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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, March 6, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of Finalists and Winners of the 2011/2012 Hillsborough County 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest (Elementary Education – Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| In February, 16 district elementary students in the 4th and 5th grade competed in the 2011/2012 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest District Finals held at the Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center. Six district elementary students were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, two students received honorable mention, and eight students were finalists. There were approximately 10,000 4th and 5th grade students from 92 elementary schools who competed in school level competitions.
We are proud to recognize our top winners for their accomplishments. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners • 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:
Temetia Creed, Supervisor, Elementary Language Arts/Writing Keli Townsend, District Resource Teacher, Elementary Language Arts/Writing |
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| Barbara B. Hancock | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Elementary Education (813) 272-4455 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 02 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120306_495 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 02 | ||