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DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2012 Florida Geographic Bee and the 2012 Florida History Bee Winners (Middle School Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Geographic Bee and the History Bee competitions are national contests for middle grade students held in Washington, D.C.

Schools participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. The national contest was held on May 24, 2012.

The National History Bee is an individual academic competition for students that tests knowledge of a wide range of historical topics. The national contest was held on May 12, 2012.

We are proud to recognize students from Liberty and Farnell middle schools as state winners from Hillsborough County who went on to compete at the national level.

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:  Martha Ford, Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies
Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D.   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120918_513 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 07