The graduating
class of 5th grader at Lake Myrtle Elementary in Land
O’Lakes poses for one of the last times on the same
playground where they had so much fun over the years
following their very entertaining talent show.
April 2011
Champion Day Carnival
at Connerton
Elementary School
Family, friends and neighbors got
together for Champion Day Carnival at Connerton Elementary
School. They
enjoyed food and fun behind the school. Games include a dunk
tank, inflatables, face painting, basketball, and many more
games of skill. The food was good and a fun time was had by
all!
7899..After
throwing 3 balls at the dunk tank Joaquin Frasquillo looks
back and thinks, I’ll get you next year! That is when
Joaquin will join his big sister Antonia as a fellow student
at the Champion Day Carnival at Connerton Elementary School.
7906…
Connerton Elementary School First grader Trey Masters rolls
a perfect strike at the Champion Day Carnival at Connerton
Elementary School. Connerton Elementary School
kindergartener Mia Jordan sounded like a future American
Idol star when she took to the stage and sang at the
Champion Day Carnival at Connerton Elementary School.
Anna Falcone said she is happy to be the principal
of her own school.
“It is exciting to be principal,” Falcone said. “I
get to lead the teachers and the staff so the
children can be the best they can be. I know my
impact will be felt with the teachers and ultimately
the children.”
Falcone started her career in Pasco as an
intermediate teacher at San Antonio Elementary from
1998 to 2003. She then moved to Pine View Elementary
School where she was assistant principal for five
and a half years until last week, when she became
principal of Sanders.
She said she is not the type of principal that just
sits at her desk; instead she likes to work hands-on
with the students...
Mrs. Gurin, Science
Teacher at Imagine School (on right) shows off her classroom to Crystal Harris
(from left), Abi Rose Harris, Amanda Torres, and Alexis Harris at Open House on
October 8.
Irene Toro (holding Yandel Toro) brought her
daughter Suri to her first day at Watergrass
Elementary. Speech Therapist Nichole Beaudin
assists with directions at the brand new school.
...Alexia
gets off the bus at Watergrass Elementary on the
first day of school. She came from Seven Oaks
Elementary.
Hunter, a sixth-grader at Imagine School, read “What Imagine School
Means To Me” at the blustery Grand Opening Celebration on January
20. Also pictured are John Selover, Principal of the Land O’ Lakes
school, and co-founders Dennis and Eileen Bakke, who were touring
various Imagine Schools (there are 18 in Florida and over 70 schools in
12 states). Imagine School at Land O'Lakes has over 400 students and is
located at 17901 Hunting Bow Circle Lutz. They can be reached at
813-909-4501 or www.imagineschoollandolakes.com
These Toys will be
available at the Metro Storage Facilities located on St Rte 54 in Wesley
Chapel between Bruce B Downs & Boyette. Mon, Tues and Wed before
Christmas.
Popular
Lake Myrtle Elementary teacher and Veteran John Thomas spoke at the
Veterans Celebration at the school on November 10. He was joined by
many Veterans who introduced themselves-many were parents of the
students who attend the school.
Marching around
the grounds in front of their Mom’s, Dad’s, Grandma’s and Grandpa’s were
Fairies, Transformers, Princesses and Spiderman’s galore at the annual
Primrose Halloween Parade in Land O’Lakes October 31.
Parent and
grandparents had fun watching their kids march in a parade with several
stops for candy on their way around the grounds at the annual All Kids
Academy Halloween Parade in Lutz/Land O’Lakes October 31.
Dylan, a first-grader who was at Quail Hollow Elementary last year met
his new teacher Sara Bauer, of the Red Power Rangers team, at the
Teacher Orientation at the newly opened Veterans Elementary in Wesley
Chapel on August 13. The school will have over 700 students. Veterans
Elementary Assistant Principal Jason Petry and Principal Donna Busby
greeted new students at the Teacher Orientation at the newly opened
school on August 13.
Jennifer, a
student at Quail Hollow Elementary, and her mom Judy Norris, the
Zephyrhills High School Librarian, look over some of the fundraising
baskets at the Ice Cream Social held at the school on May 13. Judy
Norris is holding the dish that her daughter made in school for the
occasion.
