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OCTOBER 2014

PRINCIPAL

Mr. Chris Ateek

ateekc@pcsb.com

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Brooke Crandall

crandallb@pcsb.com

Mrs. Keila Victor

victork@pcsb.com

AREA SUPERINTENDANT

Mr. Ward Kennedy

OUR MISSION

We, the faculty and staff of Madeira

Beach Fundamental School will work

within the framework of the

fundamental guidelines to academically

challenge, stimulate creativity, and

increase student achievement. We will

do this by utilizing our strengths,

working together for the good of our

students and working collaboratively

with parents in a nurturing school

environment.

591 Tom Stuart Causeway

Madeira Beach, FL 33708

On the web:

www.mb.ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us

Contact

K-5th 727-547-7838

6th-8th 727-547-7697

MADEIRA BEACH

FUNDAMENTAL K-8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Yearly, Madeira Beach Fundamental, and all other Pinellas district schools create a School

Improvement Plan. Improvement efforts are made to address student achievement, school

operations, and site safety. These plans created, reviewed, and submitted to the Pinellas

County School Board for approval. Along with the plan is an Executive Summary. The Execu-

tive Summary is a shorter version of our School Improvement Plan.

The Executive Summary of Madeira Beach Fundamental School Improvement Plan for 2014-

15 is as follows: Madeira Beach Fundamental School has 1438 students grades kindergarten

through eighth grade, three administrators, 93 teachers, and 34 staff members. The mission

of Madeira Beach Fundamental is “The faculty and staff of Madeira Beach Fundamental

School will work within the fundamental guidelines, to academically challenge, stimulate cre-

ativity and increase student achievement. We will do this, by working collaboratively with

parents and our community partners, and by fostering a safe and nurturing environment

where students are encouraged to reach their maximum potential.”

To accomplish this mission, Madeira Beach Fundamental has 6 Goals:

1) Increase the number of all students meeting proficiency in Reading (from 81% to 85%), and

increasing the number of African American students reading proficiency from 66% to 67%.

2) Increase the number of all students meeting proficiency in Writing (from 78% to 79%) and

increasing the number of African American students writing proficiency from 67% to 69%

3) Increase the number of all students meeting proficiency in Math (from 76% to 77%) and

increasing the number of African American students Math proficiency from 62% to 63%.

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IMPORTANT DATES

10/17 – 1st Report period over

10/20 – Pro-Ed Day – No school for

students

10/29 – Report cards go home

11/14 – Picture retake day

11/19 – Great American Teach-In

11/24-28 – Thanksgiving Holiday

October Meeting Days

10/7 — SAC, 5:30pm

10/23 — Fall Festival – (PTSA Credit)

5 p.m.-7 p.m.

November Meeting Days

11/3 — PTSA, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

11/11 — SAC, 5:30 p.m.

SPIRIT DAYS

Friday, October 3rd School Spirit Day

Friday, October 10th – Wear Pink Day

Friday, October 17th – Keep it Pink

Friday, October 24th – Keep in Pink

Friday, October 31st – Dress Like a

Character From a Book

HOMEWORK HELP LINE

Homework help is available from 5

p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through

Thursday, on all school days, except

when there is no school the following

day. The number to call Homework

Helpline is 547-7223.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK (Con’t)

4) Increase the number of all students meeting proficiency in Science (from 73% to 74%) and increasing the number African American students Science proficiency from 73% to 74%. 5) Close the achievement gap between Black and non-black students to our AMO 2015 targets; 6) Reduce the number and percent of discipline incidents for each student subgroup by 40% The core instructional and monitoring strategies included in our action plans are: • Utilizing data to differentiate and scaffold instruction • Using research-based strategies in core instruction (e.g., 5E, Gradual Release, Collaboration, Small group instruction, AVID strategies) • Utilizing project-based learning in appropriate settings and utilizing technolo-gy to align curriculum with instructional objectives. The professional development efforts include trainings on Common Core standards, the use of AVID strategies in the classroom, Gradual Release Model of Instruction, High Yield Instructional Strategies, and Response to Intervention. The parent involvement efforts are ongoing. 100% of our families are involved in par-ent engagement opportunities to include meetings and conferences. Parental involve-ment is high with over 8,000 volunteer hours in the 2013-2014 school year. The school will continue to use strategies to increase volunteer hours, such as hosting Par-ent Universities, monthly PTSA meetings, student led conferences and more. For more information about Madeira Beach Fundamental School Improvement Plan, please go to our website at http://www.mb-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us/ Take care, Mr. Ateek, Madeira Beach Fundamental Principal

