Schools roundup

© St. Petersburg Times,
published October 28, 2001

ADAMS MIDDLE: There will be an information meeting on Chamberlain High's Advanced Placement Scholars Program at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in the media center at Adams Middle School, 10201 N Boulevard. Parents interested in learning more about the school's new program are invited to attend. For information, call 975-7677, ext. 350. Birthday notices can be placed on the school's marquee for $10. Order forms are available at the office. Birthdays are posted first-come, first-served. For information, call 975-7665.

BENITO MIDDLE: Representatives from King High will speak to eighth-graders about the school's International Baccalaureate program at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. For information, call 631-4694.

CANNELLA ELEMENTARY: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will present a program for parents on Halloween safety and sexual predators at 7 p.m. Monday in the school's cafeteria, 10707 Nixon Road. For information, call (813) 975-6941.

Student picture retakes will be on Thursday.

CARROLLWOOD ELEMENTARY: Literacy Dress-Up Day will be Wednesday. For information, call 975-7640.

CHAMBERLAIN HIGH: There will be an information meeting on Chamberlain High's Advanced Placement Scholars Program at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in the media center at Adams Middle School, 10201 N Boulevard. The meeting is open to any parent interested in learning more about the program. For information, call 975-7677, ext. 350.

CHILES ELEMENTARY: The School Advisory Council is now forming. Parents who want to join should call principal Shari Beaubien. SAC members set goals and help make decisions on ways to improve the school. For information, call 558-5422.

CITRUS PARK ELEMENTARY: Student picture retakes will be Monday. For information, call 558-5356.

CLARK ELEMENTARY: Parents are invited to Book-O-Ween at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the school, 19002 Wood Sage Drive. Students will be dressed as their favorite book characters, and winners of the jack-o'-lantern decorating contest will be announced. For information, call 631-4333.

DAVIDSEN MIDDLE: School district guidance counselors invite eighth-graders and their parents to a career planning meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 10501 Montague St. Topics include the importance of setting educational goals, planning for high school courses and completing an educational and career plan. For information, call 558-5300.

The school's Medieval Fair will be from 1 to 3:45 p.m. Friday. The event will include rock climbing, face painting, ring toss, rides, games and refreshments. Presale tickets are five for $1 or four for $1 at the event. Volunteers are still needed to help set up and tend booths. To volunteer, call Joanne at 792-8308. A CPR course for students, parents and teachers will be offered from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the school's cafeteria. Cost is $10 for PTSA members, $20 for nonmembers.

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

HUNTER'S GREEN ELEMENTARY: Book-O-Ween is set for 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. Students may read a book, tell classmates about the story and dress up in character. Parents are welcome. For information, call 973-7394.

LAKE MAGDALENE ELEMENTARY: Children will participate in a book character parade at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the school, 2002 Pine Lake Drive. Parents are invited to attend. For information, call (813) 975-7625.

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

LUTZ ELEMENTARY: The school's book character parade will start at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Parents may bring lawn chairs and watch the kids march around the school dressed as their favorite book characters. For information, call 949-1452.

McKITRICK ELEMENTARY: Photo retakes will be taken Tuesday. For information, call 558-5427.

MORT ELEMENTARY: PTA Night will be Tuesday at the school, 1806 E Bearss Ave. Red Baron frozen pizza will provide free pizza in celebration of the school's participation in CANSTRUCTION 2001, a community service project focusing on the nation's hunger problem. Dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The kindergarten performance begins at 6:45 p.m. For information, call (813) 975-7373.

PRIDE ELEMENTARY: The second annual Pride PTA Golf Scramble is set for 1 p.m. Friday at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club, 10630 Plantation Bay Drive. Cost is $65 per player. This includes golf and cart fees, range balls, goodie bag, beverages and catered dinner at the Arbor Greene Community Center. Nongolfers may also attend the dinner. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $5.50 for children. For information or registration, call Bob at 994-1176.

SCHWARZKOPF ELEMENTARY: The third-grade spelling bee will be at 9 a.m. Friday. Dad's Club members, known as the Papa Bears, will act as the judges.

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 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 975-6945.

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

WALKER MIDDLE: School district guidance counselors invite eighth-graders and their parents to a career planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the school, 8282 N Mobley Road. Topics include the importance of setting educational goals, planning for high school courses and completing an educational and career plan. For information, call 631-4726.

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 Wednesday. Send entries to project chairman Nancy Jaszczak, 2516 Shorewood Lane, Land O'Lakes, FL 34639. For information, call Jaszczak at 996-3492.

ACT TEST: The ACT exam will be administered Dec. 8 at USF and Chamberlain, Gaither and Hillsborough high schools. Registration deadline is Friday. Cost is $24. Late registration is an additional $15. Students may register online at www.act.org. For information, call (319) 337-1270.

SAT TEST: The SAT exam will be administered Jan. 26 at Chamberlain, Hillsborough and Sickles high schools. Registration deadline is Dec. 21. Cost is $25. Late registration is an additional $25. Students may register online for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. For information, call (609) 771-7600.

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