By Andrea Drennen on
2/27/2012 12:14 AM
The Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) is a resource for families to provide resources for family involvement and legislation such as No Child Left Behind and the FCAT. the Florida PIRC website is hosted by the University of South Florida.
Each month, PIRC releases a Family Engagement Calendar as a free download. These are wonderful calendars that give an activity you can do with your child every day to engage and participate in your child's growth and development.
The March calendar is now available as a free download in English or Spanish:
March 2012
Marzo de 2012
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By Andrea Drennen on
2/17/2012 5:21 PM
Due to overcrowding, the Pinellas County School Board has amended the district assignment policy. The result is that many elementary students in the district are being rezoned to new schools. Here are some fast facts on the rezoning:
Of the district’s 63 elementary schools that have zones, 26 are being recommended for zone changes.
Of the district’s approximately 45,000 elementary students, about 2,100 will be impacted by zone changes; fewer than 2,900 will be impacted by policy changes.
Zoning changes will not affect current fourth-graders. They will be eligible to stay at their school for fifth grade whether or not it’s their zoned school, as long as they complete an “Intent to Remain” via the Student Reservation System between Jan. 23-31, 2012. They are not eligible for transportation to their non-zoned school.
Zoning changes will not affect third-graders who are attending a school outside their zone as long as they complete an “Intent to Remain” process...
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By Andrea Drennen on
2/13/2012 5:06 PM
 Cyber-bullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group that is intended to harm others. A 2003 Florida Legislation amended the states “stalking Statute” to include “cyber-stalking,” which equates to electronic bullying in cyberspace. Penalties for acts under this statute range from a first degree misdemeanor to a third degree felony.
After the cut, 8 safety tips that parents may want to consider in the use of computers and cell phones...
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By Andrea Drennen on
2/9/2012 4:28 AM
If you missed last night's FCAT Writing parents workshop, all is not lost! we've added the FCAT Writing Rubric to our All About the FCAT page in the Parent Resources section of this website. Please take a few minutes to review this handy guide to get tips to help your 4th grader succeed in the writing portions of the FCAT tests. You'll find lots of other helpful resources and links to informative FCAT sites there as well!
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By Andrea Drennen on
2/8/2012 5:00 AM
Attention Parents of 3rd and 4th Graders:
Please join us tonight in the cafeteria for a special Parents Workshop to help you learn tips to get your child ready for the writing portions of the FCAT! The workshop is being presented by Mrs. Mary Osborne, Writing Project Coordinator for Pinellas County schools and overall writing guru!
The workshop will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 6:00 to 6:45pm in the McMullen Booth Elementary School Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
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By Andrea Drennen on
2/1/2012 11:03 AM
The Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) is a resource for families to provide resources for family involvement and legislation such as No Child Left Behind and the FCAT. the Florida PIRC website is hosted by the University of South Florida.
Each month, PIRC releases a Family Engagement Calendar as a free download. These are wonderful calendars that give an activity you can do with your child every day to engage and participate in your child's growth and development.
The February calendar is now available as a free download in English or Spanish:
February 2012
Febrero de 2012
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