FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Heather Fagan (407) 246-3423
Cassandra Lafser (407) 246-2182
Parramore Kidz Zone Students Compete for the
Smartest Kid in the Zone Title
WHAT:
On June 28, 2012, students from Parramore will go head-to-head answering
questions about math, reading, pop culture and more to compete for the
title of the “Smartest Kid in the Zone.” Landra Robeson, Legislative
Aide to District 39 State Representative Geraldine Thompson, will serve
as the moderator at the tournament that allows Parramore Kidz Zone
students to show off their academic skills in this communitywide “brain
bowl” style competition. The first place winner in each of the three age
groups will win an iPad.
In addition, the Enterprise Foundation will present the Parramore Kidz
Zone with a $1,500 check to assist with activities and programs that
reward students with incentives for making good grades.
WHY:
The Parramore Kidz Zone aims to reduce juvenile crime, teen pregnancy,
and high school drop-out rates in Orlando’s highest poverty, highest
crime neighborhood. PKZ is achieving this by investing in things that
make a difference in children's lives - such as quality early childhood
education, after school programs, programs that build family economic
success, youth development programs for teenagers, access to health
care, mentoring, and more.
WHEN:
Thursday, June 28, 2012
4:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center
101 North Parramore Avenue, Orlando, 32801
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