Transition Planning for Military Families

During your transition to Viera Elementary, please contact Mrs. Palanti with any questions or concerns.

• FOR DIRECT MILITARY CONTACT: 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.) [Applicable only for elementary school]

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.)

• Erin Brooks - School Counselor

  email: brooks.erin@brevardschools.org

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

At Viera Elementary, our students have the opportunity to join clubs and programs to enhance their learning abilities! We have different STEM clubs, CTE clubs, music programs, art programs, cheerleading, and many other activities for students to participate in.

If you have any academic concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher and see what opportunities are available to support your child's needs.

• 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

Student Led Transition Program

• Viera Elementary is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our school. Students are given a peer buddy that is their go to person. This student will show them around and introduce them to peers. For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Laura Vickers, ESE Support Specialist -

email: vickers.laura@brevardschools.org Phone: 321-350-8991

• 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.

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

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 information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove

  Phone: 321-474-1530

Students may face challenges such as parent deployment, changing new schools, grief and loss, as well as building relationships at school.

More information can be obtained by speaking with our school counselors Brianna Moreland and Erin Brooks.

Past Military Recognition Events

September 24, 2024 - POW/MIA Recognition Day - Viera Elementary honored our POW/MIAs in a flag raising ceremony with our military families. Viera High School ROTC conducted the ceremony which concluded with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

November - Our school will participate in Take a Veteran to School Day, this popular HISTORY® initiative, encourages schools to connect veterans with younger people to hear their stories of service and learn more about Veterans Day. We also will have a mock boot camp and military vehicles parade.

April - Month of the Military child. - TBA