Our Lady Colts Volleyball Team 6th/7th Grade made history on Saturday, December 13th. Samuel Gaines Academy won their first District Championship Game. Not only are they talented but they all have great academic standing. They were led to victory by their coaches Mr. Robert Plowden, Head Coach and Mrs. Donella Crenshaw, Assistant Coach. Way to go COLTS! We Believe in Gains at Gaines in all areas.
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Congratulations to our Lady COLTS!
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Florida State Assessment
Come join us on Wednesday, January 28th in one of our Computer Labs for an informational session about what to expect when our children take the new Florida State Assessment.
Come to get questions answered about the FSA by district staff members, to see examples of the test and to learn about new computer based testing.
Limited seating is available so please RSVP your seat by January 27th. Fliers are going home with students by tomorrow afternoon. Please return the bottom portion of the form and select the session you will be attending.
Hope to see you there!
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Gaines Academy Awards Day
Come and join us as we celebrate your child’s academics! Awards day will be held on Friday, February 6th. Please follow the schedule below:
10:00 – 10:45 Grades 2, 3 and 7
12:30 – 1:15 VPK and 1st Grade
1:00 – 1:45 4th Grade
1:30 – 2:15 Kindergarten
2:00 – 2:45 Grades 5 and 8
3:00 – 3:45 6th Grade
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Survey for Parents who have an IEP
The Florida Department of Education is conducting a survey for parents of students who have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and are currently attending a Florida Public School. The survey is open now through May 31, 2015. Please complete the survey at: http://www.esesurvey.com.
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Gaines Academy’s Rising Stars
Saturday night’s annual Night of the Stars celebration was a memorable event for our nominated talents on staff. We were represented by:
- Faith Colvin – Outstanding First Year Teacher
- Robert Plowden – Teacher of the Year
- Mariel Luna – School Related Employee of the Year
- Monique Reed – Distinguished Minority Educator
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Sixth Grade Math Standards at AP Conference
Assistant Principal Mrs. Smith works to unpack the extent of learning required for sixth grade math standards about integers, absolute value and rational numbers.
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Gaines Academy participates in Music in Our Schools Month
March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. MIOSM began as a single statewide celebration in 1973, and has grown over the decades to encompass a day, then a week, and then in 1985 to become a month long celebration of school music. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that schools is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.
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Gaines Academy FSA Testing Schedule for April 2015
| April 13th 5th Gr, Science Session 1 | April 13th 8th Gr. Science Sessions 1 and 2 | April 13th 6th Gr. ELA Session 1 | April 14th 5th Gr. Science Session 2 | April 14th 6th Gr. ELA Session 2 |
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| April 15th 6th Gr. Math Session 1 | April 16th 6th Gr. Math Sessions 2 and 3 | April 17th 7th Gr. ELA Session 1 | April 20th 7th Gr. ELA Session 2 | April 21st 8th Gr. ELA Session 1 |
| April 22nd 8th Gr. ELA Session 2 | April 23rd 5th Gr. Math Session 1 | April 24th 5th Gr. Math Session 2 | April 27th 5th Gr. ELA Session 1 | April 28th 5th Gr. ELA Session 2 |
| April 29th 7th Gr. Math Session 1 | April 30th 7th Gr. Math Sessions 2 and 3 | May 1st 8th Gr. Math Session 1 | May 4th 8th Gr. Math Session 2 and 3 | |
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Gaines Academy Principal’s Challenge
When the 2014-2015 school year started Mrs. Wilke presented the students with a challenge. She challenged them to read 1,000,000 steps of reading practice for 100 Book Challenge. Mrs. Wilke told the students if they met the principal’s challenge she would do anything they wanted her to do. The students voted on several options such as sing karaoke, dress like a clown, and complete the Ice Bucket Challenge. In an almost unanimous decision, the students voted on the Ice Bucket Challenge to be their reward.
With the challenge accepted, and an exciting reward in place, the students got right to work. They read, and read, eventually earning 1,889, 715 steps collectively as a K-8 student body! Mrs. Wilke couldn’t have been prouder. She gladly accepted her fate to be soaked by ice and water in order to reward the students for their hard work and perseverance to not only meet their reading goals, but to surpass them.
As she made her closing remarks at the end of the Ice bucket Challenge, Mrs. Wilke challenged the students to read 2,500,000 steps in the 2015-2016 school year. We can’t wait to see how she rewards the students for reaching (and surely surpassing) that reading goal!!
