|
 2005-2006 Back-to-School Tool Kit
December
- Dec. 16, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools to hold informational meeting
- Dec. 15, 2005 - M-DCPS students kick off the new year without soda
- Dec. 15, 2005 - Miami-Dade Schools get new calendar for 2006-2007 School Year
- Dec. 15, 2005 - Exceptional Education students showing strong progress
- Dec. 15, 2005 - Two new grants improve student health and nutrition
- Dec. 14, 2005 - The Amazing Camel Visit to be held at Edison Park Elementary
- Dec. 14, 2005 - Comprehensive Information Technology Blueprint will align resources, benefit students in Miami-Dade Schools
- Dec. 12, 2005 - School Police sponsor first 'Toys for Joy' drive, Dec. 20th
- Dec. 8, 2005 - Felix Varela students win prestigious Lemelson-MIT grant
- Dec. 6, 2005 - Magnet Program, Career Academies, Neighborhood Choice Zones Information Fair,
- Dec. 5, 2005 - Miami-Dade Schools Police sponsor first 'Toys for Joy' drive
- Dec. 2, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools to hold Job Fair for construction workers, bus drivers
- Dec. 1, 2005 - Two South Florida organizations to bring holiday joy to Neva King Cooper Educational Center
- Dec. 1, 2005 - Three M-DCPS high schools are named 'Rise to Rigor' Schools
November
- Nov. 29, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools observes World AIDS Day
- Nov. 29, 2005 - Miami-Dade Public Schools to hold informational meeting on boundary changes (Gilbert Porter Elementary)
- Nov. 29, 2005 - Miami-Dade Public Schools to hold informational meeting on boundary changes (Lake Stevens Middle)
- Nov. 29, 2005 - Miami-Dade Public Schools to hold informational meeting on boundary changes (Carol City Middle)
- Nov. 28, 2005 - Superintendent Rudolph F. Crew to host Town Hall meeting at Robert Morgan Educational Center
- Nov. 22, 2005 - Barrera, Hantman chosen to lead Miami-Dade School Board
- Nov. 21, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board to select new chair
- Nov. 21, 2005 - M-DCPS to hold informational meeting on boundary changes
- Nov. 16, 2005 - M-DCPS to hold two informational meetings on boundary changes -
- Nov. 16, 2005 - M-DCPS to hold two informational meetings on boundary changes - (Chiles)
- Nov. 15, 2005 - Miami-Dade Schools Would Say Goodbye To Sugary Sodas, Hello To Physical Education Under Wellness Policy Aimed At Students’ Health
- Nov. 15, 2005 - M-DCPS breaks ground on South Dade High replacement school
- Nov. 9, 2005 - Miami-Dade Public Schools identifies Wilma make-up days
October
- Oct. 21, 2005 - Superintendent to brief media on Miami-Dade County Public Schools' plans regarding Hurricane Wilma
- Oct. 21, 2005 - M-DCPS Classes, Activities, Workshops Cancelled for Saturday, Oct. 22
- Oct. 20, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools to be open on Friday, Oct. 21
- Oct. 20, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board asks State to pay for all class size construction costs
- Oct. 19, 2005 - M-DCPS wins $1.5 million federal grant to boost character education
- Oct. 19, 2005 - School Board to discuss new schools for North Miami, recouping class size amendment costs, other issues
- Oct. 19, 2005 - School Board enters into unique collaboration with City of North Miami
- Oct. 18, 2005 - School Board to consider school for girls
- Oct. 14, 2005 - M-DCPS teacher named to 2005 All-USA Teacher Team by USA Today
- Oct. 13, 2005 - Governor honors two M-DCPS students for Hispanic heritage essays
- Oct. 13, 2005 - Caribbean Elementary to receive $65,000 Book Donation
- Oct. 12, 2005 - MDCPS educators, students honored with Cervantes awards
- Oct. 7, 2005 - M-DCPS rallies students to be counted Oct. 11-14
- Oct. 7, 2005 - Nova Southeastern University's bus tour to stop at Dante B. Fascell Elementary School
September
- Sept. 29, 2005 - M-DCPS celebrates Exceptional Student Education Week
- Sept. 28, 2005 - Parent Academy Registration Continues
- Sept. 28, 2005 - Two principals named regional finalists for Principal Achievement Award
- Sept. 22, 2005 - M-DCPS to hold groundbreaking for Highland Oaks Middle School West
- Sept. 13, 2005 - M-DCPS celebrates final installment of tilt-up panels at new Doral High School
- Sept. 7, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board Meets Today
