Good Morning,

Please see the flyer attached regarding our upcoming End Of The Year Trip for 6th and 7th graders.

Dana Wiley

School Financial Accountant II

R. Frank Nims Middle School

723 W Orange Ave

Tallahassee, FL 32310

850-617-6161

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” ~Maya Angelou

[ESE DAC Meeting]

Cathy Shields

Director II

ESE Operations and Compliance

850-487-7160

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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The 2023-24 ESE Parent Survey is open beginning March 1, 2024,

and will close on June 30, 2024. The survey can be completed on

the web or mobile phone by visiting https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fbit.ly%2f2024parentsurvey&c=E,1,KxDonp21Hhh4LFWbuG8kwOTCHH4pNWNQ6tvsR_ZEjXEzoksWkUn0egYoXV7CTYPOxjTe1kq2xcpnp6u7xs5KinJ5wewOQzdWFHHpqfigOZaOzM9AI6MqoHPKS3u9&typo=1

     Good Morning,

Please see the attached message announcing our upcoming IB Open House on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Gratefully,

Joe L. Williams Jr., Ph.D.

IB Coordinator

James S. Rickards High School

3013 Jim Lee Road

Tallahassee FL 32301

USA

+1 850-414-5500

IB World School # 000881

THANKSGIVING FOOD PANTRIES AND GIVE-AWAYS FOR 2023:

*Abundant Life and Restoration Ministries (ALARM) International is giving away bags with Turkey, Veggies, Fruit, Drink, and Trimmings on Saturday, 11/18/23 9AM; 2532 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
*New Image Christian Center (NICC): Thanksgiving Dinner bags with grocery gift cards, veggies, dessert, and other trimmings on Saturday, 11/18/2023 at 10AM, 1904 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee
*Faith Presbyterian Church: All families have already been chosen for distribution
*Second Harvest Leon County Thanksgiving Food Distribution, on Saturday, 11/18/23, starting at 7am until the food is gone , in the Sears parking lot at Governor's 

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Registration is open for the City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department’s youth winter sports. Please visit our website at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fwww.talgov.com%2fparks&c=E,1,SQ686CKSD34ti_HnTYUPjtVZ2W0kSlCgX-8LQ7xkCzD2igBuj22sLdbPrYvdPMKhCGpwbZ7iO2W3iyBUjX2woouBK9e1O_KTkepanWGqOAfWPYod6wk9SJ1F6Pjg&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.talgov.com%2fparks&c=E,1,hOrnFZProYNCUvYjBPslHB6zoTWW4E4KMv8jcmA4lnwo6BK5YuDBHj9k1yrWFOwzt8B8b7wiFMM7hdD0RX30OeTSeiA2rv9TRLN8q0PKAZj6lZojHTzFqFrP&typo=1> for program details including locations, registration fees and how to register. The deadline to register is Friday, October 27. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please call 850-891-3866. 

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To LCS parents and school communities—

As Americans living in the melting pot of the world, nearly all of us have a connection to the global community, as well as to past and current events happening around the world. These connections may cause us to feel strongly one way or the other with regard to global conflicts, such as the ones presently occurring in the Middle East, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Our students are witnessing the division on all sides, and of course have their own opinions and reflections. 

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Important Tropical Storm Idalia Update:

Our school will be open under normal operating hours tomorrow, but we will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. Afterschool activities for tomorrow will remain open until 6:00 pm.

We anticipate that our school will reopen on Thursday, however if we cannot reopen we will inform our community in a timely manner through all available communication channels. 

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Hello Leon County Schools Families!

It is with great pride that I invite you to come see our family-friendly LIVE production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this summer!!! This high-quality community production is a true showcase for the talent of students at multiple schools throughout Leon County Schools. We have students or alumni from every high school represented (on the cast or production team), and we boast alumni from almost every middle school as well as 14 of our elementary schools!! 

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R. Frank Nims Middle School is excited to introduce a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. Anonymous Alerts® allows students, parents, or community members to quickly, easily, and anonymously report urgent information to school officials. The system encourages students, parents and staff to confidentially report any sensitive topic through private messages to school officials. R. Frank Nims Middle School does not support, encourage or tolerate any behavior that prevents any student from reaching their full potential. 

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R. Frank Nims Middle School is excited to introduce a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. Anonymous Alerts® allows students, parents, or community members to quickly, easily, and anonymously report urgent information to school officials. The system encourages students, parents and staff to confidentially report any sensitive topic through private messages to school officials. R. Frank Nims Middle School does not support, encourage or tolerate any behavior that prevents any student from reaching their full potential. 

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Parents and/or Guardians,

Below is the link for Full Press Apparel, who will be providing our uniforms for next school year. Please utilize this opportunity to get ahead with this process. The store will be open for the remainder of this school year , as well as this summer, to ensure adequate timing. 

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

In an effort to improve our schools, the Leon County School District is conducting a 2022 - 2023 Fall Parent/Guardian Climate Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you please take the time to complete this survey based upon your experiences at your child's school. If you have children at multiple school sites (example - one child in elementary school and one child in high school), we respectfully ask that you complete one survey for each school. If your children attend Ft. Braden or Woodville K - 8 School you only need to complete one survey. 

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Greetings to all middle school parents and students.

You are invited to register for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program at Tallahassee Community College.

This is open to those in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers

Every student deserves access to a better future. That's why we've launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program - an engaging year-long program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) fields; no prior 

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Good Morning,

Pathways to Entrepreneurship – Wednesday, November 16, 2022

LCS Title I presents Pathways to Entrepreneurship! Education joined with viable opportunities is a clear path to economic stability and generational wealth! Pathways to Entrepreneurship is a workshop provided to Title I parents and families. This session will provide resources needed to start or strengthen careers. Meet with our community partners: Adult & Community Education, Lively Technical College, Tallahassee-Leon Credit Union, Office of Economic Vitality, TCC Workforce Development. Get on Track, Start Your Career, Change Your Career, Start Your Business! 

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Greetings to all middle school parents and students.

You are invited to register for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program at Tallahassee Community College.

Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers

Every student deserves access to a better future. That's why we've launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program - an engaging year-long program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required. 

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Good Afternoon,

The Leon County Schools' Title I Office is administering the Parent and Family Engagement Survey for Fall 2022. The survey allows your school and our district's Title I Office to understand the aspects of the parent/family and school relationship. Parents/guardians of students at your school should be given the opportunity to complete the Family Engagement Survey. The information gathered will be used to guide continual improvement within our Title I schools to better serve our students and their families. 

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Good Morning,

You and your families are invited to our first Title I event September 7th at Astoria Park Elementary. Refreshments and door prizes are sponsored by Envision Credit Union.

Please share and we hope to see you there!

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Sincerely,

Title I Programs
3955 W. Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
850-413-0441
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We are excited to announce that our district will be implementing paperless tickets for our middle school football games this year. Leon County Schools is already working with GoFan as our official digital ticket provider for high school athletics and events and this year we will expand to the middle school’s football games. 

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Enrollment for the 22-23 school year with Leon County Virtual School is open now!! Please follow the steps below to apply through your parent portal account!

What is the enrollment process?

* Parents interested in enrolling their child into Leon Virtual School must submit the Leon Virtual School Enrollment Application found in the Focus Parent Portal.
* Parents of students new to Leon County Schools must first complete Online Enrollment. 

