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2018 BACK TO

SCHOOL

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

100% ACCEPTED

And attending four-year colleges/universities

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OF CLASS

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OF CLASS

Matriculating outside the state of Florida

$157,000

Average four-year scholarship per recipient

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SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE Aug. 13: Classes begin Aug. 27: College Night (6-8 p.m., Robarts Arena, Sarasota)

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Feb. 18: Presidents Day, no classes

Sept. 3: Labor Day, no classes Oct. 15: End of first grading period Oct. 19: Professional day, no classes

March 13: End of third grading period March 15: Professional day, no classes March 18-22: Spring break, no classes March 25: Classes resume

Nov. 21-23: Thanksgiving break, no classes

April 19: Mini-break, no classes

Dec. 20: End of second grading period Dec. 21: Professional day, no classes Dec. 24-Jan. 4: Winter break, no classes

May 24: End of fourth grading period, last day of classes

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOLS BOOKER MIDDLE Address: 2250 Myrtle St. Phone number: 359-5824 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/bookermiddle Orientation dates: Sixth grade: Noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 9 Principal: LaShawn Frost 2017-18 school grade: B

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BROOKSIDE MIDDLE Address: 3636 Shade Ave. Phone number: 361-6472 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/brookside Orientation dates: Sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8; Seventh and eighth grades: 6-7 p.m. Aug. 8.

Principal: Matthew Gruhl 2017-18 school grade: A

McINTOSH MIDDLE Address: 701 S. McIntosh Road Phone: 361-6520 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/mcintosh Orientation dates: 4-7 p.m.

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Principal: Harriet Moore 2017-18 school grade: B

HIGH SCHOOLS

SARASOTA MIDDLE Address: 4826 Ashton Road Phone: 361-6464 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/sarasotamiddle Orientation dates: July 30 W.E.B. Rally for incoming sixthgraders, 2-3:30 p.m.; Schedule pickup Aug. 1 Principal: Janel Dorn 2017-18 school grade: A

PINEVIEW SCHOOL Address: 1 Python Path, Osprey Phone: 486-2042 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/pineview Principal: Stephen Covert 2017-18 school grade: A

BOOKER HIGH Address: 3201 N. Orange Ave. Phone: 355-2967 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/bookerhigh Principal: Rachel Shelley 2017-18 school grade: B

RIVERVIEW HIGH Address: 1 Ram Way Phone: 923-1484 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/riverview Principal: Erin Del Castillo 2017-18 school grade: A

SARASOTA HIGH Address: 1000 S. School Ave. Phone: 955-0181 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/sarasotahigh Principal: David Jones 2017-18 school grade: B SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL Address: 4650 Beneva Road Phone: 921-3981 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/suncoastpolytechnical Principal: Jack Turgeon 2017-18 school grade: A VENICE HIGH Address: 1 Indian Ave., Venice Phone: 488-6726 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/venicehigh Principal: Eric Jackson 2017-18 school grade: A

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Letter from Superintendent

Todd Bowden

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y first full year as superintendent has been an amazing experience, and I am thankful for the hard work and dedication of every school leader, teacher and classified staff member who helped make it memorable and rewarding.

There were events throughout the year that left an indelible impression on all of us that will inform the coming year and beyond.

In September, Hurricane Irma impacted not only our schools and student learning, but the entire community as well. We saw incredible acts of selflessness from our school

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leaders, teachers and classified staff who managed hurricane evacuation centers and took care of our guests during the storm. The hurricane helped us realize the need for improved community-based

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emergency management systems, and we have spent the past year working with local governments and municipalities to strengthen plans and processes should another storm like Irma occur.

In February, a tragic event took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where 17 innocent people lost their lives. These students, teachers, administrators and coaches were our friends and colleagues, and their loss is felt every day. As school administrators, the event made us step back and assess our own school safety practice and partnerships with law enforcement. Ulti-

mately, the school board voted to develop a school-based police department that will be rolled out under strong leadership over the next two years. We will still partner with local law enforcement, and we are grateful for their continued support and guidance as an array of experienced men and women assume their role as school resource officers throughout the district. Our schools, too, will look and feel different as we make improvements to be as safe and secure as possible.

There is no such thing as a completely safe school, but the physical changes we’ve made across the district will help our schools be safer.

