Week of the Young Child means day of fun at Hollywood Preschool Education by Beverly Bidney - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The Week of the Young Child has endured since 1971 to emphasize the importance early childhood programs have on children’s lives. To celebrate the education process, the Hollywood Preschool invited parents to a day of fun activities in the gym April 19. The festivities began when the children rode on
PECS celebrates Earth Day Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 28, 2013 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — April 22, 1970 marked the first time the U.S. took a public initiative to generate awareness about Earth and the environment. To commemorate the 43rd year of Earth Day, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s Student Council planted a tree on the school grounds. "I thought it would be
PECS says ‘Yes’ to NOPE Task Force Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 28, 2013 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — On May 15, middle school students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School attended a presentation by the Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force, a nonprofit organization that creates awareness about drug overdoses through education, family support and purposeful advocacy to reduce their frequency and impact. According
Dasani Cypress captures national science award Education by Eileen Soler - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Taking first place in a school science fair is exciting. Winning a No. 1 spot at the National American Indian Science & Engineering Fair (NAISEF) is huge. "It was a very fun learning experience," said Dasani Cypress, a seventh-grader at Ahfachkee School. In December 2012, Cypress’ How Well Do
Tribe launches Professional Development Program Education by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 Education doesn’t end with graduation from high school or college – it is a lifelong endeavor. The Education Department realizes this simple fact and has designed programs to encourage Tribal members to continue learning in the real world. The revamped Tribal Professional Development Program has three components: Summer Work Experience, Work
Storytellers span generations, keeping Seminole legends alive Education by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 Seminoles tell stories as a way of passing information, legends and morals down through generations. In keeping with the tradition, preschoolers were invited to a Seminole Storytellers program at the Hollywood Senior Center on March 21. During the intergenerational storytelling, sponsored by the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, the group of 3- and 4-year-old
Former Seminole Tribune writer inspires young authors Education by Eileen Soler - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Every time Michael James writes, he answers an expectation. James, a former professional photographer and Seminole Tribune journalist, met Patrick Smith while reporting Smith’s 1999 induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. Two of Smith’s books, "Forever Island" and "Allapattah," focused on Seminole culture and struggles. "We sparked a friendship
Police Explorers learn their history under the boughs of the Council Oak Education by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — As the Hollywood Police Explorers prepare for their annual trip to Washington, D.C. – the seat of the federal government – they learned about the Seminole Tribe’s government and how it was established. Former Hollywood Councilman Max Osceola Jr. met the Explorers on April 9 under the Council
Student spotlight: Amy Dimas Education by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 IMMOKALEE — Being a mother of three school-age children can be a real challenge; homework, dinners and extracurricular activities all take time before bedtime. Amy Dimas, of Immokalee, had to juggle her children’s busy schedules with her own rigorous requirements to graduate from Hodges University in Naples. Despite the obstacles,
Charter School teacher wins Glades County Teacher of the Year Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 23, 2013 By Emma Johns MOORE HAVEN — The Glades County School Board held its annual Golden Apple Banquet and Awards Ceremony on April 3 to honor the county’s outstanding teachers and support staff for the school year. Victoria Paige, a second-grade teacher at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, took home top honors from the