2020-2021 Year of Support
As the "unusual" 2020-21 year comes to an end, we want to recognize
those who generously supported the magnet program this year:
those who generously supported the magnet program this year:
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Thank You Families
$10,000 Faye Boyles Future Teachers Scholarships Florida Panther - $500 or more Alternative Education Foundation Culpepper Family Roseate Spoonbill - $250 Trifunovic Family |
Grants with Projects
McCarthy Dressman $30,000 Over Three Years TDIF Special Projects $10,000 ($6,000, $1,000, $3,000) State Farm $2,500 NOAA $2,500 Plantation Junior Women's Club $500 |
Welcome...
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Seniors Celebrate Together!
Magnet seniors finally had their day in he sun with each other, face-to-face. Because of Covid protocols, the ceremony moved outdoors thanks to special help from the parents in FERM, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet.
The City of Plantation Parks and Recreation department worked to make the event special and provided a stage complete with audio system at nearby Seminole Park. Teachers recognized their students as they presented the gold cords with the magnet emblem symbolizing successful completion of the four-year magnet curriculum.
Parents and friends brought their lawn chairs and watched nearby or from their car. FERM made sure all students received their own photograph from Munoz Photography to remember the event forever.
The City of Plantation Parks and Recreation department worked to make the event special and provided a stage complete with audio system at nearby Seminole Park. Teachers recognized their students as they presented the gold cords with the magnet emblem symbolizing successful completion of the four-year magnet curriculum.
Parents and friends brought their lawn chairs and watched nearby or from their car. FERM made sure all students received their own photograph from Munoz Photography to remember the event forever.
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Magnet Memories...
Birch State Park Canoeing
Magnet upperclassmen joined YEA! at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for canoeing, collecting water samples, cleaning the beach, hiking on a nature trail as they identified and characterized the flora and fauna at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Magnet upperclassmen joined YEA! at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for canoeing, collecting water samples, cleaning the beach, hiking on a nature trail as they identified and characterized the flora and fauna at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
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Billie Swamp Safari/Museum
Juniors in the Cambridge Global Perspectives class spent an entire day on the Seminole Reservation to learn the Native Americans' history and culture.
Students were split into two groups to participate in activities, switching places after lunch so everyone saw everything. One group studied the wildlife on the preserve riding in swamp buggies. Then they participated in the animal show before watching the venomous snake presentation.
The other group first toured the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, saw a video about Seminole history and then took a nature walk showing plants the Seminole continue to use in their daily lives. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Juniors in the Cambridge Global Perspectives class spent an entire day on the Seminole Reservation to learn the Native Americans' history and culture.
Students were split into two groups to participate in activities, switching places after lunch so everyone saw everything. One group studied the wildlife on the preserve riding in swamp buggies. Then they participated in the animal show before watching the venomous snake presentation.
The other group first toured the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, saw a video about Seminole history and then took a nature walk showing plants the Seminole continue to use in their daily lives. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Going Slogging: Gators Absent
All 9th grade magnet students in their first research class, Experimental Science 1, spent the day at Holiday Park experiencing the Everglades Up Close and Personal.
After a brief explanation of how everyone is "affected because they are connected," students spent the day in different activities: riding in an airboat, testing water quality at different locations, dip netting for invertebrates and "slogging" through the slough. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
All 9th grade magnet students in their first research class, Experimental Science 1, spent the day at Holiday Park experiencing the Everglades Up Close and Personal.
After a brief explanation of how everyone is "affected because they are connected," students spent the day in different activities: riding in an airboat, testing water quality at different locations, dip netting for invertebrates and "slogging" through the slough. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
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Returning for Service Work
Finally, utilizing proper, protocol, students were allowed to work together in the gardens that were dormant during the year.
Some worked together to prep the gardening beds for the fall. After weeding invasive plants, the beds were repaired, measured and covered with black tarps that will sterilize the soil during the hot summer. In the fall, the beds will be ready for new classes of students to plant once more soil is added.
Some beds just needed to be weeded to preserve the plants. Grants that provided online learning opportunities gave students the elements to make their home gardens Certified Florida Wildlife Habitats.