In March, Sarasota County voters continued the 1-mill property assessment to help the school district maintain its academic excellence. It truly takes a village to educate and inspire students to learn and be successful not

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Learning Academies, are an important part of our continued effort to improve grades and learning outcomes for students.

Likewise, the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation continues to support our teachers so our students thrive and excel. The Education Foundation fulfills an essential role in our collegeand career-ready endeavors.

In addition, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s financial assistance for student scholarships and support for our highest poverty schools is vitally needed.

Although the school district successfully maintained an “A” grade for the 15th consecutive year and made improvements in math, science, civics, history and accelerated coursework, we still have work to do to further close the achievement gap and improve reading outcomes for our youngest of students. This will be a continued emphasis for the school district. Together with our incredible staff, school board members and community and business partners, I look forward to another stellar year of learning, listening and promoting the wellbeing of our students and community.

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only in school, but later in life. It made me feel proud to be a member of a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students.

Also in March, a teachable moment occurred when our students took part in a national movement energized by their passion for making a difference and supporting their friends from Parkland.

This event, along with other student-led activities, made us realize the need for greater mental and behavioral health services for our students across the school district.

Not only will we continue to emphasize counselor support, but we’re working with community leaders such as Gulf Coast Community Foundation on a year-long initiative called Civility Squad to remind us of the need to be kind and considerate to one another and promote the emotional wellbeing of our students.

As a school district, we are blessed to have community partners that support personal and academic achievement and we are thankful for their continued support, especially with our reading programs including the Suncoast Campaign for GradeLevel Reading supported by the Patterson Foundation and Reading Recovery initiatives.

These campaigns, coupled with summer reading camps and school-based Summer

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Alta Vista Elementary School 1050 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota

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elcome to the 20182019 school year!

As a high achieving “A” school, we are thankful for our dedicated, highly qualified staff who provide students with excellent instruction and guidance to help them succeed; for motivated students who come to school eager to learn and try their best every day; for great parents who are involved in their children’s education; and for wonderful volunteers and a community who give so much time and support to our school. At Alta Vista, we share a common vision of high expectations.

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sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/altavista cation for every child. Our objective is to deliver challenging academic programs that increase achievement levels and promote lifelong learning. We are constantly reviewing standards, keeping up with important educational research and analyzing data to make sure every child is successful. By working together, your child will have a rewarding year with learning experiences filled with the joys of success and accomplishment.

FUN FACT Alta Vista is a two-generation community school that educates children and parents together. We are excited about providing programs that promote learning and family involvement. By working together, students will have a rewarding year with learning experiences filled with the joys of success and accomplishment.

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BARBARA SHIRLEY

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n Principal: Barbara Shirley n Mascot: Eagles n Colors: Blue and white n Open house: 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 10 n Projected enrollment: 690 n PTO president: Deborah Beese n 2017-18 school grade: A

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Ashton Elementary School 5110 Ashton Road, Sarasota

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n behalf of the faculty and staff of Ashton Elementary, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2018-2019 school year.

As the principal of Ashton Elementary, I feel extremely blessed and excited to be with a school of academic excellence paired with tremendous parent and community support.

For more than 40 years, our staff has worked to promote the academic and social development of all students.

This has been implemented through research-based instructional practices differentiated to meet the needs of each student.

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osity, encourage the development of thinking and require students to strive for excellence in all they do.

When you walk through the doors of Ashton, you will notice that we are a Community of Caring school where the characteristics of caring, respect, trust, responsibility and family are embraced

by all. You will also notice an abundance of volunteers. We encourage our families to get involved in our school community.

By working together as parents and educators, we can build a foundation of lifelong learning. At Ashton, we take pride in our relationships with parents and see you as a partner in the important job of educating your child.

I look forward to meeting and greeting each of you on Aug. 9 at our Meet the Teacher event. This is going to be a great year! I look forward to celebrating the many achievements with our students as they “Reach for the Stars”!

KRISTI M. JARVIS

n Principal: Kristi Jarvis n Mascot: Astronauts n Colors: Red, white and

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e are excited to begin our 93rd year of learning and growing at Bay Haven! Our goals are clear: teach and expect positive behavior choices, challenge all students with rigorous academic standards, celebrate our tremendous cultural diversity and nurture our student and family relationships.

There is no more important job than cultivating and nurturing our children.

I am excited and grateful to lead a school with such an outstanding reputation for meeting the emotional, academic and behavioral needs of each child on a daily basis.

