Transition Planning for Military Families

Steps for Transition:

• Register and enroll at school of choice.

• Identify as Active Military Duty.

• Fill out a form for student (s) in family to meet with Military Family Life Counselor.

• Set up conference with principal and classroom teacher (s).

• Join Parent and Teacher Orrganization to assist with events.

• Military students are taken on a student-lead tour of Lewis Carroll Elementary.

• Lewis Carroll Elementary Website/Military Webpage and supports shared with new 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.) [Applicable only for elementary school]

• School Based MFLC contact Sherry Welch welch.sherry@brevardschools.org

  321-452-1234

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.)

• Ms. Jamie Miner, Lewis Carroll Elementary Principal, 321-452-1234 Miller.Jamie@brevardschools.org

• Sherry Welch , Lewis Carroll Elementary Guidance Counselor, 321-452-1234 welch.sherry@brevardschools.org

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• Lewis Carroll offers AM only, PM only, and AM and PM Program Services.

  It's time to register for 2023-2024 Brevard After School Program!

  Please contact Robin Hutchison, Coordinator, for further details. 

  321-454-1065 or e-mail: hutchison.robin@brevardschools.org

• You now have 3 ways to register with the Brevard After School Program. Visit www.brevardafterschool.com for further information.

Clubs

• Chorus & ORFF -3rd,

  4th,5th & 6th grade

• Orchestra -

  5th & 6th grade

• eSports, News Crew, STEM club, Destination Moon, Intermural Flag Football, Intermural Soccer, Quicker Picker Uppers and Safety Patrol.

• 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

• 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.

• Students will meet with one of the 5th or 6th grade members of the transition group led by Military Point of Contact at Lewis Carroll.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Lewis Carroll ESE Support Specialist – Theresa Perrette, perrette.theresa@brevardschools.org, 321-452-1234

• 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 Exceptional Student Education | Brevard Public Schools (brevardschools.org)

• 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/.

• School Based MFLC contact Sherry Welch welch.sherry@brevardschools.org

  321-452-1234

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION -

  Students will wear Red, White, and Blue and students will complete activities.

• Military Shirts Day (April 8th)

• PURPLE UP! DAY (April 15th)

  Observe Purple Up! Day. Challenge students, faculty and staff to wear purple. The class with the most purple wins a prize.

• RED, WHITE & BLUE Day (April 22th)