CITIZENS OF THE WEEK

During the school year, students in Kindergarten and 1^st grade are recognized for being good citizens (good behavior, helpful attitude, and an eagerness to learn) at school.  The following are this week’s citizen of the week: 

Christian Menzel, Kenneth Kouril, Lisa Arce, and Phillip Arundel.

 

NO SCHOOL THIS WEDNESDAY

There will no school on Wednesday, November 11^th in observance of Veterans Day.  Thank you Veterans!

 

1^ST QUARTER ELEMENTARY REPORT CARDS ARE BEING SENT HOME TODAY

The first quarter ended on Wednesday, October 28^th.  Elementary student report cards will be sent home with students today, Monday, November 9^th.  Middle school student report cards will be mailed home this week.  Please contact Donna Marks if you do not receive a report card by the end of the week.

 

STAFF APPRECIATION RECEPTION THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10^TH

The PTA is hosting a Staff Appreciation Reception this Tuesday, November 10^th, under the Pavilion immediately after school.  All parents, students, and community members are welcome to come to show their support and appreciation for the incredible job that our teachers, administration, and support staff do for our students and for the school.  Please come show our staff how much they are appreciated!

 

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

There will be a Volunteer Orientation held on Monday, November 16^th at 8:05 a.m. in the conference room. 

 

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” THE MUSICAL – THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12^TH, 13^TH, 19^TH AND 20^th AT 7:00 P.M.

Dear Parents, We are proud to announce that The Sanibel School Performing Arts Class will be presenting Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” musical on Thursdays & Fridays, November 12^th, 13^th, 19^th and 20^th at 7:00 p.m.  The show is open to the public and will take place in The Sanibel School Auditorium.  Tickets are $7.00 adults & $2.00 students/children.  Tickets will be sold at the door and seating will be on a first come, first serve basis.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. and will last about 85 minutes.  On Friday, November 20^th there will be a special pre-show performance by our Middle School Steel Drum Band “PANORAMA” beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Be sure not to miss this special performance as our talented middle school students take the stage.

 

THE PRICE of thE YEARBOOK WILL INCREASE AFTER DECEMBER 1^st

In order to cover the cost of our yearbook, we are only able to offer the reduced rate of $35.00 for a limited time.  Order your YEARBOOK NOW.  They make a prefect holiday gift.  This year’s book will be in FULL COLOR!  Last year we ran out of yearbooks.  Don’t be the one left out when the yearbooks are gone. An order form is located at the end of this Monday Reporter.  As of December 1^st the price increases to $40.00 and the personalization options will no longer be available.  Orders may be turned in to the school office or online at www.JostensYearbooks.com. 

PREPARE AN AD for the 2010 Sanibel School Yearbook  Put together some photos and some loving words, and let everyone know how wonderful and creative your child is. Place an ad in The Sanibel School 2010 Yearbook.  Orders for personal and business ads can be sent directly to the yearbook company. Ads may be created directly online at JostensADService.com or can be mailed to Jostens using the order form available at the school. Questions?  Contact Jostens at (800)358-0800. 

 

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIDE AND PATRIOTISM CELEBRATION

Join youth from across the district, celebrating the arts and honoring our veterans on Tuesday, November 10th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.  The annual Pride & Patriotism Program is a project that showcases the artistic efforts of youth in our community.  Students in district schools are invited to participate in visual art and poetry contests, culminating in awards presented by military veterans at the event.  The works of the winning students will be on display.  The Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform a concert of music in tribute to patriotism and veterans in addition to performances by school choruses and marching bands.  Seating is general admission and event tickets for the community are $7.00 and can be ordered from the Southwest Florida Symphony Box Office by calling 418‑1500.  Tickets will also be available for purchase the night of the event at Barbara B. Mann Hall’s box office.

 

HELP YOUR KINDERGARTNER PROGRESS IN READING

Having just completed FAIR (Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading), our kindergarten students have begun the journey of a lifetime.  With your child’s report card, you (and every K-5 parent) will receive a FAIR parent letter with some suggestions, and here are others from the Florida Center for Reading Research which may assist you with your new readers.  (1) Create a special workspace and schedule daily quiet time for your child to do his/her homework from school.  Be sure this is a time that you are available to help if needed.  (2) Schedule 15 minutes of special time every day to read to your child.  Before you read, read the title and look at the cover and pictures inside.  Ask your child what the book may be about (prediction.)  After reading, review the prediction and clarify your child’s thinking. Did you know we learn more from a mistake than from getting everything right, especially if someone talks about it with us?  (3) Play rhyming games. Say two words that rhyme (cat, sat) and ask your child to say a word that rhymes.  Take turns and make it fun.  (4) Take every opportunity to help increase your child’s vocabulary.  Do this by pointing to things (concrete) or discuss ideas (abstractions) to raise the level of your child’s vocabulary; reading books to and with your child above their reading level is a fabulous and productive practice.  Good luck!  Holly Smith, Reading Specialist    

 

HOLIDAY MEALS FOR FRANKLIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bags are now available in the front office for only $10.00 each!  Decorate your own or the students will decorate a bag for you!  F.E.A., along with Bailey's Grocery Store, will fill the bags with a Holiday dinner and deliver it to students at Franklin Park Elementary School before winter break.  We will also have a table set up at Bailey's to sell more bags.  Our goal is 500 bags, one for each student to bring home!  If you would like to help, please contact Sandy Messinger (sandra1234@comcast.net) or Linda Reynolds (lindasr@leeschools.net).  Our delivery caravan will leave from Bailey's after school on Wednesday, December 16th!  Thank you for your support!

