April 24, 2009

Seminole's Financial Report

In accordance with Florida law, we are providing you with access to Seminole Elementary’s financial report. The purpose of this report is to inform parents of the resources that were available to our school during the 2007-2008 school year. If you have any questions, please contact our school administration.

April 23, 2009

Parent Involvement Survey

The Parent Involvement Survey (spanish) has been extended until May 15th. Parents, please take the time to complete this very important survey.

Miami Heat “Black is Back”

The NBA Champion Miami HEAT have been great partners in education with M-DCPS through their HEAT Academies, HEAT scholarships, HEAT FCAT Pep Rallies and a host of other initiatives.  Let's show our support for the Miami HEAT as they pursue another NBA Championship! Tomorrow all students and employees are encouraged to wear BLACK or a Miami HEAT t-shirt.

April 17, 2009

Hands-on Science for Families

The Parent Academy Invites You to a FREE Family Learning Event at the Miami Science Museum, Sunday, April 19, 2009, 1 pm – 6 pm.

Come and Enjoy Special Hands-on Family Science & Expressive Arts Activities
Explore the Museum & Experience the Shows!

April 15, 2009

Field Day

Field Day is taking place on Friday, April 17. Only students in grades 2-5 will participate in Field Day. Students are encouraged to follow these bring the following items to school:

  • Sunblock

  • A water bottle

  • Shorts

  • Hat and/or other gear to help protect from the sun

  • Closed toed shoes

PTA Chocolate Sales

The PTA sponsored Chocolate Sales is currently underway. Al students and parents are encouraged to participate in this important fundraiser. Parents are reminded that door-to-door selling is not recommended. Please be sure to sign and return the permission slip so that you may receive your chocolates.

April 2, 2009

ECHOS Family Learning Event

Early Childhood Hands-On Science resources will abound at the ECHOS Family Learning Event April 19 at the Miami Science Museum from 1 pm - 6 pm.  Educators will demonstrate how to look, listen and learn about the natural world with children; and health researchers will speak with parents about how they may boost their children's health and well-being.  Please follow this link to Leap into Literacy and other recent Parent Academy Family Learning Events.

Spring Break

Spring Break (April 6 - 10) is just around the corner!    Check out the Resource Guide prepared by Richard Louv, 2008 Audubon Medal winner and best selling-author, for Nature Activities for Kids & Families and much more.

Easter Eggstravaganza

here will be 50,000 Easter Eggs to hunt, arts and crafts, pie eating contests, and many more surprises in store at Jungle Island's  Easter Eggstravaganza April 10, 11, 12.   A portion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit The Parent Academy.