Archive for April, 2011

CHRONICLE ONLINE: Odyssey of the Mind teaches students of all ages how to develop problem-solving skills

Odyssey of the Mind teaches students of all ages how to develop problem-solving skills By Cheri Harris Wednesday, April 13, 2011 CITRUS SPRINGS — For some gifted fifth-graders, the stage is their classroom. That’s because they started preparing for their Odyssey of the Mind performance back in August. Odyssey of the Mind is a nonprofit program designed […]

The Test Prayer – Best of Luck with FCAT this week!

The Test Prayer Now I lay me down to study, I pray the Lord I won’t go nutty, If I should fail to learn this junk, I pray the Lord I will not flunk. But if I do, don’t pity me at all, Just lay my bones down in the study hall; Tell my teacher […]

IB Awards Thoughts by Coordinator Darrick Buettner

2011 Citrus County International Baccalaureate Awards Speech, April 9th, 2011 by IB Coordinator Darrick Buettner People often ask me, “How’s IB going?”  That’s difficult to answer.  I have my opinions but how do we arrive at the truth behind that question.  Shakespeare wrote that “The eye sees not itself but by reflection.”  So, in order […]

Week in Review for Apr 3rd – Apr 9th, 2011

Week in Review for Apr 3rd – Apr 9th, 2011   What are they thinking and what do you think about it? What are they thinking and what do you think about it? As I visit our schools and run into people all over the community, the current legislative session and the working state budget […]

Food Services Give All Students FREE Breakfast FCAT Week

Food Services Give All Students FREE Breakfast FCAT Week The  Citrus County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will again be offering FREE breakfast to all students taking the FCAT next week.  The breakfast we serve meets the federal guidelines for nutrition standards.  Encourage your student(s) to partake of this offering as they prepare enough breakfast […]

Testing Tips for Parents

“Monday April 11th FCAT test begin. Hope these quick reminders and video below are helpful” ~Thomas Testing Tips for Parents Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test. On the morning of the test, your child needs to get up in plenty of time so he/she won’t feel rushed. Feed […]