Monday, February 18, 2013
The Grammy Foundation is taking nominations for its first-ever music educator award and there’s $10,000 on the line for the winner.
They battle in the trenches every day teaching youngsters about Beethoven, Bach and the importance of proper form when signing or playing a musical instrument. In some students, they inspire a simple appreciation for music. In others, they foster a passion that leads them on a path toward life on the stage. Because of all they do, the Grammy Foundation says music educators rock and now it wants to honor them with a new award it intends to roll out next year. Nominations for the first-ever Music Educator Award are now open and the Grammy Foundation is looking for suggestions from all over the country, including right here in Westchase. “For every performer who makes it to the Grammy stage, there was a teacher who played a critical role in …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
To make life easier for the parents in Dunedin, we publish the latest menus for Pinellas County Schools. Here's a look at Monday, Feb. 4 to Thursday, Feb. 28.
Trying to plan out school lunches? We've got menus of what's being served in the cafeteria at your child's school for the month of February. Check the Pinellas County School menus at:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Principal Christopher Bates of Dunedin Highland Middle was recognized for visionary leadership. Dunedin High, Garrison-Jones, Curtis Fundamental, Academie Da Vinci and Athenian Academy were also recognized.
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Tuesday, January 29
Mayor Dave Eggers awarded several Dunedin schools during a "Top Apples Award" program this month. The second annual event recognizes Duendin schools or employees for achievements and contributions in six categories, according a news release from Pinellas County Schools. Winners were announced, along with the following remarks from the Pinellas County Schools release: Dunedin High School was recognized for Achievement in the Arts for "extensive success and recognition by the Florida School Music Association regarding the success of the DHS performing arts programs, including the Scottish Highlander Marching Band, the jazz ensemble, the Highlander symphonic winds, chorus, pipe band, orchestra, and advanced placement music theory programs." …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
To make life easier for the parents in Dunedin, we publish the latest menus for Pinellas County Schools. Here's a look at Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
Trying to plan out a week of school lunches? We've got menus of what's being served in the cafeteria at your child's school for the week of Monday, Jan. 28 to Friday, Feb. 1. Check the Pinellas County School menus at:
Thursday, January 24, 2013
To make life easier for the parents in Dunedin, we publish the latest menus for Pinellas County elementary schools.
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Thursday, January 24
To make life easier for the parents in Dunedin, we publish the latest menus for Pinellas County high schools.
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Thursday, January 24
To make life easier for the parents in Dunedin, we publish the latest menus for Pinellas County middle schools.
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Thursday, January 24
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A look at what's cooking in Dunedin public school cafeterias this week.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Monday, Dec. 17 Breakfast: Pizza pocket Lunch: (Entree) Max sticks with marinara, chicken popper bowl or chef salad; (Side) Sweet potato stix, romaine or tossed salad Tuesday, Dec. 18 Breakfast: Sausage patty swirl Lunch: (Entree) Rib-B-Que sandwich, tortellini alfredo or chicken caesar salad; (Side) Baked beans or veggie dippers Wednesday, Dec. 19 Breakfast: Eggo pancake minis Lunch: (Entree) Teriyaki beef dippers with rice, baked ziti or yogurt parfait; (Sides) Steamed fresh broccoli or romaine salad Thursday, Dec. 20 Breakfast: Egg and cheese croissant Lunch: (Entree) Pizza calzone with marinara, cheeseburger or hamburger or chef salad; (Sides) Seasoned waffle fries or veggie dippers Friday, Dec. 21 Breakfast: Cinnamon roll Lunch: (…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Today's shooting massacre at a Connecticut elementary school is a national tragedy. Protecting our schools and community is a No. 1 priority. How ready are Dunedin schools to respond to crisis?
Whether it is a public elementary school or a large high school, each Pinellas County school is required to have a security and crisis plan in place, in case of emergency. Dunedin schools are no exceptions. Crisis planning is updated yearly, according to Melanie Marquez, spokeswoman for the Pinellas County School District, which by law is exempt from sharing its security plans with the public and media. What Marquez was able to disclose is that each crisis plan is tailored to the individual needs and challenges of each public school in Pinellas County. In addition, each school is required to hold emergency drills for evacuating students and for lockdowns, when school doors are locked and no one is permitted to leave or enter the building. …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
A look at what's cooking in Dunedin public school cafeterias this week.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Monday, Dec. 10 Breakfast: Sausage dog Lunch: (Entree) Breakfast for lunch, vegetable lasagna with garlic breadstick or chef salad; (Side) Deli roasted potatoes, romaine or tossed salad Tuesday, Dec. 11 Breakfast: Pancake pals, yogurt Lunch: (Entree) Grilled cheese, BBQ pork sandwich or chicken caesar salad; (Side) Tomato soup or veggie dippers Wednesday, Dec. 12 Breakfast: Egg and cheese swirl Lunch: (Entree) Fish taco, chicken nuggets or fruit and yogurt plate; (Sides) Corn or romaine salad Thursday, Dec. 13 Breakfast: Zucchini bread Lunch: (Entree) Corn dog, spaghetti and meatballs with garlic breadstick or farmer’s salad; (Sides) Baked beans or veggie dippers Friday, Dec. 14 Breakfast: Breakfast bar, string cheese Lunch: (Entree) Pizza…
Darlene P.
10:36 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Maybe San Jose Elementary should have been recognized for all that they do for the autistic children in our community more ›