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.

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.

CANNELLA ELEMENTARY: The School Advisory Council will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday in the school conference room, 10707 Nixon Road. There will be a skating party from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Skateworld, 7510 Paula Drive. For information, call 975-6941.

CHILES ELEMENTARY: Parents, students and staff are invited to dine at Winner's Grill from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout April. The restaurant at 16023 Tampa Palms Blvd. W will donate 20 percent of food sales to the fifth-grade celebration. Just tell your server you want your meal credited to Chiles Elementary. For information, call 558-5422.

CITRUS PARK ELEMENTARY: The kindergarten roundup will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the school's media center, 7700 Gunn Highway. The Head Start roundup will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 10 in the media center. 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 kindergarten. For information, call 558-5356.

CLAYWELL ELEMENTARY: Chick-Fil-A Night will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The restaurant at 15801 N Dale Mabry Highway will donate a portion of food sales to the school. For information, call 975-7300.

HILL MIDDLE: The School Advisory Council will meet at 5 p.m. April 8 in the media center, 5200 Ehrlich Road. For information, call 975-7325.

HUNTER'S GREEN ELEMENTARY: The school's golf tournament will be at 8:30 a.m. April 12 at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club, 10630 Plantation Bay Drive. Cost is $75 per player. Proceeds will help fund the "Kids Under Cover Campaign." For information, call Eliza Meyer at 991-6921.

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 will help fund construction of the school's basketball court cover. For information, call Laura at 334-7090.

LUTZ ELEMENTARY: The annual volunteer appreciation luncheon will be at 10:30 a.m. April 17 in the school multipurpose room, 202 Fifth Ave. S. Reservation deadline is Tuesday. For information, call 949-1452.

MORGAN WOODS ELEMENTARY: The kindergarten roundup will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the school media center, 7001 Armand Drive. Parents should 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. 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.

MORT ELEMENTARY: The head start and prekindergarten roundup will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school multipurpose room, 1806 E Bearss Ave. Parent-teacher conferences will be from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Call the school to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher. For information, call 975-7373.

NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY: The school's kindergarten roundup will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the school cafeteria, 16438 Hutchison Road. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, Social Security number, immunization records and proof of residency. School T-shirts and rest mats will be available for purchase. For information, call 975-7315. The Dads' Club golf tournament will be April 13 at the Eagles Golf and Country Club on Nine Eagles Drive in Odessa. Registration will begin at noon. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Cost is $70 per player or $280 for foursomes. Cost includes greens fee, cart rental and barbecue dinner at the clubhouse. For information, call Paul at 264-5134 or Phil at 264-2001.

SICKLES HIGH: The school will host a Family Awareness Workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. April 8 in the school auditorium, 7950 Gunn Highway. The program will focus on the dangers of drinking and driving. There will also be an all-you-can-eat pizza dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Cost is $5. The PTSA will be taking nominations for next year's board at its general meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. that evening. Babysitting is available with reservations. For information, call Teresa Aucoin at 631-4742. 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 will offer summer camp courses for students in kindergarten through Grade 6. Students may choose from a variety of courses that focus on art, cooking and games. Classes will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 10-21. Cost is $130 per class. Tuition scholarships are available for students who receive free or reduced lunch. Application deadline is April 22. Tampa Palms Elementary is at 6100 Tampa Palms Blvd. For information, call 975-7390.

WESTCHASE ELEMENTARY: The school's Battle of the Books competition will be at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room, 9517 W Linebaugh Ave. The academic awards assemblies for the third report period will be Thursday at 8:15 a.m. for Grade 4 and 9:15 a.m. for Grade 3 and on Friday at 8:15 a.m. for Grade 2 and 9:15 a.m. for Grade 1. Parents are invited to all events. For information, call 631-4600.

ESSAY CONTEST: Students in Grades 1 through 12 may enter this year's "Tampa Father of the Year" essay contest. Participants should write an essay on "What My Father Means To Me." Winners and runners-up will be selected from each grade level and will be eligible for selection as one of five essay finalists by the National Center of Fathering. Submission deadline is April 16. Entry forms are available at school. For information, call 356-1293, ext. 224.

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 June 1 at the University of South Florida and Chamberlain, Hillsborough and Sickles high schools. Registration deadline is April 26. 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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