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 Pelican Families,

It’s February already, a short month with much to acknowledge and celebrate: Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, and Presidents Day. January was a very busy month. Our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students took the progress monitoring assessment in Reading and Math and showed wonderful growth. Teachers have analyzed the data and will continue to provide interventions. We are proud of the academic growth of our Pelican scholars.

A gentle reminder as we close this monthly message to please continue to encourage your student to read every night for 20 minutes.

Ms. Stanford- Principal- MicheleASt@Leeschools.net

Ms. Milstein- Assistant Principal -jenniferlmi@leeschools.net

Parent Teacher Conferences for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

What is a Parent-Teacher Conference?

A parent-teacher conference is a short meeting between a parent and their child's teacher to discuss the child's academic and social-emotional progress, and plan how to support them. A Parent-Teacher conference is expected to take place face to face. Virtual conferences will not be held.

Why is a Parent-Teacher Conference important to students?

A parent-teacher conference is important to students because it creates a crucial communication channel between their parents and teachers, allowing for a collaborative approach to their academic progress, addressing any concerns, and fostering a supportive environment that can significantly contribute to their overall success in school; essentially, it helps parents stay informed about their child's learning and provides an opportunity for the teacher to gain insights from the home environment to better support the student.

Why is a Parent-Teacher Conference important to parents?

A parent-teacher conference is important to parents because it provides an opportunity to gain insight into their child's academic progress, strengths, weaknesses, and overall classroom behavior, allowing them to better understand their child's learning needs and work collaboratively with the teacher to support their success.

Student - Led Conferences for 2nd-5th grade

What is a Student-Led Conference?

A student-led conference is a time for students to talk to parents about their work, growth, data and their report cards. Students plan, implement and conduct the conference themselves. It is a time for students to share goals and celebrate their growth in learning during the quarter. It is a step towards becoming a self-directed lifelong learner.

Why is a Student-Led Conference important to students?

Students have an increased commitment to schoolwork because they must present work samples to parents. Students are held accountable for their learning. Students develop leadership skills and increased self-esteem and confidence. They are improving organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills. Students develop ownership of their work.

Why is a Student-Led Conference important to parents?

It is a time for you to actively participate in your child’s learning. The child has your undivided attention to review their educational goals and progress. You supply immediate feedback to your child in a positive and caring environment.

What do you need to do?

All parents are asked to participate in this conference with their child. Your child has spent a considerable amount of time and effort preparing for this conference with you. Your child will showcase his/her work and growth in learning. This type of conference requires your child to be present because he/she is conducting the conference with you. Please remember, this is not a conference with the classroom teacher; he/she is only there as a coach or facilitator. You may request a conference with the classroom teacher at another time.

Our School is Heart Healthy! Our School Has Heart!

Join us in learning about heart health and raising funds to protect all hearts – especially other kids’! Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning ways to de-stress. Plus, we have the chance to earn PE equipment for our school! Donate here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=9740&company_id=435959

Sweaters/Jackets: Please make sure your child's first and last name is inside their sweaters and jackets. (and on lunch boxes/water bottles)

Classroom Celebrations- We love to be able to have celebrations in the classroom for all different reasons. If you are sending a snack for the classroom, please remember that they must be in the original packaging from the store. This allows us to keep those with severe allergies safe. Out of an extra abundance of caution, items cannot be removed from their original store packaging and repackaged, or they will be returned to you. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding of this policy as we strive to keep our students safe.

Pick up and drop off- For safety and security purposes, we ask that students not be dropped off on campus before 8:15 a.m. or left on campus after 3:30 p.m., unless they are attending PECP. Due to there not being staff available to watch students outside the hours of 8:15-3:30; if your student is on campus too early, or picked up late there, is a $10 fine, per student, for the first occurrence and a $20 fine, per student, each time thereafter.

March 2 -Friday, March 6 -Read Across America Week

March 2- Photography Club

March 2- School Store Fundraiser Kick Off

March 3- Garden Club

March 4 - Pelican Ambassador Meeting

March 4- Pelican Ambassadors

March 9- Class & Spring Pictures (Grades 4 & 5)

March 9- Photography Club

March 9- Creative Club

March 10- Class & Spring Pictures (Grades 2 & 3)

March 11- Class & Spring Pictures (Grades PreK, K & 1)

March 11- Chorus

March 12- Pelican Pursuit with Kona Ice

March 12- End of Quarter 3

March 13- 4th and 5th Grade Field Trip to Animal Kingdom

March 13- No School for Students

March 16- March 20- Spring Break- No School

March 23- Photography Club

March 24- Garden Club

March 25- Chorus

March 26- PBIS Donut Dance Party

March 30- Pictures with the Easter Bunny

March 30- Photography Club

March 30- Creative Club

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

Out of Field Teachers

Florida Statutes 1012.42(2) recognize that teachers at times must be assigned duties in a class outside the field in which the teacher is certified. The following teachers at Pelican Elementary School are engaged in training to add endorsements to their current certificate:

Nicole Ahlquist (ESOL)

Gina Bell (ESOL)

Madison Cash (ESOL)

Sari Dickson (ESOL)

Jennifer Emme (Pre-K Primary)

Adam Frank (ESOL)

Lashell Gehring (ESOL)

Kelsie Olmer (ESOL)

Johanna Peralta (ESE K-12))

Megan Sopko (ESOL)

Kimberly Squicciarini (ESOL, Gifted)

Elizabeth Stewart (ESOL)

Christopher Tedder (ESOL)

Collin Wray (ESOL)

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