Seminole's Mission:

To ensure high levels of learning in a safe, respectful environment where all achieve personal and academic success. ALL means ALL.

Week of October 19th

Welcome to Week 11!

There is so much excitement happening at Seminole this week!
We are celebrating Attendance Spirit Week as part of Attendance Awareness Month. We can’t wait to see our students show their Seminole pride while continuing to show up each day ready to learn because every student counts and every day matters! 🌟

Report cards will also be sent home this week, so please remember to check your child’s backpack for this important update on their progress.

We are still collecting candy donations for our upcoming Spooktacular Event! 🍬 The top two classes in any grade level will get to pie Mrs. VanderMolen and Mrs. Peaden in the face! 🥧😂

Thank you for your continued support and for helping make Seminole a wonderful place to learn and grow! ❤️🖤

Mrs. VanderMolen, Principal

Welcome to Mr. Ash!

We are excited to welcome Mr. Audie Ash to Seminole Elementary as our new assistant principal! Mr. Ash comes to us from Okeechobee Achievement Academy with a strong background in behavior management and threat assessments. His experience and leadership will be valuable as we continue to grow as a school and work together to meet the needs of our students and staff. Mr. Ash is looking forward to joining our team and supporting the work we do each day to achieve our school goals. At Seminole, our mission is to ensure high levels of learning in a safe, respectful environment where all achieve personal and academic success. ALL means ALL. We are excited to have him join us in continuing this important work!

We also want to recognize Mrs. Ashley Drazick for her contributions to Seminole over the past two years. We will miss her enthusiasm, bubbly personality, and the positive energy she brings to our school. We are excited to see all the wonderful things she will accomplish at Yearling Middle School!

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Ash to Seminole and wishing Mrs. Drazick the very best in her new role. Once a Stallion, always a Stallion! 🖤

Report Cards!

Report cards go home on Monday, October 19th. Be sure to check your child's backpack to for their report card and be aware of how your child ended the first quarter!

❤️ Lunch with Loved Ones 🍽

We can’t wait to see everyone this Friday, October 23rd, for Lunch with Loved Ones!

Join us for a little lunchtime fun and special time with your student. Sharing a meal is even sweeter when we’re together! Please make sure to arrive a little early to have time to sign in!🥰✨

October is Attendance Awareness Month! 🏆

Take a peek at some of the exciting ways we will celebrate school attendance over the next few weeks! Students can participate in our Perfect Attendance Challenge 🏆 and complete a fun at-home attendance activity 📅.

Spooktacular- Mark Your Calendar!

🎃 Mark your calendars! Our Spooktacular event is coming up soon! Enjoy some treats and don’t forget to check out our Book Fair. And of course, don’t forget to wear your costume! 👻🎉

📚🖤 Our Book Fair is Coming!

We’re excited to announce that our Book Fair will have its grand opening during Spooktacular on October 29th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM! Stop by to shop for some great new reads while enjoying the festivities.

Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their specials classes from October 30th through November 5th.

We can’t wait to help our Stallions discover their next favorite book! 📖❤️

🍬Candy Competition!🍬

🍬🎃 Our Spooktacular Candy Drive begins October 1st!

Help us collect candy for our Spooktacular Event by sending in donations through October 28th.

The grade level that collects the most candy will earn EXTRA RECESS!
The top two classes in any grade level will get to pie Mrs. VanderMolen, Mrs. Drazick, and Mrs. Peaden in the face! 🥧😂 Let the sweet competition begin!

👻🖤 Boo Grams are officially for sale at Seminole!

Our 5th grade team is selling Boo Grams for $1 each! Students can purchase one to send a spooky surprise to anyone they’d like. Information was sent home last week with all the details.

All proceeds will support our 5th grade team. ❤️ We can’t wait to see our Stallions spreading a little Halloween fun!

Picture Day Makeups 📷

Picture makeup is this week on Wednesday, October 21st.

This is only for students that were absent or not enrolled when we had our original picture day this fall.

🎀 Red Ribbon Week 🎀

❤️ Red Ribbon Week is October 25–30! ❤️

Red Ribbon Week is a time to encourage healthy choices, celebrate living drug-free, and remind our students of the importance of making safe and positive decisions for their future.

We’re excited to celebrate with our Stallions! 🐎 Be sure to check out the flyer below for our dress-up days and join us in showing our commitment to making healthy choices! ❤️🖤

Quarter 1 Awards 🏆

📣 Mark your calendars! Our Quarter 1 Awards are coming soon! 🏆

Check out the flyer for the Quarter 1 Awards for each grade level.

