DeLaura MS 5. 2015 Piper Newsletter

DeLaura Middle School
PIPER Newsletter
May 2015
Issue 2, Vol. 10
Claudia Shirley
Robert Pruett
Amy Evans
Principal
Asst. Principal
AP Dean
Letter From Ms. Shirley
Greeting Scotties,
Wow! Less than 4 weeks of school left. Which means you will find many events and happenings to attend, and place on your May calendar before the last day of school arrives on June 1st. Time to mark
your calendar with these important dates and events.
May 7th
May 7th
May 11th
May 12th
May 13th
May 15th
May 18th
May 19th
May 20th
May 21st
May 22nd
May 25th
May 27th
May 28th – June 1st
Academic Awards Breakfast Celebration 9:30 am Café
Academic Awards Night Ceremony 6pm – 8pm SHS Auditorium
Civic EOC exam begins
8th grade class photo (Homeroom)
SAC meeting 8:30 am
8th grade Field Trip – Universal (after school)
Chorus Concert 7pm SHS Auditorium
Orchestra Concert 7pm SHS Auditorium
Band Concert 7pm SHS Auditorium
8th Grade Assembly 2:30pm SHS Auditorium
Yearbook Distribution last period of the day
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 9:30-10:30 am Café
Holiday for All- School Closed
5th period Exam – School dismissal 4:15pm
Shorten School Days for Exams (Release time is 3pm)
It is official, please congratulate AP Mr. Bobby Pruett as the next DeLaura Middle School Principal.
Mr. Pruett will take over the helm on July 1st and I am confident he will do amazing things for the students
and DeLaura communities. Many thanks to DPO officers, R. Weitz – Pres., M. Christensen – V. Pres.,
D. Owen – Treasurer, E. Carmer- Secretary and S. Carvalho- Volunteer Coordinator for their continued support throughout the year with coordinating events, volunteers, and special events on and off
campus. Kudos go out to the volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for assisting with the “Adopt and Island” event on April 18th. School and church volunteers worked together to
weed, trim, clean and spread mulch on the south side of the school. What a difference this landscaping
event made for our school. We had over 50 people show up to work. Great Job!
On May 21st, Winston Scott, Captain Ret. and NASA Astronaut, will be our guest speaker for the 8 th
grade assembly. Parents of 8th grade students, you are invited to attend the assembly to hear Captain
Scott speak. This will take place in the SHS Auditorium at 2:30pm. Please check in through the front office prior to attending. Final registration materials go home this month and will need to be returned prior
to the end of the school year. Completing these and other documents will expedite your student registration process in the fall. The 2015-16 DeLaura registration day is set for Thursday, August 6, 2015 from
8am – 4pm with the first day of school beginning on Wednesday, August 12th.
The Academic Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 7 th in the Satellite High School Auditorium. During the program and in front of a “full house“ we honored 224 of our amazing students handing
out over 348 awards which included Hunter Law receiving the Principal’s Award. These achievements and
accomplishments demonstrate dedication, commitment and hard-work on the part of everyone and it fills
me with “Scottie Pride.”
As the year closes, let me say it has been wonderful working with and for the DeLaura communities and
BPS. As you know, I am retiring on June 30th after 35 years of service. I look forward to retirement but
know I will truly miss the students, teachers, colleagues, and the many school events that surround a positive school environment. It has been an honor and pleasure being a “Scottie” and I appreciate the help
and cooperation extended to me throughout my time at DeLaura. Thank you for making a difference in my
life and the lives of the past and future “Scotties.” Have a restful, safe, and fun summer.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Team News……. .2
Related Arts News...4
Academic Awards…..5
Art / Literacy………..8
Spanish / Music……..10
Asst. Principal
News…………………....15
Counselor’s Corner..17
DPO
News…………………...20
Blessings to All,
Claudia Shirley, Principal
2015
2015
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SHARK TEAM
Ms. Vaughn - Science
Welcome to the end of the school year and saying goodbye to Middle
School! During the month of May, Sharks will comple the 8th grade science
curriculum with Chapter 13, Energy, Matter and Living Things. We will also
hold a brief unit on Human Sexuality from May 18th - 22nd. A letter was sent
home with your son or daughter. Please sign and return if you haven’t already
done so. The Human Sexuality Parent Letter is also posted to Edline, if you
need an extra copy. Exam dates are posted to Edline and the last day for students is June 1st.
