Sunday, November 25, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
NEWS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 20, 2012
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
New Broward School Board members take office
For
the first time in the Broward School Board’s history, all nine board
members are women. With election season over, Broward’s new School Board
will be sworn into office Tuesday morning. The 8:30 a.m. ceremony will
take place at the Dillard Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale, 2501
NW 11th St.. Being sworn in are two new members, Abby Freedman and
Rosalind Osgood, as well as four incumbents: Robin Bartleman, Patricia
Good, Donna Korn, and Katherine Leach. For the first time in the Broward
School Board’s history, all nine board members are women. After the
ceremony, the board will travel to school district headquarters for a
11:30 a.m. meeting focused on choosing a new School Board chairman,
along with other organizational issues.
23 Western High School Students Visited Japan This Summer on the “Kizuna Project”
In
Exchange, Western High School Will Host Students From Japan in the
Spring 2013 Twenty-three students at Western High School in Davie, along
with two of their teachers, visited Japan this summer as part of the
Japanese Government’s youth exchange program – the “Kizuna (bond)
Project.” The youth exchange project between Japan and the U.S. is aimed
at promoting understanding and supporting Japan’s recovery from the
Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. The students participating in the
tour are studying the Japanese language and culture at Western High,
which offers one of the largest high school Japanese programs in the
state of Florida.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
NEWS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 19, 2012
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 19, 2012
CONTACT: Marsy Smith, APR, Public Relations & Governmental Affairs, 754-321-2300
Two New and Four Re-elected School Board Members
to Be Sworn-in During Ceremony
Two new, recently elected Broward School Board members will be sworn-in, along with four re-elected Board members at a ceremony to be held tomorrow (November 20, 2012) at 8:30 a.m. at the Dillard Center for the Arts, 2501 NW 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale.
New Board members being sworn-in are Abby Freedman (District 4) and Dr. Rosalind Osgood (District 5).
Re-elected Board members include Robin Bartleman (At-large, Seat 9); Patricia Good (District 2); Donna R. Korn (At-large, Seat 8) and Katherine Leach (District 3).
DATE: November 19, 2012
CONTACT: Marsy Smith, APR, Public Relations & Governmental Affairs, 754-321-2300
Two New and Four Re-elected School Board Members
to Be Sworn-in During Ceremony
Two new, recently elected Broward School Board members will be sworn-in, along with four re-elected Board members at a ceremony to be held tomorrow (November 20, 2012) at 8:30 a.m. at the Dillard Center for the Arts, 2501 NW 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale.
New Board members being sworn-in are Abby Freedman (District 4) and Dr. Rosalind Osgood (District 5).
Re-elected Board members include Robin Bartleman (At-large, Seat 9); Patricia Good (District 2); Donna R. Korn (At-large, Seat 8) and Katherine Leach (District 3).
21 Broward County Schools Nominated for $50,000 Clorox Grant
21 Broward County School District Schools have been nominated for the $50,000 Clorox Power a Bright Future Grant. There's a catch, though: the winner will be decided by vote. This is a Nationwide contest. So, here's your chance to support your hometown School.
Two ways to vote: By Text and Online.
You may vote both ways, once a day. Do Both!
Online:
Go to http://www.powerabrightfuture.com/
Register for a login. In the keyword box, type the School Name. Vote!
By Text: Text the School Code (next to the school's name below) to 95248.
SCHOOL TEXT CODE
Country Isles Elementary 2539pbf
Cooper City Elementary 2017pbf
Dillard Center for Performing Arts 1360pbf
Dillard High School 419pbf
Driftwood Elementary 2436pbf
Everglades Elementary 2327pbf
Everglades High School 2145pbf
Hunt Elementary 1386pbf
Indian Trace Elementary 1817pbf
Liberty Elementary 1158pbf
McArthur High School �818pbf
Nob Hill Elementary 739pbf or 1010pbf or 875pbf
Nova High School Drama Department 791pbf
Park Springs Elementary 2544pbf
Pioneer Middle School 2344pbf
Plantation Park Elementary �1613pbf
Pompano Beach High School 1974pbf
South Plantation High School 1530pbf or 2451pbf
Westchester Elementary 29pbf
Westpine Middle School 140pbf
Winston Park Elementary 2610pbf
Let's show our support and win this grant for one of our District Schools!