If your child will be receiving an award, information will be sent home by your child’s teacher once grades have been finalized for the first quarter.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We look forward to celebrating our Stallions and all of their hard work! 🖤

Register for Seminole Aftercare!

📢 Registration for Seminole Aftercare is Now Open! 📢

Looking for after-school care for your child? Registration for Seminole Aftercare is now open for the upcoming school year!

Click the link below to register your child and secure their spot. We look forward to another great year of aftercare at Seminole! 💙🐴

Box Tops for Education Fundraiser!

Did you know you can help our school earn money just by scanning your grocery receipts? It's quick, easy, and every Box Top adds up to support our students and classrooms!

📱 Download the Box Tops for Education app, select Seminole Elementary, and start scanning your receipts today. No clipping required!

✅ Check out the video linked below to learn more about how it works and how you can get started.

Let’s work together to make a difference — every little bit helps!

Student Badges

Parents, please help your child make wearing their student badge part of their morning routine each day! Badges are an important part of our school safety procedures and are also used for bus transportation and lunch.

Students are welcome to use their own lanyard for their badge as long as it is a breakaway lanyard. For safety purposes, students may not wear a lanyard that does not have a breakaway feature.

If your child loses their badge, we will replace the first one for free. However, any replacements afterwards will cost $5 each time.

Parent Family Engagement Plan

Parents, check out our Parent and Family Engagement Plan! This plan outlines how we work to build strong, supportive partnerships between our families and school community.

Parent Family Engagement Plan English

Parent Family Engagement Plan Spanish

Early Checkouts

We understand that there may be times when it’s necessary to check your child out early for appointments or other important reasons. Please remember that all early checkouts must be completed by 2:20 pm. If your child is leaving for a doctor’s appointment, be sure to send in the doctor’s note so the absence can be excused. Also, keep in mind that 5 early checkouts equal 1 full day absence, which can impact attendance. Thank you for helping us prioritize instructional time and supporting your child’s success!

Parent Drop Off/Pick-Up Traffic Pattern Notice

Parents, please use the roundabout towards the back of the school when dropping off or picking up your student. This helps us avoid congestion and issues with traffic back up. Do not use the driveway before the roundabout to turn around. This creates a very dangerous situation for cars that are driving to the roundabout or turning into the school.

Also, please do not exit your vehicle during drop off or pick up times. We have staff that will assist the students exit or enter the vehicles as necessary. This limits pedestrian traffic in the road and near our opened gates.

Thank you!

📖 New World Reads 📖

We are excited to participate in New Worlds Reading, a free program designed to help students build strong reading skills and develop a love of reading. Eligible students can receive free books delivered directly to their homes throughout the school year!

Bullying & Harassment Policy

Below is a link to the District Policy on Bullying and Harassment. In order to be classified as bullying, the physical threat or emotion distress must be continuously inflicted towards the student. A one time occurrence of teasing would not fall under bullying.

SEM takes bullying seriously! If your child is being bullied, please have your child tell an adult at school or call the office to inform administration of the situation.

Link to District Bullying and Harassment Policy

Read Aloud A Lot 📖

At Seminole, we are dedicated to our *Read Aloud A Lot* initiative. Each day, students spend time reading aloud in class to build fluency and confidence. For homework, all students are expected to read for 20 minutes each night. In grades K–2, students should practice the fluency passages provided by their teacher, while students in grades 3–5 should read books of their choice at home.

Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Stay Informed About Meals at Seminole! 🥞🍎

These menus are packed with delicious and nutritious options to fuel our students for success!

Remember, breakfast and lunch are completely free for ALL Seminole students. Make sure your child takes advantage of these healthy meal offerings every day! 🥪✨

Treasure Coast Food Bank

Parents, we’re happy to share the upcoming Treasure Coast Food Bank distribution dates, times, and locations. Please take a moment to look through the flyers below for details. These resources are available to support our families, and we encourage you to take advantage of them if needed.

Agri Civic Center October 31st, Saturday

Coquina November 3rd, Tuesday

Agri Civic Center November 13th, Friday

Coquina December 1st, Tuesday

Agri Civic Center December 18th, Friday

Student Code of Conduct

Parents, please take a few minutes to review the Student Code of Conduct using the QR codes below. It is important that families are familiar with our expectations, procedures, and guidelines so we can all work together to support a safe, respectful, and positive school environment.

Scan the QR codes below, take a look, and get to know the Code of Conduct! We want our parents and students to be informed and knowledgeable about our school expectations. 🖤🐴