Bay Haven has been nation-

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ally recognized as a National School of Merit.

Our staff is dedicated to making each student’s experience at Bay Haven engaging, inspiring and challenging. Our students and families are encouraged to become involved in the variety of activities that we offer. We offer extra student

activities — running club, flag football, schoolwide play, percussion club, chorus, Broadway club and gardening club.

With our parents as our partner, we will continue the legacy of excellence that is synonymous with Bay Haven.

n Principal: Chad Erickson n Mascot: Manatees n Colors: Navy blue and white n Open House: 1:304 p.m. Aug. 10 n Enrollment: 620 n PTO president: Tina Hawkins n 2017-18 school grade: B

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t’s the start of my 25th year in education and my second year at Emma E. Booker. I am excited to welcome Tia Henderson as our new assistant principal to begin the 2018-2019 year.

She was an assistant principal in the Manatee County School District.

As an administrative team, along with our staff, we are focused on increasing our FSA ELA, math and science proficiency percentages.

In addition to making sure our learning gains increase, we are striving for an “A” at Emma E. Booker.

I have a committed staff that understands the work it will take for proficiency and learning gain levels to increase. The game plan for success will begin with our teachers and staff continuing to believe in our students.

As Christopher Emdin states, “You cannot teach someone you don’t believe in.”

I am ready to welcome our families at “Meet the Teacher” for pre-K through second grades on Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. until noon and for third through fifth grades from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

At Emma E. Booker we take pride in being the “Little Booker” of the Booker Nation. We are three schools with one focus — making sure our students are college and career ready.

New to our school this year, we will offer coding to our students in grades K-5. Also, we have strategically aligned our curriculum resources and will dig deeper into our ELA and math standards.

n Principal: Edwina M. Oliver n Mascot: Tornadoes n Colors: Purple and gold n Open House: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 13 n Projected enrollment: 570 n PTO president: Kristina McCauley n 2017-18 school grade: B

Learning must be visible to our students while ensuring that we keep high expectations for all.

As you can see, there are many great things that will be happening at Emma E. Booker, and we look forward to the continued support of our families and community.

EDWINA M. OLIVER

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Brentwood Elementary School 2500 Vinson Ave., Sarasota

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id you know that Brentwood is a neighborhood school located near Webber and McIntosh Road?

Most people don’t unless they or a family member attended school here. What makes us a great school is our hardworking students, staff and parents, along with the wonderful support of our community.

This year our school is under construction, updating the older buildings and constructing a new, state-ofthe art cafetorium scheduled be open in February.

Here at Brentwood, we focus on academic excellence, character development, healthy living and community involvement.

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DID YOU KNOW? We’re building a new Brentwood. An updated media center and new cafetorium with family seating will beautify Brentwood this year.

Brentwood families are buying etched bricks for the Parent Patio to become part of the history of Brentwood.

Brentwood staff have incorporated Thinking Maps into our learning, as well as integrated the arts across the curriculum through Project Elevate and the support of

Any Given Child. We embrace the Growth Mindset concept as well as the Community of Caring philosophy and core values of respect, caring, family, responsibility and trust to develop our character. Social Emotional Learning is a valuable part of our day.

As part of our healthy living goals, we offer soccer, volleyball and running clubs after school. Brentwood has partnered with McIntosh Middle School for the Annual McInWood 5K race. This school year, we will be adding Special Olympics to our healthy school lifestyle.

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Fruitville Elementary School 601 Honore Ave., Sarasota

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elcome to Fruitville Elementary, home of the Pirates!

Fruitville has a storied history of academic success and high expectations for all students as evidenced by being named an “A” school for 15 consecutive years, Five Star School for 20 consecutive years and Golden School for 37 consecutive years.

These great accolades can only be accomplished through the combined efforts of our outstanding staff, wonderful students and supportive families. I want to personally thank each of you for all the hard work you put in to make Fruitville a great place to learn.

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DID YOU KNOW? The land for Fruitville Elementary School was purchased for the grand total of $1?

At Fruitville, we strive for all of our students to be responsible, respectful and resourceful in everything they do and say each and every day. These core values are a part of our Positive Behavior Interventions and Support program and extend beyond the walls of our classrooms. They are an essential part of our school culture, a culture that I like to refer to

as the “Fruitville Family.’’

At Fruitville, the term family is much more than a simple word to describe a group.

