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

• https://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 military childcare)

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

• For assistance with enrollment, registration, educational records requests, and/or transfer processes contact our Office Clerk: Shawnte Zolicoffer (zolicoffer.shawnte@brevardschools.org)

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Information regarding academic standards and opportunities, graduation requirements, DE and AP course offerings, applicable CTE programs, etc. for Brevard Public schools can be found in the Student Progression Plan on the BPS Curriculum and Instruction website.

• 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.)

• For information pertaining to school-based academic planning contact our School Counselor: Anita Winslow (winslow.anita@brevardschools.org) or Assistant Principal: Danielle Lavelle (lavelle.danielle@brevardschools.org)

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• 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 and essay review resources for eligible military dependents

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

• Sherwood offers Tutoring after school for students who are below grade level in Reading and/or Math. To learn more, contact our Assistant Principal, Danielle Lavelle (lavelle.danielle@brevardschools.org)

• Sherwood also offers several after school clubs, including:

  • Environmental Club, Contact Corey Ahern (aher.corey@brevardschools.org)

  • Drama Club, Contact Anita Winslow (winslow.anita@brevardschools.org)

  • Orchestra/Band/Chorus, Contact Victoria Godwin (godwin.victoria@brevardschools.org)

  • Writing Club, Contact Ciera Paul (paul.ciera@brevardschools.org)

  • Future Problem Solvers, Contact Sarah Jolliff (jolliff.sarah@brevardschools.org)

  • Destination Moon, Contact Sarah Jolliff (jolliff.sarah@brevardschools.org)

Student Led Transition Program

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

• Sherwood proudly represents the Ron Clark Academy, 4 Houses, 1 Family: Isibindi (Courage), Amistad (Friendship), Altruismo (Givers) and Rêveur (Dreamers). Students are placed in a house by “faith”. The peer & adult House Leaders become the new student’s mentors ensuring the student & their family’s feel welcomed by providing them w/available resources to assist w/their new journey.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

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

• Brevard Public Schools provides a range of ESE resources, including school-specific support for families navigating transitions with IEPs and 504 plans. For more information, please visit the BPS Exceptional Education Services website, or contact our school-based ESE Support Specialist and/or School Counselor.

  • Sherwood ESE Support Specialist: Michelle Logsdon

    (logsdon.michelle@brevardschools.org)

  • Sherwood School Counselor: Anita Winslow (winslow.anita@brevardschools.org)

• Sherwood has five full-time ESE certified teachers, and one Gifted certified teacher to meet the needs of our Exceptional Education students.

Information on the mental health challenges facing military students, including ways to access school-based mental health services

• Brevard Public Schools offers Psychological and Mental Health Services to all students, including those in military families. These school-based mental health services, along with many other resources, are available at the Mental Wellness website or at https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

• Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor (CYB MFLC) Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530 (schools w/ MFLC on campus are Holland ES, Sea Park ES, Roosevelt ES, Quest ES, DeLaura MS, Satellite HS and Viera HS)]

• Sherwood has one Social Worker and one School Counselor on-site, who can assist families with mental health services/resources.

  • Sherwood Social Worker: Paola Luna (lu

    na.paola@brevardschools.org)

  • Sherwood School Counselor: Anita Winslow (winslow.anita@brevardschools.org)

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• November 11-15, 2024 Veteran's Spirit Week

• April 15, 2025- Purple Up Day