Ms. Mitchell—Language Arts / Mass Media
In Language Arts, students are working on the Value of Work collection. We
are exploring poetry, argumentative articles, and fiction about the value of
work.
In Mass Media, we are working on the Call of Scotties literary and arts magazine. We are going through hundreds of submissions.
Ms. Herosian - History
Hero's 8th grade history sharks have mastered the art of the DBQ essay! They
just finished their 6th (or 7th) document analysis packet and outline pages. Next year, when a history teacher says, "let's write a DBQ", the sharks won't
groan and roll their eyes - they'll say, "yeah! bring it on!"
So very proud of how much they accomplished! Good luck!
SEA STAR TEAM
Ms. Oswalt - Science
Classes took the FCAT science test after spending 2 weeks reviewing information from 6th and 7th grade standards. I think most students felt pretty confident about their performance on the test. We are now working in chapter 13
and learning about photosynthesis, cellular respiration and cycles of matter. We
will finish up the year by learning to use microscopes and will do the required
human sexuality unit before exams. I know we are all counting down the days,
but we’re not done yet, so keep up the good work.
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Ms. Twadell’s
Multiple Disciplines
MARLIN TEAM
Ms. Roselip - Science
This has been such a great school year! It has been a privilege to teach your
children science and I thank you for your support at home. Students are
learning about DNA, heredity, and genetic engineering. Students will be revisiting their “Time Capsule” during the last weeks of school. During the first
week of school back in August, each student contributed information regarding their current height (practicing measurement), favorite food, best friend,
favorite book, artist etc. We then sealed the information for the remainder of
the year in a secure location in my classroom. Students will revisit this information in May and will be able to compare how much growing they have done
this year. Thank you for keeping your children focused on high academic
achievement during these last few weeks of school. Good luck in 8thgrade!
Ms. Wells - Language Arts
We have completed the first part of our Hitler Youth unit and are now currently reading The Outsiders. We will also study some poetry using song lyrics, limericks, haiku, and a special poem that is from the novel.
Students have been asked to keep all the Semester 2 assignments as this work
will be used to help study for the end of the year test. Please make sure that
your child comes to school with needed supplies such as pencils and paper.
We have seen a rash of students who continually come to class and borrow
materials on a daily basis. Please help us in this area.
Students/Parents remember the need to read for at least 30 minutes nightly
to achieve the AR Point goal. This is much of the homework in Language Arts.
AR Points are part of your child’s grade.
Additionally, if your child owes fine money, please have them pay it. It will
affect the registration process if these fines are not paid. Click the Media Center tab on our school’s Edline page to find out more.
Classes have been hard
at work this month! In
math we have been exploring the angles of
triangles, fractions, and
solving real world word
problems. Our Science
classes are honoring
Earth Day by learning
about the water cycle
and the three “R’s : reusing, reducing, and recycling. In Language
Arts and History we are
r e a d i n g
t h e
book, Alcatraz by C.J.
Henderson and watching the documentary Exploring Alcatraz.
This ties in with our
study of the Constitution and legal system.
Students- Even though
the school year is coming to a close, please remember to always come
to school with pencils,
lined paper, and a book
for silent reading!
Please continue to check Edline calendar regularly for homework due dates. If
your child is telling you they have none, you can be reassured when you check
the calendar for future (and past, in the case of absences) assignments anytime! Click on Calendar to access this data.
Please donate some tissues, we are OUT.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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ROCKET TEAM
Ms. Austin - Science / Science Research
Students will be learning about genetics and biotechnology. Students will be
preparing for a classroom debate and extracting DNA. Please continue to
check Edline for grades and upcoming weekly activities.
In Science Research, students are working on the Amazing Race and creating
their own inventions. Several students are competing in the Broadcom
Online Science Fair so we wish them the best of luck. Start brainstorming
some project ideas for next year : )
SEA TURTLE TEAM
Ms. Krueger - Civics
Please don't forget to watch a nightly cram session and follow up with some
EOC questions on the Escambia website. The links are all on Ms. Krueger's edline page. You will not regret the time you spend watching these and
completing the corresponding questions.
Good luck guys.
Ms. Nagy - Lanuage Arts
Related Arts
Mr. Hall
Aerospace - Did we really
go to the Moon, or did
NASA fake the Moon landings? We will join up with
the Mythbusters as they
explore some of the key elements of popular conspiracy theories.
