Our 8th graders were thrilled to welcome renowned author Gayle Forman for an unforgettable visit! With her captivating storytelling and relatable insights, Gayle took students on a journey through her writing process, sharing real-life inspirations behind her newest book, Not Nothing, and her bestselling novel, Should I Stay. She fielded thoughtful questions and left our young readers inspired and eager to dive into her works. A special thank you to Books & Books for making this incredible experience possible!

As flu season is upon us, we kindly ask for your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy school environment for all. Illnesses can spread quickly in classrooms, impacting the health and well-being of students, teachers, and staff. We ask that you keep your child(ren) home whenever they’re not feeling well to prevent illness from spreading. Let’s work together to ensure that our school remains a safe and healthy place for learning. Please review the following reminders from our illness policy, outlined in our school handbook: • Reporting Absences: Please notify the school office between 7:30 – 8:30 AM if your child is unable to attend school. You may call us at (305) 751-4257 or email attendance-SRL@srlschool.com to report any absence. • Extended Absences: For any absence of three or more days due to illness, injury, or hospitalization, a note from a licensed medical or psychological practitioner is required. This note must be submitted in hard copy and include the practitioner’s name and contact information, along with specific clearance for your child’s safe return to school. We request that notes not be provided by practitioners who are immediate family members of the student. • Contagious Symptoms: Children with contagious symptoms or any illness that may cause discomfort to themselves or their classmates (e.g., excessive coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever) should remain home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours and/or have been cleared by a pediatrician. Please note that the school reserves the right to send home any child who is ill. Further details regarding our absence and illness policy can be found in our Parent and Student Handbook on page 34. By being considerate of others, we can keep our classrooms healthy and ensure an optimal learning environment for all students. Thank you for your partnership in this important effort.

Great Scott! Doc Brown and Marty want to give a huge thanks to all our Cardinals for taking a thrilling ride "Back to the Future" with us at our 2024 STREAM Expo! A special shoutout goes to Ms. Leon, her Dream Team, and all the amazing teachers and staff for guiding our students through this incredible journey of cross-curricular exploration and innovation. With over 500 guests in attendance, the Expo featured exciting exhibits from St. Thomas Aquinas and LaSalle High Schools, Minds of Tomorrow, and more! We also can’t forget DJLeo, who consistently takes us to the next level by volunteering his talents—your energy keeps SRL buzzing! Here's to a future filled with creativity and discovery!