Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Students at Corbett Preparatory School researched the contributions of black Americans.
Recognizing the importance of February as Black History Month, Darina Glover, Corbett Preparatory School director of instructional technology and middle school teacher, challenged her students to find historical but often-unknown black Americans to research. The students then showcased what they discovered with Powerpoint, Prezi and iMovie presentations. To read more click here. Are your students undertaking a special project? Tell us about it in the Carrollwood-Northdale Patch announcements. ______________ Carrollwood-Northdale Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved. Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news, or …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Town 'N Country Senior Center is commemorating Black History Month in February with a number of events.
Black history will take the spotlight Feb. 22 when the Town 'N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Drive, Tampa, hosts a daylong celebration as part of Black History Month. According to an event listing posted by Hugh Sullivan, the day's events begin with a Tribute to Black History Month Celebration with refreshments at 1 p.m. followed by musical performances, a cultural fashion show and other activities. To find out more, click here. Got an event of your own? Post word of it for free in the Carrollwood-Westchase Patch events calendar. ______________ Carrollwood-Northdale Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved. Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post…
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Students learned about the civil rights movement in January, and focused on the Harlem Renaissance on Monday in honor of Black History Month
Black history facts filled a long display board in the back of a room as jazz music from artists Benny Carter and Louis Armstrong played softly in the background. A group of kids sampled foods like cornbread and macaroni and cheese, while others discussed the importance of the Langston Hughes poem "I,Too." In celebration of Black History Month, the multi-purpose room at Claywell Elementary School in Northdale was transformed on Monday into a learning lab about the Harlem Renaissance. "I think it's pretty cool," said Sadei Demezier, a fifth-grader. "We've learned that the black community has emerged in talents like arts and entertainment. It's good for people to learn this." Spearheaded by fifth-grade teachers Claudia Smith and Nicole …
