Inspiring character in students
McKitrick Elementary School in Lutz hosted a Boosterthon Fun Run, as part of a nine-day program to increase funds and inspire students to live healthy, character-filled lives. Students ran for 30 minutes to themed music, and were introduced to stories of six kid-athletes on the power of living out character in sports and life. The theme, “Big World Recess,” promotes the side of sports kids love. From left are ‘Flyin’ Brian,” principal Allison Cline, ‘Lightning Liz,’ PTA president Leslie Nixon, and ‘Adventure Austin.’
Saint Leo welcomes new community partners
Saint Leo University has announced professional working agreements with new community partners, nine of which are based in Tampa.
The Tampa-based organizations are AMIkids Tampa, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Inc., PrimeGroup Insurance Services, Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa Bay Steel Corp., City of Dade City, Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, David A. Straz Jr. Center, and Grow Financial Federal Credit Union.
The other organizations include Avis Budget Group Inc., Leesburg Chamber of Commerce, Leon County Sheriff’s Office and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
The partnerships aim to build a stronger sense of community and independence for the university’s students and graduates.
Winter Art Showcase and Book Fair
Wiregrass Ranch High School will have a Winter Art Showcase and Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrass on Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a jazz quartet, carolers and drama performances, “Artist in Action,” storytelling, face painting, art exhibits, free gift wrapping and more. Come and show your support and win prizes like a GlowLight Nook, PTSA gift bag and original paintings.
If you cannot make the event, shop online from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, using voucher code 11704327 at BN.com/bookfairs, and a percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit the fine arts department at Wiregrass Ranch High School.
Bishop McLaughlin offers admissions tests
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill, will have admissions tests on Dec. 5, 2015 and Jan. 23, 2016.
The school offers college prep, honors and AP courses with small class sizes. There also is a one-on-one laptop setting on a wireless campus.
Bus service is available from six locations.
The school accepts McKay Scholarships and Step-Up.
Family tours and student shadowing is currently being scheduled.
For information, call (727) 857-2600, ext. 244, or visit BMCHS.com.
Hockey clinics for students
The Tampa Bay Lightning will host Street Lightning Hockey Clinics for the fourth and fifth graders at these schools:
- Dec. 7 at 9:50 a.m.: Seven Oaks Elementary School in Wesley Chapel
- Dec. 11 at 9:50 a.m.: Denham Oaks Elementary School in Lutz
Every participating student receives a hockey stick and a Lightning game voucher.
For information, call Amy Lipovetsky, Office for Teaching and Learning, at (813) 794-2246.
All-stars football classic
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting the 2015 Pasco County East-West Classic, showcasing the best players from every position and school. It will feature “the best of the East” versus “the best of the West.” The event will be on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
For information, call Amy Lipovetsky at (813) 794-2112.
