Pelican Elementary: Pelican Press

Mission: Through the collaborative efforts of parents, staff, students, and the community, Pelican Elementary develops the emotional, social, academic, and physical potential of every student.

Vision: Pelican Elementary is a safe, secure, child-centered school which provides the foundation for career and college readiness for every child.

Dear Parents,

March is here and we are on the countdown to Spring Break!

"Read Across America" week took place the week of March 2-6. THANK YOU to the School Board Members, Cape Coral Fire Department, Cape Coral Police Department, and other community partners for reading to students at Pelican Elementary. We are seeing more books being checked out at our school library in the mornings and a lot of students engaged in reading with each other, other students, family members and guests. Thank you for partnering with us to teach your child to LOVE reading!

Our teachers and students are also working hard in the area of Mathematics to ensure all of our students meeting grade level standards in Math. If you need additional ideas to work on math at home, consider playing cards or a fun board game, cook or bake together by following a recipe, or practicing FRAX or Reflex on the computer. All of these activities will help support your child’s math learning goals. If you need additional ideas, call your child’s teacher. We wish you all a fun-filled spring break with your family.

Sincerely,

Ms. Stanford and Ms. Milstein

Courage is the personal strength to face difficulties, obstacles and challenges; having the determination to do the right thing even when others do not.

Teaching students to have courage in the classroom not only increases engagement and academic achievement, but it also helps students learn how to handle adversity. You might not think that children handle many adversities, but they do — they try new things every day at school! You can effectively inspire courage in the classroom by teaching students what it means to be courageous and what it looks like in real-life situations.

Let your child know that when things are difficult, it’s OK to be fearful and make mistakes — that’s how we learn! Encourage students to try new things that seem difficult, including trying new foods, learning a new sport, speaking in front of class, or standing up for a friend in need.

How to Show Courage

• Tell yourself: “I CAN do it!

• NEVER give up. EVEN when it’s difficult.

• Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.

• Don't avoid trying something for fear of making a mistake or failing.

• Don't be afraid to express yourself just because some people might disapprove.

TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2025-2026 YEARBOOK!

Yearbooks are:

• $30
• Love Lines are $5 and can be sent to mirandace@leeschools.net
• Student Ads are available for purchase on the website

April 2nd is the last day to purchase yearbooks, ads, and love lines!

Our School Has Heart!

Our school raised over $6,500 for the American Heart Association. Pelican students enjoyed participating in this event. Thank you parents for your donations.

At Pelican Elementary, students who live within two miles of the school are considered walkers. Walkers are dismissed at the walker gate. Parents should NOT park in the Whiz Kids parking lot when dropping off OR picking up students.

Wednesday, April 1-Pelican Ambassador Meeting

Thursday, April 2-Q3 AR Party

Thursday, April 2-LAST DAY to purchase yearbook

Friday, April 3-NO SCHOOL-Good Friday

Monday, April 6-NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday

Thursday, April 9-Southern SnoBalls-after lunch-$2.00

Thursday, April 16-4th grade host Movie Afternoon from 3:10-5:00 PM

Monday, April 20-24-Spring Book Fair

Monday, April 20-Monday in the Media-5:30-6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 22-Q4 Interim Report Day

Friday, April 24-PBIS Pizza with the Principals

Wednesday, April 29-Q4 SAC Meeting-5:30-6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 29-PTO Meeting-6:00-6:30 PM

Thursday. April 30-Pirate Night for Incoming Kindergarten Students

Are you interested in working together with Pelican Elementary to enhance the student learning experience and promote school improvement? Contact Michele Stanford for details.

Pelican Elementary has been recently inspected and certain asbestos-containing materials or assumed asbestos-containing materials such as: fire doors or roofing materials that are tested prior to repairs or removal as needed, have been located in the school buildings. Please be aware that the School District of Lee County has an active management plan designed to ensure that the building is maintained safely for all occupants. These materials are being controlled in accordance with the Asbestos Management Program for the School and following the limitations and procedures of the policies and requirements of the Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program of the School District of Lee County.

The report listing the location, quantities, and condition of all known materials and contains the details of the control procedures is available at the school office for your inspection during normal school hours. Copies of the whole or parts of the school’s asbestos file can be supplied to you at a cost of $0.15/page.

Armor Persons, District 5 (Chair)

Samuel Fisher, District 1