Shout-out to Ms. Clarke, our incredible PBIS leader, for guiding our school to PBIS Bronze! Tonight, our school was recognized at the board meeting—joined by amazing Panthers who always exemplify our PBIS pillars and show what it looks like to do things the right way, day in and day out. 🎉👏

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Our second graders brought a little Macy’s magic to campus! After reading Balloons Over Broadway, they engineered their own book-character balloons and proudly paraded them through the halls and cafeteria. A classic story brought to life—literally floating by!

Mrs. Hatcher’s 4th grade class put their text-feature skills to work today as they built the parts of a turkey—proof that reading strategies and creativity make a perfect pairing this time of year.

Underground Staff Spirit Week wrapped up with a fan favorite—Decade Day! From groovy throwbacks to neon nostalgia, our staff showed up like they were ready to time-travel right into the weekend.

Ms. Davidson’s 5th graders dug into opinion writing today, sharpening their ability to take a clear stance and back it up with solid evidence from the text. Students practiced answering prompts using supporting details, quotes, and examples—proving that strong writing isn’t just about what you think, but how well you can show it. A timeless skill, well on its way to mastery!

Ms. Gilmore’s 6th graders dove into the Road to Revolution today, zeroing in on the Boston Massacre and the rising tensions that sparked it. Students explored the event like young historians—piecing together perspectives, sorting through causes, and mapping out the colonies' path toward independence.

A picture-perfect day for PE! Our 5th graders hit the court with Coach to practice their volleyball skills and teamwork.

We’ve made it to Day 4 of Underground Staff Spirit Week, and today was Hat Day! From classic caps to creations that defied gravity, our staff wore their spirit loud and proud.

In Ms. Stone’s class, students explored what it means to be a good friend—listening, helping, including others, and all the little things that make a big difference.

📘✨ Mark your calendars! PM2 FAST testing for Grades 3–6 is coming up on 12/9 and 12/11. Let’s help our students shine by being present, prepared, and on time! Please note that some students with accommodations may test on an alternate schedule. Teachers will be in contact if your student is impacted.

A big thank-you to Riverside Theatre for welcoming our 6th graders backstage today. What a memorable peek into the magic that makes a show shine!

Our first group of families joined us for Thanksgiving lunch today, and the joy was as plentiful as the turkey. Tomorrow’s crowd—we’re ready for you! 🦃🥧

Day 3 of Underground Staff Spirit Week just so happens to land on the 67th day of school… so we leaned all the way into the 6–7 craze! Students caught on instantly—because of course they did.

Ms. Polverari’s class learned about Tony Sarg, the creative mind behind the Macy’s Parade balloons featured in Balloons Over Broadway. Students discovered how much engineering, science, and art go into bringing those giant characters to life—then put their own creativity to work by designing and building their own parade balloons. A hands-on tradition in the making!

A big thank you to Manuel Hernandez from MidFlorida Credit Union for visiting our school as part of the MidFlorida Gift of Reading! He read Parker’s Place by Russ Willms to our kindergarten classes and generously provided a copy of the book for every student. Our youngest readers loved the story and the special visit! 📚✨

Underground Staff Spirit Week, Day 2: Blackout Day is in full effect, and the staff is dressed like we’re all headed to a top-secret meeting about copier jams and hallway traffic patterns. Nothing says “we mean business” like coordinated black from head to toe. Now we wait to see how long it takes students to catch today’s theme…

Field trip day for 3rd grade! The Environmental Learning Center gave our students plenty to explore, question, and discover. The classics never go out of style—especially outdoor learning

All Pro Dads this morning… and today we talked about determination — the kind that keeps you moving forward even when the easy path looks tempting.

Science fair season is officially underway in Ms. Britner’s class! Today’s mission: testing for iron content. No worries—only one spoon was harmed in the process. These kids are naturals! 😊🥄