
Do you own a local business or have items/gift cards you'd like to contribute to our online auction? Our PTSO could use your help! Please consider donating:
🐊 Restaurant gift cards
🐊 Local/online gift cards
🐊 tickets for local experiences
🐊 vacations/time shares
🐊 unused toys/games
🐊 gift baskets for kids or adults
If you have questions or would like to drop something off, please contact Ms. Sage in the front office or Art Teacher Joanna Davis.
Our PTSO thanks you for your generous support! We would like to have all items prior to Thanksgiving Break (November 22).

Please mark your calendars and save the date! Our rescheduled Harvest Festival will be Friday, 11/15 from 5-7pm. Ticket sales will begin next week- stay tuned!


Gator Families-
State Mandated screenings for vision, hearing, height, and weight will be conducted Monday, November 11, 2024. All students in kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grade will be screened as well as students that are new to the state. Families are informed if their student does not pass the hearing or vision screening.

Please join us for our monthly PTSO meeting!
Thursday, November 7th
5:30 pm in our Media Center
*please check in at the front office first


Friday 11/8 is our annual Veterans Day Assembly! In lieu of our "Garden Gator green", please wear red, white, and blue!


VOTE TODAY!! Look for the “Millage Referendum” on the bottom of your ballot! Renewing the 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.
#YourSchoolsYourFuture


VOTE TOMORROW: Tomorrow is the big day!! Did you know our school district has received an A rating from the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004? Funding from the referendum helps support our A-rated schools, teachers, classrooms, students, and community.
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum


VOTE NOVEMBER 5: Renewing the Millage Referendum will enable SCS to allocate $14 million to implement safety measures and enhance campus security and funds Security Aides, Counselors, and Behavioral Specialists positions.
Learn more: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/referendum


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


Please see the attached calendar for November's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program daily snacks!



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


Planning to participate in or watch our Story ok Parade tomorrow? Please read for important instructions for students and families!


Picture retake day is tomorrow, 10/29!


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


Please read for important information about our K-2 Storybook Parade on Thursday, 10/31!


Tomorrow (Friday, 10/25) is 🩷PINK DAY!


🐊WOOHOO! If you ordered Garden Gator merchandise (shirts, hoodies, etc) it has arrived and will be sent home with students Thursday and Friday! Thank you for your patience post-Hurricane!

Our Harvest Fest, which was originally scheduled for this Friday, October 25th, has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton. While this decision was not made lightly, we want the Harvest Festival to be the very best it can be, and with proper planning.
Please keep your eyes out for future information about our new Harvest Festival date.
Regards,
The Garden PTSO

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 25, is 🩷PINK DAY🩷
Please show your support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing PINK this Friday!
