Benjamin Franklin once said, "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning." As we enter the second semester, we reflect on the growth and progress our students have already made and chart our path toward continual growth. We impress upon our students the importance of growth and progress. We also challenge our students to "Level Up" on their assessments through study and practice. We will begin our celebrations for student growth this Friday for our 3rd through 5th grade students. The numbers of students that "Leveled Up" are as follows:

Narcoossee Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has agreed to support the purchase of pizza for the amazing number of students that have earned a pizza party for "Leveling Up" or showing required growth from FAST PM1 to FAST PM2! We want to take this time to thank our PTO for always supporting the growth initiatives we create for our students! Students who made growth on the FAST STAR assessments in kindergarten through second grades will also be celebrated the following week. All students who made expected growth will receive pizza and a certificate to honor their accomplishment. 

We are proud of the work we have done thus far, but we have the remainder of the year to go! As we enter Days 91–95 of our 180‑day school year, we arrive at a critical midpoint—one that requires purposeful reflection and renewed focus. The second semester is not about adding more initiatives; it is about deepening learning, strengthening instructional practice, and ensuring that student outcomes are solidified. Thank you for your support.

Narcoossee Elementary School integrates Advancement Via Individual Determination or AVID in all classrooms. AVID integrates college readiness skills, like organization, writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading (WICOR), directly into all elementary classrooms to build a strong foundation for academic success, fostering a growth mindset, and closing achievement gaps early. It focuses on teaching students essential skills such as structured notetaking, self-advocacy, higher-level thinking, and goal setting, preparing them for future college and career opportunities through consistent strategies across all subjects and grade levels. We are extending our AVID Awareness Contest to January 31st! Any family that submits a picture of your child’s "AVID Theo" with a background that represents AVID will be entered into a drawing for gift cards or other prizes.

Congratulations to our first winners (pictured below):

Cole Morales (4th grade) – $10 Amazon Gift Card

Amelia Partain (Kindergarten) – $10 Dairy Queen Gift Card

Remember, AVID Theo must be in the picture! Examples of AVID backgrounds include:

Send your submissions to Leslie.Lebron@osceolaschools.net.