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What's Up In Area Schools?

A look at what's happening in local schools April 4-8.

Trying to keep up with school calendars can be tough for busy parents. To help you out, we’ve put it all in one place.

Here’s a look at events and activities taking place in schools in the Land O’ Lakes area April 4-8:

  • Academy at the Lakes, 2220 Collier Pky. – Middle division and varsity baseball teams both have games at 3:30 p.m. April 4. The seventh and eighth-grade Community Service Day is planned for April 5 starting at 8:30 a.m. The middle division also has a baseball game on April 5 at 3:30 p.m. On April 6, varsity tennis, middle division baseball and varsity softball all have matches. April 7 has a varsity baseball game on the calendar and Instrumental Night starts at 6:30 p.m. Varsity track and softball both play April 8.
  • Land O’ Lakes Christian School, 5105 School Rd. – Character Chapel is planned for April 7.
  • Connerton Elementary, 9300 Flourish Dr. – The deadline to order yearbooks is April 15.
  • Denham Oaks Elementary, 1422 Oak Grove Blvd. – Running Club is set for April 4-8 and this week is also Spirit Week.
  • Lake Myrtle Elementary School, 22844 Weeks Blvd. – Turtles of Honor recognition is set for 9:15 a.m. April 8.
  • Oakstead Elementary, 19925 Lake Patience Rd. – Tijuana Flats night is April 5 and McOtter Night is April 6. The PTA meets April 7 at 6 p.m. Year book orders are still being taken online.
  • Pine View Elementary, 5333 Parkway Blvd. – Presales of carnival tickets continue through April 8 and the book fair runs this entire week. The Spring Carnival is set for April 8.
  • Charles S. Rushe Middle, 18654 Mentmore Blvd. – Track practice is set all week from 3 to 5 p.m. The drama club meets from 3 to 5 p.m. April 4.
  • Pine View Middle, 5334 Parkway Blvd. – FCAT retakes are set for April 4-6. Extended days are planned April 4 and again on April 6.
  • Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Ln. – FCAT retakes are set for April 4-5.
  • Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd. – April is Poetry Month.

Editor's note: If you have a school announcement, a story about a student accomplishment, pictures or more to share, just e-mail editor Sherri Lonon at Sherri.Lonon@patch.com. You can also add events and announcements to the Patch Calendar.

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