Also this
month, we will be celebrating the many achievements
of the Space Shuttle; discussing the future of both
government and commercial space travel; and designing a future 3D Launch
Complex before buckling
down for the Semester Exam. An Exam Study Guide
will be provided and reviewed in class prior to the
exam.
Both Advanced and Regular LA classes are fully into their novels! There are
some big final projects attached to these novels- so please stay tuned to Edline! Exam reviews will also be posted to Edline mid-May. As always, if you
have any questions, please email me. Thank you!
Mr. Johnson - Science
Classes are in the 4th quarter and almost at the 2 minute warning of the
school year with just two chapters, 12 and 13 to complete. We are then going
to study for the now semester exam that will cover chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11,
12, 13, and 14. We will review for at least 5 days, maybe more, prior to the
test. It’s been a sensational school year and a real pleasure to have your child
in the classroom. I sincerely thank all the parents for their support of their
child. Thank you again, Mr. Johnson.
MANTA RAY TEAM
Ms. Westcott- Science
Our last unit of study will be Human Sexuality May 18-22. Students must
bring in their permission slips before May 5th with parent choice indicated
on permission slip. Last day of school is Monday June 1, 2015. Students and
parents, have a restful and safe summer!
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DeLaura 2015 Academic and Award Recipients
ADARYUKOV, LEO
ADLER, ERIC
AEBLI, TARYN
AIANI, JULIET
AMES, CHANCE
ANDERSON, ASHLEY
ANDRADE, NICO
ARGUIL, ALEENA
ARNOLD, TAYLOR
AVENTO, ISOBEL
BABINEAU, DELANEY
BADDERS, HAILEY
BALLARD, AUDREY
BARRY, SYDNEY
BARTLETT, TYLER
BAUGH, SAMANTHA
BERT, JOSHUA
BETTS, JOSHUA
BIERINGER, ALEX
BIERINGER, MIA
BOOCK, NICHOLAS
BOOKHART, ILLEANA
BORGHETTI, SAFINA
BOWMAN, ELIZABETH
BREESE, AMBER
BROWN, ALEXIS
BURDICK, MATTHEW
CAETANO, LUKE
CALLARD, BENJAMIN
CALLAWAY, TAYLOR
CARMER, KELLY
CARVALHO, CAMILLA
CERDENA, MAKENZIE
CHANG, TRISTEN
CHARLIER JR, JOHN
CHEN, JONATHAN
CHOSS, ADAM
CILIBERTI, MORGAN
CINTRON, MARIA
CLEAVER, AIDEN
COCHRAN, MACKENZIE
COLE, BEAU
COLLINS, SPENCER
CONLEY, SYDNEY
COOKE, HOPE
COPLEY, ERNEST
CORNELIUS, ERYN
CORNISH, RYAN
COWART, ABIGAIL
COYLE, BLAKE
CREECH, GARRETT
CRESPO, VINCENT
CROWE, GABRIEL
CUMMINGS, ALEXANDER
CURRI, LAUREN
CYPERT, ABBIGAIL
DALHEIM, JESSIE
DAWKINS, DERRICK
DeGRIE, LINDSEY
DIAZ, CECILIA
DICIOCCIO, BENNETT
DISHMAN, ZACHARY
DOMINGUEZ, MATEO
DONLEY, CADE
DOUGHERTY, GRANT
DOWNIE, KEVIN
DOWNIE, KYLE
EDWARDS, MADISON
ELBILTAGY, ABDULLAH
ESPOSITO, JOHN
FAIRCHILD, KAITLIN
FISHER, KIRRA
FISHPAW, VICTORIA
FLAJOLE, CORRIN
FLEMMING, MORGAN
FOLEY, JESSICA
FOSSENIER, CHRISTINE
FRICK, ROBERT
GALLI, JOBE
GAMIN, TANNER
GAUG, NICHOLAS
GRADT, EMMA
GRAFF, JACOB
GROSSMAN, MAYA
HAACK, RYAN
HAIGHT, CHASE
HAIRE, MAILE
HAMMOND, VICTORIA
HARDEY, LILLIAN
HARMANSKY, MCKENZIE
HARNESS, VICTORIA
HARRISON, ALYSSA
