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Kindergartener Makes Honor Roll
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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
When the new school year begins in a few weeks, students will be excited about starting school. And, they look forward to rejoining their peers after summer vacation.
Mya Scott will be especially happy return- ing to Burns Middle School. At the end of last school term, Mya was a 6th grade student. But next month, she will join the 8th grade class at the school.
She was allowed to enroll in the Hillsbor- ough County Public School District’s STEP (an acronym for Student Trajectory Enhancement Program), Program.
It is designed to help students who failed a grade between kindergarten and 6th grade. The student must also pass 6th grade in order to qualify. Mya failed 4th grade.
However, her father, Marcus Scott said, “She took summer classes to see if she would qualify and she did. She felt bad because she was older than the other kids. Now, she is going to be with her peers and she is super ex- cited.”
Mya is the youngest of 5 children born to Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alicia Scott. She is a Tampa native and enjoys reading, drawing, and gymnastics. She also plays the violin and
MYA SCOTT
... To join 8th grade class in the fall
keyboards.
“We are just so proud of her. She could
have easily given up. But, she is self-motivated and we believe that she can be an encourage- ment to other students,” her father said.
HERBERT CRUM, V
Herbert Crum, V, was among the students who made the Honor Roll and was recognized for the Citizenship Award at Robles Elementary School. Herbert is enrolled in the kinder- garten program at the school.
Herbert is the son of Ms. Tonya Walker and the grand- son of Ms. Derlyn Roberts and Charles Walker.
He enjoys playing football, reading and is a member of 3 MGM Christian Church.
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Back To School Event Honors Businessman
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Saturday, August 4th, the Jackson Edu- cation Foundation will host its 5th Annual Back To School event. It will take place at Jackson’s Market, 3402 E. Osborne Avenue (corner of N. 34th Street and E. Osborne), Tampa, 33610. It will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The event is being held in honor of the late Mr. Jimmie Jackson, Sr. The Jackson Ed- ucation Foundation, Inc., was created in honor of Mr. Jackson. The first Extravaganza took place in 2014, the same year he died.
Ms. Donishia Jackson, Founder and President of the Jackson Educational Founda- tion, Inc. said, “I created the Foundation in honor of my grandfather the late Mr. Jimmie Jackson, Sr. Mr. Jackson, who passed away in 2014, was a prominent figure who be- came an enormous part of the East/Central Tampa community. He believed in people of all ages obtaining an education.
“The idea of the Foundation is to help un- derprivileged individuals and families to be successful. I love doing community service and helping those in need; especially to enhance their potential, well-being, and quality of life. Being an advocate for Education, I continued my grandfather's legacy, his commitment to give back to the community, and his admira- tion toward education.”
In his honor, volunteers, supporters and the Jackson Educational Foundation, Inc. will distribute backpacks, school supplies, lunch, snacks, also provide games, and prizes to un- derprivileged families. We are striving to pro- vide backpacks and supplies to students living in the Tampa community.
DEACON JIMMIE JACKSON
MRS. DONNA JACKSON
MRS. ANNETTE JACKSON
MS. DONISHIA JACKSON
Each year, the Foundation sponsors a free back to school Extravaganza. During the last four years, the Foundation has distributed more than 1,500 backpacks and provided 0ver 3,000 lunches for the community. Its future goal is to present scholarships to deserving students.
The goal of the Foundation is to provide tools, scholarships, and support services for low income to moderate income families and individuals to achieve their goals towards ed- ucational success.
Anyone wishing to find out more about the event or make a donation can contact Ms. Jackson at (813) 413-1699; or visit the web- site at www.jacksoneftampa.org.
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