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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2010/2011 Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. 24th Annual Essay Contest Winners (Middle/Secondary Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Students from district middle and high schools participated in the 2010/2011 Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. 24th Annual Essay Contest. This annual contest celebrates the achievements in writing by middle and high school students of Hillsborough County, as well as the mission of the organization, to heighten the awareness of the Hispanic culture and its many contributions to our community, state, and country.

Students submitted essays written in either English or Spanish to Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. that addressed the topic, "Health and Nutrition: A Challenge for Young Hispanics."  A panel of area educators and other prominent members of the community judged the essays. Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. announced and recognized the winners of each category at the Essay Contest Awards Brunch held in Ybor City on May 21, 2011.

We are proud to recognize our winners.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Mary Navarre, Supervisor, Middle School Language Arts
Elizabeth B. Brown, Supervisor, Secondary Language Arts
Josie Sanders   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862		   Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 11
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110927_473 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 11