MBFS NEWS FROM SCHOOL UPDATE UPDATED 11.6.24

K-5 INFRACTIONS UPDATE EFFECTIVE 11.4.24

K5 Class Discipline: Each teacher maintains a positive behavior support plan. These plans are communicated to parents at the beginning of the school year. In addition, the following steps are taken when a student commits infractions of policies regarding behavior, homework, or classwork.

School administration will keep accurate and current discipline records. All detentions given by either a teacher or administrator are included in the cumulative total. Infractions are assigned for various infractions of the discipline code. Teachers or administrators may assign these. Students will be issued a copy of the infraction form stating the reason. The copy must be taken home, signed by the parent/guardian and returned the following day to the issuing person. If the white copy is not returned, an additional detention will be issued. The copy is notification to the parent/guardian.

Infractions: The progressive steps include:

1. First written warning is sent to parent. (Warnings may be sent home because of homework, unsigned agenda infractions, misbehavior, classwork not being done, incomplete classwork, failure to return a “sign and return document,” among other items as listed on the infraction notice.)

2. Second written warning is sent to parent. (Warnings may be sent home because of homework or unsigned agenda infractions, misbehavior, or classwork not being done, incomplete classwork, failure to return “a sign and return document,” among other items as listed on the infraction notice.)

3. Third written warning is sent to parent. (Warnings may be sent home because of homework or unsigned agenda infractions, misbehavior, or classwork not being done, incomplete classwork, failure to return “a sign and return document,” among other items as listed on the infraction notice.)

4. If infractions continue to occur, detentions will be given to the student. Warnings, detentions, and other disciplinary notifications must be signed and returned to school the next day. Failure to return the signed forms or letters will count as a missed homework assignment.

Infractions are cumulative for each infraction period.

PROCESS FOR ISSUING DETENTIONS K5

1. Infraction notice issued. Parent contact is documented in Portal.
2. Student brings home white copy to be signed by parent/ guardian
3. For the infraction to stand, a signed white copy of the notification must be turned the following day (no more than two days). to the teacher.
4. Teacher gives signed white copy of the infraction to front office.
5. Temporarily no detention hall will take place.

Any appeal regarding a detention must be made directly to the person who assigned the detention.

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

**We still have many students on the campus without their normal wardrobe. Please show them compassion and understanding. We do have clothing resources if students need anything.

Students in the fundamental schools are expected to exercise good judgment and dress in a responsible manner. The Code of Student Conduct lists the dress code for all Pinellas County schools. All clothing must be worn in the way it was designed to be worn. All dress and grooming rules will be enforced. Students violating the dress code will be sent to the office to call their parents and request a change of clothing or be provided a change of clothing. The student will be issued an infraction for violation of the dress code policy. Repeated violations will result in progressive disciplinary steps which can end with a referral to the school’s Intervention and Appeal Committee. The fundamental school has dress requirements, which are in addition to the Code of Student Conduct.

ALL STATE

On Saturday October 19th, 8 students from Madeira Beach Fundamental Chorus participated in the second round of all state auditions. To prepare for the auditions, these students had to 6 vocal selections, including music in other languages. Yesterday, the results of the auditions were announced, and I am proud to say that 4 students were selected for ALL STATE CHORUS. Congratulations to our All state students:

Madeline G.

Abigai E.

Taseen M.

Sofia D.

BOYS AND GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL

Our Girls Volleyball team, led by Coach Spann, and our Boys Volleyball team, led by Coach Dean and Coach Taden entered semifinal playoff rounds with their teams this week.

SAVE THESE DATES:

12.5, NJHS induction ceremony, 6P, Osceola Fundamental High School auditorium

12.11, Discovery Night, 6P K5 @ Osceola Fundamental High School

12.11 Discovery Night, 7P Middle school @ Osceola Fundamental High School

Carline Procedures for Madeira Beach K5 Fundamental at Walsingham

DROP OFF

Families should access Walsingham Elementary from Walsingham Rd., off Starkey Rd. From Walsingham Rd, turn right/north into the Southern Oak Elementary Bus Circle.

