Hello Madeira Beach Fundamental Community,

Our school theme for this school year is T.E.A.M. Together, Everyone Achieves More!  A team is a group of people accomplishing a common mission.

The goal is to provide students with the opportunity to excel so that they may become positive contributing members of our "A" rated school, in our "A" graded district. Our vision is 100% student success.  Starting my 16th year at MBFS, I would like to use this letter to tell you how pleased I am to be part of this school and how pleased I am that you are part of it too.  An "A" grade doesn't occur by chance.  It is the result of two things: motivated students and its T.E.A.M. The real strength in our school lies in a dedicated teaching staff.  But while I highlight our teachers, I would be remiss not to include office staff, food service members, teacher assistants, plant operators, student service team members, and you.  The part you play as parents is important too.  Please be a part of your school and your child's educational experience.  Our staff is just a telephone call or email away. 

I encourage your participation.  Attending our school is more than just a drop-off and pick up or attending a monthly required meeting. Each year we invite our parents, indeed, urge them to volunteer at school. There are many tasks that volunteers can perform. If you’re interested in helping, please call 727.547.7697 to speak with Mrs. Molly Woestmann--our school volunteer coordinator. For those families who have volunteered in the past, it may be as easy as simply reactivating your volunteer account. 

I would like to take this opportunity to share some additional facts in the coming year regarding law changes that will impact your children.  First and foremost, state law now mandates new perimeter and door safety requirements which school districts must comply with. These include keeping routes that students pass between securely closed and locked when students are on campus or actively staffed when open or unlocked. Classrooms are required to be locked or actively staffed during class time and for classrooms/learning spaces on campus to have the safest part of the room marked.  Our school has developed processes over the years to manage safety protocols and I promise that we will meet the requirements as listed above.  In addition, we will participate in monthly fire drills, semester weather drills, and quarterly active assailant safety drills.

Back to school is the time to power up our brain, and dive into learning. The real magic happens when we disconnect from distractions and turn off personal devices.  The Pinellas County School Board recently approved changes which affect students' use of cellular devices during the student day. Students are required to keep their devices off throughout the school day and while participating in school activities. Students may use their devices before and after school day (or when allowed) with wireless headphones or earbuds, with minimal volume only to be heard by students.  This change will not impact our school as students have not been permitted to use cellular devices. There will be progressive disciplinary steps for students who do not meet these expectations. 

And finally, school information will be communicated on our school website at https://www.pcsb.org/mb-ms. Simply click on the News From School link on the school home page OR bookmark the following link: https://express.adobe.com/page/48EGXCdi4v92f for up-to-date news for your perusal.

Let’s make this the best school year ever. Education can be epic when we unleash the power of learning together as a T.E.A.M. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Chris Ateek,

Principal

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Please click the link below for information and school announcements for the week.  

Principal's News Link for Families:
School News Update

Middle School News Link for Students:
Coming soon!