Two ways to vote: By Text and Online.
You may vote both ways, once a day. Do Both!
Online:
Go to http://www.powerabrightfuture.com/
Register for a login. In the keyword box, type the School Name. Vote!
By Text: Text the School Code (next to the school's name below) to 95248.
SCHOOL TEXT CODE
Country Isles Elementary 2539pbf
Cooper City Elementary 2017pbf
Dillard Center for Performing Arts 1360pbf
Dillard High School 419pbf
Driftwood Elementary 2436pbf
Everglades Elementary 2327pbf
Everglades High School 2145pbf
Hunt Elementary 1386pbf
Indian Trace Elementary 1817pbf
Liberty Elementary 1158pbf
McArthur High School �818pbf
Nob Hill Elementary 739pbf or 1010pbf or 875pbf
Nova High School Drama Department 791pbf
Park Springs Elementary 2544pbf
Pioneer Middle School 2344pbf
Plantation Park Elementary �1613pbf
Pompano Beach High School 1974pbf
South Plantation High School 1530pbf or 2451pbf
Westchester Elementary 29pbf
Westpine Middle School 140pbf
Winston Park Elementary 2610pbf
Let's show our support and win this grant for one of our District Schools!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
TURKEY BOWL
PTA will be hosting our Annual Turkey Bowl. November 16, 2012 @ Sawgrass Lanes.
We will have 2 shifts this year. 4:30 to 6:30 and 7:00 to 9:00. 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental for $8.00 per person. Food will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Tickets will be sold the night of the event. Advance sales are available to guarantee a lane. Come out for a night of fun.
We will have 2 shifts this year. 4:30 to 6:30 and 7:00 to 9:00. 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental for $8.00 per person. Food will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Tickets will be sold the night of the event. Advance sales are available to guarantee a lane. Come out for a night of fun.
DISTRICT CLASS SIZE RESULTS
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 7, 2012
CONTACTS: Tracy Clark, Public Information Officer, [ tel:754-321-2616 ]754-321-2616
DISTRICT SHOWS SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OVER LAST YEAR FOR CLASS SIZE REDUCTION COMPLIANCE
Estimates Compliance Close to 88% for the 2012/13 School Year
Broward County Public Schools reports that 87.7% of core periods are within the F.S. 1003.03 compliance mandate (Class Size Reduction) based on preliminary data (as of 10/12/12). This preliminary estimate reflects an increase in compliance of just over 35 percent (as compared to the 2011/12 school year when the District reached 52.3% of periods in compliance) and does not include error corrections, appeals of the filing of a District Compliance Plan.
“The District is showing significant improvements regarding our Class Size Reduction compliance,” said Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “We will continue our efforts to work towards achieving even greater compliance.”
The District also anticipates a penalty of $1.3 million once the Compliance Plan has been filed with the State. Nearly 98% of Broward’s core periods are within 1-2 students of compliance, however, the penalty is actually calculated based on the number of students’ FTE out of compliance per period. Thus, the amount of FTE out of compliance and resulting penalty is not proportionate to the percentage of periods out of compliance.
