Curlew October Parent Connection
2026-27 Curlew Creek Elementary School, Home of the Coyotes!
100% Student Success!
Curlew Creek Elementary will achieve this by being responsive to the academic, emotional, social, and individual needs of each child. Our goal is to develop critical thinkers and problem solvers who are prepared to be responsible, confident, and productive members of a diverse society.
11/04: Literacy Night / Family Book Fair Night
11/06: Parent Lunch Bunch, Grades 1, 2, 3
11/10: Curlew Veteran's Day Program, 9:30 - PE Court (Check in the school office with ID)
11/11: No School for Students
11/12: Quarter 2 Mid Period Reports
11/13: School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting, 7:30 a.m. - Media Center
11/13: Parent Lunch Bunch, Grades K, 4, 5
11/17: Character Assembly (by invite)
11/18: Great America Teach-In - Please consider sharing your talent or profession. (Contact Joyce Brown in the school office.)
11/19: PTA Table Full of Thanks for Curlew Staff (watch for PTA flyer to see how you can help)
11/20: All Pro Dads, 7:30 a.m. - Media Center
11/20: $ Lunch in the Cafe Courtyard
11/23-27: Thanksgiving Week - No School
11/23-25: YMCA onsite at Curlew Creek
12/4: Bucs Raise the Flags Day
12/4: $ Lunch in the Cafe Courtyard
12/4: PTA Movie Night
- Monday is Motivational Monday – Wear kind or inspiring words.
- Wednesday is Wellness Wednesday – Wear a workout/exercise outfit.
- Thursday is College Spirit Day – Wear your favorite college shirt or colors.
- Friday is School Spirit Day – Deck out in your favorite Coyote gear!
- Congratulations to our Curlew Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Dawn Avolt!
- Congratulations to our Curlew Support Employee of the Year, Mrs. Debbie Goldinak!
- Congratulations to ESE Assistant Candice Oldfield who has earned her PCS Certificate of Distinction! She will be recognized at a PCS ceremony on October 12th.
- COYOTE WHOOSHES to all parent volunteers who make our Parent Lunch Bunch days possible!
- We had an amazing Grandparents Bingo Night thanks to our wonderful PTA and volunteers! Kudos to all the grandparents who came for this special time with their grandkids!
- We also had an awesome Family Math Night thanks to our 4th grade teacher Mrs. Dawn Avolt, and our PTA and volunteers! A SHOUT OUT to all the families who came to engage in math with their kids!
- A SHOUT OUT to our wonderful PTA for coordinating our annual Boosterthon Coyotes Fun Run fundraiser! We hope you will join us on Friday, October 16th!
CROSSWALKS: Children should always be with an adult, and never on their own when walking in the parking lot. Use the designated crosswalks.
BUS CIRCLE: The Bus Circle is a Buses Only Zone!
CAR CIRCLE: Parking and leaving your vehicle in the Car Circle Line is not permitted.
TARDY: Students arriving late must be escorted to the office and signed in by an adult.
SIGN-OUTS: Early sign-outs are highly discouraged due to missing instruction/learning, but if it is an urgent matter, please do so by 2:30 pm. Communicate with the school office in advance.
ABSENCES: It is the responsibility of parents and caregivers to report their child's absence along with the reason for absence by calling the school office (727.724.1423) or reporting on our webpage (upper right corner, click Families, then select Report Student Absence).
Our Curlew Creek Parent Handbook explains our school processes in depth. It is located in your child's planner/agenda. It is also attached below for your convenience.
- School Breakfast and lunch are free.
- You may put money on your child’s meal account at www.myschoolbucks.com for snacks, drinks, and ala carte items.
- The application for free and reduced-price meals can be found at www.myschoolapps.com. Although we are a free meal site, it is advantageous to complete this application to qualify for other benefits.
- Your online application is much more than just a meal application. Meal applications provide funding for technology, discounted testing and college application fees, free clothing for students and more. To get started, apply at myschoolapps.com.
THANK YOU to those who attended our first meeting! I would like to continue to invite our Coyote families, community members, and business partners, to attend our quarterly School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings. SAC is a team of individuals from various segments of the community—parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff, business/industry people and other interested community members. The purpose is to assist the principal in developing and evaluating the results of the school improvement plan. We meet quarterly from 7:30-8:30AM: 8/28, 11/13, 2/19, 4/16. The meetings are open to everyone. Questions? Contact Mrs. Joyce Brown in the school office.
A special shout out to SAC Officers & Committee Members:
Chair –Madeline Barnes
Co-chair –Brooke Lorge
Secretary – Nicole Pesci
Parliamentarian – Jaclyn Tillotson
Parent Committee Members - Emilie Davis, Alyssa Johnson, Faith Worley
Support Staff Committee Member - Ana Dechner
Teacher Committee Members - Dina Wright & Jackey Theriault
You are the "P" in PTA!
Become a part of the Curlew community by joining the PTA today through the PTA Givebacks portal! Individual membership dues are just $10, and joining does not require you to volunteer. Simply scan the QR code below and select membership in the dropdown menu. Thank you for your support!
By joining the PTA, you are supporting vital initiatives that benefit our staff and students. Your $10 membership helps us provide:
- Supplemental Reading Materials
- Exciting Family Events
- Boosterthon Fundraiser
- Table Full of Thanks in November
- Teacher Grants for Classroom Materials
- Staff Appreciation Week
- AND MUCH MORE!
Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference in our school community. Join the PTA today!
Reflections Contest Entries Due 10/20/26 to the School Office
Reflections Projects will be showcased at our 11/4 Literacy Night.
The National PTA Reflections program is a celebrated arts recognition initiative that encourages students in grades PreK-5 to explore their talents and express themselves through the arts. Students create original works in seven categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Literature
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Accessible Arts
Each year, students respond creatively to a theme. This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." The contest is open to all students.
Questions? CCE.ReflectionsArt@gmail.com
MOVING?
If you are moving to a new school or out of district please contact Ms. Ibrahim, our school DMT, at 727-724-1423 Ext. 2007 or ibrahimp@pcsb.org.
PARENT COMUNICATION GUIDELINES
Teachers will respond to parent communications within 24-48 hours. We encourage the use of Student Daily Planners for two-way communication. Additionally, you may schedule an appointment with the teacher via phone, Teams, or in person for further discussion.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Parents can visit Focus to update their contact information, emergency contacts, clinic card and children’s medical records. More information is available at www.pcsb.org/contactinfo.
Important: You must be linked to your child in order to access the Focus forms. We are noticing a number of parents who have not completed this step and are not linked.
October - Tolerance
Respecting the individual differences, views, and beliefs of other people.
Books to read aloud:
- Something Else by Kathryn Cave
- Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles
- A Picture Book of Anne Frank by David A. Adler
“Share our similarities, celebrate our differences.” ~M. Scott Peck
Did you know our school is registered with Box Tops for Education?!
This is an EASY way to help our school earn extra money. It’s as easy as scanning your grocery receipts. The app identifies the items that qualify and our Coyotes get a cut.
Download the app, select Curlew Creek Elem and start scanning your grocery/shopping receipts! You select which grade you want to give credit to.
Which grade will come out on top at the end of the year?
Here is a link to register & start earning free money for our school:
Dawn Avolt
Debbie Goldinak