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Jason Bard & Brett Szematowicz

1207 North Franklin Street Suite 102 Tampa Florida 33602

Phone:(813)444-2244 Fax:(813)658-6000

Every year, during the last week of October, 80 million people show their commit-

ment to a healthy drug free lifestyle through Red Ribbon Week. This year we will be

celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 24th- October 28th. In order for your

child to show his/her commitment to a healthy drug free lifestyle, your child has the

opportunity to participate in the following activities:

Monday, October 27- "TIE DRUGS DOWN!" – Students are encouraged to wear the

craziest tie they can find for a "Tie Down Drugs" event.

Tuesday, October 28- "TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS!" - Students are encouraged to

team up for their fight against drugs by wearing their favorite sports team shirt to

school or their school t-shirt.

Wednesday, October 29- "SOCK IT TO DRUGS DAY!" - Students are encouraged to

wear their craziest or most unusual socks to show their decision to "SOCK" it to drugs!

Thursday, October 30- "TURN YOUR BACK ON DRUGS DAY!" - Students are encour-

aged to wear their T-Shirt backwards to represent they are turning their backs on

drugs.

Friday, October 31—"DRUG FREE IS THE HEALTHY WAY TO BE!" - Students are en-

couraged to wear red shirts to say no to using harmful drugs and yes to making

healthy, responsible choices. By wearing red they show they have respect for them-

selves and others.

Enjoy Red Ribbon Week!

Also....

As a reminder, with holidays just around the corner, please feel free to contact your

child's School Counselor if you are in need of any support.

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ATTENTION PARENTS

* Parents are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day

is by calling the child’s school office. All cellular devices must be powered off at 7:25 A.M. Stu-

dents may possess a cellular telephone, electronic communication device (ECD), or other elec-

tronic devices, such as, but not limited to, the following: personal digital assistant (PDA) ,

portable media player (PMP), iPod, iPad, Kindle, mp3 player, and other devices designed to

receive and send an electronic signal, so long as they do so in strict compliance with this poli-

cy. Any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy forfeits any right or privilege to

possess any electronic device described in this policy. Violation of this policy may result in

disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the cellular telephone, ECD, or electronic device. If

the cellular telephone, ECD, or electronic device is confiscated, it will be released/returned to

a parent unless, in the sole discretion of the Principal, a decision is made to release it to the

student before the end of the school day.

* Ties and Tennis Shoes 5K 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Kid Dash will be held December 6, 2014 at

Tropicana Field. www.tiesandtennisshoes.com. Join our team. Madeira Beach Fundamental K

-8-Madbeachrunners for more information see Coach Prevost. Proceeds from the 5k support

the Take Stock in Children Pinellas Scholarship Program.

* Our school has enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60…Defend Your Turf, an in-school wellness pro-

gram that encourages kids to eat healthy and get active for 60 minutes every day. As a parent,

you can elevate the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, serve as a role model

and integrate healthy school strategies into your daily lives – all of which can help kids suc-

ceed both in the classroom and throughout their lives. It’s time to defend our turf… to learn

more about Fuel Up to Play 60 and enroll your child please visit www.FuelUptoPlay60.com.

* On-line Registration for Osceola Fundamental High School (OFHS) shadowing will begin on

October 7, 2014. Parents can register their students on the following link: http://

www.osceola-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us. Shadowing will take place for 2015-16 incoming 9th grade

student starting October 21st through December 11th 2014, every Tuesday and Thursday

from 7:15 a.m. until 1:25 p.m. The OFHS Discovery Night will be held on Monday, November

17, 2014, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the OFHS Auditorium.

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Habana Café 5402 Gulfport Blvd S., Gulfport, Fl 33706

ATTENTION PARENTS (Con’t)

ABSENCES

The classroom experience is of unique value and cannot be duplicated by make-up work. The

purpose of an attendance policy is to foster responsibility and reliability on the part of District

students to attend all classes.

