croton elementary
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“BPS’s mission is to serve students with excellence as the standard.”
Important Dates
Monday, October 1st
Yankee Candle Fundraiser Due
Tuesday, October 2nd
Individual Picture Day
Thursday, October 4th
~ Mad Scientist Day
~ Science Fair Night, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Friday, October 5th
Freezie Friday
Tuesday, October 9th
Try it Tuesday, Leafy Greens
Wednesday, October 10th
Walk to School Day
Thursday, October 11th
Eureka Math Night, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Friday, October 12th
~ Junior Achievement Visits Croton
~ End of First Nine Weeks
Monday, October 15th
Student Holiday - No School
Tuesday, October 16th
SAC Meeting, 2:45 pm
Friday, October 19th
~ Boo Gram Sales Begin
~ Freezie Friday
Monday, October 22nd
Cardinal Conversations; 1:15 pm
Monday, October 22nd - Nov. 2nd
Food 4 Thought Food Drive
Tuesday, October 23rd
Report Cards Issued
Wednesday, October 24th
Jersey Mike’s Night, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Monday, October 22nd - 30th
Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 29th
~ Book Fair Begins (through Nov. 2nd)
~ Freezie Friday
Tuesday, October 30th
Boo Gram Sales End
Friday, November 2nd
~ Enchanted Forest Fall Festival &
Family Book Fair Night, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Croton Elementary Scholastic Book Fair Dates: October 29th - November 2nd
**Times: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
**Friday, Early Release Day, Times:
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(Students will be visiting the Fair during regular Media time.)
Special Family Night: November 2nd, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
(During the Fall Festival)
Online Fair: Go to http://www.scholastic.com/bf/croton elementaryschool1 for a link to our Book Fair. Family and friends
from out of town can support Croton Elementary in this way. NEW Digital Payment Option: eWallet!
Now your student can shop the Book Fair cash-free! Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and to create an account:
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/crotonelementaryschool1
“Croton ChroniCle” Croton Elementary
1449 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 321/259-3818 – Office 321/242-6477 – Fax www.croton.brevardschools.org
Roseann Bennett, Principal October 2018 Jennifer Susin, Assistant Principal
Thank you for supporting our
Save Around Book Fundraiser.
With your help, we raised over
$1,300 for our school! If you still
have a book at home, please
return it as soon as possible.
A special thank you to our highest
book sellers this year with EIGHT
books each! Stop by the front
office for a Croton Magnet.
Logan Lutes (Mrs. Messer)
Gisel Scelzo (Mrs. Luznar)
Eureka! Why? What? How? POP in to Croton’s Eureka Math Night on Thursday, October 11th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for Croton’s Family Math Night. We will be giving families information about the Eureka Math curriculum. Families will learn about Eureka vocabulary and lesson routines when they visit the cafeteria. Teachers at each grade level will be presenting a lesson so that families get a feel for what students experience during Eureka instruction. (Popcorn will be served)
Brevard Public Schools is changing their grade reporting system to FOCUS. Beginning October 15th, parents may access the new system as the teachers will begin entering assignments and grades for the second quarter. Teachers will input grades and content weekly for parents to review. The grades reflect how students are doing on an on-going basis towards mastery of standards.
Cardinal Conversations
The purpose of these meetings is to provide our Croton Community a time to come together and problem solve
and/or enhance the operations of the school. We are looking forward to our next gathering on Monday, October 22 at 1:15 in the Solarium. Our Agenda will be:
Cafeteria Procedures
The difference between PTO and SAC
How to increase involvement
Creating a Network Book
Junior Achievement of the Space Coast
Croton will host the JA Program on October
12th! We welcome JA-IN-A-DAY as they work
with our students on core curriculum with
connections through real world applications.
Thank you to the volunteers who attended our Volunteer
Orientation! If you are interested in volunteering, and the fingerprinting cost
is a barrier for you, please contact [email protected] as
scholarships are available to assist with the cost. We love our volunteers and want as many as possible to support the needs
of Croton Elementary!
Be on the lookout for our NEW visitor parking space that will soon be available, courtesy of our newest Business Partner, David Cable! Mr. Cable with RE/
MAX Elite serves the Melbourne area and is excited about partnering with Croton Elementary!
