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Poinciana sees good things in schools

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Thursday, 28 January 2010 01:49

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Poinciana By: Lisa D’Cato Sometimes only negative things are noted and positive things are ignored. There are good things happening at our local high schools, big things that are making an impact on the quality of the students’ education.
The first branch of a credit union was recently welcomed into an Osceola County school. The ribbon cutting for CRE Federal Credit Union was held at Poinciana High School Jan. 13.
The credit union at Poinciana High School is the first step in educating students in financial issues they will face every day as adults. This also is a real life experience in the financial industry for students and provides a complete training program for them.
The student-run facility provides checking, savings and share certificates for students and staff. This is a tremendous opportunity for students considering a career in finance.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked, for three consecutive years, America’s Best High Schools. For the first time, a Poinciana area high school was named: New Dimensions High School was given a bronze rating.
U.S. News & World Report examined 21,786 high schools in the country. A school’s rating was based on academics and enrollment data. Also receiving recognition in Osceola County was the Professional and Technical High School, with a bronze rating, and Osceola County School for the Arts, with a silver rating.
“I am extremely proud of the Osceola County schools for their tireless work to ensure our students are successful,” Superintendent Michael Grego said. “I believe that Osceola County public schools as a whole will become a model district, nationally recognized for excellence not only in student achievement but in all aspects of district operations. We will continue to have a laser-sharp focus on success for each student as we work toward continued improvements in our high schools and all of our schools.”
We should all be encouraged by the great happenings at our local high schools.
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Kiss Me with Spoken Word Youth Academy meets at the Poinciana Community Center, 395 Marigold Ave., every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Writers, poets, playwrights and rappers in grades kindergarten to 12 are welcome to join this free class. The class encourages young people to express themselves in a creative and positive way.
For more information, call Ms. Opal at 407-914-4879 or Professor Stymie at 407-914-4350.
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Crime Neighborhood Watch meetings are at 7 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center. Villages 1, 2 and 5 meet the first Monday of the month. The next meeting will be Feb. 1.
All Villages in Polk County meet the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is Feb. 16.
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The next session of tumbling at the Poinciana Family YMCA begins Thursday, Feb. 4. Tumbling for ages 3 to 5 is on Thursdays from 6 to7 p.m. Instructors use games and fun instruction to teach boys and girls basic gymnastic skills and encourage healthy habits.
The tumbling class for ages 6 to 10 meets on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn rolls, cartwheels, round-offs and back walk-overs. This class works on strength and flexibility and is for beginners and intermediate levels.
The price per session is $22 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information or to register, stop by the Poinciana Family YMCA, 397 Marigold Ave., or call 863-496-1814.
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If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa D’Cato at 407-846-7122, e-mail news@osceolanews
gazette.com or fax 407-931-3390.