Kindergarten grads show can-do attitude Education by Eileen Soler - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Coconut palm trees and funny monkeys set the scene May 27 for the sweet and giddy graduation of the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School kindergarten class of 2014. Children paraded onto the Brighton Veteran’s Building stage to sing a lineup of melodies that spelled things ("Party in the Jungle"), counted
Tiny students launch to big futures in Brighton Education by Eileen Soler - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Some children were too excited to stay still. Others were so shy they could barely speak. But after plenty of cheerful songs and a heartfelt congratulation speech from Chairman James E. Billie, all graduates of the Brighton Preschool class of 2014 proudly marched dressed in cap and gown
Hollywood Preschool grads eager for elementary school Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Eighteen Hollywood Preschool graduates celebrated the completion of their first years of school during a May 21 graduation ceremony at Tribal Headquarters auditorium. "The most important thing they learn is to love learning," said Ilene Miller, Hollywood Preschool program manager. "That’s the foundation to be a successful student when
Trail students achieve academic milestones during graduation Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 TRAIL — The Miccosukee Tribal Office auditorium was filled beyond capacity at the Miccosukee Indian School graduation May 2. Family and friends celebrated students as they made the transition from kindergarten, fifth grade, eighth grade and high school to the next steps in their education. Dressed in caps and gowns, graduates
Trail preschoolers don caps and gowns for graduation Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 TRAIL — The graduating class of prekindergartners at the Miccosukee Indian School seemed ready to burst, their energy level impossible to contain. Dressed in caps and gowns, the children could hardly wait for their cue to head down the aisle May 1. Seminole children Chanel Baez, Nahdea Osceola and Violet Osceola joined
Kids cook up food, fun at Culture Camp Education by Eileen Soler - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — There’s an art to learning culture at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School and for the youngest students, the art of culture is delivered in baby steps. "Tapeksicet. Tapeksicet," said Seminole history teacher Jade Braswell Osceola as a half-dozen first-grade girls flipped, flopped and punched flour and water into dough –
Honored by FAU, Louise Gopher shares love of education at commencement Education by Kevin Johnson - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 BOCA RATON — If the hundreds of new graduates from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business wanted to see a fellow alum making the most of her education, they only needed to look straight ahead during their commencement ceremony May 1 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium. Shortly
Criminal justice students get peek at Hard Rock security Education by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood became part of the Johnson & Wales University (JWU) criminal justice curriculum April 24 when 14 students toured the casino’s Security Department. Classroom work and frequent field trips ensure students get a glimpse of their future careers, said JWU professor Enid Conley. "I
PECS staff recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — Very few professions impact as many people as teaching does. Educators give to communities every day in many different ways. During Teacher Appreciation Week, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School hosted an appreciation banquet May 6 at the Brighton Veteran’s Building to honor teachers and staff for their dedication
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School gets capital award for top performance Education by Eileen Soler - April 29, 2014April 8, 2015 TALLAHASSEE — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School is tops among Florida charter schools and here’s the proof: The 6-year-old, Tribe-operated school was one of only six charters statewide to be recognized April 2 during a private lunch at the Governor’s Club in the state Capitol. The celebration, hosted by the Florida Charter