When is your child too sick for school? Many Florida students are chronically absent, defined as missing 15 or more school days per year. This can put a child’s health and academic future at risk, especially those without health insurance. Children who are chronically absent any year between 8th and 12th grade are 7.4x more likely to drop out.
Depending on their symptoms, your child may still be able to go to class even when they’re feeling under the weather.
As a good rule of thumb, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping your child home from school if they ...
•Have had a fever over 101°F within the past 24 hours
•Have had episodes of vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
•Don’t feel well enough to participate in regular classroom activities
Regular hand-washing and getting the flu shot are two of the most effective ways to keep your child from getting sick during cold and flu season. Flu shots and other routine vaccinations are FREE with Florida KidCare.
We encourage all of our Stone families and community members to participate in the Brevard Strategic Facilities Plan Survey to make sure our voices are heard! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7G3QLWF
Stone families, please be aware that during mid-term winter exams, Weds., 12/18 through Friday, 12/20, there will be no backpacks and no large bags allowed on campus. Also, please be aware that these three days are early release days and students will be dismissed at 3:00pm.
Friday 12-6/Monday 12-9 MINGA Success at Stone!!!
226 prizes redeemed
101 students cashed in their MINGA points for prizes
774 points were redeemed
Wahoo- The next store date is 12/20.
This is a fantastic opportunity for all Brevard high school students; however, our Stone Middle School students have also been invited to sit in on the Zoom conversation! See flyer for details.
On Friday 11/22 Stone hosted the annual Turkey Trot. There were 3 inflatable costume races and participant and place medals. The proceeds went towards providing holiday meals for SMMS families in need. This event was hosted by Lego Robotics and PTO. Our sponsors and family donations allowed us to reach out to over 32 families!
Consider visiting this important museum of significant Brevard history.
REMINDER!!! Stone's annual STEAM Night is TONIGHT, Thursday, December 12 from 6-8pm. All current and POTENTIAL Stone students and families are welcome. There will be many fun activities AND everyone who attends will receive pizza, chips and a drink, so no dinner worries!
The Lego Robotics Team competed 12.8.24 in the Lego First Robotics qualifiers. Students problem solved exploring the artic and worked on coding solutions for the Submerged theme. They were given an Alternate bid to championships at Sea World on Jan 10th and 11th. Congratulations for an awesome season! Kiera Balch Azziz Rosarrio Dylan Rowland Aiden Berard Jackson Harrah Adam Staney Felix Tarpein Arush Nepal
Science research students in Dr. Alexander's classes had the opportunity to see first-hand the solid waste disposal processes of Brevard Cunty Waste Management. Students explored the Cocoa facilities with a narrated tour across the facilities as they discussed various disposal options, materials, and the engineering challenges of planning for future waste. Students also learned about the efforts of making the facility self-sustaining through solar panels, and other intentionally engineered practices.
Please use the link to see this week's Stone Gopher Gazette- Principal's Report: https://secure.smore.com/n/psk86
Stone's Winter Band and Orchestra Concert will be on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00pm in the Stone Gym.
For our Stone families to plan the last week before winter break, here is our Winter Exam Schedule. Please note, this is the most updated schedule as of 12/13/24. There were changes to the December 17 times.
The Stone PTO will be selling Candy Grams during all lunches December 9-13. The cost is $3 each or two for $5. Grams will be delivered on December 18.
Stone's student services office of Ms. Carroll and Ms. Lopez grow mango pods in the office. The pods have officially matured enough to be planted. Here’s a pic of some volunteers with one of our newly potted mangroves. They potted up all of them, and they are in the nursery at the Marine Resources Council awaiting their shoreline planting.
Congratulations to Amalia Krell for being chosen as Stone's Custodian of the Month for November! Ms. Krell was chosen for going above and beyond, going the extra mile with out prompting and having a positive attitude!
On Thursday, December 5th, Miss Aiken’s 4th period class had the opportunity to participate in a scholar exchange with the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on the topic of amending the Constitution.
Join us tonight for Stone's soccer game. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Stone will have it's annual STEAM Night on Thursday, December 12 from 6-8pm. All Stone families and elementary student families who are interested in learning more about Stone are welcome to attend! Worried about dinner? Don't! We will be providing all of those who attend with a slice of pizza, a chip and a drink. There will also be additional food concessions and Kona Ice available for purchase (cash only). Please see attached flyer for additional details.
Join us tonight for Stone's soccer game. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
