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Early Voting is Open August 13 - August 21 24 Coral Springs Celebrates July 4th BACK TO SCHOOL 26-30 Our City’s Back to School Guide SCHOOL NEWS 32 Eagle Ridge Elementary Teacher Finalist for 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year 34 13 Local Schools Receive

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It’s time to review the school supplies list, pick out that lucky lunch box, and finish the summer reading assignments.

August 16th is the first day of school for most kids in the area.

Preparing for school has certainly gotten more complex over the past 20 years. We have gone from wrapping textbooks in brown paper bags to downloading software onto smartphones, iPads, and Chromebooks.

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Broward Mall is hosting a mall-wide community event which includes a Kid’s Fashion Show, Encanto Show, Cosplay photo-op, ‘Here Comes The Fuzz’ performance by the Plantation Police Department, participation by the Broward County Sheriff Office, activities by the Young at Art Museum & Island Space Museum, face painting, balloon twister, Too Tall Tim, DJ Zro and much more! 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info call 954-473-8100.

Join instructor Diana. Each class will focus on one of the 78 cards in the tarot deck each month, its history, meaning, and symbols, as well as how to read it. This class is made possible by funding from Northwest Regional Friends of the Library. Hosted at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Drive, Coral Springs. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Scan the QR code to register.

AUGUST 23 Primary Election Day

Make your voice heard in the 2022 primary elections. The Primary Election is for the purpose of nominating party nominees to be voted for in the General Election to fill a national, state, county, or district office.

There are also important ballot measures related to public school funding.

AUGUST 29 Coral Springs Budget Academy

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Committed to providing the community with transparency, the City of Coral Springs Department of Budget and Strategy annually hosts one-hour Budget Academy sessions.

Representatives from the Department of Budget and Strategy present residents with an overview of the city’s budget process, including how tax dollars are allocated and used for city services and operations. Hosted at Coral Springs City Hall from 6:00 pm till 7:00 pm. For more info call 954-344-1000.

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It’s back to school for Broward County Public School students. Please drive carefully and remember to slow down in the school zones.

AUGUST 26 Teen Game Night

Teens ages 12-15 are invited to show their skills at Parkland’s Team Game Night.

Hosted at Trails End Park, activities include dodgeball, korfball, Da-Ga, crab soccer/basketball and an obstacle course. Activities will take place in the P-REC Gym. For more info call 954-757-4105.

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Accolades? Of course. Dance Theatre has been awarded the prestigious “Reader’s Choice” and “Best in the West” awards multiple times.

Trophies? Thousands. Dance Theatre’s elite team of competitive dancers, DTX, consistently receives top awards at virtually every competition they attend. Testimonials? You bet. Just ask any mother in the carpool line and they’ll tell you that Dance Theatre has been like a home away from home for their children.

So what is it that makes this place so special?

Why has every community Dance Theatre serves embraced it for so long? “My answer is always the same,” says owner and Director Michelle Gerlick, “We build beautiful, safe, clean facilities, hire the best teachers in the business, and treat each child that walks through our doors as if they were our very own.” If you think that sounds like a winning formula, you are not alone. Michelle estimates that over sixty thousand families have attended classes at Dance Theatre throughout its history, “and sixty thousand moms can’t be wrong," she says. Hard to argue with that.

“Awards are nice, and our trophies are beautiful,” Michelle continues, “but that’s not what we strive for. We shoulder an enormous responsibility with our promise to educate. It is incumbent upon us to do it effectively. We train exceptional dancers, yes, but we also help to raise exceptional young women (and a few men). Our staff is teeming with strong, positive, intelligent role models that are so important to our students as they mature. We work hard, we have passion, and we care deeply about the impact we have on their lives.

When a parent tells me their child has flourished since enrolling, I melt.

When past graduates return to say we helped them find success in life, as with dance, nothing can compare.

That’s why we do this.”

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Michelle certainly has the pedigree to run one of the nation’s most successful dance programs.