The following are examples of unexcused absences: out-of-school suspensions, family vaca-

tions , and students without a completed Certificate of Immunization

An absence will be excused if the student is ill or injured, there is a major Illness in the stu-

dent's immediate family (this means parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, or others living

in the home), the student’s own faith, the student is required by summons, subpoena or court

order to appear in court.

For the full description of the School Board Attendance Policy 5500.05, see the Pinellas County

Schools web site.

MEDICATION

Students are NOT ALLOWED to have over-the-counter medications in their possession. This

includes cough drops. All medicine must be kept in the front office.

Medication: NO STUDENT SHALL TRANSPORT MEDICATION TO OR FROM SCHOOL. Parents

must hand deliver all medications to student services at which time an authorization to ad-

minister medication card will be filled out and signed by the parent. Prescribed medication

must be in the original container and labeled with the time it is to be administered during

school hours. All over-the-counter medication must be delivered in the original unopened

container and will require an authorization card completed by the parent and a physician or

dentist. The only exception to a student self-carrying medication will be Asthma inhalers and

EpiPens if an authorization is signed by both the physician and parent. You may call or visit

the school office to obtain the required medication authorization cards and or forms. School

personnel cannot administer any medication to your child without these forms. You may ob-

tain a copy of the Pinellas County School Board and School Health Services Medication Guide-

lines from the school office if you need more information. It is also available on our school

website.

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Name Grade

Zachary B. 08

Benjamin S. 08

Bethany B. 07

Esmeralda G. 08

Sarah V. 08

Remy F. 08

Remington G. 08

Robert M. 08

Akaecia P. 08

Avron H. 08

Kendall F. 08

Kristopher F. 08

Kacey C. 08

Joshua F. 08

Juliana R. 08

Cinzia B. 08

Luke S. 08

Faith N. 08

Haley T. 08

Raina W. 08

Shenyah R. 08

Bradley S. 07

Calob P. 08

Hannah W. 08

Jade M. 08

Hailey P. 08

Kristin J. 07

Katherine N. 07

Carly D. 07

Madison M. 07

Tyler N. 07

Nathaniel K. 07

Olivia T. 07

Alivia C. 07

Jackson D. 07

Sophia D. 07

Faith H. 07

Devyn N. 07

Chloe L. 07

Kayleigh L. 07

Russell B. 07

Emily H. 07

Carley B. 07

Christopher H. 07

Aimee R. 07

Hunter N. 07

Sierra N. 07

Mckenzie S. 07

Bailey P. 07

Michael C. 07

Darrian O. 07

Keith B. 06

Alexander C. 06

Gina G. 06

Jaedyn T. 06

Mia A. 06

Johnathan G. 06

Jasmine S. 06

Ashley B. 06

Tyler B. 06

Quinn B. 06

Taylor C 06

Gabrielle D. 06

Thomas W. 06

Abigail K. 06

Rhett G. 06

Jillian K. 06

Louis B. 06

Tyler L. 06

Karissa H. 06

Joshua B. 06

Andriana D. 06

Lauren F 06

Anna G. 06

Logan G. 06

Nicole M. 06

Alana P. 06

Jaxson B. 06

Nyah E. 06

Zachary S. 05

Carina L. 06

Maikeli T. 05

Ashley B. 05

Colton W. 05

Bella L. 04

Ashlyn C. 04

Katherine D. 04

Elijah L. 04

Tate M. 04

Isabella A. 04

Sebastian S. 04

Kassidy N. 03

Jacob M. 03

Jacob L. 03

Nicole L. 03

Jeremy S. 03

Noah R. 02

Jacob A. 02

Leo L. 02

Jaeci B. 01

Ronald C. 01

John W. KG

Tristan K. KG

Hailey H. KG

Dakoda E. KG

Amanda M. KG

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KUDOS

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! We have seen all that you have been doing on

campus and we really appreciate your help. From helping with picture day, 4th grade Tye-

