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By Vincent Pryce, Deputy Chief of Operations, Melbourne Police Department e holiday season is a prime time for criminal activ- ity. Shoppers and residents become easy targets as the criminals use the busy holiday season to target victims who may be full of holiday spirit and/or distracted. e Melbourne Police Department will increase patrols through Operation Safe Holidays. is program will include education and provide extra police presence intended to improve public safety during the active holiday season. Police will increase patrols during the season, includ- ing extra residential, DUI, and bicycle patrols throughout the city. Educa- tional initiatives will encourage residents and visitors to lock homes and vehicles to protect valuables, and to increase awareness and to report suspicious activity. e following tips from the Melbourne Police Depart- ment Community Relations Unit can help you be safe, prepared, and more aware during the holiday season: When Shopping: • Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Pay atten- tion to who is around you and what activities are happening. Trust your instincts; if you feel uncom- fortable with a place or person(s), get away. • Park in a well-lit area. Remember to lock your ve- hicle. Keep vehicle doors and windows locked at all times. ieves are looking for easy targets and anything you can do to deter them from choosing your vehicle, the better. Minimize the number of valuables leſt in your vehicle. If you have to leave is a Brevard Public Schools publication for Legacy Club members published by the Department of Community Relations. Michelle Irwin, Director Ginger Blair, Program Coordinator/Editor Abby Rex, Assistant Dan Jankowski, Designer For more information, contact Ginger Blair at 321-633-1000 ext. 644 or [email protected]. For advertising information, please contact [email protected]. Brevard Public Schools | Educational Services Facility 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940-6601 321-633-1000 | www.brevardschools.org The Legacy Letter is published seven times during the school year for members of Brevard Public Schools’ Legacy Club. This publication is printed and distributed at no cost to the tax payer and is fully underwritten by the advertisers. DECEMBER 2015 VOL. III NO. 4 A Publication of Brevard Public Schools Locations: Call 866.350.5129 or visit LifeatTheFountains.com A KISCO COMMUNITY Strategy Matters Desmond K. Blackburn, Ph. D If I were asked what the two most important pieces of equipment I would need in these first four months serving as superintendent, I would have to say comfortable shoes and a smart phone. The first represents the many meetings, events, and school visitations I’ve made trying to absorb as much information about the needs and culture of this great community and the second represents my desire to engage and communicate with as many community members possible. What have I accomplished through these last four months? Getting to know the staff, students and community has been a priority. But just as vital, I have been out listening to what is important to our community, getting your input so that we can work collaboratively to develop a new strategic plan to take Brevard Public Schools to the next level. As part of this journey, I have asked you, our stakeholders, to invest in the process and I’m ready to share the results of the first phase of this process and ask you to help refine what our pri- orities should be, but also work beside us to implement the right strategies to build upon our strengths and address our challenges. If you’ve heard me speak, you have also heard me reference the book, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy by Rich- ard Rumelt. I have asked our school board and leadership team to read the book in preparation of this process, and I’ve asked you to read it as well because strategy matters. Now I’m making another ask. Won’t you join us at the School Board building (ESF) on December 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. to view a presentation on our findings? This is a critical issue for BPS and getting the right strategy requires an investment from every sector of our community. NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID MELBOURNE, FL PERMIT NO. 773 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940-6601 This Mont h in History….. December 17, 1903 Aſter three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. December 31, 1879 Thomas Edison provided the first public demonstration of his elec- tric incandescent lamp at his laboratory in New Jersey. (information found on www.thehistoryplace.com) Health First Health Plans & Insurance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or health status in the administration of the plan, including enrollment and benefit determinations. ¡ Gym membership included ¡ Options for every budget ¡ NEW! Expanded provider network ¡ No referrals required ¡ NEW! 