“Croton chronicle” Croton Elementary October/November 2025

1449 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL  32935    321/259-3818 – Office   321/877-0976 – Fax   Croton Elementary Website

Wendy Honeycutt, Principal                   
Tara MacPherson, Assistant Principal

 (Boletín traducido al español y portugués en el sitio web de Croton)  (Boletim traduzido em espanhol e português no site da Croton)

“BPS’s mission is to serve students with excellence as the standard.”

 Important Dates     
 
Monday, October 13th
     Student Holiday, No School
Monday, October 13th - 17th
     National School Lunch Week
Wednesday, October 15th
     Domino’s Spirit Night, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday, October 17th
     ~ Report Cards Issued
   ~ Early Release Friday, 1:30 pm
Tuesday, October 21st     
   SAC Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23rd - Oct. 31st          
   Red Ribbon Week - Say No to Drugs!
Thursday, October 23rd     
   Parent Conferences
Friday, October 24th
   Early Release Day, 1:30 pm
Monday, November 3rd - 7th
   Bookfair Week
Tuesday, November 4th
   ~ Individual Photo Retakes
    ~ Concert to Honor Veterans, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5th
   Family Science Night
Friday, November 7th
   Early Release Day, 1:30 pm
Monday, November 10th
   Wear Red, White, & Blue
Tuesday, November 11th
   Veteran’s Day, No School
Wednesday, November 12th
   Domino’s Spirit Night, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 13th
   Interim Ends
Friday, November 14th
   Early Release Day, 1:30 pm
Tuesday, November 18th
   SAC Meeting, 3:00 pm
Thursday, November 20th
   Interims Issued
Friday, November 21st
   Early Release Day, 1:30 pm
Monday, November 24th  -  28th  
   Thanksgiving Break, No School

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Croton's Spirit Night at Jersey Mike's. Between donations and in-store sales, we made over $400. Way to go Croton Campers!

You can help replenish our school store!

Please visit the link below to be taken to our Amazon Wish List! The list includes items we need to help
replenish our school store.items you order will then be shipped automatically to our school. This is an easy way to help our school! Simply view and purchase with your Amazon account and the items come straight to us.There is no obligation to participate in this program.Please feel free to share the link with friends and family who might be interested in donating.are out of the following items:  mini spiral notebooks, cap erasers, bracelets, sharpeners, composition books, spiral notebooks, colored pencils, markers. Our students love buying school supplies with their CARE tickets.Thank you so much for supporting PBIS at Croton!

https://tinyurl.com/mryfrjum

REMINDER:
Please keep in mind when making appointments that the check-out cut off time is 2:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Also, please learn your child's id number for check outs, as well as for signing in when they are tardy.

No Smoking Zone

Please Help Keep Croton a Healthy & Clean Place to be!

There is no smoking on school grounds. This includes the car loop and parking lots. Please be mindful of where you throw your cigarette butts, they create litter in the streets.  Thank you for keeping your children healthy!

Croton’s Teacher and Employee of the Year

Congratulations Dr. Tiffany Helms & Ms. Maria MesaArenas

         
Scholastic Book Fair

November 3 - November 7,  2025

Students will be visiting the Book Fair during regular Media time. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again.

Online Fair: Please visit https://bookfairs.scholastic. com/bf/crotonelementaryschool1  where you can set up a Book Fair eWallet, this is the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then you can share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. You can stop by the book fair during our Family Science Night Event on Wednesday, November 5th.

Meadow Farms Fundraising Packet will be coming home soon from Croton’s PTO!

Fundraiser will run from 10/30 - 11/14

Lots of fun items to shop for like:

Holiday Wrapping Paper

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Kringle Candles

Kringle Candles are made by the Founders of Yankee Candle, and use the same recipe!

www.meadowfarms.com
Group ID: 1214053

Music News

Thank You Veterans!

Croton’s 2nd Graders will be participating in a
musical performance in honor of our Veterans.

All Veterans Welcome!
The concert will be at Croton Elementary
on Thursday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m.

Parent Feedback for recent surveys

We are pleased to share that our 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan has been officially approved by the School Board.plan outlines our priorities and strategies for strengthening academic achievement, enhancing instruction, and improving the overall school experience for all students. The approved plan is
available for your review on our school website at the bottom of the “Welcome” page (https://www.brevardschools.org/o/cres/page/welcome). There is a printed copy in the Parent Involvement notebook in the front office and printed copies can be made available upon request. To ensure all families have access to this important information, translation assistance can be provided by contacting the front office.appreciate your continued support and involvement as we work together to create the best possible learning environment for our students.

Croton’s Parent and Family Engagement Plan has been completed and may be viewed on Croton’s website under “Parents and Students”, “Parents”, “Important Documents”.A copy of both the District’s and Croton’s Parent and Family Engagement Plans may be found in the Parent Involvement Notebook located in the front office.versions of Croton’s plan are on the website and in the notebook.summary document of Croton’s plan will be sent to all families via FOCUS message.you would like a copy of the full document or if you need translation assistance, please contact the front office.

Survey Results for Croton’s School-Family Compact for Learning - There were 16 surveys completed (including 5 Spanish and 1 Portuguese version).also looked back at the 2024-2025 Title I event surveys and end of year family survey for input. The majority of the surveys showed that families agreed with our current compact information., the following items were added.the classroom -- create a
positive environment where students feel comfortable participating, At home -- discuss school behavior, Student responsibility -- put forth their best effort, stay focused and organized, Communication -- both the school and parents should reach out with timely notifications of important information and be direct with questions when they arise.Croton School Family Compact for Learning is posted on our Croton website and will be sent home via FOCUS message later this month.This important document outlines how we can work together -- families, students, and staff -- to support your child’s learning and success throughout the school year. The compact includes shared goals and responsibilities and is designed to strengthen our partnership with you.encourage you to review it and talk with your child about how we can all work together as a team.