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Greetings and Humble Salutations,

We have some exciting news!!! The FAMU TRIO Educational Talent Search Program currently has open enrollment for 6-11 grade students in Leon, Gadsden, and Jefferson County.

We help students with:

* Summer Workshops/Programming
* Free Tutoring & Mentoring
* Academic & Career counseling
* Help with taking the ACT/SAT
* Help with paying for ACT/SAT exams
* Help with completing Financial Aid Applications & Scholarships
* Visting college campuses
*
* Cultural Exploration and Exposure through trips around the United States
* Financial Literacy (Checking/Savings, Crypto, Stocks, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship)
* Exposure to STEM Activities/Career
 

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April Knight
Director, Title I Programs
3955 W. Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304

850-487-7872
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Where: Walker-Ford
Community Center
When: April 4, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm

JOIN THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Come learn more about the CSC, meet the staff and Council Members, and tell us what you think our priorities should be.

The event is open to the public, but registration is required.

It's that time of year again for FSA and EOC testing. Please see attached for important testing dates.

Joins us for 21st Century Summer Camp.

May 31st -July 21st.

Stop by the school or email your site coordinator for an application.

Monday - Thursday
8:30AM - 4:00PM

See flyer attached.

Dear 5th or 8th grade parent,

Leon County Schools Policy 5112 requires verification of current residence of 5th grade and 8th grade
students transitioning to middle school or high school. We will need a primary and a secondary proof of
address for your student (a list of acceptable documents is provided below). Your student will not receive a
schedule at their new school without these proofs being provided. Two proofs of address are due to the LCS
Office of Admissions by Monday, May 2, 2022. 

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Attention R Frank Nims' Parents/Guardians and Students:

Attached are letters that include important Florida State Assessment(FSA) and End of Course (EOC) exam information, including dates, practice tests, and other Florida Department of Education information. Please take note of the dates of the Standardized testing (FSA Writing, Reading and Mathematics, EOC exams, and 8th Grade Science Assessment). 

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Please see updated flyer for the parent workshop on Saturday, March 5th.

Thanks

Please see attached flyer for the parent workshop on Saturday, March 5th.

Thanks

You are invited to experience all SAIL has to offer at our Showcase Night.

Sail High School
2006 Jackson Bluff Road
Thursday, February 24, 2022
5:30PM

We hope to see you there!
Looking forward to meeting you and having you join our school family!

The Leon County Health Department will be offering free Tetanus-Diphtheria, Pertussis
(TDaP) immunizations for sixth graders transitioning to seventh grade. The Tdap
vaccine is a required immunization for seventh graders. Health department nurses will
be administering the vaccine during school hours to students with consent forms.
Please return the attached consent forms to your student’s school clinic or to
[log in to unmask] no later than the listed deadline.

You are invited to learn more about SAIL through Shadow Days and our Schoolwide Showcase!

About SAIL High School
SAIL was founded in the belief that all students can learn and succeed when provided a learning environment that meets their needs and interests. SAIL emphasizes individualization, democratic decision making, and application of academics and creative electives in a humanistic atmosphere.
Students must meet the same credit and grading requirements as other Leon County High School students. However, the approach is an ever evolving dynamic one that capitalizes on the talents and interests of a diverse staff and student body. SAIL 

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The Children's Services Council of Leon County is hosting a series of focus groups dedicated to engaging parents across the community and I want to help share the word with families! The goal is to get input direct from parents about your experiences and observations related to the diverse needs of children, youth, and families in Leon County. The focus groups are limited in size to create opportunity for meaningful discussion. The results will be used to inform the assets and needs assessment for children's services that is currently underway. 

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The Rickards High School IB Open House, which was previously scheduled for January 11, has now been changed to a Virtual IB Open House on January 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., via ZOOM. Please join our meeting, using the following link:

https://leonschools-net.zoom.us/s/88667014630

Or join meeting with the following methods:

https://leonschools-net.zoom.us/s/88667014630

Or join meeting with the following methods
Phone one-tap
US: +16468769923,,88667014630# or +13017158592,,88667014630# 

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IB OPEN HOUSE

Please join us for our IB Open House on January 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria, showcasing all IB academic areas and program progressions; as well as electives, extracurricular activities, and sports.

This IB Open House will help to guide your child and you in choosing classes for your child’s 9th grade year. 

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Parents/Guardians,

Per the newly signed Florida Law HB 1B, beginning today, face masks or any other facial coverings will be optional for students and adults on Leon County School's campuses; however, parents may allow their child to wear a face mask or any other facial covering at their sole discretion.

Dr. Bolden

November is Family Engagement Month! Family Engagement Month highlights the key role parents and families play in their children’s education. When schools work together with families to support learning, children are more motivated to succeed in school and throughout life. Join us November 15-19, 2021, for the Title I Parent Engagement Spirit Week! The activities are meant to be fun and to make the most of those teachable moments. Children have different abilities as well as different interests. Modify the activities to meet the needs of your child. Most of all have FUN! 

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Nims Trojan Families!

Do you own a business or know someone who does? Encourage them to become a Nims Business Partner! Consider making a monetary donation or sponsoring a faculty meal or special treat!

Monetary donations help support purchasing items for classrooms and teachers, and supports student recognition (for behavior and grades)! 

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
We want you to know that you are not alone. Help is available!
For more information about LCS mental health services and local resources visit https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fmentalhealth.&c=E,1,jXGWBtXM9ndTDsnpDcW77THHC-Wfh1kwkQorI9H2f2kfZ9jXe_-wt0la06CEW8e53BS71H13pFfq1XFRs197nVuFRVj9pHiWSfPdNYEcJE1Y6Lvncpu3ANzG3w,,&typo=1

See attached flyers for more information.

Thank you

Yesterday, we received notice that one of our students tested positive for COVID-19. The Leon County Department of Health has conducted a contact tracing investigations. Unless you were contacted by them directly no further actions will be required. Unfortunate as they are, these exposures illustrate the importance of everybody doing their part to mitigate the transmission of this virus: remaining home while ill or waiting for test results for Covid-19, keeping surfaces safe and sanitized, using adequate hand washing, wearing masks, and ensuring social distance. We take our dedication to the welfare of your faculty, staff, and students seriously and 

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This service is an online instructional and tutoring service for any LCS student in grades 3-12. It has the potential to be a very helpful tool for students who have to quarantine or needs extra support with their academics. This layer of support allows students to schedule live instruction DURING the school day and/or after hours to work on assignments from THEIR teachers. In addition, any student in need of tutoring may also get help “on demand”. Once students log in through ClassLink and click on the tile, they will see an “On Demand” button and a “Schedule” button. By 

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We are excited to present Dads Take Your Child to School!

This virtual experience will empower fathers and father figures to utilize conversation as a tool in strengthening the relationship with their child. Dads taking their child to school is much more than the physical act. Discussion will center around what it means to take your child to school? We encourage dads to join us for a heart-to-heart with our panel to highlight strategies that work!

See flyer attached for more information.

Dear Parents, Guardians, Community members, and Families,

Please save the date for Thursday, September 9th at 6:00PM for our Virtual Open House! Be on the look-out for the schedule and links to our Zoom meetings which will be emailed out at a date closer to our event.

Additionally, our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00PM where we will review our School Improvement Plan. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to be a SAC member and/or attend the meetings, please email Mrs. Crowder at [log in to unmask] to be added 

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See attached flyer for more information.

