vision - Lutz Elementary School

Volume 1 Issue 5
May/June 2015
Turner/Bartels K-8
9020 Imperial Oak Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33647
P: 813.907.6801
Dr. Jonathan Grantham, Principal
F: 813.907.6805
www.turnerbartels.mysdhc.org
Principal’s Letter
Hello Tigers,
A Hillsborough County
May is here and testing is over! Thank you all for everything each of you has done to assure our
students came to school rested and ready. Test scores will be out soon and I am confident we did very
well.
Public School
This month is filled with many end-of-the-year celebrations and student acknowledgments/
recognitions. Several field trips, musical performances, 5th grade field trip, 8th grade Dance, 5th grade
banquet, 8th grade banquet, Field Day, Patrol Picnic, Battle of the Books, and countless other thrilling
activities are just a few of the things that will be happening during the month of May. Please be sure to
join us as we celebrate all of the accomplishments of our brilliant students.
County School Board
As we revel in the remarkable feats of our students, I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to
recognize our teachers and staff. During the week of May 4th, we take time to honor our fabulous
faculty. These professionals are utterly astounding and sacrifice so much to make TBK8 one of the
best schools in the state. If you have an opportunity, please join me this week as we pay special tribute
to the outstanding people that work at our school.
As we conclude this marvelous school year, I would like to invite all parents to attend the upcoming
Gala on May 30th at Hunter’s Green. This event is designed to let our adult supporters enjoy a night
out while bidding on auction items to support our school. Tickets are on sale through qtego.net/qlink/
TBK8. As we begin to think about next year, please pay careful attention to communication from the
school.
Susan L. Valdes, Chair
Doretha W. Edgecomb, Vice Chair
April Griffin
Sally A. Harris
Carol W. Kurdell
Melissa Snively
Cindy Stuart
I thank you all for everything you do for our school and I sincerely appreciate each of you. As always,
if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jonathan H. Grantham, Principal
Turner/Bartels K-8 School
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647
Office: (813) 907-6801
Fax: (813) 907-6805
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TBK8 Important Dates
May 23rd - 3rd Grade LEGOLAND
Trip
May 28th - Field Day (Grades KG,
1st, 5th)
May 29th - Field Day (2nd, 4th, 3rd)
May 13th – Family Night (McDonald’s
at Cross Creek & Bruce B Downs)
May 22nd – 8th Grade Dance (Pebble
Creek Country Club)
VISION
May 22nd – Movie Night (LC Cafeteria
and Covered Court)
May 28th – PTSA General Assembly;
6:00pm (LC Cafeteria)
May 30th – TBK8 Gala (Hunter’s
Green)
June 3rd – 5th Grade Banquet (LC
Cafeteria)
We will provide an education that
nurtures inquiring minds through
enriching and challenging learners
for real-life solutions all by
Students and Teachers Energizing
young Minds.
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Administration & Leaders
2014-2015
Principal
AP For Administration
Dr. Jonathan Grantham
Laura Wilton
AP for 7th & 8th
Samuel Bullock
AP for 5th & 6th
Cortney Hastings
AP for PreK, 3rd & 4th
AP for K, 1st & 2nd
STEM in the Classroom
“The Chick Project” was a success in Ms. Bent's
class! Students conducted a Science Experiment
to see “If more space causes chicks to grow
faster.” Twice a week the chicks are weighed and
measured, data was collected and graphed.
Lara Barone
Stacy Cervone
Guidance Counselors:
7th & 8th
Layla Serrano
5th & 6th
Marni Wonderley
Pre-K, 3rd, 4th
K, 1st & 2nd
Sarah Guggenmos
Aimee Addison
Specialists:
Student Success Specialist
ESE Specialist
Mary Dance
Stephanie Wilson
STEM Coordinator
Ashley Galfond
STEM Coordinator
Nicole Tuminella
Reading Coach 6-8
Dr. Kimberly Schwartz
Reading Coach K-5
Theresa Scholl
Math Coach K-8
School Psychologist
Social Worker
Technology Resource
Jennifer Fantauzzo
Brandy Riviere
Lourdes Gonzalez
James Weaver
Media Specialist-UC
Kristen Sundberg
Media Specialist-LC
Elaine Kurtright
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Interview by: Briyelle Pierre, 8th Grade and Mya Morgan, 7th Grade
Name: Mrs. Cervone
Title: Assistant Principal
How long have you been teaching?: Mrs. Cervone has been teaching for 18 years.
