Dear  Panther  Families:

We are already in the third quarter of the school year, there is only one quarter left to go! On February 26-28th our fourth grade students will be taking the FCAT Writing Test. I trust that our students have been working hard in their classrooms in preparation for this exam and are ready to do their best on the test. Our teachers have been working intensely with your children to ensure that he or she reaches academic success.

This year the FCAT Reading, Math and Science testing for 3rd – 5th graders will take place in April. This is an important time of the school year and we want to encourage and remind our students that they should be reading at least 30 minutes each night. Research shows that students who read at least thirty minutes daily makes a profound impact on their academic achievement verses those students who do not. Parents, your support with this is greatly appreciated.

I would like to congratulate our students who will be recognized this month at the second quarter Honor Roll assemblies. I encourage and challenge each and every one of our students to try your very best so that I can see you at the next Honor Roll Assembly receiving an award.

If  you  have  any  questions  or  want  to  get  involved  please  feel  free  to  give  me  a  call  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750.

Respectfully  yours,Deborah A. Peeples Deborah  A.  Peeples                        Principal

Panther Press2100 Northwest 70th Avenue, Sunrise Florida, 33313

Phone : 754-322-8750Facsimile:754-322-8790

Web Address: village.browardschools.com

February 1, 2013

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Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department

ESE  Advisory  Council  Meetings  are  held  at  Piper  High  School  in  the  Small  Auditorium  i  monthly  on  Wednesdays.  The  upcoming  Advisory  Council  Meeting  will  be  held  on  

Wednesday,  February  27,  2013  6:00  PM  –  9:00  PM

Meet  our  Superintendent

Please  feel  free  to  visit  the  ESE  Advisory  Council  Website  at  www.browardeseadvisory.comFor  questions  or  concerns  you  may  contact  

754-­‐321-­‐2252  or  email:  browardeseadvisory@gmail.com

VolunteersSchool  volunteers  are  extra-­‐special  people.    As  a  volunteer  you  will  work  doing  activities  that  match  your  skills,  or  even  learn  new  skills  while  helping  students.  Any  contribution  will  make  a  difference.

Whether  you  are  a  student  seeking  community  service  opportunities,  a  parent  or  grandparent  seeking  to  become  more  involved  in  the  education  of  your  children  or  grandchildren,  a  retired  or  senior  citizen  seeking  an  outlet  for  your  talents,  experiences,  and  skills,  or  a  corporation  wishing  to  give  your  employees  greater  opportunity  to  be  involved  in  their  community,  the  Village  Elementary  School  Volunteer  Program  has  the  answer  to  your  needs.  To  register  please  visit  www.getinvolvedineducation.com.

Some  volunteer  opportunities  available  this  year  are:

•Reading  Aloud  to  Students• Field  Trip  Chaperone•Computer  Monitor/Assistant• Special  Projects  Helper•Bulletin  Board  Helper•Clerical  Duties  Helper•Classroom  Assistant/Helper•Making  Learning  Aides/Laminating

Date EventFebruary 5, 2013 Honor Roll Assembly Grades 2 & 3

February 6, 2013 Honor Roll Assembly Grades 4 & 5

February 7, 2013 Early Release Day Dismissal at Noon

February 11-15, 2013 FTE Week (all students must be in attendance)

February 13, 2013 Report Cards Issued SAC/SAF/PTO Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

February 18, 2013 No School Presidentʼs Day

February 21, 2013 Interim Reports Issued/Black History Program

February 26-28, 2013 FCAT Writing Test

FTE

The week of February 11-15, 2013 is FTE week. The 2012-2013 Florida Education Finance Program FTE Survey 3 will be conducted during this week. It is very important that students are in attendance during this week. Students must be in attendance in order for our school to be eligible to receive funding.

Out of Field Notice Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Our professional teachers are continuously upgrading their teaching skills and developing increased levels of content expertise.

We are particularly recognizing our teachers at Village Elementary School who are expanding their expertise beyond their current certification by pursuing college coursework and/or training sessions to become certified in the required subject area. While doing this, the teacher(s) are teaching required subjects to students and are School Board-approved to teach out-of-field. In order to remain in this assignment next year, the teacher(s) will successfully complete required training within 12 months of the assignment.

