SCHOOL BOARD PATRICIA GOOD, Chairperson DONNA P. KORN, Vice Chairperson ROBIN BARTLEMAN ABBY M. FREEDMAN KATHERINE M. LEACH LAURIE RICH LEVINSON ANN MURRAY DR. ROSALIND OSGOOD NORA RUPERT ROBERT RUNCIE, Superintendent of Schools

Panther Run Elementary School Elaine L. Saef, Principal Shannon M. Chacona, Asst. Principal

PANTHER PRINTS NEWSLETTER

Panther Run Elementary’s 2013-2014

Teacher of the Year! & Employee of the Year!

Congratulations to Dana Melita &

Lisa Doe

We are very proud to announce Ms. Dana Melita as our Teacher of the Year and Ms. Lisa

Doe, our Employee of the Year!!!

Ms. Melita, 1st Grade, provides students with an enriching hands-on, creative, curriculum.

Ms. Doe, Teacher Assistant in our Autism Cluster, assists students and staff with

lessons and activities.

Thank you Ms. Melita & Ms. Doe for all of your hard work, time, and dedication to the

students, staff and families! Way to go ladies!!!We are very PROUD to have you

represent our school! Well deserved. You both make us proud daily!

December 16 - 20, 2013

Career Day is coming to Panther Run Elementary Friday, February 21, 2014

If you would like to share your career and help inspire our students, please

contact Dr. Chacona at 754-323-6850 or by email: shannon.chacona@browardschools.com

Panther Run Elementary would like to thank our Business Partners in Education for a

successful EDU-QUEST event at the Shoppes at Pembroke Gardens.

Barnes & Nobles Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Jason’s Deli Brighton Collectibles

Coldwater Creek & Spa

Our students experienced real life educational scenarios with their families as they enjoyed the holiday season at the Shoppes at Pembroke Gardens. We look forward to this annual event next year

2 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. Individuals, who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint, may call the Director of Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or

Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call

EEO at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158

Important Dates at Panther Run THIS WEEK’S EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

Ø Tuesday, December 17th: Papa John’s Night Ø Wed., Dec. 18th: PTA/SAC/SAF & Winter Show @

6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Ø Thursday, Dec. 19th: Early Release – Dismissal @

12:00 noon Ø Friday, Dec. 20th: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day Ø Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3rd: Winter

Break Holiday, NO SCHOOL

Ø Monday, January 6th: Students return to school and 3rd Quarter Begins

Ø Thursday, Jan. 9th: PTA Family Night - Miller’s Ale House at 5:00 p.m.

Ø Friday, January 10th: JA World Field Trip for 5th Grade Ø Jan 13th – 17th: Gr, 3, 4 & 5 Benchmark Assessment Testing Ø Tuesday, January 14th: Papa John’s Night Ø Monday, January 20th: Holiday, NO SCHOOL Ø Wednesday, January 22nd: Report Cards Issued

Monday, December 16th Breakfast

French Toast Sticks, Assorted Cereals & Biscuit, Yogurt &

Biscuit, Apple Juice Lunch

Mexican Pizza, BBQ Pulled Pork on Wheat, Garden Fresh

Entrée Salads, Fresh Baby Carrots, Steamed Spinach, Chilled Mixed Fruit, Fresh

Fruit

Tuesday, December 17th Breakfast

Chicken Patty & Biscuit,, Assorted Cereals & Biscuit,

Yogurt Parfait & Biscuit, Cantaloupe, Fresh Fruit,

Lunch Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Tuna

Salad/Crackers, Sliced Cumbers, Italian Mixed

Veggies, Peach Juice, Fresh Fruit

Wednesday, December 18th

Breakfast Sausage Wrapped Pancake, Assorted Cereals & Biscuit,

Yogurt & Biscuit, Florida OJ Lunch

Chicken Nuggets,, Fish Patty on Bun, Garden Fresh Entrée

Salads, Baked Beans, Potato Wedges, Fruit Blend

Juice, Fresh Fruit

Thursday, December 19th Breakfast

Chicken Sausage Patty/Biscuit, Crispy Hash Browns, Assorted

Cereals & Biscuit, Yogurt Lunch

Baked Corn Dog, Asian Egg Roll, Fresh Baby Carrots, Fruitable,

Dried Strawberry, Flavored Cranberries, , Chilled Apricots

Early Release Day at 12:00 noon

Friday, December 20th

Employee Planning

No School

Salad Boat offered daily 1% Milk served w/ all meals Ice Cream sold on Wed.- .65 Water available for .50 Fresh Fruit served daily

Panther Run Elementary’s 2013-2014

Teacher of the Year! & Employee of the Year!

