James Parker, the “booming voice” of Miami Lakes Educational Center, retired in early November, passing the torch to the school’s next “Top Jaguar:” Lourdes Diaz. Being the next “Top Jaguar” of MLEC is a tough job. The school is known for its top students, active clubs and its environment is nothing like a typical high school. Last year, MLEC became an “A” school for the seventh...

  In partnership with PEAR and YMCA, the Town of Miami Lakes will be offering Winter Camp for two consecutive weeks beginning the week of December 21. Winter Camp with PEAR with take place at the newly opened Youth Center at Miami Lakes East Park, 6073 Miami Lakes Drive East, and the YMCA will host its Winter Camp at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camps will run Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,...

  When Ivonne Moton walks away from a 25-year teaching career in 2017, she hopes to leave a legacy that her students would remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. The Germany native has been indefatigable in her devotion to her job, arriving early to school and staying until 8 p.m. each day to make sure her students are meticulously prepared to take standardized tests and college entrance exams, as well as earn good marks on...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School (OLL) participated in its first Give Miami Day fundraising campaign, with hopes to raise some much needed funds for playground improvements. Thanks to the school community as well as church parishioners, the school raised $15,756 with 174 gifts in less than 24 hours. “Through the generosity of our school family and parishioners, we will be able to remodel our children’s playground and...

 

As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins, Spanish Lake Elementary’s calendar is filled with joyous events.The Multicultural Show is the segue to the Food and Toy Drive, Book Fair, Science Fair, Honor Roll Assemblies, parent workshops, Turkey Bowl, Winter Concert, Reading Under The Stars, and a myriad of additional activities. ’Tis the season to celebrate.