7515 Plathe Rd.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Sharon Slusser
Principal
727-774-3000
727-774-3091 fax
Rebecca Younglove
Assistant Principal
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Lightning
Flash
Newsletter
September 01, 2015
Future Events:
10/01: Fall Book Fair
10/02: Pizza Hut Night
10/06: PTA Meeting
10/08: Fall Picture Day
10/09: Fall Fun Fest
10/09: Last Day for Book Fair
10/16: Student of Month
10/22: All Pro Dads & iMOMs
10/22: SAC Meeting
10/23: End of 1st Quarter
10/23: Start of Red Ribbon Week
10/23: Minion Races-Top Sellers of
Fundraiser
10/26: No School
10/28: Fundraiser Items Arrive
10/30: Last Day of Red Ribbon
Week
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PTA Meeting, 4:15 pm, Media
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Title One Meeting, 5:30 pm, Media
Open House K-2 grades, 6:00-6:45 pm
Open House 3-5 grades, 7:00-8:00 pm
PTA Donuts with Dad, Media, 8:45-9:25 am
Grandparents Breakfast, Café, 9:00-9:25 am
Lightning Chorus 3-5 grades, 8:30-9:20 am
McBolt Night, McDonald’s SR 54, 5:00-7:00 pm
Reach Out Booklets Fundraiser goes home today
Reach Out Booklets Fundraiser due back to school
Thunder Chorus 1st and 2nd grades, 8:30-9:20 am
Cookie Dough Fundraiser goes home today
Chorus Special Parts, 8:30-9:20 am
Student of the Month, 2:45 pm, Café
Fundraiser Monies Turn in Date
Lightning Chorus 3rd-5th grades, 8:30-9:20 am
Fundraiser Monies Turn in Date
Art Club 5th Grade, 8:30-9:20 am
Thunder Chorus 1st and 2nd grades, 8:30-9:20 am
All Pro Dad’s & iMOMs Meeting, 8:45-9:30 am
SAC Meeting, 4:15 pm, Media
Fundraiser Monies Turn in Date
Progress Reports go home
Chorus Special Parts, 8:30-9:20 am
Fundraiser Monies Turn in Date
Lightning Chorus 3rd-5th grades, 8:30-9:20 am
Fundraiser Monies Turn in Date
Welcome Back We would like to thank all our students and families for a wonderful first week
back in school. It is great to see all our smiling faces arrive each morning ready
to take on another year of learning and succeeding!
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SPONSORS/BUSINESS
PARTNERS
All Sports Arena, 7716 Rutillio
Ct.
Beef O’Brady’s – Ridge Plaza
Congo River Golf – US Hwy 19
McDonalds – SR 54 & Rowan
Monster Mini Golf – Hwy 19
Phillips Martial Arts Before &
After School, 7003 Ridge Rd.
Pizza Hut – S.R. 54
Publix – River Crossing
Target – Little Rd.
Target – Suncoast Crossings
Walgreen’s #5415, River
Crossing
Thank you for your continued
support!!
Paper Recycling – Did you know that CRES has a green dumpster (located at the front
of the school along the loop, by the PLACE turn off) where you can donate ANY kind of
paper good for recycling? Help us to help the environment by saving all paper trash
including newspapers, cardboard, and packaging. By placing these items in our green
dumpster, you also help CRES earn $$$$$$$! Every little bit helps. We appreciate your
support!
PBIS Corner
Mission Statement for PBIS
We will promote and support a quality-learning environment that encompasses high levels of
engagement, collaboration, and a proactive approach to address the needs of the whole child.
PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. Our Cotee River Staff
have been working on a school-wide plan to promote social/ emotional and academic
success within our school. To achieve these goals we will be utilizing a variety of
approaches, including school-wide expectations, classroom meetings, team building
activities, and school-wide incentives. A brochure with more specific details was sent
home at the beginning of the school year and is available at the front office. Be sure to
ask your child about what they are learning and reinforce these good habits at home.
SAC Meeting News –
Parents and CRES staff have an opportunity to be included in
the member nomination process that is attached to this email and the final vote for new
members and secretary will take place at the September 24nd meeting. If interested please
complete the form and return to school.
Current members School Staff: Dave Chamberlin, Mark Englander, and Marlene Perriera.
Parents & Business Partners: Suzanne Smith, Rebecca Underwood, Susan Lance, Daniel
Venezia, Jenny Jackson, Annette Torres, Maria Mangicaro, and Pam Young.
New Business Partner – CRES would like to thank new business partners for school
year 2015-2016, All Sports Arena, McDonald’s, Phillips Martial Arts Before & After School
Care, Pizza Hut, Publix and U.S. Marine Corp League #567. Thank you for joining our
family at CRES! If interested in becoming a Business Partner at CRES, please give Ms.
