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State Grad Letter
The Transition Of Education
The day you were born God gave you a Gift. In Pre-K you learned your ABC’s and 123’s, which was a daunting task at that age. Onto Elemen- tary School you went, which was a new learning environment for you. You’ve learned how to read, complete equations, compose your thoughts, and tasted success.
Graduating from Ele- mentary School and then going onto Middle School, was an exciting adven- ture. Middle School added the need to com- prehend and follow rules and policies. Transform- ing and evolving as a stu- dent ready to give the next stage your best. You moved from the academic level to a level with new friends hungry and ready for the next test.
High School brought independent thinking and more academic and inter- personal skills. Now the big day is here, gradua- tion day. Not only were you tested academically with the Scholastic Apti- tude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT), but also on how well you can put together all the educational skills
you learned to design your future.
It’s time to translate everything you learned from the monkey bars at recess to the geometry tests. It’s time to transi- tion yet again.
To the Class of 2018, in Polk County, the State of Florida and all over the country, I am so proud of all of you and excited about what you have yet to explore. You have taken the gift you have within you and accom- plished great things.
Even though you may have experienced highs, lows, obstacles, and changes you have com- pleted the primary task. You successfully com- pleted the course work and the assessment test to graduate. I have come to understand that success requires ongoing educa- tion. Be open to a contin- ued learning process. Gaining an education is an ongoing task filled with transitions which will add to your success.
Keep going and keep using your gift. Congratu-
lations!
DR. SHANDALE
TERRELL Lakeland, Florida
Florida Lottery Celebrates Latest Milestone Of $33 Billion In Contributions To Education Over 30 Years
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Lottery announced it has reached the $33 bil- lion mark in total contribu- tions to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund over the past 30 years.
Since the Lottery’s incep- tion, Florida’s public schools have received more than $11.6 billion, colleges and universities have received a combined total of more than $8.4 billion, and more than $5 billion has been used to fund the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, send- ing over 775,000 students to college since 1997.
Governor Rick Scott
said, “Today’s news that the Lottery has reached $33 bil- lion in total contributions to education means that more Florida students will have the opportunity to get a great education in our state.
The success of the Florida Lottery has a direct connec- tion to the continued suc- cess of Florida’s scholarship programs and world-class education system.
“Just this month, U. S. News & World Report again ranked Florida as the best state in the nation for higher education and this latest milestone achievement will help us continue the impor- tant work of making sure that every student has ac- cess to a great education in Florida.”
“As the Lottery cele- brates its 30 years in opera-
tion, we are especially proud of this milestone moment in education funding,” said Secretary Jim Poppell. “We are thankful to Gover- nor Scott for his leader- ship, our loyal players, hardworking retailers and dedicated employees who allow us to help Florida stu- dents achieve their dreams of a brighter future.”
The Lottery has estab- lished itself as a committed and dependable funding source for public education; contributing more than $1 billion annually for the past sixteen consecutive years, while remaining one of the most efficiently operated lotteries in the country. The benefits continue to be felt in communities across the state.
For more information, please visit www.flalottery. com.
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