September 2024 Newsletter

Apollo Families,

We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful first three weeks of school. The staff has worked very hard to prepare for the opening of the school, and they have done an excellent job. The students did an outstanding job learning the expectations and are already in a routine that will provide a year of increased student achievement. Please help your child learn their sight words. Read with your child. Ask your child to read to you. Review math facts. I invite you to become involved at Apollo. Join us as a school volunteer, community partner, PTO member, and/or School Advisory Council member. For additional information on how to become involved, please get in touch with us at 321-267-7890. Thank you again for a great beginning to school.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Your Extremely Proud Admin Team,

Mrs. DiLago and Mrs. Landress

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.

Boy Scout Information Night 9/4/24 6:00pm

PTO Meeting 9/9/24 5:30pm

SAC Meeting 9/9/24 immediately after PTO meeting

Domino's Spirit Night 9/10/24

Interims Go Home 9/18/24

Title I SEL Night 09/19/24 5:30-7:00pm

PBIS Schoolwide Event 9/20/24

Fall Pictures 9/26/24

Apollo Movie Night 9/26/24 doors open at 5:30pm

Annual cookie dough fundraiser starts selling 9/13/24 and return by 9/27/24

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. 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.

September 20-27, 2024

Family Night September 26, 2024 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

I am excited to share that our STEM lab is getting a new Maker Space, and I need your help to make it a success! To support Apollo students' creativity and hands-on learning, I am collecting recyclable materials for use in various projects and experiments.

What We Need:

• Cardboard Tubes (from paper towels)
• Plastic Bottles and Caps
• Egg Cartons
• Cereal Boxes
• Old Magazines and Newspapers
• Glass Jars with Lids
• Bottle Caps and Lids
• Fabric Scraps

How to Contribute: Please send your recyclable items to school with your child or drop them off at the school office labeled STEM Lab. Collecting items will be ongoing so we are able to replace items as they are used.

Your support will provide invaluable materials for our students to explore, experiment, and create. Thank you for helping us foster innovation and problem-solving skills in our young learners!

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact me at willett.robyn@brevardschools.org.

Invitation to all Parents to think about volunteering on our School Advisory Council! You will have input on school decisions that will positively and directly impact our students. Your voice is important. We meet on the first Monday right after the PTO meeting in the Media center. Our meetings are 30 minutes at the most.

Parents and Guardians, please consider being a voice on our School Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC assists in making the best decisions possible for Apollo and is the driving force behind our School Improvement Plan. We must have diverse members that represent our school community. The meetings are once a month during the school year, except for December and May, and are only 30 minutes long. Please email Phyllis Thibideau at thibideau.phyllis@brevardschools.org for more information.

We need your voice!

We still have a few areas under construction.

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

Policy 5511 – STUDENT DRESS CODE

The BPS Board recognizes that each student's mode of dress is a manifestation of personal style and individual preference. The Board will not interfere with the right of students and their parents/legal guardians to make decisions regarding their appearance, however, the standards of appearance for students shall ensure that the student be clean, neat, and properly dressed. They shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming that are in conformity with the studious atmosphere and good personal hygiene necessary in schools. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the principal to see that the dress or appearance of no student shall be extreme to the point of creating a disturbance or is hazardous to oneself, others, or school property. The dress code shall be incorporated into the Student Code of Conduct. Please visit the link for full details on Policy 5511. https://www.brevardschools.org/page/updated-student-dress-code-policy

BPS Curriculum and Instruction is pleased to offer Parent/Guardian Math Nights to help support math at home. Your child(ren) are welcome to come with you to join the fun!

Each session will help parents/guardians:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics
• Learn how to support their child(ren) at home
• Engage in Kindergarten through 6th grade math tasks.

To ensure ease of access for all parents/guardians, these learning opportunities will be offered at locations in the North, Central, and South areas of Brevard. A Google Form Link will be available for parents to register for the event at a later date.

North Area Event: Mims Elementary 9/19/24 6:00-7:30pm

The best prevention for head lice is to educate children about not sharing combs, brushes, hair barrettes, and clothing such as hats, and for children to avoid head-to-head contact. In addition, parents can assist in preventing the spread of head lice by checking their child's hair as part of a normal hygiene routine.

https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%20850_4.PDF and https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/resources/pdf/HeadLiceFlyer.pdf.

Florida Heiken will be providing free eye exams or vouchers to all families that apply on any

internet enabled device through www.floridaheiken.org. Eligible families may qualify for free

glasses. This service is for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Exams will be scheduled during

the months of October and November. Once applications are received a list of school-based sites will be determined to host the mobile eyecare unit. Sites with the highest participation/need will be priority sites. Multiple sites may be able to be served each day. Each school will receive a list of students whose parents have consented to the service. Applications are due by September 30, 2024. Additionally, BPS' Government and Community Relations will push out communication regarding this service as reminders.

MyReaXiumApp for Parents & Guardians is almost here!

The ReaXium mobile application, MyReaXiumApp, is launching this school year over the next few weeks. Here is what your school needs to know:

• It is available for iOS & Android devices
• It is designed for parents and legal guardians of school bus riders.
• The app allows them to:

• Access Bus Route Information:

• View bus route details for each student.

• See a map displaying the bus route with labeled bus stops.

• View the assigned pickup and drop-off stops for the student

• Check Bus Availability:

• Receive notifications when a student's bus is actively running for their school.

• Receive Student Status Updates:

• Get real-time updates whenever a student boards or exits a bus.

To learn more about how the app works and materials available to parents/guardians, review:

• Video Guides for MyReaXiumApp: https://go.reaxium.com/VideosParentTraining

• WebPage for MyReaXiumApp: https://reaxium.com/solutions/k12-education/school-transportation/school-bus-tracking-app-for-parents/

How do Parents/Guardians of Bus Riders get access?

1. Invitation Email: Sent to their custodial contact email on file for their children.

2. Rolling Basis: Invitations sent in stages, beginning with ESE and elementary.

3. Expected Timeline: Invite sending ongoing until the end of September.

4. Initial Campaign: ReaXium & district manage the first invitation email initiative.

5. School Invites: Schools may issue post-launch invites on a case-by-case basis.

6. Verify Information: Ensure accurate email addresses in their children's records.

7. Multiple Children: Match email addresses to avoid separate invites for each child.

Remember all this information and more is available at the BPS Transportation Website.

The FortifyFL app is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows anyone to instantly relay information to law enforcement and school officials. Students, staff, families, and members of the community can use the app to report school safety concerns anonymously and easily.

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.

Welcome Back!

It is so good to see our students shining faces again, they are the highlight of our day!!

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

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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