Class Size Reduction Compliance Comparison – 2011 vs. 2012
2011 2012 Difference
Percentage of Periods in Compliance 52.3 87.7 +35.4
Number of students out of compliance per period 32,025 15,488 (16,537)
FTE Out of Compliance 13,990.41 1745.08 (12,245.33)
Penalty prior to appeals & Compliance plan approval $66,135,653 $5,245,211 ($60,892,442)
Penalty after CSR compliance Plan certified by the Board $8,620,821 $1,310,803 ($7,310,018)
DATE: November 7, 2012
CONTACTS: Tracy Clark, Public Information Officer, [ tel:754-321-2616 ]754-321-2616
DISTRICT SHOWS SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OVER LAST YEAR FOR CLASS SIZE REDUCTION COMPLIANCE
Estimates Compliance Close to 88% for the 2012/13 School Year
Broward County Public Schools reports that 87.7% of core periods are within the F.S. 1003.03 compliance mandate (Class Size Reduction) based on preliminary data (as of 10/12/12). This preliminary estimate reflects an increase in compliance of just over 35 percent (as compared to the 2011/12 school year when the District reached 52.3% of periods in compliance) and does not include error corrections, appeals of the filing of a District Compliance Plan.
“The District is showing significant improvements regarding our Class Size Reduction compliance,” said Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “We will continue our efforts to work towards achieving even greater compliance.”
The District also anticipates a penalty of $1.3 million once the Compliance Plan has been filed with the State. Nearly 98% of Broward’s core periods are within 1-2 students of compliance, however, the penalty is actually calculated based on the number of students’ FTE out of compliance per period. Thus, the amount of FTE out of compliance and resulting penalty is not proportionate to the percentage of periods out of compliance.
Class Size Reduction Compliance Comparison – 2011 vs. 2012
2011 2012 Difference
Percentage of Periods in Compliance 52.3 87.7 +35.4
Number of students out of compliance per period 32,025 15,488 (16,537)
FTE Out of Compliance 13,990.41 1745.08 (12,245.33)
Penalty prior to appeals & Compliance plan approval $66,135,653 $5,245,211 ($60,892,442)
Penalty after CSR compliance Plan certified by the Board $8,620,821 $1,310,803 ($7,310,018)
NEWS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 7, 2012
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
President Obama wins in landslide vote, according to kids voting
The students of Broward County Public Schools have spoken and President Barack Obama has been elected the winner of Kids Voting Broward 2012. Nearly 100,000 votes were cast by Broward County public school students through Virtual Counselor’s online poll as part of Kids Voting Broward’s (affiliated with Kids Voting USA) initiative to prepare young Americans to be engaged and active citizens.
[ http://browardnetonline.com/2012/11/president-obama-wins-in-landslide-vote-according-to-kids-voting/
Voters send new members to Broward School Board
Voters chose newcomers Abby Freedman and Rosalind Osgood and returned incumbent Robin Bartleman. Two others were in a tight race. Broward voters sent two new faces to the School Board, while returning one longtime incumbent as well. A fourth race, between incumbent Donna Korn and challenger Franklin Sands, remained too close to call late Tuesday.
[ http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/06/3085337/voters-send-new-members-to-broward.html
New faces to join Broward School Board
The face of Broward's embattled School Board is changing, as at least two new members get ready to join the dais. One incumbent, Robin Bartleman, will return to her at-large seat while another, Donna Korn, was leading in a close race with state Rep. Franklin Sands. Long-time community leader Rosalind Osgood won handily against Torey Alston, chief of staff for a [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County commissioner, for theDistrict 5 seat. In District 4, business manager Abby Freedman, a former teacher, slid past child advocate Rochelle "Shelly" Solomon.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-election-broward-school-board-20121106,0,5240610.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-election-broward-school-board-20121106,0,5240610.story
Erin DeMeglio, Title IX, put girls on level playing field
One of the well-established traditions of high school is the quarterback also being crowned as royalty on the homecoming court. But when it's the homecoming QUEEN title that the quarterback earns, the occasion is historic. So it was for the Erin DiMeglio, Florida's history-making student-athlete. Not only did Erin become the first female in Florida history to play quarterback in a varsity high school game, but she also was elected South Plantation High School's homecoming queen.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/fl-title9-oped1107-20121107,0,2246546.story ] http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/fl-title9-oped1107-20121107,0,2246546.story
President Obama wins in landslide vote, according to kids voting
The students of Broward County Public Schools have spoken and President Barack Obama has been elected the winner of Kids Voting Broward 2012. Nearly 100,000 votes were cast by Broward County public school students through Virtual Counselor’s online poll as part of Kids Voting Broward’s (affiliated with Kids Voting USA) initiative to prepare young Americans to be engaged and active citizens.
