Crystal Lake Middle School PTSA

"BCPS to Serve Free Summer Meals for Kids 18 years and Under Through Summer BreakSpot Program.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is helping ensure children and teens have access to nutritious meals this summer through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program.

Beginning Monday, June 8, 2026, free breakfasts, lunches, snacks and suppers will be available at 96 BCPS school sites for all children and teens 18 years of age and younger while school is out of session.

Meals are provided at no cost to families, helping bridge the nutrition gap when school cafeterias are closed for summer break. No registration, application or proof of income is required.

Meal service dates, times and offerings vary by location. Meals must be consumed on-site, and service is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Broward County Public Schools is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our students and families year-round,” said Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “Through Summer BreakSpot, we are proud to offer nutritious meals that help children stay fueled, active and ready to learn throughout the summer.”

Families can find participating locations and meal service schedules by:

Visiting https://www.summerbreakspot.org or
Find BCPS Sites at browardschools.com/summerfeeding
Calling 2-1-1
Texting “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304"
We encourage families to take advantage of this important resource to support student health and well-being throughout the summer.

🌞 Summer Starts at McFatter! 🌞

Registration is NOW OPEN for the McFatter Summer Institute—a hands-on, fun, and educational experience designed to help students explore careers, build real-world skills, and stay engaged all summer long.

>From technology, medical, culinary, automotive, sports & fitness, business entrepreneurship, and more, our summer camps give students the opportunity to learn by doing—right on a real college campus.

✅ Career-focused camps
✅ Hands-on learning
✅ Grades 5–12 options
✅ Lunch included
🎯 Spots are limited—register today!

👉 Learn more & sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/mtcsi

The BCPS Extended Learning & Enrichment Academic Support Guide is now available! This valuable resource has been created to support your child's learning journey beyond the classroom and to help every student succeed.

Inside the guide, you’ll find:
Grade-specific tools to enhance academic achievement.
Engaging enrichment activities to keep learning fun and meaningful.
Details about tutoring and after-school programs for additional support.
We encourage you to explore the guide and use it as a tool to support your child's growth and achievement in the second half of the school year. You can access the guide at browardschools.com/academicsupportguide

Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering success for all students. We look forward to seeing our students achieve great things as we work together in 2026!

May 25th, 2026
Memorial Day: Remember and Honor

Dear Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) families and staff,

As we approach the final days of the school year, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. To support a safe and orderly campus environment, additional safety measures will be implemented at all schools.

From Friday, May 29 through Wednesday, June 3, 2026, backpacks and bags will not be permitted on school campuses.

Please take note of the following important reminders:

Students may bring lunches in a standard lunch box.
All devices, books, and school materials should be returned before Friday, May 29, 2026.
The final day to return school-issued laptops is Thursday, May 28, 2026.
A small pouch may be permitted for personal hygiene items.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations with your child. If your student has a special circumstance, please contact your school’s administration for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure a safe and successful end to the school year.

Hello Crystal Lake Middle School,

We invite you to join us today at 5:00 PM in the Media Center for our Parent Night and School Advisory Council (SAC/SAF/PTSA) Meeting.

During this important meeting, we will discuss:

PTSA committee positions – we need your involvement!

8th grade end-of-the-year activities

Academic updates

World Finance Day

And so much more!

Light refreshments will be served.

Your voice and partnership matter, and we truly need to see you there as we continue working together to support our students and school community.

We look forward to seeing you this evening!

ATTENTION 8th Graders!!
High school athletics requires you to have an EKG as part of your physical. You can get this done for free!

Help us make the 8th grade dance free for every student at Crystal Lake Middle School, and earn a chance to participate in a $250 gift card Giveaway!

Every donation, big or smal, helps remove financial barriers and ensures that no student is left out of this special night.

How Your Donation Helps:
These funds wil alow us to make the dance 100% FREE for all students, covering:
• JS Music & DJ
• Decorations & setup
• IllI Venue costs
• 2 Supervision & safety

This giveaway is hosted in partnership with Crystal Lake Middle school and The Right Karma Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Al donations are tax
deductible. visit www.therightkarma.org

! Have you made plans to submit an entry to the 2026 Black History Month Art & Essay contests? Six winners will receive a 2-Year College Plan Scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.
All entries must be received by February 9, 2026. For contest rules and guidelines, please visit floridablackhistory.com.

! Have you made plans to submit an entry to the 2026 Black History Month Art & Essay contests? Six winners will receive a 2-Year College Plan Scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.

All entries must be received by February 9, 2026. For contest rules and guidelines, please visit floridablackhistory.com.