/video) and Emily<br />
Fichera (photography) were recently recognized at the April 27 th School Board meeting.<br />
Teacher Appreciation Week is <strong>May</strong> 3-7 and <strong>May</strong> 4 is designated as National Teacher Day. Our <strong>Tomoka</strong><br />
teachers devote their time, energy and hearts to our students. Please take the time to thank your child’s<br />
teacher. The <strong>Tomoka</strong> teachers are Volusia County’s finest.<br />
National Nurse Appreciation Day is <strong>May</strong> 12. Stephanie Roddy, school nurse, is a knowledgeable and<br />
caring member of the <strong>Tomoka</strong> team. Nurse Roddy, we appreciate you.<br />
Planning for the 2010-2011 school year has begun. If you would like to provide input regarding next year’s<br />
teacher, you are welcome to submit a letter to me. In the letter, please describe the learning environment<br />
that is best for your child, as well as any other information that is relevant to your child’s educational needs<br />
or learning style. Do not submit a specific teacher’s name. If there is information that is pertinent<br />
regarding non-placement in a particular classroom or non-placement in a class with a particular student, let<br />
me know that specific information. You may also include social, behavioral and/or community issues that<br />
should be addressed. Please include your child’s name, the 2010-2011 grade level and your signature.<br />
Letters will be accepted through <strong>May</strong> 28, 2010. Remember, classes must be balanced regarding<br />
performance, race and gender.<br />
W.L. Mullens, the founding principal of <strong>Tomoka</strong> <strong>Elementary</strong>, passed away in February. W.L. was an<br />
exemplary educator, a visionary leader and a truly phenomenal gentleman. His dear family designated<br />
<strong>Tomoka</strong> <strong>Elementary</strong> as the recipient of the remembrance donations. Because of this kind gesture, we were<br />
able to purchase Elmo Document Cameras for our teachers. W.L.’s giving spirit and love of <strong>Tomoka</strong> lives<br />
on.<br />
Report Cards for students in grades K-5 will be mailed on <strong>June</strong> 18. The Parent Portal is open 24 hours a<br />
day, seven days a week, and is always a great way to access your child’s report card and other school<br />
information. Remember to “Get Connected with the Parent Portal”.<br />
Many thanks to the <strong>Tomoka</strong> <strong>PTA</strong> under the leadership of Nicole Gillespie. The Fall Festival and Health<br />
Fair were both tremendous successes. Membership is at an all time high and five state <strong>PTA</strong> awards were<br />
received. Many special projects were funded including technology, PE needs, tutoring, club sponsorships,<br />
student planners, postage for final report cards and a dining room aide. You and your parent organization<br />
are phenomenal!<br />
As our 2009-2010 school year comes to a close I want to thank the dynamic faculty and staff, the fabulous<br />
students and you, the wonderful parents, for a successful school year. It has been a pleasure to work with<br />
you and your child. On behalf of the <strong>Tomoka</strong> staff, thank you for another great year of support and success.<br />
Have a delightful summer.<br />
Best regards,<br />
Julie Johnson
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