Where did you attend school? : She went to school at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA and
the University of South Florida (USF) in St. Petersburg , FL.
What was your most embarrassing moment in school? : “In high-school, my dad dropped me off and
when I got out of the car, he would play his music really loud, dance to the song with the window down
and whenever somebody passed by he would tell them that he was my dad.”
What is your strangest fear?: “I have a really strange fear of cats. I try to avoid cats at all costs... like
if I was watching TV and I see a cat I would turn off the TV. One time Mrs. Addison was talking to some
kids saying “Come see my cat! Isn’t she cute!” and as soon as I heard cat I was asking “WHAT CAT!!!
HURRY CLOSE THE DOOR!!!” and I was so terrified. So it’s kind of like a cat-phobia.”
What would you do if you were the one survivor in a plane crash?: “I would first come up with a plan
for getting some people to come help me. Then I would try to figure out where I was so they could
communicate my location.“
What did you have for breakfast? : “All I had for breakfast today was coffee.”
If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?: “The song I would probably sing
would be UpTown Funk because my 5 year-old son loves that song.”
What is your least favorite thing about humanity?: “It seems like a lot of people choose to be angry
instead of finding ways to be happy.”
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If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you, and why? : “Cheri Oteri
because she is from Philadelphia and could get my accent right. She is also funny, and I like to think I am
funny.”
What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? : “One day I got new shoes and I was
bragging to everybody about my new shoes and how I only got them for $11.00. On the second day of
wearing them, the strap broke and I had to walk around with one broken shoe for the rest of the day. The
funny part is that I was bragging about how cheap I got them for and then they broke on the second day.
Now I know why they where so cheap.”
Where would you go in a time machine?: “If I had a time machine, I would go back in time to when
Abraham Lincoln was president because so many things intrigued me and how he was a leader and his
impact on people.”
What would you do if you won the lottery?: “If I won the lottery I would first pay off all my bills. Then, I
would buy a big house near the beach where my family could come and enjoy it.”
Counselor Corner
School Counselors: Aimee Addison K-2, Sarah Guggenmos Pre-K, 3-4, Marni Wonderley 5-6, Layla Serrano 7-8
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Mrs. Laura Wilton
Mrs. Lara Applegarth
Mrs. Carol Chromik
Can you match the TBK8
“before” picture to the
“after” picture?
Mrs. Jennifer Zabatta
Mrs. Kellie Sischo
Mrs. Brittany LaMattina
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Mrs. Debra Booth
Mrs. Annelis Diaz
Mrs. Aimee Addison
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Thursday, May 28th
Friday, May 29th
K…9:00-10:30
2nd…9:30-11:00
1st…11:00 – 12:30
4th…11:30 – 1:00
5th …1:15 – 2:45
3rd…1:30 – 3:00
Mon 5/18
12pm-3pm
Tues 5/19
8:15am-4pm
Wed 5/20
8:15am-4pm
Thurs 5/21
8:15am-4pm
Fri 5/22
8:15am-3pm
5:30pm-7:15pm during Family Movie Night, which is showing "Despicable Me 2"
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Interview by: Briyelle Pierre, 8th Grade and Mya Morgan, 7th Grade
Name: Michael Champagne
Title: 5th Grade Math & Science
How long have you been teaching?: Mr. Champagne's career started 8 years ago and
has ben teaching TBK8 for 3 years.
Where did you attend school?: The University of South Florida (USF)
What is your strangest obsession?: “Taking things apart and putting them back together.”
What would you do if you were the one survivor in a plane crash?: “Build my own paradise and
rethink my priorities in life.”
What did you have for breakfast?: “Two sausage biscuits with cheese and a coke at Burger King.”
If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?: “Mad World” Gary Jules
What is your least favorite thing about humanity?: “The evil that people can do to one another.”
If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you, and why?: “Kevin Bacon,
because I looked like him in college.”
What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?: “Briyelle’s response of “who” when I
answered “Kevin Bacon.”
Where would you go in a time machine?: “I would go to the 1920’s because people had a good
chance to become somebody.
What would you do if you won the lottery?: ”I would create a school for kids with disabilities.”