Many
students at Quail Hollow Elementary made special bowls for the Ice Cream Social
that was held on May 13. Pictured are (from left): Scotty , Rory ,
Ethan and Addy who were enjoying their ice-cream with lots of syrup
and sprinkles.
Wesley
Chapel- Alexander and Samantha of Wesley Chapel
Elementary celebrate Earth Day by participating in the musical review,
Update Earth, performed at Wesley Chapel Performing Arts center on April
21, 2008.… Wesley Chapel- Wesley Chapel Elementary celebrates Earth
Day with the musical review, Update Earth, performed at Wesley Chapel
Performing Arts center on April 21, 2008.
The children,
Hannah, Ryan , Hannah , Delaney , Collin ,
Andrew , Allyson O'Connor and staff, Amy Aceto, Melissa Coleman, Kim
Copher all had fun at the Annual Spring hat parade at Kid’s Stuff in Land
O’Lakes March 28. …Colby & Chase Hemingway are always on the look out for a few
more butterflies for their hats at the Annual Spring hat parade at Kid’s Stuff
in Land O’Lakes March 28. Photos of this and other events by …Tori , Ana (Staff), Sarah and Sophia pause to allow us to admire
their beautiful spring hats at the Annual Spring hat parade at Kid’s Stuff in
Land O’Lakes March 28. …During Spring training, JJ Williams keeps his head in
the game at all times, especially at the Annual Spring hat parade at Kid’s Stuff
in Land O’Lakes March 28. …Good buddies Janisa and Danielle show the latest in spring fashion with their hats at the Annual Spring hat
parade at Kid’s Stuff.
…David
Bates brings daughters Christina and Claudia to their new school
andSafety Patrol, Morgan , age eleven directs parents through the
new drop-off area.
Assistant
Principle Deanna Garrett and Principle Lynn Pabst welcomed students to
their new school New River Elementary on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The school
is located at 4710 River Glen Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. …Lisa Shahrpass
and Elaine Clausnitzer love their new office. Lisa stated, “There is a
beautiful sunrise just over the school each morning when I arrive to
work. What a wonderful way to start the day.” Morgan is also the New
River student council president. .
…Emily Esquinaldo was all smiles when she saw her original artwork
beautifully framed and displayed on the wall in the office.
Fourth
graders Megan and Tiffany read 9 and 8 books, respectively and
earned a chance to play Book Bingo at Denim Oaks Elementary February 15.…BINGO
buddies, Kyle and Matthew had to read at least 5 books to
earn a chance to play Book Bingo at Denim Oaks Elementary February 15.…Robin
Tara, media specialist and Barbara Foss, technician specialist who are doubling
as BINGO administrators at Book Bingo, a program at Denim Oaks Elementary, to
reward and encourage students to read books.
Sand Pine Elementary collected $800.00 for the Children's
Home in
Tampa, by selling candy grams for
Valentine's Day. On Monday February 11th, Lisa
Braswell, a representative from the Children's Home, was
presented the check and other donations. (from left to right...)
Melody Welt (teacher), Lisa Braswell from The Children's Home,
Caitlin , Holli , Nada and Amanda Jordan (teacher).
The Double Branch Elementary
PTA and school Principal Peggy Lewis are excited to
announce that the PTA has raised enough money to
fund the first phase of a playground for this new
school. “I especially want to say an extra big
thank-you to our students,” said first semester PTA
President Michelle Schemery. “Their participation
and generosity during our December Walk-a-thon was
wonderful.” The students raised $1,434.01 during
this event, making them the biggest single
playground sponsor. Other individual and business
sponsors contributed to the playground fund. The PTA
also held several fund-raisers and successfully
applied for matching funds from the Pasco County
school district to meet their budget of more than
$35,000 for the first phase of equipment, which
includes a covered tower, slides and rock climbing
wall.
The PTA will continue to raise money for a second phase
with other play equipment. “Hopefully the playground will be completed by
early spring,” said Lewis. “It usually takes two years for a group to raise
funds for a playground, so we did a super job!”
Heather Tomasello is a freelance
writer and owner/operator of The Goddard School, an
extended-day preschool slated to open Fall 2008 near the
north entrance of Meadow Pointe.
Sanders
Memorial Elementary School was the site of a Jump
Rope presentation by Olympiad Jill Strong sponsored
by the
Sanders Elementary
PTA. Students and teachers alike had fun and learned
a lot about fitness and having fun at the same time.
