March 2025 Newsletter

• Apollo Spirit 03/04
• Culver's Night Fundraiser 03/04 from 5:00-8:00pm
• National Breakfast Week 03/03-03/07
• PTO Meeting 03/10 at 5:30pm
• SAC Meeting 03/10 at 6:00pm
• Talent Show 03/12 at 6:00pm
• STUDENT HOLIDAY 03/14
• SPRING BREAK 03/17-03/21
• McTeacher Night at McDonald's on Garden Street for Music Program 03/25
• Title 1: Math Night! 03/27 from 5:00-7:00pm

Does your student have a hidden talent or hobby they want to show off on stage? Does your student have a talented group of friends that likes to perform together? If so, contact Mr. Ross ASAP to submit an application at ross.ryan@brevardschools.org.

• Try outs are mandatory. These are to see what your student has to offer, NOT to judge their talent.
• Any changes to the performance must be made through the talent show directors. Any changes to the set performance without approval will forfeit the student from performing.

Talent show is March 12th at 6:00pm in the Apollo Cafeteria.

Apollo's Staff is Out of this World

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - May 2025

We are beginning our planning for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in May, and we need your support to make this event a success! If you're interested in donating items or coordinating activities, please reach out to Aimee DiLago. Your contributions, big or small, will make a meaningful difference in showing our gratitude for the hardworking teachers and staff at our school.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

The school climate survey is now available for you take take between March 3rd - March 14th.

You must log onto your FOCUS account to access the "Family School Climate Survey". We appreciate your input!

From the kitchen:

March 3 to 7, 2025 is National School Breakfast week!! This years theme is “Clue in to School Breakfast”. Come celebrate with the breakfast staff! March 3rd will be sticker day! Find a sticker on your breakfast and win a prize!!

Do you have a School Lunch Hero in your Cafeteria?

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will select Five Heroes to be recognized during Florida School Lunch Hero Week ~ May 5-9, 2025

Stop by and join us for some fun ways to learn math! Our math night will help your child understand math in a fun and innovated way! Also, parents/students will be walking away with ideas and different materials to practice their mathematics. So, join us for our Math Night on March 27, 2025 from 5:30-7:00pm.

My name is Ann Armstrong, I've taught 23 years at Apollo in all grades except kindergarten. I have a paid tutoring business. I would like to work with 4th - 6th graders on math and reading. My fee is $40 per hour. I meet students at Titusville library. I can work out a schedule when I talk to the parent. I can be reached by phone at 321-482-3954, or email at annarms@gmail.com.

The B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) are literacy standards for Florida students that will shape their education and make Florida the most literate state in the nation. In addition, the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards reflect the knowledge and skills that children birth to age 5 should know and be able to do. Together, the B.E.S.T. and Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards will pave the way for Florida students to receive a world-class education and prepare them for a successful future.

Order your yearbook for $23 no later than May 9th.

BUYTHEYEARBOOK.COM school ID: 1164899

Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo is a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified organization. Visitors can borrow sensory bags that include a weighted lap pad, noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, and other items that assist with sensory-processing needs. Check it out free of charge!

SeaWorld
If your child has unique accessibility needs SeaWorld Orlando's Ride Accessibility Program can make your visit safe and fun. Download their guide at SeaWorld's website. For more information email questions to
SWO-AccessibilityServices@SeaWorld.com or call (407) 545-5550.

Survey
ESE parents please click on the button below to take the ESE Parent Survey.

Calling All Apollo Families!

Apollo's School Advisory Council's next meeting is Monday March 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center, following the PTO meeting.

The meetings are rarely longer than 30 minutes and only once a month. Please consider attending and being a member of the School Advisory Council. We are in desperate need of diverse family voices. This means your voice is needed.

If we had 10 people on the committee, then we would need at least:

Caucasian: 4 members

African American: 4 members

Hispanic: 2 members

Multi-Racial: 1 member

Currently, we do not have enough representation of our African American, Hispanic, or Multi-Racial families.

