Thomas J. Schroeder Principal

Vicki Flournoy Assistant Principal

Our mission at Margate Elementary School is to

create a nurturing environment so that our

students will become independent, successful,

life-long learners by providing a high quality,

differentiated, and innovative curriculum based on the Sunshine

State Standards.

 6300 NW 18th Street Margate, FL 33063

Phone Number: 754-322-6900

Dear Margate Families, We are proud to say that our first round of FSA testing is completed. Our fourth and fifth grade students have successfully taken the FSA Writing portion of the ELA exam. We are all very proud of them for their hard work and dedication in demonstrating their skills on this assessment. We applaud our fourth and fifth grade teachers for all their hard work preparing our students to meet success on this exam. Our next round of assessments will take place immediately following our Spring Vacation. Please make sure to review the testing calendar located in this edition of Panther Pawprints. Important resources regarding these exams can be found at http://fsassessments.org/. Here you will find practice exams and details regarding the administration, utilization and interpretation of our high stakes tests here in Florida. Spring is an important time here at Margate Elementary. In addition to our testing season, we are also seeking your input regarding the operation of our school. This year, the entire district will participate in the AdvancEd Survey which provide us feedback regarding our accreditation standards. You can access the survey electronically and as a measure of gratitude of your participation in the survey, your child will receive 20 HERO points and the opportunity to win a $50 Gift Certificate. Your feedback is critical to our school and helps us to perfect the programs we have here at Margate Elementary. You access the survey at http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/9805149 or by visiting our website at www.margateelementary.net and then clicking on the link. The AdvancEd Survey will conclude on Thursday, March 17th. Additionally, we will be asking for your input regarding our Title One Programs. This survey is separate from the AdvancEd survey and is also available electronically. To access, this survey, please visit

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receive 20 HERO points. The final date for our Title One survey will be on April 1st. Please continue to help support our school through our Spring PTA fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to purchase some great items while giving back to our school community. The Spring Fundraiser will begin on Monday, March 14th and run through Tuesday, March 29th. An additional way to help out our school and have a fun-filled free afternoon is to register for the Annual Monarch Hill Energy Day on

Saturday, April 7th. The school with the greatest number of registrations and highest attendance will be awarded $3,000. Our school can win based on the attendance of our third, fourth and fifth grade students. The entire event is free and there will be food, tours, rides, etc. Please register your third, fourth, or fifth grade student at www.monarchhillearthday.com. The entire family is welcome to attend. Finally, please join us for our upcoming Spring Fling and School Advisory Council Meeting on Friday, March 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This is a great evening and all who attend have a fantastic time celebrating with our community. Please continue to support your child’s education by ensuring they complete their homework each evening, read for at least 30 minutes and access our extra electronic support programs. May each of you have an enjoyable and restful Spring Vacation. Together, working as a family, we can and will attain success. Have a super month!

Thomas J. Schroeder

Principal’s Message “ E X C E L L E N C E T H R O U G H C A R I N G ”

PANTHER PAWPRINTSM A R G A T E E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L

School Website: www.margateelementary.net

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Prohibits any Policy or Procedure Which Results in Discrimination on the Basis of Age, Color, Disability, Gender, National Origin, Marital Status, Race, Religion or Sexual Orientation.

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Tuesday, 3/1/16 FSA - ELA Writing

(4th & 5th Gr.) Clubs Meet: Chess, Sign Language, Soccer,

Art, STEAM, and Recycling

Wednesday, 3/2/16 Math Club Meets

Thursday, 3/3/16 Spring Pictures Math Tutoring

Tuesday, 3/8/16 Clubs Meet: Chess, Lego, Soccer, Fit,

Chorus, Drama, and Debate

Wednesday, 3/9/16 1st Grade Florida Animal Diorama &

Showcase

Thursday, 3/10/16 Math Tutoring

Friday, 3/11/16 March Birthday Party

(1:15 p.m. - Cafeteria) S.A.C. Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Spring Fling - 6:30 p.m.

