First Lady DeSantis invited students to participate in academic and creative contests based on this year’s theme. This year’s theme encourages students to take a deeper look into the local leaders, innovators and community members who have contributed to Florida’s successful history and bright future.”. 104 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<58AC98CADC20564EB3FC97A8FD022A78><324AEF8587DBCB45A04B3CA824189589>]/Index[86 36]/Info 85 0 R/Length 89/Prev 89255/Root 87 0 R/Size 122/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream In celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we welcome the opportunity to celebrate the great accomplishments of our Hispanic neighbors and Americans of Hispanic descent for their noteworthy contributions to the Sunshine State.”.
Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme.
Emile is a first-grader who drew a picture she titled “Celebrating Hispanic Community Healthcare Workers.”. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. h�bbd``b`:$��X��,���� �� V4��bŀX] V �R¨$���D�*�p5z���Y�T"�3N�` �k7 Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month, visit www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com. I commend the student participants for taking this opportunity to learn more about Hispanic American public servants, past and present, and to celebrate the hard-working educators who share those contributions and inspire Florida’s students.”, “Hispanic culture is deeply woven in our state’s history, and as Florida’s Chief Cultural Officer I am thrilled to celebrate the significant and lasting contributions of the Hispanic community on the Sunshine State,” said Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee.“ Congratulations to the winners of the student art and essay contests whose work captured this year’s theme so well and to the teachers who were honored with the Excellence in Education Award.”, “Volunteer Florida was proud to join Governor DeSantis and First Lady DeSantis to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Volunteer Florida CEO Clay Ingram. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school teacher (grades K-5), one middle school teacher (grades 6-8) and one high school teacher (grades 9-12).
Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. “By recognizing the winning students and teachers, we celebrate the Hispanic leaders who have contributed to Florida’s rich history with their vibrant culture and unique talents and skills.”. Two winners will be selected. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Media@eog.myflorida.com, First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250 This year’s theme encourages students to take a deeper look into the local leaders, innovators and community members who have contributed to Florida’s successful history and bright future.”. Governor's Press Office Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Tallahassee, Fla. – Last night, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Hispanic Heritage Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients.
– Last night, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Hispanic Heritage Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. For more information about the contests please visit www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com. Isabel demonstrates her dedication to teaching by arriving on campus before the sun, working late working with parents, raising her grandson and working a second job on weekends. This year’s theme will be “Celebrating Public Service” to recognize and pay tribute to Hispanic leaders who play prominent roles in public service throughout Florida. “For generations, Hispanic Americans have influenced and shaped our state with their vibrant culture, rich history and remarkable innovations,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. The School District of Osceola County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year in Florida from September 15 through October 15. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Released by Govenor Ron DeSantis’ Office …. Copyright © 2002-2020 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.