SCHOOL BOARD LAURIE RICH LEVINSON, Chairperson PATRICIA GOOD, Vice Chairperson ROBIN BARTLEMAN ABBY M. FREEDMAN DONNA P. KORN KATHERINE M. LEACH ANN MURRAY DR. ROSALIND OSGOOD NORA RUPERT ROBERT RUNCIE, Superintendent of Schools

Panther Run Elementary School Elaine L. Saef, Principal

Shannon M. Chacona, Asst. Principal

PANTHER PRINTS NEWSLETTER

Kindergarten & New Student Registrations for the 2013-2014 School Year are now being accepted Children must be 5 years old by September 1st to

enroll in Kindergarten. Children must be 6 years old by September 1st to enroll in 1st grade.

Registrations for Kindergarten students and other students new to Panther Run for the

2013-2014 school year will be accepted Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

TOURS FOR NEW STUDENTS Please contact the office if you are interested in a

school tour. School tours are given monthly at 9:30 a.m. Our last tours of this school year are on the

following dates: April 26 and May 31, 2013. Attention Parents: Puzzle Pins to support Autism

Awareness will be on sale in the cafeteria at Panther Run on Tuesday, April 9th in the

cafeteria. Pins are $5 each with 40% of the proceeds from the sales going back to our school. There are hundreds of pins to choose, from sports pins, animal pins, activities, numbers, & pins that

support autism awareness. Cash Only Please.

April 1 - 5, 2013

Principal Saef & Zofia celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2013 at Yogurtland in Pembroke Pines on Thursday, March 21st. March 21, 2013

marks the 8th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Each year the voice of people with Down syndrome, and those

who live and work with them, grows louder. But there is still so much more we can do. Down

Syndrome International encourages our friends all over the World to choose your own themes, activities

and events to help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome,

and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities.

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The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint, may call the Director of Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call EEO at 754-321-2150 or

Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158

Important Dates at Panther Run THIS WEEK AT PANTHER RUN UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, April 1st: 4th Quarter Begins Tuesday, April 2nd: Autism Awareness Day – Please

wear Blue to support autism awareness

Tuesday, April 9th: Papa John’s Night Wednesday, April 10th: McTeacher’s Night at 5:00 -

7:00 p.m. at McDonalds at 18489 Pines Blvd. Thurs., April 11th: Take your Children to Work Day Friday, April 12th: Mini-Marathon

PANTHER MENU Parents are encouraged to prepay for student meals. *Menu subject to change due to availability

Monday, April 1st Breakfast

French Toast Sticks, Assorted Cereals, Yogurt & Biscuit,

Applesauce Lunch

Cheesy Bread Sticks with marinara sauce, Fish

Nuggets, Green Beans, Italian Blend Veggies,

Chilled Mixed Fruit, Rip Slush

Tuesday, April 2nd Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Biscuit, Assorted Cereals,

Yogurt Parfait, Chilled Peaches

Lunch Fried Chicken, Black Beans, Rice, Salsa,

Plantains, Tuna Salad/Crackers, Dried Strawberry flavored

cranberries

Wednesday, April 3rd Breakfast

Sausage Patty & Biscuit, Assorted Cereals,

Yogurt, Fresh Fruit

Lunch Burger on Wheat Bun, Turkey, Ham & Cheese Wrap, Mixed Veggies,

Potato Wedges, Chilled Pineapple Chunks

Thursday, April 4th Breakfast

Chicken Patty & Biscuit, Assorted Cereals,

Hash Browns, Yogurt Lunch

Mexican Pizza, Teriyaki Beef Dippers, Brown Rice,

Baby Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Wheat Roll,

Chilled Peaches, Grapes

Friday, April 5th Breakfast

Sausage Wrapped Pancake, Assorted Cereals, Yogurt &

Biscuit, Apple Juice Lunch

Chicken Patty/Wheat Bun, BBQ Pulled

Pork/Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Corn Cobbettes,

Fruit Blend Juice

Salad Boat offered daily 1% Milk served w/ all meals Ice Cream sold on Wed.- .65 Water available for .50 Fresh Fruit served daily School lunch meals provide an assortment of foods including entrée salads and fresh fruit daily. School lunch meals are healthy,

meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. By choosing lunch at school, students learn to make healthy choices, reinforcing nutrition education taught in the classroom.

