School Zone
Points of Pride
"Just
Read It" Star of the Month
The Mike Peterson Foundation and Duval County Public Schools announced the January Star of the Month for the Mike Peterson Foundation’s "Just Read It" Program. The stars were invited to a meet and greet at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, which included an exclusive behind the scenes tour and a special visit with Jacksonville Jaguar Linebacker, Mike Peterson.
Students were selected based on their outstanding achievements in reading. These students worked very hard following directions in the classroom, as well as continuing to improve their reading skills.
Congratulations to the following students for being January's Star Readers:
Elementary School
Category:
Jazmine Hall - 3rd grade - Brentwood Elementary Ronnie Jones - 3rd grade - Justina Road Elementary Lindsey Saintfort - 4th grade - Arlington Elementary Tarrencia Gilbert - 4th grade - Longbranch Elementary Gerrod Jones - 5th grade - Annie R. Morgan Elementary Alex Valentin - 5th grade - Crystal Springs Elementary
Middle School Category
Benjamin Vidal - 6th grade - DuPont Middle Middle Oral Lord - 6th grade - Landmark Middle Derius Jones - 7th grade - Landmark Middle William Thomas - 7th grade - Mandarin Middle Aaron Pearson - 8th grade - Jeff Davis Middle Joseph Lewis - 8th grade - Mayport Middle
2008 Sunshine State Scholars
Stanton College Preparatory student Chris Perera and Paxon School for Advanced Studies student Jordan Hester have been selected as District Scholars for the 2008 Sunshine State Scholars Program.
The Sunshine State Scholars Program was initiated in 1998 as a way to recognize Florida seniors for their outstanding performance in mathematics and science.
On January 9, Chris and Jordan participated in the Regional Competition. If successful at this next level, both students will move on to the state competition, which will be held this March in Tallahassee.
Congratulations to both students for being selected as 2008 District Scholars and best wishes as you advance through the competition.
Central Riverside Elementary Students Received Early Holiday Surprise
On Friday, December 7, students at Central Riverside Elementary arrived at school to find their doors and hallways covered in gold tinsel, and backpacks full of books and toys at their desks. Thanks to a generous donation from the Chrysler Financial Team, Central Riverside Elementary was selected to participate in Volunteer Jacksonville's 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas' program.
The 'A Visit from Saint Nicholas' program brings members of the community together to promote literacy to students at select elementary schools. Community volunteers stuff and deliver the backpacks, decorate the school and read to the students during the event.
Principal Sheridan Brown, her staff and all of her students would like to thank everyone who made December 7 a very special day at Central Riverside Elementary.
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