• The earliest student drop-off for lunch is 11:00 AM
• Lunch will be provided from 11:10 AM– 11:40 AM
• The elementary school day begins at 11:40 AM
• IN CAR LINE All students should remain in their cars until drop off begins, and as always, parent should pull forward, use a dashboard sign, and close all gaps.
• Students will be met by a classroom teacher at the carline and escorted to the lunchroom where they will meet them each day.
• TARDIES AND EARLY PICK UP MBFS K5 parents with students attending at Walsingham Elementary School should drop off and pick up their children from the Southern Oak car circle daily. HOWEVER, if you need to pick up your child early from school, come to the Walsingham Elementary School front office. This also includes families who are tardy arriving after the day has begun at 1140A, and for pick up at 440P.

PICK UP

Families should access Walsingham Elementary from Walsingham Rd., off Starkey Rd. From Walsingham Rd, turn right/north into the Southern Oak Elementary Bus Circle.

• The elementary school day ends at 4:40 PM.
• The latest elementary student pick up is 5:10PM
• If you have multiple children, you can pick them up in either carline.
• IN CAR LINE All students should remain in their cars until drop off begins, and as always, parent should pull forward, use a dashboard sign, and close all gaps.
• Inclement Weather: Parents can report to either dismissal lane.

Carline Procedures for Madeira Beach Fundamental at Osceola

DROP OFF

Families should access Osceola Fundamental from 86th Ave N, off of Starkey Rd. From 86th Ave N, turn right/north onto 98th St. N. Proceed to the south car circle. from 94th Ave, just east of 98th Ave. Turn right/east onto 94th Ave from 98th St N. Proceed around the car circle loop and drop your students off in front of the auditorium.

• All Madeira Beach middle school students should be dropped off as early as 1110A, but must be dropped off by 11:40P, any later will interfere with Osceola dismissal.
• Families with both elementary and middle school students, drop your elementary student first at the Southern Oak Bus Circle attached to Walsingham Elementary, and then proceed to Osceola Fundamental to drop off your middle school student (see map below)
• Students will meet their 1st period teachers in the auditorium and be escorted to 1st period.
• IN CAR LINE All students should remain in their cars until drop off begins, and as always, parent should pull forward, use a dashboard sign, and close all gaps.

PICK UP

• The middle school day ends at 5:10 PM.
• The latest middle school pick up is 5:40PM
• If you have multiple children, you can pick them up in the 6th grade car line
• Students will be allowed to use their cell phones to communicate with parents as needed when their vehicle has arrived.
• IN CAR LINE All students should remain in their cars until drop off begins, and as always, parent should pull forward, use a dashboard sign, and close all gaps.
• Inclement Weather: For safety, parents will be directed to use the 6TH GRADE LOOP area. Students will be housed in the auditorium and called according to our predetermined process.

6TH GRADE AND ALL SIBLINGS/ PICK UP

Families should access Osceola Fundamental from 86th Ave N, off of Starkey Rd. From 86th Ave N, turn right/north onto 98th St. N. Proceed to the south car circle. from 94th Ave, just east of 98th Ave. Turn right/east onto 94th Ave from 98th St N.

Use the same lot as the morning drop-off with same entry into lot.

7TH GRADE/ AFTER CARE PROGRAMS PICK UP

Parents enter from the north or south and pull into the car line in the DRIVER’S ED LOT. Pull forward as directed by personnel to pick up your student. Aftercare programs use this lot.

8TH GRADE PICK UP

Parents drive in from the north (use 102ndAvenue to 98th Street) and pull into the car line in the HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LOT (which is the northern most lot). Pull forward as directed by personnel to pick up your student.

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SCHOOL WIDE FAQ'S

REPORT CARDS

Report Cards we will be electronically distributed this grading period on Tuesday, October 29th. Please check your Focus account to see your student's grades for Report period 1. Also, Principal's List and Honor Roll certificates will be emailed to the primary contact person and can be printed out at home.

ELP/CLUBS

At this time all school clubs, calendared activities, and extended learning opportunities are on hold. These be addressed at a later date.

PARENT MEETINGS

There are no scheduled PTSA/ SAC meetings in November and December.