On Tuesday, March19th our First Grade students had the opportunity to Skype with Mr. Marc, the host of "Adventure to Fitness," with Mrs. Garcia, our science teacher. The Adventure to Fitness program helps inspire

children "to lead healthy lifestyles through imagination, education and movement." Skyping with Mr. Marc was a wonderful experience for the children. He asked them about their favorite fruits and vegetables, their favorite outdoor activities, and even asked them to help him come up with creative ideas and places to go on for future adventures. Parents can register for Adventure to Fitness by going to the web www.adventuretofitness.com. A

big shout out of thanks to Ms. Lisa Marriage for winning the Skype spot for our school.

Attention Volunteers:We Need Your .Help!!What: Mini MarathonWhen: Friday, May 1stWho: A l l GradesTime: 8:15-11:00Dear Panther Run Parents,

To Volunteer, or to donate items,Please e-mail Bonnie Dooley/PTA atPantherRunHelper*GmaiLcom

Our Mini Marathon is less than two weeks away, and there are several ways that you can help!

We Need Volunteers:We need volunteers to run and/or walk along the route with the children.

Room Parents —if you could walk with your child's classroom, that would be a HUGE help!!We are in need of bicyclists, to bike alongside the children —1 cyclist per grade.We are in need of water-station helpers to hand out water to the children, along their route.We are in need of "check-point" people, to oversee our children along the route, to ensure their safety.

We Need Transportation:I f you have a pick-up truck that you can loan (or preferably chive yourself), to transport our volunteers to theirstations, and to transport water back and forth to the stations, please let us know.I f you have a golf cart that you could loan (or preferably drive yourself), to transport our volunteers to theirstations, please let us know.

We Need EMIAN Water Jugs:Please send in your large, clean, empty "Zephyrhill" type water cooler WITH YOUR NAME AND YOURCHILD'S TEACHER' S NAME ON IT. We will return it to you after the mini marathon.Please e-mail me ahead of time at PantherRunHelpe@GmaiLeom, so I know you are sending it in Thank you!

We Need Folding Tables:We are in need of 4 folding banquet tables. I f you have one you could loan, please let me know.

We Need Your Support!:Pledge your support! Send a contribution in an envelope marked "Mini Marathon."100% of the Mini Marathon donations will go directly toward your child's school!

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE AN APPROVED VOLUNTEER to help with this, or any, school event.I f you are not an approved volunteer for the 2008/2009 school year, you may apply online and you should beapproved within about one week: at getinvolvedineducation.com. Call Panther Run to confirm you are approved.

To Volunteer, or to donate items, please e-mail:

Shelly Nelson, the PTA VolunteerCoordinator at:

pantherrunmom@gmail.com

Friday, April 12th

2012-2013

pantherrunmom@gmail.com

Who I Am Makes A Difference!

Panther Run Elementary School

KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONS FOR THE

UPCOMING 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD BY SEPT. 1st to enroll in Kindergarten

CHILDREN MUST BE 6 YEARS OLD BY SEPT. 1st to enroll in 1st Grade

Registrations for new kindergarten students and other students new to

Panther Run for the 2013-2014 school year will be accepted between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Please share this information with your neighbors who may have a child

ready to start school in the fall or have just moved into the area.

Your favorite teacher could WIN A $500 SHOP ETC. MALL GIFT CARD Nominate and vote on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/PembrokeLakesMall Nominate: March 21 – April 3 Vote: April 16 - 28

PIF-WIAMAD: “Pay It Forward!” & “Who I Am Makes A Difference!”

