Sebastian River Middle School
Supports Military Students and Families!
Sebastian River Middle School
Supports Military Students and Families!
Thank you for choosing to join the Sebastian River Middle School Cowboys family! We are excited to support your child’s academic journey and ensure they thrive in our community.
As part of our commitment, each new student will be assigned a Military Point of Contact (MPOC) to assist with the transition process. For our school, your point of contact will be Joseph Lyford and can be reached at [email protected]
Additionally, we offer a student-led transition program designed to connect new military students with their peers within two weeks of their arrival. This initiative aims to ease your child’s adjustment from their previous school.
For more details and resources available at our school, please see the information below:
Academic Planning
We offer after-school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The school also provides a variety of clubs, including Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Priority Club, and Yearbook.
Please follow link below for further information: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/other-school-choice-options/military-families/
Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Students
Military students in middle school can benefit from a variety of resources and educational opportunities designed to support their unique needs. Here are some options:
1. Online Learning Platforms: Speak to your child’s teacher about the about the specific resources to be used:
- i-Ready
- Lexia
- Amplify
- Albert
- Discovery Education
- Legends of Learning
- McGraw Hill
2. Tutoring and Homework Help
- Tuesday and Thursdays
- 2:45 to 4:45
- Depot bus transportation is available
- Speak to Mr. Lyford for more information (772) 562- 5256 [email protected]
- Look for 4-H Clubs, Boy Scouts, or Girl Scouts, which often have programs for military families.
3. After-School Programs and Extracurricular Activities
- Many schools have clubs and activities tailored for military families, fostering community and connection.
4. Community Resources
- Local military bases often have family support centers that provide resources for education and career planning.
- Nonprofits like Blue Star Families offer programs to support military families, including educational initiatives.
5. STEM and Arts Programs
- Look for local initiatives or camps focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) for enrichment opportunities.
6. National Programs
- The Boys & Girls Clubs of America often have programs specifically for military children, providing a safe place for support and development.
Families are encouraged to take advantage of these resources can help them adapt and thrive in their educational journey.
Our Student-Led Transition Program
The Sebastian River Middle School Student Council will serve as "peer guides" for all transitioning military students. Each military student will be assigned a peer guide to help them navigate the school and become familiar with its resources. The goal is to ensure that each student feels comfortable and well-acquainted with their new environment.
Student Council POC: Michele McGoldrick [email protected]
Exceptional Student Education for SDIRC
Sebastian River Middle school is an IB (International Baccalaureate) school. It offers students with advance classes to help provide a more challenging academic learning environment.
Please contact our school counselors or ESE Coordinator for more information.
ESE Coordinador: Ms. Sarrasin
[email protected]
School Counselors
6th & 7th grade Kelsey Weeks ext. 5254
[email protected]
7th & 8th grade Gina Cianfrocco ext. 5248
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Sebastian River Middle School
Purple Star Student Transition Steps
1. Parent/Guardian signs student at the Front Desk
2. Parent/Guardian register with School Registrar- Mrs. Patricia Giordano
3. Guidance will notify Mr. Joseph Lyford about the Purple Star student's arrival.
4. Mr. Lyford will ensure the following:
- Assign a cadet to provide assistance/support for transition needs
- A student ambassador will escort Purple Star student(s) on a campus tour
- Classroom schedule locations
- Cafeteria
- Auditorium
- Dean
- Nurse
- Media Center
- Transportation areas: student parking, bus entry/exit locations, etc.
- 911 Memorial
- Serve as liaison for future questions, socialization opportunities, and resource data
- Coordinate SRMS annual projects to support the military community
- Sebastian River Middle School Proudly honors our Military Families and Children:
- November 8, 2024, from 7:15 am to 8:15 am with breakfast.
- April 17, 2025, by wearing Purple for Purple Up for Military Kids
- May 26, 2025, Memorial Day by honoring our Heroes through artwork
- Support Yellow Ribbons events
- Sponsor various functions to perpetuate military traditions and customs
5. Sebastian River Middle School faculty of Purple Star students will accomplish the following:
- Identify their military service/veteran status to better connect and build rapport, if applicable
- Have fellow classmates identify their military family status, if applicable
6. Sebastian River Middle School administrators will conduct the following:
- Highlight/announce significant military holidays (i.e. Patriots Day, Military Birthdays, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, etc.)
- Celebrate April, the “Month of the Military Child,” and coordinate a Purple Up dress day and other events to honor Military families and Purple Star students.