Her mother Joan was a Rockette, June Taylor Dancer, and half of a performance duo, along with her father Bob, which thrilled audiences the world over working with the likes of Sammy Davis, Jr. and Tony Bennett. Michelle spent nearly every day of her youth inside her parents’ dance school, the Academy of Ballet Arts, practicing and perfecting her craft, and then earned both a degree in Dance from The Ohio State University, and a degree in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern. Her professional credits include performing as a Miami Heat Dancer, a “Fly Girl” on Fox Television’s In Living Color, and an NFL Super Bowl Choreographer and Dancer. Michelle has since led her students at Dance Theatre to The Summer Olympics, The Super Bowl, and The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, among countless other extraordinary venues.

Still not convinced that Dance Theatre is THE place for your young dancer to train?

Consider this...they offer a truly comprehensive program where dancers ages 3 through adult, beginner through advanced, can take classes in every possible discipline including the basics, like ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics, and pointe, as well as specialty classes like their wildly popular silks class. In addition, dancers who excel and aspire to become dance professionals may join either their performance company, DTC, which specializes in providing entertainment at amazing venues like Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins games, or their elite group of dancers, Team DTX, where they can travel to local, regional and national competitions and hone their skills against the best dancers in the nation!

For those interested in joining the Dance Theatre family, there are several ways. First, you can call any of the studios and speak to someone today. Second, you can visit their web-site, www. dancetheatre.net, view the Fall Schedules, and register online at any time by filling out the simple registration form. Finally, if you prefer to register in person, you can stop by the Parkland studio (Publix center on 441 & Holmberg Rd.) any time Monday – Friday from 9:00 -4:00 until August 13th. Better hurry though, Fall classes begin August 22nd and they fill quickly!

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Parkland was joined by fellow Broward County communities of Weston (number 2) and Cooper City (number 10). The safest city in Florida was the appropriately named city of Niceville, which is just outside of Fort Walton Beach.

Safewise reviews and sells home and internet security systems. The company claims its mission is to inspire people to embrace safety as a lifestyle, turn their homes into sanctuaries, and invest in their communities. They also conduct an impressive amount of research.

The company’s website states, “We contextualize national crime and safety trends to show how they affect you and your neighborhood.

We use this knowledge to examine safety and security products and find out whether they’re worth your time.”

While Parkland is much safer than Florida at large, the state is doing

relatively well compared to the country as a whole. Violent crime rates in Florida have held steady for three years in a row, bucking a trend of increased violent crime nationally. Despite this fact, Floridians claimed to be more concerned about crime than Americans as a whole.

Parkland’s violent crime rate was reported at 1.1 per 1,000 people for 2021 while property crime was reported at 7.1 crimes per 1,000 people. There are likely many factors affecting crime rates within communities including the relative affluence of residents, prevalence of alcohol and illicit drug use, and police presence and community outreach.

Parkland has consistently ranked near the top of the list since its inception.

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Political districts for state and federal offices are determined by the Florida Legislature based on a number of factors including population and the political objectives of those in power.

Closed Primary Visit the Broward County Supervisor of Elections website to locate your voting place, confirm your voter registration status, and view your sample ballot. Florida is a “closed primary” state. In partisan office contests in a primary election, a voter may only vote for the candidates of the party in which he or she is registered. That’s

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ocal residents came out in droves to celebrate the nation’s birthday at Mullins Park. The annual event is a favorite for all members of the family and this year’s July 4th celebration was no exception.

Live music was provided by Ka’Villa Band on the main stage while children of all ages enjoyed activities including carnival rides, a petting farm, face painting, and more. Treats were provided by a number of different of food trucks while residents grabbed their spots on the law for the grand final.

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with the DJ pumping the beat at the North Field. The evening’s festivities concluded shortly after dark with an awe-inspiring fireworks display that kept every on the edge of their seats.

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“Seema Naik is a shining example of excellence in the classroom. Her passion for teaching science and STEM subjects is nothing short of inspiring,” said Incoming Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. “It is my pleasure to congratulate Seema Naik for her selection as a 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year finalist.”

