Union Park celebrates its school
In the few months that Union Park Charter Academy (UPCA) in Wesley Chapel has been open, there have been many exciting events and accomplishments.
The Kinder Community at Union Park celebrated 100 Days of School with crafts, individually decorated T-shirts, and a parade through the corridors met with cheers from the upper grades and staff.
The school’s soccer team led by Coach Frank Richardson had its first win against Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science.
Fifth- and sixth-graders received a visit by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a federally chartered nonprofit youth organization for youth ages 10 to 17.
The UPCA’s Jr. Thespians team, under the direction of Myndee Washington, received five medals in competition in Orlando.
And, gifted students are exploring and researching ways to help provide clean water, preparing lessons about electricity for younger students, and investigating their own curiosities.
The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade for the current school year, but will be adding seventh and eighth grades in the upcoming two academic years.
For information, call Danielle Rosario at (813) 358-7306, ext. 1008.
Become a crossing guard
School crossing guards are trained by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
The mission of a crossing guard is to oversee elementary school children as they cross busy streets upon arriving at and departing from school.
If interested, call Ken Mizerek, crossing guard supervisor, at (727) 277-7200, or visit PascoSheriff.com/careers.
Bridge-breaking contest
Saint Leo University’s Department of Mathematics and Science will present its annual bridge-breaking competition March 4 at 6 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
Teams of Saint Leo students constructed model bridges from lightweight wooden sticks and glue, adhering to strict rules on materials and dimensions.
The audience can vote on which bridge is most attractive, and faculty members will test each bridge to see which one can hold the most weight before it breaks.
Admission is free.
For information or preferred seating, contact Leo Ondrovic at (352) 588-7408 or .
STEAM Night
Lutz Elementary School, 202 Fifth Ave., S.E., will host a STEAM Night on March 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will include an art show; performances by the K-8 student rock band and a DJ; interactive math, science and technology exhibits; robotics; coding; a Book Fair and more.
For information, visit Lutz.hysdhc.org.
Spring job fair
Pasco County Schools will host a job fair for teachers, maintenance technicians, bus drivers and other positions on March 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey.
Applicants can get on-the-spot interviews and prizes for participating.
Positions available at the elementary, middle and high school levels include:
- Food and Nutrition Services
- Plant manager
- Intermediate elementary teacher
- Child care assistants
- Registrars
- Sports coaches
- Licensed practical nurse
- Custodian
- Bus drivers
For information and to register, visit PascoHires2019.eventbrite.com.
Social work conference
Saint Leo University’s social work programs will sponsor a one-day conference March 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
Social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, human service and criminal justice system professionals can attend.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ruth A. Brandwein, winner of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers.
Brandwein and faculty experts from Saint Leo and the broader community will give presentations throughout the day, based on the theme “Transformative Social Work: Solutions, Action, Hope.”
For information, and how to access the program and registration form, contact Jilliam Gartner, academic coordinator, at (352) 588-7732 or .
Hillel Academy gala
Hillel Academy’s 46th Annual Gift of Gold Gala will take place March 9 at 7:30 p.m., at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., in Tampa.
The event will honor long-time Hillel supporters, the Fisch family, in recognition of their donation of the new Torah.
There will be a Havdalah experience, including a dinner, silent auction with mobile bidding, and music and dancing.
Cocktail attire and Kosher dietary laws will be observed.
For tickets, visit HillelAcademyTampa.ejoinme.org.
For information, call (813) 963-2242.
Pasco Schools receives grant
Pasco County Schools, in collaboration with Youth and Family Alternatives, and Premier Community Health Center, received $100,000 in federal funding to enhance its efforts to improve the physical and mental health of students and families in the Holiday area.
These services are delivered through the School Based Health Center, at Gulfside Elementary, a Community Partnership School.
The current program has provided dental services to approximately 500 students within surrounding neighborhoods.
Parent and students also were provided with education regarding nutrition and disease prevention/management, mental health counseling and limited direct health services.
For information on the grant, visit inyurl.com/y3rxtkku.
