Miami Lakes AutoMall donates $1,500 to local educators

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

     Miami Lakes AutoMall donated $1,500 to three local educators who serve in Miami Lakes and the surrounding communities.      Fred Senra, a partner in the auto dealer, said the purpose of the donations was to “kick off the 2024 school year.”      Senra met with retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez, shown in the first photo, to present a $500 check on Jan. 18. Perez...

Bob Graham Education Center students ace state tests

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

      Bob Graham Education Center recognized students with perfect scores on the FAST Mathematics and English Language Arts exams taken in 2023. FAST, or the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking test, is an annual exam that measures students’ skills at the end of each year. FAST exams also test writing and are administered until 10th grade. The Bobcats’ school is at 15901 NW 79th Ave. in Miami...

FBI warns of predators who seek photos, cash from kids

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     They can appear to be peers: teenagers who want to meet other kids on online gaming platforms or social media pages.      But in reality, they’re adults who prey upon children, typically boys ages 14 to 17, the FBI says.       The criminal will ask a child to send compromising photos or videos and then threaten to release the images unless the victim sends money or produces more...

Goleman student gathers 100s of toys for hospitalized kids

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     The Miami Lakes town council honored Barbara Goleman Senior High School senior Montserrat Hernandez for her community service. Montserrat was recognized on Jan. 16 for her holiday toy drive that benefitted children in Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Holtz Children’s Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.      Teacher Ana Soto says Montserrat collected 500 toys. Vice Mayor Tony...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 31, 2024

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions for homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. Free and funded in part by The...
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