These teachers are:Name!! ! ! Out of Field ForLauren Brown" " Gifted"" "Danny Davis"" " Gifted/ESOLPavendra Seolowtan" GiftedJacqueline Small" " GiftedWhitney Wadsworth"" GiftedBrenda Williams" " Elementary Education K-6

Please note that teachers who are School Board-approved out-of-field because they are teaching the primary English class to identified English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/Limited English Proficient (LEP) students will be completing three semester hours of college coursework or 60 inservice points of training. This coursework is required by the Multicultural Education Training Advocacy (META) Decree each each year until all required course work is completed.

Out-of-field teachers of other subjects will be completing six semester hours of college credit within twelve months of the day of the assignment.

Guidance

Character EducationWe  encourage  you  to  monitor  your  child’s  progress.    Each  month  the  Guidance  Department  sponsors  the  Kids  of  Character  Recogni=on  Program.    Each  teacher  selects  a  student  who  has  demonstrated  the  month’s  character  trait.    The  student  is  recognized  and  celebrated  for  demonstra=ng  a  strong  sense  of  character  especially  for  that  month’s  character  trait.

This  month’s  character  trait  it  kindness.  Someone  who  demonstrates  kindness  is  courteous  and  does  not  hurt  others.

Month Character Trait

January Respect

February Honesty

March Self-Control

Congratulations  to  the  Nominees  for  the  month  of  December!  The  following  students  display  Kindness  throughout  the  school.  

KindergartenDante  S.Rashwad  G.

First  GradeKailla  J.Jayson  L.Bradly  C.

Second  GradeWilkinson  E.Alexander  P.Kiera  W.

Third  GradeJailah  G.Tremain  H.  Jr.

Fourth  GradeJhedae  J.George  S.

Fifth  GradeCynthia  V.Shyann  B.Britney  F.

School Improvement PlanVillage Elementary School strives for continuous growth and improvement. Stay up-to-date on our school’s improvement goals and strategies by visiting our District’s School Improvement website at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolimprove

S.T.A.M.P. ProgramS.T.A.M.P.  students  are  busy  planning  and  preparing  for  their  next  school-­‐wide  initiative.  The  S.T.A.M.P.  Program  will  launch  a  recycling  program  that  involves  the  entire  student  body.  S.T.A.M.P.  students  will  become  environmental  stewards  in  our  school  as  they  lead  activities  that  encourage  everyone  to  recycle  to  make  the  earth  a  better  planet  for  us.  These  students  will  be  responsible  for  scheduling  pickup  times  for  recycled  trash  and  keeping  track  of  the  amount  of  trash  recycled  among  all  classes.  We  are  looking  forward  to  a  cleaner  and  greener  school!

S.T.A.M.P. Program RecruitmentThe  S.T.A.M.P.  Program  is  an  integrated  approach  to  a  rigorous  curriculum  in  Science,  Technology,  Arts  and  Mathematics  with  a  Military  leadership  focus.  Students  that  are  involved  in  this  program  will  be  exposed  to  an  advanced  and  integrated  curriculum  in  the  above  subject  areas  as  well  as  instruction  to  promote  honor,  leadership,  commitment,  discipline,  and  respect  among  students.  Students  will  interact  with  various  surrounding  communities  to  build  a  sense  of  awareness  and  self-­‐pride.

Program  RequirementsAge:  Must  be  at  least  9  years  old

Physical  Fitness:  Student  applicants  must  take  a  physical  examination  to  determine  their  degree  of  fitness  for  entry  into  the  program.  Students  must  obtain  a  physical  and  provide  necessary  documentation.

Academics:  Student  applicants  must  be  enrolled  in  school/home  schooled  and  have  satisfactory  scholastic  standing.  

Character:  Student  applicants  must  have  good  moral  character.

Fees:  Uniform  fees  are  required.  Fees  will  be  required  for  field  trips  although  some  field  trips  will  not  require  a  cost.

Discipline:  Student  applicants  must  be  able  to  accept  discipline  as  a  personal  challenge  leading  to  advancement  and  leadership  opportunities.

Advancement:  Students  are  expected  to  work  diligently  to  learn  and  participate  in  most  activities.

