Coquina Connection

At Coquina Elementary, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our students. As part of this effort, we are pleased to introduce Officer Jonathan Ramos, our new School Resource Officer from the Titusville Police Department.

Officer Ramos will be present on campus each day, working closely with our staff to support school safety and contribute to a positive learning environment. In addition to his role in safety, Officer Ramos will also take time to build meaningful relationships with students through classroom visits, friendly conversations, and participation in school activities.

The role of a School Resource Officer is not only focused on safety, but also on fostering trust, encouraging mutual respect, and helping students feel connected and supported. We are glad to welcome Officer Ramos to the Coquina Elementary team and are confident that his presence will have a positive impact on our school community.

In order to ensure the continued safety of our students, staff, and families, we all must follow the car loop procedures:

• All vehicles must enter the car loop making a right-hand turn from Jupiter Avenue (southbound direction).
• When exiting the parking lot, all vehicles will be required to make a right-hand turn and proceed south on Jupiter Avenue.
• There is no saving spots for other families to enter the car loop at Maple Place
• The front loop of the school is for bus rider and day care drop off only. Students are not allowed dropped off in the front parking lot. Use the car loop!

These adjustments are designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and create a safer environment for student drop-off and pick-up. Many of you have been asking why the car line is taking so long this school year. Coquina in previous years was dismissing Kindergarten and VPK students among with some daycare vans riders as early as 2:10 pm. We required to follow the instructional hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. Please keep in mind that we provide bell to bell instruction and late arrival to school and early pick ups impacts your child's learning.

We are looking for members to join our School Advisory Council (SAC)! SAC is a group of parents, teachers, students, school staff, and community members who work together to help improve our school. SAC meets to talk about the school’s academic goals and progress. They help create the School Improvement Plan, which sets goals to help students do better. The group also helps the principal decide how to spend school funds. We will send out monthly meeting dates soon to those who are interested. SAC meetings follow Florida Sunshine Laws, which means a quorum of 51% of non-school members must be present in person to make decisions. Some members can join online if enough people are at the meeting. If you want to learn more or join, please email Mrs. Stanton at Stanton.carissa@brevardschools.org.

Thinking about volunteering, joining your child for lunch, or helping out on a field trip? We would love to have you involved! To participate in these activities, please make sure to complete the district's volunteer application.

Volunteers must:

• Complete the online volunteer application.
• Complete the Fingerprinting at BPS/Educational Services Facility - Office of District and School Security.
• Successfully complete a VECHS Level II background check.
• Get approved by the Office of District and School Security to serve as a BPS volunteer.
• Applicant will be notified upon of approval of application.

Volunteer Application: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjE6ZW4tVVM=

*This process is currently free.

September 12th- Grandparent's Breakfast 7:15-8:00 am

September 17th- Interims Report's for Grades 1st-6th - sent home

Sept 23rd -Oct 6th - Book Fair

September 26th - Fall Individual Picture Day

October 1st- Science Night- be on the look out for more information

October 8th - Walk or Roll to School Day

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, 2025.

At Coquina Elementary, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality learning experience for every student. From time to time, a teacher may be assigned to teach a subject while they are in the process of earning additional certification in that area or working toward their ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) endorsement. Please know that these teachers are fully certified to teach in Florida and are actively working to meet the additional requirements. We share this information to keep you informed and engaged in your child’s educational journey.

Working toward ESOL Endorsement:

Ms. Megan Barnes, Ms. Roxanne Barrett-McFarline, Mr. Derek Boyer, Ms. Stephanie Clover, Ms. Dorilee Ellis, Ms. Shantal Fuller Watson, Ms. Alaina Hoisington, Ms. Kyra Howe, Mr. Matthew Johns, Ms. Patricia Leary, Ms. Bridget Michels, Ms. Lynne Padula, Ms. Morgan Robinson, Ms. Nicole Rowe, Ms. Christine Schwindt, Ms. Moncia Stockwell, Ms. Valerie Stone, Ms. Marissa Taylor, Ms. Christina Terry, Ms. Rachel Williams, Ms. Latoya Wright Boothe

Working toward Reading Endorsement:

Ms. Roxanne Barrett-McFarline, Mr. Derek Boyer, Ms. Dorilee Ellis, Ms. Shantal Fuller Watson, Ms. Aliana Hoisington, Ms. Kyra Howe, Mr. Matthew Johns, Ms. Patricia Leary, Ms. Lynne Padula, Ms. Morgan Robinson, Ms. Nicole Rowe, Ms. Monica Stockwell, Ms. Valerie Stone and Ms.Rachel Williams

Working toward Expectational Education Certification:

Mr. Derek Boyer

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office.

Brevard County Public Schools is committed to a safe, secure, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment that is free from bullying or harassment of any kind for all of its students, employees, volunteers, parents and/or school visitor.

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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.