Spanish Lake Elementary administration and faculty inaugurated the first annual “Read To Your Child Day” to honor National Parent Involvement Day, held in late November. Although SLE encourages parental involvement, this was a special day for parents to come into the classroom to read to their child. If a parent could not attend, the child was teamed with another parent attending. Teachers readily had a selection of books on...

On December 16 and 17, the Bears wrestling team at Mater Lakes Academy finished undefeated with a 6-0 record at the Coral Park Holiday Duels claiming first place out of the twelve teams that participated.The Bears defeated Miami Springs, McArthur (Hollywood), Coral Park, Hialeah Gardens, and Pinecrest Prep. The Bears defeated Coral Gables in the first place match pushing their overall record to 17-2 on the season.  “Our wrestling...

Florida International University senior defensive tackle Imarjaye Albury has accepted an invitation to the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.The game takes place on Saturday, January 21 at StubHub Center in Carson, California.Wrapping up his senior year with the Panthers, Albury recorded 38 total tackles (13 solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The Miami product also notched a quarterback hurry and recovered a fumble. He played in all...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School varsity girls’ basketball team has been competitive the last 4 years in the All Catholic Conference (ACC). In three of the past four years, the team has earned two North Division titles (2013 and 2014), one undefeated season (2013), and three All Catholic Conference playoff appearances (2013, 2014, 2016). The teams in 2013 and 2014 did not win the semi-final playoff game. After the 2014 season, the...

Bob Graham Education Center’s Civics Engagement Academy participated in the civics competition “We the People" and came in first place at the district level. This elite team of students will represent M-DCPS at the State level in Orlando on Friday, January 13. The school administration, faculty, staff and parents thank teachers, Jackie Hernandez, Ingy Cruz and John Brady, who worked diligently with the students. The group looks...