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DR. LARRY FELDMAN, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Monthly Electronic Newsletter January 2019 Issue DATES TO REMEMBER *SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS* FEBRUARY 6 TH 11:00 AM *SCHOOL BOARD MEETING* FEBRUARY 13 TH 11:00 AM *COFFEE & CONVERSATION* @ VINELAND K-8 CENTER FEBRUARY 15 TH 9:00 AM *PRESIDENTS’ DAY* (NO SCHOOL) FEBRUARY 18 TH *COFFEE & CONVERSATION* @ PALMETTO EL FEBRUARY 19 TH 9:00 AM *DISTRICT 9 STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING* MAST @ HOMESTEAD FEBRUARY 19 TH 3:30 PM *COFFEE & CONVERSATION* @ COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY FEBRUARY 22 ND 9:00 AM DISTRICT 9 TOWN HALL & AWARDS CEREMONY @ CORAL REEF SR FEBRUARY 26 TH 6:00 PM TOY DISTRIBUTION @ BEL AIRE EL Santa came early to Bel Aire El. Every child in the school took home toys they selected thanks to the generosity of the Edge Foundation. I was grateful to be part of this event that brought smiles to all the students on this very special day. Many thanks to Ms. Prudence Hill, Principal and to the South Region Office for assisting us in coordinating this event. Thank you to Mayor Tim Meerbott from the Town of Cutler Bay for joining us and to Mercy Hernandez, President/Founder of the Edge Founda- tion and all her elves, thank you for the hard work and generosity. I hope you had a restful and enjoyable Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. This has been a very busy month as I have visited schools, walked parades, participated in “making smiles” and observed the goodness in peoples’ hearts. Thank you for the work you do on behalf of all the children here at Miami-Dade County Public Schools; your compassion, dedication and hard work are truly appreciated. Larry Feldman

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Page 1: DR. LARRY FELDMAN, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER THE SCHOOL …district9.dadeschools.net/pdf/2019/News_Jan19.pdf · 2019-02-21 · Dr. Larry Feldman, School Board Member Monthly Electronic

DR. LARRY FELDMAN, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Monthly Electronic Newsletter January 2019 Issue

DATES TO REMEMBER

*SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS*

FEBRUARY 6TH 11:00 AM

*SCHOOL BOARD MEETING*

FEBRUARY 13TH

11:00 AM

*COFFEE & CONVERSATION* @ VINELAND K-8 CENTER

FEBRUARY 15TH 9:00 AM

*PRESIDENTS’ DAY*

(NO SCHOOL) FEBRUARY 18TH

*COFFEE & CONVERSATION*

@ PALMETTO EL FEBRUARY 19TH

9:00 AM

*DISTRICT 9 STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADVISORY

COUNCIL MEETING* MAST @ HOMESTEAD

FEBRUARY 19TH 3:30 PM

*COFFEE & CONVERSATION*

@ COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY

FEBRUARY 22ND 9:00 AM

DISTRICT 9 TOWN HALL & AWARDS CEREMONY @

CORAL REEF SR FEBRUARY 26TH

6:00 PM

TOY DISTRIBUTION @ BEL AIRE EL

Santa came early to Bel Aire El. Every child in the school took home toys they selected thanks to the generosity of the Edge Foundation. I was grateful to be part of this event that brought smiles to all the students on this very special day. Many thanks to Ms. Prudence Hill, Principal and to the South Region Office for assisting us in coordinating this event. Thank you to Mayor Tim Meerbott from the Town of Cutler Bay for joining us and to Mercy Hernandez, President/Founder of the Edge Founda-tion and all her elves, thank you for the hard work and generosity.