HATLEY, BRIANNA
HEISSENBUTTEL, MICHAEL
JANSSEN, BRADY
JANSSEN, CARSON
JOHNSON, LORISSA
JONES, WYATT
JULIANO, JACK
KAUFMAN, JESSIKA
KAY, JULIA
KEARNS, DAVID
KEYSOR, KARLY
KLIEM, EMMA
KNOX, HEAVEN
KOVACS, WILLIAM
KRASSEL, MACKENZIE
KRATZER, REGAN
LABURDA, CELESTE
LACY, JACKSON
LaLONDE-KUTZ, SKYLAR
LAMP, GAVIN
LAPPALAINEN, TRIPP
LARKIN, KEATHAN
LaSALLE, RYAN
LAW, HUNTER
LAWSON, ALLIE
LEMING, JESSICA
LEONARD, JAMES
LORETONI, JILLIAN
LOYA, VELOURIA
LYNCH, CONNOR
LYNCH, MATTHEW
MADSEN, TANNER
MALDONADO, DANIEL
MARKOWICH, IAN
MARSH, KLOEY
MARTINEZ, NINA
MARTINO, SAVANNAH
MASSA, KAYLA
MATTA, TIFFANY
MATTESSICH, LINDSEY
MATTIELLO, CHANDLER
MCDONOUGH, SYDNEY
MCGEE, MANNY
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DeLaura 2015 Academic and Award Recipients
MCKINNON, CASSIDY
MCMAHAN, MARGARET
MENCH, JACOB
MENDOZA, ARIANA
MERCADO, JOSHUA
MORRELL, ZACHARIAH
MORRIS, ISABELLE
MOSHER, JAKE
MOSTERT, PAIGE
MULLON, OLIVIA
MURRAY, JONATHAN
MURTHA, ROBERT
MURTO, CAROLINE
NAFADI, OSAMAH
NEIL, ALLISON
NELSON, MORGAN
NELSON, SHARDAI
NESBY, TRAVIS
NETTIK, AIDAN
NETZLEY, KENDALL
NGUYEN, ANDREW
NORRIS, MAKENZIE
ORR, ANNA
OWEN, DANIEL
PARKER IV, ROBERT
PARNELL, CHEYENNE
PATTERSON, EVAN
PENA, DENISSE
PEREZ, ELENA
PERLMUTTER, ISABELLA
PHILLIPS, JAELYN
PITTS, RAELAN
PROSPERO, REECE
RAMOS, ALLISON
REED, NATALIE
REHRER, EMILY
RENNEMANN, JORDYN
RENNEMANN, KENZIE
ROBBINS, NINA
ROBERSON, LUKE
ROGERS, NATHANIEL
ROHLEEN, TAYLOR
ROMERO, JOSHUA
SANJAY, SARINA
SANTOS, CAROLINA
SAYDO, SHAWN
SCHEINBART, EMMA
SCHIEMAN, MAXIMUS
SEDAROS, AMANDA
SELTENRIGHT, JOHN
SHENBAUM, MICHAEL
SHODA, ANTHONY
SIGMON, KELLY
SIGMON, MICHAEL
SIVCO, JULIA
SLATE, MARIA
SMITH, ALAINA
SMITH, GRIFFIN
SMOOT, CIENNA
SOLAZZO, HALEIGH
SORENSEN, ADDISON
SORY STEEL, HAVEN
SPATH, AMBER
STAHL, ANGELINA
STEPHENS, CHRISTINA
STILLA, JAYDEN
SUSANJ, TIBOR
TARRILLO, DEEGAN
THOMAS, MICHAELA
THOMAS, RYLEE
THOMPSON, KOBE
TREJO, JACOB
TULIER, JOSHUA
VALVERDE, BRIANNA
VALVERDE, BRYCE
VANCE, DELANEE
WALKER, KELSEY
WALKER, MELODY
WASHBURN, STEPHANIE
WEBB, ZANE
WEEMS, EMILY
WELCH, BRENDAN
WERTZ, WYATT
WESTON, GRACE
WHITE, CHARLES
WILLIAMS, ANJALI
WILLIAMS, JOHN
WILLIAMS, RYAN
WILSON, CASEY
WILSON, MOLLY
WOLFMAN, ANDIE
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Ms. Jones - Pre-Algebra and Geometry honors have been working through their curriculum as well as preparing for their FSA or EOC testing. All students are encouraged to do
their personal best on these rigorous tests. Location lists have continued to be shared on the
student Edline.
Ms. Faust - Algebra Honors students are finishing Module 17: Quadratic Functions and
preparing for the Algebra EOC. Algebra I students are finishing Module 16: Solving Quadratic Equations, and also preparing for the EOC. All students take the EOC between May 411th. Completing Algebra Nation will help benefit both Algebra student's grades and to study
for the EOC. All students will end the year with the Statistics unit as their final test in Algebra. Study for that EOC!
