Family Engagement        Families can partner with Gulfside by attending school events, supporting classroom activities,

becoming a Pelican Partner, joining PTO, Watch D.O.G.S and Volunteering!

Principal’s MessageDear  Gulfside  Families,         This  month  we  have  lots  of  great  events  planned  to  get  our  whole  community  involved!    Our  staff  is  planning  and  working  collaboratively  with  the  PTO  to  make  the  best  Fall  Festival  EVER!    Our  red  ribbon  week  will  begin  the  week  of  October  24th  with  fun  themed  days  to  stomp  out  drugs!    We  will  end  this  week  on  October  28th,  which  will  be  a  fun  day  for  all  as  we  kick  off  our  morning  with  Gulfside’s  traditional  Halloween  parade  in  the  bus  loop.    Our  whole  staff  will  be  dressed  for  the  occasion  and  you  won’t  want  to  miss  all  the  Facebook  pictures  posted  that  day!    Remember  boys  and  girls  to  pick  nice  costumes  with  no  weapons  or  blood  at  school  and  to  bring  extra  clothes  so  you  are  not  in  your  costume  all  day.    At  night  we  are  going  to  have  the  campus  full  of  events  for  families  to  include  our  annual  Trunk  or  Treat!    Families,  we  would  love  for  you  to  decorate  your  trunks,  park  in  the  field,  and  participate  with  the  staff.    Invite  someone  you  know  who  would  love  to  give  away  candy  too.    I  know  my  own  family  will  be  here  to  give  away  treats  as  well!  Our  5th  graders  will  be  taking  a  Gallup  Survey  in  October  during  the  school  day.    The  survey  will  measure  student  engagement.    I’m  excited  to  see  the  results  of  the  survey  and  what  our  students  think  and  feel  about  their  school.    I  want  to  thank  you  for  your  patience  as  we  continue  to  spruce  up  our  campus  with  things  such  as  new  paint  on  the  building,  landscaping  initiatives,  and  even  new  black  top  on  the  PE/basketball  courts.    Gulfside  is  a  great  place  to  work,  to  learn,  and  deserves  to  look  fresh  and  clean  for  students,  staff,  and  families.    Can’t  wait  to  see  you  all  this  month  and  thank  you  for  your  continued  support!      

Sincerely,  Mrs.  Krapfl  

Thank You to Our Sponsors American  Legion  Post  173,  Forrest  Excavating,  Inc.,  Generations  Christian  Church,  Holy  Trinity  Lutheran  Church,  One  Community  Now,  TreeMart,  Wal-­Mart  @  SR54  &  Little  Rd.,  WoodyCo  Inc.  

   

   

Mark Your Calendar Walk  to  School,  October  5th  8:45    Flu  Clinic  for  students,  October  7th  –  school  day  1st  Grade  IRLA  Morning,  October  12th  8:00  –  9:00am  Watch  D.O.G.S.  Pizza  Kick-­Off,  October  12th  5:45  -­7:00pm  Astro  Skate,  October  14th  4:00  –  6:00pm  Planning  Day  (no  school  for  students),  October  17th  Student  Picture  Retakes,  October  19th    SAC  Meeting,  October  20th  4:30  –  5:30pm  Red  Ribbon  Week,  October  24th  –  October  28th  Citizen  of  the  Month,  October  28th  –  8:45  to  9:15am  Fall  Festival/Truck  or  Treat,  October  28th  5:30  to  7:30pm  Election  Day,  November  8th    3rd  Grade  Harvest  Night,  November  10th  –  5:30  –  7:00pm  Veteran’s  Day  Celebration,  November  11th  2:15  –  3:15pm  Astro  Skate,  November  11th,  4:00-­6:00pm  Book  Fair,  November  14th  –  18th  PTO  Meeting,  November  15th  –  5:30  –  6:30pm  Great  American  Teach-­In,  November  16th    2nd  Grade  Thankful  for  Books,  November  17th  8:45  –  9:30am  Souled  Out  Concert,  November  17th  2:15  –  3:15pm  SAC  Meeting,  November  17th  4:30-­5:30pm  OCN  Thanksgiving  Dinner,  November  17th  5:30  –  6:30pm  Thanksgiving  Break,  November  21st  –  25th    Citizen  of  the  Month,  December  2nd  8:45  –  9:15am  4th  Grade  Social  Study  Gallery,  December  6th  5:30-­6:30pm  K  IRLA  Information  Night,  December  14th  5:30  –  6:30pm  Winter  Concert,  December  15th  7:00pm  Astro  Skate,  December  16th  4:00  –  6:00pm  OCN  Christmas  Event,  December  17th  2:00  –  5:00pm  Chorus  Performance  Senior  Center,  December  20th  10:00am  Teacher  Planning  Day  (no  school  for  students),,  December  23rd  Winter  Break,  December  26th  –  January  6th    