 

GROUP COUNSELING

Would your child benefit from small group counseling sessions?  Mrs. Reynolds, our school counselor, offers group counseling, what she refers to as ‘lunch bunch’ groups.  The sessions are held during lunch time and are focused on those students who need help with social skills, are dealing with a recent death in the family, or live in a divorced/divorcing home and are struggling with the arrangement.  Since there are always several students at each grade level with needs, it is great opportunity for them to be able to meet and participate in counseling activities to with other children.  If you would like more information, please call Mrs. Reynolds at 472-1617 or email her at LindaSR@leeschools.net

 

THE GREEN TEAM

We want to thank all the Leos that collected glasses over the fall break. We had 75 pairs of recycled glasses delivered to us. This will allow many adults and children to read, work and support their families. The collection box will remain out in front of the school with Mr. and Mrs. Green watching over it if you would like to drop glasses off throughout the year. Thanks again for your service to others.

 

INTRAMURAL SPORTS NEWS

SEA DRAGONS BASKETBALL

Middle School basketball try outs will begin Monday, November 16^th. Come ready to play from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the gym. Make sure you have an insurance form already signed in order to practice. There will also be practice on Wednesday and Thursday, November 18^th and 19^th. Future practices will be posted online at http://schoolsites.leeschools.net/sbl/DebbieSK/default.aspx . Goooo Sea Dragons!

9^TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT

The middle school Turkey Trot will begin Tuesday, November 24^th at 9:00 a.m. on the bus ramp. Free t-shirts for the first 75 entries. Make sure you sign up by Thursday, November 19^th. Entry forms will go out this week!

TURKEY TROT PRACTICE CONTINUES

Are you ready for the Turkey Trot? Coach Earle is going to help you get ready! Meet at field three on Thursdays, November 12^th, and 19^th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to prepare. Bring your own water and be ready to run!

SIGN UP TO BECOME AN ATHLETIC BOOSTER MEMBER

The mission of The Sanibel School Athletic Booster Club is to enhance the school’s athletic programs and promote school spirit.  Please support our Athletic Booster Club by becoming a member today! 

 

PTA NEWS

MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA-SPONSORED YARD SALE

We will be having two yard sales again this year for middle school students to raise money for upcoming field trips. This year’s yard sales will be on Saturdays, January 30^th and February 27^th, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on the school pavilion.  Each family will be responsible for their own set-up, clean-up and money collection!  So, start cleaning out those closets now!  Any questions, call Sandy Messinger at 395-9207.

 

SANIBEL SCHOOL FUND (SSF) NEWS

CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER NIGHT IS THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10^TH

Join us on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month for Sanibel School Night at Cheeburger Cheeburger. Dine from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to The Sanibel School Fund. Childcare and entertainment for the kids will be available free of charge. Sanibel School Cheeburger nights will continue monthly during the school year on the second Tuesday of every month.  Future Cheeburger nights are 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, and 7/13.  

 

PAVERS SALES

The last 2009 Paver Installation in the Middle School Courtyard will take place at the beginning of December.  Order forms are available in the office.  If you would like to purchase a paver to be installed this year, please turn in your order by Wednesday, November 11^th.  Please include your $100.00 donation to the Sanibel School Fund with each paver order.  If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer McSorley at 560-2355 or jenmcsolrley@embarqmail.com.

 

SSF MEETING

There will be a SSF meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18^th in the conference room. 

 

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH HELP NOW AVAILABLE

Mrs. Cortese will be offering math assistance every Wednesday after school from 2:20 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Room 5.  This is a great opportunity for students to get extra help with their math assignments and homework.  Parents must arrange for their child’s transportation home at 3:15 p.m.

 

OUR SHAREPOINT HOMEWORK WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING

The Lee County School system has set up a user friendly website to replace the Schoolnotes site used in previous years.  The new site is a SharePoint site, and our school’s web address is http://schoolsites.leeschools.net/sbl

Many of our teachers have prepared their home pages for viewing assignments and upcoming events. 

Please refer to this site to check for homework assignments whenever your child is absent from school.  In the event that your child will be missing more than two days from school you may also email the teacher for assignment information. 

 

LUNCH MENU

In an effort to conserve paper the monthly school lunch menu is no longer being printed.  Should you want to view the lunch calendar please go to www.leeschools.net.  From the home page click on the orange color tab marked SCHOOLS.  Under school Information (at bottom of page) select LUNCH MENU. Under MENU (shaded in brown on left hand side) Select Elementary or Middle School.  Select the current month. 

 

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

The School Advisory Council’s purpose is to advise the principal regarding school matters.  The committee is also responsible for developing the annual school improvement plan.  The council is composed of parents, teachers, administrators, as well as business and community representatives.  The list of this year’s members may be found in The Sanibel School Calendar Handbook.  The SAC meetings for the year are scheduled in the conference room on the following dates:              Wednesday, November 18^th

                                    Wednesday, December 16^th

                                    Wednesday, January 20^th.

                                    Wednesday, February 17^th.

                                    Wednesday, March 17^th

                                    Wednesday, April 21^st

                                    Wednesday, May 19^th

                                    Wednesday, June 9^th

All meetings begin at 2:30 p.m.  Parents and staff are welcome to attend.