Summer Bridge Registration is now open!

Virtual Summer Bridge Flyer

If you have already applied for

Summer Bridge you will need to reapply.

Register Here

Please contact Tiffany Gipson, at gipsont@pcsb.org, 

if you need help updating your Parent Portal contact information.  

Elementary School Virtual Summer Bridge

June 8 - July 16

Monday - Thursday

Open to all K-4 Elementary School Students

Virtual Summer Bridge

For current elementary school students in grades K-4. Students will have the opportunity to engage in weekly themed lessons. They will participate in virtual field trips related to the week’s theme, while receiving instruction in math, science and language arts. Topics for each week have been selected in order to prepare students for the upcoming grade level. They will receive instruction on key standards/topics and participate in daily live small group instruction.

Registration coming soon.

May 26th - May 29th is Enrichment Week.

Check out the list of resources from the Florida Department of Education.  The resources include things that you can do as a family or that your children can do on their own.

Elementary Resources

This months's Student Services Newsletter is filled with

resources for you to use to help your child cope with

changes that are a result of Covid-19.

Student Services Newsletter May 2020

Be sure to check the PCSB website frequently

for updates about digital learning, meal distribution, and FAQs.

 Check out the

Learning at Home Family Resources

page for lots of great information and activities.

Be sure to check back regularly becasue the information will change weekly.

Meal Distribution During School Closures

The PCS Food and Nutrition Team will be distributing free meals at our schools for Pinellas County Schools students ages 18 and younger.  Each location will serve meals through May 1st. Lunch and breakfast will be packed in a single bag. Child/Teen must be present to receive meals. Meals will be served as ‘Drive-Thru” at the Car/Bus circle and for ‘Walkers’ near the main entrance of school.

See the Meal Distribution Locations flyer to find a location near you.

Meal Distribution Locations

Virtual Parent Academy Workshops

The Office of Strategic Partnerships will be offering Virtual Parent Academy Workshops to help families support students academically, socially and emotionally. The office is lining up a series of POWER HOUR online workshops on various topics. Learn more at https://www.pcsb.org/parentacademy

Parent toolkit for ESE families

The ESE department is collaborating with Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) to create a one-stop shop with educational resources for families. The online “binder” includes supportive videos, resources and behavior management tips. The toolkit also includes a live chat via Zoom Monday through Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Families can access the resources at http://www.livebinders.com/b/2646931#anchor

Letter to ESE Families

Letter to Families - English

Letter to Families - Spanish

Teams Instructions for Students

Teams Instructions for Students Page 1

Teams Instructions for Students Page 2

Digital Device FAQs

Digital Device FAQs

In this PCS Community Connections vignette, Lori Matway talks to Pinellas County Schools Health Service Managing Officer, Sara O'Toole about the proper hand washing techniques and why it is important to prevent the spread of germs.

Proper Hand Washing

Registration for next school year begins Jan. 13, 2020.

To register for kindergarten for the 2020-21 school year, children must:

*Be 5 years old on or before Sept.1, 2020

*Be able to show proof of residency (Two forms of documentation with home address)               

*If you are living with someone or don’t have permanent housing, ask to speak to the DMT, Tiffany Gipson or call her at 727-547-7853 Ext 2103

*Have a Florida Certificate of Immunization (shots record)

*Have a physical examination certificate dated within 1 year

*If you child has a court ordered parenting plan or protection order, submit a copy to be placed in student’s records

Personalized Learning Pathway

Families your child(ren) can access their Personalized Learning Pathway(PLP) through Clever.  Once logged into Clever scroll down and click on PLP.  Your child(ren) will be able to complete activities, specific to their needs, to help them be successful.   

Pinellas Central's new hours for the

2019 - 2020 school year will be 8:45 A.M. - 2:55 P.M.