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Schools roundup
By Times staff writer 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 school's baseball and softball teams are seeking players and sponsors for their fundraising golf tournament April 28 at the Country Club of Carrollwood. Shotgun start is 1:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per player, which includes competition, awards and dinner. Proceeds will be used for school sporting equipment. For information, call Denise at 891-1771. BELLAMY ELEMENTARY: Class and individual pictures will be taken Tuesday. The school will be registering students for prekindergarten from 9 a.m. to noon Friday in the cafeteria, 9720 Wilsky Blvd. Parents must bring proof of income and their child's birth certificate, Social Security number and health and immunization records. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to register. For information, call 872-5387. CANNELLA ELEMENTARY: The Chick-fil-A restaurant on Waters Avenue will donate to the school a portion of all sales made by Cannella parents, faculty and staff from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A kindergarten roundup will offered at 8:30 a.m. Friday or 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the school cafeteria, 10707 Nixon Road. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency, Social Security number and immunization and health exam records. Children must be 5 years old to register. For information, call 975-6941. CHILES ELEMENTARY: The Bicycle Rodeo will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the school, 16541 Tampa Palms Blvd. Kids will learn about bike safety and ride through an obstacle course designed to demonstrate control skills. Don't forget to bring your bike and helmet. For information, call Dave Bryant at 977-7771. 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 School. For information, call 558-5422. CITRUS PARK ELEMENTARY: The school's spring carnival will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The event will include game booths and student art show. Food will be available for purchase. Citrus Park Elementary is at 7700 Gunn Highway. For information, call 558-5356. LAKE MAGDALENE ELEMENTARY: Donations are needed for the school's Pavilion Court Cover Auction scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday. The silent and live auction will help fund construction of the school's basketball court cover. For information, call Laura at 334-7090. OWRY ELEMENTARY: The kindergarten roundup will be at 8:30 a.m. April 23 in the school's multipurpose room, 11505 Country Hollow Drive. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, health and immunization records, Social Security number and proof of residency. Children must by 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register. For information, call 855-8178. LUTZ ELEMENTARY: The annual volunteer appreciation luncheon will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the school multipurpose room, 202 Fifth Ave. S. The kindergarten roundup is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 23. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, health and immunization records, Social Security number and proof of residency. Children must be 5 years old to register. For information, call 949-1452. 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. MORT ELEMENTARY: Family night will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the school cafeteria, 1806 E Bearss Ave. For information, call 975-7373. 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 will hold its annual spring carnival fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Activities will include a giant slide, moonwalk, games, clowns, face painting, pony rides and spin art. Advance tickets are five for $1. Tickets will also be available at the carnival for four for $1. For information, call 975-7390. Summer camps courses are being offered for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students may choose from courses that focus on art, cooking and games. Classes will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 10 to 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. WALKER MIDDLE: The School Advisory Council will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the school, 8282 N Mobley Road. For information, 631-4726. 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 Tuesday. 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. -- Please send news of your school's upcoming meetings and events to Schools Roundup, the St. Petersburg Times, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, or fax information to 269-5310. Deadline for items to appear Sunday is the prior Thursday.
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