Education Notes
Cape Coral
Benjamin Loderhose
Covenant College announce that Benjamin Loderhose of Cape Coral, has met the requirements for the dean’s list for the fall 2008 term.
Pelican Elementary
School Choice through March 13, Applications Accepted
March 17, St. Patrick’s Day
March 25, Pelican Pursuit
March 26, End of Third Quarter
March 26-27, Fifth Grade Sea World Trip
March 27 No School Professional Duty Day
Ida Baker High School
Ida Baker High School, 3500 Agualinda Blvd., presents a magic show featuring Gary Carson and Kelsey Kara, Wednesday, March 18. Tickets $15 adults, $10 for children 17 and under. Snack items available for purchase.
For tickets or more information contact Temple Beth Shalom at 772-4555.
BIS classes
BIS class schedule for March. Classes will be held at 1020 Cultural Park Blvd., Unit 43.
Classes are six hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each unless otherwise noted.
March 19: Outlook, cost $40
March 23:Word II (Intermediate) Cost $40
March 24-25: Access, cost $55
March 31: E-Mail and internet, cost $40
Fee for classes includes registration and all materials
Six hour training session Cost $45
Cape Coral daytime 8:30 to 3 p.m.: Level I (12 hours) March 20-April 3; Level II (12 hours) May 1, 8\Level III (12 hours)May 22, 29; Payroll (six hours) March 6.
Career Transition Workshops
Personal Skills, March 10, 6 to 9 p.m. cost, $45
March 24, 6 to 8 p.m. cost $45
Computer Skills, March 20, 9 to noon; April 24, 9-noon, Cost $45
Register for the Career Transition Classes at: www.tranwithshane.com or call 9850-9844.
Gulf Elementary School
Gulf Elementary will host their “Fine Arts Night” on March 24 and 26 in the Primary Learning Center at Gulf Elementary School on Agualinda Boulevard across from Ida Baker High School at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. admire artwork created by students in grades K through five and the kindergarten students will serenade with a musical treat. For more information call 549-2726..
Fort Myers
Carol McLaughlin
Carol McLaughlin has joined the staff of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. as the Special Projects Coordinator. McLaughlin brings 17 years of experience in education to The Foundation. She taught Math and Science to students with learning disabilities and then later took a role in administration. McLaughlin left the schools in 1992 to serve as the Administrative Director with the Alliance of the Arts. Most recently, McLaughlin retired as the Chief Program Officer at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation.
FGCU
Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music presents its third annual President’s Concert at 7:30 p.m. on March 13 in the Student Union ballroom. The concert is free and open to the public.
For information, call Nancy Cobb-Lippens at 590-7374.
FGCU Sponsors 12th Annual International Celebration March 23-27
International Club invite the public to attend the 12th Annual International Celebration on March 23 through 27. All events are free.
For more information, contact assistant director of International Services Timothy Gjini at 590-7925 or tgjini@fgcu.edu.
VPK Enrollment Day
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida in conjunction with Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C), invites all local families with 4-year-old children to attend the Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Enrollment Day on March 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is free for all eligible children, regardless of family income.
For more information contact Ann Wyant a 935-6141 or 810-3987 or e-mail to : awyant@4cflorida.org
Symphony Youth Orchestra
March 14 at 7 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School Auditorium, 14020 Plantation Road, honoring the 2nd place Concerto competition winner Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Michael Hall.
Tickets are $7 and are available at the Symphony Box Office at 418-1500 or at the door the evening of the concert.
High Tech Central
High Tech Central Open House for the community and perspective students including adult students and career changers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 17 and18.
High Tech Central is located at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers. For more information call 334-4544 ext. 208.
Fitness event for girls
Girl Scouts at Pump It Up Girls in kindergarten through fifth grade, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts, are invited to have some heart-pumping fun. Activities include bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and more. Girls must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event and also bring socks to wear during the activities.
The event will be held Thursday, March 23,5:30 to 7:30 p.m, at Pump It Up!
4331 Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Suite 1, Fort Myers
Cost is $5 per girl. Adults are free. Girls must pre-register by March 20.
Pizza and a soft drink can also be purchased for $3 per person; however, tickets for food must be reserved in advance.
To register for the event and to reserve a meal ticket call 561-1800 ext. 402.
Girls Going Places
Girls Going Places is gearing up for its big May 6 event. The program identifies the most enterprising, community-minded teen girls in Southwest Florida who will compete to win national scholarships and prizes. School counselors and principals must have their nominee forms submitted to Lynne Tarman at Alliance Financial Group, 14021 Metropolis Avenue in Fort Myers by April 15, 2009 to be included.
School principals and counselors not familiar with the program should contact Lynne Tarman at 561-2900. Students who would like to get more information should contact their school principals and counselors for more information.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the 10th Annual Reading Festival to be held March 21 at Centennial Park. Opportunities are available for set up the day before and assistance during the day long event itself as well as clean up after the event is over.
Contact Catherine Vaughn, MA-LISk, Continuing Education Coordinator Lee County Library System at 533-4815
Wine & Food Fest benefit
Local children in Southwest Florida will benefit from more than $750,000 (net, after expenses) raised during the 2009 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, which concluded Saturday. More than $550,000 of that total came from the event’s auction, held as part of a Grand Tasting and Auction at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club.
North Fort Myers High School market
North High Band Boosters to host Craft Fair/Flea Market
The North Fort Myers High School Band Boosters are hosting a Craft Fair/Flea Market, Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Coral Gate Commons Shopping Center-Corner of Pondella Road and Orange Grove Boulevard.
All vendors are welcome. To participate or to request more information on this event or any of the band programs, contact Kim Checolo, VP Fund-raising at nfmcraftflea2009@yahoo.com or 558-8458.
The North Fort Myers High School Band Boosters are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the improvement of the band program for North Fort Myers High School.