Thank you

Dear Trojan Community,

Today, we received notice that one of our students tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The Leon County Department of Health has conducted a contact tracing investigations. Unless you were contacted by them directly no further actions will be required. Unfortunate as they are, these exposures illustrate the importance of everybody doing their part to mitigate the transmission of this virus: remaining home while ill or waiting for test results for Covid-19, keeping surfaces safe and sanitized, using adequate hand washing, wearing masks, and ensuring social distance. We take our dedication to the welfare of your faculty, 

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No-cost PCR Covid-19 Testing for all Leon County Schools employees and students is now available!

See attached flyer for more information.

For additional information you can email [log in to unmask]

Dear Trojan Community,

Today, we received notice that one of our students tested positive for COVID-19. The Leon County Department of Health has conducted a contact tracing investigations. Unless you were contacted by them directly no further actions will be required. Unfortunate as they are, these exposures illustrate the importance of everybody doing their part to mitigate the transmission of this virus: remaining home while ill or waiting for test results for Covid-19, keeping surfaces safe and sanitized, using adequate hand washing, wearing masks, and ensuring social distance. We take our dedication to the welfare of your faculty, staff, and 

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Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has been sent home to quarantine or was already home. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file early tomorrow morning. 

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Dear LCS Families—

As we plan on welcoming our students back in class tomorrow, and in order to keep ALL students and staff safe, we are requiring Pre-K to 12th grade to wear face masks while indoors and on buses. We will require masks for both Pre-K—12th grade students and district employees until September 6, Labor Day, when the mask requirement will be readdressed. 

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*Registration applications can be found on the school's website under the Activities tab, or you may stop by the front office and pick them up.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

To our Leon County School Families—

Summer is officially here for our students, and our teachers are completing their tasks in order to finish out their year as well. We are proud of our Safe Start and equally Safe Finish and are ready to begin looking ahead to the next school year. 

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We have been made aware that some Leon County School’s staff and student email accounts have received “phishing” emails. Phishing emails are becoming more common throughout our digital world and LCS works to train and educate our staff on the problem these scams can lead to—as evident in the attached information form the Leon County Sherriff’s Office. 

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THE END OF THE YEAR IS NEAR, IS YOUR STUDENT ON TRACK FOR PROMOTION?

Please attached flyer for more information.

Thank you

Talquin Electric Cooperative and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have partnered on this educational initiative which will be the first-ever annual Big Bend Youth Energy Academy (BBYEA) in our region. It is a two-day virtual event on July 15-16, 2021, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We are inviting sixty 8th to 12th-grade students to participate and enjoy learning about energy. 

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Join a community meeting to discuss city planning and the future of historic Tallahassee neighborhoods.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Zoom information and passcode below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84800258485?pwd=NVRtckNaRjFHV1JMYzIvZGhmRUw4Zz09
Meeting ID: 848 0025 8485
Passcode: 912365

Please see attached flyer and map for more information.

Join a community meeting to discuss city planning and the future of historic Tallahassee neighborhoods.

Wednesday, April 28 at 5:30PM

Please see attached flyer for more information.

Thank you.

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone system. We apologize and will let you know as soon as service is restored.

Good afternoon,

Attached you will find information for a Young Engineers Summer Camp Opportunity for grades K-8.

Thank you.

To our Trojan Community ~

Some of you may have seen some social media from a group called Creativibes advertising an 8th grade prom. This is not an LCS approved event, nor does the group have permission to use R. Frank Nims MS name (or any other middle school’s name), for advertising purposes. We will not be having an 8th grade dance this year. 

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Thank you for all of your support this school year. As we transition back into in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year, we want you to know that the district is expanding our local, award-winning, online school—Leon County Virtual School. We are asking every family to complete a short survey by March 12 to gauge general interest in LCVS for planning purposes. We will continue to survey our district community and to update everyone as information becomes available.
Click on this link to access the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCSparentsurveyMarch 

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Dear LCS District Family—

Today is the launch of LCS Spring into Wellness Week (March 8 – 12) in which our schools will share information and participate in activities related to mental health and overall wellness. Along with that, each day this week the district will share two Wellness Tips that feature student artwork. 

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“Thank you for all of your support for our students, teachers and staff this year. As you may already be aware, Leon County Schools will NOT be offering the digital academies at each of our school sites in 2021-2022. All of our schools will host in-person learning.

With that in mind, we remain committed to providing your family options. To that end, we are expanding our local, online school Leon County Virtual School. Our online school, modeled after our state virtual school, serves students in grades K-12 and is led by a local Principal and Leon County School teachers. It 

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As you may have heard by now, the Florida Department of Education issued an executive order recently regarding the state assessment program. These assessments, the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA), the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0 (FCAT 2.0), and the Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA), are typically administered each Spring.

Because of the Pandemic, these assessments were waived in Spring 2020. However, the FLDOE has affirmed that the assessment program will be reinstated for Spring 2021. The Department of Education has expanded the testing windows to allow for the schools and school districts to plan for the implementation of these assessments. 

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Dear Parents and Guardians—

There is less than two weeks left until School Choice ends on March 1 at 5 p.m. We want to make sure we are able to answer any questions you may have about the process and about individual schools. Please refer to the attached flyer for answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have questions about a particular school, please reach out to the school and visit their website. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently enrolling youth who have a family member who is or has been incarcerated. Youth will be matched with a mentor and will meet for at least one hour a week virtually to help with homework, talk about any issues they may be experiencing with friends or at school, or just hang out! This is a free service. Complete the editable pdf and return it to [log in to unmask]; or go to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbigbendmentoring.org&c=E,1,WVBFaptzf5m7OzD9lz86ZANjlhtPvmy5WPE8N534-pheK5OhzItc9ilV7GPi037ENysZtJo2hJT2_4BxTtnq1sG9Q9YX63x_laIWUrnrgnK2f-YpUxdv&typo=1 and click Enroll a Child. Call (850) 386-6002 for more information.

After the careful review of stakeholder input, the Leon County School Board approved the attached 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Regular School Year Calendars on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. We would like to thank everyone for completing the calendar survey and continuing to support Leon County Schools.

Most Sincerely,
LCS Calendar Committee

Dear Leon County Schools Community and Stakeholders,

In an effort to meet the needs of our LCS students, we are pleased to provide calendar options for the next TWO school years. These two options were created based on the input of various stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, parents and community partners).

Please review the attached calendar options (within the survey link) for the 2021 - 2022 and the 2022 - 2023 school year. 

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CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH: TOOLS FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS TO HELP KIDS COPE
Virtual ZOOM Discussion
January 28 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Register at TMH.ORG/MentalHealthChat

Parents:

Information about the nation’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic can sometimes feel overwhelming. Protocols change as medical experts continue to study the virus. Their findings help identify best practices and strategies that can keep people as safe as possible during this time.

Many of you have been contacting the Leon County Department of Health with questions about our quarantine process. This week, the CDC provided an alternative quarantine schedule for individuals exposed to a confirmed positive case of Covid-19. We wanted to send this message to clarify that we will be keeping our current protocol in place for the 

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Wednesday, December 16 has been designated as the first district-wide “Wellness Wednesday.” Our school will be implementing wellness activities throughout the academic day that focus on gratitude, random acts of kindness (for ourselves and others), mindfulness and self-monitoring as well as creating a Holiday Self-Care Plan.