[ http://browardnetonline.com/2012/11/president-obama-wins-in-landslide-vote-according-to-kids-voting/
Voters send new members to Broward School Board
Voters chose newcomers Abby Freedman and Rosalind Osgood and returned incumbent Robin Bartleman. Two others were in a tight race. Broward voters sent two new faces to the School Board, while returning one longtime incumbent as well. A fourth race, between incumbent Donna Korn and challenger Franklin Sands, remained too close to call late Tuesday.
[ http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/06/3085337/voters-send-new-members-to-broward.html
New faces to join Broward School Board
The face of Broward's embattled School Board is changing, as at least two new members get ready to join the dais. One incumbent, Robin Bartleman, will return to her at-large seat while another, Donna Korn, was leading in a close race with state Rep. Franklin Sands. Long-time community leader Rosalind Osgood won handily against Torey Alston, chief of staff for a [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County commissioner, for theDistrict 5 seat. In District 4, business manager Abby Freedman, a former teacher, slid past child advocate Rochelle "Shelly" Solomon.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-election-broward-school-board-20121106,0,5240610.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-election-broward-school-board-20121106,0,5240610.story
Erin DeMeglio, Title IX, put girls on level playing field
One of the well-established traditions of high school is the quarterback also being crowned as royalty on the homecoming court. But when it's the homecoming QUEEN title that the quarterback earns, the occasion is historic. So it was for the Erin DiMeglio, Florida's history-making student-athlete. Not only did Erin become the first female in Florida history to play quarterback in a varsity high school game, but she also was elected South Plantation High School's homecoming queen.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/fl-title9-oped1107-20121107,0,2246546.story ] http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/fl-title9-oped1107-20121107,0,2246546.story
BROWARD STUDENTS VOTING RESULTS
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 6, 2012
CONTACTS: Nadine Drew, Public Relations & Governmental Affairs, [ tel:754-321-2300 ]754-321-2300
Broward County Public Schools Kids Voting Broward Results
The students of Broward County Public Schools have spoken and President Barack Obama has been elected the winner of Kids Voting Broward 2012. Nearly 100,000 votes were cast by Broward County public school students through Virtual Counselor’s online poll as part of Kids Voting Broward’s (affiliated with Kids Voting USA) initiative to prepare young Americans to be engaged and active citizens.
Students, kindergarten through 12th grade, were able to cast their votes for all major races, from the President, U.S. Senate and House to County Commission from October 26 to November 5.
A total of 99,485 students participated in the 2012 election project. President Barack Obama received 82,592 votes, or 82% of the votes cast, to former Governor Mitt Romney’s 17,893 (17%), according to Kids Voting Broward. Other results include Bill Nelson winning the U.S. Senate seat with 58% of the votes and U.S. Congressional seats going to Alcee L. Hastings (64%), Ted Deutch (58%), Lois Frankel (69%), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (61%) and Stanley Blumenthal (47%).
Students also weighed in on several local school topics created for each grade level (elementary, middle, high). Elementary school students agreed their school should have an air-conditioned gym with an overwhelming 88% voting yes, while 87% also thought they should be able to choose to eat lunch inside or outside with their friends.
Middle school students voted yes by 74% that study hall should be offered as an elective to accommodate students’ busy schedules, and that they should be allowed to use vending machines during the school day (by 90%).
High school students, by a slim margin of 51%, voted no to the state continuing class size requirements at a cost to taxpayers, while deciding school lunches should include more healthy options, even at a higher cost by a 69% yes vote.
