Welcome to Floresta
Floresta is a wonderful school with a long and rich history of excellence. This year we celebrate its 30th birthday. The school played a vital role in the community in the early days, and many of the students who attended in the 80′s and early 90′s are now parents whose children are enrolled. It is exciting to have former students as part of school family and we are honored that they chose Floresta for their children.
Read MoreReading Needs to Be Part of the Summer Routine
Ms. Eugene, a third grade teacher at Floresta, composed a letter to parents filled with great ideas about summer reading. It includes ideas to make reading fun, great websites, and a list of books at most of the Lexile levels. Here is the link to it. Summer Reading
Read MoreFamily Golf Day at PGA on May 11th
Please read the attached memo describing a fun day that has been planned by Centennial High School’s JROTC on May 11th, at the PGA Golf Center in St. Lucie West. To pre-register, please print the application and mail it to the address listed or you can register on the day of the event.
Read More2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan
Pupil Progression Plan 2012-2013 This link will take you to St. Lucie’s 2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan for Elementary Schools. This document gives important information about grading, retention and promotion, acceleration, attendance and tardy policies, and much more. Please take the time to read it and refer to it when questions arise.
Read MoreChanges for Customers Who Use Checks
The St. Lucie County School District has a new policy about using personal checks to pay for school purchases. Please read the attached document describing the changes. These changes began in January of 2013. SLCSB Check Usage Policy Update
Read MoreMath Facts Fluency Challenge
Math Facts Fluency Challenge Please read the attached memo that was sent home on April 9th, alerting parents and students of a math challenge for the last nine weeks of school. The reward for those students who master the math facts assigned to their grade will be an invitation to a super fun event. Click the link to learn how you can assist your student and what event we are planning!
Read MoreHelping Your Child Prepare for Tests
Click below to learn how you can help your child prepare for the upcoming tests that will be given to all third through fifth graders beginning on April 15th.
Helping Your Child Prepare for the Test English Test Preparation Spanish Version
With the end of the school year approaching, Florida schools are preparing for FCAT 2.0 testing. FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science will be administered from April 15 – 26, 2013.
The FDOE encourages parents to learn more about Florida’s assessment. The following documents are provided to help parents understand the purpose of the FCAT 2.0 and what the assessment looks like for students: FCAT 2.0 Fact Sheet, FCAT 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions, FCAT 2.0 Sample Questions and Answer Keys.
The following testing policies are in effect to ensure security and validity of results:
Electronic Devices—If your child is found with any electronic devices, including but not limited to cell phones and smart phones, during testing, including bathroom breaks, his or her test will be invalidated. Students should either leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing.
Testing Rules Acknowledgment—Prior to testing, test administrators read testing rules to students, and students must acknowledge they understand the rules by signing the Testing Rules Acknowledgment statement.
Test Invalidations—Students are responsible for working on their own during the test and for protecting their answers. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. Additionally, the department employs a test security company, Caveon Test Security, to analyze student test results to detect unusually similar answer patterns.
Leaving Campus—If your child leaves campus before completing the test (e.g., for an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to complete the test. If your child does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please be mindful not to schedule appointments on testing days.
Students perform best with plenty of rest and a nutritional breakfast prior to testing. The department recommends parents ensure students are well-rested and encourage students to do their best during testing.
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Begins on April 8th
Student Assignment has established Open Enrollment Dates for the 2013 – 2014 School year for K-8.
Schools and Student Assignment Office will begin taking applications April 8, 2013 – May 3, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school years.
All schools will be have pre-printed applications for Pre-K students, rising 6th graders for elementary schools, and for students that are out zone. Applications will also be available on the SLCSB web site.
Families will be notified of school assignments by June 1, 2013.
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