Oriole Elementary students enjoying their new iPads and smart board during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
May 9, 2013
New Library at Oriole Elementary
Broward Schools Superintendent, Robert W. Runcie, Oriole Elementary’s Media Specialist, School Board Member Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Oriole students, Principal,Dr. Ryan Reardon, and School Board Member Donna Korn along with team members from Target and Heart of America cut ribbon on the school’s new library.
January 4, 2013
Full Moon Party To Benefit Partners In Education
THE RITZ CARLTON’S FULL MOON PARTY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 • 7 TO 10 PM
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale launches the 2013 Full Moon Party Series on Friday, January 25th on the 7th floor oceanfront pool deck for an evening of indulgences and music.
No velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking plus one free well drink for each $10 donation to Partners In Education, Inc.
The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale • One Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard • 954-465-2300 • http://www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale
Casual, chic and sensual, these full moon parties make you feel like a VIP.
Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale.
For information contact: Emy Torres at Emy.Torres@ritzcarlton.com or visit us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/RitzCarlton or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RitzCarlton
January 2, 2013
Tommy Hilfiger and Broward Community School Conduct Job Fair
Tommy Hilfiger and Broward Community School conducted a first ever Job Fair resulting in 21 ESOL – ABE/GED students finding employment. Future activities include additional Job Fairs and career presentations on topics such as Welcome to the World of Retail, Interviewing Skills and Customer Service. Broward Community School is committed to helping ABE/GED students find a pathway to employment. They are pleased to work with Tommy Hilfiger on this initiative and encourage others to get involved in similar programs. Interested businesses with hiring needs should contact Broward Community School at 754-322-7600. Ask for Anita or Maria.
December 12, 2012
Peace, Love and Pride Day at Maplewood Elementary School
On November 3, 2012, Maplewood Elementary hosted its first Peace, Love and Pride Day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the school. It was a day for Maplewood friends, families, students, staff, and Partners In Education to come together for a day of campus enrichment projects. More than 200 people rolled-up their sleeves and worked together to undertake projects such as mulching and landscaping, painting a mural, planting and prepping an edible Peace Garden, sprucing up the front office, and organizing classroom projects for teachers. The event ended with a celebration in the cafeteria, where food and drinks were available. The business/community partners that participated included: Home Depot, Wells Fargo, Yogurt Ur Way, Kohl’s, AXA Equitable, Moe’s Southwest Grill, KAWA Orthodontics, Joe’s Pizza and Pasta, Firehouse Subs, Western High School, Ramblewood Middle School NJHS, Broward Education Foundation, Wells Fargo, and CAS Unlimited. Maplewood looks forward to hosting its second annual Peace, Love and Pride Day next year!
March 23, 2011
Colbert Elementary Seeking Incentives
Colbert Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida is seeking the donation of incentives to motivate students and staff. Certificates for meals at restaurant, ice-cream shop or any other venues would be appropriated.
March 8, 2011
Community Resource Fair
Wingate Oaks Center, located at 1211 NW 33rd Terrace in Fort Lauderdale, is hosting the 9th annual Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come see what support is available for students with disabilities. For more information, call 754-321-6850.
March 8, 2011
ClueLess on Las Olas
Amateur Sleuths – Solve the original murder mystery at ClueLess on Las Olas, Partners In Education’s annual street party fundraiser. Thursday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Register your team online at http://www.browardpartners.com or call 954-288-7201. Advance registration is $35 per person or 4 for $105.
October 8, 2010
Whispering Pines School – Urgent Need for Planners
Whispering Pines School is in urgent need of approximately 75 student planners for their high school students. The cost is approximately $5 per planner. If you are able to provide $400 to $500 to sponsor this much needed student supply, please contact Jeanette Wagner at 754-321-7662. Thank you.
October 8, 2010
Cypress Run Education Center
Cypress Run Education Center is looking for incentives to motivate students for achievement and behavior. Please contact Susan Lawrence at 754-321-6500 if you are able to donate. The school is a
Kindergarten through 12th grade center and the type of things that would motive students to improve include:
• Free toys, DVs & CDs
• 5 free pizzas on Fridays
• Free tickets to sports events
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