For full Kids Voting Broward elections results, tune in to live elections returns on BECON-TV, Comcast Cable Channel 19 and Channel 63 on Direct TV, Dish Network, and AT&T U-verse tonight, November 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
DATE: November 6, 2012
CONTACTS: Nadine Drew, Public Relations & Governmental Affairs, [ tel:754-321-2300 ]754-321-2300
Broward County Public Schools Kids Voting Broward Results
The students of Broward County Public Schools have spoken and President Barack Obama has been elected the winner of Kids Voting Broward 2012. Nearly 100,000 votes were cast by Broward County public school students through Virtual Counselor’s online poll as part of Kids Voting Broward’s (affiliated with Kids Voting USA) initiative to prepare young Americans to be engaged and active citizens.
Students, kindergarten through 12th grade, were able to cast their votes for all major races, from the President, U.S. Senate and House to County Commission from October 26 to November 5.
A total of 99,485 students participated in the 2012 election project. President Barack Obama received 82,592 votes, or 82% of the votes cast, to former Governor Mitt Romney’s 17,893 (17%), according to Kids Voting Broward. Other results include Bill Nelson winning the U.S. Senate seat with 58% of the votes and U.S. Congressional seats going to Alcee L. Hastings (64%), Ted Deutch (58%), Lois Frankel (69%), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (61%) and Stanley Blumenthal (47%).
Students also weighed in on several local school topics created for each grade level (elementary, middle, high). Elementary school students agreed their school should have an air-conditioned gym with an overwhelming 88% voting yes, while 87% also thought they should be able to choose to eat lunch inside or outside with their friends.
Middle school students voted yes by 74% that study hall should be offered as an elective to accommodate students’ busy schedules, and that they should be allowed to use vending machines during the school day (by 90%).
High school students, by a slim margin of 51%, voted no to the state continuing class size requirements at a cost to taxpayers, while deciding school lunches should include more healthy options, even at a higher cost by a 69% yes vote.
For full Kids Voting Broward elections results, tune in to live elections returns on BECON-TV, Comcast Cable Channel 19 and Channel 63 on Direct TV, Dish Network, and AT&T U-verse tonight, November 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
HARVEST DRIVE
Q & A: September DAC Meeting
The Questions & Answers from the September DAC General Meeting Presentation by Ms.Sharon Airaghi & Mr. Desmond Blackburn are now posted on the DAC website.
Here's a link: [ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-TCrxux63q6MGp2NVM5UmJqNUU ] https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-TCrxux63q6MGp2NVM5UmJqNUU
Here's a link: [ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-TCrxux63q6MGp2NVM5UmJqNUU ] https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-TCrxux63q6MGp2NVM5UmJqNUU
2013-2014 CALENDAR OPTIONS: VOTE HERE
The District is looking for input on the 2013-2014 school year calendar. There are several links on the DAC website - video explaining the options, the calendars themselves and the calendar committee presentation. The District is asking that all input be emailed to [ mailto:calendars@browardschools.com ]calendars@browardschools.com.
Quick Links:
Video: [ http://www.brainshark.com/browardschools/vu?pi=zHMzLYhKhz7nd6z0 ]http://www.brainshark.com/browardschools/vu?pi=zHMzLYhKhz7nd6z0
Draft Calendar Options: [ http://www.browardschools.com/cms/docs/pdf/Proposed_Draft_Calendar_Options_2013_2014.pdf ] http://www.browardschools.com/cms/docs/pdf/Proposed_Draft_Calendar_Options_2013_2014.pdf
Calendar Committee Presentation: [ https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-TCrxux63q6M2p2QmZubVZtNE0/edit ] https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-TCrxux63q6M2p2QmZubVZtNE0/edit
Please give your input to the District!