Some worked together to prep the gardening beds for the fall. After weeding invasive plants, the beds were repaired, measured and covered with black tarps that will sterilize the soil during the hot summer. In the fall, the beds will be ready for new classes of students to plant once more soil is added.
Some beds just needed to be weeded to preserve the plants. Grants that provided online learning opportunities gave students the elements to make their home gardens Certified Florida Wildlife Habitats.
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Registration Materials
In case you missed the Virtual Registration for incoming students 2021-2022, parents/students can download the forms. It has hyperlinks in the pdf the parents can use to complete the registration process.
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Magnet Commitment Form
Students and parents need to have the Magnet Commitment Form on file EACH YEAR. It is kept in the magnet office. For questions, contact Coordinator Joann.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Students and parents need to have the Magnet Commitment Form on file EACH YEAR. It is kept in the magnet office. For questions, contact Coordinator Joann.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
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Environmental Artists Earn
Air-Quality Recognition
Students have combined their science knowledge with their art skills in the Broward County Environmental calendar. Often teachers share the opportunity for their students to participate as Dr. Jody Berman did in the AICE Environmental Management course. And the students were quite successful!
Winners who will see their poster on the 2022 calendar will be featured on a month include Julie Jean, Erianna Domitrovits and Michelle Torres. Receiving Honorable Mention recognition are Cassidy Stumer, Kyle Hanson and Cara Kulhanjian. The contest is sponsored by the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management.
Winners who will see their poster on the 2022 calendar will be featured on a month include Julie Jean, Erianna Domitrovits and Michelle Torres. Receiving Honorable Mention recognition are Cassidy Stumer, Kyle Hanson and Cara Kulhanjian. The contest is sponsored by the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management.
Dr. Berman Wins Honors:
Family & Encouraging Students
Dr. Jody Berman earned a Broward County Emerald Award for designing and maintaining a Florida Friendly landscape at her home with husband, Kelly Gestring. The couple received their unique award at their home from Rose Bechard-Butman, Broward County.
Learning online in research combines practice with the video lessons.
Learning to Fish Ethically
in Experimental Science I
Before Covid precautions, freshmen used their skills at Heritage Park.
Freshmen learn how to fish legally using the Ethical Angling course in Matt Zealy's class.
Before they practiced loading a hook and using a fishing rod and reel, they read about habitats, fish biology, responsible fishing practices. Hopefully, they will use their skills at Heritage lake, if not this year then next year.
The course was taught by professionals from the Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!) with a grant from Fish Florida. More photos in COURSES.
Before they practiced loading a hook and using a fishing rod and reel, they read about habitats, fish biology, responsible fishing practices. Hopefully, they will use their skills at Heritage lake, if not this year then next year.
The course was taught by professionals from the Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!) with a grant from Fish Florida. More photos in COURSES.
Students practice (and keep) the fishing gear they used during class.
Gardenology 2.0:
Planting Edible Gardens
Students in the Honors Experimental Science got down and dirty learning about sustainable gardening on campus. Freshmen created above-ground garden beds and used appropriate soil for edible plants.
Throughout the year they maintained the gardens while adding companion plants. Students enjoyed the mature plants as they ate the "fruits of their labor."
Planting Edible Gardens
Students in the Honors Experimental Science got down and dirty learning about sustainable gardening on campus. Freshmen created above-ground garden beds and used appropriate soil for edible plants.
Throughout the year they maintained the gardens while adding companion plants. Students enjoyed the mature plants as they ate the "fruits of their labor."
Parents Raise Funds
Supporting Curriculumum
During the year, the magnet parent group, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet (FERM) host activities to raise funds to help the program.
If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation spot. It cost you nothing but makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies.
Link: https://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.
For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above.
If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation spot. It cost you nothing but makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies.
Link: https://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases.
For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above.
Unique Partnerships are available
Donations are used to purchase special materials and supplies for classrooms as well as funding student scholarships. If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator at JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online (see the link below):
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation. Partners and Links are found in the navigation buttons.
We gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Simply click on the button below to process your donation.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online (see the link below):
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation. Partners and Links are found in the navigation buttons.
We gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Simply click on the button below to process your donation.