Posted on November 1st, 2016 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Teachers Wanted
Gwen Bitter for the Citrus Chronicle reports on a shortage of teachers impacting Citrus County. The challenge is not one facing only Citrus. This is an issue that is effecting school districts all around the state of Florida and our great nation. Bitter reports, “Teacher shortages are not a new concept, but lately instructor areas which don’t usually see shortages have been in decline. Elementary education, a popular study area in the past, is not seeing the high number of graduates it once used to.”
Follow this link to read the entire story: https://goo.gl/H5n9Y0
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Posted on October 20th, 2016 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Three Cheers for CCEF!!!
Mini Grants selection process underway
I had the opportunity late Wednesday to pop into the Citrus County Education Foundation teacher mini grant meeting. The CCEF will give over $90,000 in mini grants for the classroom and in January will give another $10,000.
The CCEF teacher classroom Mini Grants are a vital funding project for our kids and schools. This program permits teachers to be innovative in selecting curriculum that is best for their students.
Selecting these grants is by no means and easy task. We want to thank CCEF President Linda Rodgers, Anthony Casalvieri, Lena Graff, Maggie Lampasona, David White and Executive Director Shaunda Burdette for giving up their day to help select mini grants for our teachers.
CCEF is established as a 501(c)3 public non-profit corporation. CCEF raises private funds for programs to support students, teachers and public schools in their respective districts. In addition, CCEF received funding through the Florida Education License plate program.
If you are interested in learning more about CCEF or would like to donate, please visit their website at www.citruseducation.org
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Posted on October 13th, 2016 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Education Foundation Coupons For Classrooms Campaign
Last year’s Citrus County Education Foundation ‘Coupons For Classrooms’ campaign raised over $50,000 whihc went directly back into the classroom their the CCEF Mini Grants program.
The CCEF is currently selling the “Coupons For Classrooms” coupon books through 10/22/16. The books are available through all school sites and also through Bernadette Salmaggi in Educational Services at the District Services Center, (352) 726-1931 ext. 2321.
The price for these coupon books are $25 each. The book features an online app that gives the option to use digital coupons. These are nationwide savings, and can be used throughout the US! Approximately 80% of our local businesses have opted to use the digital coupons as well as the book. If you are using the digital app and do not find a local coupon, they are not able to use the digital coupons yet!
Below is a digital sample copy of the Coupon book:
https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/citrus_county_fl?e=18348958/30511381
Please support this great campaign and thank you to the Citrus County Education Foundation work raising funds for Citrus County Schools!
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Posted on October 11th, 2016 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Royal Unity Walk
Walk against Bullying
Join us on Wednesday, October 19 at 4 PM-5:30 PM at the The Old Courthouse, Inverness for the second annual Citrus County’s Unity Day ans Walk to “Take a stand against bullying!”
This year will honor Sheriff Phil Royal and we will be joined by Mrs. Royal.
Don’t forget to Wear Orange!
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Posted on October 10th, 2016 by
Thomas E Kennedy
CCEF partners for low cost Internet for students
Did you know about $9.95/mouth Internet Service?
Recently the Citrus County Education Foundation announced that it was partnering with CenturyLink, to provide secondary students with lowest cost internet service at their home. Shaunda Burdette, Executive Director for the CCEF shared that the Internet service rate would cost $9.95 a month. The program is called Century Link Internet Basics Program and can be reached by the web or toll free at (866)-541-3330.
The CCEF hopes that this discounted service will help ensure that students have access to valuable and essential educational resources available on the internet.
A flyer on this program can be download at: http://www.centurylink.com/assets/pdfs/CIB%20General%20Campaign%20Flyer.pdf
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Posted on October 6th, 2016 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Schools Closed Friday
Citrus County Public Schools closed Friday due to Hurricane Matthew.
It is projected that there will be 40 mph winds and gusts 55-70 mph strong winds. Superintendent Sandra “Sam” Himmel shared that Lecanto Primary School will be opening Thursday afternoon as a shelter.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said that Citrus is expected to have tropical storm force winds through much of the day Friday, starting at around 7:00 a.m.
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Gwen Bitter for the Citrus Chronicle reports on a shortage of teachers impacting Citrus County. The challenge is not one facing only Citrus. This is an issue that is effecting school districts all around the state of Florida and our great nation. Bitter reports, “Teacher shortages are not a new concept, but lately instructor areas which don’t usually see shortages have been in decline. Elementary education, a popular study area in the past, is not seeing the high number of graduates it once used to.”