Monday, 3/14/16 CoGat Testing (2nd Grade) 5th Grade Weather Watch

P.T.A. Spring Fundraiser Begins Tuesday, 3/15/16

Clubs Meet: Chess, Sign Language, Soccer, Art, STEAM, Recycling, Chorus, Drama

and Crafting

Thursday, 3/17/16 EARLY RELEASE DAY

(12 Noon Dismissal) 3rd Qtr. Ends

Friday, 3/18/16 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Planning Day

Monday, 3/21/16 - Friday, 3/25/16

SPRING BREAK Monday, 3/28/16

School Resumes (4th Qtr. Begins)

Tuesday, 3/29/16 FSA - ELA (3rd Gr.)

Clubs Meet: Sign Language, STEAM, Chess, Lego, Soccer, Chorus, and Drama

Wednesday, 3/30/16 FSA - ELA (3rd Gr.)

Safety Patrol Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, 3/31/16 FSA - Mathematics (3rd & 4th Gr.)

Friday, 4/1/16 FSA - Mathematics (3rd & 4th Gr.)

5th Grade Galaxy Skating Night

March Calendar of Events Women’s History Month

Margate Elementary School Upcoming  FSA  Administra2on  Schedule  

Tuesday,  March  29th     Third  Grade  FSA  English/Language  Arts  Session  #1  Wednesday,  March  30th     Third  Grade  FSA  English/Language  Arts  Session  #2  Thursday,  March  31st     Third  Grade/Fourth  Grade  FSA  Mathema2cs  Session  #1  Friday,  April  1st       Third  Grade/Fourth  Grade  FSA  Mathema2cs  Session  #2  Tuesday,  April  12th     FiFh  Grade  FCAT  Science  2.0  Session  #1  Wednesday,  April  13th     FiFh  Grade  FCAT  Science  2.0  Session  #2  Tuesday,  April  19th     FiFh  Grade  FSA  English/Language  Arts  Session  #1  Wednesday,  April  20th     FiFh  Grade  FSA  English/Language  Arts  Session  #2  Thursday,  April  21st     Fourth  Grade  FSA  English/Language  Arts  Session  #1  Friday,  April  22nd       Fourth  Grade  FSA  English/Language  Arts  Session  #2  Tuesday,  April  26th     FiFh  Grade  FSA  Mathema2cs  Session  #1  Wednesday,  April  27th     FiFh  Grade  FSA  Mathema2cs  Session  #2  

Tips for Students Preparing for a Test

Remain Calm: When you have uncomfortable feelings about whether you will do well on the test, remind yourself that you can do it. Take deep breaths while trying and find an attitude of calmness about the situation. Do this in the days leading up to the test, right before and during the test.

Address the what-if questions: A lot of times before we have to do something like take a test, much of the anxiety we feel is a build-up from negative “what-if’” thoughts. Try writing a what-if question that is positive and can help you take the big deal out of the situation and begin to see things in a different way.

Think good thoughts: Science is showing that good feelings like appreciation can actually help your brain work better. When you feel nervous or anxious, try this. Let yourself feel that feeling for 10-20 seconds or more. It’s important to let yourself really feel that good feeling all over again.

Get enough sleep: Big tests require a lot of energy and stamina to be able to focus for several hours. Make sure you get at least eight-10 hours of sleep the night before the test.

Eat a hearty breakfast: The brain needs a lot of energy to maintain focus on a big test for several hours. Foods such as eggs, cereal and whole-wheat toast help energize your brain to think more clearly and much longer compared with the fast-disappearing bolt of energy from drinking a soda pop or eating a cookie for breakfast.