Give Input by emailing: mailto:calendars@browardschools.com
Quick Links:
Video: [ http://www.brainshark.com/browardschools/vu?pi=zHMzLYhKhz7nd6z0 ]http://www.brainshark.com/browardschools/vu?pi=zHMzLYhKhz7nd6z0
Draft Calendar Options: [ http://www.browardschools.com/cms/docs/pdf/Proposed_Draft_Calendar_Options_2013_2014.pdf ] http://www.browardschools.com/cms/docs/pdf/Proposed_Draft_Calendar_Options_2013_2014.pdf
Calendar Committee Presentation: [ https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-TCrxux63q6M2p2QmZubVZtNE0/edit ] https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-TCrxux63q6M2p2QmZubVZtNE0/edit
Please give your input to the District!
Give Input by emailing: mailto:calendars@browardschools.com
NEW RELEASE: NOVEMBER 2, 2012
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Students mobilized to help those in need
The fruit of local students' efforts was recently on display as they donated hundreds of jars of peanut butter and jelly to the Broward Outreach Center in [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/hollywood-%28broward-florida%29-PLGEO100100403100000.topic ]Hollywood. The food drive was organized by Outreach Global and involved [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/education/schools/middle-schools/apollo-middle-school-OREDU0000388.topic ]Apollo Middle School in Hollywood and 13 other Broward middle and high schools. Items also were collected for Kids In Distress and the [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/social-issues/family/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-ORNPR000014.topic ]Ronald McDonald House.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-cn-peanutbutter-1104-20121102,0,1162281.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-cn-peanutbutter-1104-20121102,0,1162281.story
Students create eco-bots at 4-H event in Davie
What can you do with a battery, toothbrush, cellphone vibrator and some tape? More than 100 students at the [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County 4-H at the UF/IFAS [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County Extension Office in [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/davie-PLGEO100100403050000.topic ]Davie recently found out by using the materials to create mini eco-bots….Jordan Latson, sixth-grader at [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/education/schools/middle-schools/silver-lakes-middle-school--OREDU0000417.topic ]Silver Lakes Middle School in [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/north-lauderdale-PLGEO100100403180000.topic ]North Lauderdale, enjoyed the project. "It was fun," he said. "I liked having to use the toothbrush and the other things to make a working robot. I learned that there can be robots out there to help the environment." Jordan Brown, a sixth-grader at [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/education/schools/middle-schools/margate-middle-school--OREDU0000402.topic ]Margate Middle School, worked with classmates Liam Fisher and Marco Cruzata.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/davie/fl-cn-browardh-1104-20121102,0,2443117.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/davie/fl-cn-browardh-1104-20121102,0,2443117.story
School Board discussion on honoring Muslim holidays grows heated
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County schools will not close to specifically observe Islamic or any other religious holidays, district officials said Thursday. But whether there are valid secular reasons to shut down the school district on two Muslim holidays, such as a large number of student and teacher absences, remained unclear. The district's Diversity Commtitee declined to take a stance on the issue Thursday night following a heated three-hour, insult-laden meeting that required a police officer to maintain crowd control.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-muslim-holiday-meeting-20121101,0,3058488.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-muslim-holiday-meeting-20121101,0,3058488.story
Muslim council asks for school holidays in Broward
A religious rift over a proposal to close school for Muslim holidays at a South Florida school district could made tempers flare at a Broward County School Board meeting. The tension was high at the Broward County School Board meeting as a proposal from the Council of American-Islamic Relations to add two days off from school to recognize holidays for Muslim students was discussed Thursday night. "This is not about gaining a religious holiday in any means whatsoever it is about inclusively, equality and diversity," said Council on American-Islamic Relations, Ghazala Salam.
[ http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21008950405648/muslim-council-asks-for-school-holidays-in-broward/ ]http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21008950405648/muslim-council-asks-for-school-holidays-in-broward/
Muslim Organization Wants Broward Schools To Recognize Holidays
The Florida chapter of a well known Muslim organization is asking the Broward School Board's diversity committee to consider adding two Islamic holidays to the school calendar.
