Education Notes
Display of student art opens
The School District of Lee County opened its doors on Oct. 22 for the largest public display of student artwork in the state.
Designs and Dreams of Young Artists XXVII showcases the work of over 100 students in elementary, middle and high school in Lee County.
The exhibit is an open for students, parents, employees, families and the public to enjoy.
The Designs and Dreams of Young Artists was created by former Superintendent Dr. James A. Adams in 1992. Every year it continues to be the largest single display of student artwork in Florida.
Kindergarten pre-registration still open
Only three weeks remain in the 2nd Annual Kindergarten Pre-Registration period.
The deadline to fill out the required forms early is Nov. 1.
Parents must pre-register their children at the Student Enrollment Office inside the Lee County Public Education Center, at 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Enrollment specialists are available to assist parents from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The documents required to pre-register include:
– Physical exam (dated within the last year)
– Florida Certificate of Immunization
– Proof of address
– Original birth certificate
– Social Security Card (if available)
– Custody documents (if applicable)
Once pre-registered, a student number will be assigned. A pre-printed application will be mailed in January allowing parents to go online and rank their schools in order of preference to finalize student enrollment. The first application period will be from Jan. 13 to Feb. 28.
Students entering kindergarten in August must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.
Education Notes
District announces 2019 Financial Aid Nights
The School District of Lee County, with the help of a local financial aid expert, is hosting several Financial Aid Nights at area schools for high school juniors and seniors and their parents.
The events will be held on:
– Oct. 17: South Fort Myers High School auditorium at 6 p.m.
– Oct. 22: Lehigh Senior High School auditorium at 6 p.m.
– Oct. 24: Dunbar High School auditorium at 6 p.m.
Families in attendance will learn about the FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – form and steps they need to take to help their children receive financial aid from postsecondary institutions, such as colleges, community colleges, high tech centers.
Mathew Sanchez, director of Student Financial Aid at Florida SouthWestern College, will lead the discussion about the definition of financial aid, how to apply, deadlines, step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA, Bright Futures, state aid versus federal aid and more.
Students and parents can attend the event most convenient to them.
Red Sox scholarship applications open
The Boston Red Sox Foundation will again award 13 $5,000 scholarships in the spring to one deserving student from each of the 13 public high schools in Lee County.
Applications are open and available to local Lee County public high school seniors online at www.redsoxfoundation.org/fenway-south/flscholarship/.
Applications are due by Dec. 31.
The scholarship is for academically talented students who have shown a commitment to community service and are pursuing a two- or four- year degree at any college or university.
Scholarship funds are raised annually from proceeds of the Red Sox annual Swings for the Sox Golf Tournament. In the past seven years, the Red Sox Foundation has raised over $323,000 for local nonprofits and scholarships.