Summer Break 2021 is slowly winding down. That sentence may lead to parents cheering and children sighing, but it’s happening! Kids can end their summer with one last hurrah.
The Summer’s Over Back to School Bash will be held at the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Fitness Center (397 Marigold Ave.) on Aug. 3 from 5-8 p.m. As students get ready for the start of a new school year, they can celebrate safely with a live DJ, games, giveaways, prizes and more. Vendors who are interested in participating can register at https://forms.gle/d3QoCtpweVPXkJmU6.
To thank local educators for their hard work and dedication, Addition Financial has awarded three lucky teachers with their dream classroom renovations.
Through their third annual Renovate to Educate Contest, Addition Financial selected one public school teacher from Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties to receive a free classroom makeover, providing renovations up to $2,000 per classroom.
“Teachers empower their students each and every day. Addition Financial believe in the power of education to transform communities,” said Linh Dang, Addition Financial’s Chief Development Officer. “We are proud to show our support through programs like Renovate to Educate”.
The program invited teachers to apply for classroom renovations by submitting an essay about their visions for a dream classroom. The winner chosen for the renovation from Osceola County is Poinciana High School, where the Intensive Reading class helps students conquer fluency and comprehension as they prepare for graduation. With a theme of “Words Are All We Have,” this classroom was designed to create a safe and positive environment for students to grow in their reading comprehension.
PHS will unveil its classroom renovations on Monday at 11 a.m.
The 2021 Summer Basketball Showcase will be held on Saturday, July 31 with games beginning at 10 a.m. (championship game no later than 6 p.m.). This showcase will be held at the Mary Jane Arrington Gymnasium (625 Country Club Drive). This fast-paced style tournament basketball event will showcase some of the best talent in the Poinciana Kissimmee area. Eight teams will compete in this unique championship. Tickets are $1.
Osceola County District 3 County Commissioner Brandon Arrington has been awarded The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Presidential Advocacy Award for his work during the 2021 Legislative session. The FAC Presidential Advocacy Award recognizes County Commissioners who have shown exceptional leadership in advocating with FAC during the 2021 Legislative session to advance Counties legislative agenda and preserve home rule.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email editor@osceolanewsgazette.com.