WORKSHOP TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

Featuring a Non-Profit Resource Fair to Connect School Leadership to Available Community ResourcesTARGET AUDIENCE: Anyone interested in advancing student achievement through increased family and community engagement - this includes parents, caregivers, principals, assistant principals, teachers, counselors, nonprofits and community stakeholdersAttendee Registration link

Non-Profit Vendor Registration link

PARENT ENGAGEMENTCONFERENCE

Saturday March 5, 2016

8:30 am - 1:00 pmPiper High School

8000 N. W. 44th Street Sunrise 33351

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The School Board of Broward County, Florida • Robin Bartleman • Heather P. Brinkworth • Abby M. Freedman • Patricia Good• Donna P. Korn • Laurie Rich Levinson • Ann Murray • Dr. Rosalind Osgood • Nora Rupert • Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. browardschools.com

The Parent/Community Involvement Task Force and Office of Parent Engagement Present

• Strategies for Increasing Parent Engagement

• Gifted Student Advocacy• Preparing ALL Students for

College• Navigating ESE• Parent Engagement in

Middle School• Social Media: What

Parents Need to Know• Increasing Male

Engagement

• Supporting and Engaging Immigrant Families

• Social and Emotional Learning Strategies for Parents

• Booster Clubs 2.0• Drug Prevention -

Designer Drugs• LGBTQ Awareness &

Sensitivity• Using Technology to

Support Students and Families

Breakfast MenuElementary Schools MARCH

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31

Breakfast PricesAdult (includes beverage)($1.80)

Pork Sausage Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt ParfaitChilled PearsFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Snack N WafflesAssorted Cereals & MiniLoafYogurt & Mini LoafStrawberry CupRaisinsLow Fat Milk

Baked Chicken Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitCrispy Baked HashBrownsChilled ApricotsApple JuiceLow Fat Milk

Apple Cinnamon BunAssorted Cereals & BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitChilled ApplesauceDried Strawberry FlavoredCranberriesLow Fat Milk

French Toast SticksAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitChilled PeachesFlorida Orange JuiceLow Fat Milk

Pork Sausage Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt ParfaitChilled PearsFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Max Cinnamon PancakesAssorted Cereals & MiniLoafYogurt & Mini LoafStrawberry CupRaisinsLow Fat Milk

Turkey Canadian Baconand Egg & CheeseCroissantAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitApple JuiceChilled ApricotsLow Fat Milk

Sausage WrappedPancakeAssorted Cereals &Super Star RoundsYogurt & Super StarRoundsChilled ApplesauceDried Strawberry FlavoredCranberriesLow Fat Milk

French Toast SticksAssorted Cereals & BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitFlorida Orange JuiceChilled PeachesLow Fat Milk

Pork Sausage Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt ParfaitChilled PearsFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Mini Maple WafflesAssorted Cereals & MiniLoafYogurt & Mini LoafStrawberry CupRaisinsLow Fat Milk

Baked Chicken Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitApple JuiceChilled ApricotsLow Fat Milk

No School - Spring Break

No School - SpringBreak

No School - Spring Break No School - Spring Break No School - SpringBreak

No School - Spring Break

French Toast SticksAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitChilled PearsApple & Eve JuiceLow Fat Milk

Pork Sausage Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt ParfaitStrawberry ApplesauceCupPeach CupLow Fat Milk

Eggo Blueberry PancakeAssorted Cereals &Nutragrain BarYogurt & Nutragrain BarStrawberry CupRaisinsLow Fat Milk

Baked Chicken Patty &BiscuitAssorted Cereals &BiscuitYogurt & BiscuitCrispy Baked HashBrownsApple JuiceChilled ApricotsLow Fat Milk

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* Apply for free or reduced priced lunch.

Lunch MenuElementary Schools MARCH 1-18

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18

Lunch PricesElementary Students($2.00)Middle School Students($2.35)High School ($2.50)Adult ($2.75)

Hot Italian SubPizza Stick WithMarinara SauceTuna Salad on a WheatBunGarden Fresh EntréeSaladCelery SticksCalifornia BlendVegetablesMarinara SauceGreen Apple JuiceFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