For more information about Wellness Wednesday visit https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fwellnesswednesday.&c=E,1,qROrPfIWZLd7rPY7Tg77PYmDtvD6Qq8fW3t_u4sknBT3HzL5rbsFQy4D5j7s_k2L5OP2Nsp_NvYaNvmmLKtJO_Q84OkHFpPymkkjB-syaBS9g7exUPmxuHWw98MFjw,,&typo=1
#LCSwellness

Please see the attached information regarding the Title I Education Model Survey. The attached PDFs are language specific surveys. If you have trouble with opening a survey please call 850.617.6161.

Thank you.

The Title I office will host online tutoring sessions for Digital Learners. The 2nd Tuesday and Thursday of every month will support our Middle School students. The theme is Hot Or Not. The sessions will be an hour-long, and the tutoring is a Jeopardy type of activity. Please share the zoom link below so your students can participate. The time is from 4:00 to 5:00. Thanks again for all that you do. Attached is a flyer.

The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Family Engagement Survey for Fall 2020. The survey allows your school and our district’s Title I Office to understand the aspects of the parent/family and school relationship. Parents/guardians of students at your school should be given the opportunity to complete the Family Engagement Survey. The information gathered will be used to guide continual improvement within our Title I schools to better serve our students and their families. 

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Dear Parents,

Today we received notice that one of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. The Leon County Department of Health is conducting contact tracing investigations. Unless you are contacted by them directly no further actions will be required. Unfortunate as they are, these exposures illustrate the importance of everybody doing their part to mitigate the transmission of this virus: remaining home while ill or waiting for test results for Covid-19, keeping surfaces safe and sanitized, using adequate hand washing, wearing masks, and ensuring social distance. We take our dedication to the welfare of your child seriously and are 

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Dear Parents and Guardians:

The Superintendent and School Board, through the Safe Start Leon Plan, are providing parents the opportunity to make a change to their current educational delivery method of Brick and Mortar (in-person schooling) or Digital Academy (online learning) for the second nine weeks.

In order to prepare and plan for the second nine weeks of the school year we are asking parents who are requesting a change to their current educational plan to please contact their school between the dates of Tuesday, September 29 and Friday, October 9. If you are staying with your child’s current educational 

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Dear Parents,

I wanted to take a moment to offer my gratitude and appreciation to you, our parents, for working with your children on the importance of wearing a mask while in school. I have spent every morning the past three weeks visiting each one of our schools and I have yet to see any student—at any school—at any level—acting irresponsibly or not wearing a mask. 

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Please see attached flyer for the Digital Academy Curbside Meal Pick Up.

Thank you.

For further help, please call the Help Desk at 487-7260.

Parents, if your child is attending Digital Academy and has received a device from their school, please note:

The driver for the Wi-Fi adapter has already been loaded onto the machine. You do NOT need to use the disk to load anything. Simply plug the wi-fi dongle into a usb port and it will work.

Equipment pick-up:

Digital Academy students -devices will be available for pick up on August 25th -August 28th from 10:00am -2:00pm. Please see the below conditions to receive a device.

* Student must be present with a legal guardian.
*If you currently have a device that belongs to the school you will not be issued a new device until you return the old device.
*A minimum of one parent/ legal guardian must have an active FOCUS account and must sign the Student Handbook/COVID policy in FOCUS. *Students must have a complete immunization record on file with LCS. 

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Pop-Your-Trunk Drive-Through
Backpack Giveaway

9 AM Saturday, August 1, 2020
1200 Church/1200 Tharpe Street Please enter from Sharon Road

Elementary and Middle/High School Backpacks filled with School Supplies
Children must be present at event to receive backpack. Parent or guardian must accompany children.
Please wear a mask!

Directions to enter from Sharon Road: From Tharpe Street turn onto Adelaide Dr, on west side of church. Follow Adelaide Dr around to Sharon Road. 

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Parents:

Superintendent Hanna will host a question and answer session live on Facebook tomorrow Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00pm.

Please tune in to the LCS Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/LeonSchools/) if you have questions about the options for returning to school on August 10.

As an overview, students will have three options for school in the fall: 

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The FWPC Drive By Fish Fry

Free for the entire community!

Friday - June 12th, 2020

3:30PM - 7:30PM

Please see attached.

HELP WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH READING, MATH, SCIENCE
Credit Retrieval
Digital Led Lessons/Activities *Student must have digital/internet access*
Monday - Thursday
June 1st - July 23rd
*No Programming June 23rd - July 2nd*
Please Contact Your School's Site Coordinator For More Info:

Parents: Please fill out the Instructional Continuity Feedback Survey

Now extended through May 6th.

https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fLearnAtHomeSurvey&c=E,1,zHfTJUiwngqGP4Ql8Xt6ulRiB6Tb7ClGx2hTOFMlMLmc_fm4PiZ4mSaGnBufNCw5podTMlEfhv47RxHb1b6UnvTdtQPUzJVIhnxu1abU_NkWB87HlALN8vHQCg,,&typo=1

Good morning,

Laptop Checkout for R. Frank Nims Middle School will be Thursday, April 16. Students with IEP/504 plans can checkout laptops 8:00AM -9:00AM. Regular Ed Students can check out laptops 9:00AM -10:00AM. We have limited quantities so 1 computer per student. A parent/guardian must be present and the student has to be enrolled at R. Frank Nims Middle School. You can also pre-register by calling the school 850.617.6161. 

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8 am – While Supplies Last
Canopy Oaks Elementary School 3250 Point View Road
For more information, please contact Dr. Michelle Gayle 487-7177 [log in to unmask]

Please see attached instructions for Remind. You will use Remind to communicate with your teacher's via text.

There have been many changes in our lives since the last dismissal bell. Given this time of uncertainty for all of us,DISC Village will continue to provide Health and Wellness services through our Virtual Services page. Use the hyperlinks above or find us on the web at www.discvillage.org.

With a complete listing of all the schools served by DISC Village, any parent, student, family member or guardian can request up to three available appointment times to connect with their School's Health and Wellness Specialist. Once submitted, complete the registration fields so you can receive notifications and reminders for your appointment. 

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Dear Parents,

On March 18, 2020 an exciting new update is coming to the Leon County Schools Parent Portal. After this update, you should find the Parent Portal will be much easier to navigate and the user interface will be enhanced. For full details on this update, please visit
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fparentportal.&c=E,1,u8XMUqdfidG5ZFDAAwXGWa0lvgmXl1YtvWUM02EokwyPxq4iz4FfD7vfp1jwKB8VxIxoNlq9ZjOWkr4H3CJMrCkFOdgeQAp4n13_VsgPPgFvl6FQQbOU&typo=1

We hope all of our students and parents have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! 

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Following the guidelines and advice of the Governor and Commissioner of Education, our schools will remain open at this time.
Updates:
• This morning, LCS Leadership met with the Leon County Health Department to receive updates and guidance. As of now, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Leon County.
• Superintendent Hanna and his team participated in a conference call with all of the 67 Florida school district superintendents and the Commissioner of Education. As of now there are no Florida districts closing schools district-wide.
• And finally, the leadership team held a conference call with LCS principals 

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Calling all parents of students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP). The Florida Department of Education wants to hear from you.