National School Lunch Week “School Lunch: Lots 2 Love”
October 15 - 19, 2018
Croton is once again participating in International Walk to School
Day on Wednesday, October 10th. Ms. Walters is the sponsor of
this exciting event. Everyone is invited to participate. Arrive at a
meeting place between 7:00 - 7:15 a.m.
Check out the School Nutrition (SNA) website at
www.schoolnutrition.org/nslw for some early planning tools,
and free activity coloring sheets!
#NSLW18 #schoollunch #lots2love
Visit the cafeteria and have lunch with your child
Encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle at home
for yourself and your child (actions speak louder than
words!)
Discuss the benefits of eating a well-balanced lunch
What is your favorite food? Share your love of food with
your child.
October 22nd - November 2nd
Croton will be collecting non-perishable foods, basic hygiene
items, and baby needs (no glass containers please) to benefit
local food banks. Donations may be sent in with your child or
dropped off by you at Croton. Thank you for your generosity!
Attention parents of 4th - 6th graders: Your child’s FSA scores have been sent home. An explanation of scores is on our website and has been sent via Peachjar. If you would like to meet and discuss your child’s scores, please contact your child’s classroom teacher and/or Mrs. Kuntz-Murphy at [email protected].
Meeting Places:
Corner of Aurora Road & Croton Road
Corner of Eau Gallie Boulevard & Commodore Boulevard
Corner of Croton Road & McKinley Street
Everyone will begin walking to school at 7:15. All of the groups
will meet in the pavilion to celebrate. Please contact Ms. Walters
at [email protected] with any questions.
Parenting in Today’s World A free Family Engagement Activity for Adults
Saturday, October 6th from 8:00 to 12:30 p.m. Brevard County School Board in Viera
Just a few of the workshop topics include; Social Media Awareness, Help and Hope for the Anxious Child, and Substance Use Today: Not My Kid. Please register online: http://tinyurl.com/PITW2017
Positive Behavior Support Focus for October
Each month we will be recognizing students in every class who
exhibit the monthly character traits. Students will have their names
read on the morning announcements and receive a certificate of
recognition and a necklace for their trait. Names and pictures will
be displayed on the hallway trees around the school. Be sure to
check out the COOPERATIVE tree and the ACTIVE LEARNER tree for
our recent recipients.
The Monthly Traits Are:
August/January- Patience, Flexibility, Problem Solving (Cooperative)
September/February- Effort, Perseverance, Personal Best (Active Learner)
October/March- Integrity, Communication, Truthful (Respectful)
November/April- Common Sense, Organization, Participation (Responsible)
December/May- Caring, Friendship, Courage (Encouraging)
Spotlight on Character
Croton Elementary would like to welcome its newest members* to our School Advisory Council. Our team for the 2018-2019 school year consists of the following members:
Roseann Bennett (School Principal) Tom Englert (Teacher) Amanda Hitchcock (Teacher) Dani Gould (Croton Staff) Tracy Carbonell (Parent) Thomas Herbert (Community Member) Yolette Jean-Bart (Community Member)
As a team, our committee is looking forward to serving Croton Elementary's vision for the 2018-2019 school year; which is to provide "A positive community of respectful, responsible, and educated citizens of tomorrow”. We will be meeting again on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the Media Center. All are welcome, please join us!
Have you ever wanted to be a Mad Scientist? Now is your chance! On
Thursday, October 4th, Croton Elementary’s Title I Department will be
hosting a day designated to science exploration. On this day, students
will be able to dress up as Mad Scientists. The sky is the limit with
costume ideas; however school board policies and
dress code need to be followed.
Families of students in grades 4th – 6th are invited
and encouraged to join us for Science Fair Night,
also being held on October 4th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Happy Science!
Thomas Englert, 6th Grade Teacher
Lab Coats, Beakers and Graduated Cylinders... OH MY!!
Attention Croton Families!
The Croton Elementary School-Parent-Student
Compact for Learning has been sent out to you
via Peachjar. There is no need to sign and return
this form.
Amy Gagnon (Parent) Ashley Carraro (Parent) Ashley Lutes (Parent)* Debra Pollard (Parent)* Kellye Straub (Parent)* Katie Torrington (Parent)*