Pelican Press - Pompano Beach Elementary

Pelican PressPompano Beach Elementary700 Northeast 13th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060Phone: 754-322-8050 Fax: 754-322-8090 Michelle Garcia, PrincipalVincent Dawes, Assistant Principalhttp://www.broward.k12.fl.us/pompanobeachelNovember 2010DATES TO REMEMBERBAT II TestingNovember 29 - December 1SAC MeetingNovember 30, 6:00pmPrimary Honor RollDecember 6, 8:30 amIntermediate Honor RollDecember 8, 8:30 amChristmas BreakDecember 20 - January 2Celebration of LearningParent NightJanuary 20, 5:00-7:30pmGuidance NewsThis year, students will berecognized at each Honor RollAssembly with the newcategory of "PerfectAttendance". In order toachieve perfect attendance,students need to be presentand on time each day of thequarter.SES informationAt this time, the district hasreceived over 10,000 SES applications for eligiblestudents by the deadline. The Title I allocated amountper student is $1502. Therefore, our district can onlyserve 6,255 students with the SES set aside. As aresult, the district is required to prioritize all studentapplications received by the deadline. Per therecommendation of the FDOE, priority has been givento students in grades 3 through grade 8. At this time,the kindergarten through second grade students havebeen placed on hold to receive SES tutorial services. Ifthe district receives additional funds to serve thosestudents, the parents will be notified. If you have anyquestions, please contact the school's SES facilitator.Attention all 5 th Grade Parents:It’s time to start thinking about where your child will attendmiddle school. Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beachoffers 3 nationally recognized, academically challenging, awardwinning Magnet Programs. Qualified students may apply forScience/Pre-Engineering, International Affairs & Business orT.E.E.N.S. Parents should plan on attending the “MagnetPrograms Showcase” at the Broward County Convention Centeron December 8, 2010 from 5PM – 9PM. Crystal Lake will hosttheir own Magnet Programs Open House on Thursday, January6, 2011 at 7PM. Please contact Ms. Lenecia McCrary, MagnetPrograms Coordinator, at Crystal Lake Middle for moreinformation at 754-322-3150.

You can now add money to your child’s school meal accounts at Pompano Beach Elem. via the Internet usingSchoolPaymentSolutions.com. This web site accepts Master Card and Visa Credit Cards for payment into student mealaccounts.You can stay up-to-date with your child’s spending in the cafeteria. In addition, you can even receive notifications so you nolonger have to worry about your child’s account balances.The goal is to offer an efficient and convenient method of payment for parents and schools. The service offers to ease theprocess of gathering and managing funds for your student.You no longer need to send a check or cash with your child. Once an online payment is made, money is added to your child’saccount within 2 business days. The payment amount and a small transaction fee are charged to your credit or debit card.Your credit or debit card account will be charged $2.50 for each transaction. Transactions may include deposits into accountsfor multiple students made at the same time.Getting started is easy. Go to www.browardschools.com, click on Departments, then Food & Nutrition Services where you willsee On Line Meal Payments which will link to School Payment Solutions or you can type in your web browserwww.SchoolPaymentSolutions.com and proceed to create an account. Then easily add your child to your account forpayments. The following information will be needed to add a child(ren) to your account:apple US State Where School District Residesapple Child's School Districtapple Child's Schoolapple A valid email address for your accountapple Child's Student ID (10 Digit Number)apple Street Addressapple Child’s Birth DateIf you should need further assistance, contact Food and Nutrition Services at 754-321-0215.November Students of the MonthDaniel Parmenter McInerneyKassie James SchulteMehki Thomas R. AzimJoshua O’Connor BernotaMarkayla Posey DearthTharynna Voltaire DorvickMichelle O’Connor BowensEumaria Beal BurnsMel Charaba CianfloneJose Miguel Marticorena ClarkeNathan Lesane Muniz BuenoBelinda Lormeus DeSimoneLanayah Ladouceur LeonArmon Forrest MillonCassandra Cherenfant WilliamsWilgens Petitfrere DaveyKevin Cenecharles ArnowSaniah Perry BartonEliesha Tanis BrownJessica Ambrocio SilerJalon Lovett TiemersmaIrineo Coronado AuerbachConstanze Straub EngelkeRobinson Therolis MartinJa’Kerria Thompson McPhailShane Schulte DellersonKiandra Vincent BencieIsabel Torres FosterTravelis Mosley HallMichael Thompson WalkerAries Hartung RandallAlyssa McCrater RowntreeNick Rendina Dellerson/PE BAT II testing for grades 3 - 5 is scheduled fornext week November 29 - December 1. Please besure that your children get a good night’s sleepand a good breakfast so they can do their best onthe test. Also be sure to get to school on time!Children should not be on campus before 7:15 ambecause there is no adult supervision before that time.FCAT NEWS...This year our FCAT testing will take placein April.Happy Thanksgiving!The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy orprocedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color,disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion or sexualorientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/orharassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEOCompliance at (754) 321-2150 or Teletype Machine TTY (754)321-2158.