Make your voice heard! Take the survey on the web at
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.esesurvey.com&c=E,1,ruisTn4vCufJ533vWiGEwXVn4zhotGjYbWxPAJIA4SA_Ani6lsTdS59hgu2gSo-YAq6W4cLPbaMamkxuH4FB7tX68okzMDI-cmC_N2AmejkZltxHiZXGb3M,&typo=1 or request a paper survey from your child’s school.

Please see attached flyer.

WE OFFER LESSONS IN THE POOL AS WELL AS DRYLAND ONLY CLASSES (TRAMPOLINE AND DRYBOARDS)

CLASSES MONDAY-FRIDAY
STARTING AS EARLY AS 3:45 AND
ENDING AS LATE AS 7:30

TOMAHAWKDIVING.COM [log in to unmask]

Community Conversation
ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY IN EDUCATION

When:Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 5:30-7 PM
Location: Walker-Ford Community Center

See attached flyer for registration information.

Good Afternoon,

The Title I Office will be hosting a Part III of the highly requested Conscious Discipline Training. The training is open to all Title I parents, staff, parent liaisons and community members. Please see attached flyer.

IB Shadowing at Rickards

Students interested in the Rickards IB program have an opportunity to shadow beginning Wednesday, January 8. If a student wants to shadow and they know someone (9th grader) they would like to shadow, that can be done. Students must arrange a shadow date in advance. Shadowing will start January 8 and continue until February 27 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students who want to participate in the IB program who are living outside the Rickards zone must apply through the District Choice office for re-assignment. Any questions, please contact Mr. Varn at [log in to unmask] or 850-414-5597.

Parents,

This email is to inform our community about Leon County Schools’ efforts to address the three Florida State Board of Education rules related to health education topics recently mandated for implementation during the 2019-2020 school year.
• Rule 6A-1.094121, F.A.C. – Mental and Emotional Health Education (establishes a minimum of five hours of required instruction related to mental and emotional health education for grades 6-12 students and documentation of the delivery of instruction)
• Rule 6A-1.094122, F.A.C. – Substance Use and Abuse Prevention Education (documentation of delivery of required instruction related to Substance Use and Abuse Health Education for 

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The Holiday Inn would like to extend offer to R. Frank Nims Middle School. Holiday Inn will be offering $119.00 rate for ANYONE who mentions R. Frank Nims Middle School upon their initial inquiry by phone or email for overnight accommodations. We will donate 10% of what they spend back to your school via check at the end of the month. 

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The Blaze Pizza Title I Family Nights are back! Come join us for free pizza on November 14th from 6pm-8pm. We will also have a few special guests and feature our Title I Mobile STEM Lab!

Parents and teachers can RSVP to Latoria Oliver, District Parent Liaison at [log in to unmask] by 11/12/19.

The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Family Engagement Survey for the Fall 2019 semester. The survey allows your school and our district’s Title I Office to understand the aspects of the parent/family and school relationship. Parents/guardians of students at your school should be given the opportunity to complete the Family Engagement Survey. The information gathered will be used to guide continual improvement within our Title I schools to better serve our students and their families. 

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Parents/Guardians,

This morning we had a robbery in the area of the school which initiated our “Lock Out procedure”. All students are safe and the academic expectations are still happening. We wanted you to be aware of the incident in our efforts to be transparent. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact any of our administration team at the school. 

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Join Us On World Diabetes Day!

Thursday, November 14th
9AM- 2PM
Location: The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, FL

Come to advocate, celebrate, visit with vendors and listen to speakers discuss topics such as Limiting Sugar Intake, Intro to Diabetes, JDRF Research update, Advocacy and more!

The Law and Your Community is an interactive training program designed to improve the communication and understanding of federal, state and local laws between law enforcement officers and citizens. Components of the program include:

• Citizenship: What does it mean to be a citizen?
What are some laws governing everyday life, including traffic laws? What are your rights as a citizen? 

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Join us for free breakfast and free science activities!

October 1, 2019 @ 8:30am-9:20am

Location: Media Center

Parents must be present for student to participate. RSVP required. Return attached sign-up form to the front office. Only 50 slots remaining.

Contact [log in to unmask] if you have any questons

Good morning,

The health information form is now available in FOCUS to update. Please take time to complete and submit this information. The system will require all students linked to your account to be updated before you can access any additional features of the account. You should see the screen as you log in. Health Screenings begin next week which will include checking BMI, vision hearing and scoliosis for 6th graders. If you do not want your child to be screened you will need to log into to FOCUS to opt out. Let us know if you have any questions. 

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Parents of bus riders:

We want to once again apologize for bus routes last week. We are confident that after yesterday and today, things are back up to as close to normal as possible. There are a handful of individual cases that the transportation department continues to work on—and these will be remedied very soon. 

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Need to create a new Focus Parent Portal Acct?
With our new Focus system, the Parent Portal now allows you to create your own account to access your children's available information. You can use ONE single acct that allows you to see ALL your children using that same account! You will need the Parent Portal letter from the school with your child's PIN # to register an acct. (If you lost or did not receive the letter with your child's PIN # on it, you MUST contact the school. The Helpdesk can NOT provide the letter or PIN#). 

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In an effort to go paperless, LCS has created an online registration system for the 2019-2020 school year!

A few things to keep in mind:
You are still required to bring in the following documents after completing the registration process:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Medical Forms (Physical (in last 12 months) and Immunization Records)
3. Two Proofs of Residency
a. Lease, mortgage statement, property tax receipt, or homestead exemption AND
b. Utility bill, Cable Bill or Voters Registration
4. Identification 

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

In an effort to improve our schools, the Leon County School District is conducting a 2019 Spring Parent/Guardian Climate Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you please take the time to complete this survey based upon your experiences at your child’s school. If you have children at multiple school sites (example – one child in elementary school and one child in high school), we respectfully ask that you complete one survey for each school. If your children attend Ft. Braden or Woodville K – 8 School you only need to complete one survey. 

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Parents of Students in Exceptional Student Education: Between February 1 and May 31, please complete the ESE Parent Survey conducted by the Florida Department of Education: www.esesurvey.com

Please see the attached flyer for the LCS Title I Conference. The Conference is open to all staff in Title I Schools.

Also attached is a flyer for the Conscious Discipline Training on May 9th at Pineview Elementary. Please see flyer for registration details! Childcare and dinner will be provided!

LCS is once again partnering with WCTV and Second Harvest of the Big Bend to collect peanut butter and jelly for hungry children and their families.

Send jars of peanut butter and jelly (plastic only please) to the front office Monday April 1st through Friday April 12th.

Thank you.

Attached is the 2019 Nims FSA Testing Schedule. Please try to avoid any appointments on these days. If you have any questions, please call 850.617.6161.

Thanks

(Targeted audience youth in middle and high school) Saturday, May 4, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Walk - Ford Community Center 2301 Pasco Street Tallahassee, Florida

March 15, 2019

Dear Parents,

Please join us for our ESOL Parent Meeting! The information about the meeting is attached in both English and Spanish.

We will be doing a goodie bag giveaway drawing at the end of our meeting for three lucky participants.

Please Join Us!

Meeting information:

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 12:00pm- 12:30pm
Aquilina Howell Building in the Computer Lab,
3955 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304. 

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Spring Break Office Hours:

The front office will be open to the public and for deliveries, to include US mail Monday and Tuesday of that week, 3/18-3/19. The office will be closed the remainder of the week.