[ http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/11/01/muslim-organization-wants-broward-schools-to-recognize-holidays/ ]http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/11/01/muslim-organization-wants-broward-schools-to-recognize-holidays/
Bus stop prompts feud in Coconut Creek
Their road is private but it has led to a very public battle between neighbors in a quiet [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/coconut-creek-PLGEO100100403010000.topic ]Coconut Creek community. At issue: whether a public school bus should be allowed to enter the one-street community of Wildwood Estates. Some residents say the bus is needed because it provides a safer commute for their kids; others insist it's a liability for homeowners who will have to pay if an accident happens on the private road….Tracy Clark, a district public information officer, said a transportation staffer determined "the bus could not, with consistency, clear the area without having to back up." For safety reasons, the district removed the stop. Now, children are picked up outside the community on Northwest 39th Avenue.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-busing-divides-community-20121101,0,3057375.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-busing-divides-community-20121101,0,3057375.story
Students mobilized to help those in need
The fruit of local students' efforts was recently on display as they donated hundreds of jars of peanut butter and jelly to the Broward Outreach Center in [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/hollywood-%28broward-florida%29-PLGEO100100403100000.topic ]Hollywood. The food drive was organized by Outreach Global and involved [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/education/schools/middle-schools/apollo-middle-school-OREDU0000388.topic ]Apollo Middle School in Hollywood and 13 other Broward middle and high schools. Items also were collected for Kids In Distress and the [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/social-issues/family/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-ORNPR000014.topic ]Ronald McDonald House.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-cn-peanutbutter-1104-20121102,0,1162281.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-cn-peanutbutter-1104-20121102,0,1162281.story
Students create eco-bots at 4-H event in Davie
What can you do with a battery, toothbrush, cellphone vibrator and some tape? More than 100 students at the [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County 4-H at the UF/IFAS [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County Extension Office in [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/davie-PLGEO100100403050000.topic ]Davie recently found out by using the materials to create mini eco-bots….Jordan Latson, sixth-grader at [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/education/schools/middle-schools/silver-lakes-middle-school--OREDU0000417.topic ]Silver Lakes Middle School in [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/north-lauderdale-PLGEO100100403180000.topic ]North Lauderdale, enjoyed the project. "It was fun," he said. "I liked having to use the toothbrush and the other things to make a working robot. I learned that there can be robots out there to help the environment." Jordan Brown, a sixth-grader at [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/education/schools/middle-schools/margate-middle-school--OREDU0000402.topic ]Margate Middle School, worked with classmates Liam Fisher and Marco Cruzata.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/davie/fl-cn-browardh-1104-20121102,0,2443117.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/davie/fl-cn-browardh-1104-20121102,0,2443117.story
School Board discussion on honoring Muslim holidays grows heated
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/ ]Broward County schools will not close to specifically observe Islamic or any other religious holidays, district officials said Thursday. But whether there are valid secular reasons to shut down the school district on two Muslim holidays, such as a large number of student and teacher absences, remained unclear. The district's Diversity Commtitee declined to take a stance on the issue Thursday night following a heated three-hour, insult-laden meeting that required a police officer to maintain crowd control.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-muslim-holiday-meeting-20121101,0,3058488.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-muslim-holiday-meeting-20121101,0,3058488.story
Muslim council asks for school holidays in Broward
A religious rift over a proposal to close school for Muslim holidays at a South Florida school district could made tempers flare at a Broward County School Board meeting. The tension was high at the Broward County School Board meeting as a proposal from the Council of American-Islamic Relations to add two days off from school to recognize holidays for Muslim students was discussed Thursday night. "This is not about gaining a religious holiday in any means whatsoever it is about inclusively, equality and diversity," said Council on American-Islamic Relations, Ghazala Salam.
