Lacoochee students to learn street hockey
The East Pasco Family YMCA in Zephyrhills has partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning and JP Morgan Chase for “Street Lightning Presented by Chase Bank” on Jan. 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., inside the Y’s gymnasium.
Up to 80 students from Lacoochee Elementary School will participate in the program that teaches the rules of hockey, team participation, teamwork and sportsmanship. Math and science also will be worked into the lessons.
Pasco Honor Choir Concert
The Pasco Honor Choir Concert will take place Jan. 30 at 2 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center, 30651 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel.
The concert will feature both the middle and high school Honor Choirs.
Land O’ Lakes Christian open house
Land O’ Lakes Christian School, 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house on Jan. 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For information, call Melissa Ackerson at (813) 995-9040.
Application deadline for STEM magnet schools is Jan. 31
The application period for Pasco County Schools’ two new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) middle magnet schools — Bayonet Point and Centennial — ends Jan. 31. The deadline for Sanders is the same day.
Applicants can access the application on the district website at PascoSchools.org, by clicking on the banner for the two STEM middle magnet schools. Families should complete a separate application for each child.
Student selection will be based on a randomized lottery. Those selected for acceptance into a magnet school will be notified on Feb. 12. The offer to accept a school invitation will be sent via email, and families will have six business days to respond. Invitations will be sent until all available magnet seats are filled.
Saint Leo mathematics contest
Saint Leo University will host the free American Mathematics Contest on Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m., for students in ninth and 10th grade. The contestants will be asked to solve problems using algebra and geometry concepts, within a 75-minute timeframe. The 25 questions will be presented in a multiple-choice format.
The competition is sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America to identify, encourage and reward interest in math.
To participate, email Monika Kiss at , with “AMC” in the subject line.
The test will take place in TECO Hall, in the Donald R. Tapia School of Business building, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
CDS to host TEDx event
Carrrollwood Day School, 1515 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will host “TEDxCarrollwoodDaySchool” on Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, in the CDS theater. The theme of the event is “Create, Engage, Innovate.”
TED (technology, entertainment, design) is a nonprofit organization devoted to ideas worth spreading. The speakers will include inspiring adults and students.
All CDS middle and high school students will attend the event. A limited number of guest tickets are available to the community, on a first- come, first- served basis. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
For information and tickets, visit CarrollwoodDaySchool.org, and click on the “community” link.
Open house at St. Anthony’s
St. Anthony Catholic School, 32902 St. Anthony Way (formerly Massachusetts Avenue) in San Antonio, will host an open house Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For information, call (352) 588-3041.
Steinbrenner hosts teen panel
Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host “The World of a Teen” on Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium.
A panel of experts will touch on the challenges facing today’s teens, including dating, drugs, alcohol, stress, social media, peer pressure and more.
There also will be a general PTSA meeting at 5:30 p.m., preceding the program.
Free math circle program
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is offering its free, weekly Math Circle program for area middle and high school students. The program includes hands-on activities that engage young people and help them sustain an enthusiasm for mathematics.
Sessions are on Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., through May 12 in Lewis Hall, Room 207. There will be no class on March 17, due to Spring Break.
For information, contact Monika Kiss at (352) 588-8836 or .
Chamber honors students
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce has supported more than 1,500 students for more than 15 years with the help of its business and school partners.
These students and programs were recognized in November and December.
Turn Around Student Program, Denham Oaks Elementary School; Gabriella Kokoszka, Lake Myrtle Elementary; Jeff Weight, Land O’ Lakes Christian; Hailey Stircker, Oakstead Elementary; Arjay Todd and Jayden Waynick, Odessa Elementary; Tabitha Vinson, Sanders Memorial Elementary STEAM Magnet School; Leroygotti Thomas, Shady Hills Elementary; Kayla Lamb, Charles S. Rushe Middle; Kyle Clark, Pepin Academy Pasco; Jarell Caballer, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High; Bethashley Cajuste, Land O’ Lakes High; Peer Mediator Program, Pine View Elementary; #IBStrong, Pine View Middle; and Connerton Elementary, Sunlake High and Odessa Christian.
