School briefs

By DONNA WINCHESTER

© St. Petersburg Times,
published August 8, 2001

Back to School Care Fair is Aug. 11

Free medical exams, immunizations and backpacks filled with school supplies will be available Saturday to the first 2,000 school-aged children who register at the Junior League of St. Petersburg's fifth annual Back to School Care Fair.

The Pinellas County Health Department will provide immunizations and Bayfront Medical Center and St. Anthony's Health Care will provide medical examinations between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St. S.

Representatives from more than 30 community agencies will be available to introduce families to their services.

Each child must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The child's birth certificate and immunization records are required.

For information, call Karen Hajek, 345-3090, or Stephanie Dyer, 820-0558.

Twelve Pinellas teachers given arts grants

The Pinellas County Arts Council has awarded $9,442 to arts teachers from Pinellas County schools for work begun in the 2000-2001 school year. Twelve Pinellas County teachers received grants of up to $1,000 for significant arts education classroom or school projects and for professional development through advanced classes, workshops, conferences or seminars.

Teachers and projects include:

Sandra Rossiter, Bear Creek Elementary; students created original music to demonstrate concepts common to both music and academic subjects such as reading and mathematics.

Victoria Hagedorn, Walsingham Elementary; autistic students used karaoke to learn music and core academics.

Shannon DiLandro, Tarpon Springs Elementary; drama students brought touring performances to assisted living centers, nursing homes and adult day care centers.

Linda Langridge, South Ward, Rawlings and Frontier elementary schools; students created a multicultural arts project and art show.

Joey Miazga, Seminole Middle; implementation of a reading and music program based on The Phantom of the Opera.

Betsy Gordon, Rawlings Elementary; students created Deer on Parade exhibition on display during Arts Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee and at Florida Craftsmen Gallery.

Gail Benedict, Skyview Elementary; introduced students to woodwind playing, incorporating reading and mathematics into the lessons.

Judy Boyd, Robinson Challenge; students created a multicultural fair.

Teachers who received grants for advanced training include David Carbone, East Lake High; Randolph Allen, Cypress Woods Elementary; Patricia Albritton, Lakewood Elementary; and Brandon Barnes, Dixie Hollins High.

Volunteers needed for three Pinellas schools

Pinellas County schools community involvement office has announced a critical need for volunteers in three south Pinellas County schools.

Madeira Beach Middle, 591 Madeira Beach Causeway, needs mentors for 19 new Doorways scholarship recipients. Osceola Middle, 9301 98th St. N, Largo, is seeking mentors for four Doorways students. Riviera Middle, 501 62nd Ave. NE, needs at least six mentors for sixth-graders.

Mentors must be good listeners and role models and must attend a two-hour mentor training workshop.

For information, call the community involvement office, 588-6405.

Hotline provides information for teachers

Pinellas County schools has a new telephone information hotline that provides information for current and prospective substitute teachers.

Information available by calling 588-6369 includes general qualifications for substitute teachers; opportunities to register for upcoming workshops; information about a new pilot program for substitute teachers and a list of participating schools; and general information, announcements and emergency messages for current substitute teachers.

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