Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies is honored to serve our military families. Just 4 miles from Patrick Space Force Base, Freedom 7 serves a large number of students and staff representing all branches of the United States Military.

Lisa Megown
Freedom 7 Assistant Principal
megown.lisa@brevardschools.org
321.868.6610 ext. 44615

Transition Planning for Military Families
Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
321-494-1991
On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

www.militaryonesource.mil (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)

www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School childcare)

https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ (Provides resources and information appropriate for younger children on military related topics such as moving, deployment, etc.)

Academic Planning for Military Families
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)

Resource and Educational Opportunities for Military Students
www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents.

https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation resources for eligible military dependents.

https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Exceptional Student Education Specialist:
Zaida Silva
Silva.Zaida@brevardschools.org
https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/exceptional-student-education

504 and ESOL Contact:
Kathleen Lucas
Lucas.Kathleen@brevardschools.org
https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/esol-program-title-iii

Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information)
https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

Military Recognition Events
1. Parent Education and Training on School Supports (August)
2. Welcome military families via news and school wide assemblies (Aug-Sept Lisa E.)
3. World map identifying military families and where they are from. Map to be displayed on school grounds (Dec).
4. Purple-Up (April 15th)

Observances/ Celebrations:
Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday – Third Monday in Jan
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week of Feb 12
Presidents’ Day Third Month in Feb
K-9s Veterans Day March 13
Rosie The Riveter Day March 21
April – Month of the Military Child – April (April 15 purple up day)
Gold Star Spouses Day April 5
National Military Brats Day April 30th
National Day of Prayer- First Thursday of May
National Nurses Week May 6
Purple Heart Day August 7
National Service Dog Month September
Labor Day First Monday September
V-J Day Sept 2
Columbus Day Second Monday in Oct
Day of the Deployed Oct 26
National Veterans and Military Family Month Nov
National Peral Harbor Remembrance Day Dec 7

Freedom 7's Student-Led Transition Program
Student-Led Mentor Program: Military students (4-6) will mentor primary (K-3) military students. (August)

Veterans Day Concert: F7 Cafeteria

Student -Led World Map Design (Sept-Dec)

Five Percent Open Enrollment Seats for Military Students

Professional Development
September 24th Susan Clark

Mental Health Services for Military Students
School Counselor: Kathleen Lucas
Lucas.Kathleen@brevardschools.org