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DR. LARRY FELDMAN, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Monthly Electronic Newsletter April 2019 Issue

DATES TO REMEMBER

*PUBLIC HEARING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL ADOPTION FOR THE 2019-

2020 SCHOOL YEAR* MAY 1ST 10:00 AM

*SCHOOL BOARD

COMMITTEE MEETINGS* MAY 1ST 11:00 AM

*SCHOOL BOARD MEETING*

MAY 8TH

11:00 AM

*COFFEE & CONVERSATION @ WHISPERING PINES EL

MAY 10TH 9:00 AM

*MOTHER’S DAY*

MAY 12TH

*DISTRICT 9 AWARDS OF DISTINCTION CEREMONIES*

@ ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

MAY 13TH, 14TH & 15TH

8:30 AM

*DISTRICT 9 STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING* @

CUTLER BAY SR MAY 13TH 3:30 PM

*MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY*

(NO SCHOOL) MAY 27TH

*M-DCPS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

CEREMONIES* MAY 29TH - JUNE 6TH

The following college-bound students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement :

Elani Walters, Miami Norland Sr (District 1) - Tennessee State University; Natty Deleon, Miami Jackson Sr (District 2) - Mount Holyoke College; Neica Joseph, North Miami Beach Sr (District 3) - Duke University; Gabriella Mes-tre, Barbara Goleman Sr (District 4) - Harvard University; Alvaro Perez, Miami Springs Sr (District 5) - Emory University; Javier Alvarez, Maritime & Science Technology Academy (District 6) - US Coast Guard Academy; Laura Guerrero, Felix Varela Sr (District 7) - Univer-sity of Virginia; Jose Prieto, Miami Arts Stu-dio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer (District 8) - Universi-ty of Miami; Alex Perez, Homestead Sr (District 9) - University of Florida. Juasline Plasencia, Miami Southridge Sr, represented all graduating scholars. Juasline, who will attend Hamilton College as a Posse Scholar, shared inspirational words for all graduates of the Class of 2019. We wish them all much success!

ANNUAL ACADEMIC SIGNING DAY

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DISTRICT 9 RESOURCE FAIR, TOWN HALL AND AWARDS CEREMONY @ SOUTH DADE SR

The last Town Hall of the 2018-19 school year not only recognized two students from each of the District 9 schools, but also the Silver Knight nominees, Scholar Athletes, South Dade Wrestling Team for their 6th consecutive State Championship, the Teacher of the Year winners and Region finalists, Principal of the Year Runner Up, AFSCME Employee of the Year, Food & Nutrition and Plant Operations finalists, School Police Exemplary Officer, Youth Crime Watch of Miami Poster Contest winner and community partner, FBI Miami CAAA, for their Reading is Fun Program at Colonial Drive El. The audience was enter-tained by performances from the Coconut Palm K-8 Academy Drumline and Bengal Dancers, Robert Russa Moton Dance Magnet, Gateway K-8 Crocettes, South Dade Middle Pantherettes and the host school’s performance by the South Dade Sapphire Dance Team. Thank you to Mr. DeArmas, Principal, South Dade Sr. and his entire team for always being so accommodating and hospita-ble. Thank you to Ms. Barbara Mendizabal, South Region Superintendent, Ms. Anna Rodriguez, Region Director, and all the school administrators for joining me in recognizing all the recipients.


FBI CITIZENS ACADEMY

SCHOOL POLICE SWEARING IN CEREMONY

COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE IN COLOMBUS, OHIO

SUPERINTENDENT’S LGBTQ ADVISORY MEETING

FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

MIAMI PALMETTO BOYS AND GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAMS ARE GMAC DISTRICT CHAMPIONS AND HOPING TO WIN THE FHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR

Where’s Larry?


SCHOLAR ATHLETE 2019 AWARDS CEREMONY

MIAMI PALMETTO SR FORENSIC INVESTIGATIVE ACADEMY STUDENTS TRAVEL TO QUANTICO & FBI HQ AMIGOS FOR KIDS


ELIE WIESEL ETHICS ESSAY CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY

CUTLER BAY MIDDLE’S DTRT CHAMPS

37TH ANNUAL KENDALL FEDERATION OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATION TURNAROUND AWARDS BANQUET

"A DEDICATED LIFE, DAVID LAWRENCE, JR."


DISTRICT 9 STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL (SLAC) MEETING @ HOMESTEAD SR

Thank you to our host school for your hospital-ity. Homestead Senior’s generosity and hospitali-ty were appreciated by all. Guest speaker, Son Vu, Founder/CEO, Senti-nel Pros, talked about drones and related career paths available, followed by a live drone demonstration. The students had an oppor-tunity to experience the flight simulation lab where they virtually learned how to take off and land a plane with the help of Mr. Guillermo Muñoz, Principal, Avia-tion Instructor, Dave Wampole, and Mr. Vu. We appreciate the time they took out of their busy schedule to create an educational and fun experience for all SLAC members. Thank you to Mr. Manuel Garcia, South Region Director, for being present.


RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY @ MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH

CUTLER BAY SR GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM CORAL REEF SR GIRLS WATERPOLO TEAM

WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTOR AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM


MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA CONFERENCE

Very proud of all our magnet schools. It was an honor joining each of you at the 37th MSA Annual Conference as you were being recognized. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

7 Nationally Demonstration Schools 21 Nationally Certified Magnet Schools 28 Magnet Schools of Excellence 30 Magnet Schools of Merit Distinction

Principal Debbie Leal of Hammocks Middle, received MSA Region III Principal of the Year

Miami Lakes Ed Center, Principal Lourdes Diaz, earned the 2019 Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence


MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA CONFERENCE (CONTINUED)

2019 PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR CEREMONY

Mr. Mike Veloso, Principal of the Year Miami Springs Adult Center

Ms. Rhonda Gaines, Assistant Principal of the Year Carol City Senior High

Mr. Martin Reid, Runner Up Principal of the Year Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts

Mr. Louis Dash, Runner Up Assistant Principal of the Year Miami Springs Adult Center


PURPLE IT UP! FOR THE MILITARY CHILD AT AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

FIU STEM EDUCATION GRADUATION KEYNOTE SPEAKER LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (LBA) HONORING LBA CHARTER ACADEMY SENIORS

MDC SCHOOL OF EDUCATION COMPLETION CEREMONY

From Devon Aire K-8 Student to FIU Administrative Assistant


TITLE I CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP @ SUNSET SR

20TH AUTISM SPEAKS WALK @ DORAL PARK


MIAMI PALMETTO SR BOYS TENNIS TEAM WITH COACH KELLY GIBSON ARE STATE CHAMPIONS

WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 AND HOMESTEAD MIDDLE EMBRACE GIRLS ENJOYED A DINING EXPERIENCE AT BENIHANA IN CORAL GABLES

FORMER DAK8 STUDENTS & STAFF ACTIVE AT WPK8

MEETING HAPPY SCHOOL PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY

NO PLACE FOR HATE

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