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Organized by Connie Diehl, operations manager of Brevard Productions Inc., students partnered with local assisted living facilities to help coordinate the day’s activities for the seniors. Attendees enjoyed lively music provided by Giles Malone, dancing led by mem- bers of the Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) team, bingo games, and lunch. A highlight of the day for both seniors and students was a special performance by Carla Wallenda, who at 79 years of age, amazed everyone as she climbed 110 feet into the air to perform on the sway pole. roughout the event, students offered their help and guidance by assisting with serving and attending to the seniors. “e event was a great learning experience for the HOSA students as it afforded them the opportuni- ty to deliver compassionate, quality community assistance and sharpened their leadership skills,” said Ken Wynn, Edge- wood principal. Prevent Holiday Crime with These Safety Tips Brevard Public Schools and Legacy Club wish you and your family happy holidays. Barnes and Noble 1955 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 321-726-9505 Baytree National Golf Links 8207 National Drive Melbourne, FL 321-266-0040 Benton House 497 N. Washington Avenue Titusville, FL Brevard Public Schools Educational Services Facility 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 321-633-1000 ext 644 Brookdale Eau Gallie 2680 Croton Road Melbourne, FL 321-307-1139 Club Esteem 3316 Monroe Street Melbourne, FL 321-409-8942 Courtenay Springs Village 1200 S. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 321-452-1233 The Fountains 4451 Stack Blvd. Melbourne, FL 321-984-1494 GRG Main Office 123 Barton Blvd., #102 Rockledge, FL 321-631-7776 His Place Ministries 1824 S. Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, FL Melbourne High School 74 Bulldog Blvd. Melbourne, FL 321-633-1000 ext. 644 Melbourne Public Library 540 E. Fee Ave. Melbourne, FL 321-432-3861 Memaw’s BBQ Palm Bay 4916 Babcock Street NE Palm Bay, FL 321-631-7776 One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, FL 321-751-6771 The Scott Center At Holy Trinity Episcopal Upper Academy 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Melbourne, FL 855-252-7276 Sunflower House Located in Merritt Square Mall 777 E Merritt Island Causeway Merritt Island, FL 321-452-4341 Viera High School 6103 Stadium Parkway Viera, FL 321-633-1000 ext. 644
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By Vincent Pryce, Deputy Chief of Operations, Melbourne Police Department
The holiday season is a prime time for criminal activ-ity. Shoppers and residents become easy targets as the criminals use the busy holiday season to target victims who may be full of holiday spirit and/or distracted. The Melbourne Police Department will increase patrols through Operation Safe Holidays. This program will include education and provide extra police presence intended to improve public safety during the active
holiday season. Police will increase patrols during the season, includ-ing extra residential,
DUI, and bicycle patrols throughout the city. Educa-tional initiatives will encourage residents and visitors to lock homes and vehicles to protect valuables, and to increase awareness and to report suspicious activity. The following tips from the Melbourne Police Depart-ment Community Relations Unit can help you be safe, prepared, and more aware during the holiday season: When Shopping: • Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Pay atten-
tion to who is around you and what activities are happening. Trust your instincts; if you feel uncom-fortable with a place or person(s), get away.
• Park in a well-lit area. Remember to lock your ve-hicle. Keep vehicle doors and windows locked at all times. Thieves are looking for easy targets and anything you can do to deter them from choosing your vehicle, the better. Minimize the number of valuables left in your vehicle. If you have to leave
is a Brevard Public Schools publication for Legacy Club members published by the Department of Community Relations.
Michelle Irwin, DirectorGinger Blair, Program Coordinator/Editor
Abby Rex, AssistantDan Jankowski, Designer
For more information, contact Ginger Blair at 321-633-1000 ext. 644 or [email protected]. For advertising
information, please contact [email protected]. Brevard Public Schools | Educational Services Facility
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940-6601 321-633-1000 | www.brevardschools.org
The Legacy Letter is published seven times during the school year for members of Brevard Public Schools’ Legacy Club.
This publication is printed and distributed at no cost to the tax payer and is fully underwritten by the advertisers.
DECEMBER 2015 VOL. III NO. 4A Publication of Brevard Public Schools
DECEMBER 2015 VOL. III NO. 4A Publication of Brevard Public Schools
Locations:
Call 866.350.5129 or visit LifeatTheFountains.com
A KISCO COMMUNITY
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Strategy MattersDesmond K. Blackburn, Ph. D
If I were asked what the two most important pieces of equipment I would need in these first four months
serving as superintendent, I would have to say comfortable shoes and a smart phone. The first represents the many meetings, events, and school visitations I’ve made trying to absorb as much information about the needs and culture of this great community and the second represents my desire to engage and communicate with as many community members possible.
What have I accomplished through these last four months? Getting to know the staff, students and community has been a priority. But just as vital, I have been out listening to what is important to our community, getting your input so that we can work collaboratively to develop a new strategic plan to take Brevard Public Schools to the next level. As part of this journey, I have asked you, our stakeholders, to invest in the
process and I’m ready to share the results of the first phase of this process and ask you to help refine what our pri-orities should be, but also work beside us to implement the right strategies to build upon our strengths and address our challenges.
If you’ve heard me speak, you have also heard me reference the book, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy by Rich-ard Rumelt. I have asked our school board and leadership team to read the book in preparation of this process, and I’ve asked you to read it as well because strategy matters. Now I’m making another ask. Won’t you join us at the School Board building (ESF) on December 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. to view a presentation on our findings? This is a critical issue for BPS and getting the right strategy requires an investment from every sector of our community.
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This Month in History…..December 17, 1903After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
December 31, 1879Thomas Edison provided the first public demonstration of his elec-tric incandescent lamp at his laboratory in New Jersey.
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Edgewood Students Assist at Seniors Day Edgewood Jr./Sr. High students from the Health Oc-cupations Students Association (HOSA) club recently participated in seniors day at the Space Coast County Fair. Organized by Connie Diehl, operations manager of Brevard Productions Inc., students partnered with local assisted living facilities to help coordinate the day’s activities for the seniors. Attendees enjoyed lively music provided by Giles Malone, dancing led by mem-bers of the Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) team, bingo games, and lunch. A highlight of the day for both seniors and students was a special performance by Carla Wallenda, who at 79 years of age, amazed everyone as she climbed 110
feet into the air to perform on the sway pole. Throughout the event, students offered their help and guidance by assisting with serving and attending to the seniors. “The event was a great learning experience for the HOSA students as it afforded them the opportuni-ty to deliver compassionate, quality community assistance and sharpened their leadership skills,” said Ken Wynn, Edge-wood principal.
Prevent Holiday Crime with These Safety Tips
Brevard Public Schools and Legacy Club wish you and your family happy holidays.
Barnes and Noble1955 W. New Haven Ave.Melbourne, FL 321-726-9505
Baytree National Golf Links8207 National DriveMelbourne, FL 321-266-0040
Benton House 497 N. Washington AvenueTitusville, FL
Brevard Public SchoolsEducational Services Facility2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 321-633-1000 ext 644
Brookdale Eau Gallie2680 Croton RoadMelbourne, FL 321-307-1139
Club Esteem3316 Monroe StreetMelbourne, FL 321-409-8942
Courtenay Springs Village1200 S. Courtenay ParkwayMerritt Island, FL321-452-1233
The Fountains4451 Stack Blvd.Melbourne, FL321-984-1494
GRG Main Office123 Barton Blvd., #102Rockledge, FL321-631-7776
His Place Ministries1824 S. Harbor City Blvd.Melbourne, FL
Melbourne High School74 Bulldog Blvd.Melbourne, FL 321-633-1000 ext. 644
Melbourne Public Library540 E. Fee Ave.Melbourne, FL 321-432-3861
Memaw’s BBQ Palm Bay4916 Babcock Street NEPalm Bay, FL 321-631-7776
One Senior Place8085 Spyglass Hill RoadViera, FL 321-751-6771
The Scott Center At Holy Trinity Episcopal Upper Academy5625 Holy Trinity DriveMelbourne, FL 855-252-7276
Sunflower House Located in Merritt Square Mall777 E Merritt Island CausewayMerritt Island, FL 321-452-4341
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School Fall Show (Rating) Dates
Bayside HS The Seuss Odyssey (PG)* Dec. 4, 2015
Cocoa HS (7-12) Fall Cabaret student IEs and One Acts (PG/PG13)* Dec. 11, 2015
McNair Magnet Dance Concert (G) Dec. 4-5, 2015
Palm Bay HS Cheaters (PG13)* Dec. 3,5-6, 2015
Rockledge HS Reunion on Gallow Hill (PG)* Dec. 3, 2015
Satellite HS Check Please (PG)* Dec. 4, 2015
Sculptor Charter Elf: The Musical, Jr. (G) Dec. 4, 2015
Viera HS Tracks (PG)* Dec. 4, 2015
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Check the individual school’s website or call the front office for more informa-tion. Mark your calendar.
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1. Start early Consumers should begin research-ing plan options at least six months to a year before they’re eligible for Medicare, so they can have a good understanding of both the benefits and any limitations in the provider network and drug coverage.
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3. Comparison shopNot all plans are created equal, and coverage and services vary from plan to plan. Be sure to look at costs, service ratings and the doctors and hospitals covered in the provider net-
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something inside, lock it in the trunk or glove compartment.
• Protect your purse or wallet and clean out any unnecessary items before leaving home. Don’t carry large amounts of cash or extra credit cards. Never leave your purse, wallet or cell phone unat-tended in a public place.
• Shop with a buddy – there is safety in numbers.
• Teach your children what to do if you are separated.
When Driving: • Recognize that the holidays can
cause stress – keep emotions under control while driving. Give other drivers plenty of space and always leave yourself a route to avoid an accident.
• If you attend parties where alcohol is served, remember to drink responsi-bly and use a designated driver.
• Minimize distractions such as talking on a cell phone.
• Take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue, especially when driving long distances. If you get tired, stop and rest until you are able to drive with full attention.
• All drivers and passengers should buckle up.
• Keep doors locked while driving. • Be patient! Give yourself extra
time for travel, especially in rain. Even in dry conditions, traffic during the holidays is heavier than normal and it will take longer than you expect to get around.
• Don’t text while driving.
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Do you have a favorite healthy recipe to kick off the new year? Send in your recipes for a chance to be featured in our next Legacy Let-ter and also win a $25 gift card to a Brevard area restaurant. Email recipes to [email protected] no later than December 21. Questions, call 321-633-1000 ext. 644.
Calling All Cooks!In …… Average cost of a new house was $3,920.
Average annual wages were $1,725.
Cost of a gallon of gas was 11 cents.
Cost of a new car was $850.
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GRG=Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
3 Tech Talk: How to Use Computers/Smart Phones 10:30 -11:15 amMelbourne High School
Holiday Card Making Class 10:30 am – 1:00 pmThe Sunflower House
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16 GRG-South Brevard6:00 – 7:30 pmMemaw’s BBQ Palm Bay
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18 Brookdale’s 2nd Annual “Wreaths Around the World” Gala 4:30 – 7:30 pmBrookdale Eau GallieBenefits Space Coast Honor Flight*For more information call Gwyn 321-307-1139
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1 Holiday Bingo10:30 -12:00 pmThe Sunflower House
Memory Bear Workshop by VITAS9:30 am – 12:30 pmOne Senior Place
4 Tech Talk: How to Use Computers/Smart Phones 9:00 – 10:15 amViera High School
The Spirit of Giving Holiday Marketplace 9:00 am – 1:00 pmCourtenay Springs VillageArtist, boutiques, crafts, music & more
Christmas for a Cure & Holiday Movie4:00 – 6:00 pmOne Senior PlaceMovie & Silent Auction benefitting Relay for Life
7 New Horizons Band of Melbourne Honor Our Military Concert7:00 – 9:00 pm The Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Upper AcademyFree admission For more information go to www.newhorizonsbandmelbourne.org
8 GRG-North Brevard10:00 – 11:30 amTitusville Senior Solutions
Come Play Bingo! 1:30 – 3:30 pmOne Senior Place Sponsored by VITAS
Free Memory Screenings12:00 – 4:00 pmOne Senior PlaceSponsored by Compass Research*Call 321-751-6771 to make an appt.
9 10 GRG-South Brevard10:00 – 11:30 amClub Esteem
Toy Drive Thru7:30 – 9:30 amThe Fountains *Drive in & drop off a $10 toy and enjoy free coffee & a donut*Toys for His Place Ministries Toy Drive
Benton House Festival of Trees6:00 – 8:00 pm*All trees donated by local businesses in support of North Guild Women’s CenterBenton House Titusville
11 Dinner & A MovieFeaturing “Still Alice”3:30 – 6:00 pmOne Senior PlaceSponsored by Compass ResearchCall to RSVP 321-751-6771
12 South Brevard Historical Society presents:Our Historic Favorites – Annual Show and Tell 3:00 pm Melbourne Public LibraryGolf Tournament by Brevard Hammerheads & Grand Villa 8:00 am Shotgun startBaytree National Golf Links$75/player*All proceeds benefit Brevard Hammerheads & Alzheimer’s Association of Central and North Florida
15 Strategy Matters: New Strategic Plan ProcessHosted by BPS Superintendent, Dr. Desmond Blackburn5:30 pmBrevard Public Schools’ Educational Services Facility
GRG-Central Brevard9:30 – 11:30 amGRG Main Office
22 Free Memory Screenings12:00 – 4:00 pmOne Senior PlaceSponsored by Compass ResearchCall 321-751-6771 for an appt.
21 Volunteers Needed – Toy Drive Distribution8:00 am His Place Ministries*Experience the joy of helping families as they select the toys for their children.
December 3, 10, 17, 31Legacy Club Book Club Featured Book: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed2:00 – 3:00 pmOne Senior Place
Sat 20 Volunteers Needed-Toy Drive Set UpVolunteers Needed – Toy Drive Set up 7:00 pmHis Place Ministries*Come help organize donated toys for the holidays
