...and to EARMA BROWN, PLMS 2007-08 SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR!
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PLMS's Krista Kelly finds her name (above) among the 2008 Teacher of the Year honorees, recognized at a ceremony at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort on February 20, 2008.
Former PLMS teacher Jeffrey Bednar (now at Wolf Lake Middle School), was also honored...and he found his name, too!
Krista Kelly takes the stage to accept her well-deserved honors!
Click the links to read more about the OCPS Teacher and Support Persons of the Year!
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Florida Department of Education / FLORIDA LEARNING NETWORK The Department of Education recently completed the production of an interactive web based tutoring program that we hope will be helpful to your students for mastering the Sunshine State Standards and providing homework assistance. The Florida Learning Network, http://www.fllearningnetwork.com, provides students homework help when they need it. Whether students are struggling with subject-related concepts or need assistance with weak skill areas, tutors are available through the convenience of the Internet. Students can connect with a tutor from home, after-school programs, the library—anywhere there is an Internet connection. Florida Learning Network is a collection of online resources for students in grades K-12. Tutoring and guidance in accordance with Sunshine State Standards is provided for mathematics, science, reading, and social studies at no cost. Florida Learning Network provides students with these resources:
Tutoring hours are Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time and Central Time for K-5 grades and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time and Central Time for grades 6-12. Help desk hours are from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Information containing the registration process for teachers and district administrators will be emailed later this week. Students, parents, and librarians can register at any time. Students under 13 must have parental permission to participate in the tutoring sessions. Only students can participate in the tutoring sessions but parents can link to their student and view saved tutoring sessions. Florida Department of Education Office of School Improvement 325 W. Gaines Street Room 314 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Phone: 850-245-0756 Fax: 850-245-0803
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The 8th grade PLTV News crew had a chance to tour the offices and studios of WKMG-TV / Local 6 recently. CLICK HERE to see pictures from the field trip!
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Special Health Notice With all the current news about Staph and MRSA (methycillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections in the news, Orange County Public School district would like to give you some important information about this bacteria, its causes and its treatment: What is Staph? Who gets Staph infections?
How are Staph infections treated? How do we keep Staph infections from spreading?
OCPS is encouraging students and staff to practice good hand-washing techniques and to wash their hands often. Custodians are doing their part to keep our schools clean. Please follow up at home as well, that all students can remain healthy and infection free. Thank you. Orange County Public Schools To download a version of this letter, click here. The Florida Department of Health wants to remind Floridians of the importance of proper hygiene to prevent the spread of MRSA, the common cold, influenza and a number of other infections. Frequent hand-washing is the best preventive measure we can all take to stay healthy. More information is available at: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/.
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** F.C.A.T. EXPLORER ** PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS!
ALL YOU NEED IS INTERNET ACCESS Your child can use the FCAT Explorer for free wherever there is a computer with Internet access.
For help using the FCAT Explorer, go to www.fcatexplorer.com and click Technical Help at the top of the page. You can also call the FCAT Explorer Support Team --------------------------------------------------
(a•non•y•mous) adj: A person not identified by name or location: an anonymous letter; an anonymous phone call. No names, no faces. SpeakOut Hotline History On September 29, 1995, a fourteen-year old Tavares Middle School student was shot by another student. During the investigation it was determined that several students attending the Lake County school were aware of a conflict between the victim and shooter and yet never spoke with school administrators or resource officers. It was also discovered that several students were aware that the student had brought the gun to school. This incident was the catalyst brought about the development of the SpeakOut Hotline. Why Should I Call? We need your help to improve the safety and security of your school and community. By calling, you can help stop a friend from committing suicide, get another student off drugs, or stop a bully from making other people miserable. If you have information about the following topics, please call. Call us! 800-226-7733. --------------------------------------------------
First Time Driver (D.A.T.A.) ONLINE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAM
You will also have the option of taking your driver's license exam online after completing this course (if applicable). Save time and take on-line! Go to www.ocpsdriver.com. Support your school! A portion of the registration cost is given to the Orange County School System. This course is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. -------------------------------------------------- |
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TIME TO COME TO SCHOOL ...?
Our official school start time is 9:30 a.m. and our dismissal time is 3:50 p.m. Students should not arrive to school prior to 9:00 a.m. The safety of students represents the primary concern. Our goal is to ensure that all of our students arrive and leave school safely and that adequate supervision is available during their arrival and departure. Thank you for your cooperation in playing your role to help our school team provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
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Never had a Driver's License? All first time drivers in the State of Florida are required to take the Drug Alcohol Traffic Awareness (DATA) course before applying for their license. Take the 4 hour class at your convenience and from the privacy of your own home! By taking this course, you will learn about how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to drive, laws and responsibilities, safe driving techniques, and how to increase your awareness on our roadways.
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