Enrollment continues for over 380 magnet programs

Education Monday, October 17, 2016

Miami-Dade County Public Schools opened its enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district on Saturday, October 1. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, January 15, 2017. In addition to the many exciting programs that were offered last year, parents and students will be able to choose from new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2016-2017 school year. Magnet programs offer unique thematic strands...

Pace raises $10K for Haiti's Hurricane Matthew relief efforts

Education By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Monday, October 17, 2016

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Pace is working with Amor en Accion to raise money and collect donations to help Haiti recover from the storm.Pace High School has maintained a strong connection with Haiti for decades, particularly through its Haitian sister schools in Moulin and Pewou. Campus Minister Andres Novela with alumni, faculty and administration travel to Haiti three or more times a year to deliver school supplies donated by...

M-D School Board Chair, Hantman, welcomes students

Education By Perla Tabares Hantman, Special to The Miami Laker Monday, October 17, 2016

Another school year is underway and we are off to a fantastic beginning. Our students and teachers were welcomed back this year to a host of new programs and opportunities. Many students began the year in new or renovated classrooms stocked with the latest technology and other wonderful learning tools. I am proud that our teachers too, were able to begin the year secure in the knowledge that their contract had been settled before the...
Pace High School has rescheduled its end of the week 2016 Homecoming activities following Hurricane Matthew. The Homecoming Pep Rally will now take place on Wednesday, October 19, and the Alumni Bash and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 4 during the Turkey Bowl football game against Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.The doors will open for the 2016 Homecoming Pep Rally at the Pace gym at 6:30 p.m., with the...

"Values Matter" at Spanish Lake Elementary

Education By Carole Slonin, Special to The Miami Laker Monday, October 17, 2016

Students and staff at Spanish Lake Elementary School (SLE) have gained insight into the importance of “Values Matter” in order to work harmoniously together.  Values have become very important to the SLE family, and students have learned that they might have to make decisions that aren't the most popular or following the crowd.At SLE, ”Values Matter Today and Everyday” kicked off with a school-wide pep rally....
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