Class notes

School calendar

End of second quarter is Dec. 19.

Winter break is Dec. 20 through Jan. 4.

Denham Oaks Elementary: Sertoma hearing screenings, Thursday.

Pasco Elementary: Carols and Cocoa, Dec. 19 in the multipurpose room. Parents are invited to join their children in this festive event. Call the school and find out what time your child will be attending.

Pine View Middle: School Play, 3 p.m. Friday at Land O'Lakes High.

St. Anthony Catholic: Students are collecting non-perishable food items for needy families in east Pasco County. For information or to donate, call (352-588-3041.

R.B. Stewart Middle: Golfers are needed for a fundraiser sponsored by the cheerleaders. Registration is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with a shot gun start at 9:30 a.m. at Scotland Yards. Cost s $50 per person. All ages are welcome. For information, call Lee or Tracy Mehon at (813) 780-7575. School T-shirts are being sold for $7. See Mrs. Horton in room 23 during announcements or during fourth-period.

BRIEFS

A Scholastic Book Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City.

Crafts for Kids, 2 p.m. Saturday at the New River Library Branch, 34043 State Rd. 54, Zephyrhills.

Those wanting to make local contributions this holiday season might want to consider giving to the Pasco County Schools (ABC) Assist, Believe and Care Committees, which assist needy students and their families. At this time of year, those who qualify for aid are making out their wish lists for the holiday season. Those who are interested can adopt a child or family. Money donations are also welcome. For information or to donate, simply call the school of your choice and ask for the ABC coordinator.

The Pasco County School's Head Start/School Readiness Program is accepting applications. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2001, and families must meet low income guidelines. Those wanting to apply must provide the following documentation: child's birth certificate, proof of family income (2000 1040, W-2, four weekly pay stubs, letter from employer, TANF verification or subsidized child care eligibility), child's Medicaid card (or proof of application) or other insurance, child's Social Security card. For information call East Pasco Pre-K Services Cottage at (352) 524-2730, or Central Pasco Pre-K District Office at (813) 794-2730.

NEWSMAKERS

NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Sand Pine Elementary: Alexander Cypriano, kindergarten; Dennis Arnett, first grade; Jordanne Laurito, first grade; Shaine Herrick, second grade; Janae Mason, fourth grade; Aimee Delorenzo, fifth grade; and Kelsey Bain, fourth grade.

Zephyrhills High: Mickey Davis was named Student of the Month. Kim Martin is the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Month.

Pasco Middle: Krystal Rodriguez, Dylan Giella, Madison Murray, Chrissy Sherrow, Chris Burgos, Courtney Williams, Samuel Gines, Constance Lindsay, Joel Barnes, India Kinsley, Nicole Harris, Vanessa Celedon, Amador Hernandez, Eric Clemmons and Walter Vickers.

Stewart Middle: Matt Griffis, Devin Brooks, Kristin Donahue, Hilary Buckler, Jesse Bolden, Jackie DeLong, Shane Owens, Ryan Pillivant, Alisha Knopp, Charlie Watkins, Travis Eldridge, Joe Negron, Jeff Morrow, William Miller, Miranda Callow, D.J. Hough, Amanda Patrias, Ian Lanphier, Cassandra Wirth, Caitlyn Bass, Katlyn Fern, Kassie Chauncey, Megan Greene, Dana Howell, Daniel Crowley, Zack Mills-Moore, Lauren Dotson, Adam Piccolo, Joseph Brewster and Jennifer Reynolds. Jesse Bolden was also named Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month.

Pasco Middle School Yearbook Staff: Rashad Jefferson, Sandra Garcia, Chris Christy, Chris Reid, Ben Griffis, Dustin Duffy, Diona Arfaras, Joshua Jones and Hooley Keith. Yearbook sponsor is Ms. Tracy Tuman.

Teresa Doolittle, a student at Stewart Middle School, auditioned and won a spot in the Florida All-State Seventh and Eighth Grade Honor Band.

Emilia Antosiewicz of Mitchell High, Maika Nguyen of Gulf High and Michael Duncan from River Ridge High were named winners of the 2001 Turn Around Scholarship Award sponsored by the Pasco Pediatric Foundation. These students have beaten the odds by overcoming physical, educational, emotional and financial hardships. Students were also nominated by school staff members because of their unselfish contribution to their community and their peers.

Barbara DeWitt has been named Teacher of the Year at James Irvin Education Center. Sharon Lonon was named School Related Personnel of the Year. Steven Blankenship, Adam Lewellen, Chris Mosley and Deric Pelletier won first place in the Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest. Graduate level students are Mary Bazemore, Eric Blazczyk, Larry Brown, Kinsey Carr, Thomas Crouse, Anthony Curry, Ronnie Curry, Kevin Floyd, Menyon Holloman, John Janney, Tyree Jenkins, Anthony Johnson, Chris Mathis, Chris Mosley, Deric Pelletier, John Peyton, Justin Simonds, Amanda Thielen and Brandon Wilinson.

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