Monday, May 13, 2013
Joshua, Benjamin and Samuel Glow are the first recipients of a new city award meant to recognize kids for academic achievement.
If you visit the Glow family in fall and winter, you’re likely to find some science experiments taking place in their Temple Terrace home. While many families focus on sports during those seasons, the Glow brothers—Joshua, Benjamin and Samuel—are preparing for science fairs. This year, each one walked away with awards from the Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair. On Tuesday, Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura and the City Council recognized them as the first recipients of the “Terrace Star” award. “(The) brothers share a common love of science and a passion for competing in the county and state science fairs,” Chillura said. “We honor and commend (them for their) accomplishments and dedication.” …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Samuel Glow, who was recognized by Mayor Frank Chillura as a “Terrace Star,” completed a science fair project that was appetizing or revolting, depending on your point of view.
When City Councilman David Pogorilich asked Samuel Glow which insect tastes best, the Lewis Elementary School third-grader thought for a few seconds. “Crickets,” was his answer. Watch the exchange in the video above. How does Samuel know what crickets taste like? He completed a science fair project in which he explored edible insects and their nutritional value. He received second place in third grade Life Science at the Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair earlier this year. On Tuesday, Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura and the City Council recognized Samuel as a “Terrace Star.” The new program honors kids in local schools who have made special academic achievements. Samuel and his brothers…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The local high school joined 113 other Florida campuses on the magazine’s 2013 list of 2,000 schools.
Temple Terrace area parents and students have reason to be proud. One of the area’s high schools made it on Newsweeks’ Top 2,000 list of the best high schools in the country. Schools selected for the honor are “those that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads,” the magazine’s website says. Honorees are judged on such factors as graduation rate, college acceptance rate and test scores. King High was 1,902 on the list of 2,000. The top school in the state is the International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High. The No. 1 school in the nation, according to Newsweek, is in Bowling Green, Ky. Other area schools on the list include Alonso, Freedom, Plant and Sickles. What do you think makes King stand out? Tell…
Sunday, April 14, 2013
This week's Sunday Community Photo was submitted by Karen Adler.
The King High Schools boys and girls tennis teams won their district matches earlier this month, and Karen Adler posted this photo in the Temple Terrace Patch Announcements section in celebration. Now, we're featuring it as our Sunday Community Photo. You can share your good news on Temple Terrace Patch, too! Just visit the Announcements section and click "Add an Announcement." Have a stand alone photo you'd like to share? Post it in the Temple Terrace Patch Pics & Clips gallery. Happy photographing and go Lions!
Monday, April 8, 2013
The new academic year begins Aug. 20 for Temple Terrace students.
Temple Terrace parents hoping to get a jump on planning activities around next year's Hillsborough County school calendar are in luck. The school district has released its list of important dates for the 2013-14 school year. As a bonus, it’s also released a tentative academic calendar dates for 2014-15. This school year (2012-13) ends Friday, June 7, 2013 with a release time that’s 2 ½ hours earlier than normal. Students only have one more day off before the year ends. That's Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day, according to the district's website. Here’s the calendar for 2013-14: For more information about the 2013-14 academic calendar or to get a sneak peek at the dates for 2014-15, visit the school district's website.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Temple Terrace students who opt to take the test in 2014 rather than finish high school by attending classes will soon be able to leave their pencils at home. We’d like to hear your thoughts about online testing in general.
The days of bubbling in the answers to complete a GED test are all but over. Starting in 2014, Temple Terrace students who opt to test out for their high school diplomas will find themselves taking the exam online, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The new computerized test format is part of a national overhaul of the GED that’s set to go into place next year. In Florida, that overhaul also means harder test questions and a near doubling of the $70 fee to sit for the exam. While many students are applauding the move to computer-based testing, some are concerned it could be daunting for those who are less computer savvy. “There are people out there to this day that aren’t comfortable with electronics and computers,” 27-year-old Samantha …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Free homework help is available for patrons of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
Having trouble with a math problem? Not sure where to start on a big report that’s due soon? There’s free help available if you happen to be a patron of the Temple Terrace Library. The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers online homework assistance for students in all grades – even adults. The help is available online through Tutor.com. That website offers resources for test prep, study and job resources around the clock. It also provides one-on-one assistance without the need for an appointment. Resources on Tutor.com are available around the clock, but live help is only available from 2 p.m. to midnight daily. All students need to gain assistance with math, science, English or social studies homework is have a library …
A bill under consideration in the Florida House would enable school principals to arm select teachers.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A bill under consideration in the Florida House would enable school principals to arm select teachers.
Imagine sending your children to school knowing they're protected from bad guys not by an armed deputy or security officer, but a fifth-grade English teacher with a Glock. That’s what the future may hold for school security if Florida Rep. Greg Steube, R-Bradenton, gets his way. Steube has drafted a bill that would give Florida principals the power to choose teachers who would have the right to carry weapons on campus, according to The Tampa Tribune. These teachers would have to obtain a concealed weapons permit and undergo training. Principals, by the way, would also be able to determine just how many teachers are allowed to carry, making the number vary from school to school. "It would be a good deterrent," The Tribune quoted Steube as …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Hillsborough County kids are out of school March 11-15.
Temple Terrace kids can unplug those alarm clocks and get ready to sleep in. Spring break for Hillsborough County Public Schools starts Monday, March 11, and runs through the week. Students won’t have to dust off their books again until Monday, March 18, according to the district’s calendar. A number of other important dates are also right around the corner for Hillsborough students. The third grading period officially ends March 28, but there’s a reward for making it though. School is closed Friday, March 29, for a non-student day. Teachers, however, don’t get that day off. With spring break around the corner, we want to hear from you, Temple Terrace! What’s your favorite thing to do in or near the community when the kids are out of …
Beth Osborne
2:17 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013
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