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Thank you for being shining examples of leadership, hard work, kindness, and encouragement. You inspire us every day with your dedication and the way you lift others up. Keep being incredible, you truly light up our school!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times per year to track your student’s progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards throughout this school year. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will take the Kindergarten/Grade 1/Grade 2 Renaissance Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Math assessments between December 1st and December 18th. Your student’s results from PM2 are for informational purposes only, and you will be provided with information about how to access the results after testing is completed.

FAST assessments are computer-adaptive tests taken on a computer or tablet. The questions get easier or more difficult depending on how the student responds, and each student will see different questions. If you or your student would like to review Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and/or Star Math sample items at home, sample test items are available at https://flfast.org/families.html. 

The Star Early Literacy assessment typically takes less than 15 minutes to complete. The Star Reading assessment is usually completed in less than 20 minutes, and the Star Math assessment typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact Lisa Phillips at Lisa_Phillips@scps.k12.fl.us.

For more information about the Florida Statewide Assessments program, please visit the portal at FLFAST.org.

Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during this test administration.

Sincerely,

Lisa Phillips

Assistant Principal

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times per year to track your student’s progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards throughout this school year. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will participate in the second administration (PM2) of the Grade 3-5 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) ELA Reading and Mathematics assessments between December 1st – December 18th. Your student’s results from PM2 are for informational purposes only. Student results for these assessments will be available for families in the Florida Department of Education’s Family Portal approximately one week after a student completes the assessment. 

 

FAST assessments are computer-adaptive tests taken on a computer or tablet. The questions get easier or more difficult depending on how the student responds, and each student will see different questions from a common item bank. Each test attempt (PM1, PM2, and PM3) will present 35–40 items that will cover the entire test “blueprint,” meaning students will encounter items representative of the standards within the subject or grade level. For more information on the test design, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/. If you or your student would like to interact with the online testing platform or review FAST ELA Reading and Mathematics sample items at home, sample test materials are available at https://flfast.org/families.html.

 

Please review the following policies with your student before testing:

§ Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to access any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom). If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test may be invalidated.

§ Calculator Policy—For Grades 7–8 FAST Mathematics, approved handheld scientific calculators may be used. For Grade 6 FAST Mathematics, a handheld four-function calculator may be used.

§ Testing Rules Acknowledgment— All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by clicking the box in the secure browser indicating they understand the testing rules.

§ Discussing Test Content after Testing— The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they click the box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.

§ Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated.

§ Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss any testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.  

 

If you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact Lisa Phillips at Lisa_Phillips@scps.k12.fl.us.

For more information about the FAST program, please visit the portal at FLFAST.org.

 

Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during this test administration.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lisa Phillips

Assistant Principal

Get ready to roll into a Bright Future with Seminole County Public Schools! Join us for Big Wheels: VPK & Kindergarten Kick-Off Event, a fun-filled morning for families of incoming VPK and Kindergarten students!

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026

🕘 9 AM – 12 PM

📍 Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford

Plus - Storytime, giveaways, food, and a visit from Clifford, the Big Red Dog!

Reserve your free tickets today at https://tinyurl.com/BigWheelsBrightFutures or click on the flyer below.

For only $20 the 2025-2026 Red Bug Yearbook is something you don't want to miss. Packed with this year's memories.

Yearbooks are not guaranteed for student/parents that have not pre-ordered.

(Student Name printed on the front cover)

Yearbooks with Personalization must be ordered by 01/23/2026.

Includes space for images and a message. Ads must be purchased and designed by 01/23/2026.

1/8 Page Ad - $20 (Yearbook sold separately)

1/4 Page Ad - $35 (Yearbook sold separately)

*Limited Ad space available.

Order Online at:

*A 5% service fee will be added to online orders.

Yearbooks will arrive on campus in May 2026.

Thank you!

Pursuant to Rule 6A-10.089 (5), F.A.C., Seminole County Public Schools requires parental authorization prior to students participating in school sponsored events and activities. Each student participating in the event or activity listed below must have this form completed and submitted prior to participating.

Description of the Events or Activities: Various Red Bug school sponsored and PTA sponsored activities including but not limited to: Book Fair, Field Day & Family Picnic, Picture Day, Teach-in, Egg Drop (5th), Turkey Parade (K), Veterans' Day Breakfast, Grandparents' Lunch, STEM Night, PTA Fun Run, PTA Events/Shows, Grade Level Activities/Celebrations, fundraisers and school performances.

Date(s) and Time(s): Events will be held on various dates and times during the 2025-2026 school year. All event dates and times will be published ahead of the event in the Principal's Newsletter and/or the Red Bug website.

Location: Red Bug Elementary

Sponsors/Guests: Sponsors, guests, speakers and performers will be approved by SCPS and/or the Principal.

Student Supervision: Student supervision will be provided by school personnel commensurate to the attendance at the event.