Having a great time at
the Double Branch Elementary School night at Beef
O’Brady’s located at 1660 Bruce B. Downs Blvd are
fellow Ranchers Justin, Tara,
Kathleen and Morgan. A portion of the
proceeds benefits the popular program, Buckaroo
Store, that teachers use for positive incentives for
their students.
The “Great American Teach-In”, is an annual event that celebrates
American Education Week in which members of the community are asked to
speak to students about their careers, hobbies and personal interests.
Speakers share how their early educational experiences relate to their
current life. Dr. M.J. Price, owner of Goin’ Postal in Zephyrhills,
participate in this year’s Great American Teach-In at Chester Taylor
Elementary School and Centennial Middle School to teach Yoga, Tai Chi
and QiGong. Price is a Yoga, Tai Chi, QiGong instructor who has taught
classes at the East Pasco Family YMCA, Main Street Fitness, Saint Leo
University, Senior Friends, Betmar, Forest Lake Estates, the Zephyrhills
Senior Center, Hillsborough River State Park and other local venues.
The Sand
Pine Elementary Halloween Parade, held October 31, is not just for the
kids to have fun as demonstrated by Angie Westbrook, Diana Niles, Dyan
Chitty, Michelle Lattke, Belinda Pope (Media, Tech, Reading and ESOL).
…
Students
at Sand Pine Elementary think the Sand Pine Elementary Halloween Parade,
held October 31, is really a lot of fun. …Linda Matthews, Guidance
Counselor at Sand Pine Elementary has a ball with these characters
Brian 1st grade, Connor , K and Alex 1st
grade at the Halloween Parade at Sand Pine Elementary October 31.
Getting to know each
other, students, parents, teachers, teachers
assistants and administrators, is part of what makes
Longleaf Elementary the excellent school that it is.
Longleaf Elementary is Guilson , Monina , Anafel , Jordan Brooke , Nikki
, Sharon , Tarina S, Gail , Sandi , Maria , Lori ,
Matthew and Madison . 8633…For
Longleaf Elementary, reading is fun-damental, with
the emphasis on fun, thanks to large parental
involvement. Longleaf Elementary is Heather Amir,
Principal Arlenne Bodden, Gabriel Guedj, Carlos
Hallowell, Corey Curtis, and Assistant Principal
Debbie Wichmanowski.
0253-p…Sand Pine Elementary
held their Open House on September 11 and many
students and parents attended. Second grader
Laurence brought his parents Larry and
Cary, of Meadow Point and showed them which books he
wanted at the Book Fair. 0255-p…Scott
Gordon brought his daughter Melissa , a third
grader at Sand Pine Elementary, where he met her
teacher Miss Cozier. Melissa was the Student
of the Year for her pod for the previous school
year.
0258-p… Seven Oaks Elementary
Kindergarten/First grade teacher Sarah Leahy, of the
Golden Eagles, spoke to parents of her students at
their Open House on September 11. Students pictured
are (from left): Achyudhan, Shanyn ,
Samantha , Julia , and Isabella .
0262-p… Jennifer (from left), of Wesley
Chapel, brought her daughter Chloe to Open
House at Seven Oaks Elementary on September 11. Also
pictured are Assistant Principals Shirley Ray and
Jennifer Heptig.
7353…When San Antonio
Elementary School holds a Book Fair it is serious
business as “Clifford” is surrounded by his security
and entourage like 5th grader Jack , 3rd
grader Levi , 5th grader Christian , 5th
grader Austin , 4th grader Billy ,
Principal Vanessa Hilton, 5th graders Colman
Matthew , Pierce , and Mack .
7357…Fifth grader Mack comes up for air while
playing Clifford, to promote the Book Fair.
7368…Second grader Kylie and Mom, Paige
Ramsey- Hamacher, say thanks to the San Antonio
Elementary School PTA volunteers Martha Cuesta and
Rose Smith, who hosted the dinner for the students
and parents at the schools’ taking part in the open
house held September 6.