Thank you

Good afternoon,

Attached is a copy of the new Title I newspaper. The newspaper will be going out three (3) times per year.

Thank you.

Good morning,

Lincoln High School will be hosting there 8th Grade AP Parent Night Thursday, February 28th at 5:30PM in the Forum. If you have any questions, please contact Lincoln High School at 850.487.2110.

Thanks

The Law and Your Community is an interactive training program designed to improve the communication and understanding of federal, state and local laws between law enforcement officers and citizens. Components of the program include:

• Citizenship: What does it mean to be a citizen?
What are some laws governing everyday life, including traffic laws? What are your rights as a citizen? 

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This night is an opportunity for parents and students to preview the course offerings and extracurricular activities that will be offered at Leon for the 2019-2020 school year. Please visit as many areas as you can to determine the best choices for you.

Please see flyer attached.

Godby High School
Magnet Open House

February 20th
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
GHS Media Center

Representatives from our magnet programs, departments, clubs, athletics and more will be on hand to answer questions and show you why Godby High School is the place to be!

Attached is a flyer listing the events for Literacy Week! Every Year DOE provides a theme for schools to celebrate literacy during a designated week. This year’s theme is “One View at a Time.” With the help of the ELA Team, we have coordinated some activities for the entire school to participate with. Teachers, please share these ideas with your classes to get as much participation as possible next week. A rubric will be provided for those students entering the Book Cover Contest.

On Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 pm the IB program at Rickards will hold an open house for all interested students and parents in the cafeteria. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Fred Varn, 850.414.5597.

Thank you.

Please see the attached documents regarding GHS shadowing opportunities and Magnet Open House in February.

You are invited to Night to Shine

Friday, February 8, 2019
5-9PM

Hosted by Genesis Church

See attached flyer for more information.

Rickards IB program will hold an open house on January 22 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

Thank you and have happy holidays.

The NOBLE-Law and Your Community event scheduled for December 19th has been cancelled. We will send out the new date once we receive it.

Thank you.

Come join us and discover the fun of math and science!
Math hands-on activities
Science hands-on activities
Whole family engagement

December 6, 2018 @ 6:00-8:00p

Led by NSBE and R. Frank Nims teachers

When: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Where: Aquilina Howell Building
3955 W. Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Time: 8:15 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Breakfast Will Be Provided!
Door Prizes will be given away!

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Parents:

I wanted to take a moment to inform you about an incident that occurred on campus this morning.

An eighth grade student was taken in to law enforcement custody after he was found to have a weapon in his backpack. No one was harmed and there were no threats made to our school. 

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ATTENTION:

It's time to head back to school. Don't wait! Vaccinate

See attached flyer for more information.

Thank you.

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Back To School Community Fun Day

Saturday, July 28th

10AM - 2PM

See Flyer attached for more information.

Department of Juvenile Justice Probation Office presents:

R. Frank Nims School Supply Drive

Dates: July 20th - August 8th

Please see flyer attached for more information.

Contact: Michael Byrd, Reform Specialist 850.251.8392

Michael. [log in to unmask]

To log into LCVS HOPE course, please see the attached direction.

Course request verification forms were mailed to the home addresses of all incoming 9th through 12th graders last week. These forms show the core and elective courses students will be scheduled into next school year. Core courses have been recommended based on past performance, and may be changed based on year-end grades and\or test scores. 

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RAIDERS FOOTBALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION
SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2018
RICKARDS GYMNASIUM
10AM-12PM

RAIDERS FOOTBALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION
SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2018
RICKARDS GYMNASIUM
10AM-12PM

APRIL 14, 2018
TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM
Gates Open at 8:30 am Event 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Warm-up begins at 9:15 am
Fun walk begins at 9:30 am

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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See attached.

Thank you

You are invited to join the North Florida for the 2018 JDRF/One Walk for a world without Type 1 Diabetes.

See the flyer attached for more information.

Thanks

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Save the Date:
Thursday, April 19th at 6PM in the Nims Cafeteria

See attached flyer for more information.

Thank you

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-617-6161 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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R. Frank Nims Middle School SAC Meeting

January 16, 2018

6:00PM Media Center

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Good afternoon,

Students wishing to shadow in the IB program at Rickards High School find their experience very rewarding and integral to their decision to attend our program. Shadowing occurs in the months of January and February (and March for students who are zoned for Rickards High School) on specified dates. Prior to shadowing, each student and her/his parent must: 

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Good afternoon,

Nims Administration was made aware of a fundraiser with tickets being sold for a Holiday Dinner at Nims on December 14th. This is not a real fundraiser and Nims Administration doesn’t know anything about it. I have attached a copy of the ticket to this email.

Thanks

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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All LCS schools will be closed next week Monday, November 20 through Friday, November 24. Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-617-6161 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Good morning,

We are excited about the new Title I online Parent Engagement survey. The survey is available from November 15, 2017 - December 8, 2017.

Parent Engagement survey link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/leonschools. Survey Access Codes are included on the second page of the attachment.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-617-6161 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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R. Frank Nims Middle School SAC Meeting

November 14, 2017

6:00PM Media Center

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-617-6161 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Math and Science Night
November 15, 2017 6-8PM
Come join us and discover the fun of math and science through hands on activities for the whole family!

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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ü Come join us and discover the fun of math and science!
ü Math hands-on activities
ü Science hands-on activities
ü Whole family engagement
ü Led by NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) and Nims’ teachers.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Title I Open House
September 21, 2017
We will begin at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Dinner will be served at the end of class visitations.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-617-6161 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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R. Frank Nims Middle School SAC meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 6:00PM.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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See details below regarding Leon County Schools Operations for the remainder of the week.

Attention Nims Community

Nims Middle School will open the cafeteria and gym today at noon as a safe shelter for those needing to evacuate due to the impending hurricane.

Thank you.

Title I Open House
September 14, 2017
We will begin at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Dinner will be served at the end of class visitations.
Please come spend this time with us.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-488-5960 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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[cid:image001.jpg@01D31825.B02B7150]Communication - Parent Portal Reopening

Dear Gradebook User,

[cid:image002.png@01D31828.E5DB7680]The Parent Portal has been closed over the summer as we prepared for the 2017-2018 school year. It has been adapted for a better mobile experience.

With the Parent Portal reopening, all students and parents will be able to access the Portal as soon as their schools issue the Parent Portal letters with the usernames and passwords. Accounts follow students throughout grades K-12 so if you had access last year or changed your password from the default, it will be the same credentials as last year. You will have a separate account 

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Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
850-617-6161 (office)
850-922-0203(fax)
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Parents,

As you are aware, the solar eclipse will occur on Monday, August 21st. With much consideration and for the safety of our students, we will keep them inside during the eclipse which is 5th period (2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.) We will not switch to 6th period on Monday, August 21, 2017. Students will be dismissed at 4:10 p.m. from their 5th period class. We are working to have the opportunity in class to watch the eclipse via their classroom Smartboard by using a link provided by NASA. (https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/) 

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Parents:

Does your child has a medical condition that may require medication or assistance during the school year? New forms are required at the beginning of each school year.

School forms that you may need for your child are available on the School Health page of the Florida Department of Health in Leon County's website at: 

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Parents:

Does your child has a medical condition that may require medication or assistance during the school year? New forms are required at the beginning of each school year.

