It is hard to believe we have already arrived at the month of December! The school year is flying by, and the holiday season is officially upon us. We know these next few weeks will have some unique energy - hard work in the classroom and growing excitement for the upcoming break/holiday events.

As we head into the final weeks of the calendar year and close out the second quarter, our students are diligently working to complete their academic goals for the 1st semester.

This month also brings us Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2). This state testing is for students in grades K-5, occurring 3 times a year (August/December/May). Please encourage your child to do his/her best on this assessment. It provides vital information to us as we determine who has mastered appropriate grade level standards, who needs remediation/ enrichment, etc.

December can be a very busy and sometimes stressful month for everyone. We want to ensure our students remain healthy, rested, and ready to learn right up until break:

I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to our incredible parents, dedicated staff, and supportive community partners. Your commitment and partnership are what make Citrus Springs Elementary such a wonderful place for Wings of Wisdom and watching our kids soar!

On behalf of the entire staff, I wish you all a safe, restful, and joyous holiday season, and a very happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming our students back in January!

~ Julie P Jones

Principal

Research continues to confirm that parents are a vital part of the educational process and of the educational experiences of their children. When school personnel and families work together, relationships are developed that support learning and children are provided an enhanced opportunity for success in school and throughout life. As a parent, you play an important role in your child’s education. We encourage parents to be involved as much as possible. Volunteering, mentoring, and attending parent conferences are all parent involvement activities. Gain information and be part of the decision making process by joining advisory committees at the school and district level.

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ELL is a program of English Language instruction designed to help non-English speakers acquire English by using special instructional strategies with students at all levels. Citrus County Public Schools utilize the mainstream/inclusion model. Research indicates it takes 1 1/2 to 2 years to learn social forms of English and 3 to 5 years to learn academic English.

· No person shall, on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by Citrus County School Board (CCSB), except as provided by law.

· CCSB shall comply with all state and federal laws, which prohibit discrimination and are designed to protect the civil rights of applicants, employees, and/or students, or other people protected by applicable law.

· CCSB prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group based on race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

· Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. CCSB may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

· CCSB will comply with all Federal requirements regarding discrimination and harassment including, but not limited to, 34C.F.R. Part 108.

 

 

District Equity Contact:

Todd Goolsby

Coordinator of District Student Services

2575 S. Panther Pride Drive Lecanto, FL 34461

Email: goolsbyt@citrusschools.org

Telephone: (352) 527-0090

 

District Section 504 Contact:

Jacquelyn Dillersberger

ESE Specialist

1007 W. Main Street

Inverness, FL 34450

Email: dillersbergerj@citrusschools.org

Telephone: (352) 726-1931 Ext. 2304