We want to congratulate Ms. Carra, our OCPS HERO teacher! Ms. Carra is one of our fourth-grade ELA teachers, who challenges her students to strive for their best. She models this each day as she challenges herself to learn the new content while keeping it engaging for her students. Congratulations, Ms. Carra! We are so proud of our Sun Blaze Dance Team for a very … [Read more...]
School Update: Sun Blaze Elementary
Recently, Sun Blaze students participated in the Boosterthon Fun Run sponsored by our PTA. The Fun Run was a HUGE success. Our students raised money that will go toward a new playground at Sun Blaze. The generosity of our Sun Blaze families and people in our community is something to celebrate. Hundreds of supporters gathered to watch our students run their laps. We want to … [Read more...]
Sun Blaze Elementary Updates
We want to recognize the Sun Blaze Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ms. Beth Stroshane. Ms. Stroshane is a phenomenal team leader for Special Areas, as well as a leader for our school. She creates and executes exemplary lessons for her young artists and fosters the creativity of each of our students. She always ensures that each student has an equal opportunity to learn, and she … [Read more...]
Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas Visits Elementary Schools for New WonderWorks Program
In a gymnasium on May 5, 1961, students of an elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, gathered before a small black and white television. As one student watched on the day before his sixth birthday, it wasn’t just about seeing Alan Shepard become the first American in space; it was the moment he realized that he, too, wanted to do the very same. “You have these moments of … [Read more...]
Sun Blaze Elementary School Updates
Sun Blaze participated in the OCCTM Math Competition at Innovation Middle School against schools from the Southeast learning community. The third and fourth grades took first place overall. Our fifth grade placed second overall. Our fourth-grade students received additional recognition for being the only team from all grade levels with a perfect score. We are very proud … [Read more...]