East Lake Middle School
Academy of Engineering
OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Superintendent of Schools:
Michael L. Grego, Ed.D.
School Board:
Rene Flowers Chairperson
Carol J. Cook Vice Chair
Lisa N. Cane
Nicole M. Carr. Ph.D
Bill Dudley
Joanne Lentino
Eileen M. Long
Principal:
Karen Huzar
Newsletter Editor
David Reid
Inside this issue:
Principal's message.............................1
Students of the month................1
Schedule of Events.................2
Academy of Distinction Award ......3
Student Recognition.............4
Great American Teach In....5
6
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Pinellas County Schools Website: www.pcsb.org
ELMS Phone: (727)940-7624 / ELMS Website: pcsb.org/Eastlake-ms
NOVEMBER 2019
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Carter Swanigan
8
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Skylar Devin
Venecio Didomenico
First semester testing calendar.........2
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Shao Chen
Isabella Theofanous
November here we come. We have hit a busy time of
year. We will host Discovery Night for prospective
parents on November 6th and will also host the Great
American Teach In on November 13th. I am most
excited for our Walk To School event on November 6th
- this month we are asking all students that are
participating to bring at least 3 non perishable items to
help fill Calvary's food pantry.
This past Month East Lake Middle School Academy of
Engineering was awarded being an Academy of
Distinction by Pinellas Education Foundation. We are
the first middle school to ever get this distinction.
It is important to note that after we come back from
Thanksgiving break we will already be in December and
shortly after that students will be taking their mid-
terms. Remember mid-terms are 10% of your student's
semester grade in the class they are taking a mid-term
for. Please note that not all subjects will be taking a
mid-term. Please have your student get with their
Chloe Mossey
Walk to School Day.............5
Mentor News.................5 & 7
Bus Information..................6
Perfect test scores...............6
PTA Sponsorship................7
Box Top Info.......................8
Principal Karen Huzar
teacher if you are
unsure if they will
be having a mid-
term per subject
area. The mid-
term testing
schedule is located
on our website.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• Nov. 2 - District Application Fair 9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Pinellas Park High
• Nov. 4 - NJHS 4:10 p.m. Performing Arts
Building
• Nov. 6 - Walk to School Day 8:20 Calvary
Church on the HIll
• Nov. 6 - Discovery Night 6:00 p.m. - 7:30
p.m.
• Nov. 12 - SAC meeting 8:00 a.m.
Performing Arts Building
• Nov. 13 - Great American Teach In
• Nov. 13 - Spirit Night Panera Bread 4:00
p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Finance Part - All day 8th grade only
• PTA Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Front
Conference Room
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ELMS Receives Academy of Distinction Award
Oct. 24, 2018 (Mr. Stewart and Ms. Huzar represented ELMS)
Four schools were recognized with the Academy of Distinction honor for maintaining the highest level
of performance and alignment to the national standard. The schools were: East Lake Middle School
(Academy of Engineering); Osceola Fundamental High School (Culinary Arts Academy and Center for
Technology, Entertainment and Design); Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
(Academy of Construction Technology, Academy of Electricity, Gaming, Simulation and Programming
Academy and Veterinary Assisting Academy) and Tarpon Springs High (Veterinary Science Academy).
The schools were recognized at Tuesday’s regularly scheduled School Board meeting.
The Academies of Pinellas is a system of career academies in high schools and middle schools dedicated
to refining a student's focus on career goals and academic success. There are 87 distinct career
academies, 66 academies in high schools and 21 academies in middle schools. The Academies are guided
by nationally-adopted standards that facilitate the operation of an academy, maximizing the rigor and
relevance of career and academic content providing students a clearer direction for their education plan.
To receive the Academy of Distinction honor, the schools were visited by the Pinellas Education
Foundation ‘s Career Education Board who partners with the district’s Career, Technical and Adult
Education department. They visit each academy twice annually and utilize a rubric of 10 operational
standards that measure the status of implementation and effectiveness of the academy. Schools that have
achieved “Exemplary Implementation” on each of the 10 standards are eligible for the Academy of
Distinction honor. Academy of Distinction is reviewed every two years to ensure the academy is
maintaining the highest level of performance and alignment to the national standard.
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CAUGHT BEING AWESOME
Each month one student is recognized as a student caught being awesome. This event is
sponsored by the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection and The American Legion post 46. The
winner each month is given a plaque and a $25.00 check. The winner for September was
Samantha Abde for her willingness to help her fellow students during class.
Michael Jenness and 6th grader Samantha Abde
Michael Jenness and 6th grader Josiah Bell
The winner for October was Josiah Bell for his willingness to help a friend during the month
that was on crutches.
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Find out now if your student’s bus is going to be delayed
Pinellas County Schools Transportation Department is implementing a new system to inform you
when your child’s bus is going to be delayed. Our school is part of a pilot effort to use a system called
Bus Bulletin.
The Bus Bulletin notification system will notify schools, parents and students when there are bus
delays and schedule changes. If you would like to receive instant notifications when delays or
incidents affect your student's bus, please register with Bus Bulletin.
• There is no cost to you for this service.
• Registration is simple and fast.
• You can choose to receive either text messages, phone calls, and e-mails or all of these options.
• All contact information is stored securely and will not be shared or sold. Your privacy is
protected.
• Please note: this system is not related to Pinellas County Schools new emergency text message
communications through SchoolMessenger.
For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit:
www.BusBulletin.com/parents.
If you need assistance with registration, call Pinellas County Schools Transportation Department at
727-587-2020.
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Number 1 Again, 2018-2019!
ELMS inished number one in Pinellas
county for all middle schools, and number
13 in the state of Florida!
MISSION 100% STUDENT SUCCESS
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering will prepare students to be
college and career ready and have the skills to compete in a global society.
The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms
of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in any of its programs,
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