7359… Suncatchers Service Unit in Wesley Chapel and
San Antonio held a Rally Happening at the San
Antonio Elementary
to invite girls to join the wonderful world of
Scouting, September 6. Helping out registering the
girls is the Event Director Ginger Blomeley, with
San Antonio Elementary students and friends Jamyra 7, Joshua 5, Lauren 21 months,
of Dade City, Jennifer 11, Isabella 7,
and Amy of San Antonio, Lindsey 8,
Tiler 9 and Event coordinator Michelle
Barbour. Any questions regarding this event contact
Michelle Barbour 813.215. 3287 or MichelleBarbour@ReMax.net.
…If a
school is only as good as the parental involvement then Double Branch
Elementary has nothing to worry about as volunteers and school personnel
Jennifer Krill, Thasangini Roman, Mary Bressler, Maderine Santiago,
Yolanda Santiago, Melinda Park, Latrisa Lanier, Yolanda Howell, Kimberly
Rose and Michelle Newman work hard to organize and label books for the
students on opening day, August 20, 2007.
Picking up
their kids at Kids R Kids in Land O’Lakes are Melanie Fierbaugh with her two
sons Benjamin 3 and Adam 5 and Tina Cash with Trinity 4 and Addison 4 months
after their summer break, August 22, 2007.
6095…Parent Lou Sibio, PTA board
member LynnDenofrio and Assistant Principal Vaughnette Peterson
spread the rubberized chips that will over the playground area that the
kids will playground at Denham Oaks on August 11. 6149…On Saturday August 11,
volunteers from Denham Oaks replaced the mulch from the playground with
rubberized chips for the safety of the children. These volunteers
include Patrick Tara, Andrew McGovern, Shamaine Douglas, Dave Chrissy,
Principal Mardee Powers, PTA President Margarita Stripling, Jeff
Timonear, Assistant Principal Vaughnette Peterson, Jay Stripling,
Cameron Douglas, Brenda Wade, Kristin Eales, Lou Sibio, Bryan Wade,
Robert White of Anytime Fitness. 6100…Jeff Timonear, a
grandfather of a student at Denham Oaks provided not only his time, but
also the use of his tractor to bring the rubberized chips to the
playground. 6107… Shamaine Douglas and
her son Cameron, a student at Denham Oaks, take a break while spreading
the rubberized chips on the playground that all the students will enjoy
playing on this year and years to come.
Betsy Brown, Oakstead Elementary
Student Council President (from left), Nazaria, Enterprise Village
Mayor, and Kayla , Author of the Month, spoke at the Oakstead Elementary
School Dedication Ceremony on May 17.
Dave
Estabrook_7983-p…Tammy Kimpland, Principal of Oakstead Elementary School,
(center holding scissors) prepares to cut the ribbon during the school’s
Dedication Ceremony on May 17. Members of the Central Pasco Chamber of
Commerce, the Pasco County School Board, Business Partners, PTA members,
teachers, and students were present for the ceremony. Also pictured are (from
left): Dave Estabrook, Principal of Chuck Rusche Middle School, Nicole Hahn,
Chamber Ambassador, Chip Crouse, Honorary Mayor of Land O’ Lakes, Stephanie
Watts, Chamber Ambassador, Sara Walker, Oakstead Elementary Assistant Principal,
Kathy Dunkley, Executive Director for the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce,
Heather Fiorentino, Pasco County Superintendent, Adelicia Vidal, and Rob
Kellogg, Chamber Ambassadors
John Abernathy_8033-p…Lake Myrtle
Elementary School Principal, John Abernathy (center), aka as the "Trail Blazer",
is the first existing Pasco County Elementary School to purchase an AED
(Defibrillator). He is pictured with Val Thomopalus (on left), of Athletes Who
Care, and Lonnie Clark, of S.A.F.E
Lake Myrtle Elementary School is
the first existing Pasco County Elementary School to purchase an AED
(Defibrillator)
Lake
Myrtle Elementary School Principal, John Abernathy aka as the "Trail Blazer", is
the first existing Pasco County Elementary School to purchase an AED
(Defibrillator). Being "PREPARED" is a priority. Principal Abernathy wants the
community to know, that LMES is conscientious and concerned with the safety and
well being of the community they serve. With this endeavor, it is sought not to
only prevent catastrophic situations, but to incorporate a healthy lifestyle and
awareness of ones self and our community. Neighbors helping neighbors. LMES
has established an onsite Emergency Action Plan, utilizing 13 Teachers certified
in CPR & AED implementation. In an emergency situation, the teachers are
dispatched to act in a certain predetermined job. Lonnie Clark, with S.A.F.E. -
The Philips AED Master Distributor and American Red Cross Authorized Provider,
stated that principal John Abernathy is always on the "Cutting Edge". S.A.F.E.
