Pelican Elementary: Pelican Press

Mission: Through the collaborative efforts of parents, staff, students, and the community, Pelican Elementary develops the emotional, social, academic, and physical potential of every student.

Vision: Pelican Elementary is a safe, secure, child-centered school which provides the foundation for career and college readiness for every child.

Dear Pelican Parents/Guardians,

Quarter 4 interim reports will be published in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Wednesday, April 22nd. Please review your child's grades and feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference. It's important that parents are aware of their child's goals to be met by the end of the school year. Now is the time to have conversations on the academic levels your student is working on for each subject, and how you can assist at home to strengthen their skill set.

Last but not least, we want to wish everyone a great month of April, filled with kindness and helping others, as we approach the finish line. Thanks for all you do for our children.

Ms. Stanford and Ms. Milstein

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

How can you model integrity daily?

-Honest with yourself and others

-Act the way you believe

-Do the right thing even if it’s difficult or unpopular

-Don’t give into your friends when they want to do something wrong

-Your thoughts and beliefs match your actions and words

-Others can depend on your behavior being consistent and constant

Popular quotes about integrity:

-“The integrity of men is to be measured by their conduct, not by their professions.” Junius

-“Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.” Miguel Angel Ruiz

-“If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it.” Marcus Aurelius

-“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” CS Lewis

-“Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Suggested Reading List

“Honest Andrew” by G. Skurzynski

“Molly’s Lies” by K. Chorao

“On My Honor” by Marion D. Bauer

“Some Friend!” by C. Carrick

As we approach the end of the school year, please remember that a student is allotted 10 absences. All absences after the 10th absence will require a doctor’s note to be excused. Excuse notes can be directly uploaded in your FOCUS parent portal or sent to school with your student.

If you or your student would like to review the computer-based practice test at home, the practice tests and answer keys are available at https://fsassessments.org/families.html.

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Here are five simple tips to help your child do his/her best on test day!

1. Prepare for test day the night before (So your child doesn’t feel rushed in the morning)

2. Go to bed early to get a good night’s sleep (8 to 11 hours is recommended)

3. Eat a healthy breakfast (Choose fruits & whole grains over sugary foods)

4. Encouragement! KIDS LOVE IT & NEED IT! Surprise your child with a special note from you. Remind your child to Never give up and Do their best! Your enthusiasm and praise for doing his/her best can help reduce your child’s test anxiety and boost confidence!

5. Get your child to school ON TIME. Testing starts at 8:00.

Parents, please review the following expectations with your student before testing:

▪ Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test will be invalidated.

▪ Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated.

▪ Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing a test session (e.g., for lunch, an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test session. If your student 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 remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.

▪ Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.

The Spring Pelican Elementary Book Fair will be held from Monday, April 20th - Friday, April 24th. The materials available for purchase at the Book Fair were not selected by the School District of Lee County. We encourage parents to review their student’s wish list and have a conversation about what they wish their student to purchase at the book fair before sending money to make any purchases.

The “Book Preview” link will be posted soon. It is a representation of any Fair’s actual selection. Some books in the Preview might be excluded based on availability at the branch when Scholastic packs the Fair; likewise, you may see books that aren’t featured in the Preview sent as substitutes for other titles.

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner (Dates: May 4-8), and we want to make sure our incredible teachers and staff feel valued and celebrated for all they do for our children. To make this week extra special, we are organizing a series of activities, treats, and gifts to show our gratitude.

We would greatly appreciate your support in making this event a success! If you’re able to contribute, donations can be made in the form of:

• Monetary contributions to help cover the cost of meals, gifts, and decorations

• Gift cards or small tokens of appreciation

• Snacks, drinks, or catered meals for the teachers’ lounge

• Volunteer time to help set up or organize activities

Every contribution, big or small, will help us create a memorable week for our dedicated educators. If you would like to donate, please send your contribution by Friday, April 24th to Michele Stanford.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us show our teachers and staff just how much they mean to us! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Michele Stanford.

Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8 -Teacher Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 6 - 4th grade FAST Reading

Thursday, May 7 - 5th grade FAST Reading

Tuesday, May 12 - 5th grade FAST Math

Tuesday, May 12 - 3rd Grade Miss Nelson is Missing

Wednesday, May 13 - 4th grade FAST Math

Thursday, May 14 - 3rd grade FAST Math

Thursday, May 14 - Southern Snoballs after lunch

Friday, May 15 - Millionaire Club Field Trip

Tuesday, May 19 - 5th grade FAST Science

Friday, May 22 - PBIS Carnival

Thursday, May 21 - 5th grade Awards Ceremony at Cape Coral High School - 5:00-7:00 PM

Monday, May 25 - NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26 - Field Day with Kona Ice

Wednesday, May 27 - End of Year Awards 5:00-7:00; schedule to follow

Friday, May 29 - Early Dismissal Day

Monday, June 1 - Last Day of School- Early Dismissal Day

Pelican Elementary has been recently inspected and certain asbestos-containing materials or assumed asbestos-containing materials such as: fire doors or roofing materials that are tested prior to repairs or removal as needed, have been located in the school buildings. Please be aware that the School District of Lee County has an active management plan designed to ensure that the building is maintained safely for all occupants. These materials are being controlled in accordance with the Asbestos Management Program for the School and following the limitations and procedures of the policies and requirements of the Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program of the School District of Lee County.

The report listing the location, quantities, and condition of all known materials and contains the details of the control procedures is available at the school office for your inspection during normal school hours. Copies of the whole or parts of the school’s asbestos file can be supplied to you at a cost of $0.15/page.

Armor Persons, District 5 (Chair)

Samuel Fisher, District 1