It is a vibe or feeling you get as you enter our campus.

Please feel free to stop by our campus and check it out for yourself. We look forward to another great year partnering with our families and community to foster excellence in education. See you soon Pirates, enjoy the remainder of your summer!

STEVEN “DUSTY” FRENCH

n Principal: Steven “Dusty” French n Mascot: Pirates n Colors: Orange and teal n Open house: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19 n Projected enrollment: 750 n 2017-18 school grade: A n PTO presidents: Megan Tennimon and Jen Heath

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Gocio Elementary School 3450 Gocio Road, Sarasota

DID YOU KNOW? Gocio Elementary partners with 40 Carrots to provide Partners in Play on campus for children ages birth through age 5.

FUN FACT Gocio students visit different college campuses in third, fourth and fifth grades.

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elcome to a new school year. We have been planning all summer to create an environment of excellence in academics and the arts.

Partnering with families will be one of our focuses for the upcoming school year. We encourage families to volunteer, join our booster club, become a business partner, join our School Advisory Council and support their child by asking what he or she learned at school each day.

For those new to Gocio, we have award-winning staff, small class sizes and stateof-the art technology in each classroom. Gocio Elementary is a nationally recognized

Arts Achieve Model School.

We offer a multitude of after-school enrichment activities, including gardening, ballet, runners club, Family Fitness Nights, tutoring and more.

Open House is scheduled for 1-2:45 p.m. Aug. 9. Students will get to meet their teacher, visit their classrooms and reconnect with classmates. Uniforms are on sale now in the front office, and may be purchased at the Open House. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this event.

Go Owls!

n Principal: Steven Royce n Mascot: Owls n Colors: Red, white and royal blue n Open House: 1-2:45 p.m. Aug. 9 n Projected Enrollment: 650 n PTO president: Lisa Crosby n 2017-18 school grade: C

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Gulf Gate Elementary School 6500 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota

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Our staff goes the extra mile each and every day to ensure we provide our students with a high-quality education. As we strive to promote healthy development in all aspects of each student’s life, we also strive to develop a community of students of good character.

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This is looking to be a very promising year, and I want to thank each member of the Sarasota community — our school system is one of the best in the state, and it’s because we have the support of each one of you.

Have a great year, everyone ... we are the Tigers ... Hear us ROAR!!

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Principal: Robin Magac Mascot: Tigers Colors: Blue and white Open House: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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We are very fortunate to be part of such an incredible school. Gulf Gate Elementary is steeped with history, and many generations of Sarasota families have walked our halls. This year, we have seven staff members who attended Gulf Gate when they went to elementary school!

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Lakeview Elementary School From the principal

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am proud to say that Lakeview Elementary was once again graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education for school year 2017-18.

We believe that in order to achieve at such a high level we must have teachers and staff who believe that every child matters. We are committed to helping every child succeed in the classroom and in life. We believe in partnering with families to make this happen.

We are looking forward to “Meet Your Teacher” from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 9. Families will be able to tour their child’s classroom, sign up for before- and after-school care

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and get information on bus schedules.

We believe in meeting the needs of the whole child with more than academics. We have amazing after-school activities such as chorus, Violin Club, Mileage Club, STEM Club, Robotics Club, Garden Club, Computer Coding Club, Art Club, Glee Club and Fishing Team.

I am so blessed to be the principal of such a wonderful school. I can’t wait until everyone returns in August.

It’s going to be a great school year!

LISA WHEATLEY

n Principal: Lisa Wheatley n Mascot: Lancers n Colors: Blue and silver n Open House: Meet Your Teacher is 1-3 p.m. Aug. 9 n Projected enrollment: 600 n PTO president: Joelle Steinhoff n 2017-18 school grade: A

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Phillippi Shores Elementary I.B. School 4747 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota n 361-6424 n sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/phillippi

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elcome to the 20182019 school year!

At Phillippi Shores Elementary, we take great pride in being a neighborhood, family-based school that offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

The goal of the IB program is to develop knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded and balanced students who are prepared for the global world.

As an IB school, Phillippi was selected by the Education Foundation of Sarasota to partner with the Good Work Foundation to provide educational support to a school in rural South Africa.

Three Phillippi teachers, Samantha Cataline, Ann Matthews and Jennifer Willis, spent nearly a month this summer in Hazyview working with students and teachers. They are excited to share their experience with our students and staff.