If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis Thibideau at (321) 267-7890 ext. 41625 or by email thibideau.phyllis@brevardschools.org

Who needs actual cash when you've got Apollo Bucks? Our PBIS store is where students trade in their good behavior for awesome rewards! Here is our Amazon Wishlist for our PBIS store. If you have other items that you would like to donate to our store, we would greatly appreciate it. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FO0PV5UVXT7G?ref_=wl_share

As part of our commitment to everyone's safety, we kindly ask all visitors to stop at the entrance for a quick screening. Please be ready to let us know who you are and the purpose of your visit. We would also like your cooperation in maintaining our school's safety. While holding the door open for someone is a kind gesture, we must prioritize safety. So, please don't let anyone in the office door as you leave, and avoid opening the door for anyone while you're waiting in the office.

Thank you for your cooperation – we appreciate your understanding!

School begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:30 pm. Gates open at 7:30am. Do not drop your child off prior to 7:30am as there will not be supervision.

7:30am - Breakfast is served

7:45am - Classroom doors open

7:50am - Morning Announcements begin

8:00am - Instruction begins

2:30pm - Dismissal

Reminder: No checkouts after 2:00 pm Monday-Thursday and no checkouts after 12:45 pm on Friday.

Every Friday is 1:15 dismissal for grades K-6.

Please have a plan for inclement weather dismissal. In case of emergency weather, we will hold biker's and walkers until it is safe to send them home. A shelter-in-place occurs when lightning is detected within 2 miles of the school. You can choose to pick your student up in the car loop during inclement weather dismissal. You will need your car tag and photo ID. Teachers will have a form available during Meet and Greet. You can let us know your plan during inclement weather.

Come join our Apollo PTO!

Becoming a member you can help when needed on school events (during and after school hours), support teachers and staff with their needs, volunteer for field trips. All you have to do is be a registered volunteer, by applying online at Brevard Public School. Click on the button below to link you to the application page.

As required by Florida Department of Education, we are notifying parents the the following teachers are currently teaching out of field in the subjects listed below. We want to ensure you that the teachers are fully certified by the State of Florida and are currently working to become certified in these out of field assignment areas.

Mrs. Sharon Irlbeck is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Mrs. Diana Streetman is teaching out of field in Reading Endorsement and English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Mrs. Colleen Romano is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Mrs. Kristen McCall is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Mrs. Tara Brust is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Mrs. Barbara Young is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Mrs. Amanda Cheshire is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Ms. Candace Jaquith is teaching out of field in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Apollo will be partnering with the local Domino's in Titusville to have monthly spirit nights. These will occur on the second Tuesday of EVERY month. This is a great way for Apollo to earn money towards school initiatives while providing your family an easy dinner plan. We will send remembers the night before to all families through FOCUS messaging and students will be sent home with their sticker reminders.

1850 Knox McRae and their phone number is 321-268-8008

Just a friendly reminder or two. Since we are on the Community Eligibility Program here at Apollo (CEP for short), all our students eat at no cost for breakfast and lunch and snack if they attend Aftercare. If you are adding money into your student’s account @www.mealpayplus.com please remember to put it in the general fund so they may purchase ala carte items. Don’t forget the meet and greet on August 8,2024 I will be here for any questions or concerns. If I can assist you in any way please feel free to call me. We are looking forward to a wonderful year!

Jennie Cheesman

Cafeteria Manager

321-267-7890 ext. 41611

The SpeakOut Hotline (800) 423-TIPS is designed to help you anonymously report any threatening behavior or situation that endangers you, your friends, family, community, or your school campus. Reporting isn't "snitching,” reporting is when you need to keep yourself or someone you know safe from threats, harmful behaviors, or dangerous situations.

By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, SpeakOut allows the caller to give information without the fear of retribution.

If you want to check your students grades, attendance and communicate with your child's teacher. Just download the app from your app store on your phone and stop by the office to pick up your parent portal pin.

FOCUS is generating attendance letters for students with 5 or more unexcused absences. If you have any questions, please contact the front office.

Principal

Jennifer Landress

Assistant Principal

Email: ApolloElementary@brevardschools.org
Website: https://apollo.brevardschools.org/o/apes

Location: 3085 Knox McRae Drive, Titusville, FL, USA
Phone: 321-267-7890
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