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Charter Renewal Approved!
It was a monumental week at Sigsbee Charter School. The Monroe County School Board approved our fifteen-year charter renewal, which puts 15 years behind us and 15 years ahead. Thank you to the parents, students, and staff who support our school and contribute to its success.
The week ended with a wonderful friendship performance by our first-grade students. You could tell that all the students worked hard in school and at home to learn the lyrics of all the songs in their show. They also looked fabulous! Our first graders dedicated their final song to our School Resource Officer, Officer Nick, in honor of National SRO Day. Check out the cuteness below!
We look forward to seeing you at the PTO's Island Affair this week. The PTO members worked incredibly hard to secure entertainment, extraordinary raffle items, and a fabulous silent auction. The proceeds from the event will help fund field trips, extracurriculars, and staff appreciation—all of our school's wonderful features. Please consider buying raffle tickets or bidding on items if you can't attend.
A Message from the Principal
Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming back our students on Tuesday. We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready to give up your family time for some learning.
We are entering the most productive learning time of the year, free from interruptions and with classes settled into routines. Please remember the importance of regular attendance. Being present in school every day is crucial for your child's academic success and personal growth. We have high expectations for your students and need them at school on time everyday and ready to learn in order to reach our goals.
Our instructional coaches and teachers are carefully dissecting state assessment data from our December assessments to determine the next steps in instruction. We want to give our students every opportunity to score well on their final assessments in May. That means purposeful and deliberate instruction over the next few months. Don't miss it!
Congratulations to our 6th graders for having the most days of perfect attendance first semester. Everyone was present on 20 school days. Fourth grade was our runner-up with 12 days of perfect attendance. We will provide monthly updates in second semester to see who can earn the title.
Thank you for being our partners in education.
Principal Jannes
All of the excitement of the holidays will be on display this week with our daily Spirit Events. Please check the calendar so your child can join in.
We expect a surprise visit from some of our holiday regulars (think holly and jolly, mean and green). Your child may come home with an onion after school on Thursday. This is one of Sigsbee's strangest traditions. In years past, the Grinch (and other fan favorites) have arrived and thrown onions to the students. In anticipation, students will not be able to dismiss early from 2:15-2:50 on Thursday as all of our Holiday security will be involved. Please plan accordingly.
Remember that Sigsbee does NOT have school on Friday, 12/20 or Monday, 1/6. We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing you back in 2025! The next SCOOP will come out right before we return so you can enjoy two weeks without us pestering you.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the staff holiday party. We were able to cover the expenses for all staff attending and purchase some holiday treats for everyone managing the holiday craze this year.
Don't forget that Tuesday is the last day to purchase tickets for the Big Green Egg Mini Max raffle - with all profits going to the performing arts program.
Monday, August 26
Grades 5-8 Mix It Up Lunch
7-9 PM Green Parrot BINGO- proceeds go to Sigsbee Charter
Tuesday, August 27
Wednesday, August 28
Early-Out/Enrichment
5:30-6:45 PM Back to School Night
- Childcare opens at 5:15 PM
Thursday, August 29
Friday, August 30
YELLOW DAY- Dress in Yellow to help Kindergarten learn their colors
7th Grade Plant a Million Corals Trip
Monday, September 2
Labor Day- No School
ALL The Brass
A special thank you to the leadership team at NASKW, JIATFS and Coast Guard Sector Key West. The senior leaders all came out to greet students on the first day of school. Thank you for welcoming our Sailfish!
Building Community
The beginning of the school year is for establishing routines and building community. Let's all start with hello and a smile. Thank you to Captain Regoli and SECO Hope for modeling a morning greeting.
The start of the year is just around the corner and staff is busy preparing for students. We're excited to start our 15th year at Sigsbee Charter School! It's time to prepare at home as well. You can set your child up for success by establishing school routines now and consistently sticking with them throughout the year. Students thrive with consistent routines and expectations.
Begin adjusting bed times and start waking up children closer to school start time in the next two weeks. Establish morning breakfast and preparation routines so that students are comfortable BEFORE the first day. Involve your children in packing their healthy snack, lunch and preparing ice-cold filled reusable water bottles. Some families post a list on the refrigerator or front door to help students remember what they need. (One thing students will NOT need is electronic devices. Students will not be permitted to access these devices while at school this year.)
Remember: bath, book, bed for little ones. Having time to decompress and prepare for a good night's sleep is crucial. We suggest lights out no later than 8 PM. For older students, remove all electronic devices (including videogame systems) from bedrooms and establish evening environments free of social media. Our older students have a harder time waking up in the morning. They need sleep!
Attendance is a top priority for us this year. Please help us to help your child by ensuring they arrive at school prepared and on time (7:45-8:00 AM) and that they prioritize school over other activities and responsibilities. Our morning meetings prepare students for the day. When they are tardy, they are already working from a disadvantage.
Please ensure that all personal items are labeled with your child's first and last name.
We can't wait to see all of those alert and smiling faces!
ISTES Conference- Denver, Colorado
Staff traveled to Denver to learn about effective and innovative uses of technology. A major focus was the use of AI as a learning tool and sparking students' imagination to thrive in a fast-changing world.
Military Child Education Coalition National Summit- Washington DC
Staff were onsite in our nation's capital to receive a national award as the Pete Taylor Exemplary Project recipients. While in Washington DC, we learned about the social-emotional needs of military-connected students.
