Freedom Shores Elementary Blog

It is summer time, and why not take the time to relax with a good book. Make sure you visit the public library or your favorite book store to get great books to read this summer. Just like during the school year, we would like all students to continue reading for at least 30 minutes each day. If you find something that you really enjoyed reading, stop by the blog and add a comment or review of your book.

We would really love to here about the adventures that you take with books this summer. Who knows, maybe a book that you recommend will be one of our “Read with Us” books next school year.

Enjoy your summer,

Dr. Maupin & Mrs. Haines

Why is Garret Morgan famous?

 Garret Morgan is famous because he was a black inventor and businessman from Cleveland. He is well known for inventing a device called the Morgan Safety Hood and smoke protector in 1914.

   Important facts about Garret Morgan.

Garret Morgan was born on March 4, 1877 and died August 27, 1963 (age 86). He was a son of a slave. Garret was credited as the first African-American in Cleveland to own an automobile. Garret Morgan is someone who was able to come up with extraordinary inventions which had a tremendous impact on society.

Matthew Henson was an African American explorer. Matthew Henson was born on August 8th, 1866 near Washington D.C.  At the age of 11, he became an orphan and went to work as a cabin boy on a ship in Baltimore.  The captain of the sip taught him how to read and write.

In 1887, he met Robert Peary.  He went on many expeditions with Peary.  The most famous being a 1909 expedition in which they claimed to be the first to reach the Geographic North Pole.

Matthew Henson went on to write two books about his explorations.   He was awarded the Hubbard Medal for exploration and discovery by the National Geographic Society.  The U.S. Navy also named a ship after him.  On March 9, 1955, Matthew Henson died.

Our Weblog has been somewhat silent for awhile.  Our third and fourth grade students have been completing special research projects to share through our blog.  In our computer enrichment class, some of our students practiced their research skills to complete research projects about famous African Americans who have made valuable contributions to American society. The students worked individually, or in groups,  to complete short projects or blog posts to share.  Over the next few weeks, we will be posting some of the final projects  created especially for our blog.

This week, FSE will focus on the Lifeskill of Integrity.  We define Integrity as: “To act according to a sense of what is right and wrong.”  Integrity is one of the most important Lifeskills that we teach our students.   We expect our students to demonstrate Integrity by:

• recognizing when they have made an unwise choice and do all in their power to correct it.
• Accepting responsibility for their actions.
• Knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do right even if no one is watching.
• Telling the truth even though there may be unpleasant consequences.
• Walking away from peer group pressures to do negative things.

Each month, you will notice the Lifeskills that we are teaching each week on our family calendar.  As parents, you can help us in our efforts to teach the Lifeskills at home just by knowing the Lifeskills  and discussing them with your child.

The Freedom Shores PSO will be hosting a “Movie Under the Stars” family night on Saturday, November 20th.  “Movie Under the Stars” has become an annual event that the FSE community looks forward to each year. A large movie screen is erected in our back field and families bring their blankets, lawn chairs, and get ready for a great night of movie watching.  This year, the PSO will be featuring the movie “How to Train Your Dragon.” The doors will open at 5:00 for families to begin entering and getting ready for the film.  The movie begins promptly at 6pm.  The cost is $4 per person (in advance) or $5 (at the door).  Another option is to pay the per family entry fee $10 (per family in advance) or$12 (per family at the door).  The family price includes up to 2 adults and up to 4 kids.

In addition to a great movie with friends,  pizza, hotdogs, popcorn, chips, drinks, Sandy Candy, Rita’s Italian Ice, and other candies will be available for purchase.  See the attached flyer/order form for additional information and pricing.

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Everyone is invited!  Join us for a night of food, fun, friends, and a great movie!

This week at FSE, we will be practicing and exploring the LIFESKILL of Initiative.  Initiative is to do something of one’s own free will, because it needs to be done.  This month, our students have been taking the initiative to collect food for our local food banks through the Food for Families programs.  Students have been bringing in their donations each day and our 4th grade students have been sorting and boxing the items to get them ready for delivery.  Your family can support the LIFESKILL of Initiative by encouraging your child to be an original thinker, start and complete projects, and to think for himself or herself .

From November 10th- 19th,  Freedom Shores will be hosting a book fair.  Students and their families will be able to purchase books throughout the week.  Students will have the opportunity to shop during their assigned Library Media class.  Parents who wish to stop by can do so at dismissal time.  In additon, on November 10th there will be a special “Family Night.”  Families can shop the book fair from 5pm to 8pm.  During family night, there will be a raffle held to win an IPod.  For each nonpersishable food item brought to a family night you will be able to enter for a chance to win an Ipod.  The winner will be announced on 11/11/10 during our morning news program.

On October 28th Freedom Shores students had the opportunity to enjoy presentations by many of our parents and community members regarding different careers.  We are extremely grateful to have the support of our community members who took time off to share their professions with us.  Each class participated in at least 2 different “career talks” and students had the opportunity to visit different stations that were set up around campus. We are also honored that our School District of Palm Beach County maintenance department took the time to share with our students many of the different careers that are represented within our district.  Thank you Zone Team!

It is Red Ribbon Week at FSE! The National Red Ribbon Week is celebrated from October 25th to October 29th.  During Red Ribbon Week, we celebrate being Drug Free.  Our school plans activities and events to unite our community and students behind a committment to a Drug Free lifestyle.   During the week, our FSE community participate in a variety of fun activities that unite us:

Tuesday:  Crazy Sock Day

Wednesday: “Beary Glad we don’t do drugs” or Bring your Bear to school day!

Thursday:  Career Awareness Day

Friday:  National Wear Red Day– National Celebration of a Drug Free America.

Join us in our celebration of Red Ribbon Week.