Dye Day, classroom assistants, Manta Store Popsicle Sale, helping with covering gates in the

morning and out in the car lines, just to name a few. Please know we could not do everything

we do for our students and staff without you!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Please join me in welcoming back Kim Fernandez. Kim will serve as a second para profes-

sional (joining Ann Yagle) on campus. She will work between the elementary and middle

grades campuses, working one on one, and / or pulling small groups of students. Kim holds a

current Florida teaching certificate, and is highly qualified to teach middle grades math. We

are glad to have her on our team again

* Good luck to all of our students who are running for Student Council positions. Campaign

day is Thursday, October 9th and Voting day is Friday, October 10th. |

* If anyone is interested in joining art club they can stop by Ms. McClelland's Art room after

school to pick up an application. All applications are due Friday Oct 3, 2014. 15 students will

be selected randomly from the applications turned in. The winning participants will be noti-

fied by email before October 6th.

* John’s Pass Seafood Festival is Friday, October 24- Sunday, October 26th. This year there

will be parking available at our school for a small fee of $5 per car load. There will be contin-

uous shuttles to take you to the festival. ALL PROCEEDS will go directly to our PTSA to benefit

our school.

* Happy October from the Elementary PE Department! A lot of fun activities are planned for

the month of October and we do not want ANY students to miss out. Please be sure your

children are following the Student Dress Code. In addition please have your child bring a wa-

ter bottle out to PE with his/her name on it so they are properly hydrated, hats are also en-

couraged outside of the buildings. As the weather cools down some of the PE activities will be

on the back court basketball area and large field area, water bottles and hats are a good idea

during these types of activities. Rainy weather has been an obstacle for PE these past couple

of weeks, we are delighted to announce we were still able to move forward with our Being Fit

Matters Testing for the fall. Even with these obstacles we are almost completely finished and

the students are doing great!

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Media Center News…….Mrs. Foushee & Mrs. Millichamp

Fall Book Fair is Coming!!!

The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is hauntingly close! And the Book Fair is such an

exciting time for kids. Within the pages of stories, kids encounter gateways to new and ex-

citing places. By introducing them to books that pique their interest, we are encouraging the

joy of reading, expanding their vocabulary, and developing their general knowledge.

The Fall Book Fair will be Thursday, October 23 through Friday, October 31. Come explore our

large selection of fiction and nonfiction books and find great reads for every person in your

family. These books represent the best authors and illustrators for young readers and make

great gifts too.

Visit the Book Fair during regular school hours or during our special Fall Festival event:

Thursday, Oct. 23: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (during the Fall Festival)

Friday, Oct. 24: 7:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 27: 7:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28: 7:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29: 7:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30: 7:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31: 7:25 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

For more information or to shop online, please visit the Madeira Beach Fundamental Book Fair

website from the Media Center Home Page at http://destiny.pinellas.k12.fl.us/common/

welcome.jsp?site=204. Interested volunteers can contact our Volunteer Coordinators An-nette Ballard at ballardan@pcsb.org or Stacia Littlefield at littlefields@pcsb.org .

See you at the Book Fair!

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SPECIAL NOTICES

TEACHER CERTIFICATION (Printed Date, October 1, 2014): Florida law requires us to notify

parents and guardians when a teacher is assigned teaching duties in a class outside the field in

which the teacher is certified and also if the teacher is non-highly qualified. As of August 18,

2014, the following teachers are considered Out-of-Field until they have completed additional

training for ESOL: Mr. Tucker and Ms. Bryant. The following teachers are considered Out-of-

Field:

Mr. Voskuil – MG Social Science

Mr. Rotunno – Health Ed

As of August 18, 2014, Mr. Bardes is considered non-highly qualified in Social Science until he

has taken the subject area test. Mr. Bardes is certified by the state of Florida in his core aca-

demic areas. I believe he is qualified to deliver instructional services to our students. He is

currently working towards meeting these requirements. If you have questions, please feel free

to contact me, Mr. Ateek, Principal at 547-7697.

TARGET REDCARD: Target is on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015. Talk

about extra credit! Use the REDcard, and Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases

made at Target and Target.com to help the eligible K-12 school of your choice. Our school just

received a check from Target for $800. That is amazing and we all really appreciate your help.