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SGA Summer Scholars
Hello to all the Samuel Gaines Academy Summer Scholars. Students in grades kindergarten through 7th grade received a Summer Scholar Sac at the awards ceremony on June 1st.
Parents, please go over the program materials with your children. Students received a free book and a form to write a book review when they finish reading their book. Students who bring the book review back to school in August will be invited to an ice cream social where they will get to share their book review with other students while enjoying a sweet treat.
Also included in the materials are 100 Book Challenge Reading logs to be completed by the parents and student to document students’ reading minutes over the summer. We hope every student reads at least 30 minutes a day which will earn them 2 steps. The steps earned over the summer will be credited to your students’ reading record in August. Students can earn 148 steps if they read for 30 minutes each day of summer. Remember to visit one of the public library branches near you to check out books, DVDs or use their computers.
Students who will be in grades 1-5 should also practice their High- Frequency Words and complete a fun math activity each day. Parents should remember to initial each activity your child completes. Extra school supplies will be given to students who complete the activities and return the forms in August.
Lastly, try some of the fun educations APPS suggested on the Samuel Gaines Summer Scholars flyer.
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Gaines Academy Open House
Please join us at our Open House on Thursday, August 13th from 4:00 – 6:00.
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Gains Exceeds the Challenge
Gaines Academy was recognized by the American Reading Company for their 100 Book Challenge Reading program. Students reading levels increased on average 1.47 years during the 2014-15 school year. Believe in GAINS at Gaines!
Gaines Academy was recognized by the American Reading Company for their 100 Book Challenge Reading program. Students reading levels increased on average 1.47 years during the 2014-15 school year. Believe in GAINS at Gaines!
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Professional Dress Day
Leadership Day was a hit with middle schoolers. Students proudly wore their Professional Dress for Success attire.
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Sheriff Mascara Welcomes Students at SGA
Sheriff Mascara, deputies and firefighters along with School Board Member, Debbie Hawley, form a Kids at Hope Tunnel at Gaines Academy on the first day of school!
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Public Defense Attorneys Support Student Leadership
The St. Lucie Public Defense Office is sponsoring a tie drive to support SGA’s Leadership Days. All middle school students participate in a Successful Scholar elective focusing on goal setting, organizational, study and communication skills needed for success in college and careers. Each Thursday, students are encouraged to wear “Professional Dress”. Seventy ties have been donated for our young men to wear. Featured in the photo from left to right are, Defense Attorneys Steven Couzens and Mark Packard and Supervising Attorney, Stanley Glenn. 
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9/11 Tribute
On September 11th, SGA paid tribute to our heroes by hosting a grandparents breakfast and dedicating a mural to law enforcement and firefighters. Art teacher, Jordan Emerson, along with SGA students created the mural, SGA Stands United, to let first responders know that we appreciate & support them. (Pictured are: Principal Wilke, Assistant Principal Smith, SRD Horowitz and SRD)
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Picture Day Coming Soon
SMILE! Picture Day is coming soon. Middle School students will be photographed on October 15th. Picture Day for elementary students will be October 20th.
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Red and Gold Tie Event
The SGA Red & Gold Tie event was an amazing success. Approximately 25 gentlemen from around the county supported Sam Gaines Academy middle school students at the event. These community leaders provided professional tips to young men on how to tie a tie. Great relationships were formed and positive expectations were established.
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Welcome Mr. Oge
It is with honor that we announce our new SGA Assistant Principal, Alex Oge. Mr. Oge is an exceptional Assistant Principal with 8 years of experience at Port Saint Lucie High School. He has served in the capacities of Dean and Science Teacher at Treasure Coast High School and in New York. He is married and has two school-aged children. His wife, Guermithe Oge, is also an educator at Weatherbee Elementary. Staff extended a warm welcome to Mr. Oge as he joined our Colt Family our September 21st.
SGA administrative staff
(l to r: Assistant Principal Kimberly Smith, TSA Charlene Edwards, Assistant Principal Alex Oge and Principal Traci Wilke)
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September COLT of the Month
The September COLT of the month was held on the afternoon of September 17th in the audeteria. The program started with a welcome message from Principal Wilke. Then, the SGA guidance staff led both parents and students in a fun activity that explained the month’s character trait. After the activity, the giving of the certificates ceremony began. Audience members were thrilled to hear why their child had been chosen by their teacher to represent their class in the power-up trait of RESPONSIBILITY!
September COLT of the month celebration
4th grade’s COLT of the month for September
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