- Sept. 7, 2005 - School Board adopts the proposed 2006 State and Federal legislative programs
- Sept. 7, 2005 - City of Sunny Isles Beach donates $8.5M to M-DCPS for land acquisition for new K-8 center
- Sept. 7, 2005 - M-DCPS shows improvement in maintenance operations, new report to School Board shows
- Sept. 7, 2005 - M-DCPS, City of Miami form unprecedented 'compact' to renew education in city's 48 schools
- Sept. 7, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board Reinstates Recess
August
- Aug. 31, 2005 - Miami Dade County School Board selects new attorney
- Aug. 31, 2005 - M-DCPS to participate in hurricane relief efforts
- Aug. 31, 2005 - M-DCPS begins investigation of 106 employees accused of using bogus academic credits. TIMELINE OF INVESTIGATION
- Aug. 29, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools to resume classes on Tuesday, August 30
- Aug. 29, 2005 - M-DCPS wins three state grant awards to develop Career Academies
- Aug. 23, 2005 - M-DCPS launches four new magnet schools
- Aug. 22, 2005 - M-DCPS to hold workshop on anabolic steriod use
- Aug. 18, 2005 - Prize-winning columnist, author to launch Parent Academy Lecture Series
- Aug. 16, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board to take up UTD contract, Truancy, Secondary School Reform, Construction
- Aug. 16, 2005 - School Board to review Secondary Reform
- Aug. 10, 2005 - School Board to discuss conversion of Ada Merritt Elementary to K-8
- Aug. 9, 2005 - PSA: The Parent Academy to preview Aug. 13
- Aug. 8, 2005 - Landmark Parent Academy to preview, launch with August events
- Aug. 8, 2005 - Skyway Elementary School to celebrate FCAT victory
- Aug. 8, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools trims the fat for healthier students
- Aug. 5, 2005 - M-DCPS delivers on promise of 18,000 additional seat
- Aug. 5, 2005 - The Number One most important influence in a child's education? Parents!
- Aug. 4, 2005 - Meeting at Miami Edison Senior High to discuss restructuring
- Aug. 4, 2005 - M-DCPS offers busy parents two great services
- Aug. 3, 2005 - Three tips for communicating with your child's teacher
- Aug. 2, 2005 - Four safety tips for children
- Aug. 1, 2005 - Five vital things to do before school starts
July
- July 29, 2005 - School district, teachers reach tentative agreement on pay increases, health benefits
- July 29, 2005 - Miami-Dade schools, Early Learning coalition prepare to help late-arriving pre-K students
- July 26, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board tentatively approves tax cut and budget for 2005-2006
- July 25, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board to hold budget hearing; public invited to participate
- July 25, 2005 - Superintendent's Opening of Schools Meeting with Administrators
- July 25, 2005 - M-DCPS Educator vies for top state teaching honor
- July 22, 2005 - Miami-Dade among top 10 school districts making reading gains
- July 14, 2005 - Two new senior high schools will offer students state-of-the-art facilities, provide overcrowding relief
- July 13, 2005 - M-DCPS Secondary School Reform Advanced by $11 million Federal Grant
June
- June 27, 2005 - Pre-Kindergarten registration begins June 29
- June 27, 2005 - Principals, PTA workshop to increase parental involvement
- June 15, 2005 - Dr. Robert B. Ingram to be honored by AfrICANDO
- June 8, 2005 - Miami-Dade Schools Improve State Grades
- June 8, 2005 - M-DCPS honors national board-certified educators
- June 7, 2005 - Principals, PTA workshops to increase parental involvement
- June 2, 2005 - Miami Douglas MacArthur South Senior High receives grant from FLDOE
- June 1, 2005 - MDCPS student wins acclaimed Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
- June 1, 2005 - School Improvement Zone holds Parent Conference
- June 1, 2005 - Find out if your child is eligible for MDCPS' Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program
- June 1, 2005 - Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten events will allow parents to prove children's eligibility
- June 1, 2005 - MDCPS Educator named Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
May
- May 25, 2005 - MDCPS, Junior Achievement of Greater Miami create new partnership
- May 20, 2005 - It's Time to Register Your Child for Summer School!
