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East County | Schools

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

The East County Observer caught up with students in Jennifer Scheid and Ellie Dauphas' third-grade class at Freedom Elementary School to learn about their favorite subjects.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
County endorses new MTI campus

Commission Chair Donna Hayes said the new campus will be 'like a gateway to (the) East County.'

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
Student interaction yields special education

Under the leadership of Mill Creek resident Donna McGarry, students from Ashton Elementary School in Sarasota visited students enrolled at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Tara Elementary

Fifth-grade students at Tara Elementary School learned how to perform CPR April 15.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2010
Superintendent opposes Senate Bill 6

Manatee County School District Superintendent Tim McGonegal has asked Gov. Charlie Crist to veto the legislation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary

Students in Kelly Huber's third-grade class at B.D. Gullett Elementary School were eager to share about their favorite books with The East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2010
Bayflite brings lessons to life

The Bayflite helicopter made a special educational stop at Gullett Elementary School this morning.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2010
Kindergarten Round-up tonight

Braden River Elementary School will welcome its upcoming kindgergarten students during a special registration event tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
ODA breaks ground on fitness center

At about 3,000 square feet, The Out-of-Door Academy's new facility is four times the size of the school's current weight room.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Kiddie Academy

Students at Kiddie Academy dish about their favorite desserts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
Braden River senior offers help to homeless

Last week, Alycia Bower, a varsity cheerleader, launched a new program called Helpfulness Against Homelessness through her involvement in the service organization ManaTEENS.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Sprouts

Students in the Dinosaurs pre-kindergarten class at the Sprouts Child Development Center preschool program share their favorite Easter memories.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2010
Bashaw jumps for fun (WITH VIDEO)

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills today during the school's annual Jump for Fun event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2010
Army captain thanks BRE students

Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal

Students in Carolyn Winget's third-grade class at McNeal Elementary School share their plans for Spring Break.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE

Students in Tracie Nissley's fourth- and fifth-grade classroom at Braden River Elementary discuss the difficulties of taking the FCAT.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
Survivors recount Holocaust experience at Ranch

Fifteen Holocaust survivors from the Sarasota/ Manatee Jewish Federation spoke during the Ranch Remembers the Holocaust event on March 1-4.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
A call for patriotism

The Lakewood Ranch Elks on Feb. 26 honored seven local elementary and middle school students who won the organization's recent essay contest, which was themed "The American Dream: What is It?"

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
No shortened school day Wednesday

Manatee County Public Schools students will have a full day of school tomorrow because of FCAT testing.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2010
Vern Buchanan visits Braden River

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan spoke about government and hard work to about 100 students at Braden River Middle School March 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch Key Club pitches tents for second Campout for a Cause

The club will host the fundraising effort for six local charities this weekend. Twelve bands will be performing at the event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 1, 2010
Superintendent urges parent involvement in school budget

Tim McGonegal anticipates another $6 to $15 million in cuts for the 2010-11 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Teens encouraged to 'live their dreams'

A free speaking event for middle school students and their parents on the topic will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2010
School Board donates $37,000 for Haitian relief efforts

District officials presented a check to the American Red Cross' Manatee County chapter at a meeting Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2010
School board to discuss BRE budget

The Manatee County School Board tonight will vote on two change orders to an agreement between the district and NDC Construction Co. to reduce the guaranteed maximum price of renovations of Braden River Elementary School by $245,115.04, bringing the maximum price to almost $7.217 million.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2010
Pirates earn top spot in district TSA competition

The Braden River High School Technology Student Association team took top honors at the TSA Manatee County District Competition recently.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2010
CEO roundtable meets Friday

The meeting will start at 8 a.m., Feb. 19, at the school district's support center.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Home Depot employee constructs lesson

Mark Campbell giving East County kids a chance to learn as they build.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
Girl injured in school bus accident

A student at Haile Middle School was injured today when a rental truck struck the back of her school bus.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Hundreds to gather for leadership conference

Students representing five counties will take part in a leadership conference at Woodland Community Church tomorrow.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 4, 2010
East County dentist brightens smiles

Creekwood Dental will host "Give Kids a Smile Day" from 1-4 p.m., tomorrow, Feb. 5, at its office, 5210 Creekwood Blvd. This event allows students in need from Manatee County's Public Schools to have free access to dental care provided by seven dentists and four hygienists.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Two East County residents enter school board race

Julie Aranibar and Albert Yusko will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat this August.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Fourth-grader performs national anthem - in sign

Braden River Elementary School's Levi Waxler has been learning sign language for more than two years.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2010
LECOM students receive white coats

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton medical and pharmacy students transitioning from classroom study to clinical education received their white coats during a ceremony last weekend.

  • East County
  • Schools
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