Hands-on technology enhances learning
Christy Pelphrey, a fourth-grade teacher at Schwarzkopf Elementary School in Lutz, moderates an intense interactive Kahoot! quiz program with Lian Brewer, Patrick Yazbeck and Christian Yazbeck. Kahoot! allows teachers, and students, to design quizzes that can be taken from phones, tablets and computers.
CORRECTION: Students get Cinderella treatment
Due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, the Cinderella Project has been rescheduled for Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Project also will be rescheduled at Gulf High.
The Cinderella Project of Pasco County will provide new and gently used dresses and shoes to indigent young female students in Pasco County schools in time for this year’s homecoming festivities. The garments are available in a boutique setting.
The Project was originally set to visit Gulf High School, in New Port Richey, on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, but will be rescheduled; and, will be at Fivay High School, in Hudson, on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more about The Cinderella Project, where to donate clothing and how to make cash donations, visit the organization’s Facebook page at The Cinderella Project Pasco County, or call Julie Rockwell at (727) 372-2530.
Free Homecoming dresses
The Belle of the Ball Project will give away free homecoming dresses and accessories Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its boutique at 1210 Holt Ave., in Clearwater, to in-need high school girls. It also will provide dresses Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21.
The organization respects the honor system. No referral letter is necessary. No appointment is needed. A $1 to $5 donation is requested, but not required. Dresses are for high school dances only.
Donations of dresses and accessories can also be made at the site, dates and times listed above.
For a list of other year-round donation sites and information, call (727) 386-4502, or visit BelleOfTheBallProject.com.
A National Guard visit
The National Guard will visit Hudson High School Sept. 26 at 7:30 a.m., to provide JROTC students with a military experience.
There will be a military Humvee and howitzer artillery gun, and a firing of blank rounds from a canon at the beginning of the first, second, third and sixth periods.
The Guard also will provide ready-to-eat meals (MREs) and talk to the students about careers that its Florida force offers.
For information, call Timothy Root at (727) 774-4255.
College planning workshop
Thrivent Financial will host a free College Planning Strategies Workshop Sept. 26 at North Pointe Church, 19862 Amanda Park Drive in Lutz, for parents and students in seventh grade and higher.
Participants can learn how academics, admissions and financial strategies can work together to help save money on college.
There will be tips about FAFSA; what COA, OOP and EFC are, and the importance of each; timelines for taking the SAT/ACT; and, strategies to select a college.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Space is limited.
To RSVP, call (813) 626-5489, email , or visit Thrivent.com/uplan and select “FL.”
Aviation degrees
Pasco-Hernando State College received approvals to include an Aviation Administration degree program and a College Credit Certificate program in Cybersecurity in the scope of its current accreditation.
The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges reviewed the materials for approval of the Associate in Science in Professional Pilot Technology and Aviation Administration degree programs.
The offering of the two degrees for the fall semester began Aug. 21.
For information on PHSC’s aviation programs, visit PHSC.edu/aviation.
The College Credit Certificate in Cybersecurity is a component of the Associate of Science in Network Systems Technology degree.
For information on the Cybersecurity certificate, visit PHSC.edu/program/cybersecurity-certificate.
Academy open house
Hillel Academy, 2020 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host an open house Oct. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hillel is the city’s only private Jewish day school.
Topics will be academic secular programming, Hebrew and Judaics, art, music, physical education and technology programs. There also will be door prizes, tours, goody bags and refreshments.
For information or to RSVP, call (813) 963-2242, email , or visit HillelAcademyTampa.com/admissions.
Class reunion
“Lordy Lordy, it’s been 40!
Forty years have come and gone,
Can’t believe it’s been that long.
Don’t let anymore time come to pass.
Join our 1977 class.
Let this be the Blue and Golden Rule,
First event to be held at school.
October 27 is the homecoming game.
Come watch the Gators put Mitchell to shame.
But, don’t let this be the end.
Come eat and play games with your old high school friends
At a tailgate party on October 28,
Saturday afternoon. It’ll be great!
The cost is $20 each.
We’ll have lots of food and light drinks.”
-Diane Butler
Join Land O’ Lakes High School Class of 1977 for its 40th reunion.
Reservations and payment must be made by Oct. 14.
For details, including times and cost, email , or go to Facebook group Land O’ Lakes Class of 1977 Alumni.
For information, call (813) 949-3913 or (813) 833-7472.