School forms that you may need for your child are available on the School Health page of the Florida Department of Health in Leon County's website at: 

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Does your child have medication in the school clinic? This is a reminder for you to pick up the medication on or before the last day of school.

Leon County Schools (LCS) medication policy states that medication must be picked up within one week of the ending date on the permission form. Please remember that students cannot transport medications, therefore, all medication must be picked up by a parent/guardian. 

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Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
(850) 617-6161 Office
(850) 922-0203 Fax
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Greetings parents and friends,

Please be aware that Thursday, May 11th is the last day students will be permitted to bring backpacks and book bags to school.

Backpacks and book bags will be confiscated beginning, Friday, May 12, 2017.

These items will not be returned to students until the last day of the school year. 

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Saturday, May 5, 2017, Nims Middle School Trojan Fly Girl Dance Team traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to compete in the "Finale Championship" Cheer and Dance Competition.

The girls claimed 1st place for Schools Hip Hop Dance and Grand Champion of schools dance. The team received a 1st place trophy, a Grand Champion plaque, and every team member received a “Finale Championship” jacket. 

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On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, LCS students are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual National Shirt and Tie Day.

Sponsored by Rickards High School's Raiders of Respect Club, this event entitles any student who shows up at a local Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bakery that day in a shirt and tie to receive a free glazed doughnut. Members of The Raiders of Respect Club promote professional dress by wearing a shirt and tie to school themselves once each month. 

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Cyberbullying:

Learn how to identify the warning signs with our panel of experts.

Event Information:

Premier Health & Fitness Center
3521 Maclay Blvd
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
7:15 PM

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
(850) 617-6161 Office
(850) 922-0203 Fax
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Rickards Football

James S. Rickards High School will conduct an incoming 9th grade Football Orientation, Saturday, April 15th at 9:00am. If your child is zoned for Rickards or have completed a School Choice Form, you are welcomed to attend. Also, Spring Football Camp for incoming 9th grade students will take place from April 24th-May 12th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. A completed physical is required. 

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Due to the inclement weather that is heading to the Tallahassee-Leon County area, the track meet scheduled for today has been cancelled.

*It has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 6, 2016.

The meet will still be held at Rickards High and will begin at 5:30 PM

We hope to see as many parents and fans there as possible. 

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Greetings Learning Community.

Third 9-week's report cards will be sent home with students Wednesday, March 29, 2107. We hope your child is working hard to achieve academic success.

If your child does not bring his/her report card home, please contact the school. We can print an additional copy of the report card for pick up at the front office. 

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Good afternoon,

The Chipotle fundraiser set for this afternoon has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 5, from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM! We apologize for the late notice.

We hope you can still join us on the 5th of April!

Also, don't forget about our Krispy Kreme fundraiser!

Please see Ms. Young or Ms. Williams to purchase a box or two! 

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Please open the flyer that is attached.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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The SAC/PTO Meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 7, 2017, has been rescheduled.

The New Date: March 21, 2017.

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: NMS Media Center

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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(850) 922-0203 Fax
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Rickards Football

Rickards High School will conduct our incoming 9th grade Football Orientation, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 9:00am. If your child is zoned for Rickards High School or have completed a School Choice Form to attend Rickards, you are welcomed to participate. Also, Spring Football Camp for incoming 9th grade students will take place from April 24th-May 12th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. A completed physical is required. 

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We hope parents and other supporters of Nims Middle School can attend our 2017 Black History Program.

The program will begin at 10:00 AM.

Location - Gymnasium.

If your schedule permits, please make plans to attend. This is an event you will not want to miss.

Lunch will be served after the program in the Media Center. 

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Good morning.

Leon County Schools is open today, Monday, February 20th. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Thank you.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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February 17, 2017

Greetings Learning Community.

February is Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, Nims Middle School puts on a Black History Program at the end of the month. This year’s program will occur Thursday, February 23, 2017. The history of African Americans and other people of color will be celebrated through music, dance, song, and the spoken word. 

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This is a reminder that 3rd 9-weeks progress reports will go home with students today, Wednesday February 8, 2017.

If your child does not bring their progress report home, please contact the school and we can make a copy that you can pick up.

6th grade students will receive a reminder letter about their 7th grade TDap immunization shot. Please make an effort to get an early start on the 7th grade immunization process. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. 

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We would like for parents to be aware of the Friday Night FSA Help Sessions that will begin this Friday, February 10, 2017.

The attached document contains information specific to the event.

All students will receive a copy to take home.

This should be an amazing learning experience for our students.

We would love for your child to attend. 

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Please view the link below about a free dental care event held this Saturday.

Basic Information:

Time - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location - Periodontal Associates of North Florida
1614 West Plaza Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308

http://tallyconnection.com/event/free-dental-care-dentistry-from-the-heart/?instance_id=75824

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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The SAC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th has been cancelled.

The next meeting will be held on March 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM in the Media center

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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(850) 922-0203 Fax
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FREE Diabetes Screening & Health Fair on March 4, 2017.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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Monday, January 16, 2017, as a country, we will celebrate the life and historic significance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

There has been so much spoken about what Dr. King accomplished in his life. I cannot capture into words what his teachings, his life, and his legacy has meant to me personally. As a person of color, I do not take for granted the pain, suffering, and injustice that Dr. King and others before (and after) him endured. This is made a bit more real given my position as leader of our school learning community and role model to 

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Greeting again.

We would like to take this opportunity to mention that 2nd nine weeks report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

It is always our hope that all report cards make it home. If you do not receive your child's report card, please contact the school. We can print another copy and leave it the front office for parent pick up. 

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Good morning.

This is a reminder of our SAC/PTO meeting tonight, January 10, 2017, at 6:00 PM in the Media Center.

We will have a parent workshop that will showcase what the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is all about.

We hope you can join us.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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(850) 922-0203 Fax
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Happy New Year to Everyone!

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I hope the winter holidays was what you had hoped for.

We are excited that January is here. Today is the official start of the 2nd semester. We are hopeful students are prepared to hit the ground running. Teachers and staff are anxious to get started. 

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Greeting Parents and Supporters of Nims Middle School,

Please see the attached document that has the latest information on water quality testing in Leon County Schools (LCS).

Happy Holidays to All!

FYI - Students return to school Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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The Winter Concert, originally scheduled for tonight at 6:30 PM, has been changed.

The new date is: Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

The time will remain the same: 6:30 PM.

We sincerely apologize for this abrupt change. We hope parents, family, and friends can still attend on Tuesday.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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(850) 922-0203 Fax
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"Did you know that you don't have to pay for tax preparation? SaveFirst, sponsored by Leon County Schools, United Way of the Big Bend, Florida State University, and Florida Campus Compact offers FREE certified tax preparation and electronic filing services for working families and individuals. We provide these services for households earning up to $58,000 with children, or up to $30,000 without children. 

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Good morning everyone. Happy Friday!

I hope by now everyone is aware of the Nims Middle School fundraiser event at the Applebee's at 1355 Apalachee Parkway... Tallahassee, FL 32301

Flapjacks (primary breakfast item) and other food will be served. We would love for as many people to come as possible.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 (Tomorrow) 

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Parents are reminded that report cards will be send home with students Wednesday, November 2, 2016. If your child does not bring his or her report card, please contact the school. We will arrange a way to get one to you.

