VOTE NOVEMBER 5: Renewing the Millage Referendum will enable SCS to invest $17 million in career and technical education programs, preparing students for success in the modern workforce.
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum
VOTE NOVEMBER 5: Renewing the Millage Referendum will enable SCS to utilize $22 million to expand access to diverse educational opportunities, including Early Learning, arts and music, STEM, and extracurricular activities.
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum
Your child's safety is our top priority. To avoid future injuries, students are asked to walk their bikes and scooters once on school property.
Thank you for helping us ensure each student arrives and leaves school safely.
Join us at Publix for our next Atwater Family Night. Learn about math and problem solving while having some fun!
Join me on November 4th at 5:00pm for the Sarasota County Schools Literacy for All event. Each family that attends will get hands-on activities to support reading and writing at home. Dinner and childcare are provided!
VOTE NOVEMBER 5: Renewing the Millage Referendum will enable SCS to allocate $28 million to recruit and retain talented educators, providing ongoing professional development and support.
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum
VOTE NOVEMBER 5: Renewing the Millage Referendum will enable SCS to invest $33 million to provide resources and support systems that enhance student learning and academic success.
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum
This Friday, October 25th is our annual Trunk or Treat event.
Each child that donates a bag of candy will get a No Uniform Pass for October 31st!
VOTE NOVEMBER 5: The referendum allows each student to receive an additional 30 minutes of instruction per school day, equaling 18 extra days a year. #YourSchoolsYourFuture
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum
Friday, October 25th will be our Annual Book Character Day and Parade for all students in grades Pre-K through 5. Students may dress as their favorite character. All costumes must be school appropriate, no masks or scary attire, and must wear athletic shoes.
VOTE NOVEMBER 5: Voting Day is coming! Renewing the $114 million millage referendum will enable us to promote student achievement, attract and invest in high-quality educators, enrich learning experiences, elevate workforce education, and ensure safe and secure schools without raising taxes.
How does the referendum work? Renewing the voter-approved referendum will not increase taxes. The 1 mill has been in place since 2002. For every $1,000 in-home assessment, there will be a $1 tax. (For example, on a home assessed at $300,000 with a $25,000 tax exemption, the tax will equate to $275.)
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum
All traditional public schools will remain closed on Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11, meaning schools are closed for the entire week (October 7-11). We will provide updates on school reopening after Hurricane Milton has passed, as our facilities team will need time to conduct countywide assessments to ensure that our schools and offices are safe for students, teachers, and staff to return. We have also received many questions about hurricane make-up days and whether the school year will need to be extended. Our district leadership team is working through possible solutions and will provide an update as soon as possible. Evacuation centers (school shelters) will open at 10 AM today (10/8). More information and updates are available at https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/hurricane.
TODAY is the last day to register to vote!
www.sarasotavotes.gov/Voter-Information/Register-to-Vote
#YourSchoolsYourFuture
TOMORROW, October 7, is the last day to register to vote!
www.sarasotavotes.gov/Voter-Information/Register-to-Vote
#YourSchoolsYourFuture
Welcome back for a Special Edition of the SCS In Tune Podcast. On this episode, Superintendent Terry Connor sits down with Sarasota County Schools Chief of Police Jacob Ruiz, Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman, City of Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche, City of Venice Police Chief Charlie Thorpe, City of North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison, and nationally recognized school safety expert Mr. Tim Enos for an important discussion on school safety. In light of increasing threats against schools nationwide, this conversation is meant to provide information on the countywide collaborative efforts to keep students and staff safe here in Sarasota County. 👮♂️🚨 https://youtu.be/sPVQyPbYyEQ
Hello families! Please join us at Planet Smoothie in North Port for our first Spirit Night of the year!
Our Atwater Booster Club has an amazing schedule of activities for this year. If you are interested in joining, the first meeting is week in the cafeteria!
Hello families,
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will participate in the state-mandated FAST testing for PM 1.
Your child will have a letter about the test in his or her backpack on Monday.
Booster Club has some great activities planned. We are looking forward to a great year!
Dismissal procedures for car riders have changed; due to our growing school , the addition of Pre-K, and the need for a safe dismissal for all students.
Pre-K will dismiss from 2:15-2:40pm. Families of Pre-K students will follow the outside of the parking lot (red dotted lines and arrows in the image) to the loading area. Families of students in grades K-5 will move to the inside section of the parking lot (green lines and arrows) to the stop sign. At 2:45, all cars may move towards the loading area. Kindergarten dismissal begins at 2:55 followed by students in grades 1-5 at 3:00pm. Any families who do not have Pre-K students and are waiting in the loading area in front of the school will be asked to go to the end of the line. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to ensure a safe dismissal for all students!