O’Brien at call at 727-774-3000 or email mobrien@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Pack-a-Sack Program –Would like to send a special thank you out to Beta Sigma Phi
and St. Thomas Aquinas Council of the Knights of Columbus for the monetary donations
made to CRES Pack-a-Sack program.
Fresh From Florida Student Chef Cook-Off – If you wish to enter the FL
Student Chef Cook-off the deadline to enter is September 13th. Regional Round Cook-Off
qualifiers will have 45 minutes to prepare each recipe as written in their submission. All Regional
Round Cook-Off dishes are judged based on taste, originality, presentation/appeal and
technique. The prepared dishes will be reviewed and scored by a panel of judges, and all decisions
made by the panel are final. Last year one of our students won first place.
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Free or Reduce Lunch - Many of our families may not realize income eligibility guidelines for the free or
reduced lunch program, or if financial circumstances change during the year, you can apply or re-apply at
anytime. Apply on-line at www.pasco.k12.fl.us/nutrition for the quickest response.
If you need a paper copy, please call the school office at 727-774-3000.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Use the income chart below to see if you qualify for the free or reduced price meal program.
Effective July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Household Size Annual
Month Twice Per Month
Every Two Weeks
1
$21,590
$1,800 $900
$831
2
$29,101
$2,426 $1,213
$1,120
3
$36,612
$3,051 $1,526
$1,409
4
$44,123
$3,677 $1,839
$1,698
5
$51,634
$4,303 $2,152
$1,986
6
$59,145
$4,929
$2,465
$2,275
7
$66,656
$5,555 $2,778
$2,564
8
$74,167
$6,181 $3,091
$2,853
For EACH additional household member add:
$7,511
$626
$313
$289
Week
$416
$560
$705
$849
$993
$1,138
$1,282
$1,427
$145
** These guidelines are the requirements for at the minimum, reduced lunch**
Importance of School Attendance
One of the most important things your child can do to achieve academic success is also one of the most basic: going to school every
day. In fact, research has shown that your child's attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing her academic success.
Benefits of daily attendance
By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with the daily lessons and assignments, and take quizzes and tests
on time.
Achievement: students who attend school regularly are more likely to pass reading and math assessments than students who don't
attend school regularly.
Being part of the school community: Just by being present at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen by
participating in the school community, learning valuable social skills, and developing a broader world view.
The importance of education: Your commitment to school attendance will also send a message to your child that education is a
priority for your family, going to school every day is a critical part of educational success, and that it's important to take your
responsibilities seriously including going to school.
What you can do?
As a parent or guardian, it is possible to plan ahead in order to limit your child's absences, make school attendance a priority, and
help your child from falling behind if it is necessary to miss a day of school. You can do this in the following ways:
Help your child get to school on time every day. Babysitting, problems with a car or late bus, and the weather are not permissible
reasons to miss school. Frequently coming to school late may also be noted on your child's permanent record, and will make it
difficult for your child to stay caught up with the first lessons of each morning.
Follow the school's guidelines and attendance policy, and report excused absences immediately. At the beginning of the school
year, review the school's rules and make sure you understand whom you need to call if your child is going to be absent.
Schedule family events with your child's school schedule in mind. Plan holiday celebrations or family trips during weekends or
school vacations. In the case of family emergencies or unexpected trips, talk to your child's teacher as far in advance as possible and
set up a way that your child can work ahead or bring important homework on the trip.
Plan ahead. Encourage your child to prepare for the next school day by laying out clothes the night before and helping to fix
lunches.
Promote good health. Make sure that your child eats a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and has opportunities to
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Promote good health. Make sure that your child eats a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and has opportunities to
exercise every day through a sports team or playtime outside.
Create a restful environment. Finally, make sure that your child can relax before bedtime by doing something quiet like reading
rather than do something stimulating, like watching television. Ensure that your child gets enough quality sleep ideal amounts
range from 8 to 12 hours. Getting enough sleep will help her get up on time, be refreshed in the morning, and feel ready for a full
day of learning ahead!
By making your child's school attendance a priority, you will be taking an important step in supporting your child's school success,
and setting a good example. Remember every day counts!
Pasco Parent Press - Below is a link to the superintendent’s August 2015 parent newsletter.
We’re using the same online
format that we are using for School Matters. Topics include:
1. Message from the superintendent
2. Transportation call cell
3. Pasco School Safety social media sites
4. Parent involvement
5. Website redesign
6. Important dates
7. Links to parent resources
8. FNS links and meal price information
9. Stay Connected! Card to opt in to receive text messages
10. Social media links
http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/ppp/082015 The newsletter is housed on the Superintendent and Parents web pages.
