No early school release on four Wednesdays — starting next week
The Osceola County School District reports it’s planning ahead by giving all students a full day of school on the Wednesdays when testing will be administered this school year.
Parents are advised that next Wednesday, Oct. 11, will be the first of four Wednesdays that there will be no early release.
The other dates occur later in the school year, in the spring: March 20, May 8 and 15, 2024. Students will be dismissed from school on these days as they normally would the rest of the week.
“Schools willnow have options to build in more opportunities for breaks between the different testing sessions to allow students to stretch, relax, and refocus,” a district release said.
KUA Celebrates Public Power Week with Learning Lab school visits
Kissimmee Utility Authority is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 1-7, along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for- profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.
As part of the celebration, KUA brought energizing educational lessons to local schools with the help of the Monster Detective Collective Learning Lab. During this one-hour Learning Lab, the Monster Detectives taught how energy is made, how it’s used, and how students can reduce their energy use with their families, by making wise energy use choices, and, they’ll receive a free engaging activity book to continue their learning at home.
On Monday, KUA’s new SunCatcher solar trailer made a stop at Deerwood Elementary School for an informational solar presentation to third through fifth graders. On Tuesday and Wednesday, it was off to Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry and Ventura Elementary to bring theMonster Detective Collective Learning Lab to second-grade students.
This Friday, the Movie in the Park series kicks off, with “The Mario Brothers Movie,” shown on a giant 50-foot screen (weather permitting). Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the movie at 7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy KUA’s inflatable Kids Power Zone, a craft station, photo booth, free popcorn, and prize giveaways.
City of Kissimmee In compliance with floodplain management report
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) released its Plenary and Community Assistance Visit Report, which surveyed several cities in the state and found that the City of Kissimmee is in full compliance with no violations.
Most flood insurance policies currently providing coverage in Florida are underwritten by the NFIP. The City of Kissimmee participates in the Community Rating System each year. By remaining in compliance, residents are afforded the opportunity to receive a 15% decrease in flood insurance premiums. The NFIP is managed by the Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administration, which is a part of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).
“The City of Kissimmee is committed to excellent floodplain management, and we know this takes a proactive approach,” said Ashley Willis, Public Works Director. “One of our biggest efforts at the moment when it comes to mitigating flooding is our Master Stormwater Study of the entire City, this includes an analysis of the City’s six Stormwater Basins. This will help us identify areas that may need more safeguarding and allow us to continue dedicating ourselves to the well-being of the community.