is currently working with Philips Medical Systems to offer our Pasco County
Schools an AED Grant. Clark states, "The AED Grants allotted to the Pasco
County Schools is a part of S.A.F.E.'s visionary school project." Each year
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes approximately 340,000 people in the U.S.
alone. Sadly, fewer than 5% survive, often because emergency medical services
cannot reach them in time. Every minute that passes, one has a 10% lesser
chance of surviving. SCA's occur when the electrical system of the heart
becomes chaotic, causing it to stop beating effectively. Lacking proper blood
flow, the person becomes unresponsive, stops breathing, and will die unless
promptly treated. CPR is importation, but it alone cannot restore a normal
heart rhythm. A "shock" from a defibrillator is the most effective way to
restore the heart's normal pumping rhythm. For more Philips AED or CPR
information, contact S.A.F.E. Lonnie Clark at (813)784-0381 or
www.SwimSafeBeSafe.com.
Enjoying a great
Pasco Middle School night out at Beef O’Brady’s in downtown Dade City are Sarah
Drewes of Dade City, Ken Polick, Manager of the Dade City Beef of Brady’s,
Zachary Ballard a 6th grader at Pasco Middle School, Anna Morey of
Lutz, Donna Powell of Zephyrhills High School, Todd Batchelor owner of the Dade
City Beef of Brady’s, Hanna Johnson a 6th grader at Pasco Middle
School, and Jordan Gitzch a 6th grader at Pasco Middle School. The
Dade City Beef O’Brady’s donates 20% of your tab to Pasco Middle School on the
1st Thursday of the month if you are a student there and also has a discount of
15% for current students of Pasco Hernando Community College or Saint Leo
University.
Jumping rope is always good for
burning calories but when you do it with your friends, it can be a whole lotta
fun. Having fun at the Denham Oaks Health Fair are Joy, Somer Al ,
Ashley , Sabrina , Christin , Mikela , Amber , Amy and Patrece . …Showing how playing video games can be exercise,
Jake Connell, 14, Mckenna 8, Emily 5, Caroline 5,
Susana , Gabrielle 7,Riley 7, Gabby 6, Isaac 2 and Zachary 3, jump up and down on pads that record their
movements on a monitor above.
Alissa and Aiden ,
students at Primrose School at Collier Parkway show off their hand made
Easter Bonnets for their parade on April 6. Primrose School at Collier
Parkway had their Easter Bonnet Parade on April 6. About 150 children
dressed up in their hand made hats in celebration of Easter. Students
pictured are (from left): Sara, Robert , Meiling, Charlotte,
Zarine, Reagan , and Ms. Elizabeth Davis.
James McCarragher can take his eye off the ball
now that it is safely tucked into the catcher’s mitt.… Hurricane Chris Overbeck
hits in a game against Tampa Prep Saturday March 31st. … Bishop McLaughlin Chris
Overbeck smacks the ball in a game against Tampa Prep Saturday March 31st. …
Hurricane Brandon Marks looks for his pitch in a game against Tampa Prep
Saturday March 31st. … Bishop McLaughlin third baseman Brandon Marks bats in a
game against Tampa Prep Saturday March 31st. … Bishop McLaughlin second baseman
Jeff Pope applies the tag for the out in a game against Tampa Prep Saturday
March 31st. … Hurricane second baseman Jeff Pope guns down a runner at first in
a game against Tampa Prep Saturday March 31st. … Hurricane shortstop Mike
Gonzalez dives for the ball just out of his reach in a game against Tampa Prep
Saturday March 31st. … Mike Gonzalez of Bishop McLaughlin. … James McCarragher
of Bishop McLaughlin. … Bishop McLaughlin Team shot. … Marcel Duarte of Bishop
McLaughlin. …Coach Nick Rodriguez of Bishop McLaughlin.
