Schools Roundup

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

BELLAMY ELEMENTARY: Students will present the musical "Santa, You've Got Mail," at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 in the auditorium at Alonso High, 8302 Montague St. The play will include performances by the Bells of Freedom hand bell group, the Liberty Singers and the All-Star Chorus. For information, call 872-5387.

CANNELLA ELEMENTARY: The School Advisory Council will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday in the office conference room, 10707 Nixon Road. For information, call 975-6941.

CLAYWELL ELEMENTARY: The Cub and Cougar Chorus will present its winter concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school's cafeteria, 4500 Northdale Blvd. For information, call 975-7300. The PTA's Holiday Dinner Dance will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 14 at Northdale Golf Club, 4417 Northdale Blvd. All Claywell parents, staff and faculty are invited to the adults-only event. Tickets are $20 per person. Deadline to register is Friday. For information, call the PTA line at 269-9934. The school will collect new toys for a holiday toy drive from Wednesday until Dec. 14. For information, call 975-7300.

CHAMBERLAIN HIGH: Seniors and their parents are invited to a financial aid workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 9401 N Boulevard. For information, call 975-7677.

CHILES ELEMENTARY: The PTA board will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the PTA office at the school, 16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W. For information, call 558-5422.

CLARK ELEMENTARY: Toy donations for children at Shaw and Clark elementaries will be collected until Friday. Donations may be dropped off at the main office during school hours. Children who donate a toy will receive a small prize. Outside donations will be accepted. The school is at 19002 Wood Sage Road. For information, call 631-4333.

DAVIDSEN MIDDLE: The school's book fair is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily this week in the school's media center, 10501 Montague St. For information or to volunteer, call Sherry at 263-3165.

ESSRIG ELEMENTARY: The school will present its December Dazzle at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gaither High, 16200 N Dale Mabry Highway. The event will include performances by teachers and the fifth-grade chorus. For information, call 975-7307.

FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY: Students and parents are invited to Winter Craft Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the school's multipurpose room, 10112 Ola Ave. Children will also can visit Santa's Secret Workshop to purchase gifts for family members. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children. For information, call 975-7633.

GAITHER HIGH: The school's 10th annual craft show will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 16200 N Dale Mabry Highway. For information, call 975-7340.

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

LUTZ ELEMENTARY: The chorus will perform its winter concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 in the school's multipurpose room, 202 Fifth Ave. SE. For information, call 949-1452. MANISCALCO ELEMENTARY: The school's winter concert will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the school, 939 Debuel Road. For information, call 949-0337.

McKITRICK ELEMENTARY: The Cub Scout pack meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday in the school's cafeteria, 5503 Lutz-Lake Fern Road. For information, call 558-5427. The holiday toy drive will be this week. Toys will be donated to a local charity. For information, call 558-5427.

MORT ELEMENTARY: Burger King Night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. The restaurant at Florida and Bearss avenues will donate to the school a portion of proceeds from the sale of food made by Mort parents and staff. For information, call 975-7373.

SCHWARZKOPF ELEMENTARY: The PTA is seeking corporate sponsors for its winter walk-a-thon in December. Each company will have its name printed on the walk-a-thon T-shirt. To become a sponsor, companies can donate $150 or more. For information, call Betsy at 975-6945.

SICKLES HIGH: The band's holiday performance will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school's auditorium, 7950 Gunn Highway. For information, call 631-4742.

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

TAMPA PALMS ELEMENTARY: The chorus will present its winter concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school's cafeteria, 6100 Tampa Palms Blvd. For information, call 975-7390.

WALKER MIDDLE: The School Advisory Council will meet at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 11 in the school's media center, 8282 N Mobley Road. A PTSA Board will also meet at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 631-4726.

The school's chorus concert will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the auditorium at Sickles High, 7950 Gunn Highway. For information, call 631-4726.

WESTCHASE ELEMENTARY: The school's book fair will be this week during school hours in the media center. Extended fair hours will be until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. For information, call 631-4600.

Parents and students are invited to view student artwork during Primary Museum Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school's multipurpose room, 9517 W Linebaugh Ave.

The PTA will meet at 6:30 p.m Thursday, followed by the Smart Discipline Workshop. For information, call 631-4600.

WHARTON HIGH: Seniors and their parents are invited to a financial aid workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. For information, call 631-4710.

ACT: The ACT exam will be administered Feb. 9 at the University of South Florida and Hillsborough, King, Leto, Sickles and Wharton high schools. Registration deadline is Jan. 4. 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 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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