Ms. Bright - Pre Algebra: Chapter 15 Two way Tables
15.1 Two way frequency tables
15.2 Two way relative frequency tables
Math 2 :
Finishing Chapter 9 on Circumference, Area and Volume
Chapter 10 Random Samples and Populations
Chapter 11 Analyzing and Comparing Data
Chapter 12 and 13 Probability
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DeLaura Places at Math Bowl
Eight DeLaura students competed at the District Math Bowl Saturday, April 18. Representing Math 2 Advanced, we had David Kearns and Michaela Thomas. Our geometry team consisted of Alaina Smith and Wyatt Jones, who both played a role in coaching the team at the
weekly practices. Our Algebra 1 team: Audrey Ballard, Kelly Carmer, Blake Coyle, and Maggie McMahanTeam, placed 3rd in the district for the written portion of the competition.
They each earned ribbons and their trophy will be displayed in the DeLaura trophy case for
years to come. Mrs. Kledzik, the team sponsor, is so proud of all 8 for a job well done!
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A Few Words From The Mayor About ART…
Art student, Julia Kaye & Art Teacher, Ms. Thacker were congratulated by Mayor Kathy Meehan & the Water
Department Official Jennifer Wilster at Melbourne’s City Council meeting April 28th while Julia’s proud father, Gary Kaye, snapped the photo. Julia’s artwork won First Place in the Water Droplets Poster Competition
& a $45.00 monetary award. De Laura is very proud of Julia & her achievement. Julia is also entering the
Space Coast Art Festival’s Poster Competition. This award has a $500 cash prize. Good Luck Julia.
Also in April, 8th grade Art student Amber Breese won Honorable Mention for her 3D Fiber Art Sugar Skull
pillow in the Brevard Public School’s Student Art Show. Other students also had work entered; Lindsey
DeGrie, Velouria Loya & Allie Neil.
It has been a very productive & successful year for De Laura’s Art students & Ms. Thacker would like to extend
her gratitude to all the hard working & talented students she has had the privilege of teaching this year.
LITERACY NEWS …
All library materials are due on 5/8/2015. Please ensure your child turns in all of their library
materials to avoid overdue fines. If you have a question regarding any overdue materials or
fines, please feel free to contact our library staff at 321-779-2000 x3012.
Summer Reading ProgramAttention all rising eighth grade students. Our summer reading has just been announced!
PLEASE SEE p.8 FOR DETAILS and encourage your child to read as many books from
the list as possible. They can earn valuable extra credit as well as double AR points to use
throughout the upcoming school year.
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Espanol 1:
Can you believe it? It’s “el fin” of the year. We have learned so much in Español 1! But don’t
have a fiesta yet . . . we still have 2 more chapters and an EOC exam before we get off for
“vacaciones.” In our last chapters we will be making dioramas of our “casas ideales” and
comparing them. We will be learning how to formulate “ing” sentences in the present progressive and reviewing how to use Stem-Changing verbs. Finally we are hitting the past tense!
Then it’s EOC time. They have received the study guide for the EOC vocab as well as all the
grammar concepts we learned in class. There is also a quizlet practice website posted on Edline. We have taken and will take more EOC practice tests to prepare us for the big test day
(last week of school during normal exams).
Español 2:
Yo estoy muuuuuuuuuuuy triste :( You are all going to leave me for escuela secundaria. I
have loved being your teacher and will always have a special place in my heart for the first
kids I have had 2 years in a row. Parents, as you have probably heard, the official EOC has
been canceled, but I am still giving my own teacher-prepared “EOC” or final exam. It will not
be easy, so the kids still have to study. In the final days of Spanish 2, we will be speaking and
listening A LOT. The class is now completely taught in Spanish the entire period (even the
grammar concepts :) We have 2 more chapters to attack – movies and driving. I wish you all
the best next year!
I hope all your students have enjoyed my class as much as I have enjoyed being their teacher!
Con cariño,
Sra. Haskett
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Music News
Florida Orchestra Association, Solo & Ensemble Festival was held on April 11 @ Central
MS…. Scotties had 24 entries!!!! 15 received SUPERIOR ratings!!!!
Orchestra News…. Spring POPS Concert May 19, 2015 @ 7 PM … Satellite High Performing
Arts Center …. Free admission ….
