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Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome back to the first month of learning for 2015-‐2016 school year. We are excited to have our students return. We know it will be a great year for academic growth and high engagement. During our first week of school, we will show our students the steps of displaying their Eagle Pride through our High Five characteristics: Safe, Respect, Responsible, Ready, and Proud. We have implemented several academic and behavioral strategies this school year so all students have an opportunity to be successful in school.
Volume 9, Issue 1 September 2015 The Eag le Exp re ss
District School Board of Pasco County
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Kurt Browning
Deputy Superintendent Ray Gadd
Assistant Superintendent for
Student Achievement Vanessa Hilton
Instructional Area
Superintendent Southwest Beth Brown
School Board Members
Allen Altman Joanne Hurley
Cynthia Armstrong Alison Crumbley
Steve Luikart
September 2015
Athletic Schedule on page 5 SAC 3 Labor Day No school 7 Astro Skate Night 18 Progress Reports 25 Fundraiser Kick off 16 Cookie Dough collection 18 22 24
Paul R. Smith Middle School 1410 Sweetbriar Dr. Holiday FL. 34691
Principal’s Desk
Our Infinity team has included STEAM initiatives. As our program continues to allow students to take learning into their own hands, Pasco County School Superintendent and Board members have provided various equipment for our blended learning environment such as ordering tables for our science rooms and additional computers for our students. Infinity students are ready to use their new equipment to achieve academic success while controlling their own learning. We have also added additional technology throughout the school, so all students taking high tech learning into their own hands. Thank you to those parents and guests who attended Orientation on August 18th. We hope that all of you will be able to get involved in your child’s education by attending Open House on September 1st from 6 pm-‐7: 30 pm. Your children love it when you are involved in their learning and are excited to share their educational experiences with you. On Sept. 1st, we are having a Title 1 Parent meeting and PMP/Academic Success meeting at 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm. We appreciate our interest in your child’s education and look forward to your continued involvement throughout this school year. Our after school programs for tutoring and clubs will begin at the end of September. More information will be sent home with your child. If your child is having difficulty understanding math concepts, we are offering FREE math tutoring by certified math teachers. Math Lab is a great resource for your child to obtain assistance in math. Math Lab is on Wed. from 7:45-‐8:15 in room 3-‐104 and will begin Sept. 9th. Mrs. Susan Seibert Principal
Astro Skate Night Will be
September 18, 2015 will be 6:00 -‐ 8:00 Entrance fee of $7
then stay from 8-‐11 for free Earn money for your school while having
fun.
SAC The School Advisory Council supports family and community involvement in Florida public schools. The SAC will assist in the preparations of PRSMS annual School Improvement Plan, the expenditure of Title 1 funds, and determine other ways to improve our school. SAC members are required to attend all SAC meetings. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the media center. Our first SAC meeting will be held on Sept. 3, 2015
A dmin ist rato rs Ne w s Our administrators are dedicated to meeting the needs of all students, parents, staff, and community members. In order to fulfill our dedication and commitment to time, please schedule and appointment (if needed) to meet with an administrator so that we can provide you with our best service. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Make your student’s year unforgettable at Paul R. Smith Middle School
Don’t wait to reserve your student’s copy of the PRSMS yearbook! Buy online at www.schololpay.com
Yearbooks are on sale for $20 now, until Thanksgiving, but the price will increase throughout the year! These are the days your child will want to remember forever. Buy their yearbook now to help make it unforgettable.
Front office Notes Front office hours are 7:35-‐3:00
Monday-‐Friday Homework may be requested 24 hours in advance. Absence-‐ Students should turn in absent notes to the front office, for an absence to be excused.
Counselor’s Nest
Welcome to the 2015-‐2016 school year! We hope that you had a wonderful summer break. Our student services team is excited to be back and working with all of the PRSMS students and families. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any concerns and/or questions you may have.
We are looking forward to another fun year. In
September, we will meet with all students to deliver an introductory lesson and will be providing important information about our counseling department. We look forward to working with our students and parents to make this year a great one!
School Counselor Contacts: Mr. Julio Cruz -‐ 6th Grade Counselor -‐ 727-‐246-‐3327 Mrs. Katie Cuviello -‐ 7th Grade Counselor -‐ 727-‐246-‐3233 Ms. Bridget Gallagher -‐ 8th grade Counselor -‐ 727-‐246-‐3231
**Volunteers Needed**
Are you interested in Volunteering at PRSMS?
We would love to have you be a part of our school!! Remember to apply online:
http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/communications/volunteer/
you must be approved to begin volunteering!
Call Ms. J. Nantz At 727-‐246-‐3230 & let her know your area of interest,
As well as the days you are available to help.
Car Loop Procedures Students who ride the bus should be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the pick up time. All students should arrive between 8:15 AM to 8:30 AM each morning. If your child is a car rider, please pull all the way up to the front of the building when dropping off or picking up. Please do not pass cars, in the car loop. The back gate will be open between 8:15 AM to 8:38 AM, for students who walk. The Gates will be locked from 8:38 until 2:52 PM, when school is dismissed Please do not drop your child off at the back gate on Jambalaya, as this is not a safe drop off zone. For the safety of your child, please do not drop off or pick up on Sweetbriar Drive if your child is a car rider.
Paul R. Smith Middle School Newsletters will be available at
http://prsms.pasco.k12.fl.us/, or in the front office.
