Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of the 2009/2010 Florida State Poets Association, Inc. Winners (Middle School Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Florida State Poets Association (FSPA) Inc. was founded by Henrietta A. Kroah in 1974. The main objectives of FSPA are:
  • To secure a fuller public recognition of the art of poetry
  • To stimulate a finer and more intelligent appreciation of poetry
  • To provide opportunity for study and incentive for practice in writing and reading poetry

Last fall over 400 poems were submitted to the Florida 2009/2010 Student Poetry Contest. We are proud to recognize four students in our district that placed in this contest.

Seventh Grade: Davidsen Middle School

Gangul Gabadage ~ Honorable Mention

Eighth Grade: Tomlin Middle School

Jamie Burke ~ Second Place

Hunter Hampton ~ Third Place

Megan Campbell ~ Honorable Mention

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Cobb, Supervisor, Middle School Language Arts

Josie Sanders
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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