Posted on January 24th, 2011 by
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Dollywood performer to sing in Lecanto
Tennessee theme park regular returns for charitable concert
By Cheri Harris
James Rogers regularly performs at Dollywood, a theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. He will perform Jan. 29 at Lecanto High School. Buy this photo
Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 8:56 pm (Updated: January 23, 8:58 pm)
Dollywood entertainer James Rogers will return Jan. 29 to Citrus County for a feel-good fundraising concert.
The show will benefit charitable projects supported by the Kiwanis Club of Homosassa Springs.
Iris Whittaker, the club’s spokeswoman and a board member, said this will be the singer/songwriter’s third Citrus County concert.
“James has written several new songs which will be featured in this year’s show,” she said. “I have heard some of them and they will definitely touch your heart. He’s good at that.”
Rogers performs country western, patriotic and gospel songs. His music ranges from pop to classical guitar. Whittaker said he has a wicked sense of humor.
The concert will start at 3 p.m. at Curtis Peterson Auditorium at Lecanto High School. Tickets to the concert are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For information or to buy tickets, call Jim Harris at 382-1470; Iris Whittaker at 795-5541, ext. 1313, or Mike Stokley at (352) 206-9096.
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Posted on January 22nd, 2011 by
Thomas Kennedy
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011, was the Citrus Springs Elementary School’s Advisory Enhancement Council meeting. CSES was my son’s first school and was where I was first elected SAEC Chairperson. The school has changed a little and yet so much at the same time but what hasn’t changed is the great work the students, parents, educators, staff and administration are doing. It was wonderful to visit with old friends and be introduced to new faces!
At the meeting CSES SAEC voted to accept the staff recommendation for the “A+” recognition funds. The staff recommended to use 10% of the funds for technology improvements and tools for students.
CSES has been chosen as one of the elementary schools to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The NAEP is a periodic assessment of student progress conducted in the United States by the National Center for Education Statistics, a division of the U.S. Department of Education. The assessment covers the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, science, and more. The NAEP results, released as “The Nation’s Report Card“, and can be used by state and federal policymakers.
The CSES Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) reported that they raised over $1,351.00 through the Box Tops for Education program so far this school year. They have one more submission they will make and they hope to raise another $1,000 with those box tops. The PTO sponsored a “Grand-Morning” with grandparents coming to have breakfast with their student(s). Over a 100 grandparents came! On March 26th the CSES will have a family spring carnival sponsored in part by the CSES PTO.
Lastly the administration talked about the CSES 25th Anniversary Celebration which will be March 10th at CSES. They hope to have all the past Principals attend.
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Posted on January 21st, 2011 by
Thomas Kennedy
This is such a worthy program! TEK
Pictured, from left: affiliate members Rhonda Lestinsky, Jane Tessmer, Diane Perkins, Regina Brinkman and Pam Cleary; Debbie Lattin of Citrus County Harvest, and affiliate members Bob Ringo, Susan Troy, Sara Fitts, Jennifer Duca (chairwoman) and Jerry Brinkman.
Debbie Lattin accepts a check in the amount of $2,600 from the 2010 Realtor Affiliate Committee for Citrus County Harvest’s “Blessings in a Backpack” program. This is a program that bridges the meal gap for students on free- and reduced price
meal programs from the time they leave school on Friday until they return to school on Monday, providing three meals each day on Saturday and Sunday. These funds will help support their initiative at Hernando Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School.
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Posted on January 19th, 2011 by
Thomas Kennedy
Countywide Support Staff Person of the Year candidates announced
By The Chronicle Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 12:00 am
Every year, each school in Citrus County selects its own Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Person of the Year. The countywide winners are selected by a panel of judges comprised of members of the Citrus County Education Foundation board, past winners and members of the Citrus County School System. Countywide winners will be announced at the Galaxy of Stars event Feb. 1 at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club in Hernando. The Citrus County Education Foundation hosts the awards celebration.
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Posted on January 16th, 2011 by
Thomas Kennedy
On January 10, 2011, I attended a School Advisory Enhancement Council at the Renaissance Center. The Renaissance Center is an alternative education facility for middle and high school students in Citrus County. The curriculum at The Renaissance Center meets the Sunshine State Standards and participates in the Citrus County Public Schools instructional time lines.
I was pleased to see three sets of parents and students attend the meeting. Briget Brothers, the high school reading/physical education teache,r presided over the meeting. Ms. Brothers shared about the quarterly Renaissance student awards. These awards are positive motivational incentives for students. I have had the privilege of attending these awards ceremonies and it is always a positive time for students and families.
Renaissance’s new guidance counselor, Mr. Timothy Hall, spoke about how Renaissance recognizes the needs of its students are always evolving. He shared that the guidance department has a flexible response to the changing needs of this population. Mr. Hall talked about some of these initiatives and highlighted what they are doing to address them. One of the initiatives is the Social Personal Class. For the guidance counselor the challenge becomes how to provide valuable information to the students without compromising instructional time. He explained that the social personal class provides an opportunity for students to have structured time where they can engage student services personnel. Students in this class become familiar with the resources and support services designed to address their unique needs. Students are encouraged to take an active role in their own success plan. Some of the topics that are addressed in this class are: What are the ramifications for failing to receive a high school diploma? How can I use my earlier successes as the foundation for future growth? If I am behind on my academic credits, what will be the best method for me to make up or recover these credits? To help answer some of these questions, Mr. Hall has some students taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery which will be given on Jan. 18th, 2011. Mr. Hall will also bring students to Job Corps and the College of Central Florida.
I am always so impressed when I spend time at the Renaissance Center, not just with the faculty, staff and educators (who are impressive) but also with the students who, while struggling in different areas, are making positive efforts to be better and more successful.
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Posted on January 16th, 2011 by
Thomas Kennedy
King-sized enthusiam for MLK Day
Sixth-graders eager to learn of civil rights leader
Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Bright and early, Justin Taylor’s sixth-grade class at Crystal River Middle School entered the classroom eager and ready to learn about a man who changed civil rights in America and broke barriers that led to major changes for blacks in this country.
Before playing a couple of videos for the children, Taylor attempted to get a feel for what his students already knew about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“He gave a speech about freedom,” one student said.
“He started a boycott against the buses,” another one stated.
“He didn’t get treated right because he was black,” another student added.
All these statements are true, Taylor explained to the class.
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