Proud to be a

6/2

3rd Grade Awards 9-10:30

5th Grade Graduation

6/3

Allison/Lantes to Wendy’s

1st grade Field Day

Boyett/Smith Awards

Pre-K to Twisty Treat

4th grade Bowling and Burger King

6/4

2nd Grade Awards 9:30 in Cafeteria

Echemendia to Pizza Hut

Smith/Boyett to Wendy’s

Graham EOY Celebration 1:30

6/5

Gooden Pizza Hut 11-12

Splash Day ESE/VPK

5th Grade EOY Awards 9:00 in Cafeteria

EOY 5th Grade Party

PK Graduation

Foote Graduation 9:30

4th Grade Bowling and Burger King

6/6

Rodriguez/Masterjohn Wendy’s 11:30

Stiller- Pizza Hut

Casteel/ French EOY Awards

Gant- Wendy’s

Dear Parents and Students;

We are excited about the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. Students and parents are invited to visit the classroom and meet the teacher during school orientation, August 15, 2014 9:30- 11:00 am.

Each student will receive school supplies and a backpack donated by our business partner, Cemex. Jenna Emerson the community relations manager with Cemex will be here in the Gymnasium during orientation to hand out the supplies. You may pick up the supplies at the end of your orientation visit.

Looking ahead, we hope you will join and become an active member of our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and our Student Advisory Council (SAC). Our parents and volunteers are a VITAL part of making school a successful experience for all students. PTO and SAC information will be available in the cafeteria and classrooms. If we can further assist you in the process of preparing your child for school, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Cleamstine Caple

Principal

Panther Paw PrintsJune 2014

A “5” star school

Mother’s Day Fun in Kindergarten!

Thank you to all who came out to our Spring Festival!

Each year children

in Mrs. Hammarquist’s, Mrs. Titcomb’s, Mrs. Smith’s and Mrs. Boyett’s classes enjoy

an ewwy gooey fun filled time! This year they did everything from playing with foam to walking in

slimy pasta!

“INSERT PULL QUOTE HERE.

Spring Festival Kindergarteners from,

Mrs. Graham’s,Mrs. Foote’s and Mrs., Spitz’s classes celebrated a special day with their mothers.

Please look for your Clermont Elementary School welcome letter in the mail. We should be sending these out no later than 8/11/14. This letter explains what class your child will be placed in for the upcoming school year.

School uniforms for next school year will be as follows:shorts, pants, skirts and dresses ------------ navy/ khaki/ blackpolo shirts------------------- any solid color

On Fridays children can wear their CES Panther T-shirts with jeans. Look for the PTO booth during meet the teacher.

2014-2015

School Year Information

Board Approved:April 28, 2014

LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS2014-2015

STUDENT CALENDAR(180 DAYS)

AUGUST August 18 First Day of Classes (Monday) 10 days First Grading Period Begins

SEPTEMBER September 1 Labor Day / Student Holiday (Monday) 20 days September 26 Non-Student Day (Friday) Teacher Professional Development DayOCTOBER October 17 End of First Grading Period (Friday) 13 days Total 43 Days October 20 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Monday) October 21 Classes Resume (Tuesday) 9 days Second Grading Period Begins

NOVEMBER November 11 Veteran's Day / Student Holiday (Tuesday) 14 days November 24-28 Thanksgiving Holiday / Student Holiday (Monday - Friday) (Monday - Tuesday / Storm Make-Up Days)

DECEMBER December 22-31 Winter Break 15 days (Monday / Storm Make-Up Day)JANUARY January 1-2 Winter Break (Thursday - Friday) January 5 Classes Resume (Monday) January 15 End of Second Grading Period (Thursday) 9 days Total 47 Days January 16 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday) January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday / Student Holiday (Monday) January 20 Third Grading Period Begins (Tuesday) 9 daysFEBRUARY February 16 Presidents' Day / Student Holiday (Monday) 19 days

MARCH March 26 End of Third Grading Period (Thursday) 19 days Total 47 Days March 27 Non-Student Day / Teacher Workday (Friday) March 30-31 Spring Break (Monday-Tuesday)

APRIL April 1-3 Spring Break (Wednesday-Friday) 19 days April 6 Classes Resume (Monday) Fourth Grading Period BeginsMAY May 25 Memorial Day / Student Holiday (Monday) 20 days

JUNE June 4 Last Day of Classes (Thursday) 4 days Total 43 Days End of Fourth Grading Period

Student Days1st Nine Weeks - 432nd Nine Weeks - 473rd Nine Weeks – 474th Nine Weeks – 43 Total 180

Prevent the

Slide10 ways to prevent Summer Slide

Did you know that children can lose up to three months of academic progress over the summer?

Here are 10 things you can do to help your child avoid the summer slide.

1. Read EVERY day! Read non-fiction, fiction, ebooks, poetry, newspapers and read out loud! For most children, twenty minutes is an appropriate amount of time to read for a child who is an independent reader.

2. Cook with your children. This is one of the best ways to integrate math, reading and following directions

3. Plant a garden. Your children will gain responsibility and pride as they watch their plants grow and thrive.

4. Take a field trip to a museum, zoo or local park with walking trails . Keep a journal about your travels.

5. Learn a new word each week! Hang it on the fridge and see who can use it the most times throughout the week.

6. Enroll in a quality summer program. One that will provide your child with opportunities to build his or her critical thinking skills.

7. Play quick games. Ones with flash cards like, Math War or Concentration to keep math skills sharp.

8. Listen to audio books if you are planning a road trip.9. Take pictures. Make a summer scrapbook.10. Did I mention READ? If your child does nothing else this summer, make sure he/she is

reading!

SUMYM E

o R

Summer ProgramsSouth Lake Summer Reading Kick-Off

Cooper Memorial Library - Community Room 108 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, ClermontSaturday, June 14, 201410 a.m. - noon

Join the summer reading program and play the reading game at all the South Lake area libraries.

For More Information:Call Amy Stultz at (352) 536-2275 or email astultz@lakeline.lib.fl.us

Sign – up for Summer ELC.

For more information please call:Sue Gutierrez at: 352-241-8364

Field

Day

Fun

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped. We had a wonderful time!