Back to School Night

 

Good Afternoon, IB Families,                                                                                         8/9/20

We would like to remind everyone about the Back to School event that will be hosted this evening.  As our IB classes are on a rotating block schedule, we are unable to follow the schedule that the other Largo scholars have been assigned for this evening. We are excited to be able to stream videos from our teachers to bring greetings and share pertinent information about their classes. The links for the teachers are listed below and the videos will be available at 6pm.  As always, if your child needs some specific clarification or support, please reach out to your child’s teacher via email.

The following teachers have their videos posted on FlipGrid- https://flipgrid.com/lhsib

 

• Mrs. Beck
• Mr. Cox
• Mr. Frasier
• Ms. Hicks
• Mrs. Hill
• Mr. Koehler
• Ms. Lucas
• Ms. Morris
• Sra. Olivero
• Mr. Piechocki
• Mrs. Parks
• Mr. Pease
• Mme. Samson
• Mrs. Slayton
• Ms. Arndt

 

Mrs. Baker- Click Hereand use your scholar’s R2.D2 to access this link

Mr. Benoit- Live stream can be accessed via Canvas using your scholar’s R2.D2 login (7:12pm-7:22pm)

Mrs. Wilson- Video located in ManageBac. Your scholar can help you access this platform.

Ms. Arndt- Video located in ManageBac. Your scholar can help you access this platform.

Mrs. Wills- Live stream can be accessed via Canvas using your scholar’s R2.D2 login (7:12pm-7:22pm)

 

 

Sincerely,

Alec Liem

Assistant Principal

International Baccalaureate Coordinator

Largo High School

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests

 

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests

 

Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation

 

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for Hispanic Heritage Month will be “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida” and released information regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in Education awards. Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15.

 

To watch the video, click the image above or click here.

 

“For generations, Hispanic Americans have influenced and shaped our state with their vibrant culture, rich history and remarkable innovations,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Governor and I look forward to celebrating and recognizing these individuals who have made our state, nation and world a better place including those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s theme encourages students to take a deeper look into the local leaders, innovators and community members who have contributed to Florida’s successful history and bright future.”

 

First Lady DeSantis invited students to participate in academic and creative contests based on this year’s theme. Students in grades K-3 are invited to participate in an art contest while students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in an essay contest. Additionally, students, parents, teachers and principals are invited to nominate full-time educators of all student grades for the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.

 

About the Student Art Contest 
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in Florida. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Two winners will be selected.

 

About the Student Essay Contest
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest is open to all 4-12 students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8) and one high school student (grades 9-12). Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

 

About the Excellence in Education Award 
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to all full-time educators in an elementary, middle, or high school in Florida. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school teacher (grades K-5), one middle school teacher (grades 6-8) and one high school teacher (grades 9-12). Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian or student.

 

Contest Entries and Nominating Forms and Guidelines 
Student contest forms and educator nomination forms must be mailed to Volunteer Florida or submitted online at www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com.

 

Volunteer Florida 
Hispanic Heritage Month Committee 
1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250 
Tallahassee, Florida 32308

 

All entries must be received by 5 pm (ET) on September 25, 2020.  

 

For more information about the contests please visit www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com.

Davidson Admission Intensive

Greetings from Davidson! As you kick off the academic year, we are excited to share an opportunity for your students to join our staff and colleagues from both sides of the desk for a workshop series designed to help support them in their college search and admission process. These fall workshops will run throughout September and October. All workshops are free and students can attend as many as they like, though space may be limited. View the full schedule and find the registration link here. Some sessions are also open to counselors, families, and mentors. Registration for those are available here. We have included a quick blurb with the link at the bottom of this email to assist in sharing this opportunity with your students. Please let us know if you have any questions. As always, we appreciate your partnership. Take care, The Davidson Admission Intensive Team -Leah, Maygan, Marlene, & Kyle