Summer Coursework 2010
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Upcoming Events
PTSO Fundraiser Kickoff
From August the 24th until TodayFencing Club Meeting
TuesdayHigh School Open House
TuesdaySenior Parent Meeting
Tuesday7th Grade Parent Meeting
September the 16th8th Grade Wildwood Meeting
September the 16thMiddle School Open House
September the 16thPicture Day
September the 17thSpirit Day
September the 27th
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School News
High School Science Job Opening
Posted Thursday the 12thMcKeel Academy is currently looking for a high school science teacher. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Jeff Haag, jeffhaag@mckeelacademy.com.
McKeel Teacher Recognized as PBS Teacher Innovator
Posted Wednesday the 1stNancye Blair, Technology & Gifted Teacher for McKeel Elementary Academy in downtown Lakeland, was selected as a Teacher’s Choice Winner during the 2010 PBS Teachers Innovation Awards. Blair’s entry which featured student created media in the Student Film Festival last year was selected from over 700 entries from across the country. The PBS Teacher Advisory Panel represents PBS Education...
Read More →After School Tutoring
Posted Monday the 30thAfter school tutoring is available, starting August 31st, every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 until 4:00PM. Tutoring will take place within the media center with assistance provided in most subject areas. There is no charge for this service, but students are required to arrive by 2:30, stay the entire session, and must be picked up promptly at 4:00. Please contact Mrs. Fields, Academic Coach,...
Read More →Paw Prints for Sale
Posted Sunday the 29thThe McKeel Academy volleyball team is selling paw prints to help raise funds for the new season. $25 will get you a new paw print painted on the sidewalk while $15 will renew your last year's paw print. Contact Coach Krause for more information at 499-2818 ext 263 or by email at nicolekrause@mckeelacademy.com.
Blood Drive at McKeel, September 15th from 8am – 3pm
Posted Tuesday the 24thThere is no substitute for blood. It has to come from one person in order to give to another. A critical number of voluntary donations are required every day to meet the needs of patients in local hospitals. Please sign up to be a donor and save a life. Schedule your appointment time with Ms. Eisenhardt (16 year olds MUST have a signed parental consent form on the day of donation).
Wildcat Nation News Blog Survey
Posted Tuesday the 24thAttention Students and Parents, please participate in this Wildcat Nation News Blog survey. This will allow us to use your ideas to create a convenient source for McKeel Academy News. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FCK723P
Teacher Spotlight
Tracey Hurt
8th Grade TeamWelcome back Wildcats!
I am very happy to be back in eighth grade and to be with each of you. I graduated from the University of South Florida in 1994 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Humanities. In 1998, I began my wonderful journey here at McKeel Academy teaching tenth grade. In 2005, my colleagues selected me as their Teacher of the Year, and Sam's selected me as their Teacher of the Year.
This year, I am eighth grade's Team Leader; I am here to assist you and your child through this exciting academic year. In addition, for the past eight years, I have sponsored Student Government as well as assisted Mr. Dill and Mrs. Fishburn with History Fair.
Students, be prepared to explore new topics, integrate with your all your classes, actively learn everyday, and improve our reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There are no limits to what you can achieve!
Please contact me at traceyhurt@mckeelacademy.com or at 863.499.2818
Sincerely,
Miss Tracey Hurt
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Summer Assignment Information and Deadline (September 16 by midnight)
For the Language Arts component of the Summer assignment Mrs. Abercrombie and I developed a blog in conjunction with the book, Teens Can Make It Happen, by Stedman Graham in which its excerpts are on Google Books. Our website is http://eighthgradesummerreading.blogspot.com/. Students will need to create a free Google account (if he/she does not have one yet) in order to respond to all eight blog postings by September 16. The book's link is also included on the blog as well.
The second component of the Summer assignment in Language Arts is participating two hours weekly on the Kid's College website at www.kclogin.com. Mrs. Powell, our Director of Middle School Curriculum, would be able to assist students in setting up her login in and password if they are new to McKeel Academy.
I do hope this information was helpful.
Miss Hurt
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Upcoming Events
PTSO Fundraiser Kickoff
From August the 24th until TodayThe McKeel Academy PTSO will be selling entertainment books to kickoff fundraising for the new school year. The fundraiser will take place between August 24th and September the 7th. read more →
Fencing Club Meeting
TuesdayThere will be an informational fencing club meeting held on Tuesday, September 14th from 2:30-3:30PM within room 01-103. read more →
High School Open House
TuesdayOpen house for High School will be held on September 14th from 6:00-7:30PM. The McKeel Academy PTSO will have items from the Spirit Store available as well as popcorn and soda available for $0.50 each. read more →
Senior Parent Meeting
TuesdayThere will be a senior parent meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. The meeting will take place within the auditorium and starts at 5:30PM. read more →
7th Grade Parent Meeting
September the 16thOn Thursday, September 16th, a meeting will be held within the auditorium for parents of 7th grade students. The meeting starts at 6:30PM and lasts approximately to 7:30PM. read more →
8th Grade Wildwood Meeting
September the 16thA meeting will be held regarding the upcoming Camp Wildwood trip for parents of 8th grade students. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 16th from 7:30 until 8:00PM. read more →
Middle School Open House
September the 16thOpen house for Middle School will be held on September 16th from 6:30-7:30PM. The McKeel Academy PTSO will have items from the Spirit Store available as well as popcorn and soda available for $0.50 each. read more →
Picture Day
September the 17thPictures will be taken on Friday, September 17th within the auditorium. read more →
Spirit Day
September the 27thThe McKeel Academy PTSO is holding a spirit day on Monday, September 27th. Eat at either the south or north side Beef O Brady's anywhere from 11:00AM until 10:00PM. Please remember to write McKeel on the back of your receipt so the school receives credit. read more →