 

 

Community School @ GSES  Please  join  us  on  October  5th  for  International  Walk  to  School  Day.  Meet  us  in  your  walking  shoes  at  Anclote  River  Baptist  Church  2728  Holiday  Lake  Drive  at  8:45  am.  We  will  safely  walk  to  school  together.  Parents  are  welcome  to  join  us!    

   Please  call  us  if  you  have  any  questions,  needs  or  concerns!    Kara  Parris     Amy  Marin      727-­774-­6072     727-­774-­6071  kparris@yfainc.org   amarin@yfainc.org   School Counselor Corner

The guidance department is up and running. I am teaching Safer Smarter Kids curriculum in grades K-5 this year.

Small focus groups are starting the week of 9/26/16. The focus areas are grief groups and friendship skills group.

October we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week, dates 10/24/16-10/28/16. We will have theme days and fundraisers for the guidance department.

Thank you for your support in making our guidance department excel! Have a happy day!

Love,  Ms.  McClellan    

 YMCA  of  the  Suncoast Registration  packets  for  our  before  and  after  school  program  are  available  now.    Contact  Brie  Thompson,  Director  at    727-­774-­6092  for  more  information.

Big Brother/ Big Sisters Make  a  difference  by  becoming  a  mentor  to  a  child.    Your  commitment  would  be  one  hour  per  week  during  the  school  day.  Contact  Mrs.  Galati  727-­774-­6009  if  you’d  like  to  learn  more  about  the  program  

What’s Happening in Kindergarten?  Reading  •   We  are  learning  about  Story  Elements:  identifying  character,  setting,  main  topic,  and  key  details  in  stories.  

Foundational  Skills  •   Identifying  upper,  lower  case  letters  and  the  sounds  they  make.  

•   Telling  if  words/pictures  rhyme.  IRLA  •   Practicing  to  our  know  reading  level.  •   Practicing  to  our  know  power  goals.  •   Building  Stamina  during  Read  To  Self.  •   Learning  power  words  so  we  can  read  them  at  “Lighting  Speed!”.  

MATH  •   We  are  writing  our  numbers  0-­10.  •   Counting  out  objects  to  show  numbers  0-­10.  •   Identifying  numbers  0-­10.  

Social  Studies  •   We  are  learning  how  to  be  good  citizens  in  school  and  at  home!    

Science  •   We  have  been  identifying  our  5  senses  and  how  we  use  them.    

Snack  donations  are  greatly  appreciated!!!      Thank  you  for  your  support!!!!!!!     The  K  Team  

WATCH D.O.G.S Are  you  a  Dad  of  a  Great  Student?    We  need  positive  male  role  models  helping  at  our  school.    Volunteer  to  make  a  difference  in  the  lives  of  our  students  through  the  Watch  D.O.G.S.  Program.    Join  us  for  Dads  and  Kids  Pizza  Kick-­Off  on  Wednesday,  October  12th  5:45  –  7:00pm.    This  is  a  free  event  to  start  this  year’s  program.  For  more  information,  contact  Nanette  Galati  at  727-­774-­6009.   Box Tops For Education To  date  we  have  raised  $618.90  that  is  equivalent  to  6189  box  tops.  Our  school  goal  for  the  year  is  $2000.    Keep  clipping  those  box  tops.  We  need  them  by  October  15th  to  submit  for  our  December  rewards.

 

 

 

PTO News  We  are  so  excited  about  the  start  of  the  school  

year.    Our  1st  McPelican  Night  was  a  huge  success.    We  raised  $119  and  appreciate  everyone’s  support.    Mrs.  Lepoati’s  class  won  the  ice  cream  party.    On  October  17th  we  are  hosting  a  Premier  

Jewelry  Fundraiser  in  the  Media  Center.    If  you  would  like  to  buy,  book  a  party  or  just  see  a  catalog  join  us  for  the  presentation  @  1:00pm.  Mark  your  calendar  now  for  Friday,  October  28th  

from  5:30  to  7:30pm.    This  year  our  Fall  Festival  is  going  to  be  an  affordable  fundraiser.    The  event  is  replacing  the  annual  cookie  dough/catalog  sale  fundraiser.  The  money  raised  will  help  host  other  family  events  and  support  grade  level  team  projects.  We  will  have  a  pre-­sale  discount  Monday,  October  24th  to  Thursday,  October  27th.    A  flier  will  be  sent  home  Tuesday,  October  18th  with  more  information  and  a  pre-­sale  form.  You  can  buy  your  tickets  5  for  $1.    Send  in  your  money  with  your  child  and  we  will  return  a  sealed  envelope  with  your  purchased  tickets.    Our  goal  is  to  send  them  home  the  same  day,  but  definitely  by  the  next  school  day.  The  night  of  the  event  tickets  will  be  4  for  $1.    We  will  have  carnival  games,  a  large  inflatable,  DJ,  haunted  house,  face  painting,  tattoos,  hair  spray,  photo  booth,  hot  dogs,  chips,  popcorn,  boiled  peanuts,  snow  cones,  drinks  and  lots  of  candy.    We  ask  that  costumes  are  kid  friendly,  no  weapons  or  blood.  We  need  you  to  help  us  make  this  a  huge  success.    This  is  definitely  a  fun  family  event  you  do  not  want  to  miss!    September Citizen of the Month Congratulations  Scott  Coon,  Jenna  Ferguson,  Karley  Haggerty,  Christianna  McKinney,  Savannah  Hayes,  Zach  Adlawan,  Travis  Nolet,  Fredashau  Ward,  Savannah  DeLeon,  Sophia  Kelarakos,  Maribel  Garnica,  Hailey  Schmidt-­Foltz,  Victoria  Kazmierski,  Alijah  Burns,  Kylie  Vilorio,  Dennis  Pabon,  Jeshua  Vazquez,  Cianna  Pabon,  Sa’Riyah  Reynolds,  Ashley  Vazquez,  Asia  Willis,  Leighlanni  Cruz  and  Jaylen  Petracosta.  

Free & Reduced Lunch The  approvals  for  2015-­2016  school  year  expired  in  September.  Free  and  Reduced  Lunch  approvals  are  for  one  school  year.  To  apply  please  visit  www.pasco.k12.fl.us,  click  Parent  Link  on  the  top  of  the  page,  then  go  to  General  Information  and  click  on  the  Free  and  Reduced  Lunch  link.  All  students  are  offered  a  free  breakfast  beginning  at  9:20AM  each  day  –  No  application  needed  for  breakfast.   Out-of-Field Teaching Assignments Individuals  who  are  teaching  out  of  field  are  certified  in  at  least  one  area  and  are  qualified  to  teach  but  are  required  to  take  additional  course  work  or  testing  to  add  a  coverage/endorsement  to  their  certificate.    The  state  also  requires  a  teacher  to  take  coursework/inservice  towards  an  English  for  Speakers  of  Other  Languages  (ESOL)  endorsement,  when  the  teacher  is  the  primary  language  arts  provider  and/or  reading  for  an  ESOL  students.    The  following  teachers  have  agreed  to  teach  out-­of-­field  while  completing  course  work/testing:    Mrs.  Anderson,  Mr.  Leonard  and  Mrs.  Ott.    The  following  teachers  have  completed  the  requirements  and  their  certificate  is  pending:  Ms.  Davis,  Ms.  Leporati  and  Ms.  Mitchell.   myStudentplatform  This  year,  the  district  has  implemented  the  myStudentplatform,  which  includes  a  parent  portal  for  you  to  view  important  information  about  your  child.    As  a  part  of  this  portal,  there  is  a  tab  on  the  left  navigation  panel  called  Child  Info.    Under  this  tab,  there  will  be  another  tab  called  Local  Assessments.  Results  from  the  Quarterly  Checks  will  be  uploaded  to  this  tab  each  quarter  that  Quarterly  Checks  are  administered.    For  students  who  take  a  District  Final,  these  results  will  also  be  reported  in  this  area.    Please  see  this  week’s  Pelican  Packet  for  directions  on  how  to  sign  up  for  the  portal.    If  you  need  to  use  a  computer  please  set  up  a  time  with  Mrs.  Galati  our  Parent  Involvement  Coordinator.      Volunteers Needed We  need  help  stamping  books,  organizing  books  in  Media,  reading  with  students,  extra  eyes  and  hands  in  the  cafeteria,  classroom  projects,  making  copies  and  helping  with  our  daily  routines.  