6722 …Jennifer and
Greg Varholy of Arbor Green celebrate with their daughter Hannah, 14
months who just won her first rubber duckie at the Sand Pine PTA Spring
Carnival March 24th. 6726…Having fun and meeting
new friends at the Sand Pine PTA Spring Carnival March 24th
are Nathan Jenkins, 8 months old of Wesley Chapel, Mikaela 4 is
in preschool, Gabriel is a 2nd grader at Sand Pine
Elementary, Pri is a 4th grader at Sand Pine and
Sydney is a 2nd grader at Sand Pine Elementary. 6747…
Hannah Still, an 8th grader at John Long Middle School
catches a little air while going down the Kids R Kids slide at the Sand
Pine PTA Spring Carnival March 24th. 6761…Alana and David , both of Sand Pine are ready to
knock down some pins at the Sand Pine PTA Spring Carnival March 24th.
6763…Monica Marin, a freshman at Wiregrass just received
some shocking news about her next report card from her fortune teller
and Kindergarten teacher at Sand Pine, Gail Ruddy at the Sand Pine PTA
Spring Carnival March 24th. 6777…Martine
Duncan of The Theater Doctor and Carnival Chair Person
Peggy D’Alessandro seemed to have captured Captain Hook (parent Frank
Lanza) or is it the other way around at the Sand Pine PTA Spring
Carnival on March 24th. The money raised at the event will go
towards new computers on other classroom needs as well as to help start
a new PTA for the new Double Branch Elementary School slated to open
soon.
The
Bruno children, of Land O’ Lakes, had a great time dancing to the DJ at the Lake
Myrtle Elementary Carnival held on March 16. Pictured are Antoinette , a
sixth grader at Pine View Middle School, Logan Anthony , a kindergartner at
Lake Myrtle, and Angelina , a seventh grader at Pine View Middle.…Jillian , a fourth grader at Lake Myrtle Elementary, dressed up in
green for her school’s carnival that was held on March 16. …Madison
Barnthouse and Parker Lloyd, students at Lake Myrtle Elementary, prepare to go
down the slide as volunteer Taylor Rowand, of Land O’ Lakes High School watches,
during the carnival held on March 16.
1693…Students
at Lil Lambs Preschool in Lutz held a Trikathon on March
2. The event was moved inside because of rain but it
didn’t dampen the fun. Pictured are (from left): Kaeli, Amber, Isabella , Anthony
, Claire , Alex , Baylor Collin and Hunter .
1192-p...Pastor
Jeff Olsen, (back row, center), of Grace Community of Wesley Chapel,
performed the ceremony/lesson for kindergarteners at Wesley Chapel
Elementary School on February 23. He was helping to teach students how
the letters “Q” and “U” are always together like they were married to
one another. Pictured with him are (back row, from left): Lane Morris,
Assistant Principal and Joy Milner, Reading Specialist. Kindergarten
students of Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Forni include (front row, from left):
Jordan , Tzuriel, Emma , and Madison.
0888...Pasco Middle School’s Rojelio Padron runs
while balancing the ball on his head as his Pirates took on Pine View
Middle School on February 13. The game ended in a tie.
1348…
Hurricane sophomore Michael Holmes flies through the air fearlessly on
his way to the hoop in the Class 1A-6 Semi-finals February 9th. 1346…
Hurricane Michael Gonzalez catches big air for Bishop McLaughlin in
their tough loss to the First Academy Eagles in the Class 1A-6
Semi-finals game on February 9th. 1302… Bishop McLaughlin senior Coleman
Hengesbach takes a jumper from the corner in the Class 1A-6 Semi-finals
game against First Academy during Bishop McLaughlin loss on February
9th. 1297…Hurricane center Chris Overbeck hits the boards hard against
First Academy during Bishop McLaughlin loss in the Semi-finals February
9th
0603 John Long
Middle School’s Andres Ceasar goes for the ball during the game against
Pasco Middle School on February 8. Pasco won the match 6-0. 0555 Jordan
Clements kicks it high for his John Long Middle School Longhorns during
the soccer match against Pasco Middle School on February 8. Pasco won
the match 6-0. 0559 Kolby Kruger (# 3), heads the ball for his John
Long Middle School Longhorns as Pasco Middle School’s Anthony Plourde
plots his next move during the game on February 8. Pasco won 6-0. 0593
John Long Middle School’s Lex Krautheim runs for the soccer ball during
the game against Pasco Middle School on February 8. Pasco won 6-0.