All Beef Hot Dog on aWhole Wheat BunChicken EmpanadasGarden Fresh EntréeSaladOven Browned PotatoWedgesVegetarian Baked BeansChilled Mixed FruitFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Beef-a-roniDeli Style Turkey Ham &Cheese WrapGarden Fresh EntréeSaladWheat RollCucumber SlicesSteamed BroccoliChilled PeachesFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Golden Baked ChickenNuggetsFish Patty on a WheatBunGarden Fresh EntréeSaladSweet Potato Waffle FriesSteamed CornFruit Blend JuiceFresh FruitCheez-it CrackersLow Fat Milk

Pizza WedgeAsian Egg RollGarden Fresh EntréeSaladBaby CarrotsSteamed BroccoliRips SlushFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Oven Fried ChickenLatin Style Black BeansWith Brown RiceTuna Salad on a WheatBunGarden Fresh EntréeSaladBlack BeansCaramelized PlantainsSalsaBlue Raspberry JuiceFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

All Beef Hot Dog on aWhole Wheat BunCuban Pork SandwichGarden Fresh EntréeSaladFresh Mini Sweet PeppersOven Browned PotatoSmilesChilled Mixed FruitFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Beef Nachos WithShredded CheeseRefried Beans WithNachosDeli Style Turkey &Cheese WrapGarden Fresh EntréeSaladSteamed CornRefried BeansSalsaChilled PeachesFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Popcorn ChickenSmackersOven Grilled CheeseSandwichGarden Fresh EntréeSaladOven Browned PotatoWedgesSteamed Green BeansGrape JuiceFresh FruitKids Mix SnackLow Fat Milk

Turkey PepperoniCalzonetteCrunchy Fish NuggetsGarden Fresh EntréeSaladBaby CarrotsSteamed SpinachMarinara SauceChilled ApplesauceFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Golden Baked ChickenNuggetsLatin Style Black BeansWith Brown RiceTuna Salad on a WheatBunGarden Fresh Entrée SaladSteamed BroccoliCalifornia BlendVegetablesSalsaMixed FruitGreen Apple JuiceLow Fat Milk

Cheeseburger on a WholeWheat BunJamaican Beef PattyGarden Fresh EntréeSaladPotato RoundsSteamed CornFrozen Whole Fruit CupFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Baked Corn DogEz JammersHeartzel PretzelFruitableBaby CarrotsDried Strawberry FlavoredCranberriesChilled Apple SlicesLow Fat Milk

No School - SpringBreak

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Lunch MenuElementary Schools MARCH 21-31

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31

No School - Spring Break No School - Spring Break No School - Spring Break No School - Spring Break No School - SpringBreak

Personal Pan CheesePizzaTeriyaki Beef DippersOver Brown RiceBrownieFruitableSteamed BroccoliStrawberry CupChilled ApplesauceLow Fat Milk

Homestyle SpaghettiW/meat SauceTuna Salad on a WheatBunGarden Fresh Entrée SaladCroissantMixed VegetableSteamed CornApple & Eve JuiceFruit ChillersLow Fat Milk

Flame BroiledHamburger on WholeWheat BunBean & Cheese BurritoGarden Fresh Entrée SaladOven Browned PotatoSmilesVegetarian Baked BeansSalsaChilled Mixed FruitFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

Beef TacoLatin Style Black BeansWith Brown RiceDeli Style Turkey &Cheese WrapGarden Fresh EntréeSaladFresh Mini Sweet PeppersCaramelized PlantainsSalsaChilled PeachesFresh FruitLow Fat Milk

More Details: http://browardschools.nutrislice.com/menu/elementary/lunch/ (http://browardschools.nutrislice.com/menu/elementary/lunch/)The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discriminationagainst its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on thebases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity,religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status,familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of anindividual's income is derived from any public assistance program, orprotected genetic information in employment or in any program or activityconducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases willapply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file aCivil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDAProgram Discrimination Complaint Form, found online athttp://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDAoffice, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write aletter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send yourcompleted complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department ofAgriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue,S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email atprogram.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing orhave speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal RelayService at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). USDA is anequal opportunity provider and employer. Layout, design & code © Nutrislice, Inc. - Privateand non-commercial uses permitted.

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