Believe It! Live It! Pass It On! You never know how your actions can change the world.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elaine L. Saef, Principal Shannon M. Chacona, Assistant Principal 801 N.W. 172nd Avenue Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 754-323-6850 754-323-6890 FAX www.pantherrun.com

Chair

Vice Chair

SCHOOL BOARD LAURIE RICH LEVINSON PATRICIA GOOD ROBIN BARTLEMAN ABBY M. FREEDMAN DONNA P. KORN KATHERINE M. LEACH ANN MURRAY DR. ROSALIND OSGOOD NORA RUPERT ROBERT W. RUNCIE Superintendent of Schools

ROBERT W. RUNCIE Superintendent of Schools

DR. FRANK TILL Superintendent of Schools

March 5, 2013 Dear 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Parents & Guardians,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will be taking the FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics tests in third and fourth grade and Reading, Mathematics and Science tests in fifth grade on April 15th through 26th. (See attached testing schedule by grade levels.) Fifth graders will take the Mathematics portion on-line this year. The FCAT 2.0 assessments are criterion-referenced tests that measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. To help students and parents/guardians understand what the FCAT 2.0 test items will look like, the Department of Education provides FCAT 2.0 Sample Questions and Answer Keys online for public review at http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/. Please be sure to review the following policies before testing: ■ Electronic Devices—If your student is found with ANY electronic devices, including, but not limited to cell phones and smart phones, during testing, including bathroom breaks, his or her test will be invalidated. The best practice is for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing. ■ Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All FCAT 2.0 tests includes a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads, “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators will read the rules to students, and students must acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by signing their names by the statement. ■ Test Invalidations—Students are responsible for working on their own during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. In addition, the FDOE employs a test security company, Caveon Test Security, to analyze student test results to detect unusually similar answer patterns. ■ Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing the test (e.g., for an appointment), he or she WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please also be mindful to not schedule appointments on testing days. If you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact your child’s teacher at [754-323-6850.For more information about the statewide assessment program, visit the FDOE website at http://fcat.fldoe.org/. Thank you for supporting your student as he/she prepares for testing. Sincerely,

Elaine L. Saef Principal

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COMPUTERͲBASED�TEST�ADMINISTRATIONS�Please�see�the�scheduling�guidance�below�for�each�computerͲbased�test�(CBT).��

RETAKES�The�administration�window�for�Spring�Retakes�is�April�8�–�19,�2013.�CBT�sessions�may�be�scheduled�during�the�entire�Retake�window.���

x FCAT�Mathematics�Retake:�Students�may�have�up�to�the�length�of�a�typical�school�day�to�complete�the�test�but�must�complete�the�test�in�one�day.��

x FCAT�2.0�Reading�Retake:�The�FCAT�2.0�Reading�Retake�is�administered�in�two�sessions�over�two�days.��Students�may�have�up�to�half�the�length�of�a�typical�school�day�to�complete�each�session.���

�FCAT�2.0�ASSESSMENTS�Grades�6,�7,�9,�and�10�FCAT�2.0�Reading�and�Grade�5�FCAT�2.0�Mathematics�will�be�administered�in�two�70Ͳminute�sessions�over�two�days.����

Week�1�(April�15�–�19)��x Grade�10:�Schools�may�begin�administering�Grade�10�FCAT�2.0�

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x ��Grade�7:�Schools�may�begin�administering�Grade�7�FCAT�2.0�Reading�������on�Day�2�and�may�administer�makeͲup�tests�through�April�24.�

�Week�2�(April�22�–�26)��x Grade�5:�Schools�may�begin�administering�Grade�5�FCAT�2.0�

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x ��Grades�6�and�9:�Schools�may�begin�administering�Grades�6�and�9�FCAT�2.0�Reading�on�Day�6�and�may�administer�makeͲup�tests�through�April�30.�

�PaperͲbased�accommodations�(regular�print,�large�print,�and�braille)�for�CBT�administrations�will�be�provided�for�eligible�students,�as�indicated�on�student�IEPs�or�Section�504�plans.�PaperͲbased�accommodations�should�be�administered�according�to�the�Daily�Session�Schedule�on�the�previous�page.�

��No�deviation�from�the�established�FCAT/FCAT�2.0�administration�schedule�is�allowed�without�written�approval�from�the�FDOE�prior�to�implementation.��