Also, Halloween is tonight. Many of our students will be trick or treating after school and into the evening. We have been announcing for over a month that students should not bring large quantities of candy to school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, 2016. 

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Science Night is tonight from 6-8PM. Please join us for a night of exciting hands-on science experiments. Please see the flyer attached.

Thursday, October 20, 2016, is the last student day of the first nine weeks. We hope students have been making efforts to complete and turn in missing assignments.

Friday is a Teacher Planning/In-service Day. Students will not attend school. The school will be open to the public. Office hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. 

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As we ease toward the end of the first 9 weeks, I want to remind readers of a few important dates/events that are coming.

See below:

There will not be school tomorrow, Wednesday October 12, 2016, in observance of the Fall holiday. School will resume on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Volleyball 1A Championship - Nims vs. TBS: 6:00 PM at Godby High School 

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I am often asked by people not connected with the Leon County School System (LCSD), what would I improve, if I had a magic wand. My answer is usually pretty simple - Parent Involvement.

I would increase parent involvement/support to 100%. My response does not suggest that parents are not involved. That is simply not the case. Parents are visiting the school, connecting with teachers and the administration, scheduling parent conferences without prompting, offering to volunteer, attending Open House and other parent involvement events. Parents are also supportive by attending athletics contests. With that said, we have not reached our 

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Parents:

Please see the attached information about Students Helping Students Goodwill Clothing Drive.

The Goodwill Clothing Drive helps Leon County Schools (LCS) support our most needy students. In the past Goodwill has given our schools 500 vouchers to allow our students to shop in their stores. The vouchers we receive from Goodwill will be distributed to students through Student Services and the Families-in-Transition (FIT) Program. 

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From: Cole, Desmond
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 2:43 PM
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Subject: Teach Peace Leon

Please list serve the following the two attachments. Thank you.

"As schools re-open on Wednesday, September 7, we are fully aware of the challenges many families are still experiencing. Principals have been instructed to exercise extreme flexibility with regards to all attendance matters. If families are still having extenuating circumstances relating to this extreme weather event, those absences will be excused. Thank you for your patience as we prepare to re-open schools."

Leon County Schools will make a decision on Sunday afternoon, September 4 regarding when schools will re-open.

Parents:

All Leon County Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, September 1st and 2nd due to the impending weather event.

Tonight's football game will still be played. We will pay Cobb 7:30 PM @ Cox Stadium.

Today is still the first day of cheerleading tryouts.

Enjoy the long weekend. Please be safe. 

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Goodwill GoodGuides is a nationally recognized Youth Mentoring Program administered, locally in Tallahassee by Goodwill Industries, Inc., of the Big Bend.

Goodwill GoodGuides primary focus is to match "at risk" youth between the ages of 12-17 years of age with an Adult mentor who along with GoodGuides staff is tasked with encouraging the youth's participation in Academics, Learning the employment process, career planning, career exploration, life skills development and service learning activities. 

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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community:
The Florida Department of Health in Leon County is teaming up with Leon County Government and Leon County Schools on a fun campaign that encourages children to become superheroes in the fight against mosquitoes.
The "Spill the Water" campaign website (www.spillthewater.com<http://www.spillthewater.com>) features a variety of games, puzzles and scavenger hunts meant to draw children's interest in the important role they play in good public health by keeping mosquito populations to a minimum. Specifically, the campaign encourages children to spill standing water wherever they may see it.
The "Spill the Water" website includes resources that parents 

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Parents, students, and community members:
The first day of school is Monday, August 15, 2016. Please see the following important reminders:
* School orientation takes place the week of August 8th. Dates and times vary. Contact individual schools for details.
* All incoming kindergartners and students new to Leon County Schools should register at their respective schools as soon as possible. Please help spread the word in our community.
* Students may not start school without the proper immunizations. Please visit www.leonschools.net/immunization<http://www.leonschools.net/immunization> for more information.
* Please visit www.leonschools.net/bus before the start of school to find bus routes, pickup locations, 

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Parents and Guardians:

Important Reminders

* School orientation takes place the week of August 8th. Dates and times vary. Contact individual schools for details.
* The first day of school is Monday, August 15th.
* All incoming kindergartners and students new to Leon County Schools should register at their respective schools as soon as possible. Please help spread the word in our community.
* Students may not start school without the proper immunizations. Please visit www.leonschools.net/immunization<http://www.leonschools.net/immunization> for more information.
* Please visit www.leonschools.net/bus<http://www.leonschools.net/bus> before the start of school to find bus routes, pickup locations, and times.
* You can prepay 

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The Parent Portal is down for new year maintenance:

Start Time: Monday, July 18th, 2016, 12:00 AM ET

Outage Duration: 35 Days (Parent E-mail subscriptions will be suspended June 1st)

End Time: Monday, August 22nd, 2016, 9:00 AM ET

Impact: Users will be unable to access https://grades.leonschools.net/Pinnacle/Gradebook/, sites for the duration of the system maintenance/upgrade window(s) above. 

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Nims will be closed to the public the week of July 4, 2016.

The school will re-open for business Monday, July 11, 2016.

Timothy Williams, Executive Secretary
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BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT

Equipping Students for Excellence
Saturday, August 13, 2016 @ North Florida Fairgrounds
Jacob Chapel Baptist Church, along with the City of Tallahassee, is proud to host the 2016 Jumpstart 2 Success Back to School Community Event. Now in its 10th year, the Back to School Event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Our goal is to assist local families prepare their children for the upcoming school year to ensure all students have the necessary school supplies and resources to excel. 

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BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

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"The Leon County School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender, gender nonconforming status, sexual orientation and diverse gender identities) marital status, age, ethnicity, religion, military status, pregnancy, disability or genetic information."

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Parents, students, and community members:

I would like to thank you for your support of Leon County Schools in helping make the 2015-2016 school year successful. Because of your continued support and dedication, Leon County Schools is one of the top-performing districts in the state of Florida. Have a safe summer. 

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The main line contact number for Nims Middle School, 850-488-5960, will no longer be the main line number. That number will no longer work.

The main line phone number is now 850-617-6161.

Thank you.

Desmond Cole, Principal
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R. Frank Nims Middle School
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---A note of thanks and congratulations to all:

On behalf of the Leon County School Board, I'd like to congratulate you for being part of another successful school year.

In my visits to school campuses this past year, I observed staff members working hard and students participating in rigorous academic studies. I have been energized by athletic competitions and inspired by musical and theatrical performances. I am honored to have been a small part of your educational journey. 

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TMH FOR LIFE "Eat Healthy" Challenge, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Deerlake Middle School. The event will occur from 7:30 am--10:30 am. This is a community event with a 5K run, 1 mile walk, free health fair with screenings and fun for the whole family. 

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Congratulations to our 2016 graduates. Please join us as we celebrate our students' accomplishments.

Thank you.
Jackie Pons

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BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

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"The Leon County School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, transgender status, gender nonconforming, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, color, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information." 

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Leon County Schools Takes Over Kleman

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 7, so that you do not miss three exciting festivities.

* First Annual LCS Arts & Music Fest
* #LCSReads500
* LCS Elementary Science Expo

First Annual LCS Arts & Music Fest

The 1st Annual LCS Arts & Music Festival will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Dance, drama, and music programs throughout the district will feature student performances in one of three locations: Kleman Green Space, Meisburg Amphitheater, and the Brogan Museum Courtyard. 

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