Cotee River Spirit Day – Every Friday CRES has a Spirit Day and we ask for students to wear their Cotee River t-shirts.
Also on the last Friday on each month the can wear their favorite college team shirts. If you would like to purchase a school t-shirt
please stop in the main office and see Mrs. Glover. School shirts are $10.00 each.
Welcome - Hello, my name is Nanette Galati and I am the Parent Involvement Coordinator here at Cotee River Elementary.
I am very excited to be here at Cotee River, and look forward to meeting you - along with the staff - doing whatever I can to help
your student and your family have a wonder school year. We will have a clothes closet here at CRES and will accept donations of
new and gently used shoes and clothing Monday – Friday 8:30-4:00. We will also have a food pantry accepting canned and nonperishable food items to send home to families that might need a little extra support. I look forward to a wonderful school year –
meeting and getting to know our CRES families. Please feel free to contact me at 774-3010 if there is anything I can do to help
support you this school year.
Virtual Volunteer – After someone signs up to be a volunteer-gets approved- signs into raptor for the first time at CRES they
will receive an email about the virtual volunteer and a step by step instructions to sign up. People that volunteer a lot from home
would benefit the most from the virtual volunteer. This is just a choice, not mandatory.
Box Tops for Education – PTA is looking forward to another exciting year at CRES!
This year, our school will continue to
participate in both the Box Tops and Labels for Education Programs. Through these programs, we can collect box tops and
Campbell soup labels UPC codes from participating products to earn money from Box Tops and points from Labels. Students in K2 turn in what they have collected on Wednesdays and 3 rd-5th grades on Fridays.
Thunder & Lightning Chorus - Lightning Chorus and Thunder Chorus will be starting up soon!!! Your child will be
bringing information notes home by the end of this week! Stay tuned! Chorus is coming!
Thank you, Mrs. Kelberlau
Attachments – We have several attachments to the newsletter this month so be sure to look through them.
Social Media
Resources, How we are helping your student, Parent Involvement Plan 2015-2016, School Improvement Plan 2015-2016 and Target’s
“Take Charge of Education” program.
Lunch with Student – Parents are welcome to have lunch with students. We ask that you please arrive a few minutes before
their scheduled lunchtime, sign in at the front office (id required) and then proceed to the cafeteria area. We have two options for
parents who eat lunch with their child. There are two tables set up inside next to the windows to sit with your child or you may
take just your child outside to the picnic tables. *Please note, parents are asked not to sit with classes of students and we ask that
you only eat lunch with your child (friends must stay at their normal table).
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Cotee River Art Club
We are so excited to announce that Art Club will begin soon! Students who are interested in Art Club must be in 4th or 5th grade to
participate. Fifth grade art club will be meeting once a week on Thursdays from 8:30-9:20 in first semester, then fourth grade art
club will be meeting once a week on Thursdays in second semester. Members of fifth grade art club will be selected now. In
December, information will be going out to the 4 th graders who are interested so that group can be selected and be ready to start
meeting after winter break. Therefore, only fifth graders need apply at this point.
This club is very popular, and there are only a limited number of slots available. So, a rubric will be used to select students who
complete an application. If your fifth grade child is interested, please complete the Art Club Application, and turn it in to Mrs.
Parris by Friday, Sept. 11th. After all the applications are received, 12 fifth graders will be selected, based on the rubric assessment
of the Art Prompt on the application. Your child will be notified by Friday, Sept. 18thth whether or not they were selected.
Meetings will begin the following week.
Rubric for assessing Art Club Application Drawing Prompt
This is the rubric that will be used to assess all of the Art Club Applications that are submitted.
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Prompt is creatively
incorporated into a drawing.
Imaginative. Beyond the
obvious.
Somewhat creative, but
prompt is finished in a
mostly predictable manner.
Prompt is not creatively
incorporated into a drawing.
Unimaginative and/or
incomplete.
The quality and skill of the
drawing and coloring
technique is beyond
expectations.
The quality and skill of the
drawing and coloring
technique is acceptable.
The quality and skill of the
drawing and coloring
technique is unsatisfactory.
A lot of attention to details.
Drawing fills entire page;
includes a background. Very
effective use of elements and
principles of art.
Some attention to detail.
Some areas are left
incomplete. Effective use of
elements and principles of
design.
Little attention to detail. A
lot of space is left empty, like
the drawing is incomplete.
Ineffective use of the
elements and principles of
design.
Creativity
Craftsmanship
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