La Boutique opens for Lacoochee volunteers
Wanda DeLaRosa, Parent Involvement assistant and volunteer coordinator at Lacoochee Elementary School, had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new La Boutique rewards center at the school. Volunteers can earn points for hours worked and are eligible to purchase new and repurposed items in the store. From left are, Sheri Dunham, assistant principal; DeLaRosa; and parent volunteers Rocio Guadarrama, Esther Garcia and Dyann Leslie.
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.
Teaching seminar
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS, 12015 Orange Grove Drive in Tampa, will host a brain-friendly teaching seminar by Spencer Kagan on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5.
Teachers can learn how to increase motivation and achievement by applying six research-based principles of brain-friendly education.
Teacher can register online at KaganOnline.com, or by calling (800) 266-7576.
The registration fee includes a free copy of Dr. Kagan’s new book.
For information and cost, call Courtney Pastor at (813) 961-3087.
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.