 

 

   Pelican Partners Businesses  and  families  can  become  a  Pelican  Partner  by  adopting  a  class  and  donating  supplies  for  a  school  event,  school  supplies  for  the  classroom  or  money.  All  Pelican  Partners  will  be  recognized  in  our  newsletter,  on  our  website  and  the  school  marquee.  If  you  are  interested  in  becoming  a  Pelican  Partner,  please  contact  Nanette  Galati  at  ngalati@pasco.k12.fl.us.  

One Community Now & Neighborhood News Holiday  Lake  Civic  Center  located  at  3624  Atlantis  Drive  is  a  meal  partner  site  of  Metropolitan  Ministries.    Volunteers  serve  dinner  every  Thursday  from  5:30pm  to  6:30pm.        OCN  is  offering  the  Getting  Ahead  In  a  Just-­Getting  By  World  classes  from  5:30pm  to  8:00pm  every  Thursday  at  the  civic  center.    This  is  a  16-­  week  program  that  leads  the  group  to  investigate  the  impact  of  poverty  in  their  lives  and  throughout  the  community.    Included  with  the  classes  are:    

§   A  free  meal  §   Free  childcare  §   A  monetary  stipend  for  participation  §   A  workbook  

 Soccer Game Times

K  -­  2nd  Grade  starts  at  9:00am  3rd  -­  6th  Grade  starts  at  9:30am    Gulfside  PTO  will  provide  a  small  concession.    Items  range  between  $.50  to  $1.50.  

Weekly Events at the Civic Center Monday  Bingo  Doors  open  at  9am.  Game  starts  at  11:30am    TOPS  4:30pm-­6pm  Line  Dancing  7-­8:30pm  Tuesday  Zumba  10am  Wednesday  Bingo  Doors  open  at  3pm.  Early  Bird  Games  at  5:30pm  Regular  Games  at  6p  Thursday  Spanish  Class  7  –  8pm  

Community Rummage Sale Join  us  on  October  29  from  8am-­3pm  for  a  fun  filled  day  at  the  Holiday  Lakes  Civic  Association  Fall  Rummage  and  Craft  Sale  located  at  3624  Atlantis  Drive.  We  plan  to  have  crafters,  edibles  and  an  old  fashioned  rummage  sale!  Vendors  will  be  located  both  inside  and  outside.    There  are  activities  planned  for  the  children  to  keep  them  happy  and  entertained  while  you  shop.  The  Civic  Association  will  have  food,  drinks  and  candy.  We  also,  have  a  50/50  raffle  planned.  

§   holidaylakessale.weebly.com  §   https://www.facebook.com/holidaylakessale  §   Vendors  needed  please  contact  Margot  

Zukowski  727-­945-­2148  or  margotzukowski@gmail.com    

Staff Shout Out  Has a staff member at Gulfside Elementary gone above and beyond for you, your child, or family? If so, please take a few minutes to fill out this form, and send the form back to the school so that the administration can convey this recognition to that special person. We would love to hear from you! ___________________________________________ (name of person you wish to recognize)

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