Parent  Participation:  Parents  are  required  to  become  an  approved  volunteer  and  complete  10  hours  of  school  service  hours  by  the  end  of  each  school  year.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

ALL INTERESTED 3RD AND 4TH GRADERS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Spotlight on Greetings  Parents,  

We  are  moving  along  in  this  school  year  and  the  boys  and  girls  are  having  a  fun  time  learning.    You  can  help  with  the  learning  process  by  checking  your  child’s  homework  daily.    In  grammar,  first  graders  are  learning  about  proper  nouns,  capitalization  and  punctuation.    Students  are  learning  to  compare  and  order  numbers  (<,>,  or  =)  in  math.    Graphic  organizers  are  used  in  reading  to  help  students  retell  the  story  in  their  own  words.

Parents  our  first  graders  are  in  need  of  supplies.    All  donations  are  greatly  appreciated.    Thank  you  for  all  you  do  for  our  children.

The  First  Grade  Team  look  forward  to  continuous  support  from  our  parents  this  year.    If  you  have  any  questions  or  concerns,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  us.

Title 1 Family Science Night

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Family Science Night, because of you it was a great success!

Box Tops For Education

Thank  you  so  much  for  your  support  of  Box  Tops  for  Education!    We  have  a  great  contest  already!    As  of  January  14,  we  received  a  check  of  $361.10.  We  will  submit  more  Box  Tops  in  March.

If  you  have  any  Box  Tops  at  home,  please  bring  them  to  school.    We  will  receive  a  check  for  that  submission  in  December.    The  class  contest  will  continue  through  the  end  of  May.    Please  continue  to  submit  Box  Tops  to  our  school.  

Business PartnersPartners  In  Education  is  a  school-­‐business  partnership  program.    Your  participation  as  a  partner  will  influence  students  and  the  future  leaders  of  our  community.    For  partners,  the  rewards  are  both  immediate  and  long-­‐term  because  an  effective  education  system  provides  a  strong  foundation  for  economic  success  in  our  schools.    Village  Elementary  School  invites  you  to  become  a  Partner  In  Education.  

Thank  you  to  the  following  business  partners  for  your  contribution  to  our  education.

Black History Program

In celebration of Black History Month, our school is having its annual Black History

Performance. The activity aims to showcase our amazing students’ talents while remembering the History of African

Americans.

This celebration will be held on February 21, 2013

at 6:00 p.m. Location: Village Elementary

School Cafeteria

Please come and join in the celebration!

Students  must  wear  uniforms  on  Mondays,  Tuesdays,  Wednesdays  and  Thursdays,  but  on  Fridays,  students  can  wear  their  Village  Panther  T-­‐Shirts  or  their  favorite  outfit,  as  long  as  the  District  Dress  Code  is  being  followed  (all  shirts  must  have  sleeves  and  no  skin  can  be  exposed;  no  “short-­‐shorts”).    Also  they  can  dress  according  to  the  designated  school  spirit  day.    For  example,  one  Friday  was  “Pink  Day,”  everyone  wore  pink  for  Breast  Cancer  Awareness  Month.  Students  are  required  to  wear  their  red  uniform  shirts  or  red  Panther  Shirts  for  field  trips.    At  all  times,  students  must  wear  closed-­‐toed  shoes  with  rubber  bottoms  and  covered  heals—no  sandals  or  flip-­‐flops.    Remember  our  school  uniform  colors  are  red,  white,  black  and  khaki.  Only  these  colors  will  be  considered  in  accordance  with  the  uniform  policy.

Students  in  the  S.T.A.M.P.    Program  will  follow  their  uniform  schedule.    S.T.A.M.P.  uniforms  are  to  be  worn  on  Mondays,  Tuesdays,  and  Wednesdays,  on  Thursdays  school  uniform  must  be  worn  and  on  Fridays  Physical  Education  uniforms  must  be  worn.  

School Uniform Policy & School Spirit

Parent Teacher Communication

CommunicationParents,  please  be  mindful  that  teachers  cannot  accept  phone  calls  during  class  sessions.    If  it  is  a  true  emergency,  please  contact  the  office  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750,  and  they  will  make  the  initial  contact  with  the  teacher.  Thank  you  for  your  cooperation  in  this  matter.

Parent ConferencesParents,  it  is  important  to  conference  with  your  child's  teacher.    A  conference  can  keep  youinformed  of  your  child's  progress  and  identify  any  areas  that  may  need  any  assistance.    Please  feel  free  to  contact  Ms.  Dickens  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750  to  schedule  a  conference.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results indiscrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identify, gender expression, national origin,marital status, race, religion sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discriminationand/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities ActAmendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 orTeletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.