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Last Update: 01/17/2007


Information - Fun Stuff

  • Flag Ceremony - A monthly event where students are recognized for outstanding achievement and behavior. Certain flag ceremonies have a specific emphasis such as Red Ribbon Week or Million Minutes of Reading.
     

  • Challenger Award - This award is given each week to one person out of every class who has exhibited citizenship, positive behavior, and leadership qualities.
     

  • Foster Frolics - A fun-filled afternoon on our campus. Tickets are sold in advance and on the day of the event that are redeemable for food and activities. Money goes to help P.T.A. and Safety Patrols. Traditionally held in the fall.
     

  • Spring Arts Festival - This annual festival is held each spring and highlights art, music, science projects, and class work completed by the students during the year.
     

  • Halloween Parade - What a wonderful time we have when all of the school dresses up for Halloween. The classes participate in a parade around the campus for all to enjoy.

Mission Statement

At Stephen Foster, we
challenge students to
become all they can be -
Accepting responsibility for
their choices and feeling
pride in their
accomplishments. We
provide a caring, learning
environment, encouraging a
partnership of mutual
respect within the Foster
community.
 

3800 NW 6th St.
Gainesville. FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
(352) 955-6746 fax