REMINDER: All district offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day.
For families seeking extra food support, check out this week's distribution schedule from our wonderful partners at All Faiths Food Bank. 🌟
allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder
As we wrap up another fantastic school year, it's the perfect time to recognize our incredible SCS staff who have gone above and beyond. Whether it's a teacher who's made a lasting impact, a bus driver who's shown exceptional care, or any staff member who's made a difference, we want to hear their stories!
Help us end the year on a high note by sharing your stories of gratitude and appreciation at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/scscares. Let's show our staff how much we care and celebrate their hard work and dedication! 💙✨
Laurel Karp, a student from Sarasota Middle School, placed third in the Junior Individual Documentary category of the Florida History Day State Competition! Florida History Day is an annual, statewide activity that enhances the teaching and learning of history in middle and high schools. 🏆👏
Congratulations to Laurel and her teacher, Dr. Jennifer Jaso!
View all of the 2024 FHD State Winners at https://floridahistoryday.com/awards-and-prizes/2024-fhd-state-winners.
Congratulations to our SCS Cares of the Month - Ms. Cherrie Mucciarone from Instructional Materials and Library Services!!
"Cherrie is an amazing resource for all the Librarians of the Sarasota County District. She is our glue. She goes above and beyond to help us on a daily basis. Before we start working, she sends us a welcome email. She provides intensive training sessions that are just the beginning of her constant support through emails, phone calls, chat, video tutorials, attachments, updates, and instructions. There is not a single day that goes by, that Cherrie doesn't make us feel her presence and her support. She is a great listener and a great ambassador for our needs. Thanks to her, anything seems possible. In these last weeks, she has helped me tremendously by reaching out directly to the system developers with the final target of making our software better and our job easier. Thank you, Cherrie, for caring!" - Laura Maggiore Boscarello, Suncoast Technical College
You can submit a Cares today at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/scscares!
🎉 Congratulations to this year's winners of the Superintendent Scholarship Award!
⭐ Aline Martin, a senior at Venice High School
⭐ Riley Lukachyk, a 5th-grade student at Fruitville Elementary
The superintendent scholarship is an award given to two students through an annual partnership with Florida Prepaid College Plans. The two scholarships combined have a total value of $16,000. Florida Prepaid creates opportunities for families to plan for their children's future education. We are excited to have a partnership that supports the district's and state's mission of ensuring that all students graduating are college- and career-ready. 📚✨
BIG NEWS!! Congratulations to Ben Jiang, an outstanding 8th grader from Pine View, for securing 1st place in the US at the 2024 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Championship! 🏆
His remarkable mathematical abilities propelled him to victory over 223 competitors, including the 2023 National Champion. As the 2024 National Champion, Ben will be awarded the $20,000 Donald G. Weinert College Scholarship. What an impressive achievement! 🌟
Here is an example question from the final round: "Kat finds the square root of n, and then she divides it by ten. If she gets seven point four, and not a bit more, then what was the value of n?" 🧐 (SPOILER ALERT: He calculated the correct answer, 5476, in just 16 seconds.)
Watch the competition (the Championship round starts at 1:29:30): https://youtu.be/irFo7WbUg6s
Learn more: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/711180404/osprey-native-benjamin-jiang-named-2024-rtx-mathcounts-national-champion
Ms. Kathy Felden, Sarasota High School teacher, was April’s Chalkboard Champion for Sarasota County!
"Ms. Feldon is beyond loved by her peers and students at Sarasota High School. She says it’s the love she has for her students that has her coming back year after year. Congratulations Ms. Feldon!"
www.mysuncoast.com/2024/05/13/chalkboard-champions-kathy-felden/
2024 School Registration is open!
⭐ Use the NEW Focus Portal to register.
⭐ No Snap codes are needed.
Find more information at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/register.
As we wrap up our North and South County Art Shows, a huge round of applause is in order for all our talented student artists! 🎨 Your creativity and passion have truly shined, making these shows successful. To everyone who has supported and encouraged our aspiring artists, we say thank you.
We had the honor of spotlighting the exceptional SCS staff members embarking on a new chapter in their lives: retirement! 🎉 Their years of hard work and dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization, and for that, we are truly grateful. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and the countless contributions you've made along the way. As you turn the page to this exciting new chapter, we wish you all the best on your journey ahead! 🌟
Find more photos on the SCS Facebook page!
Congratulations to Sarasota High School senior Mark Monchecourt on winning the FHSAA state championship in the 219 lb weightlifting category. Mark dominated the competition with a remarkable 390 lb bench press and a 335 lb clean and jerk. 💪🏆
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures in our school district! Your love and support make all the difference. 🤗💐
Englewood Elementary's Mrs. Kayla Lewis has been named one of the 2024 Florida School Lunch Heroes! Students, parents, and colleagues nominated Mrs. Lewis for her dedication to making a difference at their school. She received a certificate and trophy from the Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness team, a goodie basket from Florida Milk, and $2,000 from No Kid Hungry Florida. In addition, Mrs. Lewis was recognized at last night's School Board Meeting. Congratulations! 🦸♀️🍎
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who nourish our students' bodies and minds. From preparing nutritious meals to creating welcoming dining experiences, our lunch heroes go above and beyond. Take a moment to thank your school lunch team—they're the real superheroes of the cafeteria!
Congratulations to Carys from Pine View School for being selected as the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections 2024 'I Voted' sticker design contest winner! All Sarasota County voters will receive a sticker with her design this November!
🌟 Exciting news! 🌟
We proudly welcomed nine new teachers from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus College of Education to our family!
This past semester, we hosted 71 college and university students from 11 educational institutions. The students were placed in 25 public schools throughout the district, with placements ranging from field experiences and observations to final teaching internships. Fun fact: for the first time, all teaching interns were paid, and supervising teachers received a stipend courtesy of the generosity of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. 🍎
Tranquil Tuesday is a private, sensory-friendly, after-hours Selby Gardens experience designed with neuro-inclusivity in mind. The Gardens will remain open for an extra hour to explore the grounds quietly — without the crowds or noise.
During this event, autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, their families, and caregivers receive complimentary tickets to Selby Gardens! Upon arrival, guests receive a customized map with easily identified icons to indicate areas of the Gardens with interactivity (touch, smells, etc.) or displays that may be overstimulating (loud noises, strong odors, etc.). The Tropical Conservatory, gift shop, cafe, and Museum of Botany and the Arts will be closed; however, the Children's Rainforest Garden, Florida Lagoon, Mangrove Boardwalk, restrooms, and all walking paths will remain open.
Noise-cancelling earmuffs, sensory kits and wheelchairs are available on loan, free of charge. Guests are welcome to bring any toys, favorite items, or stimming devices to make the visit as comfortable as possible. While admission to Tranquil Tuesday is free, advanced registration is required for all guests and accompanying family members or caregivers.
Register here: https://selby.ticketapp.org/portal/product/103/events
The Service Academy Fair is on Saturday, May 4! This once-a-year event is the perfect opportunity for students to connect with academy representatives for further guidance in the selective process of being appointed to a service academy.