0550 Matt Baldwin (# 21), of John Long Middle School and Pasco Middle
School’s Efrain Uriostegue wait for the soccer ball during their game on
February 8 at Wesley Chapel High School. Pasco won 6-0. 0534 Pasco
Middle School’s Daniel Corono got at least a couple of the six goals for
his Pirates as they took on the Longhorns of John Long Middle School on
February 8. The “faceball” belongs to John Long Middle School’s Robert
Tirbene. Pasco won the match 6-0. 0542 Pasco Middle School’s Jose
Paniagua controls the ball during action against the John Long Middle
School Longhorns on February 8. The Pirates took the match 6-0.
0208…In the best tasting Math experiment ever,
second grader A.J. Sanez, kindergartner Ashley, Parent helper
Jill Rodenbaugh, first grader Danielle , and third grader
Brittany utilized different colored M&M’s to populate a
grid at the 3rd annual Science night at the Wesley Chapel Elementary
School held January 23rd. The event had about 500 people in
attendance and Tijuana Flats was there with dinner and as usual, the
WCHS cheerleaders were on hand to help out!
Pictured at the 3rd annual
Science night at the Wesley Chapel Elementary School on January 23rd are
(front row, from left): Mrs. Chatmon, sixth grader Kelanie ,
second grader Kyra , kindergartner Rachel fourth grader
Aries, and third grader Kamryn . Front row (from left): third
grader Victoria , second graders Angela, Yessenia
and Ashley .
Constructing a Rocket car out of Styrofoam, straight pins, and using a
balloon for propulsion are Parent helpers Matthew Ekechi, Roseline
Ekechi, and fourth grader Michael , third grader Jennifer ,
fourth grader Jason , and second grader Virali at the 3rd
annual Science night at the Wesley Chapel Elementary School held January
23rd.
Seth Alderman and
Giselle played Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus in the Wesley Chapel
Elementary production of A Penguin Christmas on December 6th by the 2nd
and 3rd grade teams. The Elfs were played by Kaitlyn, Savannah, Victoria and Brielle in the Wesley Chapel
Elementary production of A Penguin Christmas on December 6th. The
Director and Assistant Director was played by Ayush and Ethan
in the Wesley Chapel Elementary production of A Penguin Christmas
on December 6th. The Reindeer were played by Sierra , Mya , A.J. z, Daja and Robert in the Wesley Chapel Elementary
production of A Penguin Christmas on December 6th. Photos of this event
by Anthony V. Masella Jr.
Heather Fitzpatrick
and Danny Parr, of Fitz Real Estate, served hot dogs at North Tampa
Quality Meats on December 9 to earn money for Wesley Chapel Elementary.
Jaimie Fitzpatrick,
of Wesley Chapel helped serve hot dogs for Wesley Chapel Elementary
School on December 9 at North Tampa Quality Meats. Evan Paulus, Caitlyn
Paulus, and Josh Paulus, students at Wesley Chapel Elementary supported
the fundraiser at North Tampa Quality Meats on December 9. Craig Thomas
(on right), of Wesley Chapel cooks up the ribs and chickens for North
Tampa Quality Meats using the grill donated by the St. James United
Methodist Church in New Tampa. Helping out are (from left): Nate
Thomas, and James Thomas, a student at Quail Hollow Elementary. Photos
of this event by Faith Jordan-Masella
Wesley
Chapel Elementary students Marisa 1st grade and big
brother Lee 5th grade, learn new skills Thursday night
October 26th from Reading Specialist Patty Hughes (top) and
Joy . The school invited parents and students to come in and learn
the latest developments in improving student reading comprehension and
what the Pasco County School system has to offer their students. Photos
of this and other events by Anthony V. Masella Jr.
Primrose School at Collier Parkway participated, along
with 20,000 other Primrose School students across the
country in “Celebrating Cultures” on September 8. More
than 150 local Primrose students dressed in costumes
representing their heritage and sang, “It’s a Small
World while holding hands representing the unity of
children around the world. They also donated school
supplies to at risk children in Panama. Students in Ms.
Karen Davila’s (middle row on right) class made Peruvian
sweaters.
8635
Sanders Memorial Elementary Technology Specialist Mark Seligman (on
left) helps Sharlo Ward who brought her daughter Kyndal (on right)
to meet her third grade teacher Mrs. Newberger during Meet the Teacher
Day on August 3. Also pictured is Clayton who will be in sixth
grade at Pine View Middle School.
