Sep 16th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary teachers Susan Kistner and Melissa Kelly won a $1,000 grant from the Polk Education Foundation this week for their innovative “Off the Grid with Solar Energy” program. The multi-grade, math and science program teaches students about the positive and harmful effects of the sun.
They received $1,000, which included $200 as a gift and $800 for school supplies. Kelly and Kistner will design and staff a booth at the Nov. 16 IDEA Expo, where other teachers and schools will have a chance to choose ideas to implement.
Pictured at the Sept. 14 Developer Recognition Reception are (l-r) David Ullman (PEF Secretary and LWCS Trustee), Polk Avenue Principal Gail Quam, Susan Kistner, Melissa Kelly, and PEF Executive Director Susan Copeland.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students Clint Lerch, Ethan Montero, Julianna Guzzetta, Erin Montero, Emily Hilligoss, Nicholas McDaniel and Nathaniel Johnston participated in the All County Elementary Music Showcase on May 8.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary’s Show Choir – Encore – earned a Superior rating at the recent Music USA Festival in Orlando. The Show Choir was evaluated by a panel of three judges.
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary chorus and world drummers ended their musical year on a “high note” Tuesday (May 15) with an exciting performance of oldies, Top 40s, inspirational songs and African music for fellow students, faculty and parents.
