Schools roundup

© St. Petersburg Times,
published October 14, 2001

ADAMS MIDDLE: Birthday notices can be placed on the school's marquee for $10. Order forms are available at the office. Birthdays are posted on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (813) 975-7665.

BELLAMY ELEMENTARY: Student pictures will be taken Oct. 24. For information, call (813) 872-5387.

CHAMBERLAIN HIGH: The School Advisory Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the teachers' cafeteria, 9401 North Blvd. For information, call (813) 975-7677.

CITRUS PARK ELEMENTARY: The PTA will present Family Science Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the school. The free event will feature hands-on experiments and a live animal exhibit, courtesy of the Sickles High Future Farmers of America.

The student council will collect monetary donations for the Silver Shield Foundation, for children of fallen firefighters and law enforcerment officers, until the end of October. Also, teachers will accept donated items to sell at a rummage sale Oct. 27 at the school, 7700 Gunn Highway. For information, call Stephanie Worrell at (813) 558-5356.

DAVIDSEN MIDDLE: The band and orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Monday in the school gymnasium, 10501 Montague St. For information, call (813) 558-5300.

School district guidance counselors invite eighth-graders and their parents to a career planning meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Topics of discussion will include the importance of setting educational goals, planning for high school courses, and completing an educational and career plan.

ESSRIG ELEMENTARY: Conference nights are 3:30 to 8:30 Tuesday and Thursday. The media center's weeklong book fair will be open both nights for parents and students as well as during normal school hours. Proceeds will help purchase books, software programs and supplies for the media center. For information, call (813) 975-7307.

GAITHER HIGH: The school is accepting applications for vendors and craft booths for its 10th annual craft show on Dec. 1 and 2. Deadline is Nov. 17. For information, call Connie at (813) 968-3106.

HILL MIDDLE: Conference night is from 5 to 9 Thursday at the school, 5200 Ehrlich Road. Call your child's teacher to schedule an appointment. For information, call (813) 975-7325.

HUNTER'S GREEN ELEMENTARY: The school's fourth annual pumpkin and bake sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday by the bus entrance on Cross Creek Road. Proceeds will benefit the school's fifth-grade celebration. For information, call (813) 973-7394.

LAKE MAGDALENE ELEMENTARY: Conference night will be held from 3 to 8 Thursday at the school, 2002 Pine Lake Drive. Parents and students are invited to stop by the media center for the school's book fair. For information, call (813) 975-7625.

Reading tutors are needed once a week for 20 to 30 minutes. For information, call Libby Mills at (813) 960-3635.

MANISCALCO ELEMENTARY: Perspective and existing volunteers are invited to the school's volunteer orientation at 9 a.m. Oct. 26 in the media center, 939 Debuel Road. For information, call (813) 949-0337. MORT ELEMENTARY: The Say-No-To-Drugs Parade begins at 8:15 a.m. Thursday at the school, 1806 E Bearss Ave. For information, call (813) 975-7373.

Conference night will be held from 3:30 to 8:30 Oct. 25.

NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY: Conference night will be Thursday at the school, 16438 Hutchison Road. For information, call (813) 975-7315.

The PTA will hold its pumpkin patch sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the school. Assorted pumpkins and fall decorating items will be available. For information, call (813) 975-7321.

The school will present its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27. Events include a craft show, giant slide, dunk tank, games, moonwalk, pony ride, face painting, teacher talent show, bake sale, other food and silent auction. For information, call (813) 975-7321 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PRIDE ELEMENTARY: Cub Scout Pack 108 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school's multipurpose room, 18271 Kinnan St. For information, call Bob Wood at (813) 994-9783.

The PTA will present its pumpkin patch sale Thursday through Oct. 27 on the school grounds. Hours are 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call Joe Golicher at (813) 991-9202 or Pam Nevitt at (813) 994-0384.

SCHWARZKOPF ELEMENTARY: Entertainment books are available for $20. Books contain coupons for restaurants, movies, dry cleaning and travel. Proceeds will help fund school projects. For information, call Betsy at (813) 975-6945.

The PTA is seeking corporate sponsors for its winter walk-a-thon in December. Each company will have its name printed on the official walk-a-thon T-shirt. Companies wishing to become sponsors can donate $150 or more. For information, call Betsy at (813) 975-6945.

SICKLES HIGH: Birthday notices may be posted on the school marquee for $20. Proceeds will help fund student scholarships and teacher grants. For information, call Rhonda at (813) 920-2459.

TAMPA PALMS ELEMENTARY: Conference night is scheduled for Thursday at the school, 6100 Tampa Palms Blvd. Call your child's teacher to schedule an appointment. For information, call (813) 975-7390.

WESTCHASE ELEMENTARY: Teachers will present an overview of the school's writing program to first- and second-grade parents from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the multipurpose room, 9517 W Linebaugh Ave.

The school's Fall Festival, featuring more than 55 booths and activities, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the school. Event activities will include a dunking booth, face painting, games and fortunetelling. Booth tickets are 50 cents each. Rib dinners are $7, chicken dinners, $5, and hot dog dinners, $1.50. Coffee, soft drinks, snacks and dessert will also be available. Presale tickets may be purchased at the main office. Proceeds will help fund classroom extras. For information on either event, call (813) 631-4600.

WHARTON HIGH: The school will host a blood drive Thursday. Students must be at least 18 years old to donate. For information, call (813) 631-4710.

WRITING CONTEST: The GFWC Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club is sponsoring the GFWC Youth Writing Contest. Students in grades 1-12 may submit one poem or short story. Poems may be any style, with a length of eight and 30 lines. Stories should be limited to 2,000 words. Include on the top corner of each page submitted: Name, address, telephone number, school, grade, sponsoring club (Lutz-Land O' Lakes Woman's Club) and title of the manuscript. Winners will receive a $50 U.S. savings bond. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 31. Send entries to Project Chairman, Nancy Jaszczak, 2516 Shorewood Lane, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639. For information, call Jaszczak at (813) 996-3492.

ACT TEST: The ACT exam will be administered Dec. 8 at USF and Chamberlain, Gaither and Hillsborough high schools. Registration deadline is Nov. 2. 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 exam will be administered Dec. 1 at USF and Chamberlain, Hillsborough, King, Sickles and Wharton high schools. Registration deadline is Oct. 27. Cost is $25. Late registration is an additional $25. Students may register online for the SAT at collegeboard.com. For information, call (609) 771-7600.

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