8636
Nicholas (center) will be in
Mrs. Heuser’s third grade class at Sanders Memorial Elementary School.
He brought his parents Bill and Audra O’Connor to Meet the Teacher day
on August 3. The new Wilderness Lakes Preserve family just moved from
Michigan.
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Miss Dena Saburro-a Kindergarten-First grade teacher at Oakstead
Elementary shows off her classroom to new student Kyle at the Meet
the Teacher Day on August 3.
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Mrs. Charlene Brown (on right) teaches fourth and fifth grade at
Oakstead Elementary. She showed her classroom to (from left) Kaitlynne (second grade), Michelle , her son-Thomas
(third grade), Amber (fifth grade), and her daughter Betsy (fifth grade) during Meet the Teacher Day on August 3.
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The new Oakstead Elementary School is the only new Pasco County
elementary school with a shelter but it has no playground. The newly
formed PTA is working hard on fundraising to get the students their
playground. If they can raise $15,000, the school board will match the
funds and building will begin. PTA members/helpers pictured are (back
from left): Melanie Glass, Diane Johnson-who just signed up for the PTA,
Sara Walker-Assistant Principal, Nicole Hahn, Candy Nagy-PTA President,
Missy King, and Jackie Parks. Front (from left): Nichole Bolt, Lina
Figueroa, and Amanda Fouda. They have raised approximately $2500.00 so
far. The new school will be headed up by former Sanders Elementary
Principal Tammy Kimpland and is located at 19925 Lake Patience Road in
Land O' Lakes. If you can help with funds, supplies, or sweat for the
new playground, please contact the school at 813-346-1500.
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Treasure -age 5, enjoyed
meeting her new teacher Zephyrhills resident Mrs. Tammy Simmons (on
left) at Sand Pine Elementary School’s Meet the Teacher Day
on August 3. She brought along her dad Joseph Wilson and her mom
Sherell Wilson and her little sister Jaida.
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August 5th, collected school supplies were distributed to needy children
with the help of Anna Fulks, Chair of the Community “Schools Tools
Program”, Joe Labarbera, manager of the Wesley Chapel Sweet Bay Supper
Market, Volunteer Nancy Carpenter, Wesley Chapel Elementary Principal
Cindy Harper, Deputy Bales, Co-Chair Maritza Torres, Derek Piccinini,
Bob Loring, head elk of the Toys for Tots, Courtney Lemay, Kari
Durocher, Zyandria Vega, Julian Norat and Rey Pate.
Partnering with
the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, the Sheriff's Department
and Pasco Fire and Rescue, the group “Schools Tools Program” actively
collected school supplies at Sam's Club and the Sweet Bay Supper
market. In Zephyrhills, the Boy & Girl partnered with the Zephyrhills
Police and Fire Department and they actively collected supplies at
Wal-Mart and K-mart.
Expecting to provide a backpack load of
school supplies to at least 500 needy children, the group wishes to help
at risk kids. “These children are the same "at risk" Tots that we
attempt to serve at Christmas time” says Bob Loring, head elk of the
Toys for Tots. “Also, local Rotary clubs and many local businesses allow
us to place school supply 'drop boxes' at their locations, as with Toys
for Tots & our TAD model, we attempted to employ a total community
approach to this challenge” says Loring.
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School Registration
7568… Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is welcoming students and
parents and getting ready for the new school year ahead. From left,
School Volunteer Frank Strott, Billy , a 6th grader at
John Long Middle School. Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Principal Eve Hunsberger, Paige , a 5th grader at
Taylor Elementary, Brittany , a 3rd grader at Taylor
Elementary and Mom, Priscilla Simon, of Zephyrhills.
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Assistant Principal of Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School, Michelle
Berger, works with Jennifer Bayless of Zephyrhills to register her
daughter, 4th grader Kali on Thursday August 3rd.
7564…Brigitte
of Stewart Middle School like to have fun with buddy Jessica
, a 6th grader at John Long Middle School in Wesley
Chapel and help her Mom, Mary Collige, the manager of the PLACE program
at Taylor Elementary. The Place program handles childcare needs for
kindergarten through 5th grade, school days from 6:30am to
6:00pm for students of West Zephyrhills Elementary and Chester Taylor
Elementary. A few spots may still be available so if you are interested
call 794-6992.