LUNCHES

Pinellas County Schools recognizes that many Pinellas County residents were affected by Hurricane Helene. Please assess your situation and decide what is in the best interest of your family’s needs. Staff members who are unable to report to work should contact their supervisor and follow all normal procedures for utilizing leave.

NEW SCHOOL IN '25/'26

Attention MBFS families: Don’t forget, the application process for all families is fast approaching. The time to review your options (high school options should be happening now). Discovery Nights, tours and high school fairs will begin in October. Please see below for important dates or click here to learn more:

APPLICATION INFO

• Tuesday, October 29th North County Fair – Tarpon Springs HS, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
• Saturday, November 2nd All County Fair – Largo HS, 9:00 – 11:30 AM
• Wednesday, November 6th South County Fair – Northeast HS, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
• Application Period: January 7 – January 17
• Acceptance Period: February 12 – February 21

Are you interested in Learning about us at MADBCH?

Discovery Night, December 11 @ Osceola Fundamental High School auditorium.

6P K5 students/ families. Due to student day dismissal, we request all attendees not to arrive until 545P

7P MS students and families. Due to event dismissal, we request all attendees not to arrive until 645P

The Pinellas County Schools Referendum is on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

Community members and families support public education and recognize the importance of the Referendum. Pinellas County voters have overwhelmingly supported the Referendum since it was first approved in 2004.

Proposal for the 2024 Referendum

• Continue independent committee oversight of the Referendum to ensure that funds are spent as voters intended.
• Change millage rate to 1.0 mill, consistent with surrounding counties
• Recruit and retain quality teachers and support staff;
• preserve music, art and reading classes; and provide current technology
• Continue and potentially increase the teacher salary supplement
• Add salary supplement for support staff, including school nurses, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and others. Referendum

Highlights Local Funding - Local Control

• The Referendum provides money over and above state funding.
• Every penny stays here in Pinellas County, is locally controlled, and benefits our teachers and students.

Accountability and Transparency

• An independent citizens committee oversees Referendum spending and prepares regular reports, which are available to the public.

Enhanced Student Experience

• The Referendum supports intensive small group reading programs, purchases computers and software, funds field trips to museums and art galleries, provides quality art supplies and band uniforms, covers instrument rental fees for children who can’t afford them, and so much more.
• Charter Schools By law, Referendum funds are shared with district-approved charter schools. Charter schools must use the funds to support teachers, the arts, reading and technology, and they must submit regular reports to the citizens oversight committee.

MADFUN PTSA WEBSITE

We have a new website for this year and new email addresses for our crew. Please see them below and if you can update the school website to the new information I would greatly appreciate it!

MBFS PTSA Website:

*Spiritwear is linked on our site for purchasing and we have linked the PE uniforms on there as well to the 3rd party seller. We have added a disclaimer that we are not handling any PE uniform issues and those should be directed to that seller.

EMAIL ADDRESS

• General Information: madbeachfunptsa@gmail.com
• Room Moms: roommomsofmbfs@gmail.com
• C2C Support: c2cmbfsptsa@gmail.com
• GATI Support: gatirepmbfs@gmail.com

AVID TUTORS NEEDED

Prohibited Articles Cell Phones and Other Electronic devices

Parents are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the child’s school office.

Students may possess an electronic device, which is defined as a device designed to receive and send an electronic signal, so long as they do so in strict compliance with this policy and any rules that individual schools may impose. Any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy forfeits any right or privilege to possess any electronic device described in this policy. Pinellas County Schools recognizes the ever-increasing importance of technology in students’ lives and the beneficial role it can play for student education and communication when used responsibly. The possession and use of such devices should not interfere with academic instruction, student safety or a positive school climate.

At no point should an electronic device be used in a manner which infringes on the privacy rights of any other person; disrupts the educational process, school programs or activities; or violates Board Policy or federal/state law including but not limited to cyberbullying, sexual harassment, threats or cheating on tests or assignments. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the cell phone or electronic device. If the cell phone or electronic device is confiscated, it will be released/returned to a parent unless an alternative arrangement is agreed to by the principal (or designee).

