I interviewed four beautiful, local Nonahood families. Each family has a child either entering the first year of elementary school, Kindergarten, or entering their last year of school, twelfth grade, also known as their “senior year.” The four families were asked the same five questions. Although the families are different, you will find the same love and worries woven … [Read more...]
New Area Nonahood Schools Construction Update
There are two new relief schools under construction in the Nonahood. In mid-July we captured aerial photos of each job site using drone technology. Below are those images along with some of the characteristics for each school. For more information, please visit the Orange County Public Schools' Facilities Services webpage or continue to check Nonahood News for updates. Site … [Read more...]
Orange County Public Schools Meet the Teacher
This year's meet the teacher events will all take place on Thursday, August 11. The times are listed below. Lake Nona HS All Grades - 12-2:00 PM Freshman Orientation from 6-7:30PM Lake Nona MS 6th Grade - 6-7:30 PM 7th/8th Grades - 3-5:00 PM Eagle Creek ES K-2nd Gradse - 12-1:00 PM and 5:15-6:00 PM 3-5th Grades - 1:30-2:30 PM and … [Read more...]
In-Home Program Helps Med Students ‘Bridge the Gap’ With Geriatric Patients
Caring for the medical needs of older adults, age 65 and older, requires skills that can’t be fully taught in the classroom. According to Dr. Mariana Dangiolo, Assistant Professor at the UCF College of Medicine and a geriatric and family medicine provider at UCF Health, there are certain things that can best be observed in the patient’s home. This is the basis for her “Bridging … [Read more...]
Lake Nona High School Students, It Is Time to Just ‘Google It’
By now most Lake Nona High School students are enjoying their summer. Students can be found at local pools and beaches as well as working part-time jobs. The students have sun and fun on their minds and not the first day of school (August 15th, by the way.) Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, Lake Nona High School (LNHS) will be a part of the latest digital curriculum … [Read more...]