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What's Up In Area Schools?

A look at what's happening on local campuses April 11-15.

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 11-15:

  • Academy at the Lakes, 2220 Collier Pky. – The Scholastic Book Fair takes place all week. On April 12, the fifth and sixth grade science fair is set and the middle division’s baseball team plays along with varsity baseball. The Choral Cabaret takes place April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Varsity track, middle division baseball and varsity baseball all have events April 14. JSA spring state and lower division parent conferences are set for April 15.
  • Land O’ Lakes Christian School, 5105 School Rd. – The AACS National Fine Arts Competition is set for April 12.
  • Connerton Elementary, 9300 Flourish Dr. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21.
  • Denham Oaks Elementary, 1422 Oak Grove Blvd. – FCAT testing takes place between April 11-21. April 12 is PTA Family Fun Night at Dicky’s BBQ.
  • Lake Myrtle Elementary School, 22844 Weeks Blvd. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21.
  • Oakstead Elementary, 19925 Lake Patience Rd. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21. Green Spirit day is April 15.
  • Pine View Elementary, 5333 Parkway Blvd. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21.
  • Charles S. Rushe Middle, 18654 Mentmore Blvd. – FCAT testing is set for April 11-21. Track practice is set for April 11-13 and April 15 at 3 p.m. The team has a meet April 14. The Painters Permanent Art Collection Team meets April 11 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Pine View Middle, 5334 Parkway Blvd. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21.
  • Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Ln. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21.
  • Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd. – FCAT testing takes place April 11-21.

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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