Congratulations to Dana Melita & Lisa Doe

We are very proud to announce Ms. Dana Melita as our Teacher of the Year and Ms. Lisa Doe, our Employee of the Year!!!

Ms. Melita, 1st Grade, provides students with an enriching hands-on,

creative, curriculum.

Ms. Doe, Teacher Assistant in our Autism Cluster, assists students and staff with lessons and activities.

Thank you Ms. Melita & Ms. Doe for all of your hard work, time,

and dedication to the students, staff and families! Way to go ladies!!!We are very PROUD to have you represent our school! Well

deserved. You both make us proud daily!

PANTHER MENU: Parents are encouraged to prepay for student meals. *Menu subject to change due to availability

Show Respect Home & School Connection

Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated • 128 N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 • 540-636-4280

The holiday season is full of opportunities for your youngster to practice something that is important all year long—respect! Here are some examples:

• Talk about respect before a get-together. Explain that she should offer her seat to an adult who is standing. Also, if your child isn’t used to using titles (“Aunt,” “Mr.”), discuss this before visiting someone who prefers them. (“The people you’ll meet like to be called by Mr. or Mrs.”).

• Encourage your youngster to respect other cultures and traditions. If a friend observes a different holiday, she can wish the person a nice celebration. She might also point out something they have in common (“We have tons of relatives in town, too”).

A Grandparent Volunteer Home & School Connection

Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated • 128 N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 • 540-636-4280

Last year when my mom was in town for the holidays, she asked if she could help me with my daughter Emily’s class party. I checked with the teacher, and he said he’d be happy to have a grandparent volunteer. But before volunteering, she needed to be cleared to volunteer through the District by signing up with www.getinvolvedineducation.com. My mother and I set up the snacks, and she played a game with small groups of kids. The students also enjoyed hearing what winter is like where she lives—she told stories about getting several feet of snow and being stuck inside for days. My daughter was proud to have her grandmother at school. And my mom said she liked seeing Emily’s classroom and meeting her teacher and friends. I’ve already gotten permission from this year’s teacher for her to help out again.

Our Student Council is

coordinating the following Drive at

Panther Run this holiday season from Dec. 2nd – 18th to help our furry friends!

The Panther Run & Humane Society of

Broward County

“PAW IT FORWARD”

Drive for the Animals. Please bring in any clean old

towels, sheets, blankets, dog/cat toys, Purina dog/cat food, etc. to be

donated to the Broward County Humane Society.

Thank YOU for

“Pawing” & Paying It Forward & supporting this worthy cause.!

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11/7/13, 11:06 AMWalkAbout Autism 2014: Panther Run A Team - Dan Marino Foundation

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2 Months 18 Days

$14,964.00

WalkAbout Autism 2014

Panther Run A Team

WELCOME TO OUR DMF WALKABOUTAUTISM & EXPO, BROUGHT TO YOU BY

WALGREENS

TEAM PAGE! The Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo,brought to you by Walgreens, will be held Saturday January 25,2014 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. This is a greatopportunity for us to work together and make a difference forchildren, teens, and adults living with autism. Proceeds raisedthrough this effort will support local South Florida organizations,including hundreds of participating local schools as well as The DanMarino Foundation. What is really important to me is that all moneyraised here, stays here in South Florida! Why we need your help:There is no known cause or cure for autism. It is the fastest-growing developmental disorder, and according to the Center forDisease Control, 1 in 88 children in the United States have autism. Autism usually appears in early childhood, before the age of 3. Though symptoms and severity vary, autism affects a child's abilityto communicate and interact with others. Intensive, early treatmentcan make a big difference in the lives of many children with autismand enable them to achieve independence later in life. Currently,90% of adults with autism are unemployed which is a startlingstatistic! That is why I am asking for your support. Monies raisedwill provide much-needed resources to our community-basedprograms, services, and schools.

Help us help our community. Help us make a difference!

Panther Run A Team - Join Team RaisedGenny Lopez $0.00

PuzzlePins Panther Run $300.00

Team Gifts $0.00

Denotes a Team Captain

Panther Run ATeam

Goal:$2,500.00

Achieved:$300.00

Make a gift!

Team Donor List

Bike Rodeo$300.00

Welcome, Elaine! Participant Center | Log Out Donate Registration

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In order to comply with the Broward School District policy, teachers no longer will be able to pass your order to the PTA. Our PTA will directly collect the Yearbook Orders and Yearbook Recognition Ad orders from your children. A PTA member will be in the main hallway, right next to the cafeteria from 7:30 am to 7:50 am on the following dates: November 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 26. December 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18 and 19. If you have any questions please contact Vicky at 954-380-2887 or email her at vickynrussell@bellsouth.net.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and

support. The Panther Run PTA

YEARBOOK 2013–2014 Pre-Sale ONLY $24

YEARBOOK Pre-Sale Order Form Student:____________________________________________ Grade : _____ Parent’s  email  ___________________________________________________ Teacher:____________________________ Telephone #: ________________ Number of Yearbooks: __________ Cost per Yearbook Pre-Sale Price: $24 Total Amount Enclosed: $______________ Cash Check #: ______

A receipt will be issued to the

student.

YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD PRE-SALE ORDER FORM I would like to order a: Full Pg (7.56 x 10.08) for $100 1/2 Pg (7.54 x 5) for $60 1/4 Pg (3.73 x 5) for $40 1/8 Pg (3.72 x 2.4) for $25 Well-Wish (no photo) Ad for $10. I am enclosing a: Disk with the ad saved as a High Resolution PDF or JPEG file. Scrapbook page for the Yearbook Committee to scan for me. Typed message to be used as a Well-Wish. Total amount Enclosed: $____________ Cash Check #:______________ Parent Name: _____________________________________Phone # : ________________________ Parent’s email : ___________________________________________________________________ Student Name: ____________________________________ Teacher: ________________________

Purchase your Yearbook and Yearbook Recognition Ad during the Pre-Sale dates of:

November 12 through December 19 Keep Your Memories Alive Forever

136 full color pages, including collages from most of the events of the year. Special classroom photos, clubs and groups, custom ads and well wishes. Available to all grade levels, Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Place Cash or Check payable to the Panther Run PTA inside the envelope and return it before the above deadline date to receive the Pre-Sale price. Final price of the Yearbook will be $26.

YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD COUPON Get 10% discount on your ad during the Pre-Sale.

Ad material must accompany the order. Offer valid until 12/19/2013

Dear Parents, This year the Yearbook Committee have set up access to the following website http://community.pictavo.com/ where you will be able to purchase your YEARBOOK and help you to create your YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD. If you wish to use this service, go to the above mentioned website and follow the instructions. It is a very user friendly website. You can pay with credit card. NOTE: you will be charged a fee for this service.

In addition you can be a great contributor to the YEARBOOK, you can upload pictures you have taken of your son/daughter’s  class  or  any special event and your picture may be selected to be part of the Yearbook.

PTA USE ONLY Date Paid:________

Initials: ______

Dear Principals, The District is excited to announce a change in the school choice application process. Parents will now be able to submit their application for a Nova school, magnet school or school reassignment seat during the same application window, which takes place from December 1, 2013 - February 12, 2014. Parents can submit an application for each of these choice options. This is the first time the school reassignment application process has started in December. By aligning this application period with the other school choice options, schools will now have more time during the school year to promote their successes within the community to attract new students and retain current students. To assist parents in exploring the school choice options, information is now available  on  the  District’s  website,  browardschools.com, just click on the School Choice button. Parents can apply online or download paper applications from the School Choice webpage beginning December 1, 2013. Paper applications will also be available at the 1st floor security desk in the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center. Paper applications can be submitted by mail or in person. Mail completed applications to:

Attn: Demographics & Student Assignments School Board of Broward County, Florida 600 SE Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

You will be receiving information from the Public Information Office to assist you in communicating with parents about the school choice options and application window. If you have any questions regarding the student reassignment window change or application process, please contact the Demographics & Student Assignments Department at 754-321-2480.

Hand-deliver completed applications to: Security Desk - 1st Floor Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center Attn: Demographics & Student Assignments School Board of Broward County, Florida 600 SE Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

12/4/13, 7:20 AMDemographics & Student Assignments

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Broward County Public Schools

Demographics & Student AssignmentsPhone 754.321.2480 * Fax 754.321.2489

Apply for a School Choice December 1, 2013 - February 12, 2014

POLICIES AND TIMELINE

The District is excited to announce a change in the School Choice application process. Parents will now be able to submit their application for a Nova school, magnetschool or reassignment during the same application window, which takes place from December 1, 2013 - February 12, 2014.

This is the first time the school reassignment application process has started in December. Parents, guardians and students are encouraged to explore all of theeducational opportunities available in Broward County Public Schools and make the choice that is right for them.

REASSIGNMENTSChoose a school with available seats...

Schools Available for ReassignmentOnline ApplicationReassignments FormsView/Change ApplicationFAQ

MAGNET PROGRAMSChoose a school with a specialized theme...

Academic RequirementsElementary Themes/LocationsMiddle Themes/LocationsHigh Themes/LocationsOnline Application (Opens 12/1/13)

View/Change ApplicationFAQ

NOVA SCHOOLSDistrictwide K-12th grade schools...

Online ApplicationNova FormsView/Change ApplicationFAQ

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