UPDATE SCHOOL NEWSCoral ParkElementary SchoolAs the calendar year comes to an end, theCPE community has embraced the holidayspirit. Children have been buying presentsfor their families at our annual HolidayShoppe. Each grade has devoted time andeffort to participate in many charitable causes,showing that CPE is a place for learningand learning to become wonderful citizens.Students have enjoyed feasts, parties, tripsand more. <strong>The</strong>y have embraced the generosityof the teachers, parents and administration.<strong>The</strong> third to fifth grade Honor RollAssembly will be held on Friday, Dec. 3.HOPS (an in-house creative problem solvingfield trip) will be held for grades three to fivefrom Dec. 6 to 8.On Dec. 8, the school will be treated to aconcert performed by our own chorus. <strong>The</strong>theme is inspiring — “Sailing the Seas ofDiversity.”PARKLAND LIBRARY DECEMBER EVENTSDon’t miss the PTA meeting on Dec. 7at 7 p.m. Let your voice be heard and supportyour child’s school while finding outthe latest events, programs and fundraisersbeing held by the PTA.<strong>The</strong> Coral Park staff would like to wishits teachers, students and parents a wonderfulholiday season and a happy andhealthy new year. Thanks for all your helpover the past several months. We look forwardto plowing into the rest of the schoolyear after the winter break.For more info about CPE, please call754-322-5850 ext. 320.Thursday, December 2 [4:15 p.m.]TALES TO TAILS Come to the library and readto Leyna and Jennifer, pet therapy dogsfrom Progressive Paws. This program forchildren ages five to twelve allows them togain confidence in their reading skills.Registration is required for each session.Saturday, December 4 [1 p.m.]FILM VIEWING AND DISCUSSION: “ME ANDORSON WELLES” Zac Efron and ClaireDanes star in this movie about a confrontationthat occurs at the Mercury <strong>The</strong>aterwith genius director Orson Welles, then agetwenty-two. Registration is required.Monday, December 6 [10:30 a.m.]KNIT’N’KNOWLEDGE Learn the basics of knitting.Beginners are urged to arrive early at 10a.m. Please bring two size eight knittingneedles and two worsted weight yarns.Others may bring a sixteen-inch numbereight circular knitting needle and two yarnsto make a hat. Registration is required.Tuesday, December 7 [3:30 p.m.]GINGERBREAD MAN PUPPET SHOW See thepuppet show, hear other exciting cookie storiesand listen to songs. <strong>The</strong>n decorate apaper gingerbread man to take home. Forchildren ages two and older. Registration isrequired.Saturday, December 11 [10 a.m.-1 p.m.]USED BOOK SALE AND COFFEE BAR Locatedin the library lobby, this event is sponsoredby the Parkland Friends of the Library.Saturday, December 11 [10:30 a.m.]ALL BOOKED UP — “LOVING FRANK” BYNANCY HORAN This historically imaginednovel looks at the little-known love storybetween famed architect Frank LloydWright and Mamah Cheney. Registration isrequired for this discussion group.Monday, December 13 [3:30 p.m.]THE MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER Celebratethe magic of Harry Potter, answer triviaquestions, play games and eat magicaltreats. Registration is for children ages eight andolder.Tuesday, December 14 [6:30 p.m.]READER’S RING: BOOK GROUP FOR FIFTHGRADERS Join us for our bi-monthly bookchat. <strong>The</strong> selection for this month is“Warriors: Into the Wild” by Erin Hunter.We will discuss the book and enjoy a snack.Reserve your copy at the library.Registration is required.For more information call 954-757-4200.Douglas HighSchool<strong>The</strong> Marjory Stoneman Douglas HighSchool Drama Club will present “AChristmas Carol” this month. It’s the firstmajor drama performance directed by astudent. Senior Joseph Biscaha wasgranted this privilege by drama teacherMelody Herzfeld. Not only is it the firstdrama performance of the year, but it isalso a fundraiser for future performances.Tickets to the show are $12 for adults,$8 for seniors and $5 for students.Admission is free for thespians but membersmust show their cards at the door onthe night of the show. Performances areDec. 2 and Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 4 at2 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Erin MagliozziHeron HeightsElementary SchoolWe reflect back on an eventful Novemberincluding the Book Fair, Bingo Night andFamily Math Night, showing our schoolspirit. After another successful HarvestDrive, Heron Heights’ families took time toassist families throughout BrowardCounty. Thank you, students and families,for your generous donations and support.Students are very busy with our specialgift-giving program, Snowflakes forLarkdale, providing holiday gifts for studentsat Larkdale Elementary, HHE’s sisterschool. This program will continuethrough Dec. 10. BAT test concludes on80 DECEMBER 2010
Dec. 2. Look for HHE’s Holiday Shop, whichopens from Dec. 6 to 10.Get ready for Family Fun Day on Jan. 30,as well as an amazing Spring ShoppingNight on Friday, April 8. If you are interestedin becoming a vendor, please contact Haleyat hstylman@aol.com.<strong>The</strong> Heron Heights Relay for Life teamsupporting the American Cancer Society ischaired by Rebecca Rosenstack (rosenstackj@bellsouth.net)and Stephanie Shteif(sshteif@gmail.com). <strong>The</strong>y are gearing up foran exciting heart-warming event on March25. All families and friends of HHE can jointhe team. Go to www.relayforlife.org/parklandFL.com and look for the HeronHeights team to sign up online.Stay informed by checking Heron HeightsElementary School’s website at www.heronheightselementary.comfor ongoing informationsuch as school newsletters, upcomingevents, parent and student links and more.Also, please follow @ HeronHeightsEl onTwitter and become a friend on Facebook bytyping in Heron Heights Elem Parkland.Happy holidays to all. - Lisa SwillPark TrailsElementary SchoolIn November, our principal Mrs. Rengusoretired. An educator in Broward County for39 years, she was with Park Trails Elementaryfrom its opening in August, 2001. Much haschanged in the last ten years. <strong>The</strong> students,teachers and parents have all worked tirelesslyto make Park Trails an A school. We wouldlike to thank Mrs. Renguso for her dedicationand years of service at Park Trails. You will bemissed by all.We had another extremely successfulBook Fair, thanks to Cynthia Sanseverino,Jana Mclarty, Cecily Starnes and many volunteers.Thank you to everyone who participatedin the Fall Fundraiser. Congratulations to thetop three sellers: Amber Muller, DarioEsposito and Alexis Von Hagen.Congratulations as well to Mrs. Supovitz’sfifth grade class for 100% class participation.Chic Boutique Night was once again ahuge success. Park Trails is giving back anddonating ten per cent of the proceeds to theMake-A-Wish Foundation of SouthernFlorida. Thank you to Lisa Leon,Chairperson, Chic Boutique, the members ofthe committee and our star sponsors.Our winter program “Home for theHolidays” is Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.Don’t forget about <strong>The</strong> Holiday GivingTree set up in the main hallway. - JenniferWilliamsRivergladesElementary SchoolBetween Halloween celebrations, holidayparties and school-related activities including(continued on page 82)thePARKLANDER81