School roundup

ADAMS MIDDLE: Birthday notices can be placed on the marquee for $10. Order forms are available at the office. Birthdays are posted first-come, first-served. For information, call 975-7665.

ALONSO HIGH: The Hillsborough County School District will hold a dedication ceremony for the school at 2 p.m. today at Alonso High, 8302 Montague St. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony. For information, call 356-1525.

BAY CREST ELEMENTARY: The school is seeking a local or national company as a business partner. For information, call Jackie Scaglione or Darlene Choe at 872-5382.

BENITO MIDDLE: The School Advisory Council will meet at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 10101 Cross Creek Blvd. The PTSA will hold its general assembly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school cafeteria. The program will include a Positive Parenting workshop on "How to Survive the Middle School Years." For information, call 631-4694.

CANNELLA ELEMENTARY: There will be a fifth-grade parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the school media center, 10707 Nixon Road. The Chick-Fil-A on Waters Avenue will donate a portion of sales made between 5 and 8 p.m. Tuesday to the school. There will be a Parent Advisory Council meeting for parents of foreign language students at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school cafeteria. For information, call 975-6941.

CHILES ELEMENTARY: A kindergarten roundup is at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the multipurpose room. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, Social Security number, proof of residency and immunization records. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register for the upcoming school year. Chiles Elementary is at 16541 Tampa Palms Blvd. W. The School Advisory Council will meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday in the school media center. For information, call 558-5422.

CLARK ELEMENTARY: Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the school, 19002 Wood Sage Road. Call the school to schedule an appointment. For information, call 631-4333.

DICKENSON ELEMENTARY: Volunteers are needed for the school's field day on Friday. Interested parents can call Theresa Bonini at 873-4732.

ESSRIG ELEMENTARY: The school's book fair will be held in the media center this week. Book sales will be available during the school day and during school conference nights, which will be from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Call the school to schedule a conference. Essrig is at 13131 Lynn Turner Road. For information, call 975-7307.

FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY: Conference night is from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Call the school to schedule an appointment. Burger King night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The school's kindergarten orientation will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the school, 10112 Ola Ave. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency, Social Security number and immunization forms. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register. For information, call 975-7633.

HUNTER'S GREEN ELEMENTARY: Everybody's invited to the spring carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. today. The event includes rides, game booths, relay races, bake sale and prizes. Food from Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q and Domino's Pizza will be available for purchase. Pre-sale wristbands will be on sale at the school for $10 until Wednesday and $12 afterward. The school is at 9202 Highland Oak Drive. For information, call 973-7394.

LAKE MAGDALENE ELEMENTARY: Donations are needed for the school's Pavilion Court Cover Auction scheduled for 7 p.m. April 20. The silent and live auction helps fund the construction of school's basketball court cover. For information, call Laura at 334-7090.

MANISCALCO ELEMENTARY: The School Advisory Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the media center, 939 Debuel Road. Parents and new students are invited to the school's kindergarten roundup at 9 a.m. Friday. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency, Social Security number and immunization records. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register. For information, call 949-0337.

MCKITRICK ELEMENTARY: The School Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the media center, 5503 Lutz-Lake Fern Road. For information, call 558-5427.

MORGAN WOODS ELEMENTARY: Birthday notices can be posted on the school's marquee for $15. Proceeds will benefit the school's technology program. For information, call 872-5369.

SICKLES HIGH: Birthday notices can be posted on the marquee for $20. Proceeds will help fund student scholarships and teacher grants. For information, call Rhonda at 920-2459.

TAMPA PALMS ELEMENTARY: The school's kindergarten roundup is at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the cafeteria. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, Social Security number, immunization records and proof of residency. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register for the upcoming year. For information, call 975-7390.

WESTCHASE ELEMENTARY: The school at 9517 W Linebaugh Ave. will offer a kindergarten orientation for parents of students attending the school next year at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, Social Security number, proof of residency and immunization records. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register. For information, call 631-4600.

ACT: The ACT will be administered June 8 at the University of South Florida and Hillsborough and Chamberlain high schools. Registration deadline is May 3. Cost is $24. Late registration is an additional $15. Students may register online at www.act.org. For information, call (319) 337-1270.

SAT: The SAT will be administered May 4 at Gaither, Hillsborough, King and Sickles high schools. Registration deadline is March 29. Cost is $25. Late registration is an additional $25. Students may register online at www.collegeboard.com. For information, call (609) 771-7600.

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