At Phillippi, our focus is to develop the whole child. We

n Principal: Allison Foster n Mascot: Falcons n Colors: Royal blue

and white n Open House: 4-6 p.m.

Aug. 9 n Projected enrollment: 800 PTO president: Alison Dietz Ross n 2017-18 school grade: A

offer many before- and afterschool activities including chess, violin, chorus, art, ceramics, drums, marine science and a running club, which is our largest afterschool program with more than 200 participants. We also partner with outside agencies to offer other experiences on campus including Stacey’s Cheer Jam, Drama Kids and Clark’s Self Defense.

As the principal of Phillippi, I am so blessed to work with the exceptional students, staff, families and community partners that make our school a wonderful place for children to “Soar Up and Beyond!” I am excited to start the year and to see all our Phillippi Falcons on Aug. 9 at Meet Your Teacher.

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Southside Elementary School 1901 Webber St., Sarasota

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We have diverse opportunities for parents to participate in their child’s school experience. Please also take time to peruse our school website and read through our Student and Parent Handbook. It is a helpful resource that outlines

our school expectations and policies, including our mandatory uniform policy.

Meet the Teacher will be held from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 9.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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n Principal: Jennifer Nzeza n Mascot: Panthers n Colors: Red, blue and white n Open House: 4-6 p.m.

Aug. 9 n Projected enrollment: 755 n PTO president: Kim Ledesma n 2017-18 school grade: A

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Southside’s enduring academic success is a direct result of the quality of our teaching staff and the preparedness of our students.

Our teachers provide safe, structured and nurturing learning environments in which standards-based instruction and critical thinking is fostered. Our students continue to perform at the highest levels on standardized assessments as a result.

We warmly welcome parent involvement and encourage parents to be actively engaged

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For the 13th consecutive year we are rated an “A” school. I feel great pride beginning my fourth year here at Tatum Ridge. My family and I look forward to continuing the fantastic relationships we have developed and moving forward to maintain the excellence that is Tatum Ridge Elementary.

Please plan on attending our annual Meet the Teacher/ Open House scheduled for 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 9. The purpose of this event is to provide your child an opportunity to feel more comfortable beginning his/her first day of school Aug. 13. Please take advantage of this time to locate your child’s classroom, meet the teacher and drop off classroom supplies between 3-4 p.m. Afterward, please visit our cafeteria for informational tables to acquaint you with various opportunities, busing, extracurricular activities, pay lunch accounts and gather other important information. New this year, we will have food trucks parked behind the school for you and your family to get dinner.

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elcome to Tuttle Elementary, home of the Tuttle Turtles.

As the new principal of Tuttle Elementary, I am excited to work with our talented teachers and dedicated staff to deliver a quality education for all Tuttle students while instilling in them a love for learning.

Our school’s mission is to offer a safe learning environment that enables children to grow in their education and become responsible, wellprepared citizens of the future.

Family and community involvement are key to a successful school. There will be many events planned for the upcoming school year.

Principal: Patti Folino Mascot: Turtles Colors: Green and white Open House: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 9 n Projected enrollment: 735 n Volunteer information: Laurel Hinds n 2017-18 school grade: B n n n n

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This year, we will once again host our STEAM Family Involvement nights when community partners come help us learn more about the world around us. It all starts at our Meet Your Teacher event from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 9.

Come on out and meet your teacher and enjoy the celebration as we kick off this great school year. Then be ready to STEAM ahead Aug. 13 as we start another amazing year of learning and growing together. I look forward to seeing you very soon!

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ALTERNATIVE AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH Address: 6220 McIntosh Road Phone: 923-1125 Website: imagineschoolspalmerranch.com Grades: Pre-K through eighth grade ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI Address: 11011 Clark Road Phone: 954-4999 Website: islandvillage.com Grades: Pre-K through fifth (Sarasota); Pre-K through 12th (Venice) SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Address: 4466 Fruitville Road Phone: 377-2278 Website: sarasotaacademyofthearts.com Grades: K through eighth SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY Address: 3101 Bethel Lane (prep school); 801 Orange Ave. (high school) Phone: 926-1700 Website: sarasotamilitaryacademy.com Grades: Sixth through eighth (prep); ninth through 12th (high school)

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SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY Address: 8084 Hawkins Road Phone: 924-4242 Website: sarasota.k12.fl.us/suncoast Grades: K through fifth

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