“A persistent and caring teacher, Naik constantly supports her students and seeks to work with parents, school staff and her community to help children reach their highest potential,” said Superintendent Vickie Cartwright of Broward County Public Schools.

“In my experience as a school leader, there are only a few teachers I would consider to be a pioneer. It is clear in my mind that Seema Naik is a STEM pioneer in the education world. For the past 10 years, she has led our school in creating new STEM opportunities for our students,” said Lindsey Sierra, principal of Eagle Ridge Elementary School.

Seema Naik is passionate about science and related topics, and she has opened the world of STEM and robotics to countless students. Mrs. Naik blends innovative project-based learning with research-based instructional strategies to motivate students and achieve success in the classroom. She also founded Eagle Ridge Elementary School’s first Robotics Club in 2017 and continues to lead it today. Her commitment to excellence, classroom performance and service to students is supported by an outstanding personal education journey, which includes a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s degree in environmental engineering and an Alternative Certification for Educators from the Teaching & Leadership Center at Florida Atlantic University.

Five finalists were chosen for 2023 Teacher of the Year from nearly 185,000 public school teachers throughout the state. After each school

district selects its teacher of the year, a selection committee representing teachers, principals, parents and the business community reviews each district application on the basis of outstanding ability to teach and communicate knowledge of the subject taught, professional development, philosophy of teaching, and outstanding school and community service. The winner will serve for one year as the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education. “My parents came here from Brazil with a dream to make a better future for our family. They came to the U.S. for opportunity – and this is what opportunity looks like, this is what the American dream looks like.”

Foganholi is a design consultant who also works with the American Brazilian Coalition and is an active member of his church, Habitat for Humanity and the non-profit organization Feeding America. Foganholi earned certificates in marketing and business management from Florida Atlantic University.

Foganholi’s term as a Broward County School Board member for District 5 runs through November 2022.

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13 of the 23 schools that serve the Northwest area of Broward County received ‘A’ grades for the 2021-2022 school year. Seven schools received ‘B’ grades while Coral Springs Elementary and Parkside Elementary Schools received ‘C’ grades. Coral Springs High School was marked ‘I’.

Each school is graded based on the components for which it has sufficient data. School grades provide an easily understandable way to measure the performance of a school. Parents and the general public can use the school grade and its components to understand how well each school is serving its students. Schools are graded A, B, C, D, or F.

COMPONENTS In 2021-22, a school’s grade may include up to eleven components. There are four achievement components, four learning gains

components, a middle school acceleration component, as well as components for graduation rate and college and career acceleration. Each component is worth up to 100 points in the overall calculation.

The number of points earned for each component is added together and divided by the total number of available points to determine the percentage of points earned.

‘A’ SCHOOLS INCLUDED: • Coral Springs Charter School • Country Hills Elementary School • Eagle Ridge Elementary School • Heron Heights Elementary School • Imagine Schools At Broward • Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School • Park Springs Elementary School • Park Trails Elementary School • Renaissance Charter School At Coral Springs • Riverglades Elementary School • Somerset Parkland Academy • Summit Academy Charter School • Westglades Middle School

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want to thank you, the residents of District 96 (soon to be District 95), for your continued support as I am honored and grateful to share with you that I have been re-elected (without opposition) to serve as your State Representative. This is a job that I take very seriously, with the residents of the district (which includes Coconut Creek, Margate, Parkland, and portions of Coral Springs) first and foremost in mind.

As always, please reach out if I or my team may ever be of assistance.

We are here to help wherever we can. Additionally, I am now working on legislation for the 2023 session. If you have ideas on legislation that you feel would make a positive difference, please send them my way. By starting early, I have the opportunity to do thorough research and vetting on potential legislation. Since we are limited to filing 6 or 7 bills per session, it’s important to do our homework and give the legislation the best chance of crossing the finish line.

It is so hard to believe that the summer is already slowly coming to an end and that the school year is about to start up again. We are all looking forward to a great 2022-2023 school year! As we prepare to go back to school, the Florida Legislature approved a 14-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday this year to help alleviate the cost of school supplies. The sales tax holiday takes place July 25 - August 7, 2022, and covers a whole range of Back-to-School supplies. For a full list of qualifying items, please visit www.floridarevenue.com.