- May 19, 2005 - Miami-Dade FCAT results show significant gains
- May 18, 2005 - New World School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble wins prestigious jazz competition
- May 13, 2005 - Henry M. Flagler Elementary celebrates 50th Anniversary
- May 12, 2005 - Does you child need extra help? MDCPS offers diverse summer school options
- May 10, 2005 - M-DCPS students to participate in Law Day 2005
- May 10, 2005 - M-DCPS student recipient of nation's highest student honor
- May 10, 2005 - M-DCPS Food & Nutrition Department earns Top Food Service award
- May 9, 2005 - Miami-Dade senior high schools among nation's best, Newweek reports
- May 6, 2005 - Charles R. Hadley Elementary to receive coveted Governor's Sterling Award
- May 6, 2005 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools to launch innovative preschool initiative
- May 3, 2005 - Joint meeting of Miami-Dade County School Board, County Commission
- May 3, 2005 - Zone, Stellar schools set pace for strong improvement in FCAT results for Miami-Dade 3rd graders
- May 2, 2005 - M-DCPS to release preliminary results for 3rd-grade FCAT
- May 2, 2005 - M-DCPS celebrates the first annual 'Eddies' Educational Awards
April
- April 29, 2005 - School Board Chair Frank J. Bolaños to receive distinguished alumni service medallion from FIU
- April 25, 2005 - Community to celebrate new state-of-the-art auditorium at Hialeah High
- April 20, 2005 - Citigroup Chairman to appear at Jackson High to promote career academies
- April 15, 2005 - Rockway Middle School students win national chess championship
- April 15, 2005 - MDCPS hosts annual children's mental health conference
- April 14, 2005 - Zone Schools to observe child abuse awareness month
- April 13, 2005 - Board approves $3.33 billion plan to build, renovate schools across county
- April 13, 2005 - Miami-Dade County School Board takes on issues capturing recent global headlines
- April 11, 2005 - MDCPS student named School All-Star by Gov. Bush
- April 4, 2005 - MDCPS Educator Awarded Prestigious Milken Educator Award
- April 4, 2005 - Annual Black History, Culture Brain Bowl Winners Announced
March
- Mar. 30, 2005 - School Improvement Zone offers parents exciting educational classes
- Mar. 25, 2005 - MDCPS physical education administrator wins national award
- Mar. 16, 2005 - Miami-Dade School Board Meeting, March 16, 2005
- Mar. 7, 2005 - MDCPS student finalist in national science competition
- Mar. 3, 2005 - Student testing in progress – Voters urges to speak with their ballots, not their voices, at school polling sites
- Mar. 1, 2005 - School Board Chair Bolaños' presentation to GMCC to be rescheduled
- Mar. 1, 2005 - School Board Chair Bolaños to give presentation to Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
February
- Feb. 22, 2005 - Roving Press Conference Campaign to promote student safety
- Feb. 17, 2005 - Student to lead parent conference at Frank C. Martin Elementary School
- Feb. 17, 2005 - School Board adopts district goals
- Feb. 16, 2005 - School District making good on pledge for new seats
- Feb. 16, 2005 - M-DCPS ranks third in nation for number of board certified teachers
- Feb. 14, 2005 - Coral Gables High wins National Advanced Placement Award
- Feb. 9, 2005 - M-DCPS opens new Parent Resource Center
- Feb. 4, 2005 - M-DCPS celebrates American Heart Month with special programs
- Feb. 4, 2005 - MDCPS holds school facilities community meetings
- Feb. 4, 2005 - MDCPS joins nationwide response to AIDS crisis among African-Americans
- Feb. 2, 2005 - Homestead Senior High Junior wins Black History Month Essay Contest
January
|