CCE March 2026 Parent Connection
2025-26 Curlew Creek Elementary School, Home of the Coyotes!
All County Chorus
100% Student Success!
Curlew Creek Elementary will achieve this by being responsive to the academic, emotional, social, and individual needs of each child. Our goal is to develop critical thinkers and problem solvers who are prepared to be responsible, confident, and productive members of a diverse society.
Set your alarms and step outside to view the lunar eclipse!!
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3/2 - Read Across America Week
3/5 - 1st Grade Western Program
3/6 - $1 Lunch Fundraiser
3/6 - Family Movie Night, 6-8:15 PM - Zootopia
3/8 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME - spring forward 1 hour
3/13 - Coyote Spirit Day! (Which classes will earn the Coyote Trophy?)
3/13 - Parent Lunch Bunch, Grades 2, 3, 4
3/16 - Spring Break Week
3/23 - Say Something Week
3/26 Commitment to Character Awards Assembly (Cooperation & Responsibility), 9:15 AM, Cafeteria
3/26 - Safety Patrol Meeting, 3:15-4:15 PM
3/27 - All Pro Dads, 7:30 AM, Media Center
3/27 - Parent Lunch Bunch, Grades K, 1, 5
3/27 - COYOTE CARNIVAL
Say Something is a national campaign that raises awareness and reinforces the power that young people have to prevent tragedies when they Say Something to a trusted adult. Thousands of schools and youth organizations from across the United States will participate in Say Something Week. Our S.A.V.E. Club led by Mrs. Flory will be hosting activities to draw attention to this essential topic.
Every student at CCE will be signing and decorating a hand to be included in our school-wide pledge poster to promote and encourage our scholars to celebrate inclusion at our school.
Pledge:
I pledge to spread inclusion by showing: Respect, Kindness, Acceptance, Unity
A few upcoming awareness days for different disabilities.
2/28 - Rare Diseases Day
3/21- Down Syndrome Awareness Day
3/25 - Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
3/26 - Epilepsy Awareness Day
4/2 - Autism Awareness Day
5/15 - MPS Awareness Day
We are all different, but we all deserve to be included. Thank you for spending the time to help make sure every student feels included in our school!
Resources:
Quick what Inclusion Means Video featuring Special Olympics Athletes:
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/what-is-inclusion/
What does the campaign Spread the Word stand for?
- People with intellectual disabilities (ID) still face exclusion, social isolation, and social abuse in schools, workplaces, and communities. This prevents us from building truly inclusive societal structures, where we can learn and grow together.
- To drive change and help create a more inclusive society, Spread the Word to End the Word was founded in 2009 by college students Soeren Palumbo (Notre Dame 2011) and Tim Shriver (Yale2011).
- The campaign Spread the Word – as part of Special Olympics and supported by Best Buddies and our partners – is aimed at showcasing the impact of inclusive language and actions so that the discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities can come to an end.
- Spread the Word is led and continuously re-imagined by our youth activists. Their efforts are designed to rally schools, organizations, and communities to commit to the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more here: https://www.spreadtheword.global/
To ensure a successful start to the school day, it is crucial that all students arrive before 8:45 AM. This ensures they are seated in their classroom and ready for instruction, which begins promptly at 8:45 AM. Arriving after 8:45 AM disrupts the teaching and learning already in progress.
If your child is late, you must walk them in and sign them in at the front office. Please do not drop them off and leave, as our front doors are locked and entry is managed through the security doorbell system.
We strongly urge your cooperation in this matter to maintain a productive learning environment for ALL students. Thank you for your understanding and support!
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Parents, your positive words can make a huge difference! If you’d like to recognize the hard work and dedication of a Curlew Creek staff member, please take a moment to submit a shout-out. Your compliments mean the world to them! Don’t forget to fill out a separate form for each staff member you’d like to honor.
What rewards can students earn?
At Curlew Creek Elementary School, students have the opportunity to earn a variety of fun and meaningful PBIS rewards that motivate positive behavior and help build a strong school community. One exciting reward is a visit to the book vending machine, where students can choose a brand-new book to keep—promoting both literacy and a love of reading. Students may also earn the chance to hula-hoop with the principal, a playful and energetic reward that helps build positive connections with school leaders. For those who enjoy reading time, students can earn a stuffed reading buddy to keep them company during independent reading. Technology lovers may be rewarded with virtual reality headset time, giving them a memorable and immersive learning experience. Students can work toward popsicle breaks. Some students may earn a special tour of the school with the principal, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at the campus. Others might choose a game of Uno, which provides a fun break and a chance to build relationships. These rewards—ranging from academic to social to just-for-fun—help encourage positive behavior while making school an engaging and joyful place to learn.
RESPONSIBILITY is doing your best and taking ownership of your words and actions.
“If you mess up, ‘fess up.” ~Author Unknown
“The time is always right to do what is right.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Though I am not always responsible for what happens to me, I am responsible for how I handle what happens to me.” ~Zig Ziglar
Per safety legislation. there are to be no students on campus prior to 8:15 AM. This is non-negotiable.
If you arrive prior to 8:15 in car line, the student is to stay in the car with you. If your students walks or rides a bike to school, please adjust your schedule so that your child arrives between 8:15-8:45 AM. The school does not provide supervision for students prior to 8:15 AM.
Club students & Safety Patrols are the only exceptions and will be greeted by their sponsor. We need YOU to adhere to this safety concern. Thank you!
Please see the one-page summary of our School Improvement Plan (click to enlarge). Teachers and staff will use this to guide their instructional and professional goals and work throughout the school year. Feel free to leave feedback on our school webpage where you may also view our full School Improvement Plan.
Electronic Device Policy
Character Education Monthly Calendar
https://www.pcsb.org/safetyconcern
See Something, Say Something:
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/
Fortify Florida reporting site:
PARENTS are the "P" in PTA!
Become a part of the Curlew community by joining the PTA today through the PTA Givebacks portal! Individual membership dues are just $10, and joining does not require you to volunteer. Simply scan the QR code below and select membership in the dropdown menu. Thank you for your support!
By joining the PTA, you are supporting vital initiatives that benefit our staff and students. Your $10 membership helps us provide:
- OUR NEW COYOTE COURTYARD!
- Supplemental Reading Materials
- Exciting Family Events
- Booster-Thon Fundraiser
- Table Full of Thanks
- Teacher Grants for Classroom Materials
- Staff Appreciation Week
- AND MUCH MORE!
Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference in our school community. Join the PTA today!
Did you know our school is registered with Box Tops for Education?!
This is an EASY way to help our school earn extra money. It’s as easy as scanning your grocery receipts. The app identifies the items that qualify and our Coyotes get a cut.
Download the app, select Curlew Creek Elem and start scanning your grocery/shopping receipts! You select which grade you want to give credit to.
Which grade will come out on top at the end of the year?
Here is a link to register & start earning free money for our school:
Carwise
Achievement
Awards
TAG
ART
Awards
Miss Vinca
Emerging Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Flory
School Counseling Week
Mrs. Esola
Red Belt Mentality
Mrs. Wong
Nurse Carol
Mrs. Edens
Coach Susan
Mrs. Avolt
Mrs. Wyatt
Mrs. Zajac
Mr. Tomlin
Mrs. Glanz
Mrs. Goldinak
Mrs. Heaton
Mrs. Hana
Starbooks Reading Reward!
with Mrs. Zajac & Mrs. Wyatt
Team Fancy Nancy!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
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