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TBK8 PTSA
President’s Message
Thank you to parents, teachers, and students from the Turner/Bartels K-8
PTSA!
This has been a challenging year with the many activities, events, and
fundraisers for TBK8. I could not have done all that we accomplished
without the help of the many parents, teachers, and yes, even our
students. These last few days of the school year will be a busy one, but I
did not want to let these days go by without saying a BIG THANK YOU to
all those who dedicated their time, energy, and devotion to our students.
The PTSA board could not have done any of this without you!
Since the start of this school year, our TBK8 volunteers have logged
1066.25 hours! To put this in perspective, the hours are equivalent to one
(1) full-time 40-hour per week volunteer for almost 27 weeks. These are
amazing numbers; next year I would like to see this number increase!
These numbers also do not count the time and effort put in by our
teachers, staff, and Executive Board. In total, the number would most
likely be 3 times this amount if all hours were counted. As you can see, it
takes a village and we couldn’t have done it without all the help.
I would also like to thank our teachers, staff, and administration during
this transition year. The support we have received has been tremendous.
I appreciate the time and energy each of you has spent to help make an
event possible, make our students feel special by donating your time, and
all your talents! While this year was a transition for all of us, I hope next
year we can make it even more special for the students.
There are still many opportunities during these final weeks where
volunteers will be needed to execute the year-end events, dances, or
banquets. PTAvenue is available for you to view all volunteer
opportunities. So, if you have not used the tool yet, I encourage you to
take a few minutes to access: www.ptavenue.com (School code: TBK8)
to register. Once in the site, you can view the calendar for current and
upcoming events. Without our volunteers, we would not be able to
support the programs and events offered to our community. We hope you
will consider helping support TBK8 this year, even if for an hour, to allow
us to meet our goals. If you have questions, you can reach out through
email at: [email protected], our PTSA Facebook page: Turner/
Bartels K-8 PTSA, or by leaving a message at either campus’ front office.
Thank you again for all you do, have a GREAT SUMMER, and, as always,
Go Tigers!
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2014-15 Executive Board
President
President in Training
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Vice President Memberships
Directory Chair
Promotional Chair
Ruth Boknevitz
Ron Dell
Shelby Floyd Humbert
Priti Verma
Michelle Acosta
Sita Medhuri Kuppaa
Enaya Engleton
Vacant
Vice President Ways & Means
5k Run Chair
Box Tops Chair
Business Partner Recruiter Chair
Family Nights Chair
Dance Chair
School Spirit Items Chair
Vice President Programs
5th Grade Celebrations Chair
6th/7th Grade Celebrations Chair
8th Grade Celebrations Chair
Labels For Education Chair
Community Outreach/Clothes
Closet Chair
Dad’s Club Chair
Grandparent’s Breakfast Chair
Rebecca Kulish
Vacant
Ashwini Ghatge
Erin McGee
Emily Hamilton
Daniela Miladinovic
Health & Safety Chair
Reflections Chair
VP of Volunteers & Hospitality
Volunteer Chair
Baking Chair
Classroom Parents Chair
New Families/ Tours Chair
Sunshine Coordinator Chair
Vice President Communications
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Chair
Forms Development Chair
Newsletter Chair
PTSA Website Chair
Media Center
Public Relations
Melissa Grady
Chandree Dostal
Lisa Dosal
Vacant
Farah Green
Vacant
Carol Lutze
Kim Whitehead
Melissa Smith Fields
Vacant
Katrin Clark
Melissa Smith
Roxie Maxwell
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Rachel Perna
Jennifer Gupta
Hope Buksbaum
Sharon Hayes
Trish Ryan
Susie Kidd
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
PTSA Upcoming Events
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PROGRAMS
Newsworthy Information
The PTSA is looking for volunteers for the 2015/2016 PTSA Executive Board. An Intent to Run
letter has been or will be sent home with students. If you are interested in supporting the
PTSA and TBK8, there are Executive Board positions available. While positions may still be
held by a current board member you may still run for the position. Please review the letter
and provide your intent to run by May 21st. You will be given an opportunity to run from the
floor during the General Assembly meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00pm. The General
Assembly meeting will be held in the lower campus cafeteria.
