" Welcome to Calusa Park Elementary, home of the Black Bears! I am thankful to be the principal of this outstanding school where “Kids are the Heart of the Matter!” Our success is attributed to the dedication and commitment of the Calusa Park staff, the hard work of your children, as well as the strong collaboration between the school and home. Your support is greatly appreciated! We are committed to providing all students an engaging, differentiated, and rigorous education as we continue our pursuit of academic excellence. I encourage you to be actively involved in your child’s education and I look forward to meeting you at our many school activities. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook @blackbearsroar. See you soon! "