Dear
Students, Staff, Parents, and Community,
We are ready
to spring forward into the new semester.
We are excited about the following changes we are making regarding
curriculum and staff:
· Mrs. Martinez will be offering a full
Spanish program for our elementary students.
We are also committed to providing Spanish for highly motivated Middle
School Students.
· For students with low FCAT scores, we
are offering 8 – 45 minute classes each week for direct instruction in learning
strategies, test taking skills, and core curriculum tutoring. Our middle school teachers will be fitting
these extra classes into their current schedule. It is just another example of
the commitment this staff shares to helping students are successful.
· We now have a full-time Art
teacher. Chad Perry will begin the New
Year as a full time certified art teacher.
We believe that this will reinforce a core curriculum that is supported
by Spanish, Computer Science, and Athletics.
· Look for announcements regarding Basketball,
Soccer, and Athletic programs. Ms. Dykes
is our Athletic Director and she will continue to build a program that
encourages students to strive for excellence.
· Mrs. Williams has already stepped into
third grade. We are all excited about
her kind and gentle strength we are seeing in the classroom. These students are responding in such a
positive way to her. Thank you, Mrs.
Williams.
We remain committed to
providing a school that all of us can be proud of. Our students are learning, and the faculty
and staff have dedicated themselves to the process of building a great
school,
Come in and visit to see
the positive changes made in the fall, and encourage your community to visit
our school as we build a school that reflects the values of Academies of
Excellence.
A Blessed Holiday to all
of you, and continue to pray for our students and faculty.
Happy Holidays,
Bobby Chambers, Senior Principal
Osprey Elementary and Sawgrass Academy