I hope you had a restful and enjoyable Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. This has been a very busy month as I have visited schools, walked parades, participated in “making smiles” and observed the goodness in peoples’ hearts. Thank you for the work you do on behalf of all the children here at Miami-Dade County Public Schools; your compassion, dedication and hard work are truly appreciated. Larry Feldman

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DISTRICT 9 STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL (SLAC) MEETING @ BIOTECH

This month’s SLAC was hosted by BioTech at their Zoo Miami campus location where they welcomed student leaders from all the District 9 high schools with cotton candy, icee drinks and popcorn. The first item on the agenda was a presentation from Dr. Steven Whitfield, Conservation & Research Scientist at Zoo Miami. In 30 minutes, Dr. Whitfield provided us all with valuable information about conservation and the role we play in helping the environment. The students and sponsors were then shuttled to the Everglades Exhibit for a tour guided by BioTech student leaders. A huge thank you to Mr. Daniel Mateo, Principal, Ms. Barbie Garcia, Activities Director, as well as the BioTech student leaders for coordinating all the activities. Thank you also to South Region Office Superintendent Mrs. Barbara Mendizabal and her team for their continued support.

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MURAL REVEAL @ FLORIDA CITY EL WITH LOCAL ARTIST COURTNEY EINHORN

POSSE MIAMI AWARDS CEREMONY @ MIAMI SENIOR HIGH

PINECREST BUSINESS ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZING THE GLAZER/LORTON

WRITING INSTITUTE WITH THEIR DEDICATON AND MENTORSHIP THEY HAVE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OVER 5,000 EDUCATORS OVER 36 YEARS.

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RECOGNIZING THE CLEANEST SCHOOLS

M-DCPS POLICE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

DO THE RIGHT THING CEREMONY

JOINT LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC MEETING

COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

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5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE IN HOMESTEAD

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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE IN WEST PERRINE

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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST HOSTED BY CITY OF HOMESTEAD AND FLORIDA CITY

38TH ANNUAL WEST PERRINE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION @ DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL

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NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION

RATIFICATION OF THE 2018-19 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT CONTRACTS FOR UTD AND FOP

MAJOR GENERAL SCOTT DINGLE, DEPUTY SURGEON GENERAL OF THE US ARMY VISITS MAST @ HOMESTEAD

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MIAMI-DADE ACCELERATION ACADEMIES CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION CEREMONY WHERE 17 ADULTS RECEIVED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY

JOSE MARTI PARADE

SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS; PARENTING THE DIGITAL WORLD

BY HOWARD DRIVE EL PTSA

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COFFEE & CONVERSATION @ BEL-AIRE EL

What a wonderful treat I received as I arrived at Bel Aire El for Coffee & Conversation. I was welcomed by the school’s Drum Line, un-der the direction of Ms. Bonnie Hinck-Baldatti. Thank you to Ms. Prudence Hill, Principal, and the faculty and staff for making us all feel at home. I truly enjoy the opportunity to converse with parents, students and staff and especially pleased to recognize students for “Doing Something Good”. Thank you to Ms. Ana Othon, South Region Director, and Ms. Sharon Carpenter, Miami-Dade Public Library, for being in attendance.

It was wonderful to bump into Jennifer Edwards, third grade teacher at Bel-Aire El. She was a first grader when I was an assistant principal at Gloria Floyd El.

KENDALL SQUARE K-8 CENTER RIBBON CUTTING

STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS BY MAYOR CARLOS GIMENEZ STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ

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JOINING THE EMBRACE GIRLS FOUNDATION/COX MEDIA/AETNA FOR A NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SLAVERY AND TEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION FORUM

ASSAULT BRIGADE 2506 MUSEUM OPENING PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO MAJOR GENERAL SCOTT DINGLE

US ARMY DEPUTY SURGEON GENERAL

ANNUAL STEAM EXPO

STEAM

BOOKS AND BRONCS LITERACY PROJECT WITH STUDENTS FROM AVOCADO AND REDONDO EL

BRIGADE 2506 VETERAN FELIX RODRIGUEZ

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 FRANCISCO R. WALKER M-DCPS TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

LAURA HAIM, PINECREST ELEMENTARY 2020 FRANCISCO R. WALKER

ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

OLIVER DIEZ, PALMETTO ELEMENTARY, THE 2020 FRANCISCO R. WALKER

TEACHER OF THE YEAR