The Miami-Dade Public Library System kicks-off its Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 11 at several branches throughout the County. The program, which continues through July 23, encourages children and teens to read for two or more hours each week to qualify to win one of many Grand Prizes. These prizes include a Miami Dolphins VIP Training Camp Experience; a Miami Dolphins VIP Game-Day Experience; Miami Dolphins Memorabilia; and gift cards to Barnes and Noble, Gamestop, Best Buy and Toys ‘R Us, among many others.
All of the kick-off programs are free. For more information, call 305.375.BOOK (2665).
KICK-OFF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Kick-Off with Crazy Eddie - Juggle to some ‘80s tunes with Crazy Eddie. Program made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes.
Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. • Miami Lakes Branch
Sentinels of Sand - Create an enormous sand castle on the shores of Key Biscayne. Program made possible by the Key Biscayne Rotary Club.
Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. • Key Biscayne Branch
Tinky the Face Painter & Aloha Islanders - Whether you want to look like a fairy princess or a fierce tiger, Tinky will create cool designs you can sport all day. Program made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. • Miami Beach Regional
Storyteller Melinda Munger - Asia? Africa? Latin America? Europe? Hear stories from other corners of our beautiful world.
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. • Lakes of the Meadow Branch
Magician Brent Gregory - Enjoy magic from the depths and distances of the earth.
Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. • Lemon City Branch
KICK-OFF PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Traditional Mendhi Henna - Travel to India with the ancient art used for weddings, ceremonies and festivals.
Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. • Golden Glades Branch
Steel Drum Workshop - Learn what makes the steel drum so unique in this fun hands-on workshop for all.
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. • North Dade Regional and 3 p.m. • Coral Reef Branch
SUMMER READING RALLY
Enjoy a guitar sing-a-long with Allan Lieberman. After you’ve had your dose of tunes, join Merlina the Magician in a riveting magic show full of fun, facts and learning.
Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m.
Aventura Mall 19501 Biscayne Blvd. • Rainbow Valley Playground
Friday, June 10, 2011
Summer Reading Program
2011 Summer Food Service Program
Miami-Dade Community Action Agency (CAA) will provide meals to children at program sites throughout Miami-Dade County, as part of the 2011 Summer Food Service Program. The Program will operate from June 13, 2011 through August 12, 2011. Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at open sites at no cost. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County that all children will be served without discrimination. The program sites are only approved in geographical areas where 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free and reduced price meals during the school year.
Program sites are located throughout Miami-Dade County in recreational centers, summer camps, churches, and community based organizations that provide services to children during the summer recess. A list of the participating distribution sites is available to be downloaded from the Miami-Dade County web portal at www.miamidade.gov/caa
For additional information about the programs and services provided by the Community Action Agency please call (786) 469-4600 and for information regarding the Summer Food Service Program, please contact Rani Panchanathan at (786) 469-4789.
Who: Miami-Dade Community Action Agency
What: Summer Food Service Program
When: June 13, 2011 – August 12, 2011
Where: Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County
Why: To provide nutritious meals to low-income children during the summer recess.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Martha Ware Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Award
Please congratulate student Angela Fregeolle who received 2 awards this year for her community service at the Martha Ware Pediatric Rehabilitation Center at Baptist Hospital. Angela received both the Presidential Community Service Award and the National HOSA Community Service Award.
Miami Herald All-Dade Awards
The following Varela athletes were honored last Friday at the Miami Herald All-Dade Awards Banquet. Taking home top honors were:
Hayley Barrow – Softball: Hitter of the Year
Margarita Rosario – LaLey Winter Female Athlete of the Year
Alvaro Acosta – LaLey Winter Male Athlete of the Year
Coach Gonzalez – Boys Soccer Coach of the Year
Congratulations to these Athletes and all of Varela’s Athletes for another successful year!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
SIlver Knight Award
It's time to congratulate Senior Amanda Dilella. She was recognized by the Miami Herald and awarded the Silver Knight Honorable Mention in Journalism. The Miami Herald's Silver Knight Award recognizes students for their academic achievement as well as community service. Amanda has raised thousands of dollars for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Additionally, she has been a counselor, mentor and spokesperson for the organization.
This is the 4th time in Varela history that a student in the Communications Academy receives one of these prestigious awards.
Our kids are amazing!!!! Way to go, Amanda!
John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship
The National Hispanic Caucus for State Legislators (NHCSL) is proud to announce the John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship NHCSL – . The NHCSL Scholarship program is specifically designed to help Hispanic high school students achieve educational success. We hope this initiative can help curb the achievement gap by offering an opportunity to students who may not have the financial resources to continue their studies. We ask that you promote this program among your High schools students in your district. Our goal is to have more qualified students apply for the scholarship in hopes of obtaining ideal recipients.
Attached is a copy of the application and criteria. The deadline for submitting applications is June 10th, 2011. Your assistance is key in making this a successful program. Please direct potential applicants to our website; they may apply directly at www.nhcsl.org .
Varela's Veterinary Science Magnet Academy
AgDiscovery is an outreach program to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology. This 2-3 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. Government. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.
The following Varela Veterinary Science Magnet Academy students were selected to participate in the 2010 summer programs:
Victoria Enclada (9th grade) Fort Valley State University Frt Valley, Georgia
Cassidy Wiiliams (10th grade) Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, Georgia
Javier Alvarez-Kuan (9th grade) Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Ninozzka Rodriguez (9th grade) Kentucky State University Frankfort, Kentucky
Meagan Codallo (10th grade) Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi
