School briefs

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published October 24, 2000

Learn about magnet programs

These high school magnet programs will have discovery nights to introduce students and parents to their curriculums:

Center Wellness and Medical Professions, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St. S, Gulfport, and Palm Harbor University High School at 1900 Omaha St., Palm Harbor

Center for Advanced Technologies, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Lakewood High School at 1400 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg

International Baccalaureate Program, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Palm Harbor University High School, 1900 Omaha St., Palm Harbor

Agriscience Academy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Tarpon Springs High School, 1411 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs

Criminal Justice Academy, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2., at Pinellas Park High School, 6305 118th Ave. N, Largo

Pinellas Academy for the Technical Arts, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at PTEC -- St. Petersburg, 901 34th St. S, St. Petersburg

Schools still need Teach-In volunteers

Join the Great American Teach-In on Nov. 15. Visit the public school of your choice and share your talents and hobbies with the next generation. You can stop by for an hour or all day, depending on what's convenient for you. If you're interested, sign up today. Brochures and registration forms are available in all schools. The registration deadline is Nov. 8. For more information, call the Teach-In coordinator at any public school or information services at (727) 588-6297.

Celebrate fall with local schools

Skycrest Elementary PTA will be hosting a fall carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. All funds raised by the event will go toward a cover for outdoor physical education facilities. The fun-filled day will include games, prizes, face painting, great food and a haunted house. Skycrest Elementary is at 10 N Corona Ave., Clearwater. For information, call (727) 469-5987.

Plumb Elementary School PTA will host two fall events. The public is invited to a spaghetti dinner, featuring pumpkin decorating and a haunted house at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The group also will host a carnival with games, clowns, a magician and pony rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Plumb Elementary is at 1920 Lakeview Road, Clearwater. For more information, call (727) 469-5976.

Youth essay contest by VFW

VFW posts 2473 and 1658 and their ladies auxiliaries are sponsoring an essay contest for seventh and eighth graders. This years theme is "What does it mean to be patriotic?" The deadline for entries in Dec. 1. For a contest application and information, call (727) 738-4473cq.

Get fit

An aerobics/fitness class is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Seminole High School. The class is for all levels and ages and includes floor aerobics, kick boxing, weight training and stretching. Participants pay per class without long term commitments. For more information, call Laura Dantzscher at (727) 588-6144.

Auction scheduled

The Council for Exceptional Children Suncoast Chapter 176 will hold its "America's Children Auction" from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at Temple B'nai Israel, 1685 Belcher Road S, Clearwater. Proceeds will fund scholarships and exceptional education activities. Auction items include art, fine crafts, antiques, sports memorabilia and more. For information, call (727) 725-7982 or (727) 789-1527.

Big-Band benefit

Clearwater Discovery is hosting a benefit concert featuring the 42nd Street Big Band, teeming with professional musicians who have played with Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and other big-band greats. Students and teachers of Clearwater Discovery also will be performing. The concert will take place 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at the Clearwater Discovery gym, 1220 Palmetto St., Clearwater. For tickets or information, call music instructor Robert Boyd at (727) 298-1616.

Young musicians sought

LARGO -- Sonny La Rosa and America's Youngest Jazz Band is looking for children under 12 who would like to be in the band. No entertainment experience necessary. If you play an instrument, call Sonny La Rosa, 725-1788.

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