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The 2nd Annual DeLaura String Camp is scheduled for July 27 – 31, see attachment for more
details
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I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate DeLaura Middle School’s Odyssey of the
Mind team, who competed at the state level on Saturday, April 11th, at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. They had previously competed at the regional level on March 7th,
where they placed 3rd out of the fifteen teams in their division. The top three teams in each
division were invited to compete at the state level. Out of the 18 state teams in our division,
DeLaura placed 8th overall. This is quite a feat considering it was most of the students’ first
time participating in Odyssey of the Mind. Also, our team didn’t get started until January,
where most teams started working in October. Needless to say, I am quite proud of the team
which includes: Madison Edwards, Maya Grossman, Victoria Harness, Emma Kliem, Deegan
Tarrillo, Grace Weston, and Bry White. The team and I would also like to extend a huge
THANK YOU to Mrs. Lara Tarrillo, who graciously donated her weekends and even vacation
time in order to prepare students for the competition. We couldn’t have done it without her!
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Physical Education
May 22, 2015: The last day students will dress out for Physical Education class. Physical Education lockers will be cleaned out at the end of each class period. Students are encouraged to
bring a bag/backpack to take all items home. Any 8th grade student may donate their Physical
Education uniform to DeLaura via the Physical Education Department.
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YEARBOOKS
There are only a few yearbooks left! To purchase your copy, please send $55 cash or check
made out to DeLaura in an envelope to the Front Office, with your child’s name on the outside.
Books will be distributed during the last hour of the day May 21st. To see if your copy has been
reserved, check the list outside of guidance. This list is updated weekly.
2016 Yearbooks will be on sale starting August 1, 2015 for $40. You can purchase your copy at
the pre-sale rate via the online link (posted on Edline 8/1/15) or by stopping by the yearbook
table at registration. Students are GUARENTEED 3 appearances minimum in every yearbookso don’t miss out on this great sale price! Please note: yearbook purchases made with a check
must be separate from other registration purchases (ie: planner, PE uniform, etc.), so please
plan accordingly. Payment plans and recognition ads will also be available at that time. If you
have any questions, please email Mrs. Nagy [email protected].
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Basketball Information for DeLaura Middle School 2015 - 16 School Year
Open Gym will be held on the 2nd and 3rd day of school. This is an opportunity for Student/Athletes to have
fun and a chance for Coaches to get to know those trying out.
Boys Before School 7:30 – 8:30AM
Girls After School 4:30 - 5:30PM
Tryouts will begin on the 4th day of school. Tryout length will vary based on the number of participants.
Boys Before School 7:30 – 8:30AM
Girls After School 4:30 - 5:30PM
In order to tryout Student/Athletes must have all paperwork turned into the Athletic Director, Coach Watson, by the first day of tryouts. Student/Athletes in 8th Grade must also have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
since entering 7th Grade.
Required Paperwork: Due by the 3rd day of school!
EL 2 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (Signed/Dated by a Doctor and be valid up to November 2015)
EL 3 Consent and Release from Liability Certificate
EL 3CH Consent and Release from Liability Certificate for Concussion and Heat-Related Illness
DO NOT TURN IN EL FORMS TO GUIDANCE OR THE FRONT OFFICE!
No Paperwork/No Tryout
Season
The Season will run through the middle of October.
Practice
Monday through Friday (As Scheduled on Saturdays)
Boys Before School 7:30 – 8:30AM
Girls After School 4:30 - 6:00PM
Games
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Start at 5:00PM and 6:15ishPM
Girls play first on Tuesdays
Guys play first on Thursdays
Transportation is provided to and from away games
Student/Athletes may ride home with parents
Parents must sign out their Student/Athletes with their Coach
For More Info contact: Coach Watson [email protected]
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Assistant Principal / Dean’s News
Mr. Bobby Pruett: Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Instruction
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Exam schedule can be found on the next page, posted on Edline and sent out on Kibbles N Bits. There
will be no early exams. Students who are absent and miss an exam, will need to make arrangement within the first two weeks of the summer to come in and take the exam.
Pre-Registration materials for the 2015-2106 school year will be going home to all current 7th graders in
the next week or two. All of those forms need to be returned to your child’s Civics teacher. Getting these
forms completed and turned in prior to the end of this school year will give you a fast pass and allow you
to bypass those stations during our registration in August.
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year will be August 6th from 8:00am – 4:00pm in the cafeteria.
