Posted on March 9th, 2022 by
Thomas E Kennedy
First Library “The Little Engine That Could”
“I think it can… I thought I could”
Reading to students is a blessing to them and for us. Citrus County Education Foundation’s First Library initiative continued today as CCEF gave kindergartners throughout Citrus County another book to add to their library. This classic story is the 90th edition of “The Little Engine That Could” I was excited to again read to Ms. Purtee’s kindergarten class at Citrus Springs Elementary School. What an amazing class, and amazing teacher! Thank you again to CCEF and its partners for providing our students with their “First Library”.
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Posted on March 7th, 2022 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Coalition for College & Careers at Citrus High School
Spent time today at Citrus High School with Patrick Simon and Steve Simonelli with the Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers (CCCCC). I am honored to serve on the CCCCC board of directors. CCCCC is a not-for-profit group that provides free mentoring, tutoring, and counseling to college and technical school students helping offer information on the college application process, college selection, technical school options, careers and related processes. In addition, CCCCC also issues special scholarships to students. Last year CCCCC and its partners provided over $20,000 in local scholarships. CCCCC works with our high school Guidance Counselors and teachers to identify students they can assist. CCCCC representatives are at each high school weekly. If you know of a student that might benefit from CCCCC help, have the student ask their Guidance Counselors for information about CCCCC and Patrick Simon, or for more information visit https://www.citruscollegecoalition.org/.
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Posted on March 3rd, 2022 by
Thomas E Kennedy
FRE’s Title 1 Family Literacy Night “Candyland Unplugged”
What a fun evening of family reading at Forest Ridge Elementary school’s annual Family Literacy Night. This is always a fun literacy event and I have been so excited to attend it for many years. Special thanks to Mrs. Daugherty, Mrs. Carlson (and her daughter Chloe), FRE 1st and 2nd grade teams, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Miller, Ms. Barnes, Mrs. Schantz, Mrs. Cornelius, Mrs. LaPorte, Mrs. Price, Mr. McVae, Mrs. Lahera, Mrs. McCullough, Mrs. Bice, and Ms. Reynolds for sharing the reading and talents to our students and families. Thank you to Marsha Mullen, Title 1/Resource Teacher for coordinating this great event.
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Posted on February 25th, 2022 by
Thomas E Kennedy
How to help
Thank you, everyone, for the outpouring of support you all have shown me. It is so appreciated by my family and me.
Many of you have been reaching out asking how you can begin helping and contributing to our campaign. One of the initial ways is to make a campaign contribution. These initial contributions are a great help, and no amount is too small.
Please know there will also be other opportunities to be involved in the future. In addition, please continue to lift us up in your prayers.
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Posted on February 24th, 2022 by
Thomas E Kennedy
LPS Visit
It is always great spending time in our schools. I love touring our classrooms. During a school visit today at Lecanto Primary School they have a couple of special ways they are showing their appreciation to their teachers and staff.
One is that they cut out red hearts that are put on the doors of the teachers’ classrooms and other staff members leave random kind notes of encouragement and praise for that teacher.
The second was an idea that came from students who wanted to provide their teachers with a special breakfast to start each day. With the funding help of the LPS Parent Teach Organization (PTO) the students decorated a cart and filled it with morning snacks and goodies that the students bring around to the teachers. What a great student initiative!
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Posted on February 23rd, 2022 by
Thomas E Kennedy
The Ray Darling Upward Bound Rotary Awards
What a great morning at the quarterly Ray Darling Upward Bound Rotary Awards. So grateful to our Citrus County Rotary Clubs that a so supportive to our students and schools. This event is just one of the numerous ways they are committed to our students and a better tomorrow.
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