Endeavour Elementary Values Our Military Students and Families

Endeavour Elementary Is the only Community Partnership school in Brevard County.

Military Point of Contact:

Natalia Alfonso

Assistant Principal

Email: Alfonso.Natalia0@brevardschools.org

321-633-3545    Ext. 44015

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School Liaison Program Manager

Jessica White

321-633-3545 ext 44003

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Transition Planning for Military Families

Patrick SFB Life

Susan Clark

School Liaison Program Manager

SLD 45 STEM POC

45 FSS/FLP

321-494-1991 DSN: 854-1991 

With each move, military children face many school-related challenges, The Patrick Space Base School Liaison can provide information about transition planning, academic options and options and resources with regards to the local area, as well as connect you to the School Liaison at your next installation when transitioning to another location.

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What do do next:

Transition Steps

1. Register and enroll at school of your choice, Hopefully that is Endeavour but if not then your zoned school. If you are unsure what your home school is, then on brevardschools,org click on the "what's my zoned school" it will highlight your school.

2. Identify as Active Military Duty when registering.

3. Reach out to our military point of contact, for student (s) and family to meet with M.P.O.C

4. Register your child for school, most are done online at www.brevardschools.org , Endeavour holds 5 % of our open enrollment seats for military families. you will need Birth certificates, shot records and physicals. If the students shot records are on an out of state form, you can go to the the florida department of health and they will transfer the records for free.

5 . Set up conference with principal and classroom teacher (s) once your child is enrolled.

6. Military students are taken on a student-led tour of Endeavour Elementary through the HUb leadership program.  This can be done during school hours or the students first day.

7. Endeavour Elementary Website/Military Webpage and supports shared with new families. we offer a wide variety of supports, We are brevard's nly community partnership school. Visit the HUB page to learn more.

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Academic Planning for Military Families

Brevard Public Schools Elementary Curriculum

Catherine Murphy

Endeavour Elementary School Principal

321-633-3545

Natalia Alfonso

Endeavour Elementary School Assistant Principal

321-633-3545

Once you are enrolled, the M.P.O.C can help you with academic planning to ensure the student is placed according to their needs. If you have a copy of the last report card/ IEP/ESE or other paperwork this can help us provide students with services they may need.

Staff is presented during pre-planning with professional development pertaining to military families and the Brevard's purple star of distinction opportunities and programs available to families.

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Resources

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Families

Tutor.com 

This program is available 24/7 for U.S. Military and their families at no cost and it is online tutoring and it offers homework help. The Tutor tutors can assist you with working through difficult homework problems, assist you with improving your writing skills, and with other skills.

United Through Reading   unitedthroughreading.org

Family bonding experiences are made possible by shared story time through a program called United Through Reading.  This program connects military families who are separated for deployment or military assignment.

Military OneSource

The Military OneSource provides services in such areas as tax services, spouse employment help, Webinars, online training, relocation, deployment tools, and other areas. Call-800-342-9647

Military Child Care                       

Department of Defense (DOD) program that makes it easier to find the child and youth care your family needs.   Call 855-696-2934

Military Kids Connect                    

Military Kids Connect (MKC) is an online community for military children (ages 6-17 years old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children from pre-deployment, through a parent’s or caregiver’s return.

Sesame Street for Military Families

This is a free, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) website that families can utilize to locate information and multimedia resources on topics such as military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.

USDOD—Taking Care of Our People

This is a US. Department of Defense website.  This website recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military and their families. The U.S. DOD dedicates resources, services, policies, and programs to support the more that 2 million uniformed service members and the 2.6 million family members around the world.

Red Cross—Military Services                  

Members of the Red Cross assist members of the military, veterans, and their families how to prepare, respond, and adjust to the challenges of military services.

Scholarship               

Families of K-12 students are provided a choice of financial assistance towards private school tuition and fees or help with transportation costs for students to attend a public school different than the one the student is assigned to through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-CO) programs.

Endeavour does offer after school tutoring, along with Saturday school depending on the time of year, please check with your child's teacher or the front office about these opportunities.

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Information on School’s Student-Led Transition Program

STARS Student-Led Transition Team is the Hub leadership team and Patrols.

STARS

S-Student Led

T-Transition Team

A-Assisting

R-Recently Arrived Military

S-Students leaders at Endeavour

The Endeavour Student Lead Stars Program is designed to support military students as they transition into our school community. Our dedicated Stars—comprised of student leaders—serve as welcoming guides, helping newcomers acclimate to their new environment. They offer personalized tours, check in regularly to ensure their peers are settling in comfortably, and help them forge connections with classmates and staff, facilitating a smooth blend into the vibrant fabric of our school.

In addition to providing support, Stars play a pivotal role in organizing and participating in school and community events. They contribute their time and energy to family nights and special gatherings, fostering a sense of belonging for all students and families. Through their leadership and involvement, the Stars not only enhance the school experience for military students but also enrich the entire Endeavour community, creating lasting bonds and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

School Guidance Counselor:

Cassandra Browning

321-633-3545 ext 44023

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Information on Exceptional Student Education Services (ESE)

Steps:

1. Parents inform the school that their child has had or needs exceptional student services at enrollment.

2. Parents inform the school that they would like to know about exceptional student services at enrollment for their child because they have concerns about the social-emotional and academic development of their child.