May 28th – PTSA General Assembly
6:00pm (LC Cafeteria)
2015-2016 PTSA Executive Board Positions
Executive Board Positions
Executive Board Member
President
Ruth Boknevitz
President In Training
VP Ways & Means
Chandree Dostal
OPEN
(Interest has been shown for this position)
OPEN
VP Programs
Rachel Perna
VP Volunteers/Hospitality
Jackie Ross
VP Communications
Shelby Humbert
Treasurer
Kim Whitehead
OPEN
(Interest has been shown for this position)
Michelle Acosta
VP Memberships
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS!
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BIG
thank you to Chick-Fil-A for sponsoring the Family Night on March 18th and
Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe for sponsoring the Family Night on April 23rd! Both events had
great turn outs from our Tiger families, and a portion of the sales from both locations will be
donated back to our school!
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Mrs. Long, Mrs. Humbert, Mrs. Monaghan, and Mrs. Powell's classes
used Discovery Education to take a “Virtual Field-Trip” to an egg farm.
Below is information showing what they learned and photos showing
the “Trip.”
Fresh Foods: From Farm to Table
Today we will learn to…
• Identify and explain the steps that fresh foods, such as eggs, go through in the production and delivery process from farm‐to‐table
• Use online resources to discover facts about the production process of eggs
• Compare agriculture in our state with other states
Mr. Sealy's class and Mrs.
Steven’s class participated in the
virtual field trip to Goddard
Space Flight Center on May 1st
- National Space Day.
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Tiger Tots
It’s time to sign up for the Turner/Bartels Tiger Tots program! We are accepting registrations for the
2015-2016 school year.
Information
Times:
Fees:
Registration Fee:
8:45 am – 3:25 pm
Tuition: $ 550 per month
$100 (non-refundable)
Students must be four years old by January 1, 2016. You will need to submit the following to
complete registration:
 Hillsborough County Registration/Enrollment form (provided by school)
 Provide a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and Social Security Card
 Proof of Immunization and physical examination on Florida forms
Please call Cindy Weymouth @ 813-907-6801 Ext. 303 for further information.
Summer VPK Program
Hillsborough County Public Schools is offering a FREE educa onal VPK program for children entering Kin‐
dergarten in the fall of 2015! Plan now to take advantage of the FREE 30‐Day summer program at a Hillsborough County Public School near you. Give your child a jump start into kindergarten! Program Loca ons: Bailey, Bellamy, Bing, Bryan, Buckhorn, Chiles, Crestwood, Cypress Creek, Gorrie, Gra‐
ham, Just, Mitchell, Mort, Oak Grove, Oak Park, Po er, Schmidt, Sheehy, Sulphur Springs, Summerfield, Thonotosassa, BT Washington, Wi er Program Dates: June 15, 2015—August 4, 2015 Program Times: Monday—Thursday, 7:30 AM ‐ 6:00 PM (flexible) Child must be 5 years old or turn 5 on or before September 1, 2015. Child must have been born between September 2, 2009 and September 1, 2010. Child may not have previously a ended a VPK Program during the school year. VPK Hotline 813-272-4840
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Complete the numbering of each letter and use the chart as your key to complete the quote from Rosa
Parks. Send all completed puzzles to the Front Office to be displayed in the cafeteria.
Send all completed puzzles to the Front Office to be displayed in the cafeteria.
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Got the summer blues? Come join our Inaugural
Bengal Tiger Sport Camps! We know you have
vacations and fun planned so we will conduct our
week long camps at various times throughout the
summer. Come join Coach Korpi and Coach
Reynolds for some fun!
Reading Skills Summer Program
Designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of
Reading Development, our summer reading programs for
children in grades K-5 help improve reading skills and
comprehension. Speed reading and study skills programs
are available for children in grades 6-12, college
students and adults.
The four camps will be the following:
June 15th – 18th Football/Capture the Flag
June 22nd – 25th Basketball
July 13th-16th Baseball/Softball
Programs for the following ages:
July 20th -23rd Soccer/Kickball
4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergarteners
Entering 1st Graders
Entering 2nd Graders
Entering 3rd Graders
Entering 4th or 5th Graders
Entering 6th, 7th, or 8th Graders
June 15th - June 18th
@ TBK8
Entering 9th, 10th, or 11th Graders
Entering 12th Graders, College Students, or Adults
The summer reading programs are available in Bradenton
and Tampa.
To speak with a Reading Skills program coordinator or
enroll by phone,
call 800-964-8888, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8
a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
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