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1430 LasL Weklva 1rall
Longwood, llorlda 32779
hone: 746-3130 lax: 746-3163
november 2013
rlnclpal: Mar[orle Adamczyk AsslsLanL rlnclpal: !eff lose
Seminole County Public Schools
www.scps.k12.fl.us or www.wekivaelementary.com


Principals Message
As Thanksgiving approaches Im
reflecting on the first semester and I
am thankful for many things. There
are the simple things like giving
students Koala awards for reading on
the ramp, receiving Halloween treats
from a student, and having our
Kindergarteners laugh at my crazy
socks. I am even more thankful when I
hear a student share with me they met
their times table goal for fours, or
reading science journals that shared
not only results and conclusions, but
reflections on their learning and what
they still need to work on. I am
thankful when students tell me they
have read three Sunshine State Reader
books. I appreciate being invited to
listen to reports or watch students
working on technology projects.
Just recently, I could not be prouder
watching our fifth graders teach; yes
teach, To Be Kind to their
classmates. Students read a book
called, The Juice Box Bully to other
classrooms. The book shared the
message that not being kind is not
allowed at the school. Children drew
pictures of being kind to others at
school and then made a promise to be
kind too. The To Be Kind Movement
started at Lake Brantley High under
the direction of Adam Sherman,
Seminole Countys Teacher of the
Year. Mrs. Soltrens daughter,
Danielle, is one of his students.
Mrs. Soltren, Danielle, and Mr.
Sherman approached me about
bringing the TBK to Wekiva. The K
in Koala stands for Kindness, so
without hesitation, his students teamed
up with our students in fifth grade and
together they organized the activities.
The collaboration was wonderful.
Students prepared lessons; showing
their leadership skills in the process.
Building social and emotional skills is

just as important as developing the
academic skills in our children.
Kindness directly impacts learning
too. Students start to notice the good
things in one another. Practicing To
Be Kind is now part of our school
language.
The month of November brings a
cornucopia of school activities that
will benefit the students, Assessment,
fundraising, vision screening,
American Education Week, Third
Grade Veterans Day Performance,
Super Scientists, Student Council
Food Drive, Emergency Practice
Drills, Report Cards, and
remembering the history of
Thanksgiving. I thank you for your
understanding, cooperation, patience,
and kindness!
Until next time,
Ms. Adamczyk

Parent Reminders
PLEASE REMEMBER
The Car line is a NO CELL
PHONE zone. It is
important we keep
everyone safe.


Good News!
Ms. Cornett received a Foundation
Grant to purchase items for her
classroom!
Student Council is collecting can
goods. Kindergarten is also collecting
can goods for the Bags of Hope
organization.

Community Kudos!!!!
*Mr. Kramer for his landscape skills!
*Track Shack for the generous
donation to be used for our Cross
Country Meet.


PTA News


Thank you to everyone who helped
us with the Fall Festival from the set
up on Friday night to the clean up on
Saturday night. Costume Winners are:
Saraya Craig and Christian Camelo
Chili Contest winners are:
Jessica Leon, Jim Baird, and Kim
Perdew.
Fund Runners
PTAs ONE BIG FUNDRAISER is on
November 14
th
. Start saving those
pennies or dollars to help raise money
for technology at our school! The
kick-off on November 5
th
was loud
and fun! Students run on the 14
th
. See
flyer on back of newsletter.

Reflections
A reminder to all of our artists, your
masterpiece is due November 15!

Lisa Romine
Wekiva PTA President

November
8
th
Picture make-up day
14
th
Fund Run Fundraiser
8:45am PK 1
st

9:55 am 2
nd
3
rd

11:05 am 4
th
5
th

15
th
Student Council
17 22
nd
American Education Week
19
th
Report Cards Go Home
First Grade Field Trip
22
nd
Fourth Grade Field Trip
21
st
, 22
nd
Kindergarten Field Trip
27
th
29
th
- School Closed
December
12
th
Winter Music Concert
17
th
-- 19
th
1:00 Early Dismissal
20
th
- January 6
th
Holiday Break
January 7
th
Classes resume