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Broward Beautiful Resolution of Appreciation Adopted
Broward Beautiful was established by the Community Grant Program in 1998 to assist community groups with their beautification projects. Since the program started, 42 school applications have been approved. The Broward Beautiful Community Grant Committee has had a positive environmental impact on the whole county, especially in Broward County Public Schools.

Patriotic Observance Approved for September 11th
The School Board recognizes the importance of a patriotic observance in honor of those who died during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. In honor of those who died and to reinforce the teaching of patriotism as part of the District’s Character Education Program, the Board passed a resolution, lending its support to the nation’s setting of September 11, 2002, as a Patriotic Observance: A Day to Remember.

Italian to be Offered at Watkins Elementary and Pines Middles School
Students at Watkins Elementary and Pines Middle School will have the opportunity to study Italian and learn about Italian culture thanks to a new partnership between the District and the Consulate General of Italy and the Organizzazione per la Diffusione della Lingua Italiana, Inc. (ODLI). Through this agreement the District will work with ODLI to provide the schools with the resources that provide training, curriculum and technical support in the development of an Italian program including bilingual and bicultural programs as well as the preservation of the rich Italian heritage found throughout the South Florida area.

New Grant Agreement with South Florida Annenberg Challenge Approved
The South Florida Annenberg Challenge has provided grants to schools in the tri-county area to link schools with business partners. Two elementary schools - Dillard and Cresthaven - have been selected by Annenberg to participate in a three-year project. Dillard Elementary will partner with Admiralty Bank and the Broward County Urban League to carry out its "Soaring High – One Child at a Time" project, which focuses on improving student performance and meeting School Improvement Plan goals through academic camps, Saturday tutoring, increasing classroom libraries, conducting a staff development/planning retreat prior to the start of school and recognizing student attendance and good behavior. Cresthaven Elementary, in partnership with Washington Mutual, will focus on improving reading performance, providing after school and Saturday tutoring, improving parent involvement and increasing teacher collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Board Approves Name Change for Learning Center
In May, parents, students and staff were presented with the opportunity to submit recommendations for changing the name of Circle Site Primary Learning Center. The three most popular names were determined and on June 11th, a vote was taken to name the center Endeavour Primary Learning Center. The school’s mascot will be rockets and school colors will be red, white and blue.