A student may possess a cell phone and other electronic devices in school, on school property, at school-related functions, provided these items are powered off and concealed from view while school is in session.

At the discretion and upon approval of the school administrator, students may use electronic devices on school property, on school buses, or at school-sponsored events according to the following guidelines:

1. At Madeira Beach Fundamental, cellular telephones and other electronic devices may be used before 7:25A, unless you are participating in breakfast or a before school activity.
2. During class for instructional activities, with permission from the teacher.
3. After school at the end of school day.

During official school hours the following rules apply:

1. Students MAY NOT use electronic devices at school or school-sponsored activities to take pictures or record audio or video of students or school staff (including teachers, administrators or staff) without the prior consent of the student or staff member.
2. Students may not use cell phones or other electronic devices on school property or at a school-sponsored activity to access and/or view Internet web sites that are otherwise blocked to students at school.
3. The use of cell phones and other electronic devices is prohibited in locker rooms, bathrooms, and/or swimming areas.
4. The student who brings a cell phone or other electronic device to school does so at their own risk. The student who possesses a cell phone or other electronic device is responsible for its care.
5. Any cell phone or other electronic device left behind on a district school bus will be retained at the respective bus compounds until retrieved either by the student or parent possessing proper identification.
6. School Board staff are not responsible for preventing theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to cell phones or other electronic devices brought onto its property, or left on school buses, including any electronic device confiscated due to inappropriate use.

PROGRESSIVE STEPS FOR VIOLATION OF GUIDELINES

1. First offense – confiscation, parent/guardian notification, (K5 warning notice/ MS report notice)
2. Second offense – confiscation/ student pick up at end of day, detention
3. Progressive discipline steps

STUDENT SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We are so proud of the students who bravely step forward to let us know when they have seen someone in trouble or think that someone is in danger by telling a trusted adult, or using the anonymous See Something Say Something App.

WHAT IS THE SEE SOMETHING APP?

Developed after the tragic loss of life experienced at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the See Something, Say Something Anonymous Reporting System was created to allow students and adults to securely submit anonymous safety concerns anytime, from anywhere to help identify at-risk students and intervene upon behaviors or actions that may cause harm to the student themselves or others. While playing a critical role in preventing unfortunate acts from taking place on our campus, the reporting system is like calling 911 due to a threat to self, a loved one or others. While the application adds a significant layer of safety to our campus, its use, or misuse also carries a significant responsibility and should not be used for non-threatening events or matters easily brought to the attention of a parent, teacher, trusted adult or school administrator. While we do not want to discourage the appropriate use of this preventative tool, it is the intentional abuse, much like the misuse of calling 911, that may result in disciplinary action. False or minor reports and intentional pranks or jokes consume multiple personnel and resources that are needed elsewhere and lessen the effectiveness of the system.

In the past school, staff received reports from the student body, copies of text messages and/or screen shots, and reviewed several tips that were all thankfully unfounded threats to the school, or in some instances made as false reports. Every report made will be investigated thoroughly and taken seriously. Please remind your student that making a threat and/or making a false report of a threat, even if intended as a joke, will result in serious consequences, including arrest and felony charges in many instances.

From the student code of conduct: any student who makes a threat or false report as defined by F.S. 790.162, 790.163, and 836.10, involving school or school personnel’s property, school transportation, or a school sponsored activity, will be suspended for no more than three (3) consecutive days for one offense and recommended for reassignment/expulsion. Threats may include but are not limited to: bomb threats; threats to use firearms in a violent manner; threats to kill or do bodily injury; and/or threats to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism. In addition, if a student makes a statement or posts statements on social media alluding to the student bringing a firearm or other weapon to school, on school transportation, or to a school-sponsored event, even if the student does not actually bring the firearm or weapon, the student will be presumed to cause a disruptive environment which will lead to disciplinary action. Criminal penalties may be imposed as determined by law enforcement agencies.

We want to thank our parents, and students for continuing to keep Madeira Beach Fundamental School a safe and enjoyable place for our students, staff, and community. Your support by having these conversations at home will make a big difference, and will allow us to continue these conversations at school.