LOLHS hosts IB information night
Land O’ Lakes High School will host several International Baccalaureate program information nights for applicants seeking ninth-grade admission in the 2014-15 school year. Upcoming sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as follows:
• Nov. 7 at John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel
• Nov. 12 at Weightman Middle School, 30649 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel
• Nov. 14 at Pasco Middle School, 13925 14th St., in Dade City
For information, call Jeff Morgenstein at (813) 794-9429 or (352) 524-9429, or email .
Applications can be downloaded at lolhs.pasco.k12.fl.us.
Stop Bullying workshop
Crossroads Community United Methodist Church, 26211 County Line Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a free Stop Bullying Workshop, presented by Sunrise of Pasco County Prevention Team, on Nov. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants can learn to detect signs of bullying, understand cyberbullying, how to help other parents and youth facing bullying, and more. The event is for parents as well as children in grades 6 through 12.
For information, email .
Virtual language clubs offered
Pasco eSchool is partnering with Middlebury Interactive Languages to launch virtual language clubs for elementary-age students.
This is a six-week online language club starting Nov. 11 and running through Dec. 20. Club members will benefit from weekly club sessions that will include interactive and language-rich activities in a virtual group setting.
This is a fee-based program offering instruction in the following languages:
• K-2, Spanish on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., and French on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
• Grades 3-5, Spanish on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., and French on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
Students are not required to be Pasco County residents.
The fee is $103.25, and includes a convenience charge for online payment.
To learn more, visit eschool.pasco.k12.fl.us.
Academy at the Lakes tour
Academy at the Lakes Wendleck Campus is hosting a Sunday Fun Day on Nov. 17 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students from pre-kindergarten through first grade can enjoy art, reading and math games with teachers, while parents can tour the campus and learn more about the Academy. Activities are for children ages 3-7, but child care will be on hand for older children to play on the playground.
The campus is at 2331 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.
To RSVP, email .
Corbett hosts open house
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS, a school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, is hosting an admissions open house on Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m. Prospective families can get an overview of the school and will learn about the academic curriculum, as well as the fine arts, sports and technology programs.
The open house includes a tour of the campus. A light breakfast will be served.
The school is at 12015 Orange Grove Drive in north Tampa.
To RSVP or for information, call Jennifer Morrow at (813) 961-3087, or email her at .
Great American Teach-In
Watergrass Elementary School, 32750 Overpass Road in Wesley Chapel, is looking for people from the community and parents interested in participating in the Great American Teach-In on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those interested in reading a story, talking about a job, or sharing a hobby, please call Amanda Boria at (813) 346-0600, or email .
Nicole Kandil joins orchestra
Nicole Kandil of Lutz has earned membership in the Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra in Greenville, S.C. Membership in the top-tier orchestra is by audition only.
Kandil is currently pursuing a degree in music education.
Local students make semifinalist list for National Merit
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has announced the names of approximately 16,000 seminfinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Hillsborough County Public Schools led the state in the number of National Merit semifinalists, with 60 students earning the honor. Local students include:
• Rachel Hargrove and Shahob Miltenberger, Land O’ Lakes High School
• Bridget Weber, Sunlake High School
• Stephen Hurley, Steinbrenner High School
• Rohith Ravi, Freedom High School
• Jorge Rodriguez, Sickles High School
• Kiana Outen, Wharton High School
• Chelsea Chitty, Wiregrass Ranch High School
New charter school launches website
Classical Preparatory School, a new charter school planned for Land O’ Lakes opening in the fall of 2014, has launches its website at www.ClassicalPrep.org. The website serves as a resource for information about the school’s program, including frequently asked questions, and a letter of interest form for prospective students.
Heather Edwards elected to student government
Heather Edwards, a freshman and psychology major at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn., was elected to the school’s student government for freshman class student services for the 2013-14 school year. Edwards is a native from Lutz.