[ http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21008950405648/muslim-council-asks-for-school-holidays-in-broward/ ]http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21008950405648/muslim-council-asks-for-school-holidays-in-broward/
Muslim Organization Wants Broward Schools To Recognize Holidays
The Florida chapter of a well known Muslim organization is asking the Broward School Board's diversity committee to consider adding two Islamic holidays to the school calendar.
[ http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/11/01/muslim-organization-wants-broward-schools-to-recognize-holidays/ ]http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/11/01/muslim-organization-wants-broward-schools-to-recognize-holidays/
Bus stop prompts feud in Coconut Creek
Their road is private but it has led to a very public battle between neighbors in a quiet [ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/us/florida/broward-county/coconut-creek-PLGEO100100403010000.topic ]Coconut Creek community. At issue: whether a public school bus should be allowed to enter the one-street community of Wildwood Estates. Some residents say the bus is needed because it provides a safer commute for their kids; others insist it's a liability for homeowners who will have to pay if an accident happens on the private road….Tracy Clark, a district public information officer, said a transportation staffer determined "the bus could not, with consistency, clear the area without having to back up." For safety reasons, the district removed the stop. Now, children are picked up outside the community on Northwest 39th Avenue.
[ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-busing-divides-community-20121101,0,3057375.story ]http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-busing-divides-community-20121101,0,3057375.story
Friday, November 2, 2012
PRESIDENT OBAMA COMING TO HOLLYWOOD
President Obama is coming to McArthur High School!!
This exciting event was announced this evening at the McArthur Football game!!
The HS administration just learned of it late this afternoon.
It's was also announced on the 11:00 news this evening.
FREE TICKETS: [ http://ofa.bo/hollywood ]ofa.bo/hollywood
Sunday, November 4th, at the McArthur HS Football Field:
Grassroots Event with President Barack Obama
Sunday, November 4th
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
The Football Field at McArthur High School
6501 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33024
To get FREE tickets: [ http://ofa.bo/hollywood ]ofa.bo/hollywood
(do not put www before or .com after.....just go to: ofa.bo/hollywood)
This exciting event was announced this evening at the McArthur Football game!!
The HS administration just learned of it late this afternoon.
It's was also announced on the 11:00 news this evening.
FREE TICKETS: [ http://ofa.bo/hollywood ]ofa.bo/hollywood
Sunday, November 4th, at the McArthur HS Football Field:
Grassroots Event with President Barack Obama
Sunday, November 4th
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
The Football Field at McArthur High School
6501 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33024
To get FREE tickets: [ http://ofa.bo/hollywood ]ofa.bo/hollywood
(do not put www before or .com after.....just go to: ofa.bo/hollywood)
Thursday, November 1, 2012
NEWS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 1, 2012
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Stranahan High School student artwork to be shown at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
During
the month of November, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will
showcase the art work of approximately 20 Stranahan High School students
in the Center’s upstairs student gallery space. Curated by art teacher
Nancy Green and science/pre-engineering magnet coordinator Juan Formoso,
the exhibition contains nearly 40 pieces from students in grades 9-12.
The artwork includes painting, projects, and robotics. A free reception
for the exhibition will occur Thursday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood.
Charter school at center of FSU 'minds in motion' study
They're
all but sweating in their uniforms and sneakers. The middle-schoolers
pedal, spinning the bike wheels at a brisk pace, while their minds reel
with fractions, multiplication and math concepts. Coral Springs Charter
School sixth- and seventh-graders participating in a pilot study in the
school's kinetic learning lab — an extension of the school's weight room
filled with cardio equipment — move continuously for 45 minutes while
learning a math lesson.
Broward schools being asked to close on 2 Muslim holidays
Broward County public
schools are being asked to close for two Islamic holidays a year under a
controversial proposal before the district's Diversity Committee. The
request, from the Florida chapter of the Council on American Islamic
Relations, or CAIR, would make Broward the first in Florida and one of only a few districts in
the country to add Muslim holidays into its calendar. Broward and Palm Beach County schools generally close on major Christian and Jewish holidays.
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