Broward Public School students return to school on August 16, while teachers, administration, and staff go back on August 9. As we head back to school, please be mindful of the school zones and look out for students crossing the road or riding bicycles to get to school.

Please allow yourself extra time in the morning so that you are not in a rush and can be fully attentive while driving.

As a mom of two children who are now grown up, I can certainly relate to those of you sending your children off to preschool, kindergarten, or college for the first time. It can be hard. However, be assured that your child can manage the new situation, and more importantly, let them know that you know they can handle it and that you will always be there to support them. I wish everyone a wonderful rest of the summer and a great start to the new school year.

My team and I are always available to help in any way we can.

Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance, either via email at HDist096@myfloridahouse.gov or at 954-956-5600. We have an email newsletter we send out on a regular basis with information about District 96, the legislative process, and resources that are available.

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The 2022-2023 Coral Springs Neighborhood Schools Guide is now available to view either in print or online. The guide features an overview of the city’s many top-rated public and charter schools. Visit City Hall to pick up a copy or view it online at CoralSprings.gov/schools.

Members of the Coral Springs Department of Budget and Strategy will provide an overview of the city’s budget process and answer resident questions during the Budget Academy held on August 29. There are two ways to attend, virtually from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. or in person at City Hall. Sessions will include information about tax dollar allocation and how funds are used for city services and operations. For details or to register, visit CoralSprings.gov/academy.

August is often the most active month for tropical storms and hurricanes in South Florida. Now is a good time to review your family’s storm plan and ensure you have a disaster supply kit.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by texting the keyword AlertCS to 888-777. Visit coralsprings.gov/ hurricane for preparedness information and storm safety tips.

This month’s Commission meetings will take place on August 3 and August 17 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.7, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99.

Meetings are also live streamed at CoralSprings.gov/CityTV. If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of your City Officials, please call 954-344-5911. Make sure to follow Coral Springs on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Every August we see them off to another school year, but this year is a little different—our oldest is going to college at the University of Delaware.

Now we have two children in high school, one in middle school, and our youngest in elementary school. Delaney entering college not only signifies her growth, but our family as a whole is embarking on a new chapter.

These benchmarks, while moments of great pride, serve to mark the passage of time much faster than we might want. So what do we do when we realize we can’t slow down time? This underscores the importance of making the most of time by doing meaningful things. For Catherine and

me, volunteerism and public service have provided us with numerous opportunities to make a difference and maximize our time.

These very same opportunities have also provided us with great parenting moments and permanent family memories.

We fully immerse ourselves in the myriad of academic, athletic, and recreational organizations that are available. Making meaningful connections with our neighbors, while engaging with our own family is priceless. SOS Children’s Villages, located right in our backyard, offers bountiful opportunities to connect with little ones that have the ability to fill big hearts. Aston Gardens and Allegro Parkland provide opportunity to interact with seniors—many of whom are proud veterans.

We see these opportunities throughout our community. Whether it’s the Mayor for a Month program or the Youth Ambassador program that the City of Parkland (City) offers its youth to be involved in one of our Advisory Boards calling residents to volunteer, it’s clear we are not alone in our desire

to make the most of time. Frequently at our City Commission meetings we recognize members of our community who have volunteered, achieved a great accomplishment, or otherwise maximized their time.

So as you send the kids off to another school year, or recall fondly when you did so, consider doing something meaningful before more time passes.

If you would like to share your thoughts about doing meaningful things, benchmarks, the passage of time, or you have questions or comments you’d like to share with me, I would love to hear from you. I can be reached via e-mail at rwalker@cityofparkland.org or via cell phone at (973) 390-1453.

Of course, I am frequently available monthly at Parkland businesses and love to talk with residents there. I encourage you to visit the City’s website cityofparkland.org and click on the social media icon that you prefer, to ensure that you stay informed on events and helpful information.

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