School News - 11/03/11 Cont'd
Southwest Middle
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Southwest Middle peer mediators (l. to r.) Jack Carnevale, Gabe Azarcon, Caitlyn Huber, Paola Charco, teacher Kathy Meena, Kayla Dixon, and Chad and Collin Clennan are recognized at an Orange County Public Schools board meeting. |
Southwest Middle peer mediators were recognized during an Orange County Public Schools board meeting for a video highlighting their contributions to SWMS’s Autistic Unit. Students volunteer as peer mediators to aid in the safety and educational needs of the school’s autistic students, as well as serve as models for autism awareness and compassion for others. |
Dr. Phillips High
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Dr. Phillips High 2003 graduates Bobby Adelson Jr. (left) and Danny Snow (right) congratulate 2010-11 DPHS senior Bianca Alvarez for receiving the seventh annual Hug Life Award Scholarship. |
After graduating from Dr. Phillips High in 2003, Bobby Adelson Jr. and Danny Snow began the annual Hug Life Award Scholarship. The men collect their spare change throughout the school year and give one $500 scholarship to a college-bound senior who demonstrates courtesy and respect for fellow students, teachers and administrators, and is active in the community. Congratulations to Bianca Alvarez for being named the award recipient for the 2010-11 school year. Bianca is currently a freshman at Florida State University. |
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Dr. Phillips High will hold a silent auction Nov. 4 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. during DPHS’s home football game. All proceeds benefit Freedom Ride Inc., a therapeutic horseback-riding facility serving people age 4 and older who have special needs. For more information, call 407-355-3200. |
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As part of Gingerbread Man Day, Foundation Academy kindergartners in Mrs. Crain’s class make, bake and eat a large gingerbread man. |
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The First Academy, located at 2667 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando, will hold a fall open house for prospective parents Nov. 13 from 2-4 p.m. Attendees can meet with teachers and tour the campus. The Christ centered college-preparatory school offers instruction in grades K4 through 12. For more information, call 407-206-8602 or visit www.thefirstacademy.org on the Web. |
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Foundation Academy seniors Kelvin Ankoh and Kylie Butcher are crowned homecoming king and queen. |
Foundation Academy held a weeklong homecoming celebration with a different theme each day. The festivities concluded with a Spirit Day and pep rally before the football game. During halftime, seniors Kelvin Ankoh and Kylie Butcher were crowned homecoming king and queen. Afterward, students attended a luau-themed dance in the gymnasium. |
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Foundation Academy fifthgraders (l. to r.) Payton Graziotti, Aubrey Crain, Ian Fitzpatrick and Jett Chesbro make “puppy chow” snacks during a math project. |
Foundation Academy fifth grade math students participated in a hands-on math project where they used measurements and fraction skills to make “puppy chow.” The children were challenged to increase the recipe enough to share with their grandparents in honor of Grandparents Day. |
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Montessori World School, located at 11659 Ruby Lake Road in Orlando, will hold an open house Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. The authentic Montessori school offers programs for toddlers; and primary, elementary and middle school students. For more information, call 407-239-6024 or visit www.montessoriworldschool.com on the Web. |