3. District ESE 321-633-3545 ext 44017 Ms. Laura Vickers

School ESE 321-633-3545 ext 44017 Ms. Lisa Machado

4. School Principal Contact: Catherine Murphy 321-633-3545                                                                                                                  

5.School Counselor Contact: Cassandra Browning 321-633-3545

This information is for parents who are just starting their journey through Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and for those who have been on this journey for a while.

ESE Parent Connection: The ESE Parent Connection is a series of informational meetings sponsored by Brevard Public Schools. These meetings are open to all parents who have a student in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program. 

Lane Anderson, FDLRS       Email Lane Anderson      386-255-6475    Ext. 52839

Special Education Connection: Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to Special Ed Connection to parents of students with disabilities. Special Ed Connection is a web-based resource that parents can use to gain an understanding of what special education is and how it works, as their child enters and progresses through and exits the world of special education requirements.  Some highlights of the many components that will be made available for your use include Smarts, Special Ed Online Dictionary, News and Update and Special Ed Roundups. 

Parents and teachers may sign up for this resource online. Online Registration for Special Ed Connect Resource.   To find out more about this available resource, contact Lane Anderson

Florida Students Achieve: This is a joint project between the Florida Education Foundation and the Florida Department of Education.  Here you will find resources to help you choose the best schools for your children and to understand what things students should be learning.   This will help you work with your child’s teachers to ensure the best possible outcome.

University of Central Florida—Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) UCF CARD serves children and adults who have Autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Their primary focus is to provide individualized, direct assistance to these individuals and their families.  CARD services are designed to build on the capacities of state and local resources, not to duplicate them.  The Center is funded by the Florida Legislature through the Florida Department of Education and all services are free of charge. 

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Information on Military Recognition Events

-Purple UP! For Military Kids We wear purple 1 day a month. We celebrate on 9/11

-Endeavour leadership star team connects with military kids for weekly visits.

-Celebrating Military family during the month of May exact date will be added to the calendar during second semester.

-Bulletin board display of Military Students and families in main hall each year.

-Veteran’s day celebrated on marquees and with special announcements.

-November 13th 2024 Lunch with a Vet day, local Vets come to each lunch with our students.

-Meet and Greet Endeavours Military liaisons, at Community Resource Nights.

all events are 5:30-6:30 pm

9/3/2024 family workshop resiliency and resource fair

10/24/2024 spooky science night and resource fair

10/29 parent conference and resource fair

11/12/2024 family workshop behavior supports

11/14 Math night and resource fair

12/3/2024 family workshop

12/12/2024 family crock pot night and resource fair

1/7/2024 family workshop

1/21/2024 parent conferences

2/4/2024 family workshop

2/12/2024 family advisory council

3/24/2024 family workshop

3/13/2024 math night

4/3/2024 sprouting science night

4/17/2024 crock pot and summer resource fair

5/6/2024 family workshop

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Addition information exclusive to Endeavour:

Endeavour Elementary is a proud support of our military and the sacrifices they make each day. If you are in need of any assistance our school is here to assist. Endeavour is the only community partnership in Brevard County. Our school offers onsite medical. dental, and onsite counseling. Being a community school we have many community partners who have helped us fund and maintain a large resource room full of clothes, shoes, household items. Endeavour supports our student with take-home weekend food packs, and a food pantry. We also offer a once a month free fresh fruit and vegetable bag from Second harvest food pantry.

Please stop in and Visit the The Hub, it is a wonderful resource as it offers even more help. Look for the portable with a big hand print. There you will find resources for housing, community groups, education, and services for parents as well.

HUB Director: Christina McPherson

321-633-3545 ext 44019

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Professional Development at Endeavour Elementary School

At Endeavour Elementary School, we are committed to providing our staff with comprehensive professional development to better support military families and enhance their educational experience. Our training programs focus on equipping educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate our school’s procedures tailored specifically for military families.

Key components of our professional development include insights into our Student Lead Tours, which foster connections for new military students, and information about our dedicated 5% open enrollment for military families. We emphasize the importance of special military events that celebrate and recognize the unique challenges faced by these students.

Our staff training covers a wide range of topics, including strategies to address mental health concerns, understanding Exceptional Student Education (ESE) needs, and academic planning to ensure each child receives the support they deserve. By providing our educators with these essential resources and programs, we empower them to create an inclusive, supportive, and responsive learning environment for all students, particularly those from military backgrounds.

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Mental Health:

Endeavour has a unique relationship with children's home society. Along with Guidance counselors, social workers, we also offer on site clinical psychologists. We have on staff about 3-5 mental health professionals depending on the day. We also have mentors, volunteers, and staff that take time and work with students often becoming their personal cheerleader.

Lucille Coverdale is a part-time school counselor with us, and she is here Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. She's amazing and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to guidance. 

Kalene Reidell is our full-time Children's Home Society (CHS) clinician and focuses on trauma therapies with our babies. 

Anna Williamson is our part-time (but full-time in her heart!) social worker. She is here Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. She also has a social worker intern named Ashley that is here two days a week.

Lloyd Roberts is our full-time Prevention Specialist with Eckerd Connect and he does groups with 3-6th grade and is on the activity wheel for guidance.

Cassi Browning (me!) is full-time and here all week for whatever our mental health needs are!

**We also have two BHA clinicians that are here part-time in the Hub.

The Mental Health team meets every week and discuss how we can better assist the needs of the kids at Endeavour.