This program is still ongoing. So please continue to shop at Target and use your REDcard. If

you have not already obtained your card please go to target.com/tcoe for more information or

contact Linda O. in our front office at 727-547-7838

OFFICE DEPOT PROGRAM PROGRAM ID# 70022285 or 70022286: This unique program for

schools cannot only benefit your school now, but help keep them in free supplies all year long.

All you need to do is make a qualifying purchase* at Office Depot and present your school's 5%

Back to Schools program ID - and we'll take care of the rest. For more information please go to

http://www.officedepot.com/a/promo/backtoschool/5percent/?cm_sp=FooterLinks-_-

products-_-5PercentBack Or call Linda O. in our front office at 727.547.7697

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MAD FUN MANTA MINUTES (Provided by the PTSA)

October Highlights

Reflections Workshop, Thursday, October 2nd. After School In Media Center

Parents and Guardians are encouraged to bring the boys of the family for some “guy time” designed to enhance the family bond. Breakfast is free for students and $1.50 for parents.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends October 15

Don’t miss your chance at this delicious promotion in which proceeds benefit our school. Just in time for the holidays, these tasty favorites have become a favorite of MBFS families.

We Want Your Shoes! - Shoe Drive Ends October 17

Don’t forget to bag up your shoes (any condition accepted) for donation and we will collect them on Friday mornings in the car circle through October 17th for our Shoe Drive!

Fall Festival, Thursday, October 23, PTSA Credit, 5:00-7:00 pm, MBFS Campus

This MBFS annual event has been a tradition for many years. From haunted trails to pumpkin patch-es, to spooky graveyards and crafts, all ages have a blast at this event—and parents do too! Don’t forget to mark this date on your calendar...OR ELSE!

November Highlights

Nov. 3—PTSA General Meeting

Nov. 5—Reflections Workshop /Work Submission

Nov. 7—IMOM

Nov. 13—Teacher Luncheon (Gr. 2 & 8)

Nov. 14—All Pro Dad

Nov. 17—Cookie Dough Delivery

Nov. 24-28— No School

Glow Bowling at Ten Pin Lanes—Date TBA

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SPECIAL NOTICES

District Accreditation Pinellas County Schools are undergoing a complete accreditation process and surveys are be-ing used to assess the district, and its' schools. Basically, the more surveys with higher scores, the better. Survey for first, second, and third graders Also, please allow your children who were here last year to complete the following surveys (note the specific age groups). You can find it by pasting the following link in your address bar http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/2346014 Survey for fourth and fifth graders Also, please allow your children who were here last year to complete the following surveys (note the specific age groups). You can find it by pasting the following link in your address bar http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/5129416 Survey for middle grades students Also, please allow your children who were here last year to complete the following surveys (note the specific age groups). You can find it by pasting the following link in your address bar http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7609560

Bullying and Harassment

How do I make a report?

We are committed to providing a safe learning environment and will not tolerate Bullying/

Harassment or Teen Dating Violence and Abuse of any kind. Incidents can be reported

verbally to the Principal, Assistant Principal or any staff member or reported online at

one of the below links: http://harassment.pcsb.org http://teendatingviolence.pcsb.org

Anonymous reports can also be made using the District Electronic Reporting Form, or

by calling the Campus Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-873-8477, or by texting keyword

TIP144 plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Students can also fill out an electronic

report using any computer where they feel safe, school or home.

The old saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” is very untrue. Words have the greatest impact as does physical harm on a human be-ing. The sooner an incident is reported, the more quickly it can be investigated.

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Take Stock in Children Pinellas

Providing Scholarships, Mentors and Hope

The Take Stock in Children scholarship program

is for students that qualify for free/reduced lunch,

earn C’s or higher in their classes, have good at-

tendance, good behavior, and have additional risk

factors that make achieving a college or technical school education

after high school a challenge.

Our program is based on the principal that given extensive sup-

port, motivation and accountability, children will work hard to en-

sure that they graduate from high school and attain a college or

technical school degree.

If you would like to nominate a deserving student in grades 6 - 10

to be in the Take Stock in Children scholarship program, go to the

following link and complete the nomination form.

https://www.pinellaseducation.org/Scholarships/

tsicnomination

If you have questions you can contact Sherry Wert at werts@pinellaseducation.org or call our office at 727-588-4816.

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