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Ms. Amy Evans: Assistant Principal - Dean
Volunteering builds your child’s awareness & respect for others
Volunteering in the community is more than a nice thing to do. Community service provides your middle
schooler with valuable learning opportunities. It can also broaden his/her horizons and give him/her a
better understanding of things around him/her. By performing community service, your child may:
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Gain new insight. Does your child think “the poor” all fit a stereotype? To him/her are “the homeless” all the same? Working with them could help him/her see that they’re people just like he/she is. And
that may lead him/her to respect them more.
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Become more connected to the community. Your child’s world likely revolves around school, home
and friends. But helping out in the community may widen his/her world a little. And, hopefully, that
“widening” will also boost his/her awareness of –and sympathy for – others!
Best of luck to all 8th grade students. Go forth to high school and make great choices. The next four years
will fly by, so be sure to learn as much as you can.
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Calling all volunteers!
It’s that time of the year! We are going to celebrate you and your dedication to DeLaura on Friday, May
22nd beginning at 9:30 AM in the café.
Please RSVP to Vicki Robbins in the front office at 773-7581 extension 1000 or via email at [email protected] if you plan to attend.
Thank you again for all that you do for DeLaura! We truly appreciate you!
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2014 – 2015 2nd SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
May 27th = 5th PERIOD EXAM SCHEDULE – NORMAL DISMISSAL
9:30 – 11:30
5th PERIOD EXAM
11:33 – 12:50
4th PERIOD & LUNCH
1st LUNCH = 11:33 – 12:03
2nd LUNCH = 12:20 – 12:50
12:53 – 1:31
6th PERIOD
1:34 – 2:12
7st PERIOD
2:15 – 2:53
1st PERIOD
2:56 – 3:34
2nd PERIOD
3:37 – 4:15
3rd PERIOD
May 28 – June 1st EXAM SCHEDULE – EARLY DISMISSAL at 3pm
May 28th = 6th & 4th EXAMS
9:30 – 11:37
6th PERIOD EXAM
11:40 – 12:50
HOMEROOM & LUNCH
12:53 – 3:00
4th PERIOD EXAM
May 29th - 7th & 1st EXAMS
9:30 – 11:37
7th PERIOD EXAM
11:40 – 12:50
HOMEROOM & LUNCH
12:53 – 3:00
1st PERIOD EXAM
June 1st = 2nd & 3rd EXAMS
9:30 – 11:37
2nd PERIOD EXAM
11:40 – 12:50
HOMEROOM & LUNCH
12:53 – 3:00
3rd PERIOD EXAM
Lunch schedule will be announced and posted in the classrooms.
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Each year the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an Individual
Education Plan (IEP) to determine how well your child’s school is partnering with you and promoting
your involvement in your child’s education. The Parent Survey for the 2014-15 school year is available through May 31, 2015 and is being conducted primarily online ( http://www.esesurvey.com ). This
survey is to be completed by parents whose child or children have an IEP. Parents who have more
than one child with an IEP should complete the survey for each of their children. If you need a paper
survey, please call (321) 633-1000, extension 562 with the number of surveys that you require. Paper
surveys are available in both English and Spanish. Your feedback is important in helping the state and
local school systems continue improving educational programs for children with special needs.
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CAFETERIA NEWS
We are fast approaching the end of the 14-15 school year – hard to believe it’s coming to an end! It has
been a joy to see all of our students over the course of the year and to have been able to offer them
healthy meal choices.
Our café continues to offer a variety of entrée items daily as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, low fat
milk and dessert items. We can even meet the needs of our vegetarian students with a variety of items.
Our middle school students are at a crucial stage of development and the end of year/course testing is
ongoing. It is important to make sure they eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch to sustain and increase
their learning capacity.
Breakfast is offered daily at no cost to the students. Please encourage your child to stop in and grab a
bite to eat before hitting the books for the school day. Prepayments in the form of cash or check are accepted daily during breakfast and lunch periods. Due to the end of the school year approaching, checks
will only be accepted through the last week of May 2015. You may continue making payments online
at www.mypaymentsplus.com using a credit or debit card. When making payments online, please allow 24 – 48 hours for the funds to post to your student’s account.
Any funds remaining at the end of the year will roll over to next year or follow your student to any
Brevard County Public High School.
Any questions in regards to the breakfast or lunch programs should be directed to the Café Manager at
773-7581 ex 3010.
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