Be There! Being in school all day, every day, helps your child get the most out of middle school. Encourage good attendance with these ideas:
• Point out that there is no substitute for being in class. Your youngster needs to be present to hear teachers explain concepts, to participate in group projects and class discussions, and to ask questions.
• Schedule doctor, dentist, and orthodontist appointments before or after school hours whenever possible. If you can’t, try to arrange them for lunchtime.
• It will be easier for your child to get up on time for school if he has had least nine hours of sleep. Set a reasonable bedtime, and make sure he puts away electronic devices so he isn’t tempted to stay awake to read messages or play games.
“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King Jr..
Health Notes Welcome to the New School Year! My name is Mrs. Spinale and I am the Registered Nurse here at PRSMS. We at Health Services are committed to your student being healthy and happy and strive for them to have a positive experience learning at our school. Cristina Martinez will manage our clinic. We are available for medical emergencies that may occur while your student is on our campus. We will be having our health screening in October for our 6th graders. In the next few months, we will be checking the vision of our upper classmen as well. We thank you in advance for allowing us to assist YOU in meeting your child's health care needs.
Have a happy, healthy and productive year! Andi Spinale RNBC School Nurse School Board of Pasco Co.
Math Lab
Wednesdays 7:45-8:15 a.m. Room 3-104
(Starting Wednesday, September 9th)
Congratulations Paul R. Smith 2015-2016 Cheerleaders.
Captains: Chakeyia Wallace & Kenzy Trotta
Eighth Grade
Alexus Story Abigale Thiemann Kylee Wion Summer Johnson Jordi Homer Zaria Guerrier Chakeyia Wallace Emma Hubner Sydnee Wioland Sarina Deluca Caitlynn Conine Aleia Green Makenzie Proper
Isabelle Miranda Kasey Harkins Alexis Coutre Kenzy Trotta Fotini Moore Jenna atley Hannah Espenlaub Seventh Grade Alexus Story Abigale Thiemann Kylee Wion Summer Johnson Jordi Homer
The Box Top for Education program is an easy way for
you to help support our school every time you shop for
groceries. Clip Box Tops for hundreds of your favorite
products and have your child bring them into school.
Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢.
Paul R. Smith Dress Code Dress Codes will be Enforce.
Cookie Dough & Sports Team Tumblers are coming!!
This years prizes are AWESOME!!
Help your school raise much needed funds.
Order packets will go home on September 16, 2015.
This year each students who sell 1 tub of cookie dough or 1 sports tumbler will be entered in our Balloon Bust for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card.
Dear Parents, Students, & Staff: This is an EPA requirement of parent, student, and teacher notification for all public schools K-‐12 even though new construction like, Paul R. Smith Middle School DO NOT have asbestos. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule, 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos Containing Material in schools, commonly referred to as AHERA. This rule requires all Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) to identify asbestos containing materials (ACM) in their school buildings and to take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers. All inspections for Paul R. Smith Middle School have been completed and a Management Plan describing the results of the inspection and the action plan to control any asbestos found during the inspection, where applicable, has been submitted to the governor for approval. A copy of this plan is located in the administrative office of this school and at the Pasco County Schools Maintenance & Facility Services Department and is available for review upon request.
Trading Card/Gaming Club
Do you collect Yugioh Cards, Magic the Gathering cards, Pokémon
cards, or Dungeons & Dragons Cards….. then this is the club for you! We will hold tournaments for prizes, trade cards, and learn the various table games that have continued to stay popular. Get your geek on and join us on
Tuesday September 8th! Tuesday, September 8th at 3:00 P.M.
Room 3-‐216
P R S MS A t hl e ti c s
Eagle Football 2015 Date Opponent Location Sept. 9 Blue and Silver Scrimmage Anclote High Sept. 15 Seven Springs Anclote High Sept. 22 Crews Lake Anclote High Sept. 29 Hudson Hudson High) Oct. 6 Chasco Anclote High Oct. 13 Bayonet Point Fivay Oct. 20 Gulf Anclote High Oct. 27 River Ridge River Ridge High
All Games start at 6:30 and admission is $3.00
Eagle Volleyball 2015 Date Opponent Location Sept. 23 Gulf Middle Paul R. Smith Middle Sept. 28 River Ridge Middle River Ridge Middle Sept. 30 Seven Springs Middle Seven Springs Middle Oct. 5 Bayonet Point Middle Paul R. Smith Middle Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Crews Lake Middle Paul R. Smith Middle Oct. 12 Chasco Middle Paul R. Smith Middle Oct. 12 8th Grade Recognition Oct. 14 Hudson Middle Hudson Middle Oct. 19 Gulf Middle Gulf Middle
All games start at 6:00 and admission is $2.00 Par e nt s n ee d t o k no w
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY: In order to participate in middle school interscholastic athletics, a student must have a 2.0 grade point average or above on a 4.0 unweighted scale, for the previous semester in order to be eligible. All paperwork needs to be completed prior to first day of tryouts. (Paperwork is enclosed or can be found at http://cis.pasco.k12.fl.us/SpecialPrograms/athletics.html) PARTICIPATION FEES
o Tryout fee $0 o First Sport $45 oAdditional Sport $30
oIndividual cap $75
oMaximum (per family)* $150, *- if all attend the same school
