Schools roundup

By Compiled by Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published November 26, 2000

ADAMS MIDDLE: The intermediate, advanced and jazz bands will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the cafeteria at the school, 10201 North Boulevard. Baked goods will be available for purchase. For information, call (813) 975-7665.

CANNELLA ELEMENTARY: Children's picture book author Jim Aylesworth will visit the school and speak to kindergartners and first-, second- and third-graders Nov. 27 in their classrooms. For information, call (813) 975-6941.

CARROLLWOOD ELEMENTARY: Tutors are needed to assist students in reading, writing and math. For information, call Sandra Beekman at (813) 964-0118.

CHAMBERLAIN HIGH: The chorus will perform its holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. For information, call (813) 975-7677.

CITRUS PARK ELEMENTARY: The chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the auditorium at Sickles High, 7590 Gunn Highway. For information, call (813) 558-5356.

GAITHER HIGH: The Athletic Booster Club is accepting applications from crafters and food vendors who want to participate in the Fall Craft Show on Dec. 2 and 3. For information, call (813) 975-7340.

SICKLES HIGH: The PTSA Family Dinner Night will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Buca Di Beppo, 11511 N Dale Mabry Highway. Cost is $7, which includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and a drink. Dine in or carry out. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call Cyndee Crabtree at (813) 920-5443.

The school's baseball boosters are taking orders for poinsettias in 6-inch pots at $5 apiece Poinsettias will be available for pickup Dec. 2 at the school, 7950 Gunn Highway. Proceeds will benefit the baseball team. For information, call (813) 961-1478.

Birthday announcements can be posted on the Sickles marquee for $20. Proceeds will benefit the PTSA's student scholarships and teacher mini-grants. For information, call Sharon at (813) 926-0604.

UPCOMING SAT EXAM: The SAT exam will be administered on Jan. 27 at the following area schools: Chamberlain High, Hillsborough High and Sickles High. Registration deadline is Dec. 22. Cost is $24. Late registration is an additional $15. Students can register online for the SAT at http://www.collegeboard.com. For information, call (609) 771-7600.

UPCOMING ACT EXAM: The ACT exam will be administered Feb. 10 at the following area schools: Hillsborough High and King High. Registration deadline is Jan. 5. Cost is $26. Late registration is an additional $15. Students can register online at http://www.act.org. For information, call (800) 525-6926.

WRITING CONTEST: The GFWC Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club will sponsor the GFWC Youth Writing Contest for students in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Students in grades one through 12 may enter one poem and/or one short story. Poems must be between 8 and 30 lines and may be written in any style. Short stories are limited to 2,000 words. A $50 U.S. savings bond will be awarded to winners in each category. Entries must be submitted by Nov. 30 to Nancy Jaszczak, 2516 Shorewood Lane, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639. For information, call (813) 996-3492.

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